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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1900
Page
12
The Commercial Tribune announces its delivery prices by carrier and mail including daily and Sunday options. It lists annual and six month rates, with special yearly bundles and prepaid postage. The notice specifies payment methods and address details for subscription, published from Cincinnati.
The notice lists multiple branch news offices with addresses in Walnut Hills Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati Madison Avenue Washington Postal Telegraph Building Pennsylvania Avenue and other locations. It notes reading room access free to Americans and mentions various bureau rooms and hotel locations.
A detailed discussion of the 1900 census outlines its vast reach beyond tallying population. It covers data on material, moral, social and economic facets, with 52 000 enumerators aiming to survey about 75 000 000 people over ninety days for congressional reapportionment. It also notes historical population growth, urbanization trends, and expected outcomes, plus a reflection on infant mortality and public health progress.
The Sioux Falls platform ties to the greenback issue as Bryan remains undecided on the nomination and platform. It accuses the new financial law of favoring bank paper money, echoes fear of coinage manipulation, and pledges continued agitation to restore greenbacks and pay bonds.
The piece argues that Bryan and the Populist strain push for nonredeemable currency and large per capita money, equating Sioux Falls platform to enduring greenbackism. It warns that Kansas City must face the issue or risk endorsement of monetary inflation and classed tax schemes, while linking vigilance to public health fears like smallpox.
A Sunday editorial notes the smallpox season runs September through May and cites 10 279 cases reported since January 1 1900 plus an estimated 13 000 for the year. It argues many cases go unreported with Illinois and Mississippi overcounts and undercounts, estimating nationwide cases near 25 000 in the 1899 1900 period amid uneven state reporting and calls for vigilant public health action.
The passage praises Gertrude Atherton for revealing the habits of mind of top authors. It argues only poets painters and musicians can truly know these subjects and welcomes Atherton's self-identification as an author of the first rank. It contrasts her openness with other noted writers.
Officials pursue Cuban fraud suspects with vigor. Neely held on heavy bail and property seized. Confederates under suspicion face strictaction while higher authorities may also be implicated. Republicans stand by McKinley while promising harsh penalties for corrupt officials.
The city’s league team sits at the foot of the ladder and struggles to meet form. Analysts say the young players show promise but require seasoning, likely taking a year or two to compete with stronger sides.
The text argues the Boxers will provoke international intervention in China and that the Qing dynasty will dissolve under the pressure. It warns protests will arise but asserts the dismemberment of the empire is inevitable, framing it as a necessary outcome for civilized nations.
The Portland Oregonian outlines a Monday June 4 election with issues framed as bad money versus good money and Pacifica expansion versus stagnation, plus a brief note on the national situation.
Indiana farmer feeds chickens as a greedy rooster rips the ring from his finger and swallows it. A pig reportedly enters the kitchen and consumes the sealskin cloak owned by his wife.
A renowned Michigan magnate dies leaving a reported fortune of 25 million dollars. Appraisers will likely adjust the figure for legacy taxes, reducing the final estate value significantly from the quoted sum.
Cincinnati businessmen traveling to Boston should skip showing off Latin knowledge. Boston papers often include a Latin paragraph or two to engage the youth, keeping children interested in the newspaper.
The piece notes Della Fox in a mental asylum and calls for an actress with iron constitution to handle a fast life and strain. It comments that other professions face similar pressures and mentions sugar magnates reaching an agreement to avoid waiting for the conning season. Greed is said to overpower anger.
A Rockefeller underwent an operation for appendicitis but remains unafraid of future risks. The family notes that wealth cannot shield one from death’s arrows.
The article notes the final week of the students contest with ballots to be counted on June 12 and winners announced June 13. It lists contestant standings as of June 2 including Gibson Rose Hughes P F Wehmer Woodward Arthur L Brown and others with scores and affiliations. It highlights Paul Frederick Wehmer of Woodward High School as a top contender and mentions a upcoming trip of seven Commercial Tribune delegates to the Republican National Convention leaving in two weeks via Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to Philadelphia.
Walton disciples from grain trading circles report enthusiastic bass catches after a week away at Round Lake Michigan. Wasson Gale Munson and Gale average sixty bass daily from half to two and a half pounds. Wm Arste of St Louis editor of Waterways Journal visited the Change. Various out of town guests were welcomed at the Business Men's Club by local hosts.
The Ohio Lawn Tennis Association opened the season with matches at Avondale Cincinnati and Westwood Clubs. Avondale defeated Covington Wallace Place 6-1 6-2 in men s singles and won the men s doubles 6-1 6-2 as Norwood showed strong play at Westwood despite incomplete courts. Clifton beat Clifton? Cincinnati 8-1 in the day s results with Miss Gamble and Miss Bertoli exchanging long deuce sets.
The County Commissioners approved a $40 payment to Ellis B. Gregg for prosecuting four cruelty cases in suburban Magistrate courts on behalf of the Humane Society. They plan to paint all county bridges white, using the courthouse painters, and schedule an inspection trip with Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg & Aurora Electric Railway officials.
In Northeast Highlands a mass meeting at Hyde Park may decide whether residents favor the 202000 bond issue, with annexation failed. Villagers see bonds as needed for reported improvements and manageable debt with little tax impact. Also, George Schiear and McCarty Bros. fined for not displaying red lights over obstructions. Mescher receives continuance in a test cage case. Young Men's Literary Club marked its season end with Lamb's Essays of Elia discussion hosted by Horton White. Henry Povelete served as symposiarch.
William Traber aged two of Bellevue Kentucky and Cordia Jones two and a half of Cincinnati were married at Covington yesterday according to a brief society item in the local edition.
The Board of Education plans to remove several long serving staff after a caucus by Republican members at the Sixth District Schoolhouse. Dr Boone’s plan has strong support among members, who may seek mayor-elect Fleischmann’s aid to push truancy and school reforms. secrecy around the meeting raises suspicion.
The Second Regiment of the Knights of St. John holds its anniversary in Reading with a parade at 2 PM and an ice cream festival in the evening. Commanderies from Cincinnati Hamilton Harrison Delhi Fairmount Covington Newport Bellevue and more join under Brigadier General N B Jacobs and Colonel Fisher. A special train arrives at 1 45 PM for the march along a route from Big Four Station through Dunn Williams Benson Jefferson Vine Ihlendorf Grove and back to Benson before the drags parade.
An elderly man with nearly thirty years in life insurance reflects on starting late, earning commissions, and the impact of policies. He notes many insured have passed, but families value the benefits, and he recalls the obligation and pride in securing coverage despite challenges.
The Public Service Board reports on Chatfield & Woods electric car line from Fourth and John to St Johns Station with a Conduit refusal. It delays bids for the conch tunnel opening from June 26 to July 3. John Devoto and Ch Pharo named for city offices, not confirmed. Reading road brick improvement specs to be prepared. Several laborers appointed for main pipe extension. Sinking Fund Trustees authorized to sell bonds at 3.65 percent for street improvements totaling 3,678 dollars.
The Cincinnati League held a post noon meeting to approve the eighth assessment on membership and to advancework on league projects. Talks highlighted aims to attract the National Educational Association and other large groups to Cincinnati in 1901. John F Staff of the National Canners Association toured as Convention Arrangements Chair and favored Cincinnati, with a plan to visit Columbus and Sandusky next.
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