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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

3

Subscription rates and offices listed in Chicago paper

The piece outlines mail subscription rates with terms in advance and notes multiple foreign post options. It then lists office addresses including Hills Gilbert Avenue in Cincinnati and bureaus in Newport Washington and Tra nSquare with reading room access for Americans.

NDPWS Hills Gilbert Avenue Ente Newsboys Igton Scott Street Newport York Street Washington Munsey Building Trafalgar Oe Tranquare

The Nickel Theater Menace Regulation and Public Safety

A New York fire chief warns that nickel theaters sprout like mushrooms and pose severe fire and crowd-control hazards. Inadequate exits, inflammable film, poor ventilation, and overcrowding threaten public safety and morals, with frequent blocked exits, locked doors, and dim lighting cited.

Redlixe New York Cabo Tess

Army chief Bell warns of weaker mobilization in hostilities

General Franklin Bell, chief of staff, reports that the army’s mobilization falls short of the rally shown in the Year Book. He asserts preparedness would be insufficient if regular troops needed reinforcement in case of war.

Franklin Bell United States Army Bell

Army efficiency and cost raise urge for ready reserves

The author argues for skeleton regiments that could form a war footing around 160,000 men, stressing that a ready and efficient army is essential. He notes ordinary taxpayers should not bear unnecessary burdens and asks if the United States can afford not to maintain an adequate regular army.

United States

So Did Tom Johnson. Tariff debate echoes through 1910 elections

The piece compares Bourke Cochran and Tom Johnson, noting shifting politics and a push for protective tariffs. It warns of filibusters in the Sixty-first Congress, as Chicago platform and Republican efforts shape 1910 elections and tariff revision.

Tom Johnson Bourke Cochran New York United States Yorkie Cleveland Custom House Cochran Congress Senate E House Chicago House Ways and Means Cockran Tammany Hall

Christmas contrast: happiness and misery amid Yuletide

A reflection on how Christmas joy and charity cast shadows of destitution and despair. The piece notes unemployment amid wealth and suicides in several cities, urging resilience and the hope that merit can bend fate.

London Watcote

Dr Tannér and dairy teeth care note

Dr Tannér, once famous for a forty day fast, is mentioned alongside a dairyman's duty. The text discusses brushing cows' teeth each morning as a preventive measure, referencing the Bae fusca surrounding and Bironae to keep the cow.

Tannér Ub Ca

Local cryptic note on newspaper page fragment

A fragmented OCR snippet shows partial readable words and letters with unclear context. The text lacks complete sentences, names, places, or dates leaving the main event and entities unidentified. It resembles a stray line from a page header or metadata rather than a full story.

Fragmented Virginia politics note on pledges and projects

A garbled report notes pleas for percentages and rates amid unclear promises. It hints at peanut politics and civic figures discussing support and practical measures, with several distorted phrases and names unreadable.

Uncertain Timing of Conspirators and Castro Amid European Crisis

The fragment questions whether conspirators in Vienna timed their action to Castro’s absence or if the discredited ruler chose a moment knowing a European eruption of popular discontent was imminent.

Vi Éna Castro

Philadelphia boy returns with bride after years of coal quest

A Philadelphia youth who began years ago to obtain a scuttle of coal came back recently with a wife, illustrating that some boys cannot complete a task or settle down despite the time allotted.

Philadelphia

President's trip spurs warnings for African wildlife

In response to the president's recent pronouncement, officials urge preparedness for potential impact on wildlife including white rhinoceri and elephants in Africa. The remarks prompt a precautionary stance by conservation groups and regional authorities.

Notes on Christmas Cheer and Market Nibs in The Commercial Tribune

Readers share Christmas card sentiments and a Pearl Street market tip about butternuts recalling boyhood days. A new gift book by Colonel Ed Wilson of Columbus pleases, while clerks face busy exchange days and holiday orders. Ventilation concerns in downtown stores are noted but deemed temporary.

Pearl Street the Commercial Tribune Sixth Street Commission

Venezuelan Leader Accused of Vast Asset Seizures

A government proclamation accuses a Venezuelan figure of amassing wealth by draining the public treasury. It lists monopolies in tobacco liquor and salt, docks in Carupano and Cumana, cattle ranches across Maracay and Apure, plantations, and stakes in banks and docks. The document claims millions overseas and forced sales, with houses provided to victims and luxury for the elite. Castro is referenced as once owning a small ranch worth $8,000.

Hiss Munis Council Prinaips Claro la Victoria Valencia Macuto Les Tenques Maracay Bank of Venezuela Cumana Macuano Alejandro Ducharme Caracas Bermudes Arismendi Benitez Manzanares Venezuela Guanaco Barbeg and Carner Maracaibo Deita Guayanda Castro

Substitution for Copper Emerges From Geologic Survey

A United States Geological Survey bulletin notes 1907 copper output fell sharply from 1906. It suggests aluminum as a potential copper substitute for power lines due to its lighter weight and good conductivity, while noting challenges for trolley wires dynamos motors and underground cables.

United States Geological Survey United States London Times

Mme Sembrich recalls Broadway dinners and a deflated diva

The New York press recalls Mme Sembrich discussing retirement and stage anecdotes from dinners in New York. She jokes about a tragedian in America, and a mistaken audience moment when a performer was hit by a turnip during a falsetto aria, eliciting stories of backstage life.

Mme. Sembrich New York America Kayé Texas Callino Puccoini Tadieg

Ballad of After Christmas and Other Fragments

A fragmentary verse piece from the Philadelphia Public Ledger lists a series of playful and nonsensical ballads and tales about postholiday items. The garbled lines reference pies, a well swept platter, unused ties, and an old slipper, forming a whimsical diary-like miscellany.

Philadelphia Public Ledger Tareas Cesh

EE ey ride Ne ee Seca Pa eee to

The readable fragments describe an unclear sequence involving EE ey ride and Seca Pa. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed. Context and specifics are insufficient for a factual headline or summary.

Weather Dispatch From 1908 With Temperature Readings

A May 1908 weather bulletin lists hourly temperatures and daily readings across multiple cities. It reports minimum and average temperatures, precipitation levels, and an accumulated excess since January 1 1908. Forecasts cover Ohio Indiana West Virginia Virginia Kentucky with varying chances of showers and fair conditions.

CIA Cave Reas Abliene Rangot P.c Atlanta Little Rock Baltimore Co Louisville Enna Wee Buffalo Montgomery Nashville New Orleans New York Kes North Platte Oklahoma Omaha Co Ee Seed Palestine Columbus Parkersburg Corpus Christi Philadelphia Davenport Pittsburg Denver P.c Ohio Indiana West Virginia Virginia Kentucky

Ocean Steamship Movements Report

Philadelphia arrivals include the Pretoria from Glasgow via Liverpool St John s and Halifax. Queenstown greeted the Celtic from New York for Liverpool and Lusitania sailed to New York. Liverpool welcomed the Winifredian from Boston. Halifax reported arrivals Tunisian from Liverpool and Haverford from Liverpool. Empress of Britain for Liverpool and Laurentian for Glasgow departed.

Philadelphia Pretoria Glasgow Liverpool St. Johns N. F Halifax Queenstown New York Boston Haverford

Arrivals at Cincinnati Hotels

A list of guests checking into Cincinnati hotels including Binton J. Clark New York John Adams Zanesville O H L Johnson Wheeling WV F L Carentan er Wheeling WV Havlin K Fellenstein Springfield IL Camille D Arville Detroit Clarence Hutchinson New Orleans W J Everett Memphis TN Grand Charles Nelson Chicago W A Wilson Greensboro NC Fiske St Louis William Martin Crawfords ville IN St Nicholas George I Paine wife Boston Amor Smith Osborn OH Miss Grace Connell Columbus George Franchant Osborn C Gibson R W Henderson Stearns KY Frank Weaver Dayton A L Gilster Chester IL J J McDonald Cleveland oo ét R 8 Reynolds Chicago J Co er New York W B H Logan Chicago C W Bender New York Palace George W Tyler wife Lima C B F Warner wife Chil Ueothe C J A Farley Columbus Carl C Berry Athens O Munro George B Carney Louisville KY F B Twidwell Kentucky J B Meek Indianapolis IN D P Cott Jackson O Dennison R S Jordan Edenton OH Fred Roberts New Vienna C J H Sanders Jamestown OH FP H Burke Chillicothe MO Emery Frank Kett New York C D Crawford Dixon IL J W Whitehead Owensboro KY T R Queen Evans Lackman F O'Donnell Chicago H Sexauer St Louis Fred Hyers New York W A Russell Huntington WV Honing L B Jones Attleboro CO A J Rogers New York L E Wood Flora IL R Sailor Portsmouth OH

Chicago J. Co”er New York W. BH. Logan C. W. Bender Palace George W. Tyler Lima B. F. Warner Chil Ueothe J.A. Farley Columbus Carl C. Berry Athens O. Munro George B. Carney Louisville F. B. Twidwell Kentucky J. B. Meek Indianapolis Ind D. P. Cott Jackson O. Dennison R.S. Jordan Edenton Fred. Roberts New Vienna J. H. Sanders Jamestown FP. H. Burke Chillicothe J. W. Whitehead Owensboro T. R. Queen Evans Lackman F. O'Donnell H. ¥. Sexauer St. Louis Fred Hyers W. A. Russell Huntington West Virginia Honing Attleboro, CO A. J. Rogers L. E. Wood Flora Yll R. Sailor Portsmouth

Unemployed men of Cincinnati form Welfare association

In Cincinnati a stormy meeting led to the organization of an unemployed workers group and the selection of officers for the Welfare association to address relief and aid.

Cincinnati The Eee Welfare Association Depos

Taft Representative Challenges Burton Vote Claim

In Columbus, Charles P. Taft's representative disputed Burton's assertion of fifty votes in the senatorial caucus.

Charles P. Taft Columbus Burton

Taft plans inaugural address and law administration push

The notice says President-elect Taft will urge expedition in the administration of law in the courts. White House announcements detail a plan for a North American conservation conference. Militia units guarded Stearns Kentucky mining interests but a plot to ambush them failed.

White House North America Stearns National Bank Taft

Foreign Tension and Political Moves Reported Abroad

Two American battleships were said to be within 100 miles of Venezuela amid regional tensions. President Gomey allowed political exiles to return and ordered prisons cleared. Twelve members of the house committee on foreign and interstate commerce planned to depart for the Panama canal zone. Conditions at the zone remained unsettled. Troops were reported to be ready for action on a forthcoming day in Washington.

Venezuela Gomey House Committee On Foreign and Interstate Commerce Panama Carnal Prea Washington Prder

Business. artes name used to force trade in

Ambiguous fragment notes fear of renewed hostilities affecting trade with Burlington. References to a potential conflict and economic pressure, but details are unclear. No clear people, dates, or organizations beyond Burlington mentioned.

Artes Heameen Io Outhern Burlington

Liverpool Ship Manager dies yesterday

Allan Steamship née manager of the Liverpool firm died yesterday. The obituary notes his long service and leadership of the company.

Hill Liverpool England Allan Steamship Née

River News and Water Levels Across Ports

River readings and port updates show varying levels as vessels like the Kanawha fleet move inland. Stages at Cincinnati reach 10 feet 6 inches while other ports report rising or falling water, with arrivals including the Friend from Cincinnati and a general pattern of warmer, unsettled conditions.

Sours Os Ce Moyaville Courier Cincinnati Indiana Louisville Pittsburg Beaver Dam Wheeling Madison Evansville Cairo

Pioneer Hamilton probate official dies on eve of birthday

Albert Paddack died at his Price Hill home at 11 p m just before his 88th birthday born in 1820 and a Woodward college alumnus He served as chief deputy of the Hamilton county probate court for fifteen years was later appointed to the probate bench and practiced law before retiring He was a Civil War era volunteer fireman and member of Magnolia lodge Odd Fellows and other groups Survived by son Edwin Folger Paddack Cause bronchitis wife predeceased him by two years

Albert Paddack Considine Avenue Price Hill Paddack Old Woodward College Hamilton Noyes Queen City Magnolia Lodge Odd Fellows Edwin Folger Paddack

Memphis Man Dolph Arrested in San Francisco on Embezzlement Charge

Captain Perry of Memphis arrived in Frisco to secure William A. Dolph, Neale Dolph Lumber partner, who is indicted for embezzlement. Dolph, staying with James B. Sloan in Berkeley, is held on $2,000 bail after a habeas corpus hearing. he recalls nothing since leaving Memphis on November 10.

San Francisco Perry Memphis Tenn William A. Dolph Neale-Dolph Lumber Company Dolph James B. Sloan Berkeley Pacific Coast Sloan Tennessee

Boy’s Cigarette Ignites Powder Fatal Fire

In Fairmont West Virginia on December 27 Oscar Hart 16 ignited mine powder with a cigarette stump causing a bottle of powder to explode injuring Hart and five companions at Belleview. Several others were burned and cut. doctors treated wounds and hospital care was arranged for the seriously hurt.

Fairmont W. Va Oscar Hart Belleview Hart John Laughlin Elmer Sidwell Jennings Smith Sian Hepa

Cincinnatian's Widow Aurelia Fisher Dies in New Haven

Special Dispatch reports Mrs. Aurelia Fisher widow of Samuel Fisher of Cincinnati died tonight at the home of her son in law Prof. Jacob C Schwab Yale University librarian in New Haven Conn. The notice records her passing and ties to Cincinnati and Yale University.

New. Haven Conn Aurelia Fisher Samuel. Fisher Cincinnati Jacob C. ‘Schwab Yale

Five Aviators Set to Race for Prize

Five noted aviators including Wright and Blériot prepare for a racing event. Details are scarce in the fragment but the race promises significant aviation talent and public interest.

Denver man plans wild game preserve and pheasantries

Kent Kendrick of Denver reveals a 1600 acre wild game reserve south of the city to raise pheasants for market and eventually other animals. The project, guided by Dr William Hornaday, will supply meat for sale with deer elk buffalo and bear among stocked species and aims to become a sight seeing resort near Skeleton farm. The government may consult with Kendrick on animal diseases and provide researchers with disease descriptions.

Denver, Col Kent Rick Denver Wiliam T. Hornaday New York Zoological Society Kendrick Kendrick Pheasantries and Wild Game Association New Enterprise North’ America Platte River Skeleton Farm Los Angeles United States Governt

Taft Spends Quiet Sabbath in Augusta

President elect Taft kept Sunday as a day of rest in his Augusta cottage and did not attend church. Tomorrow a delegation from Atlanta will seek a definite date for his visit to the city. Frank H. Hitchcock, future postmaster general, will arrive Tuesday for talks with Taft.

Augusta Taft Atlanta Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee

Patient chooses hospital care after stabbing incident

Edward Tilford, 37, of 728 Kenyon Avenue, who refused hospital care Saturday, asked to be sent to the surgical ward after reportedly being stabbed in the chest by Ollie Chapman of Scott Street. Tilford’s lung was punctured and a knife fragment remains in tissue. Chapman is held by the Sixth Police on a cut to kill charge.

Edward Tilford Kenyon Avenue Cincinnati Hospital Ollie Chapman Scott Street Chapman

Fire sweeps Oneonta hotel and eight buildings

A early morning blaze in Oneonta New York destroyed the Arlington hotel and seven other structures in the business district. The fire caused about 100000 dollars in losses and forced occupants to flee in night clothing.

Oneonta N. Y Arlington Hotel

Man Falls From Viaduct In Cincinnati News

Peter Jackson aged 28 of Cheviot fell from the Harrison Avenue viaduct at Harrison avenue and Bernard street last night. He escaped with a bump on the forehead and slight injuries. Patrol No. 5 took him to Cincinnati Hospital where he recovered and walked out.

Peter Jackson Cheviot Harrison Avenue Bernard Street Patrol No. 5 Cincinnati Hospital

Railroad Depot Entered at Delhi in Early Morning Break-in

Bandits broke into the B and O railroad station at Delhi early yesterday morning. They damaged freight and seized express goods including a barrel of COD and other items. Investigators say a few men had been seen loitering around the depot on Saturday night.

Delhi

Jaw Fracture Report From Street Fight

A street fight left one person with a fractured jaw, authorities report. Charles Steiner, age unknown, of Pendleton Street, Pendleton, is listed as the involved party. The incident occurred yesterday, details remain limited and under investigation by local police.

Charles Steiner Pendleton Street Tea Jaw

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