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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune issue describes its publication details with the 1908 date, editors and offices listed, and post office status. It presents the paper as a daily record from Cincinnati with establishment notes and staff names.
The Commercial Tribune Co outlines subscription rates for Great Britain and other regions including One Month 1.50, Three Months nine dollars, One Year eighteen dollars, all payable in advance. Office locations in Cincinnati, Walnut Hills, Cor ton Bureau, Newport Bureau, Washington Bureau, and London Reading Room in Trafalgar Building are provided.
A colder trend spread across the region with light snow in the lake districts and Ohio Valley. Temperatures in Cincinnati ranged from 29 to 40 degrees as a Northwest storm area moderates, with local records for January 8 showing the yearly comparison across past years.
Ohio sees fair conditions on Thursday with lake snow flurries and a colder night. Friday brings increased clouds and warmer temperatures. Kentucky and West Virginia forecast fair on Thursday, then warmer Friday with rain or snow. Indiana expects fair, warmer Thursday and rain or snow on Friday.
Ships arrive and sail from ports including New York Boston Queenstown Southampton Naples and Liverpool. Vessels listed include Oceanic Finland Madonna Kingstonian Kherson Louisiana ProVence Philadelphia Moskva Seidlitz and more with routes to Antwerp Rotterdam Marseilles New York Plymouth Cherbourg Havre Glasgow and other ports. Times noted for Lizard and Havre approaches.
A list shows numerous arrivals at Cincinnati hotels including Palace with William Carroll and Martin from Chicago. S H Spear from Richmond. W E B Jackson of Columbus. Munro Thomas O Connell from St Paul. J K Stewart and Paul Fleming from Dayton and Columbus. many others from Boston to New York and Detroit.
The Boston Herald denounces opponents of the central bank plan as senseless. It rebukes Alfred O. Crozier of Delaware and others for exuberant statements while defending the plan’s framework with government oversight and bank ownership, urging intelligent discussion and caution against partisan attacks.
The piece argues Republican victory in Kentucky stemmed from multiple causes including Democratic swap bids and pre election promises. It notes 30 000 Democrats abstained and criticizes a planned appointment of C M Barnett as Fire Marshal citing conflicts with tobacco interests and the Society of Equity amid night riding raids.
Mrs Elinor Glyn author of Three Weeks criticizes the Pilgrim Mothers in New York for not inviting her to speak about her book and topics. She curses the group as dowagers and frumps while praising American women who would welcome her views.
The text recounts how two aristocratic heirs were divided by a butcher in a street quarrel, the clash devolving into a spectacle as they lay in the gutter and exchanged faces between blows. The scene is set within a larger narrative by Prince De Sagan describing the incident.
A Kansas schoolgirl defines demagogue as a geesel holding beer and other liquids, suggesting prohibition laws in Sunflower State may not restrict mixing drinks. This quip highlights attitudes toward liquor in the era and reflects local humor in a statewide context.
A brief item notes the observance on February 22 focuses on verbal displays rather than fireworks. It mentions a man who avoided taxes and is remembered for dodging taxes rather than a public act. The piece emphasizes wit over spectacle in this historical salute.
The Chicago News urges readers to combat the grip bacillus with cheerfulness, noting New Year’s resolutions in the old town have not yet lost their grip.
The November 1907 collections of internal revenue on distilled spirits fell by 4 817 000 compared with November 1906. The remark suggests prohibition may in fact prohibit.
Count Aoki denies making remarks on immigration while Count Okuma says he did not refer to India. The two distinguished diplomats aim to settle the matter in their own minds.
Mr. Bryan warns Johnson of Minnesota to keep off the grass as a polite notice, implying an uncertain future issue. The terse remark mirrors political sparring and public admonition typical of the period.
The article credits Pillsbury as head of the Bureau of Navigation in a tribute highlighting the medical staff influence. It notes the acknowledgment reflects the staff's impact on navigation work and overall operations.
A reflective inquiry questions whether the water wagon shifts are shedding their brightest prospects as the route and timing fail to retain key riders. The piece weighs potential here lost against practical constraints of the voyage.
A reader argues the state should provide per capita support to mothers for children attending public school. The piece contends state dependence on birth rates, argues for government aid to reduce child labor, support mothers, and improve marital stability, asserting such payments would strengthen citizenship and the state’s welfare.
The Duckworth Club banquet in Cincinnati celebrated the Democratic boom for Judson Harmon at the twenty eighth Jackson Day event. Judge Aaron McNeill praised the sovereign people and Harmons candidacy amid cheers from about 250 attendees.
The Republican League holds a Saturday gathering in Ohio with speeches, music, refreshments, and a ball. Retiring President A E B Stephens will read annual reports and give a farewell address before Judge Bramwell installs new officers in the large hall above the clubrooms.
The piece criticizes machine politics opposing a Republican State Committee primary for presidential preference. It defends the call as fair and urges direct voter expression via the people, condemning appeals to Legislature or courts and urging letting the public decide.
A firm advertising client’s house organ urges a hopeful 1908 start. It argues wealth, trade, and banks will rebound if business people adopt an upbeat tone, citing investor chatter and bonds offering 5 to 6 percent returns as proof.
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