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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
4
Partial OCR lists postal and telegraph office addresses across multiple bureaus in Cincinnati and nearby cities. The text includes street names such as Scott street York street Munsey building Traf building and references to reading rooms and canal phone numbers.
In a response to a prior claim that billboard operators paid only one dollar in taxes, the Cincinnati Gunning System and Cincinnati Billposting Company provide tax records. The documents show billboard and related property taxed, totaling 56.84 for one system and 80.48 for another, with payments due in December and July of successive years.
A garbled fragment cites two suffragists jailed at Holloway after conviction. It argues the ladies violated the law or discipline and faced detainment under policing rules. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
Fragmented text argues for strict law enforcement in the United States, contrasting with England's class privileges. It critiques suffragettes as potentially harming their cause by seeking public appeal against penalties, urging adherence to legal standards.
The piece notes that the Santa Claus Club has reduced empty stockings through citizen generosity but urges further donations to the club headquarters in the Business Men's Club to help home children. It claims some advocates resist Dingley schedule revisions, urging patience and reason.
Mr Gastro weighs his exit with cool resolve as observers note his bank balance lags behind his rising political pressures. The social and financial signals signal a pivotal moment for his campaign and public standing.
A fragmented slice notes memoirs by Senator Platt being issued publicly through a magazine piece and mentions Pittsburg banning Salome. It mocks various figures and hints at public amusement and tax issues, closing with a quip about a Christmas snow.
Early morning blaze at 649 West Seventh Street in J. W. Randolph's home woke occupants and drew Engine Company MWe, 14. Flaming rags in a cupboard on the first floor fed the fire, police suspect an incendiary match. Loss estimated at $50. A still alarm was turned in.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Bryan in Un iontown arguing for reforms and national government changes. The text references a dinner arranged by regional leaders and mentions a war era political stance without clear details.
Partly cloudy skies expected in Ohio on Tuesday with general safety noted. Rain or snow possible on Tuesday and Wednesday across parts of Ohio and West Virginia, with wet conditions likely in some areas.
Ships arriving and sailing lists include the Mihedp ella from London, Amerika from Hamburg, Saint Paul from Genoa to Hamburg, and Genoa rosters. Antwerp, London, Naples, and Cherbourg entries note routes to New York and Genoa. A crane of late routine moves mix with a domestic incident as a pistol threat and a tariff debate are noted amid the port activity.
A fragmented list of arrivals and names includes Cincinnati figures Hees Linton-C and Austen with New Dayton entries, Chicago references, and mentions of Gibson B. Hart Wworteia Cola New York Boston and other scattered names. The OCR text preserves many proper nouns but lacks clear context or complete sentences.
A fragment notes pricing where customers can spend as little as one dollar and go up to forty dollars. The text mentions inclusive offers and a broad range appealing to those planning purchases.
Parkian manufacturers FRENCH HAND-EMBROIDERED GOWNS priced $1.39 to $2.08 and CORSET COVERS offered by Alms & Doepke in the bargain display. The text advertises dainty articles of underwear for all incomes and highlights imported goods.
In Bizontal the battleship Maine Norfolk undergoes stalag orders amid wartime urgency. Vehesucian wafers indicate supply and readiness constraints affecting movement and operations.
Market notes show Ez Stocks easing as speculative liquidation weighs. Money rates closed firm with corn and oats finishing strong despite the wobble.
Veona Perfected plans to remit a bond in a hero lore court case as Corrigan leads the trial. Branoe is noted in the proceedings with unclear roles.
The page lists multiple venues with show names such as The Old Homestead The Cherry Blossoms and Wall Street Denative, plus times ranging from 2 15 to 8 15. Names include Lyric-Davie Warfield Moore and Howard, with references to venues like Grand and Olympic theatres.
The Cincinnati chapter of the American Institute of Architects will hold a meeting at the Burnet House tonight. Delegates to the national convention will be read, with about seventy five members in attendance.
Obituary notices report the death of Wilbur F Stevenson in Pennsylvania with details of his career and family. Major Jamps O Farhals, a Confederate veteran, is also noted with his age and service.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a three month old Nettie and a 96 in West ts APRA 19 2131 Vine with a penality. Another line refers to Robert and a Shi in ylberry with five in.
Historic docket fragment shows cases including quiet title actions and attachment matters in Common Pleas and references to insolvency proceedings. Names such as Horvitz McLaren Deere Deck and Smedes appear amid a scattered record of petitions, appeals, and court actions.
Reports from multiple rivers show varying levels across the region with Freeport at 7 feet and rising in places and Louisville and Wheeling displaying different stages of fall or rise. The dispatch notes arrivals and departures like City of Saltillo and Liberty while describing cloudy cool conditions and a generally tentative shipping season along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
The writer praises a new park facing Reading road south of Florence Avenue as a future playground for boys. He notes frequent baseball games, crowds of about 200, and hopes for rapid development. The piece also cites a magazine on playgrounds and quotes views on public space for health and recreation.
Local chatter places Senator Gayman, publisher of The Canal Winchester Times, as Harmon’s likely secretary to the governor. Backing from Democratic figures cited, with Gayman seen in Columbus and in the city yesterday. Confirmation awaited as Harmon’s appointment remains unconfirmed by press time.
David Goodman tells police court his wife was assaulted by Mrs. John McGullis of 1548 Providence Street. He produced hair alleged to come from his wife as evidence. The Goodmans claim the McGullises live in the same house and allege further injuries and assault amid a tense domestic dispute.
John W. Picapie, longtime Cincinnati railway office staff member, has been transferred to the newly nested Twelfth division spanning the Louisiana area. Reena legvea will take leave this week to return home as Benana was named the new division head.
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