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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1898
Page
8
Rev. John Goddard preached on heavenly self forgetfulness at the Church of the New Jerusalem. He warned that true benevolence is not for fame or reward and urged work out your salvation, noting David’s thirst at the well shows costly generosity and the need to value effort and others’ costs.
Rev George A Thayer argues freedom of thought and speech advance civilization amid hostility. He cites Voltaire Darwin and abolitionists, asserts the Bible shapes nations and individuals, notes vast Bible distribution and organizational reach worldwide.
Dr. Lee at Second Presbyterian spoke on Pisgah the Mountain of Faith presenting Moses as a visionary guide to the promised land. He urged faithful living to gain larger views, regenerate communities, and endure in faith amid persecution as the path to heaven.
Rev. Perryman centers his sermon on a longing for the old well of Bethlehem as David’s thirst recalls childhood scenes. He evokes memory of a mossy bucket by the old well and a mother’s loving image, inviting reflection on spiritual longing.
Dr. Gullette preached on Heaven at Trinity M. E. Church, exploring varied theories of its location from a world within this world to a new Earth or a center of the universe. He argued Heaven remains a glorious reality and likened its radiance to Cincinnati’s lights, beyond geographic fix.
A Walnut Hills M E Church service featured a patriotic sermon by Rev. George W. Dubois on Psalm 20 7 praising Britain and the United States as partners in civilizing and Christianizing the world The talk warned of absolutism and urged close Anglo American ties for a new era of global leadership and shared duty.
The speaker extols national unity across states with 45 states and 75 million people. Northern and Southern soldiers now fight side by side, echoing gratitude as Baltimore honors the Sixth Massachusetts with roses, symbolizing a united Union. He envisions Europe emulating American unity to progress.
River stage measured 13.5 feet at 6 am 13.2 at noon and 18 at 6 pm with clear pleasant weather. Captain Harry Rigdon prepares the Silver Star for summer river excursions seating fifty and offering daylight or evening trips. Two trips planned this month by Harry Williams and family on the Queen City reflect strong packet line service.
An old patent remedy advertises Hood's Sarsa Parilla as the antidote to seasonable languor caused by poor blood. The text asserts it enriches blood and restores vitality.
The conference on the Sundry Civil bill could not agree on a small portion of the measure leaving the bill’s overall passage uncertain. Leaders said no delay is expected despite the partial disagreement and will resume talks.
Senate will devote time to appropriation bills this week with the war revenue bill slated for House consideration. Confidence centers on sending the bill to conference promptly. Hawaiian annexation and related questions loom as possible issues before adjournment.
A Cincinnati depot expansion is planned adding a Quartermaster depot under Lt. Col. Clague. A home market for troops clothing and groceries will open. General Shattuc acted on a telegram from Ralph Peters of the Little Miami Railroad urging Cincinnati’s location for the depot. He notified Quartermaster General Ludington and pressed the case with Peters’ dispatch.
Detailed listing of government taxes including loans three per cent certificates of indebtedness one year term up to 100 million and three per cent bonds up to 300 million. Coinage seigniorage 4 million monthly totals 42 million. Internal revenue on beer taxes customs duties on tea after July 1. Special taxes for bankers brokers pawnbrokers and others with varied caps. Tobacco rates by product and dealer sales thresholds. Stamp taxes on bonds and stocks and numerous fee schedules for licenses and services. Proprietary articles taxation, excise taxes on refineries, legacy taxes on estates with graduated rates, and extensive rate tables.
Washington June 5 The Senate wilt devote time to three appropriation bills Sun dry civil Indian and Post Office now in conference with House differences likely to spark debate The census and quarantine measures may also be considered while annexation news from Hawaii looms undecided over House action and possible Senate debate lingered claims of adequate pay and health for Ohio troops at Camp Alger amid new war measures and wagon contracts.
The report states a father in a defaulter status took his own life and that of his wife who have disappeared, and the eldest son also killed himself.
In Los Angeles on June 5 C M Charnley Jr of Chicago shot himself, despondent over illness. His 24 year old brother L E Charnley found the body in a room where both had stayed. An inquest is postponed. a mysterious elderly man may be the father. The dead man left bank deposits and uncashed checks for the Presbyterian Educational Mission. The mother died in 1892.
In Chicago a family saga of decline continues as Charles M. Charnley Sr. vanishes after defrauding near 100000. His eldest son J H Charnley killed himself in Milwaukee months later. News from Los Angeles reports another family member has died by own action.
The article details the presidents central War Department telegraph station in Washington the cipher system and cipher clerks who cloak orders for the army and navy. It notes cipher books aboard ships and coastal links including signals lighthouses and semaphore to Washington for rapid dispatch and security.
Yokohama papers on the steamer Victoria publish a protocol between Japan and Russia affirming Korea's sovereignty and independence. It commits both powers to non interference in Korea’s internal affairs and limits coordinated actions on military advisers and business relations.
Fire at 1109 P street in Philadelphia damages the stock of George B. Evans wholesale water rally druggist and infancy articles to about 50000. In Richmond Kentucky the home of farmer William Moberly at Ruth ton was burned after a sparrow nest near the kitchen caught fire. loss covered by insurance.
Classified notices list Avon dale properties at 435 Shillito near Harvey and 700 Glenwood Avenue with 9 rooms, baths, attic, yard and nearby Read ing road. doors and keys in stated locations. Also Cumminsville house with 6 rooms and shade trees. inquiries directed to S F Dana and contact numbers provided. War pictures sales offer Matted prints and the Dewey and naval leaders images with wholesale pricing by Carraine & Sligo Philadelphia.
Washington reports pensions issued dated May 25 across Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee. The list includes original awards for individuals such as Wilson Hamilton David Schmidt James D. Kirby Alexander Y Montgomery and many others with amounts ranging from 3 to 72 dollars. Increases and reissues are noted for several recipients including George W. Davis Leander Matticks and Rebecca J. Price among others.
Evansville obituary reports Major J B Harrison a leading clothing maker died suddenly this morning. Also noted was John H Sonntag a retired merchant who collapsed and died today. His son serves as Deputy Treasurer of Indiana.
In Chicago commentary, Diggs shows solid views while Biggs praises him noting his ability to straddle any issue. The brief exchange frames Diggs as versatile and well regarded for handling diverse questions.
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