Commercial Tribune January 31 1908 City News Briefs
Cincinnati paper announces daily publication with postal regulations, subscription rates, and multiple bureau addresses. Notices include foreign mailing costs and offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport and Washington with newsrooms and free reading rooms for Americans.
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Walnut Hills
Gilbert Av
Sup- Covington
Scott St
Scott St. Newport
York St. Washington
Munsey Building
Tondon
Trafalgar Building
Aar Square
Amercans
Weather report signals easing cold wave across region
The cold wave moves off the Atlantic, bringing moderating temperatures. Snow falls in parts of the West with Ohio Valley forecast for today as Cincinnati reports a low of 11 and high of 27 degrees. Weather Bureau compares January 30, 1908 with prior years.
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Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Weather Bureau
S.a.m
P.M
Ewes A
Ewes A'S 12 1 Ret PF Aeam Ac Alano Aio
P.m . GM
Boi
D.T
Memnens Brass Ae
Cas Ces
Montgomery
Nashville Wieenee
Carysaseeees PLC
New Orleans
Charlotte
Ween
New York
Chattanooga
Norfol
Teetes Cc
North Platte Vanes
Oklahoma
Omaha
Eveland Percens
Columbus
Palestine Cc
Corpus Christi
Parkersburg
Davenport
St. Paul
Havas Rapids
Steere Eee
San Antonio
PROOE
Santa Fe Wannee Cc
Uron - Wee
Shreveport
Springfield
Taptanapeils
Jacksonville
Vicksburg
Kansas City
ABC Ceewess P.c
Washington Cc
Weekend Weather Outlook Across States
Ohio reports increasing cloudiness with cold easing on Friday and potential snow Friday night into Saturday. West Virginia eyes fair skies then snow Saturday. Indiana expects snow Friday afternoon or night with warmer Saturday snow. Kentucky predicts rising clouds Friday night rain or snow, then rain or snow Saturday with colder conditions in the west.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
West Portion
Atlantic and European steamships report arrivals and departures
Ships and routes update with arrivals at Liverpool Queenstown and Boston. Vessels include Amerika Hamburg Havre Janeta Baltimore Ha verford Philadelphia Ivernia Boston Lusitania New York and other liners. Some ships report wireless communication and schedules with times.
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Antwerp
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Amerika
Hamburg
la Touraine
Havre
Sable Island
Canada
Liverpool
Portland
Cape Race
Halifax
St. John
N. B
Janeta
Baltimore
Queenstown
Haverford
Philadellhia
ST. Vincent
Amiral Olrey
San Francisco
Coronal
Punta Arenas
London
Ivernia
Assuan
Tacoma
Valparaiso
Setos
la Savoie
Marcozi
Kroonland
Kaiser Wilhelm IL
Bremen
Oscar IL
Copenhagen
Naples
Madeira
Gibraltar
Oceanic
Southampton
Cherbourg
Barbados
Yucatan
Darmouth
Alexandra
Browhead
Ryndham
Boulogne
Rotterdam
Uretania
Majestic
Aandria
Bull Defends a Buck Deer From Farmyard Attack
Eugene Rhoades of West Brookville found a buck deer sheltering in his barnyard as two dogs attacked it. A bull joined the buck to fend off the dogs, killing two of Rhoades’s dogs while other dogs fled. The deer and bull remained in the farmyard afterward.
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Port Jervis Dispatch
New York World
Eugene Rhoades
West Brookville
Rhoades
Hunt bill hearing urged against Pullman berth cuts
Chairman Arbenz advocates an early Columbus hearing on the Hunt bill to protect passengers from reduced upper berths in sleepers. Proponents claim it harms travelers while not interfering with Pullman operations or lower berth prices. Kentucky’s Walker introduces a similar bill, and Ohio awaits legislation preserving passenger comfort without harming the company.
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Arbeny
Columbus
Ohio
Jte
Pullman Company
Arbenz
Kentucky
Senate
Walker
Covington
Legislature of
Taft and McKinley Day Address in Cleveland
Secretary Taft defends United States expansion and asserts imperialism charges lack basis when leadership benefits colonized peoples. He argues gains for Philippines and Porto Rico and cites historical acquisitions from Alaska to Texas as evidence of national growth and self rule progression.
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Taft
Republic
Tippecanoe Club
Cleveland
McKinley
Philippines
Porto Rico
Boston
Bryan
United States
Alaska
William H. Seward
Jefferson
Louisiana
Texas
Lone Star
Pacific Coast
Mexico
Beckham Primary Sparks Kentucky Senate Election Debate
The piece argues Beckham's early Senate primary was flawed as it predated a Legislature not yet elected. It labels the primary a farce to some, yet notes Beckham led in votes. It contends a binding primary cannot govern a body not in existence and elected for a year after the primary.
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Beckham
Kentucky
Kentucky primary legality questioned by Judge Parker ruling
The Fayette Circuit Court holds the State Senatorial primary illegal due to omissions by the State Central Committee not posting notices. Chairman Kauffman is cleared of charges for marking ballots, as no local primary notices were posted. The decision challenges Governor Beckham's claimed legislative support and hints at weakening political ranks.
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Steeing
Wheeler Campbell
McCracken
Bryan
Judge Parker
Fayette Circuit Court
State Central Committee
Kauffman
Fayette County
Democratic Committee
Commonwealth
Allen
Kentucky
Beckham
Blackburn
Parker
Bryan Candidate Limelight Dims in First Heat
The passage notes that Bryan remains their candidate but in the first heat he seems less frank than Populist leaders who admit there is no chance of success for them. The tone suggests skepticism about early prospects.
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Bryan
New York Boasts of Largest Lobster in Central Park
The piece claims New York hosts the largest lobster ever in its Central Park aquarium while contrasting with Lincoln Nebraska where locals favor different assertions about regional feats.
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New York
Central Park Aquarium
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cyrus Town Brings Up Question on What a Gentleman Is
The latest chatter centers on Cyrus Town and Brady debating the meaning of a gentleman. The concern remains whether Brady might turn the issue into a novel.
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Cyrus Townsend Brady
Women’s winnings linked to 204 million in payments
Over the last 25 years American women have earned titles by paying a total of 204 million dollars, a move described as securing a first lien on misery.
Senator Drake Pushes Broad Investigation Across Cities
Senator Drake appears to push a wide inquiry covering all cities, regardless of the political affiliations of their officials, signaling a comprehensive approach to the probe.
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Drake
Lexington Democrat breaks with Beckham in vote for Allen
In a surprising party shift, a Lexington Democratic Representative sided with Allen over Beckham. Fellow lawmakers reacted with disbelief as the vote revealed new alignments within the party.
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Lexington
Beckham
Allen
Parkhurst Praises International Marriages
Reverend Dr Parkhurst voices support for international marriages, asserting their value while prompting readers to consider which party benefits most in such unions.
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Dr. Parkhurst
Governor Hughes Plays Barkis Role Admirably
Mr. Bryan visited Washington last Monday but did not purchase the place. Governor Hughes is acting as Barkis in the arrangement, doing so in a notable manner.
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Mr. Bryan
Washington
Hughes
Barkis
Who Makes the Laws Here
Newark men Moeth and Laden failed to become U S citizens after guessing who runs the country. Moeth named Roosefelty and Fairybanks, saying the Senate aided when called, while Laden claimed Trenton is the capital and the country is led by Roosevelt and Governor Stokes. He admitted no society opposition yet.
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Wenzl Moeth
Michael Laden
Newark
N. J
United States
Moeth
Roosefelty
Fairybanks
Senate
Laden
Trenton
Roosevelt
Stogie
Stokes
Thoughts on taxes and a mourning note on Halstead
A reader opines against proposed taxes on fortunes and praises foreign exchange taxes to fund the home government. The column then honors Marshal Halstead, praising his service and noting his early death and bright future in journalism and government work.
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Congress
Cincinnatians in Florida Return for Winter Visit
Cincinnati couple Mr. and Mrs. John Kilgour who spend winters in Miami have returned with their daughter Mrs. Edmond B. Miller of Cincinnati for a few weeks.
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Florida
Commercial Tribune
Miami
Fla
John Kilgour
Cincinnati
Edmond B. Miller
Smith-Scroggy Hildebrant feud cited in primary election dispute
Smith-Scroggy Committee accuses Hildebrant forces of ignoring calls for harmony as they push a February 25 Loveland district convention and delegate slate. The article notes meetings, invitations, and alleged refusals to recognize the Smith-Scroggy group amid county political maneuvering and plans to influence the Hamilton County delegation.
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Mr. Broadstone
Smith-Scroggy Committee
Hildebrant Committee
Broadstone
Miller
Cincinnati
Barrere
Grand Hotel
Smithcroggy
Smith-Scrogby Committee
Hildebrant
Loveland
Aldrich bill or nothing on currency reform
I R Andrews reviews the Aldrich bill as the only viable currency reform amid varied measures. He argues expansion of circulating medium, via Treasury channels, avoids radical system changes and mirrors Bank of England and U S practice during crises. He warns against inflationary paper money and favors measured adjustments with gold backing.
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New York Herald
Herald
Washington
Aldrich
Roosevelt
Bank of England
National Bank
United States Treasury
Congress
Diamonds Hold Price Line in Syndicate Policy
In hotels, A J Sterne of New York asserts diamond prices remain steady, citing De Beers and Premier Diamond Mining Company jointly maintaining prices with London authorization. He notes no decline, linking rumors to De Beers dividend timing. C L Harris of Atlanta adds railroad figures Ralph Peters and James McCrea to the Cincinnati and East Coast railroads.
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A. J. Sterne
New York
Linton
Sterne
East
Middle West
Mr. Sterne
London
de Beers Consolidated Mines Company
de Beers Company
Cincinnati
C. L. Harris
Atlanta
Harlin
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
Mr. Harris
Mr. Peters
Atlanta Street Railway Company
Remedy for Business Crisis and Wage Wakeup
A letter argues wages have risen about 100 percent in ten years and that gold or money must expand to match the higher value of goods. It warns cutting wages or printing more paper money both risk economic collapse and bank failures, noting that credit relies on value and debts would shrink under half prices.
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Pickering
I. A. Robert
The
Commercial Tribune
To Be Sure and a Birthdayless Age
A witty dialogue featuring Miss Askitt and Mr. Talkalot debating ideals and purpose. Exchanges touch on love, laziness, and constitutional governance with a cast including Miss Clever Grandma Weeriegh and Penelope. The piece mixes playful inquiries with social banter and romantic hints.
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Miss Askitt
Listings of names linked to multiple firms and places
A long OCR-style roster lists many individuals and spouses with associated cities across states such as Tennessee Kentucky Ohio and New York. Entries include Palace Morris, Munro Hatch, Havlin Kaplin, Ridenour, Clark, Beck, Williamson, Barstow, Altman, Wilson, Clarke, and others, tied to firms or partnerships in various locales.
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New York
Louis B. Ridenour
Washington
J. B. West
Indianapolis
Sterling
R. O Clark
R. W. Rockey
B. J. Beck
Chicago
Emery
Daniel G. Williamson
A. B. Clarke
Cleveland
J. Grand
J. B. Bean
Georgetown
Ky. Lackman
M. R. Baker
John P. Garvice
A. J. Walsh
St. Louis
Ernst Reizee
Charleston
W. Va
Honing
C.b. Roads
Detroit
Adolph Lippman
Maryville
Oberlin
F. E. Waterman
Columbus
Linton
George B. Barstow
Grand Rapids
Mich
P. F. Alt
Leonard Cox
M. S. Barker
Louisville
Joseph F. Reed
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