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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
6
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Listings detail branch offices in Cincinnati Covington Washington Columbus and London with addresses for advertisements and news supply. Reading room access is free to American visitors at the London and other bureaus.
A Franklin County Grand Jury indictment accuses Governor William S. Taylor of complicity in the conspiracy to assassinate State Senator William Goebel. The piece questions court secrecy and delayed service, alleging political influence and a national insult to Kentucky’s judiciary amid Taylor’s bid for renomination.
The piece argues Britain will soon control the Transvaal and Pretoria. It foresees the Boer Republics merging into a few great nations, with liberty expanding globally. Tallichel predicts Boers gain civil rights while remaining free to emigrate, speak, and resist unjust authority.
The passage predicts that by the year 2000 the great change will not harm inhabitants and may improve them. It claims Transvaal and the Orange Free State will be better off in a few years with greater freedom, liberal commerce, and prosperity. The old Boers may mourn, but the younger generation will adapt.
A historical analysis blaming Europe and especially Russia for meddling in China during the Boxer crisis. The piece argues Russia benefited from upheaval to safeguard its interests while US forces focus on protecting citizens. It lauds Grant as a savior comparable to Washington and urges lasting memory of his service.
General Ulysses S. Grant is valued by Americans for his war leadership and public service. The piece compares his role to Washington, notes steadfast support from former foes, and recalls Democratic praise at a national monument dedication.
The text argues that Boer envoys should not return to the Transvaal as free citizens, but rather to a British colony. It suggests an extended tour of American farming regions, where they would be welcomed, and proclaims that genuine freedom is found in the United States. It invites them to bring their families and tell neighbors to come to the home of the brave and the land of the free.
A note recalls Julia Ward Howe turning eighty one, with Mrs. Stanton at eighty five and Mrs. Livermore around eighty, praising veteran suffragists who helped shape the movement half a century ago.
The Supreme Court rules Admiral Dewey and his men receive only half the claimed bounty for Manila Bay, arguing they faced no superior opposing force. Public opinion expects a strong reaction to the decision.
The piece urges business leaders to supply funds for Cincinnati’s Fall Festival, arguing that wealthy support is crucial and a stingy approach will fail in modern times. It emphasizes money as the key to a successful event.
The writer compares a Duke’s dominance to rivals with far smaller numbers noting he is not a Wellington or Nelson and suggesting a possible era defining win despite outsized support for the opponent. The piece frames the imbalance in force and the potential outcome.
Some conservative Democrats press Mr Bryan to repudiate the Sioux Falls platform he runs on. Yet repudiation is unlikely since he probably dictated every plank of the program.
The heiress Hetty Green rejects insinuations that her daughter will wed a French count. She dismisses the claim with indignation, possibly after neighborly counsel from the Gould family.
The editor praises Confederate supporters in his signature style calling him the last of the old guard whose personality permeates his work. This homage marks a veiled endorsement from a prominent press figure of the era.
The Clark wedding proceeded as scheduled in New York and drew full newspaper coverage, with reporters noting the event despite the presence of about a dozen detectives.
Congress will probably adjourn next Wednesday and there is hope that a mass of ill digested legislation will not be rushed through at the last moment.
Over ten years fire and business failures caused about 2.1 billion dollars in losses. The article cites credit issues and carelessness as the main factors behind the vast damage.
A playful weather note jests that Latonia week races could be between ducks or fish, reflecting a lighthearted weather reporter tone about the upcoming events.
The will of Abram Holker of New Orleans leaves 10000 dollars and a valuable collection of books to the New Orleans free library. Martin Maginnis, appointed Senator by Governor Smith of Montana, is a native of Wayne County New York and is 60 years old. A statue honoring Cardinal Lavigerie has been dedicated at Biskra near the Sahara. Joaquin Miller is listed in San Francisco city directory as a fruit farmer though that is his amusement.
Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts is expected to be selected as the permanent chairman of the Republican National Convention. The article notes his long public service, Harvard education, and roles in the House and Senate. It also mentions no night session, high demand for convention tickets, and parade duties for the Blaine Club. Votes count is scheduled for tomorrow with final results announced midweek.
The wash silk waists are described as attractive and fashionable this season. They feature no linings and a simple neck finish with stock fullness. A white black and white striped silk version is highlighted, with linen duck and a cravat detail mentioned.
G B White of Standard Oil New York visited on Change. Introduced by President Allen, White will reside in Cincinnati until fall for special duties. He has rented a flat on Mt. Auburn for his stay.
News from the Philippines reports Miss Bessie Egbert daughter of the late General Egbert engaged to Lieutenant Charles Kilbourne of the Sixteenth Infantry. Kilbourne earned promotion through a daring telegraph wire cutting act fought bravely in enemy territory. The wedding is planned soon. The piece also covers the Widows' Home annual fete with details of the festival committees and attendees.
A collection of brief notes on historical figures including Senator Hoar’s piano playing, Judge Biddle as a self-educated scholar, the Duke of Argyll’s home life, General Otis receiving a silver loving cup, the Pope recognizing Princess Stephane Lo noy as Countess Lonoy, and various academic and biographical curiosities from Gallaudet’s Yale role to exhumation plans for Gambetta.
Chas. A. Milton of the firm Hesser Milton Renahan applied for Change membership yesterday. He is endorsed by John Brashears, president of the retail coal men’s organization, and Richard Folsom. Wm. Von Bargen, formerly of Cincinnati and now with Armour Co. in Hamburg, Germany, was registered on Change yesterday. He was introduced by B. Schapker.
A. Mitchell Jr of Lexington Ky introduced by O Paxton and Austin Peay of Clarksville Tenn introduced by Cc H King were visitors on Third Street. A S Rice of Cathier Bank Cynthiana Ky called at Third National Bank. Word came of William Kohn of Kohn Co death in St Louis. Major William J Klein arrived in Hamburg May 11 after four weeks abroad and will travel four months in Europe.
A dark wrack drifts and a lone boat carries a man and narrator as the sea rises. They watch the wrack burn on the rocks while a boat sinks on the Moyle with no help near, leaving him lost beneath the salt sea.
A social column details preparations for teas and garden parties with Mrs J C Gallagher steering a Philippine booth. Attendants include Misses Shillito Felton Maxwell and Lawson with Mr Berger’s magic show drawing crowds. Families and guests travel to cottages in Michigan and Camden for summer visits and engagements announced.
The Mt Lookout M E Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society plans its annual reception and mite box opening tomorrow at 2 pm at Mrs Jas T Sherwood's Grace avenue Norwood. The program includes hymns prayers piano solos vocal numbers and letters from mission fields. The New Citizens Educational League held a meeting at Gibson House with talk on labor and hygiene and a farewell gathering planned for June 30. The Walnut Hills Church Pastor's Aid Society will meet this afternoon at Mrs I D Jones's home with officer elections and a social hour.
In the Montgomery Advertiser, Mr. Bryan asserts the East is educated on the silver issue and extends this claim to the entire country, arguing there is no longer any show of success for it.
In Chicago Record, observers allege that moderates seeking the middle-of-the-road Populist nomination for Dewey aim to suppress the early boom before it expands.
In a European development Kaiser Wilhelm II accepts the title of Austrian Field Marshal. In America President Roosevelt receives an honorary membership in the Stonecutters' Union.
A 1900 guide outlines simple sauces: Cream Sauce blends fresh butter flour salt pepper parsley and cream with stock, simmered and strained, with optional mushrooms onion bay leaf and mignonette. Egg Sauce No 2 describes hard boiled eggs diced and stirred gently into melted butter with seasoning.
M L Sternberger of Jackson and his brothers stay at the Grand while noting strong May coal output in the Ohio district. Professors and businessmen from Ann Arbor Columbus Chicago and Lexington appear at several hotels. A Hotel Men's Association meeting at the Gibson yielded no public news.
The article cites official despatches and letters noting English ignorance of Boer movements while Boers tracked British deployments. It notes a Ladysmith relief force correspondent finding Buller’s orders translated in the Boer laager at Monte Cristo and questions the value of a large Boer official’s retaining fee. It argues inadequate information arose from Boer sympathizers, spies, and corruption amid difficulties of operating in hostile terrain.
A humorous column sketches dating and gender traits with sly jabs at women's money, corsets, and flirtations. It notes women carrying money or bills, children desiring a baby brother but preferring a dog, and girls reacting shyly when caught in playful indiscretions.
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