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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
6
The Commercial Tribune notes its daily publication by the Commercial Tribune Company with E. O. Eshelby as president. A price of .20 cents is listed, reflecting the newspaper’s cost.
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Listings of branch news offices in Cincinnati Columbus Washington London with addresses at Gilbert avenue Madison avenue Pennsylvania avenue Trafalgar Square and a note that reading room is free to American visitors.
A critique of how rhetoric governs public opinion, warning against the phrase stagger humanity used by Boer and other leaders. The piece argues that war endurance under Militia campaigns proves humanity cannot be staggered, citing Borodino Leipsic Lucknow and Chickamauga as evidence.
The Democratic Convention in Kansas City on July 4 is pledged to antitrust. William Jennings Bryan is the likely nominee, backed by Tam many Hall whose leaders are entangled in the New York ice trust scandal. The piece attacks Tammany, accusing leaders of corruption while praising Bryan as anti plutocracy amid mounting political tension.
The passage rails against partisan platitudes and "buncombe resolutions" aimed at distrustful trusts. It argues democracy renewing itself, condemning a party that seeks office by claptrap and false pretenses, claiming it will be defeated again.
Reports from Kansas City on hotel rates for the Democratic gathering clash with hotelmen and press claims. The piece mocks profiteering and suggests bar revenue would outpace room rates, arguing the convention would fuel a boom in alcohol sales and cash registers.
The late issue of the North American Review analyzes William Jennings Bryan and his Populist presidential bids. The piece temperately critiques his views on plutocracy, arguing his essay uses glittering generalities and that most recent laws favor the masses rather than elites.
An American Consul reports a Swiss inventor has developed a new method to make silicious brick at near zero cost. The process mixes dry sand with lime in vacuo to exclude moisture and carbonic acid, then adds a measured amount of steam. Bricks require no firing, promising lower material costs and potential for colored mixtures in building use.
The piece notes dire predictions of a gold famine as South Africa's conflict with England began. It cites New York Times figures showing a small net rise in European bank gold from October 1899 to May 1900, with the United States exporting about 20 million in gold and additional shipments from Australia and Russia contributing to the balance.
An analysis notes European bank holdings rising to about 25 million a year while South African gold supply wanes. U.S. gold stock increased from 999,563,565 on Oct 1, 1899 to 1,043,525,117 by May, a roughly 44 million gain, even after recent large shipments. The author argues there is no global gold famine and warns against unreliable forecasts of financial revulsions.
The piece questions when Bryan became a farmer revealing doubts about his past as a lawyer and noting weather data for May. It cites Dr. Girdner describing Bryan's stamina on his farm and compares May rainfall 3.94 inches to the 30 year average of 3.37 inches with a 1 degree temperature rise.
The Baroness Burdett Coutts, possibly the richest woman, marks her eighty sixth birthday. She inherited about $10,000,000 when the Queen ascended the throne, later augmented by other sources, and she manages her finances while increasing her wealth through gifts to charity and other holdings.
The text notes that trek and trekking have become Anglicized without deliberate effort by newspapers. They convey marching action and their sound aligns with the sense of movement described by the words.
The gabby populist senators regret that Hanna, if not an orator, is a pretty good talker when discussing topics he knows well. He speaks knowingly and with fluency on those subjects.
The Queen raised a toast to Bobs in good health and signaled a Dukedom will follow on Bobs return to London in early fall. The remark hints at pending royal favor once the traveler arrives.
The remark suggests that if every suit held by actors and actresses were worn, their clothing collections would be both complete and enhanced, implying a surplus of wearable options.
O P Sharpe the oldest and smallest letter carrier in Cincinnati will celebrate his sixty first birthday on July 6. Appointed December 10 1866 he has served over thirty three years and could earn a gold star after thirty five. He served in the Seventh United States Cavalry 1862 and was injured on picket duty but carried on. He lives with his wife son and daughter on Walnut Hills and is known for cheer and hospitality.
The article lists contestants including Robt Diserens Hughes Grandley Gregory Covington Walter Flack Walnut Hills Albert Whallon Wyoming and many more. It notes the convention may run past Friday with Hanna set to open Tuesday and speakers and committee reports planned. Final counts and winner announcements are scheduled for midweek and a noon reception is planned at the Commercial Tribune office.
The marriage of Edith Maria Hall to Stewart Hempstead Walker was celebrated at the Hall home in Walnut Hills. Guests included many relatives and friends from across Ohio and New York as Rev. A B Riggs conducted the ceremony. The couple will reside at 8 West 18th Street New York after a bridal trip.
Miss Cora Edna Holt zinger daughter of Mr and Mrs David Wesley Holtzinger to Mr Henry Roever were married last night at their Northside home 4227 Hamilton Avenue Rev William Bunyan officiated The bride wore heavy white satin with lace and veil The matron of honor was Mrs Charles M Barden of Bridgeport Conn and bridesmaids included Miss Nellie Holt zinger The couple will reside at 1821 Hase Avenue Northside after July 1
The W G Wood Mansee Piano Co at 104107 W Fourth St lists Vose and many other makes as price leaders and quality options for buyers seeking value in pianos.
The report describes a wedding banquet with elaborate floral decor and many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Betz and Miss Grace Lodwick. It notes weddings in Glendale and Hyde Park, a Linwood Linwood home, and a future move to Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
In Smith and Nixon Hall this evening Miss Erna Krueckemeyer Nellie Secrest and other students perform two Spanish dances Moszkowski Cabaletta Pizzicato Bluette Hunting Song Tarantela Beart Dance and more. Mrs Ebert Buchheim conducts and selections include Nocturne and Aufschwune by Chopin. A piano concerto in C major by Beethoven closes with Miss R Papenbroek as soloist.
Theodore F. Allen of Cincinnati writes to the Commercial Tribune proposing a reunion at Old Woodward or Music Hall to honor Prof. George W. Harper as he retires after fifty years at Woodward High School. Allen says thousands of former students cherish Harper’s guidance and kindness and a strong send-off is due. The note is dated June 6, 1900.
The Chicago Evening Post notes that some Democrats favor prosperity measures and Bryan's supporters fear harming the cause. The piece cautions against advising the parties to pursue the experiment, signaling skepticism about the plan's viability.
A dessert recipe describes soaking gelatin, making strawberry juice from crushed berries with lemon, dissolving gelatin in boiling water, then combining with berry juice. Chill, float whipped cream, and mold in a wet dish. Serve with strawberries and cream.
Dr. Wm A Smith of Atheneum College Columbia Tenn and ex Confederate introduced on Change by Rufus Burckhardt after attending reunion. Visitors included Kenneth Pinkney of Sunderland England and John Lee of Somerset Ky. Colonel Sam Bailey and Charles E Fish to attend Iton Convention in Boston. Several other out of town guests noted at Business Men's Club with names and origination cities.
President W. M. Stryker lauds The Redemption of David Carson as vivid and idealistic. He calls it a dramatic, ethical work with intense movement and a high spirit, noting its realism surpasses David Harum.
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