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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary text refers to furnishing a library using Globse-Wernicke Elastic decorative furniture. Mentions a machine or method and possible commentary on capability. Details are unclear and names are garbled.
The article outlines Taft’s proposed reforms including interstate commerce and labor departments under unified control, tighter supervision of large corporations, and a new federal agency structure with a stronger role for the courts and commissions. It notes priority on monetary reform and river and harbor improvements, with rivers likely to benefit from a nine foot channel project and bond-backed funding.
Ohio congressmen largely back Speaker Cannon and the Reed rules amid questions of a possible Burton bid. Only insurgent Cole is noted, while Townsend of Michigan signals support for Cannon and continued rules. Congressional row shapes up as March special session approaches.
A Massa Massachusetts woman recalls a severe nervous breakdown from overwork and poor digestion. She details trying various foods and remedies before discovering a favored regimen and credits steady nourishment and time for recovery.
The December 7 estimates show Ohio allocations for public buildings river projects and soldiers home costs. Notable items include Cleveland harbor Ohio river locks and dams 2 8 13 16 19 37 the Dayton Soldiers Home expenses and subsistence totaling around 688 700 and projects at Put in Bay fish hatchery and Ohio river snag boats and other public works across Alliance Ashtabula Newark Vermilion Marietta Ironton Columbus Toledo and Cleveland.
The house ways and means committee will actively begin drafting a new tariff bill on Wednesday. A subcommittee will be designated to draft the bill and an upcoming executive meeting will name witnesses for hearings. President Van Cleave of the National Association of Manufacturers may be among the first called. George W. Pound urged retaining a 45 percent ad valorem duty on piano players phonographs and similar instruments.
The secretary of the treasury sent to Congress the book of estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1910. It shows by department the 1910 estimates and 1909 appropriations, including deficiency, miscellaneous and permanent annual funds.
Representative Overstreet of Indiana drops the first bill of this session, proposing a 10 percent rise in enlisted army strength. The measure, numbered 22 273, is referred to the military affairs committee as Congress opens.
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Jut of Iowa targets counterfeit brand imitations in manufactured goods. It makes it a misdemeanor to manufacture for sale representations that imitate protected brands and mislead consumers, seeking to curb fraud in consumer products.
President-elect Taft discusses race and sectional ties, arguing the federal role is limited to equality before the law. He praises South growth since 1890, urges education and immigration to boost labor, and envisions closer North South bonds under a unified policy.
Louisville and Nashville announces immediate action on its proposed bridge over Humboldt avenue area with two fifty foot spans and explicit clearance and support placements. The railroad seeks condemnation rights after council adopts plans and ordinance and notes little route change besides bridge heights.
Text notes that many items used domestically could be governed under the interstate commerce act, affecting transport and sale. The discussion centers on broad application to consumer goods and the regulatory reach over distribution channels.
Washington December 7 news reports a difficult path for the postal savings bank bill. Senator Aldrich, head of the monetary commission, is prepared to back a positive stance after passage, while many senators face opposition pressure from small bankers across the country.
Democrats in the House plan to demand an investigation into the Panama canal property purchase. Representative Rainey of Illinois introduced a resolution to appoint a five member committee to determine how much of the $46,060,000 recorded as paid to the French company was actually paid to that company.
In MeWark Ohio Mrs J D Miller wife of a Baltimore and Ohio baggage master was struck and killed by a Panhandle train while crossing tracks to vote in the local option election. Her husband had just left on his run to Cincinnati and the accident occurred in Licking County.
From 8 30 to 12 the morning hours are the best for shopping. The service is quickest and orders can be packed during the day saving much night work.
W N Hobart H Cellarius of Cincinnati and Edward from Peoria visit Washington to meet Secretary James Wilson about branding imitation whisky. They contest the law as unjust and seek a modification, while Attorney General Bonaparte defines real compound for whisky and outlines labeling requirements.
Washington December 7 The Southern commercial congress began its first meeting anticipating vast economic and commercial progress for the region. Cabinet members General Luke E Wright and Oscar S Straus attended the opening session, signaling high-level support.
Potsdam reports the German emperor, living in seclusion since November 17, resumed official audiences today. He suffers a cold and is described as greatly low in spirits, withdrawn from talk, and deeply affected by his loss of prestige abroad and at home.
The government dike at Tennessee street failed and Arkansas river waters cut toward Harding's bayou. Residents moved houses to safety and demolished others as the Arkansas Packet Company warehouse and five dwellings were swept away.
New York December 7 The Fidelity Funding company once financed church building projects faces a tangled collapse with liabilities at least 4.5 million and virtually no assets. Receiver Thomas F Gilroy Jr plans to sue banks for up to 500000 in alleged excessive fees while former Secretary Leslie M Shaw appears as a stockholder and loan recipient.
A distressed speaker recalls a six week old boy whose facial condition worsened despite ointments and care. The account mentions a futile visit to doctors, fatigue, and a mother overwhelmed by the illness, with lines suggesting pain and desperation.
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