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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune publishes daily in Cincinnati with Walton Street address and E C Eshelby as president. The paper declares post office entry as second class matter and states established year 1793.
Rates list for Daily and Sunday mail subscriptions. Includes options for six months and one year with variations for omitting Sundays and for weekly editions. Pricing details show differences between daily only and combined daily Sunday plans.
In Great Britain the Continent and all Foreign Countries embraced in the Universal Postal Union daily and Sunday mail subscriptions are priced at one month 1.50 three months 4.50 six months 9.00 and one year 18. Remit in advance and send full address with county and state. The Commercial Tribune Co. Cincinnati lists brand news offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport Columbus Washington London bureaus with reading rooms and newsboys supply.
A high pressure system brings warm southern winds, signaling a shift to lasting warmth. In Cincinnati, temperatures yesterday ranged from 55 to 68 with no precipitation, and the day ended clear under light winds. The June 5 1907 record shows a maximum of 68 and minimum of 55, with an average of 62. Deficiency in temperature for the day stood at 9 degrees.
Ohio and Indiana forecast fair conditions with rising temperatures and light to fresh northwest winds. West Virginia and Kentucky see fair skies with warmer readings Friday, with eastern Kentucky warmer.
Maritime bulletin records multiple liner movements with arrivals at New York and Plymouth and simultaneous wireless reports. Vessels include Majestic, Deutschland, Teutonic, La Lorraine, Empress of Ireland, Grosser Kurfurst, Liguria, Oceanic, and others.
The Cabinet wrestles with what defines whisky amid a Pure Food Law challenge. Some favor arresting dealers and testing their product, others prefer seizing barrels in transit to compel witnesses and property claims. The core issue remains: shall we arrest a barrel or a dealer.
The case of Greene and Gaynor shows a costly five year legal battle in Canada England and Georgia ending in a four year prison term plus fines totaling 575000. Despite wealth and influence the pair are imprisoned and may not pay the fines while others in high places face scrutiny and justice.
The bulletin from the Department of Commerce and Labor notes historians agree footwear existed for all except barefoot youths. It cites 1900 to 1905 US boot and shoe factory values from $258.97M to $320.11M and wage and capital increases, highlighting Ohio and Cincinnati as key growth in 1905 with Ohio production reaching $25 million.
Ohio ranks third nationwide in boot and shoe production while Cincinnati leads the state and the Mississippi Valley. In 1905 Cincinnati produced 10,596,928 dollars of the total 25,141,220 across Ohio, surpassing Columbus and Cleveland and hinting at St. Louis’ near dominance.
The Department of Agriculture reports rats waste over $100000 of grain yearly in transit from the West. The writer questions the lack of action and suggests bringing the issue to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
During a visit to Richmond Mr. Bryan rode a runaway and reacted with his usual calm. The scene included figures such as 18 percent and 1900, with the spills brief but he reappeared fresh and smiling as ever.
A recent Texas cyclone damaged two oil tanks and forced four others to be routed. Texans await recovery as kerosene prices are expected to rise to offset losses.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times expresses optimism that the world is improving and notes relief at the disappearance of Thaw Hartje and Corey stories from Pittsburg.
Following a heated exchange with Dr. Long on the naturalistic issue, President Roosevelt shifts focus to Grover Cleveland. The aim is to compel clear testimony about Cleveland’s fishing experiences and related truths.
Mr Watterson argues the Democratic candidate will wear a mustache leaving gentlemen unadorned with the feature room to stop shaving. The remark reflects local political humor and attire as a social cue in campaigns.
The text urges a brief pause and to await guidance from the Sweet Girl Graduate on how to handle world matters, implying a sudden shifts in responsibility or decision making amid uncertain times.
Kansas papers note the last lecture by former Senator Burton totaled 4.17 in net receipts. The figure is described as doing well for the event and reflects strong audience support.
In the interim, observers await a full recount of New York ballots, hoping the process resolves lingering doubts and calms national concern. The phrase suggests a larger relief if the recount proceeds to completion.
A Vassar girl jumped a four foot fence in what authorities describe as an odd but non violent act. She was not from Chicago according to witnesses and officials.
Cotton broker Robert D Eckeberger of Indianola, Miss., finds the 1860s- era gloom prevailing as frost and rains devastate late plantings, with 1.5 million bales at risk and cotton prices rising from 12 to about 18 cents. Charles A Fletcher notes French wine demand waning while American beer gains, and vineyard owners suffer as overproduction collapses wine prices. Pitcher U S G McGlynn discusses pitching two games in one day, stressing durability and ten-inning stamina, and reveals his York home life with a wife and three children. he also patrols saloons in his off-season policing role.
Cincinnati residents are listed as registered in local hotels in New York city on June 5 they include Pp. W. Kerr W. A. Amagast H. Alexander B. Budde H. E. Copeland Miss D. Dunn K. L. Graf J. D. Handall J. V. Schmidt W. A. Bowers H. S. Maddock J. P. OLeary R. J. Skully Mrs. M. G. Maas Mrs. S. W. Pritz C. Pritz L J. Smith E. A. Weller all from Cincinnati in the dispatch to the Commercial Tribune.
Notes from the Civic Department urge support for the Widow’s and Old Men’s Home with a festival and supper in Walnut Hills from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. The piece highlights calls for civic pride, clean city efforts, housecleaning day, and charitable donations to aid the home.
The piece praises Senator Foraker’s Memorial Day address at Steubenville as a masterful presentation of Americanism tied to limited government power. It stresses constitutional restraint, vigilance, and the duty to rule by law, noting no flaw in his remarks and calling the Constitution a strong foundation of the nation.
A long list of individuals tied to various cities and firms is presented, linking Buffalo, Dayton, New York, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Columbus, Detroit, St. Louis and more through numerous names such as E. E. Kessler, J. Edward Burke, A. Koons, and Burnet Ingram, among others. The segment resembles a directory or association roster showing participants from multiple states and firms.
Ohio Savings Bank and Trust petitions U S Circuit Court alleging J Pierpont Morgan and allies conspired to block competition when Toledo Railways and Terminal Company sold for 2 000 000. The suit claims a bondholder committee bought the road to benefit Morgan interests and that Pere Marquette and other lines gain from future bonds.
The New York World reports a chaotic Polo Grounds scene after a close call gave Chicago the game. Patrons cheered loudly while detectives and police moved in to restore order as chants of soak the umpire and pound the robber echoed across the stands.
James Keating of Chicago recalls a dinner party chat with a well known Bishop. A witty young woman asks when church life becomes dangerous noting a reading desk cannon in the pulpit and a chorus of dissent within a charged service.
A Mayfield Kentucky dispatch reports widespread theft of tobacco plant beds as the crop is expected to shrink by half. Farmers guard beds at night to ward off thefts with cases of beds sowed in clover or salted in the eastern regions.
Leavenworth Kan June 5 Judge W C Hook US Circuit Court sentenced H H Tucker Jr secretary of Uncle Sam Oil Co to three months in Leavenworth County Jail for contempt after he filed a sensational affidavit accusing Federal Judges Pollock McPherson Phillips and the Standard Oil Co of conspiring to ruin the firm Tucker began serving his sentence tonight and the court refused to dismiss bankruptcy proceedings Tucker will be taken from jail to testify and pay debts.
The article outlines speculative backing for James Campbell as a United States Senate candidate from Ohio. It notes Democrats from Hamilton County and Cincinnati factions showing interest, with references to past campaigns and party leaders including Mayor Dempsey and Judge Harmon. The piece also covers hotel and club discussions on securing a national convention site for Cincinnati and mentions Judson Harmon’s business trip to New York.
A San Francisco incident involving Japanese businesses may lead to a civil suit by the Consul General. California Governor Gillette and state officials fault labor tensions as the broader cause, with police protection noted and differing views on race versus labor issues.
A mock assault by the First battalion from Cemetery Hill was repulsed by the Second battalion at Annapolis. The defending unit surrounded and captured the attacking force in today’s programme at the Naval Academy.
Marvin Mathers was killed instantly in a knife duel with his brother Dan Mathers in Ashland Mississippi. Dan was wounded and not expected to survive. The incident occurred during drinking at a local location. Police investigated the fatal encounter.
United States District Attorney Robert T. Devlin questioned two more Japanese suspects on the Folsom Street restaurant wrecking case in San Francisco. New testimony supports prior statements and backs the union versus nonunion fight theory. Witnesses said the conflict began when three whites argued over a patron wanting to eat there.
Tokyo dispatched by Reuters reports Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi assured a progressive deputation that the government is taking every measure necessary to address the diplomatic questions with the United States and China. Officials fear future U S Japan relations if San Francisco prejudice continues.
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