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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
5
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A compilation of branch offices and newspaper bureaus with street addresses for Walnut Hills Covington Newport London Washington New York and Chicago. It lists advertising news receipt newsboys and reading rooms with phone numbers for South 224 and 844 and office locations at major buildings.
On the eve of the Republican National Convention there is doubt about the presidential nominee. Ohio supports Senator Burton, seen as a top statesman who could revitalize commerce and position the U S as a world export leader. Other strong figures include Hughes Roosevelt Weeks Cummins, with unity urged to prevent a party split.
A collage of humorous lines and quotes from various papers mocks politics flattery and social manners. Nostalgic snippets compare public appeals to orchestras and advertise rhetoric to hens laying eggs of honest size while quips poke at aviaries flattery and love.
As the Chicago convention proceeds, pundits forecast the race will close once the candidate is named. Analysts expect the chosen figure to define campaign tone and strategy, with results likely to shape party unity and future voting blocs.
A playful look at Chicago politics with a slogan Bread Butter Business and a nod to the G. O. P. past enthusiasm for Busy B’s, suggesting a light party interplay and campaign humor.
Prof Thompson of Ohio State University argues that chasing money erodes individuality. A witty retort asks how else to obtain funds, noting that whistling cannot bring money.
Pennsylvania Representative Bailey charges Democrats with duplicity on tariff policy. He questions the focus and consistency of party positions and criticizes the handling of tariff matters within the caucus.
The article notes President Wilson may have gained a liberal education from his presidency but claims his leadership has put his party in a difficult position and weakened its electoral strength.
A sharp jab suggests Carranza needs drastic action rather than speech to show leadership. The remark implies that wisdom alone will not resolve the current political strains and that concrete measures are required.
The article notes the Progressives may mark time on their plan but the nation will still endorse the Chicago selection, indicating broad public backing regardless of internal strategy.
The text notes that forecasting the nominee in Chicago is simpler than later explaining why the forecast failed to predict. It contrasts upfront prediction ease with post hoc justification challenges in political forecasting.
A brief remark notes that history may be viewed as a pure bank of experiences. The comment cites Heinle and Henry Ford linking the peace expedition to Europe to historical classification.
The passage notes a June graduate who, with a nod to Napoleon, claims that beyond the Alps lies Italy. It frames the idea as a learned, almost philosophical belief guiding the young man’s outlook.
The remark notes how pleased Carranza would be if the bandit regime were upheld after the withdrawal of American forces. It suggests American disengagement would bolster political instability and empower armed factions in the region.
The Cincinnati Missionary Training School will hold its commencement in the chapel at 1029 Wesley Avenue this evening at 8. Bishop William re Quayle will deliver the address and Miss Addie Grace Wardle will award diplomas to thirteen graduates, including Ethel Bartman, Bertha Botford, Eda Devine, Alice McBee, Pauline Morris, Louise Petscher, Nellie Sparks, Frances Walls, and kindergarten graduates Marriot Andrews, Marietta Bowles, Ruth DeSwartz, Emilie Cornell, and Cora Mason.
The Eden Park Committee meeting at Walnut Hills Business Club effected a permanent organization with Charles F. Waltz as Chairman and Sol Klein as Vice Chairman. A general picnic committee will include ten members from forty organizations, with a finance committee named from several local groups. A meeting of the augmented committee is set for June 19.
Services were conducted yesterday at 2317 Grandview avenue with a ritual by Captain Peter Biedinger of Admiral Porter Squadron and clergy including District Superintendent C. E. Schenk and Rev. Daniel McGurk. Burial followed at Hamilton. Union Central Life Insurance suspended business for the day. Marshall served as vice president.
Colonel Lowe Emerson 74 Civil War veteran and former manufacturer died at his home on Maryton avenue College Hill. His burial occurred yesterday morning at Spring Grove after services at the cemetery chapel. He leaves a son Harry Emerson of New York and a daughter Mrs Herbert Aikin.
Gossip From Abroad reports London papers split on Ireland peace after Sinn Fein uprisings. Asquith visits Dublin May 12 meets Lord Wimborne and General Maxwell, tours barracks, and discusses deportations. Martial law relaxed as he reviews officers and trains near Trinity College. He then travels to Belfast for further talks.
Six items recount Cincinnati history: residents travel to Yellow Springs Ohio to stay at Neff House and Yellow Springs House under Harvey Grain. Charles O Andress becomes administrator for Cornelius Shields estate. a Cumberland River river accident near Nashville yields a death verdict by own action. Cincinnati steamboat activity shows six river arrivals to Louisville and eighteen departures. Dr Kate A Sprague of 3616 Morris Place Tusculum marries at Swedenborg Church with Rev Beaman officiating. Dr Sprague noted as first woman in Cincinnati trusted to prepare prescriptions.
Drives on the Brighton lines the John and Seventh street car lines and the Third street line go on a strike. Mike Lipman's new circus and menagerie opens at Seventh and Freeman streets and parades through over the Rhine downtown and West End streets taking four hours and three quarters to pass Fourth and Race streets. Annual outing of the Cincinnati Law Library Association with Rufus King presiding and Alfred T. Goshorn secretary.
In Dayton Ohio police report two boys 8 and 12 ran away from home with a day of travel as hoboes. Russell Taylor and Donald Davidson surrendered to Fourth District police last night seeking to return to their parents after visiting the country.
Bayard Taylor and George Baker on a Colorado tour stop in the city for a few hours. They are guests of Consul D. Millar and Charles F. Wilstach during their stay.
John Jolly sues Willard P. Stoms in the Superior Court before Judge Alphonso Taft for 10000 dollars alleging seduction of a family member of the plaintiff.
In the Court of Common Pleas before Judge Oliver, the following were sworn as grand jurors: G. Hubbard as foreman, James Pollard, Michael Barnes, D. B. Wheeler, M.D., William Killy, David Levi, Richard Beresford, J. C. Garrison, Henry Hart, William H. Davis, H. Katterhorn, Jesse Wilder, H. H. Taylor, J. W. Bush, and William Bates.
Police search for the body of 25 year old machinist William Pfeffer of 2652 Linden Street after he drowned last night in the Ohio River about a mile below Fernbank Dam. He was boat riding with companions whose names are not known. Pfeffer fell from the launch and sank before rescue.
Police and District Fire Marshals issued two warrants for William Johnson also known as George Young and Will Young, a colored man, charging him with arson in connection with the Webb alley fire.
Executors execute a perpetual lease of the Longworth homestead east of Pike Street 169 feet north of Third Street covering 150 by 400 feet. Consideration includes $20,000 down and annual rent of $4,800.
Clarence Shirley of 520 East Pearl Street was hit by a street car while playing near home. The 3 year old sustained a cerebral concussion and was taken to General Hospital in Patrol 2 in serious condition.
After a quarrel with her husband, Pearl Manning aged 28 of 531 Central Avenue took bichloride of mercury. She was removed to General Hospital in Patrol No 3 in serious condition.
N C McLean and wife convey to Mary C Johnston a leasehold of Block 9 Glendale at the northeast corner of Sharon and Congress avenues measuring 546%4x657 feet for $13200.
Graduate Nurses will open the Ohio State Convention at the Hotel Gibson. Vice Mayor Danner gives the welcome address. Miss Jennie Tuttle of Columbus, head of the Visiting Nurses Association, responds. Miss Agnes Dean of Detroit reads on Central Registration of Nurses and Miss Annie Laws speaks.
Covington police report 167 arrests during May across city precincts. Officials say the figure reflects routine enforcement and ongoing crime reduction efforts amid steady patrols and community outreach.
Union City convention in New Port nominates C. P. Buchanan and Lee Fowler for city officials and Elijah O Asa M. Wellner for constables. The slate reflects local party alignment and aims to fill key municipal posts.
Body of Dr Samuel Wolf formerly of Cincinnati was found in the Cum river area. Police indicate the death is being treated as a possible drowning with investigators reviewing nearby docks and reports from local residents. No further details available at this time.
Thomas Walker 425 Bakewell Street Covington Kentucky employed by a wrecking company removing an old bridge in Carthage was badly injured when a hoist chain broke and a heavy rock fell on his foot. He was transported to his Covington home for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Gradison will receive Wednesday afternoon and evening at 244 Shillito Street in honor of their son Julius's confirmation.
The Cincinnati Woman's Club installed Mrs. Morris L. Buchwalter as president with two vice presidents and six new directors. A lavish reception followed as members highlighted club growth, philanthropy, the tercentenary drive, and the club's ownership of its clubhouse.
John G Greenstreet, newly formed in Delaware a 10 million dollar gasoline manufacturing and refining company from refinery refuse, was once well known in Cincinnati during the era of the old Dealers and Cattle Feeders' Trust and often visited Change. George W Benus of the C N O T P Rail Road introduced William Humphries, new Commercial Agent of the Southern Railway, to local railroad officials, with headquarters to be in the Ingalls Building.
Stephen Bender the West Sixth street fruit specialist exhibited the first ripe plums of the season on Monday. The fruit came from Tennessee and sold for $1.50 per hamper.
H Edwin Richter a leading grain merchant entertained as guest yesterday F W Norton of Greenfield Ohio during a Change event or gathering.
William B. Melish president of the Chamber of Commerce sent notices to all members announcing the organization will participate in the big parade for preparedness on Saturday June 24 and urging members to join and help swell the patriotic crowd.
Charles Roth, named Commissary of Subsistence for the Chamber of Commerce Trade Expansion trip, was tied up with meal preparations for the 200 members expected to join next Friday and could not appear in his usual corner yesterday.
John Weber will personally conduct his band of fifty performers and S W Coffman will oversee the Chamber of Commerce Glee Club on the trade expansion trip Friday.
Charles S. Crosman of the Bureau of Commercial Economics in Washington will address Wednesday's midday luncheon of the Advertisers' Club at the Gibson. He will discuss the making and printing of a magazine. Members of the Ben Franklin Club have been invited.
Levi C. Goodale of Bradstreet's will lead the Cincinnati delegation bound for Pittsburgh on June 13 to attend the annual meeting of the National Credit Men s Association in the Smoky City.
E. P. Bradstreet, a veteran attorney, prepared a paper for the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce outlining the historical value and origins of the land where its commercial palace now sits.
Dr. O. P. Geier announces the American Association of Medical Milk Commissions will hold its annual convention in the city from June 9 to 11, inclusive.
The Musicians' Club will hold its annual outing on Saturday afternoon June 10 at Heidelberg.
Harry W. Barlage was yesterday appointed by Postmaster Clare to the regular letter carrier force in the local post office.
The Main Street Merchants plan a regular meeting in Room 8 at the Chamber of Commerce tonight at 8 o'clock. T. J. Jordan has been a member of the Cincinnati United States.
Weather Office staffer resigns after four years in government service and moves to Erie Pennsylvania to accept a business position and settle there. He is succeeded by Maurice C Faulk from the Raleigh North Carolina station.
Co, H. M. Atkins, A. W. William son, Charles Pedrell, Harry T. Atkins, J. Stacy Hill and H. H. Suydam have gone to Chicago to watch the convention doings.
Two leading Cincinnati physicians register their young children for the Better Babies Show to be held at Chester Park June 14 to 16. Dr E O Smith submits Eugenia Josephine, 19 months, and Dr Eric A Fennel enters his son, 24 months. A list of 36 readable entries follows with ages and family addresses.
Olivia, her mother, and Vansteyn probe Amy's sudden flight while Keith reveals police interest and a staged innocence. He hints at undercover surveillance and a plainclothes man who may have recognized Amy. Tension rises as Olivia reflects that people wear masks like actors on a world stage.
Certificates granted to Morris Lichtenstein at 3864 Burnet avenue, rabbi from Russia. Morris Finkaltan at 767 Clinton street, presser from Russia. Frank Schiessler at 210 Grant street, blacksmith from Germany. Michael Lawrence Casey of Sharonville, locomotive engineer from Ireland.
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