Commercial Tribune Advertising and Subscriptions 1908
Public notice from The Commercial Tribune detailing subscription rates and delivery options, with offices listed in Cincinnati Covington Newport Washington and London. It notes rates for daily and Sunday editions, monthly and yearly plans, and methods of payment.
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Great Britain
Universal Postal Union
the Commercial Tribune CO
Cincinnati
Walnut Hills
Gilbert Av
Covington
Scott St
Newport
York St. Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Trafalgar Square
Weather summary for July 1 1908 across regions
Fair conditions dominate east of the Mississippi with rising temperatures. The West sees scattered showers and thunderstorms while the Northwest reports high pressure bringing fair weather. Texas highs hit 100 degrees and Cincinnati ranged 63 to 87. Local July 1 1908 records end at 7 pm NMT with a three year comparison.
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Mississippi
Texas
el Paso
Cincinnati
Eeacteae
Werner
Montgomery
Cairo
Corpus A
Philadelphia P
Davenport
Pittsburg
Own Ee
Pueblo
Santa Fe
Shreveport
Getoce
Springfield
Lanapolis
Vicksburg
P.c
Jacksonville
Washington
Kansas City
Weather Outlook for Midwest and South Regions
Government forecast notes Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana expect fair skies Thursday and Friday with light variable winds. Kentucky should see fair conditions on Thursday and showers Friday.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Transatlantic Steamship Movements Reported Across Ports
The notice lists arrivals and departures of multiple ships at Plymouth Southampton Queenstown Cherbourg Liverpool New York and other ports. Vessels include San Fiorgio Duca Degli Abruzzi Teutonic and Majestic among others with routes from Naples Genoa Philadelphia Montreal Trieste and more.
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New York
San Fiorgio
Naples
Koenig
Louise
Genoa
Thne
Campania
Liverpool
Queenstown
Oceanic
Southampton
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Rotterdam
Boulogne
Duca Degli Abruzzi
Roma
Marseilles
Hamburg
Atlantic
Kensington
Montreal
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
The
Teutonic
President Lincoln
Ivernia
Boston
Bremen
Newak
Notable Names List in Public Notices
A long list of individuals and places appears, including Munro E L Ross New York R Cc Koblitz Cleveland J R Sedwick Knoxville Palace Mrs J T Loomis Marion Ind and many others across states from Virginia to Ohio. The roster features executives residents and spouses connected to various cities and towns.
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Toledo
J. W. Hess
Des Moines
George Brown
Knoxville
Tenn
Amery
John C. Wamser
Chicago
A. 4. Clarke
Cleveland
A. L. Reedy
Barden
L. E. Evans
Rochester
N. Y
Dayton
Honing
C. H. Johnson
Edward E. Stout
Indianapolis
C. G. Melaragno
George Wese, Jr
St. Paul
Neb
Sinton
Theodore L. Stern
F. S. Bouyn
W. A. Jones
New York
William F. Derr
Baltimore
Gibson—Paul
F. Zietlaw
New
Where He Found Proof
Chicago News reports a German scientist claims human life possible without brains while a Newport society figure, Miffkins, weighs the claim and its implications. The item riffs on brainlessness and social satire with minimal detail.
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Chicago News
Miffkins
Biffkins
Newport
Bryan Watterson or Gray as running mate debated in era
Opinion pieces weigh the risk of Bryan choosing Gray of Delaware over Watterson of Kentucky for vice president. Delaware’s vote is small but could affect the Denver ticket. Kentucky’s larger bloc could push a Bryan Gray ticket to triumph from Big Sandy to Mills Point. The anti injunction plank divides Bryan from New York and Pennsylvania delegations, with Minnesota and Illinois likely opposing. Regardless, Bryan’s control over the convention looms. the article predicts the platform will shape the fall campaign.
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Bryan
Gray
Delaware
Watterson
Kentucky
Denver
Big Sandy
Mills’ Point
Ohio
Tennessee Line
Mr. Bryan
Committee On Resolutions
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Illinois
New York urged to rebuild Erie Canal for lake vessels
The editorial asserts New York must reconstruct the Erie Canal from Buffalo to New York to barge capacity and permit the largest lake vessels. It argues this would halt diversion of grain and ore to Montreal and restore New York’s commercial supremacy by supporting inland waterways and lake shipping.
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New York
Dominion
Erie Canal
Montreal
White Star Line
Liverpool
Poughkeepsie
Eagle
New York Commercial
Buffalo
Northwest
de Witt Clinton
Dominion of Canada
Great Northwest
New
Ohio Wins Spelling Match Over Pittsburg in Cleveland
The article celebrates Ohio dominance in a spelling contest with Pittsburg, noting Cleveland's win by Ohio contestants. It praises Ohio towns, Euclid avenue, and Berlin comparison, and points to Ohio pride and political figures, including Tom Johnson, as part of a broader state sentiment.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Erie
Euclid Avenue
Berlin
Unter-den-Linden
Tom Johnson
Editor Watterson Revisits Bryan Visit Echoes Past
Watterson states in an editorial that his return visit to Mr. Bryan continues the same line as thirty two years earlier. He praises Marie Henry and frames the Democratic party as unprogressive, predicting perpetual sameness across generations.
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Mr. Bryan
Watterson
Marie Henry
Democratic Party
Prohibition Plank Supported at Denver Resolutions
The Committee on Resolutions at Denver reported a prohibition plank as part of the platform. Mr Bryan would likely support the plank offered by the candidate he backed in 1892 against Grover Cleveland. James B Weaver of Iowa is noted in the discussion.
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Committee On Resolutions
Denver
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
James B. Weaver
Iowa
Tax dodging noted for G Washington and Betsy Ross clash
The Kentucky State Journal accuses G Washington of tax dodging and manipulating balances on his books. It notes a confrontation with a Philadelphia iconoclast over the Betsy Ross proposition and questions how he allowed the rival to surpass him.
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Kentucky State Journal
G. Washington
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
The Toledo Blade Varied Voice on Bryan Silence
The Toledo Blade ponders when politician William Jennings Bryan spoke and when he stayed silent, noting a strategic balance between words and restraint in his career. The piece questions if Bryan’s success hinged on choosing moments of silence as well as speech.
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Toledo Blade
Mr. Bryan
Last Cleveland Cabinet Survivors Battle Illness
Two remaining members Judson Harmon of Ohio and Hoke Smith of Georgia are not in good health. Hoke has been defeated while Harmon has not yet been defeated but likely will be.
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Cleveland
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Hoke
Harmon
Leaders Split on Anti Injunction Plank at Denver
The Cour ier-Journal reports leaders oppose a straddle on the anti injunction plank. The wording suggests a partisan maneuver that could redefine the stance if the plank shifts.
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Denver
Courier-Journal
Bryan Reserves Right to Rock the Democratic Boat
A brief note informs that Mr. Bryan reserves to himself the sole privilege of rocking the Democratic boat, signaling a firm stance on party leadership and direction.
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Bryan
Mayor of Timpton Texas Earns One Dollar a Year
A Timpton Texas mayor receives a salary of one dollar per year. The remark questions whether a man willing to work for such pay is truly worth the nominal sum.
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Timpton
Texas
Betsy Ré Remembered As A Sweet Little Woman
The notice honors Betsy Ré as a gentle, remembered figure, noting her memory with fond sentiment and a toast to her life.
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Betsy
The Heat Wave Warns of Worse to Come
Weather advisory urges stay cool during current heat spell as predictions indicate rising temperatures ahead. Officials warn outdoor activity should be limited and hydration emphasized for vulnerable residents.
The House Fly Slogan of 1908 Down Memory Lane
A brief note recalls the 1908 motto Down with the House Fly likely tied to public health campaigns. The line captures the period's civic spirit and focus on pest control as a community effort.
A Novel Lure to Church by Atlantic City Pastor
Rev. Sydney Goodman proposes a “Men’s Church” in Atlantic City using sermons, moving pictures, stereopticon views, and professional singing with smoking allowed during the entire program. Attendance grows and may require a larger hall, drawing mixed criticism from parishioners who recall Salvation Army methods.
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Sydney Goodman
Atlantic City
Goodman
Salvation Army
Luring young woman praised in verse pattern
Fragmentary OCR paints a verse praising a beautiful woman and her waist, noting beauty of hair ears mouth and a playful, flirty tone. The text includes stray letters and corrupt lines, with mentions of a “luring little miss” and scattered nonsense fragments.
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New York Times
Good Goods and Booster Spirit Mark Local Note
A Cincinnati ballpark crowd shows strong turnout for a Reds win over the Cubs. The writer laments Latonia attendance, considers a Montclair ordinance proposal for drinkers to wear metal badges, and urges practical boosting of work and wages. He recalls a German-speaking neighbor boy and notes hazards near large ships and boats on Coney Island.
Railroads join effort to curb billboard scenery
Frank E. Hayslip of Chicago notes railroads and municipal improvement groups coordinate to remove billboards and posters that mar landscapes. The Reading Railroad led the move, with others expected to follow to beautify property. H. H. Jackson of Indianapolis adds drivers are willing readers, as chauffeurs often buy books from booksellers while waiting.
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Frank E. Hayslip
Chicago
Linton
Reading Railroad
Reading Road
H. H. Jackson
Indianapolis
Chinatown Is Still There
Edgar P. Stone of Oakland says earthquake did not end Chinatown in San Francisco. He notes old Chinatown burned, a new Chinatown rebuilt in Oakland, and shares insight on retail and wholesale districts, new brickframe Chinese patterned buildings, and absence of underground Chinatown.
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San Francisco
Edgar P. Stone
Oakland
Cal
Golden Gate
Summer Plans of Artists In New York Herald Summary
New York Herald reports artists chase summer subjects farther afield with smaller colonies. Childe Hassam heads to the Isle of Shoals, Kenyon Cox moves from Lexington Avenue to Windsor, Elliott Daingerfield plans return to North Carolina, Frank Vincent DuMond opens Lyme outdoor school, Birge Harrison and John Carlson lead Art Students' League open-air work at Woodstock.
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New York Herald
Childe Hassam
Isle of Shoals
Lyme
Kenyon Cox
Lexington Avenue
Windsor
Elliott Daingerfield
North Carolina
Frank Vincent DuMond
Bettmann sworn in as U S Internal Revenue collector
United States Internal Revenue Collector Bettmann is sworn into office for a new term by Court Clerk Boyd E Dilley assisted by Chief Deputy George Crapsey and staff. Examiner Amen certified all accounts and noted about 2 million dollars in stamps in the vaults. Cincinnati Dem Club hears Bryan tonight. Nebraskan unavailable but phonograph speeches will be used. Ohio delegates to the Democratic National Convention plan a Lincoln visit next week. Taft sends congratulatory letters to Cincinnati businessmen who prize them as souvenirs.
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United States
Internal Revenue
Bettmann
Ina
Roosevelt
Amen
Boyd E. Dilley
George Crapsey
Internal Revenue Office
Cincinnati
Democratic Club
Bryan
Ohio
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Cat Question Remonstrance in Rhyme by Susie M Best
A humorous verse follows Mr O'Brien who bans cats after a chorus causes disruption. Cats escape punishment as rats thrive, prompting odious satire of a city ordinance and mythical journeys across the Styx with Browning and Lips. Susie Best signs off urging repeal and harmony.
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Styx
Herod
Group of beautiful women from two states to feature next Sunday
The Illustrated Magazine will depart from the regular single Cincinnati beauty feature and present a group of beautiful women selected from two states. The publication promises articles stories jokes and pictures for Sunday reading. It is a handsome free insert with the Sunday paper.
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Illustrated Magazine
Cincinnati
The
Baiting the Photographers at the Auditorium Annex
Reporters swarm the Annex and hotels as delegates try to stump photographers with misidentified figures. A Spooner miscue leads to witty exchanges with the ex Senator, while a mix up labels Booker T Washington as a Southern delegate, sparking laughter and a shared toast.
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Chicago Evening Post
Auditorium Annex
United States
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Annex
Spooner
Robert M. la Follette
Senate
la Follette
Booker T. Washington
Booker
Cuestfalien
Coquelin Rooster Leads Rostand Chanticleer Cast
Final arrangements set for Rostand animal drama Chanticleer at Porte Saint Martin in September. Elder Coquelin stars as Chanticleer with Jean Coquelin as the dog. Galipaux as a blackbird, Meriot as a nightingale, Leriche as a guinea hen, plus sixty other roles. Rostand at Elysee Palace Hotel, ill and anxious but plan proceeds. Frohman secures English rights.
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Edmond Rostand
Chanticleer
Porte Saint-Martin
Coquelin
Rostang
Aristophanes
M. Rostand
Elysee Palace Hotel
Charles Frohman
Little Corkers From Corkville Corkville Correspondence
Corkville notes describe social visits and daily life in Corkville. Residents mentioned include Ross Cork Ernest Daniels Tom Cunningham Bud Radebaugh and Mabel McCoy with references to driving, washing, a planned wedding and local repairs.
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Little Corkers
Corkville
Danville
In) Press-Democrat
Ross Cork
Ernest Daniels
Mrs. Smut
G. L. Fairchild
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. O’toole
Mabel McCoy
Will O’toole
Death-Record Engineer Holds Big Four Speed Run Record
Theodore Hamilton of Alton visited his father QO Hamilton en route to Hot Springs. The elder Hamilton, a Big Four engineer from St. Louis to Mattoon, claims to have killed twenty two men in eleven years while driving at sixty miles an hour. He cites bad luck for those in his path and notes his long, infamous death record on the line.
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Theodore Hamilton
Alton
QO. F. Hamilton
Hot Springs
St. Louis
Mattoon
Big Four Railroad
Birds protection movement praised by Massachusetts essay
The Boston Herald praises the Massachusetts Audubon Society for leading bird protection efforts through education and legislation. It highlights two main aims the organization supports: public awareness via traveling libraries and lectures, plus advocacy and action within state law, noting the society’s establishment as a pioneer with over six thousand members.
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Boston Herald
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Audubon ‘Society
America
The Purtiest Woman in This Town Sarepty Brown
A portrait of Sarepty Brown praised as the town’s kindness incarnate. The speaker recalls her nursing during typhoid and illness, noting her tireless care and the “golden glow of grace” she brings to the afflicted, while dismissing gossip about her.
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Sarepty Brown
Mort Peters
Old Sarepty
Brown
As Others See Us Budget Piece on Dog Tax Evasion in Chicago
The Chicago authorities hired 160 men to imitate barking dogs to detect hidden dogs and enforce the dog tax. Each night these decoys lure residents to reveal pets, with a collector charging the tax the next day. The piece also notes social ills including a disease linked to card games and fraud in liquor trades with a dangerous mix called Jake.
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Chicago
United States
Jake
Exhibit of Sweet Peas At Horticultural Hall
An exhibit titled Sweet Peas drew crowds at Horticultural Hall in Philadelphia. Dozens of gardeners displayed new varieties with bold colors from blue lavender to blackish crimson, led by Samuel Hammond of Rudolph Ellis Bryn Mawr who won seven first prizes.
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Horticultural Hall
Broad Street
Samuel Hammond
Rudolph Ellis
Bryn Mawr
Flowers Cure for Flies in New York Shop
A confectioner claims a simple mintyled remedy keeps flies away from exposed cakes and sweets. He observes mignonette in pots around his shop and cites South practice where butchers and confectioners grow it to deter flies. He notes one sprig in the window suffices.
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Liege
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