FOR SOLDIERS AID Campaign Launched by The Commercial Tribune
The Commercial Tribune announces a major relief drive under the title Pound Party. Every patriotic man, woman and child is urged to contribute their mite to support soldiers.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1898
Page
9
The Commercial Tribune announces a major relief drive under the title Pound Party. Every patriotic man, woman and child is urged to contribute their mite to support soldiers.
The Commercial Tribune launches a statewide alliance to collect and distribute hospital supplies for the First Ohio Regiment with a downtown headquarters and a planned Pound Party. Chaplain Howard Henderson appeals for delicacies and reading materials, while women's groups coordinate aid to soldiers from Camp Chickamauga.
A war relief fund for the Lincoln Council of the Daughters of America was to be placed in a conspicuous council chamber location. The committee adjourned subject to the chair's call, and leaders urged that unity can conquer the difficulties ahead.
The Philadelphia Record explains the knot as a nautical mile per hour, equal to 6 080.27 feet. It notes that 21 knots equal about 24.15 geographic miles per hour and cites the Ellide yacht with speeds near 38–40 mph, discussing unit comparisons and definitions.
The article discusses the difficulties of shooting from a ship at sea, noting the rolling deck disrupts aim. It explains that the ideal moment is the instant when the deck is level between rolls, but achieving this is practically impossible.
Republican County Central Committee met at Turner Hall to appoint delegates. A seven member committee will select delegates to attend the Republican State Convention.
The Republican County Central Committee met at Central Turner Hall and delegated seven members to form a special committee to name Hamilton County delegates to the State Convention. The panel granted Chairman Frank Krug full power to arrange for the Circuit Judicial Convention. An ex mayor of Hillsboro spoke briefly, received cheers, and the meeting adjourned with all members voting aye on motions.
Chaplain Howard Henderson urges papers periodicals and games for First Regiment soldiers and sick boys. The Commercial Tribune leads a pound party effort with a Central Committee of prominent city figures to organize collection, a central reception room, and trained attendants. Further details appear on the page.
A national gathering of the National Association of Fire Insurance Agents plans to subscribe 50 million in war bonds at its Detroit convention in July. President A G Simrall leads 30,000 members and 165,000 agents, with 3,000 to 5,000 delegates expected. Committee chairs Fred Guenther and others arrange entertainment at Hotel Cadillac, as debates cover agency limits, commissions, and trade issues.
A Detroit Free Press item notes the Spanish squadron in Asiatic waters remains the most permanent, even as it rests on the bottom of Manila Bay amid the fleets gathered there.
Mr Hynicka proposes viva voce vote with unanimous support. A. B. Stevens notes ex mayor Hi Davis in hall, prompting cheers. Davis praises Cox Republicans and predicts GOP victory in Hamilton County and the state, prompting three cheers for Cox and for Davis before adjournment.
Chairman Krug announced a seven member committee to select delegates and form a new Central Committee and a three member apportionment panel under the Herrmann resolution. Members include Aug, Herrmann, Hynicka, Kushman, Schisble, Robinson, Pryor and Durr plus ward and township appointees. Both groups meet at the Blaine Club tomorrow at 8 pm with ten days to finalize the delegation.
Fr Kennedy marks twenty five years of service to God and the Walnut Hills parish with an elaborate Tuesday celebration honoring his dedication to the community and church people.
The piece highlights Rev. J. J. Kennedy’s silver jubilee with Walnut Hills residents, noting his 1873 arrival to a sparse, undeveloped area and his long community impact as Cincinnati modernizes with new transit and growth. It previews a banquet at a hotel with speakers and toasts commemorating his quarter century.
The Second Regiment Knights of St John comprising Piqua Reading Harrison Cincinnati and Hamilton commanderies will celebrate the anniversary today at Reading with about 2000 knights and families. A religious service at Sts Peter and Paul Church and a parade and drill at Shlendor's Grove are planned with a two part march from Haston Vine Jefferson Walnut Market Benson Jefferson Reading Mill Benson Williams Patterson Mill Benson Jefferson Maple Main Market Vine to Ihlendorf's Grove and back.
The Sherwood recital at Assembly Hall drew a good sized attentive audience. Wm H Sherwood, an American pianist, offered a long program featuring Schumann etudes symphoniques without notes, earning praise for his focused artistry and executive promise despite modest stage presence.
The Columbus Convention of minor parties reshuffled its Union ticket. David W. Clarke of Cincinnati resigned as Member of the Board of Public Works and John A. Sheffield of Defiance County was named to the ticket. Martin Krumm was replaced by A. A. Brown of Norwood as Judge of the Supreme Court.
Members of the Duckworth Club met last night to arrange their annual outing set for late July or early August. The event promises new entertainment and will be held either at the Zoo or at Coney Island.
Enrico Salvatori alias Du Bois, linked to the brutal assault on Mrs. Fabiana in Cincinnati two years ago, was captured in Toronto and brought back to face charges. He admitted guilt, described lavish social success in Toronto, and faces a preliminary hearing and grand jury.
Gustave Neader, contractor, was assaulted by Fred W. Herman, saloon and boarding house keeper, over a board bill. Neader received a scalp wound and was taken to Betts Street Hospital by Patrol 9. Herman was jailed at the District Station on assault and battery charges.
The Walnut Hills Catholic parish marks a silver jubilee for Father Kennedy and the Church of the Assumption. A solemn high mass will precede a banquet at the Hotel Arms with City Mayor Tafel and clergy in attendance.
A New York Sun column reflects on timeless veteran reunions from 1812 through the Civil War and anticipates future gatherings of Spanish American War veterans. The author notes repeated cycles of war and reunion as the nation maintains a peaceful facade amid readiness for conflict.
General Passenger Agent O. P. McCarty of the B and O S W Railway has won the contract to move the 326th Missouri recruits from St. Louis to Tampa. They likely reach Cincinnati today and proceed southward via the Cincinnati Southern line.
Miss Minnie Louise Wilson and Miss Catharine W. Babbitt finished with identical four year records at Hughes High School Friday night and were jointly entitled to the gold medal. To avoid dispute Max Mosler offered to duplicate the prize, a proposal accepted by President Charles Stephens and the school board.
Detroit News notes Speaker Reed’s stance reflects other priorities in Congress, limiting support for annexation of Hawaii.
Royal Navy personnel in Hong Kong paid tribute to Admiral Dewey as the British fleet departed port. The ceremony honored the American naval commander following his visit amid postwar tensions and ongoing regional duties.
The Band on a British man o war struck up our national air Hail Columbia as parting music reflecting a ceremonial exit and friendly ties between fleets.
A Clermont County man publishes a letter from his son Dion Williams a Marine lieutenant aboard the Baltimore describing the Manila campaign from Mirs Bay to the Philippines. The note recalls British goodwill Hongkong cheers and the forward gun crew leading Dewey's attack with many hits on the Baltimore and a hopeful yet costly outlook for all hands.
A dated May 2 letter from a Cuban waters officer alleges Commodore Schley plotted to sink two old tugs in the narrow Santiago harbor to trap Spanish forces. It cites Sampson’s Key West trip and the Baltimore’s voyage from Honolulu to Hong Kong, suggesting Washington follows defined actions while civilians debate war.
The Procter & Gamble Soap Coin of Ivorydale declared a special 5 percent employee dividend yesterday covering three years past. The regular semi annual 12 percent dividend will be declared in July for the employees.
The cadets from Woodward and Hughes High Schools under Major Van Dyke conducted an exhibition drill in Wyoming yesterday morning. Village ladies served lunch for the boys at noon at the Amusement grounds.
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