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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
6
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The text lists branch news offices in Cincinnati and Washington with addresses for governors and bureaus including Masonic Temple Building Madison Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue rooms. It notes a reading room free to American visitors.
The piece marks the upcoming Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 19 and invites all survivors of the 1856 and 1872 delegations to attend. It highlights unity on nominating President McKinley and reiterating party principles, with a likely two day session.
A British bachelor group plans a fruit cultivation colony at St James Long Island as a restrictive exclusive club. The article hints the venture disguises a male social scheme to attract American beauties, contrasting with the stated aim of farming. Investigations by American bachelors are urged before September establishment.
Consul General Goodnow notes in June consular reports that China's 1899 foreign trade reached a record 460,533,288 haikwan taels, up 91,916,805 from 1898, with railways and mines expected to narrow gaps with India. Imports rose to 264,748,456 haikwan taels, while opium and cotton goods show notable gains, signaling a bright future for Chinese commerce amid unsettled politics.
The report notes rising consumer demand for comforts and luxury items, with flour imports nearly doubling to 3 189 497 haikwan taels and Russian oil increasing in value while American and Sumatran kerosene falls. Raw cotton imports reach 278 366 piculs. Exports total about 195 784 832 haikwan taels, up 36 747 683 haikwan taels from last year, amid expanding rail links expected to double trade within a decade.
A Baltimore meeting endorses bringing 5 000 to 10 000 Boers as settlers to Maryland asserting they would be diligent citizens and boost the state. Denver reporting notes a Carey land act scheme offering 1 000 000 acres in Colorado to relocate Boers with transport paid and repayment via installments. The piece argues such emigration is unlikely and that Boers will remain in South Africa.
Milwaukee welcomes the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for a biennial session featuring 5000 delegates. Topics include cooperation with wage earning women, education reforms, manual training, kindergartens, playgrounds, and municipal politics reform led by Corinne S. Brown. The Chicago Tribune notes clubwomen’s broad engagement across many human activities.
St Louis sponsors the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase, urging Congress to fund a major national celebration. The Globe-Democrat cautions lawmakers against blocking a broad and generous observance and an international exposition to mark the landmark expansion of U.S. territory.
The squad remains in a difficult spot with a slim path to victory. They must secure a decisive win and rely on favorable outcomes elsewhere to finish unbeaten or share the lead.
In a French Academy address Prof Balland presents analyses on eggs as food. He notes 26 percent of an egg is nutritive and the rest water. Ten eggs equal about one pound of meat, making eggs cheaper than meat at 15 cents a dozen and economical at 10 cents in many areas. Paris consumed 538 million eggs in 1898, about 125000 dozen daily, akin to meat from 168000 steers yearly.
In Pawtuxet Valley a hen reportedly laid 289 eggs in 38 consecutive days including Sundays. The American Fancier questions credulity while a Kentucky Captain called Jim Williams jokes about political offices. The piece hints he may not be a Kentuckian.
A Change yesterday brought many bachelors and widowers hoping Miss Gould would be captivated by their looks though the society column notes no national interest in today’s announcement.
Lord Salisbury notes that everything depends upon the General in modern conflicts. The remark echoes lessons from old American wars and the recent clash with Spain, underscoring military leadership as decisive.
T. 8. Teuscher of St Louis head of the International Distilling Company discusses capacity and past talks on reducing output at the conference between independent and trust interests. Maurice J Lunn editor of Coal and Coke and N S Kidder were introduced on Change. Colonel James M Arnold, Confederate Veterans Camps in Kentucky, will attend Camp Chase graves decoration with Governor Nash as orator.
Judge Win Day of Canton attends a United States Court of Appeals session at the Grand beginning today. Judges Lurton and Clark arrive this morning. session expected about a week. Notable guests include Adolphe Monellsayre and Mrs Monell sayre from New York at the St Nicholas, Frank Chance of Urbana at the St Nicholas, John F. Talmage visiting Cincinnati on a New York house assignment, Miss Elizabeth Stuart Innes of Frankfort at the Gibson, Prof Welter E. C. Wright of Olivet College at the Palace, and George Percy from New York with his wife visiting Palace. Manager Maxwell reports May gains for Emery. Erwin C. Billings arrives with S. R. Warner and Miss M. R. Ryan for positions with Globe-Wernicke, moving from Grand Rapids to Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Hospital trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting this afternoon. Absence of several members means little business is expected. Important matters remain under consideration and will likely be postponed until full attendance.
The Cincinnati College of Pharmacy will hold its commencement at the Zoological Gardens on Wednesday evening followed by a banquet. Speakers include Dr Julius Eichberg Howard Saxby and Theodore Hallam.
Sixty Washington correspondents visited Philadelphia to assess the convention hall acoustics. Mayor Ashbridge welcomed the visitors as they tested hearing clarity. With opening day near, ticket distribution to delegates and press members is outlined and a large June parade is planned.
Senator Morgan from the Interoceanic Canals committee favors a House Nicaragua Canal bill by reporting a resolution to abrogate the 1850 Clayton Bulwer treaty. He argues Hay Pauncefote may terminate the treaty and urges Congress to act to open the canal with Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The report warns rejection could block U S control of a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific.
New York June 4 Controller Coler met with ex Jury Dillon to discuss halting all city payments on contracts with the American Ice Company. He faces a suit to rescind city contracts amid claims several stockholders are city officials. Coler says he can annul contracts if officials are involved.
Official results from Rome on elections reveal 271 Ministerialists, 89 opposition to the constitution, 68 extreme Left, and 8 independents elected. In 33 districts results are uncertain and 39 districts require a second ballot.
In Cairo Egypt on June 4 six new bubonic plague cases are confirmed and two deaths are reported on this day authorities note.
Mrs John Kilgour entertains a luncheon today and Mrs Ralph Peterses hosts a warden party this afternoon for Mrs 8S M Felton who will move to Chicago. Various engagements list weddings, travels to Bridgehampton Bar Harbor and Europe, commencements, and a grand lawn fete in Avondale with details on attendees locations and dates.
The Cincinnati Woman's Club held a grand reception in the Perin Building with a garden party atmosphere. Miss Mary C. Gallagher, retiring president, spoke after the federation hymn as floral arrangements filled the rows of roses and palms.
The aging administration passes leadership to Mrs. Howard Eckert as Miss Gallagher retires. Eckert’s inaugural address asks for forbearance and steady judgment, likening the club to a small boat against a wide ocean. Attendees note the value of club life and the year’s work while plans for summer and upcoming meetings are outlined.
Secretary Swain reports the Ohio Pan-American Exposition Commission has chosen a site in Buffalo opposite Government Buildings with a view of the exposition’s main features. Architect John Eisenmann will visit Cleveland to begin design for a Doric style building in wood and staff plaster, per commission plans.
Dr Van der Stucken works between College of Music duties and preparing the Symphony Orchestra for the MTNA convention in Des Moines Iowa. Gratitude is due to John C Weber for aid and to the Public Service Board members for their cooperation. The group shows local pride ahead of a major educational gathering.
Rev Levi Gilbert D D the new editor of the Western Christian Advocate departed for New Haven Conn last night and will assume his duties by the 18th His family will join him here from the East by July 1
The ladies of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will stage a flower mission at the City Workhouse next Sunday morning.
Henry Bruenning, who suffered a fractured skull while watching quoits on the canal bank Sunday, was brought from City Hospital to his home yesterday and is reported in greatly improved condition.
Recipe steps describe boiling fresh spinach to extract water, pounding into pulp, combining with white stock, salt, and sugar, then reducing to a smooth consistency. The puree is sieved and finished with butter and glaze. Celery and cauliflower may be prepared similarly.
Three masked men attempted to stop the International and Great Northern northbound cannonball near Price's switch in Texas. Engineer Charles Rich halted the train after spotting a danger setup, and Rich sped away after the failed hold up as bloodhounds tracked the fleeing robbers toward Jacksonville.
Lillian Steingroup, 17, has disappeared after being seen with George Schaerges 21 of Elmwood Place. Parents report elopement amid assault complaint filed by the girl's aunt. A Covington marriage license was issued to Schaerges and Lillie Ellman, 17, of Covington.
A resumed meeting will be held at the Hotel Cadillac Detroit on June 14 with the National Founders Association and Iron Molders Union of North America, after a Cincinnati talks yielded a tentative wage agreement and a June 15 deadline to adapt the scale. Administrative Council and executive board sessions precede the conference.
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