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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1902
Page
4
This page lists subscription options for The Commercial Tribune Any including daily and Sunday plans with annual and semi annual rates for in city and foreign deliveries. It notes prepaid postage, mail delivery, and contact details for the Business and News departments in Cincinnati.
Advertise and news received details list Walnut Hills Covington Washington Columbus and London bureaus with newsboys supplied at specified addresses. Reading room free to Americans.
Fragmentary OCR reads “ye REPSSEE OUR SUNDAY LAY SERMON” with unclear context. The readable text suggests a church or religious notice referencing a Sunday sermon. Further details are illegible.
A reflective sermon urges continued effort despite human failure. It recalls Ecclesiastes and Colossians, stressing doing work with all strength for God, not for worldly praise, and claims divine support through Christ with the exhortation to persevere and trust outcomes to God.
The Page 17 Paris letter was written by Mrs. Clara H. Sproull formerly of this city though her name was omitted in the article.
The Cincinnati business world and many friends mourn the illness of General Manager Murphy of the Cincinnati Southern. He is praised as an exceptional organizer and leader who drove the lease ratification campaign with clear, decisive management and earned the respect of peers and subordinates. The note expresses sincere hope for his speedy recovery and return to duty.
A digressive line notes that Kaiser Bill may not know Pottsy but argues for a full examination. It frames a call for scrutiny of the parties involved and their potential roles.
A political column contrasts William Jennings Bryan on free government. It argues free government means the majority governs while individuals voice views. It questions Bryanism variants and notes Minister Wu’s remark on Chinese exclusion reflecting regional attitudes.
A fragment reflects on tensions between Kentucky and Indiana over quarantine and smallpox concerns. It portrays a calm Ohio Valley scene while hinting at interstate friction and potential political maneuvering between the two states. The passage alludes to diplomatic issues without detailing concrete actions or outcomes.
The text notes a threat extending to every Hooiser crossing the river for trade or refilling a pocket flask. A meeting of health boards in Louisville averted quarantine and war, allowing crossing without fear while concern remains over price and jug fullness.
In Kentucky's Sixth District a pitched congressional contest acts as a test of political strength for competing factions. The race centers on party alignments, candidate trades, and voter sentiment ahead of the upcoming election.
An Illinois grand jury indicts an official and an attendant for manslaughter in the scalding death of an inmate at Jacksonville Insane Asylum. The Delaware Girls Industrial School case also prompts calls for official investigations into inmate cruelties and possible indictments.
A compact note highlights Senator Hanatou in France and Senator Hanna in Ohio, indicating parallel political figures in the two regions.
The piece recalls President Roosevelt defending living soldiers amid attacks at home while honoring Civil War and Philippine War veterans. It quotes his tribute to Union survivors and notes the parallel to Civil War triumphs under Lincoln. It mentions Aguinaldo and stresses dedication to national unity.
The text critiques enemies in the rear for aiding the war effort against the Philippines. It notes President Roosevelt and Lincoln era sentiments, condemns atrocity rhetoric, and mentions the Beef Trust’s black list being abolished yet clinging to prices. It portrays ongoing support for front-line troops and persistence of the conflict.
The article notes Karl Pearson's refutation of the old saying that big heads equal greater genius. He reports that tests on Cambridge undergraduates show only tiny brain differences affect high thought, with most intellect tied to small brain regions and white matter.
The passage cites Mr. Bryan predicting a Cuban civil war and a series of dire political outcomes. It notes Morgan of Alabama backing the Philippine policy and Moar of Massachusetts denouncing it, illustrating partisan contention and public behavior in the era.
Two Guatemalan cities plan to move to safer localities to avoid earthquakes and fear, while New York remains constrained by insular boundaries above its erupting subway.
The anthracite mine owners organize and arm men as they prepare for arbitration, signaling readiness for conflict as negotiations appear unlikely to favor them.
The piece mocks Tommy Johnson’s goal of using the governorship as a stepping stone to the presidency. It argues his plan fails in a state that understands politics and references moving a British mule camp from Chalmette toward Philadelphia to inspire Republican supporters in Missouri.
The item jokes about police escorts for meat delivery wagons in Chicago and ponders who protects drivers or cargo while hinting at broader issues. It references Congress spending, Uncle Sam and currency, and mentions figures like Baron Broker and Tommy Johnson in a satirical tone. It also alludes to Baltimore weather, Dedoration Day, the Schley incident, and Mont Pelee. Kaiser Bill is said to deny knowledge of Potts.
Fragmentary verses praise Martinique's beaches and mountains while recalling St Pierre's ruin and Pelean tragedy. The piece blends vivid coastal imagery with doomed symbolism, ending with stray lines about Versailles Kentucky.
The speaker recalls a bright moonlit night in the city contrasting with the West where his blue-eyed Mary waited. He longs for the farm life, recalls jokes and laughter in buckskin, and laments Mary’s grave out West as his spirit wanes with age.
A reader letter laments gambling's ruinous effects on a family, contrasting moral decay with calls for responsible living. The author recalls a widowed elder's critique of betting and notes shifting church and press dynamics, urging caution in modern temptations.
A humorous old column describes Gretchen the baker's daughter with china blue eyes and blonde hair. It notes her merriment and occasional loafing while hinting at hidden mischief and a playful scene around meals and beer. A warm number mentions a hot gate of ping pong and a dining room table with an asbestos cover.
The poem ridicules a man who hides truth with lies and blames others for his faults. It satirizes the economy as the path to ruin and mocks frugality that wounds the creator, ending with a warning about trouble brewing as money passes to a hired grass cutter.
Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a hearing at its Vine street office Monday afternoon June 2 at 8 oclock to discuss locating a Cartegie branch library in Brighton.
The article argues that eruptions including eczema and pimples arise from humors whether inherited or acquired via faulty digestion. It warns against drying medicines as dangerous and advocates a digestive reform as the remedy.
A terse note describes a student at an art school facing a choice to pose for a still-life class. The writer expresses worry about whether to take the job, indicating uncertainty and potential social pressure.
A witty exchange shows Louis XVI reacting to the quip about the sans culottes. The Court Chamberlain falters with a blush while the king remains amiable and puzzled by the mob’s label.
Readable bits show a linguistic note on the expression that gracia says originated with the notion of the early bird catching the worm. The excerpt hints at the phrase’s popular usage and its possible earliest reference.
A quaint note from a 18th century voice shows a fish hawker insisting that customers want fish caught tomorrow and to have it today, highlighting the humor of market bargaining and freshness.
A gardener tries to disprove an Asss claim of lacking sentiment by inviting it to stay in his cucumber field. Overnight the field is ruined as the Ass revels in mischief, proving the moral that every action has consequences and a kind act may provoke a harsh response.
W. J. Murphy, general manager of the Cincinnati Southern Railway, suffered a stroke of paralysis in Louisville Friday. Though speech was lost and his right side temporarily paralyzed, he has shown rapid improvement within 24 hours. He can move his arm slightly and doctors expect full recovery in days, despite initial critical conditions and fears.
The Court of Appeals discusses municipal home rule, stating a city acts as both a state agency and a private community rights holder. It warns the legislature cannot fix firemen salaries or other local service wages, as these are governmental and property rights tied to community protection and public works.
The Ohio Republican convention opens as the first in states to meet ahead of next fall elections. Led by Senator Hanna and National Committee leaders, the platform signals key campaign themes and gauges party sentiment on major issues.
The Louisville Post calls for nonpartizan juries and due process in all trials. It urges following the London Kentucky Federal Court example to shield judicial proceedings from partisan animosity and to punish lawbreakers through proper legal channels.
In Covington the Wright nomination is seen as igniting a fierce race within a Democratic Appellate District. Republicans, buoyed by wins in Kenton and Campbell counties, push to influence the national contest and sway district leadership toward Washington’s administration.
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