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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune reports the January 25 1908 issue from Cincinnati. Publication details note the paper is issued daily by The Commercial Tribune Company with offices at Walnut Street and Government Place and a leadership by President Eshelby.
The notice lists international subscription rates via the Universal Postal Union from Great Britain to foreign countries. It includes daily and Sunday options, pricing for one month, three months, six months, and one year, all payable in advance. It provides postal and payment methods and directs readers to send full address details to The Commercial Tribune Co in Cincinnati. It also enumerates branch news offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport Washington and London bureaus with contact points.
The following change to moderating weather after yesterday’s cold wave. Cincinnati’s low reached 15 degrees with colder readings to the north. Frost extended to the Gulf Coast as warmer air returns today and tomorrow. January 24 1908 Weather Bureau report notes clear skies and light precipitation none.
Ohio sees increasing clouds and warm air with possible rain or snow in the afternoon or night. West Virginia turns fair and warmer with rain or snow likely at night or Sunday. Indiana expects local rain or snow then warmer and Sunday fair, with cooler in the north. Kentucky anticipates increasing cloudiness and warmth with probable rain or snow in the afternoon or night, followed by Sunday fair.
Maritime bulletin reports La Touraine near Sable Island en route Havre to New York and Campania east of Sandy Hook bound for New York. La Lorraine arrived at Havre from New York. Kaiser Wilhelm II sailed from Cherbourg. Saratov arrived at Libau from New York via Rotterdam. Minnehaha and Adriatic arrived at London and New York respectively. The St Louis, bound for New York, was 980 miles east of Sandy Hook and due Monday morning dock. California out of Glasgow with 170 miles to Cape Race, due Monday afternoon.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and couples associated with varied cities including New Orleans Boston Chicago Canton O Winchester J Eaton New York Pittsburgh St Louis Cleveland Richmond Providence Findlay Saginaw Milwaukee and more. The text reads like a directory or social register noting names and locales with occasional institutions and spouses.
In New Orleans the Times Democrat reports a humorous exchange as a bachelor jokes about a rowdy night and a married man responds that someone will remind him in the morning of Pat himself. The dialog highlights social banter and local color.
The Cincinnati councilman’s bid to straighten his ward’s lines involves about 960 acres in Columbia Township, with 30 residents led by W W Symmes seeking police and fire protection if annexed. Residents cited hills, gullies, corn fields and three dangerous grade crossings, prompting a committee inspection and likely adverse report.
Justice Leventrett rules ordinance banning signs on municipal service vehicles reasonable to protect public comfort and urban appearance. Fifth Avenue Coach Co loses injunction as courts align with San Jose and Cincinnati rulings, while billboard nuisance continues citywide.
The piece notes states casting votes for Taft Fairbanks Hughes and Knox while the next Congress forms. It highlights Champ Clark as Speaker designate De Armond as floor leader and President Kimball overseeing events. It claims Senator Jeffries Davis challenged Senate courtesy rules.
In a dramatic assemblyPres Kimball predicts Democratic victory in November naming Bryan as next president Watterson as Secretary of the Treasury Champ Clark as Speaker and De Armond floor leader The forecast hinges on Kimball’s influence and the returning leaders present in spirit and body as the scene closes.
The Washington Star quotes Mr. Watterson doubting large convention attendance and notes he views Mr. Bryan as a minor factor in the matter.
Mr Kellogg pushes annexation to straighten ward lines and aid railways at the city’s expense, but his bid falters like the $600000 bond issue, with limited support and unclear gains for the municipality.
The remark notes only thirty residents inhabit the areas Kellogg seeks to annex, suggesting the annexation scheme is minor in impact and reminiscent of a mere thirty cents in value.
The Federal Court at Pittsburg is sampling thirty eight barrels of whisky to determine if it is straight or blended. The process uses a commission and a straw to test the product.
The passage hints Governor Hughes could be Marse Henry's dark horse candidate. It notes a beard and mustache, suggesting Marse Henry did not limit facial hair to one style.
The text suggests Mr. Bryan doubts government by injunction and fears a court could enjoin the Democratic party from carrying out his Denver choice. The remark frames concerns about judicial power over party decisions.
The blast on an Italian bank in Manhattan demonstrates that the city faces dangers beyond the failures of a negligent director, hinting at broader unrest and methodical threats within the metropolis.
The court has continued Ruef's case to allow time for him to obtain legal representation. It is unusual that an innocent man may be compelled to defend himself, a situation highlighted by the proceeding's delay.
New York photographers warned to wear bomb proof suits as they chase a Count amid a cash seeking saga. The odd tale blends danger with glamorous pursuit as photographers navigate a murky, rumor heavy hunt for money.
A brisk society note hints that Hither Evelyn both loses beauty and tempers as she interacts with Mr. Jerome, suggesting a fraught duel of wits and vanity.
A Rochester Herald account recalls Lord Elphiston dining in America with a family. A five year old girl named Ethel, awed by the noble guest, blurts out in a clear voice that God wants some pickles, hoping to please the distinguished foreigner.
An old newspaper man discusses a friend seeking opportunities in Oklahoma City, predicts future political success, praises Governor Willson’s education push in Kentucky, notes New York savings bank disbursements and shifts in deposits, and applauds appointing women postmasters for efficiency and order in small towns.
A playful verse from New York Sun describes a household filled with medicine and mystery. The doctor visits are frequent while a father figure regales lodge members with signs passwords and a vivid uniform. The poem ends pondering who truly rode the goat.
Special Dispatch notes a tobacco brand boycott by a labor union in 1907 slashing Day and Night Tobacco Co. sales by 75 percent. Walter G. Friedlander testifies in the Sherman antitrust suit against the American Tobacco Co. adjournment set for February 6 as prosecutors and defendants plan further testimony in St. Louis and Louisville.
Rep Rhinock introduces a five line bill to halt internal revenue tax on natural leaf stemmed and twisted tobacco. He says it would end Kentucky tobacco planters trouble with the trust and stop night riding. Kentucky lawmakers back him as they push for passage despite Senate obstacles.
One thousand hogsheads of Burley tobacco were sold today by the Burley Tobacco Society to an independent firm, with 300 hogsheads sold earlier this week. Prices were fixed by the Society of Equity. About 65,000 acres of the current Burley crop are pledged not to be planted in 1908, with a campaign to reach 100,000 acres by February 11.
Lexington report says towns were guarded last night with no attacks. Rumors claimed fifteen horsemen headed for Carlisle to attack a warehouse but they dispersed. Guards at Flemingsburg were withdrawn and guards refused for Nepton and Fleming County warehouses. Attorney Henessey filed a $5,000 antitrust suit against the American Tobacco Company in Flemingsburg, with several similar suits pending in other counties.
Dialogue from The Jokeshmiths Anvil reveals a request for help with a nightmare cycle and a humorous exchange about trading a mare for automobiles. A character named O’Brien O’Toole contemplates the trouble and others respond with cautious wit and willingness to assist.
A fragmented dialogue snippet shows characters Dunn Ah Owens and Witte Owens discussing a bill and a living image. The scene includes mentions of theatrical people and a mother describing a baby’s likeness to his father with facial features.
Paris reports a sensational development in the Henri Lemoine diamond case as M. Dehaan testifies that diamonds Lemoine claimed were manufactured and given to Sir Julius Wernher were sold to Mme Lemoine. A second merchant is to be questioned tomorrow. A fraud complaint followed the disclosure.
In a Bur net hotel Frank Henshaw of Toledo urges stronger boiler inspection powers for state inspectors to uncover accidents in big Ohio factories. Dr James Ambrose of Providence notes rising Venezuela baseball interest and future leagues amid guard for Castro at games. Henry J James of Chicago observes increased grain movement and elevator cash readiness across Illinois.
Kentucky Senate deadlock drags as Beckham remains three votes short with six anti Beckham Democrats wielding balance. Bradley five votes shy. another ballot planned Monday. A tobacco policy clash looms after a 6 to 4 committee vote to report a resolution for a legislative investigation into the tobacco trust.
A Japanese man was found drawing sketches of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor from a vantage point at the heights behind the city. The sighting occurred in Honolulu on January 24 as tensions and surveillance rose around the harbor area.
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