Subscribers urged to remit in advance for 1906 issue rates
The Commercial Tribune outlines subscription prices for daily weekly and Sunday editions, with foreign rates for Britain and continents. It lists payment methods, address requirements, and multiple branch offices in Cincinnati Covington Newport Columbus Washington London for reader service.
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Washington
Posrtal Telegraph Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Trafalgar Square
May ends with driest conditions in fifteen years
The Ohio Valley records a dry May with only 1.36 inches of rain, 2.22 inches below normal. May 31 1906 in Cincinnati shows a high of 83 and a low of 66 with light rain totaling .06 inches. Temperatures rise into June, while overall excess heat accumulates.
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Illinois
Missouri
Cincinnati
Weather Bureau
Midwest Weather: Showers and Cooler Across States
Ohio reports showers and cooler Friday with Saturday fair and fresh west winds. West Virginia notes showers and cooler Friday and Saturday with fair skies. Kentucky expects showers Friday. central and eastern portions cooler, Saturday fair and warmer. Indiana sees showers and thunderstorms Friday, cooler in the north, Saturday fair with fresh west to northwest winds.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Ocean Steamship Movements Reported by Wireless
The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria near Plymouth expected today. Koenig Albert and Romax arrived in New York from Naples. La Savole heads to Havre while Lucania nears New York dock. Multiple ships reported arrivals and sailings at Liverpool, Naples, Genoa, and Sable Island with wireless communications noted.
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Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
New York
Wireless Telegraph
Plymouth
Koenig Albert
Naples
Lizard
la Savole
Havre
Romax
la Provence
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Hamburg
Citta di Torino
Genoa
Republic
Azores
Gibraltar
Sable Island
Lucania
Liverpool
Marconi
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Moltke
Nantucket
Trieste
Altonia
Getty
Oceanic
Nord Amerika
Antwerp
Queenstown
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el Piemonte
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Texas
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Knight of St. George
San Francisco
Lorraine
Malin Head
Montreal
Moville
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la Savoie
London
Mesaba
Yokohama
Tideus
Singapore
Hongkong
Victoria
B. C
Tacoma
Southwark
Quebec
Westernland
Philadelphia
Rivers and Harbors Bill Promises Big Ohio Valley Role
The Sundry Civil Bill authorizes 17.8 million for rivers and harbors with total appropriations of 103 million, including 2.3 million to the Mississippi and 1.28 million to the Ohio for dam work and related projects. The Ohio Valley backs a unified national policy, under Cincinnati leadership, to secure sustained federal funding for inland waterways and port improvements.
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St. Louis
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
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Ohio Valley
Navy
Cincinnati
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Earthquake Theories Stir Debate On Shape And Safety
The article surveys 1892 to present shocks and notes Prof Turner and Prof Milne argue the earth may be pear shaped under stress, challenging the round earth teaching. It questions safety zones and criticizes inability to forecast quakes, while praising science yet cautioning against fatalism and harsh judgment of a suicide case in Pittsburgh.
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Turner
Greenwich Observatory
Milne
London
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West Indies
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Krakatoa
Charleston
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Copernicus
Gallileo
Egypt
British Association For the Advancement of Science
The Commercial Tribune Vacation Guide Promotes Trips
The Cincinnatian and nearby city dwellers are urged to read The Commercial Tribune for vacation ideas as they plan trips to seaside resorts or mountain retreats.
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Cincinnatian
Commercial Tribune
Maryland probes Connecticut oyster bedding system
Maryland has dispatched a commission to Connecticut to investigate the state’s oyster bedding operations. The move is described as a transfer of attention to an area of established practice, with the Charleston News and Courier noting skepticism about the effort.
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Maryland
Connecticut
Newcastle
Tillman Reflects On Greatness And Solitude In Moments
A fragment recalls a humorous, solitary moment featuring Tillman as he contemplates the nature of greatness and the humor found in lone reflection. The tone hints at a lighthearted, introspective scene within a broader profile.
Governor and Sheriff Clash Over Delays In Law Session
The piece notes a sparring between Pennsylvania’s governor and Delaware County’s sheriff over legal points as a special session of the Delaware Legislature approaches. It mentions a Madrid bullfight tied to the occasion and hints at reforms by Princess Ena.
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Delaware County
Delaware
Madrid
Ena
Objecting to Speaker Cannon Over Attendance Control
The objection centers on Speaker Cannon forcing member attendance and then steering business to fit his preferences, drawing criticism from colleagues who say procedure is being used to influence outcomes.
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Vacation Promo Prompts Senator’s Quip
The Commercial Tribune advertises following on vacation with a wry line from Senator B of K criticizing loss and salary. The note suggests a political quip rather than a news event.
Memorial Day crowds exceed previous attendances at Latonia and nationwide
The writer notes record crowds on Memorial Day at Latonia due to favorable weather and a balanced handicap. He cites high streetcar earnings, discusses small saloon closures amid tax aims, and predicts state treasuries will fill despite varied business impacts.
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Latonia
Kat
Foraker Speech Praised for Courage and Self-Respect
The Washington Standard lauds Senator Foraker for opposing the rate bill after a speech that stresses conviction and honesty. It notes he, along with Senators Morgan and Pettus, refused to back the criticized policy and preserved self-respect, earning respect from admirers of manliness.
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Ohio
Foraker
Crow
Morgan
Pettus
Iceman and coal man price rise ballad echoes
A satirical piece frames customers betting on higher costs for ice coal meat and fuel as prices soar. The dialogue mocks consumer patience amid looming shortages and contrasts with a serious discussion on bridge bidding and dummy declarations in a separate 1906 article excerpt.
Bridge Whist Drawn For Commercial Tribune
Around bridge whist table conducted for The Commercial Tribune by the Greatest American Authority.
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Card Play Strategy in Bridge Problem Noll Leads
In this excerpt the adviser urges dummy to lead a spade while in the lead, arguing the move is essential to access the king. If spades are not led now the suit may never be reentered, risking domination by opponents. The hypothetical Noll problem then shows trumping and discards to force a return of the lead and force the opponent to resolve the spade situation.
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R. F. Foster
Dummy
Noll
Luncheon Hour Tale of a Five Dollar Bill Transfer
A Cincinnati Luncheon Hour tale recalls a Price Hill matron on an Elberon avenue car who paid a nickel for a transfer and tried to use a five dollar bill for fare. The conductor refused, she rode off, wandered to a drug store, paid with the five, and shared the odd experience, ending with Price Hill in sight.
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Price Hill
Walnut Hills
Elberon Avenue
National Bank
June weddings a favorite says Bishop Olmsted
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports Bishop Olmsted of Colorado praising June as the month for weddings at a Denver dinner. The piece also notes a jeweler’s remark about well dressed young men seeking engagement rings and a joke about a boy's first cigar from Santo Domingo and its stomach ache.
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Colorado
Denver
Chicago
Jackson
Chicago News
Santo Domingo
Cincinnati Hotel Arrivals List with Major Travelers
A roster of hotel guests including Grand-w and St. Nicholas properties. Names span Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Pittsburg Indianapolis Newark and other cities with entries for Fischer Sayle McCoy Goodwin Barker and several others. The list reflects a busy travel period with guests from multiple states and regions.
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P.c
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Havre
Sete
Beecens
Galveston
Ateenee
Rapid City
Corpus Christi
Pender
Chattanooga
Cheyenne
Memphis
Denver
Nashville
Banta Fe
Parkersburg
North Platte
Pittsburg
Pueblo
Louisville
Dodge City
Cincinnati
Oklahoma Pre
Columbus
Abilene el Paso
Q'Appelle
Grand Rapids
Calgary
Pay Cabo Csvevanes
W. C. Clark
Detroit
L. B. Melville
John Robb
F. E. Bray
Chicago
Urnet
C. M. Fischer
Gerald J. McCoy
C. G. Cassell
St. Nicholas
W. D. Sayle
J. Geistley
A. F. Straeger
Milwaukee
John R. Goodwin
George Barry
L. Turner
Lackman
J. K. Hughes
Troy
Tex
Arthur H. Moore
Newark
N. J
F. L. Bosworth
Minneapolis
H. E. Sperrs
Hartford
Conn
Munro—Beén
Greenfield
Baltimore
W. EB. Wilson
M. A. Eiseman
Paul E. Will
Palace
Marion Perry
Indianapolis
A. J. Ayers
Adrian, Mich
R. Skillman
M. Labanoff
Birmingham
Alabama
Visitors Registered at the Business Men's Club
The Business Men's Club logged a list of visitors from multiple cities. Names include Thomas A. Combs William Klais Pat Moores Ernest Cassidy H G Tands R L Brown John F Franklin E A St Louis John A Fox Ed May J Noble E D Miller Samuel Lehman F F Johnson H B Gates D S Gates W A MacMopen David B Gamble Judge Reengold with cities Lexington Frankfort Covington St Louis Indianapolis Akron Salt Lake City Chicago Richmond Lebanon and others.
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Business Men’s Club
Business Men's Club
Thomas ‘A. Combs
William Klais
Pat Moores
Ernest Cassidy
Lexington
H. G. Tands
Frankfort
R. L. Brown
Covington
John F. Franklin
BE. St. Louis
John A. Fox
Blythville
Ark
Ed May
Indianapolis
J. Noble
Akron
E. D. Miller
Salt Lake City
Samuel Lehman
M. Gross
Wife
City
F. F. Johnson
Chicago
H. B. Gates
D. 8. Gates
Richmond
Ind
W. A. MacMopen
New York
David B. Gamble
Judge Reengold
Lebanon
Human emotions haunt a prison tale and idle banter
A collection of verses and jokes recounts a doomed prison romance, a betrayed lover, and a chorus of light humorous sketches. It blends a crime confession with witty social quips and overheard street talk from various characters.
Choate Ill but Not Serious Says Family
Special Dispatch reports former ambassador Joseph H. Choate is ill at his New York home on May 31. Family members say the condition is not serious.
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Comercial Tribune
New York
Joseph H. Choate
England
Fraternal Greetings Mark Open of Federation Meet
The General Federation of Women's Clubs convened in St Paul with fraternal greetings from associated bodies. Reports from foreign clubs and Alaska were read while credentials caused a slow start. One speaker honored was Mrs Constance Fontleroy Runner, founder of the Minerva Club, who recalled early efforts to elevate culture among women.
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Sophronisba Breckenridge
Chicago
Association of Collegiate Alumni
National Outdoor Art League
Upton
Illinois
Mothers’ Congress
Schrof
Philadelphia
R. R. Dore
National Federation of Musical Clubs
A. F. Stockwell
Equal Suffrage Association
E. M. Lapenotire
Woman's Christian Association
Constance Fontleroy
Minerva Club
New Harmony
Ind
Minerva Clubs
P. N. Moore
St. Louis
Sarah Platt Decker
Colorado
Montreal
Pennypacker
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