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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1908

Page

4

Veed Varsey Accs Reported By Carrier

A brief notice notes a carrier reported a veed varsey accs. The fragment mentions 00 and teense coum in unclear context. Further details are unreadable in the OCR.

Commercial Tribune News Offices and Circulation Details

The notice lists subscription and payment terms with advance options and mailing methods. It names the Commercial Tribune Co. in Cincinnati and provides branch and bureau addresses including Walnut Hills Gilbert avenue Covington Newport York street and Washington N Bureaus with reading room for Americans.

Courtrtea the Commercial Tribune CO Cincinnati Walnut Hills Gilbert Avenue Covington Scott Street Newport York Street Washington Muncey Building tTrafalgar

Cincinnati Street Car Dangers Prompt Plea for Play Areas

A Cincinnati editor laments children killed or maimed by street cars during the holiday season. He argues accidents persist despite careful operators and adequate equipment, urging city to fund safe play spaces to save lives and spare grieving families.

Cincinnati Bing Santa Claus America

McCarthy Removed From Boston Port Surveyorship

Secretary Cortelyou orders Jeremiah J. McCarthy to resign the Boston port surveyorship or his ties to the City Republican committee. The move signals civil service reform and a push to separate public duties from political activity, reflecting wider administration policy and a broader anti politics stance.

Jeremiah J. McCarthy Boston Washington City Republican Committee of New England McCarthy Cortelyou

The Issue of Free Speech and Judicial Responsibility

The piece argues Judge Danthew Wright erred in sentencing AFL officials Gempers Mitchell and Morrison for exercising free speech. It claims the real issue concerns the judiciary’s foundation and the balance between individual liberty and public responsibility in a free society.

Danthew Wright American Federation of Labor Shore Line Gempers Mitchell Morrison Judiciarys America

Upholding Law Over Free Speech Says Gompers Admonition

The passage argues that defying court orders risks the foundations of the judiciary. It notes Samuel Gompers and associates may have violated an injunction by announcing refusal to pay fines. The text frames this as a test of the American legal system and calls on workers to value law and order.

Plato Mesars Gompers Mitchell Morrison

Wed by caution and courage in courting lore

A 1908 era column muses on courting advice for young men facing leap year romance and shifting social roles. It cites Sir John Denham and Washington Irving to suggest bold, selective strategy, then notes widows require different tactics and urges decisive action to win love.

John Denham Washington Irving

Utility of Art and Duty Debate Before Congress

Portrait painter Carroll Beckwith urged free admission of artworks, citing a cotton fabric design that increased value from four cents to seventy five cents a yard, arguing art’s usefulness justifies duty removal. The anecdote aimed to sway Ways and Means.

Congress Carroll Beckwith Beckwith Committee of Ways and Means

British Wary on Lake Erie Centennial and Anglo Friendship

The passage argues that if Britain joins in celebrating the Perry victory on Lake Erie, it would prove the enduring friendship between the two Hoglish-speaking nations, suggesting no further evidence is needed.

Perry Lake Erie

Pittsburg Leads In Personal Crisis Reports Per Population

Pittsburg reportedly tops American cities in personal crisis reports relative to population. The piece notes the plight of the "Smoky City" unfortunates and raises the question whether death by own action constitutes a sin.

Pittsburg

Warlike rumors from the Servian frontier persist

Rumors of conflict flow from the Servian frontier but the crisis has not yet required decisive leadership or bold action, while distant firing echoes near Mole Ben Nicholas.

Servian Mole Bt Nicholas

Taft Inauguration Plans Described As Impressive

The article discusses the fitting scale of the man to be inducted and outlines plans for a large and impressive Taft inauguration. It notes the need for plain grandeur without slang or unnecessary frills. The tone emphasizes formality and significance of the ceremony.

Hair massage method promotes hair retention in aging men

A veteran on the road shares a home remedy learned after typhoid fever: daily five minute scalp rubbing with cold water. The practice, passed to others over years, hinges on massage rather than water temperature for effectiveness.

Lawless New York Murder Rates and Indictment Gaps

The piece argues New York City faces pervasive homicide, noting 643 arrests for homicide in the first nine months of 1908 with only 40 indictments in New York County. It estimates high release rates, predicting only 67 of 1,000 homicide arrestees will be punished, about four sent to the electric chair, amid broad public danger.

New York Richmond Brooklyn Queens

Greener than grass idle tale in Chicago business

A fragmented verse excerpt set in Chicago, describing a naive stranger and a sly con in a quiet, businesslike tone. The speaker recalls asking his way and the illusion of wealth with no bricks of gold, hinting at a cautious, wary encounter in a city setting.

Ocean Steamship Movements Report

New York notes arrivals and sailings of ships including Slavonia Zeeland Crétic Finland Samland Columbia Caledonian Iberian Canopic Tunisian Lake Michigan and more with ports Antwerp New York Liverpool Glasgow Boston St John Halifax and Halifax in transit.

New York Slavonia Zeeland Antwerp Sandy Hook Genoa D’italia Naples Antworp Finland Samland Liverpool Celtic Corsi St. John N. B Halifax Japan New Orleans Glasgow Philadelphia Moville Columbia Bremen Cherbourg St. Louis Manchester Boston Canopic Mediterranean England John N.B Halipax Lake Michigan London

Arrivals at Cincinnati Hotels list numerous travelers

Hotel arrivals in Cincinnati show guests from Cleveland Columbus New York Chicago Detroit Dayton Philadelphia Montreal and other cities. Notable names include Beauregard Gathbury Brand Gardner Ingalls and Ward along with several paired travelers.

Cincinnati Linton F. J. Beauregard Cleveland A. & Keener Columbus R. T. Gathbury New York M. Smith B. Coynes Yton O. Haviin Frank W. Brand Urbana Robert B. Gardner Middletown Young Ada Ingalls Dayton W. C. Henry Chicago J. H. Ward Pitteburgy Pa J. F. Campbell Detroit Mich J. G. Pry Dallas Tex Nicholaa J. Lewis Sampson J. N. Coffin Birmingham Ala A. Murray Hamilton Ontario B. Maraise Montreal Gibson L. H. Boeh H. B. Osborn Manchester J. L. Perin Frankfort G. M. James Shannon O. Munro Cowen R. L. Knight Pittsburg W. H. Grady Clyde Redick Bainbridge Ohio Dennison Ed Parks Frederick Martin L. B. Winter Minerva Harry Dennis Batavia O. Emery James Malone Louisville Otto Flick Salem Ind F. BE. Walston Ashland Wiliam Gethery Lackman C. J. Beckley Keystone W. Va Alfred J. King B. A. Morrissey B. Maxelty Honing J. V. Latimer Frank Woodward Nashville Tenn le. Frank Toledo P. H. Savory

Ordinance Proposed for Health Board Appointment

Councilman at large Moyer introduces an ordinance to appoint a board of health made up of professional men committed to public health. Dairies seek water mains extension after appearing before the board of public service. Hamilton County Taxpayers oppose a proposed 1,000,000 bond for Cincinnati University.

Cincinnati Moyer Dairies Board of Public Service Hamilton County Taxpayers’ Association Cincinnati University

Harmon names Long and De yanney for key posts

Governor elect Harmon selected George Long of Troy as private secretary and John Deyanney of Cincinnati as executive clerk. A Republican caucus on the senatorial situation was announced at Tett headquarters in Columbus.

Harmon George Long Troy John de Yanney Cincinnati Tett Lumbus

Former Ohio Representative Charles M. Anderson Dies at Home

Former Third Ohio district congressman Charles M. Anderson died at his Greenville home. The longtime public servant, who served in the House, passed away quietly, with no immediate family details released. Authorities provided no further information on the cause.

Ohio Charles M. Anderson Greenville

Hains Trial Defense Opens Case After Prosecution

Fragmentary OCR shows the defense beginning its case in the Hains trial after the close of the prosecution’s testimony. The record is garbled with missing words and letters but indicates the defense has started presenting evidence.

Fragmented OCR: Local Notice Missing Key Details

Incomplete readable segments describe a local public notice with limited specifics. The fragmented text mentions an event or action and a postal or governing body but omits names, dates, places, and deadlines.

Intercollegiate events and theater listings note

The page lists varied items including Intercollegiate incidents and a Seattle meet with a $10 forfeit, Santa Anita records, Amos Foster resigning as Miami University football coach, and numerous theater showings with matinees and evening performances at venues like Columbia Vaudeville Lyceum and New Robinson-Vaudeville.

Sheen Seattle Chapultépeci Lady Firma Santa Anita Amos Foster Miami University Imierentenots Acres Columbia Lyceum Custer’s Peek Kane Andy Lewis

Obituary list includes Archambault Firey Fish Hemphill Humes Stearns Johnston

Obituaries note Achille Archambault founder of Kensington Engine Works Philadelphia aged 87 inventor of portable engine and steam yacht. Milton Firey D D died Philadelphia at 69 former temperance advocate. Robert Emmett Fish Helena Herald editor died Berkeley aged 71. General Hemphill Asheville editor died aged 69. Captain Milton Humes Huntsville wealthy mill owner died after stroke. Willard Stearns former Adrian Press editor and gubernatorial candidate died at 77. Richard Johnston Macon bank executive died after illness. Anthony Roose San Francisco merchant died of cancer at 71.

Achille Luciene Archambault Kensington Philadelphia Napoléon St. Helena Milton J. Firey D. D Lutheran Church Dr. Firey Townsend Mansfield Akron Springfield Lockhaven Altoona Pottsville Pennsylvania Kansas Robert Emmett Fish Helena Mont Garfield James G. Blaine Berkeley Cal Hoe Harrigan Robert Reed Hemphill Asheville S. C J. C. Hemphill Charleston News and Courier BS. C Hemphill Milton Humes Huntsville Ala Willard Stearns Michigan Adrian Richard W. Johnston American National Bank of Macon Anthony Roose San Francisco

Hazelton and area residents listed with illnesses and deaths

A chaotic list of names ages and conditions from Hazelton and surrounding areas. Entries reference senility chronic bronchitis pneumonia tuberculosis dementia and other ailments, with hospitals such as Cincinnati and Longview noted along with addresses and partial case details. The fragmentary record mixes patient notes with legal and administrative references and scattered names.

Hazelton Janwd Robinson Franklin Seanon Hill Walkotte George Fox Paddack Albert Considine Avenue Ray Edith Spencer Township Rete Oeanet Cincinnati Garth Thoresa Neave John Longview Hospital NSEND West Court Ncto-Pneumonis Meyer Lizzie Cincinnati Hospital Meumoni Elmore Fenton Avenue Hemorr Corhand A Brederick Liberty Lobar la Donohue Ellen J Colerain Avenue Vale Nicholas P West Fifth Daxter

Chamber of Commerce Nomination Favors Egan and Wiborg

Officials report no single candidate. Egan likely to be nominated for president with Wiborg as vice president. Both cite travel plans and need to devote full attention as reasons for delaying acceptance. Wiborg signals willingness to support Chamber interests in any capacity.

Chamber of Icone Frank P. Wiborg Chamber of Commerce Wiborg Egan

Change Men to Fight Railroad Change Men to Fight Railroad

Members of the Chamber of Commerce plan an organized protest to defend the riverfront wharf from railroad use. Franklin Ives notes business leaders misjudge what is at stake and has arranged photos to show potential losses if trestles are built. Ives cites support from riverfront merchants and predicts the dam will finish next year improving Ohio River water levels.

Chamber of Commerce Franklin Ives Louisville & Nashville Railroad Ives Cincinnati Coney Island Washington

Capital stock expansion details in report

The document notes a capital stock increase from 200000 to 1200000 dollars with officers W A Julian serving as president and W J Munster as secretary. This fiscal note reflects a major strengthening of corporate capitalization and leadership roles within the company.

W. A. Julian W. J. Munster

Flood Stage Readings Across Rivers and Departures

River data show various flood stage readings in multiple cities from Franklin Pennsylvania to Cincinnati Ohio with portions of the Ohio River generally falling while Point Pleasant and Cincinnati see rises. Forecaster notes Ohio River levels will fall Monday then rise slightly Tuesday and likely Wednesday. The column lists river heights at key stations and upcoming ferry and tow departures for Louisville Mayeville and Pomeroy.

Franklin Greensboro Pittsburg Wheeling W. Va W. Vaz Radford Hinton Kanawha Falls Charleston Wepeee Point Pleasant Huntington Will W. Va Pikeville Ecceews Evansville Ind Nashville Tenn Chattanooga Memphis Helena Ark Fort Smith Little Rock Vicksburg Miss Shreveport New Orleans Point Pleasant Cincinnati Ohio Bassler Louleville Maysvile Courier City OF Pomeroy Louisville Yeville Tacoma Fom

Devanney and Long Named Executive Clerk and Secretary to Governor

The governor elect appointed John Devanney as executive clerk and selected Long of Troy as secretary to the governor. Devanney is an attorney from Cincinnati with Democratic ties. Long, a Troy lawyer and former state senator, is a longtime friend of the governor-elect. The pay for the clerk position is $3,000 yearly.

B. F. Fagin Canal Winchester Sonwied Long State Senate Democratic State Committee Troy Devanney Hamilton County Cincinnati Harmon Democratic Party

Bids Renewed fortron Concern in Insolvency Case

William B. Melish, receiver of the Steel Foundry, reports two bids for the plant in Winton Place. John R. Markley and associates offer 80000 dollars, Ce Spear 55000 dollars. Markley bid pending court approval and mortgage conditions tied to Armor Steel Foundry bonds.

John R. Markley Steel Foundry Company Winton Place William B. Melish Warner John R. Markley and Associates Ce Spear Markley and Associates Esse Armor Steele Foundry Company

Cincinnati Produce Board Moves Toward Unified Quotations

At a Cincinnati meeting of the produce commission board in the Chamber of Commerce a conference committee was appointed to negotiate with a committee from the produce exchange to form a single quotation system. Previous friction caused independent quotes by former commission members, diverging from exchange rates. President Rgan of the Chamber urged unity, with a joint meeting planned in a few days to likely establish official quotations.

Cincinnati Produce Commission Board Chamber of Commerce Produce Exchange Commission Board Girlie Rgan

Johnson Centenary Today Celebrates 17th President

A historical note marks the 100th birthday of Andrew Johnson born in Bailel North Carolina. Johnson, educated leader, served Tennessee in its legislature and both houses of Congress before becoming vice president and then president after Lincoln’s assassination.

Andrew Johnson United States Bailel N.C Johnson Tenessee

Young Women Volunteer for Tag Day Effort

Local volunteers pledge services to support Tag Day activities. The article notes community participation and efforts to raise funds, with women volunteers taking active roles in organizing and promoting the event.

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