Commercial Tribune local and international delivery rates
The notice lists subscription prices and mailing details for the Commercial Tribune, including daily and Sunday rates, regional bureaus in Walnut Hills Covington Newport and London, and payment and mailing instructions. It also notes reading room access for Americans.
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Gilbert Av
Covington
Scott St
Newport
York St. Washington
Munsey Building
London
Weather record for July 21 1908 shows warm trend
Yesterday's cool and cloudy conditions gave a maximum of 74 degrees. Forecast indicates a rise to warm sultry weather today with humidity high and wind from the southwest. Temperature comparisons note 1907 90 1906 84 and 1900 76 as record contrasts.
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S.W
Midwest Weather Fair With Warmer Thursday Notes
Ohio Indiana and Kentucky and West Virginia forecast fair on Wednesday and Thursday. Warmer Thursday with light variable winds in Indiana and overall milder conditions across the region.
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Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginisia
Indiana
Ocean Steamship Movements
Shipping updates show multiple arrivals and sails across Atlantic routes. Vessels include Kaiser Wilhelm II to Bremen, and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen. Georgian arriving from Boston. Wimbledon from Aberdeen to Washington. Devonia from Boston. Lusitania from New York. Moltke from New York. Ida sailing to New York. Madonna sailing to New York. United States arriving from New York. Pennsylvania near Sandy Hook en route to New York. Haverford and Ivernia arriving for Liverpool. Kronprinz Wilhelm arriving from New York.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
Bremen
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Nordham
Rotterdam
London
Boston
Liverpool
Lusitania
Queenstown
Hamburg
Argentina
Marseilles
Copenhagen
United States
Sable Island
Pennsylvania
Sandy Hook
Haverford
Philadelphia
Ivernia
Cincinnati Hotel Arrivals List
A long roster of guests stays at Cincinnati hotels including Gibson M L Frost Providence R I Cunliff Detroit William Gibson Pittsburg C W Edwards Chicago Linton L E Bratt Coshocton Hartman son Nashville Gatling Lynchburg Va A B White New York Burnet M W May New York Harry Bell Chicago G W Kilgore Louisville J P Miller Cleveland St Nicholas Otto Germer Erie George Weldig Chicago P M Cabell New York A E Moakler New York Grand Mr and Mrs E Robidour Montreal John A Roman Philadelphia J W Myers Mitch H H Squire Cleveland Lackman W A Stanley Kokomo Ind W Speakman Pittsburg William Childs New York F E Hine Indianapolis Ind Emery P Middleton Dayton Sam Powers New Richmond Henry C Bartling Chicago J D Underhill Middlesboro Ky Havin W J Heck Athol Mass Louis J Spencer Portsmouth C T F Pettus Jr Wilson N C J W Redmond Toledo Palace Mr and Mrs H Yamfleck Richmond Ind E L Patterson Brooks ville Ind Mrs R G Cooley Indianapolis J P Robinson Tilton Ky Munro Harry Balsley Detroit H J Smith New York E D Miles Dayton A Eberstadt Amarillo Tex
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Mitch
H. H. Squire
Cleveland
Lackman
W. A. Stanley
Kokomo
Ind
W. Speakman
Pittsburg
William Childs
New York
F. E. Hine
Indianapolis
Emery
Middleton
Dayton
Sam Powers
New Richmond
Henry C. Bartling
Chicao
J. D. Underhill
Middlesboro
Haviin
W. J. Heck
Athol
Mass
Louis J. Spencer
Portsmouth
T. F. Pettus, Jr
Wilson, N. C
J. W. Redmond
Toledo Palace
Munro
Harry Balsley
Detroit
H. J. Smith
E. D. Miles
A. Eberstadt
Amarillo
Tex
Senator Smith Guests At Sinton Hotel In Newark Visit
United States Senator James W. Smith of Newark is staying at the Sinton for a day or two. Manager Roth of the Sinton recently returned from the Host after attending the Hotel Men's Mutual Protective Association meeting in Saratoga. He also spent time in New York and notes Saratoga’s racing season is shortened this year. Roth expects a large crowd in the coming weeks.
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United States
James W. Smith
Newark
N. J
Sinton
Roth
Men’s Mutual Protective Association
Saratoga
New York
Mr. Roth
Notable Cincinnati Delegation Registers in Paris
Albert and Mrs. McCullough Robert H. Taft Charles W. Bosworth Isadore Mrs. Lester and Sylvia Reins of Cincinnati registered at The Herald office in Paris today as visitors.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
Albert
McCullough
Robert H. Taft
Charles W. Bosworth
Isadore
Lester
Sylvia Reins
Cincinnati
Herald
Taft Addresses Germantown Dedication of Bath County Courthouse
Judge Taft delivered a tactful and gracious address at Germantown Virginia for the Bath County Courthouse dedication. He praised the people as the government, emphasizing jury service and posse comitatus, and urged trust in the American populace and its elected servants. The nonpartisan speech resonated with Virginians and the nation.
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Taft
Germantown
Virginia
Bath County
Posse Comitatus
Europe
Is the Operator Immune in Telegraph Telegram Incident
A Washington telegram altered by an operator to insert the word not reversed Representative Fassett's intention. The grand jury declined to indict the operator, despite the District Attorney's charge of forgery. The telegraph company discharged the operator, highlighting debates on legal immunity and penalties.
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Albany
Representative Fassett
Hughes
Washington
Fassett
Western Union
Grand Jury
Telegraph Company
Champ Clark Calls for Reforms in National Conventions
The article notes Champ Clark of Missouri argues there should be no universal consent or dissent in National conventions. He criticizes noise and favors reducing delegates by half to ensure serious deliberation when nominating a President and Vice President and formulating a platform. He advocates holding conventions in more dignified halls.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Clark on National Conventions and Democratic Platform Readings
The piece recounts Mr. Clark's claim about hearing the 1904 Democratic platform read, notes gallery influence at Denver, questions Bryan’s role and convention size, and contrasts claims about pension bills and the Ohio G A R encampment with the Denver platform. It cites Senator Daniel, Mr. Bryan, and Sherwood in debates over pension and political strategy.
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Bryan
Committee
Daniel
United States
Democratic Party
Judge Kohlsaar’s ruling on railroad ad passes spurs rural aid query
Chicago judge Kohlsaar bans railroads from paying for advertising in exchange for passes. Rural readers wonder if agricultural products or subscriptions should be offered in return, echoing debates on support and fairness for country communities.
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Kohlsaar
Chicago
Campaign rhetoric cited as Republicans gain majority
The passage quotes Meggsrs. Bryan and Kern claiming the struggle is for the people as the Republican majority strengthens since Bryan led the Democratic party.
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Bryan
Kern
Mr. Bryan
Parody Riffs On Airship Politics In The Memphis Appeal
The Memphis Commercial Appeal quips about airship era campaigns. It contrasts 19th century rhetoric with current campaign imagery referencing Mr. Bryan and the Democratic party as an oversized airship.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Witty remark stirs at wedding topic in Charleston
The Charleston News and Courier quips about a young man falling overboard into matrimony and whether such jokes are fit for the bride’s ears. The social jab hints at marriage pressures and courtship norms in contemporary society.
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Charleston News and Courier
Poet Turns Charge Into Political Battle
It is charged up against Mr. John Worth Kern that he writes poetry. But it isn't a fair way of fighting a man simply because he is on the losing ticket.
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John Worth Kern
Mikado Aims to Restrain Captain Hobson
The Mikado intends to restrain Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, signaling a possible action or challenge that could burden Hobson with significant responsibilities or consequences.
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Mikado
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Lincoln Crack Band Led By Addison Walz
Addison Walz leads a crack band at Lincoln while Mr. Bryan offers willing support for a merry dance indicating local social links and activity in the community.
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Addison Walz
Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
Bryan Declines Third Run as People Force Change
The text notes a political stance where Mr. Bryan agrees to a single presidency but public sentiment prevents a one term only plan. It implies ongoing demand for leadership beyond a single term.
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Mr. Bryan
Diplomats Depart Venezuela Limiting U.S. Influence
The note observes that as more diplomats exit Venezuela, Castro gains greater discretion. It frames the shift as reducing U.S. leverage and increasing Castro’s room to maneuver in regional affairs.
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Venezuela
Castro
Cubs Favor Third Place Aghast English Athletes
A playful jab contrasts Greek and American fans as English athletes struggle while the Cubs settle for third, noted in a light, observational tone.
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Cubs
Sherwood pension bills stir veteran row in Tribune letter
General Keifer rebuts claims that Sherwood proposed a per diem pension for eighteen month veterans and declares no such bill ever reached Congress. He notes two bills creating a volunteer roll did not include pensions and asserts the issue was used for political aims, while he supports broad aid to living comrades and orphans.
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Commercial Tribune
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Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Sherwood
J. Warren Keifer
Branch
Phillies and Reds Spar in Key Park Games
Notes describe a day of baseball at the park with the Phillies and Reds vying for a top spot near leaders. The piece praises Philadelphia as a true ball town and wishes the Reds a strong showing in foreign venues, especially Philadelphia, while a political interview anecdote about a cautious old German ends without a clear stance, mentioning Taft Bryan and Ringling Brothers.
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Cincinnatis
Philadelphia
Reds
Quakertown
Frank Bancroft
Taft
Bryan
Dem Poys
Ringling Brothers
Readers seek relief from noise and roads in city letters
A citizen urges The Commercial Tribune to address heavy night traffic on Rockdale and Highland avenues with flat-wheeled cars and noisy trailers. The writer notes granite pavement concerns and variable road materials, suggesting better hardening of macadam and lime from hard veins to extend road life.
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Rockdale Avenue
Harvey Avenue
Reading Road
Highland Avenue
Plea for the Disobedient from Mt. Auburn
A reader letter criticizes a father's public vow to bar a 17 year old daughter, urging patient love over harshness. The writer argues mercy and restraint better serve family peace, and warns against pride and rash judgment, calling for compassionate parental response. W. Be. Hathaway signs from Mt. Auburn, July 21, 1908.
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Commercial Tribune
W. BE. Hathaway
Mt. Auburn
The Barber and the Bald Spot Comic Exchange
A Chicago Tribune joke features a barber offering an expensive wig for a bald crown. The exchange ends with the barber losing a customer as the comedy hinges on the bald man’s claim the wig is cute and pricey.
Social and Personal Notes From Avonale Area Weddings
In Avondale Miss Grace Davis Critchell will wed John E. Tracy of Chicago at St. Andrews Church this afternoon. Attendants include Katherine Eaton Critchell and Dr. Robert W. Morris. A wedding supper will follow at the Critchell home on Camden Avenue. Other social items note Miss Lenora McCracken hosting May Wright of Hamilton at Woodburn Avenue, Mrs. Walter Herschede hosting an all day event at Crystal Lake, Mrs. Charles Hinsch hosting guests for Mrs. William Wallace Innes, and various visits and society gatherings around Avon Dale and Covington with church and park events, charity fundraisers, and a forthcoming sermon by Dr. Sasamori.
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Grace Davis Critchell
B. P. Critchell
John E. Tracy
Chicago
Katherine Eaton Critchell
Robert W. Morris
Critchell
Camden Avenue
Lenora McCracken
Woodburn Avenue
May Wright
Hamilton, O
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Besse O’barr
Besse Carnahan
Richard Anderson
Elizabeth Sullivan
Stella Griffin
Clara Cahill
Walter Herschede
Crystal Lake
Robert Heekin
Charles A. Hinsch
Mitchell Avenue
William Wallace Innes
Frances Kauffman
St. Louis
M. A. Spencer
Gertrude Spencer
Boston
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New York City
Isabel Thomas
Mt. Auburn
Naples
New York
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Weston
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Rose Hill
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Wade Thrasher
Dexter Place
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Harry M. Levy
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George H. Stearns
Dana Avenue
Michael Ibold
Whitfield Avenue
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Europe
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Vernonville
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Chattanooga
Tenn
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Georgian Bay
T. H. Noonan
Dakota Avenue
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Golden
Robbins
First Baptist
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Personal travel plans and guests across Avondale families
A lengthy roster of Avondale residents and relatives detailing summer trips and relocations. Motifs include visits to Boston Nantucket and New York City. Several families plan extended stays in Mackinac Island Bay View and Colorado with multiple companions and carryovers into Canada and Europe.
Kentucky Society News Roundup
Newport residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rentz plan a trip to Crab Orchard Springs Kentucky. Mrs. Ella Baker entertains at the Colonial Newport with card sessions. Mrs. Clyde Emrich hosts the Embroider Club at Inverness. Dr. J. M. Stoughton and wife visited Covington and travel to Middletown from Lancaster. J Harry Giani of Newport spends summer at Ross. Miss Jang Wisnall of Covington attends a music teachers course in Chicago. Miss Ruthert from Arlington Heights returns home after a gay outing.
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Harry Rentz
Newport
Crab Orchard Springs
Kentucky
Ella Baker
Colonial
Clyde Emrich
Inverness
J. M. Stoughton
Frances Mansér
Covington
Middletown
Lancaster
J. Harry Giani
Ross, Ky
Jang Wisnall
Chicago
Academy of Music
Miss Ruthert
Arlington Heights
Argentine Leader Comments on Term Lengths and Exports
S G O'Farrell of the Argentine House of Deputies says there is no national election until 1910, praising a six year presidential term. He discusses Argentina's export growth, noting wheat shipments of millions of tons, large corn exports, and cattle trade with Europe and Brazil. He wheels toward Europe aboard with compatriots.
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O’farrell
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Three Die As Live Wires Drop On Fire Scene
During a fire at the Kline Building in Altoona Pennsylvania on July 21 three persons were electrocuted by live wires that dropped to the street. The dead are Joseph Byers a fireman Joseph Frick a lineman for the Edison Electric Company and Harry Deshong a 12 year old boy. Byers and Frick were instantly killed and Deshong was fatally injured as the wires wrapped around his neck and scorched his head.
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Joseph Frick
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Byers
Frick
Young Deshong
Finley Meets Democrats in Cincinnati on Campaign Mission
Democratic state figure W L Finley visited Cincinnati for discussions with L G Bernard and Personal Liberty League members. Finley denied any deal with the league as part of the fall campaign while reaffirming hopes Harmon carries Hamilton County.
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W. L. Finley
Cincinati
L. G. Bernard
Finley
Linton
Harmon
Hamilton County
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Harris
John Schwaab
League
Ohio
Pattison
Harvey Garber
Judge Harmon
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Columbus
Americans Awarded Legion of Honor Decorations
Paris confers officer rank on Walter McEwan Chicago artist and Paul W. Bartlett New York sculptor. Chevalier honors go to Alexander T. Mason Newark Alliance Francaise head Dr Charlee A L Reed Cincinnati Richard Watson Gilder New York and Alexander Hamilton Revell Chicago.
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Legion of Honor
Walter McEwan
Chicago
Paul W. Bartlett
New York
Alexander T. Mason
Newark
The
Alliance Francaise
Charlee A. L. Reed
Cincinnati
Richard Watson Gilder
Alexander Hamilton Revell
Rich widow to wed Count in Chicago circle
Mrs John B Stetson widow of the late hat man of Philadelphia is engaged to marry Count Santa Eulalia Portuguese Consul at Chicago. The widow admitted the truth of the report in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
John B. Stetson
Santa Eulalia
Chicago
Water Wagon Wager Ends In City Judgment
Otto Freudenstein of St Louis won $250 from William Clauss, president of Cincinnati Gas Coke and Mining, in a St Louis Magistrate Court. Freudenstein says he stayed on the water wagon for a year after Clauss offered the prize for not falling off. Clauss meanwhile says the bet was a salary raise offer and he left the company soon after.
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Otto Freudenstein
St. Louis
William Clauss
Cincinnati Gas Coke and Mining Company
Freudenstein
Clauss
Society Lions Roar In Furore
A Baltimore American snippet quotes a punning exchange on social prominence. The remark suggests a public uproar described as a furore, highlighting wit over social spectacle.
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Baltimore American
Dr Miles Heart Cure for heart pain and palpitations
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Cure relieves heart pain palpitation and irregular pulse by strengthening heart nerves and muscles. It asserts quick relief with a money back promise if the first bottle fails and cites a testimonial from Mrs Mary C of Sullivan Missouri.
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Miles
Mary C
Oae
Sullivan
Money Back
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Sealed bids sought for Bellevue water franchise
Bellevue Kentucky seeks bids for a 20 year exclusive water franchise to lay and operate mains pipes hydrants and appurtenances through town streets and alleys. Bids due August 13 1908 with a $30 000 surety and $1 000 bid bond required. The town reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Ublicy
Board of Council
Board of Couns
George Melg
Belave
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