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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1898
Page
6
The Commercial Tribune published daily with rates for carrier and mail subscriptions. Addressed to readers in Cincinnati, the notice lists pricing for Daily, Sunday, and combined editions, plus six month and yearly options.
A high pressure region extends from the north lake area to the Rocky Mountain slope bringing cool temperatures and light rains. A low pressure zone lies over the Gulf States with a noted low in Texas. Light showers observed in the Lower Mississippi Valley.
Cincinnati weather record for June 5 1898 at 8 am and 8 pm with temperatures 67/82 and humidity NE E wind. Includes daily max 85 min 64 and yearly comparison with 1897 1896 1895 and accumulated temperature excess 235 degrees and precipitation excess 3.15 inches. Bassler L F C notes.
Government forecast lists Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia as generally fair with northeasterly winds becoming variable. Ohio and Western Pennsylvania: fair with light easterly winds. Indiana and Illinois partly cloudy and variable winds. Lower Michigan partly cloudy with light variable winds.
London Times and Standard reporters in the United States say the Tampa force lacks full regimental strength and proper equipment. They warn the US army shows unpreparedness and stress need for a ready, well equipped national force. The Commercial Tribune endorses aid to Ohio volunteers and launches a pound party for soldiers in Cincinnati.
The article argues the United States was unprepared for the Spanish War and remains ill equipped to face a strong foe. It disputes claims of a broad newspaper clamor for sending raw troops and says a Havana campaign should wait until the army is fully prepared and could secure an early victory.
The Carranza letter from Montreal, printed in the Commercial Tribune, shows Spanish agents in Canada plotting against the United States. It details a spy service, suggests retribution for captured spies, and calls for Canada to expel those under foreign flags, with Washington and London awaiting action.
A plaintive wail rises from a few who profited from municipal office as the Board of City Affairs reduces staff and salaries. Taxpayers praise cutting excess pay and pruning surplus positions after a Cox era of raises and growth.
The article attacks job inflation at City Hall where favorites secure posts, bloating payrolls without improving services. It argues the old regime preserved loyalists at public expense, crowing about generous pay and shorter hours for remaining staff.
An undated article lauds Colonel John Jacob Astor for providing his artillery battery with fine French briar pipes and tobacco, praising his comfort for troops while noting no expense to the government. The piece highlights mutual camaraderie and the soldiers’ letter of thanks as a valued trophy.
A reader defends Health Officer Dr. W A R Tenney against criticism for advertising as a specialist. The writer praises Tenney as a capable, ethical public servant and asserts his dedication to the city’s health office and charitable work. He argues critics attack based on medical school differences, not merit.
The speaker urges patience in reform, noting even prosperous nations harbor abuses and no country achieves perfection. He advises appreciating both foreign and native strengths, imitating the good seen abroad while developing what is commendable at home. He cautions against excessive envy of foreign systems.
The author notes Spain could fund a defense by selling cathedral wealth but warns sacred relics and jewels are carefully protected in churches like the Sevilla Cathedral where emeralds and jeweled vestments adorn the Virgin and saints.
Government reports forecast wheat exports near 220 million bushels for the year ending June 30 with an average farm price around 80.8 cents. The crop is about 530 million bushels, close to commercial estimates, while corn exports may reach 215 million bushels, signaling a strong export movement. Harvesting progresses in the southwest as prices and trade conditions show cautious improvement amid war effects and banking activity in Cincinnati.
Rev. Lewis Earle Lee of Second Presbyterian travels East for summer vacation. J. B. Pound, Knoxville Tribune manager, dined at the Palace Hotel with wife. Mrs Mamye Frankie and Miss O Riley of Louisville visit Miss Flora Kopp on North Broadway. W R Todd of Frankfort assistant district attorney registers at the Palace before leaving for Washington D C. H E Coffin of Memphis accompanied by his father J H Coffin former local merchant and banker to Glen Falls N Y for health. Hon J W Linck of Madison Ind former U S Treasury Agent at Tampa recently reassigned to Seattle to continue duties.
The Grand Hotel hosts a broad cast of West and South leaders praising Colonel Clague for Cornerstone impact on Cincinnati. Guests include Jerome Hill of St. Louis developer of the round cotton bale idea, and notable figures such as William Wallace Irwin Ignatius Donnelly and Sanders. The scene also covers Attleboro jewelry losses and war effects on business.
The piece argues Puerto Rico’s size and population mask its commercial value and strategic importance. It predicts U S possession tied to the Nicaragua Canal, notes Spain’s trade grip, and suggests Britain and Germany prefer U S control while projecting a broader Anglo American influence in the Caribbean.
A Washington Star report quotes a telegraph line constructor on the shift from copper to iron wire due to weather and expansion issues. Iron proved more durable until galvanizing extended life, and later copper trunk lines enabled practical long distance telephoning despite copper’s weather sensitivity.
The New York Press reports Russian soldiers receive 3 rubles per year about $225. Daily rations include two pounds of coarse bread and soup boiled in a 400 gallon caldron. Meat is not in the soup and offenders who take more than their share are punished with 100 lashes.
A poetic volley praises the Godkin led Evening Post while condemning boastful jingoism toward Dewey and war. It mocks media hype, warns against pride, and urges moral restraint as the United States fights Spain and defends its flag.
A Syracuse woman who died after thirty years of silence in her home is remembered. Her spouse, with whom she shared a house but never spoke, faces the ironic prospect of endless dialogue in the next world.
In the Lawrence Kansas congressional race the name Bowersock was recently nominated. The note says the name does not prove he is better than Jerry Simpson in the contest.
The Chicago Journal notes that the distance for warships between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts could be reduced by 8000 miles by cutting the canal. It argues that any alert European power would have cut the canal long ago.
Foreign nations in many instances express regret that the United States has become a warlike nation yet acknowledge the sentiment with a note of respect. The commentary reflects international views on American military posture and diplomacy.
The Globe notes neutral powers avoid overt intervention while diplomacy influences moves ahead of peace. It cites the White House cabinet discussion on troop calls, a War Department push to equip 125,000 recruits, and a forthcoming 278,500 force. The piece mentions moral effects and possible Puerto Rico occupation discussions. An ambassador visit and hints at territorial moves are described as part of the strategic tension.
The Cleveland Leader notes Gladstone's death marks the loss of the last of the famed 1809 birth cohort. It highlights Lincoln, Darwin, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Tennyson, Holmes, Keppel, and Von Manteuffel as remarkable figures born that year whose collective achievements shaped the century. The piece imagines a world where all could live to Admiral age, underscoring the cohort's historic uniqueness.
A reader describes the campanero or anvil bird of Brazil. The small white bird with green facial skin sings loudly enough to be heard a mile away, a marvel of vocal ability for such a small creature perched high on withered branches.
The New York Tribune notes the anxious wife of Admiral Sampson waiting in Glen Ridge New Jersey for news of the coming conflict. Mrs Sampson, sixteen years married, once taught at Wells College and Vassar and now leads a serene home life with faithful concern for her husband.
The article argues a Nicaragua Canal is a foregone result of the war. It claims real estate deals by the U S will push the canal's opening, linking it to Cuba independence annexation of Hawaii and changes to Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It predicts rapid construction and smooth congressional action next winter.
An Indianapolis Journal reader recalls a medical student boarder describing a Klondike brother who paid a price for a slice of apple pie. The Cheerful Idiot quips that such buyers are “piece at any price” persons.
Emile Zola may seek to hinder France from taking on Spain's role as a regional counterweight. The Washington Star notes Zola's potential to provoke French friction and complicate national plans amid shifting European power dynamics.
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