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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune announces its establishment in Cincinnati with 1793 foundation, printing daily from Walnut Street and Government Place. The edition for Wednesday June 7 1811 notes second class mailing and company leadership under E. Shelby.
The notice lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday and various combinations. Rates include one year for both Daily and Sunday, six months, one month, and weekly editions with and without Sunday issues.
In Great Britain and other foreign countries the Commercial Tribune offers monthly and yearly postal subscriptions with prices listed and terms for advance payment. The notice provides full address details for its bureaus in Walnut Hills Covington Newport London and Washington and states reading rooms are free to Americans at Trafalgar Square London.
A newly appointed senate committee faces the Lorimer inquiry with a duty to uncover facts rather than defend or whitewash. The piece argues not to seek vengeance or special treatment for the embattled senator and urges deliberate, unbiased evaluation of evidence before reaching conclusions.
The piece condemns Colonel Garrard for race prejudice in denying Private Bloom American rights. It cites the president’s rebuke and notes Bloom’s attempt at a fair examination for a lieutenancy. It compares with past incidents and comments on public reaction in Indianapolis after a car race.
The notice promotes continued installments of a Boy Scouts of America manual. It invites all interested boys to watch The Commercial Tribune for upcoming chapters to be published periodically.
An earnest directive orders delivering the Letter to Garcia immediately to the addressed man. Boy scouts recount amusing incidents on their errands and the successful quest. Troop 3 Cincinnati presents a curtain raiser at Chester Park Opera House before an operetta, with scouts in uniform selling tickets to fund their camp.
The Commercial Tribune announces a fly disease essay contest with prizes for five best essays. Open to students in Hamilton County Ohio or Kentuky Campbell County Kentucky ages 9 to 14. Prizes range from 10 to 2 dollars with separate age brackets and deadlines set for July 15.
This article outlines the Boy Scouts hierarchy including chief scout scout commissioner scoutmaster adjutant chaplain and patrol leader. It defines troop and patrol composition badges tests and court of honor as well as local and county scout councils and enrollment rules.
Acting scout commissioner W Steacy Holmes invites local council prospects Ben Mulford Dr Weisenlohr Murray Seasongood J Stacy Hill Harry Sedam John Landis Harry M Levy John Arn Lloyd J L Shearer Prof Benedict Harry T Atkins and Richard Crane to receive letters with no address. Troop 3, in uniform, learns the challenge from Eber Hubbard's Letter to Garcia and must locate the recipient to deliver the letter promptly.
A large demonstration of activities is arranged by Mr. Holmes for all Cincinnati scouts and friends at Coney Island to launch Boy Scout day in early July. Scouts are urged to join and contact the local organization before then. The first regular meeting of the Scout Masters club, including all Cincinnati scout masters, will be at the Y M C A on Friday evening. All masters are expected to attend and those seeking to become scout masters are asked to attend and connect with the local organization.
The Cincinnati Commercial Association pledged a new railroad depot with work to start at year’s end during a noonday meeting led by John Bleekman of the Cincinnati Union Depot and Terminal Co. Enthusiasm rose as 86 new members were needed to reach the 1,000 goal, with strong efforts planned this morning to secure them.
At the county commissioners session a contract was awarded to Joe Grandison Construction for changing the Crookshank road in Summit at 15 986 dollars. The board approved Co and O R R plans for a temporary bridge across tracks on Bridge town road. They also approved Dry Fork creek realignment plans to protect the highway. J Baumgertner's bid to grade the Dayton pike south of the Big Four railroad in Sharon was accepted. A concrete bridge plan at German and Compton streets was approved with an estimated cost of 2 444 dollars.
Judge Bode warmly welcomed his son Douglas H. Bode in a police court scene after the Naval Academy graduate returned from Annapolis on a three weeks furlough. The young man, tall and fit, will report to naval duty on the Pacific coast after the leave ends. The judge teased him about still lacking a beard.
The Woman's club held its first meeting under president Mrs. Helen Handy Mitchell. New officers include vice presidents Mrs. Bosworth and Mr. Hargrave, treasurer Eleanor Bradford, and secretary Florence Wells. Committees cover literature, art, domestic science, education, and ethics. Members and guests attended a trolley party at the Zoo hosted by Miss Belle Fithian and college students.
The Cincinnati Kindergarten Association held its annual meeting on Linton Street. Pupils’ home economics exhibits and dietary displays showcased work from four to seven year olds. Mrs. Charles Fleischmann hosted over 200 children at the Zoo with meals and transport, assisted by Miss Mary Cochnower and others, marking a philanthropic garden party for local schools.
The Query Club held its annual outing on Monday combining business and pleasure. Members listened to Officers reports and the yearly calendar was presented. During roll call each member shared "Something I Have Learned About Italy."
Washington observers note calls to knight hood for women in England. Lady Con stance Lytton cites Ellen Terry’s omission from knighthood. She suggests reviving the title Dame and argues some women have served the state more than knights.
The Oxford College for Women held its annual alumnae reunion and luncheon yesterday. An opera titled The Chimes of Normandy was presented at the Smith theater in Hamilton Ohio to raise funds for a new music hall. Today at 10 am commencement exercises will include an address by ex Governor Hanley of Indianapolis.
New Hampshire passes a law recognizing mothers as equal guardians of their minor children alongside fathers after long advocacy by women. The measure broadens parental rights and duties in custody and decision making.
A large deputation of taxpaying and professional women appealed to Prague Council to insert a municipal woman suffrage clause in the annexation bill. They warn that failure could lead suburbs to refuse annexation and that they will continue protests to protect their voting rights.
Dr Sophronisba P Breckenridge of Chicago serves as secretary of the immigrants league which began in a small room and now occupies a full building. The league directs distribution of half of the immigrants arriving in Chicago.
Ten conduct guidelines issued to The Girls of Great Britain by the Women's Imperial Health Association outline duties for women. They emphasize hygiene, proper clothing, and health, plus knowledge of cooking, housekeeping, and child care, asserting home making as a dignified profession.
A string of social events gathers Cincinnati society around Miss Taft and Miss Newton as hostesses entertain with bridge dinners garden parties and piano performances. Attendees include Miss Taft Miss Belle Pendleton Miss Evelyn Hollfacer Mr Burton Hollister and others. The Newton wedding blends lilies pinks and lace as Richard Forrest Howard wed Helen Edith Newton at the Mansion with a 159 guest turnout.
Miss Marty Hall of Covington hosted a ballroom dinner at the Lagoon in honor of bride-elect Miss Virginia Martin. Guests included Miss Jane Martin and other social leaders as they toasted the upcoming marriage to John Warner with pink peonies, Japanese fans, and elegant gowns. The event followed a June wedding for Bettie Washington to Dr. Herbert Truesdell in St Pauls Church Newport with a large local turnout.
The Misses Madie and Katherine Mc Donald hosted a Saturday afternoon bridal party for bride-elect Miss Cora Keevan of Coyington. Guests included Miss Edna d Scully, Miss Katherine Quinn, Mrs Stall, Mrs Frank Cannon, Miss Ritte O Shaughnessy, and others. A social week followed with card parties planned by Mrs Cannon and Mrs Read, plus a Union mission social and sale at 31 Miller's Lane Fort Thomas Kentucky.
A mothers home hosts a card evening Monday with a few guests. Mrs. John Read of Covington to host her card club Saturday afternoon. Mr. Frank T. Hayman of Newport plans a month long Southern trip. Harry Winston of Fort Thomas visits Columbus, CO on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Spining and their son William Turner visit Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Robbins in Kenton. Miss Belle Teale Martin of Owenton arrives in Covington to stay with cousins the Misses Jane and Virginia Martin and attend society events for Miss Virginia.
The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce board in June backed studying a public buildings group along the old canal bed boulevard and a housing project for city residents. A committee will investigate, while another will meet exporters for the Boston convention plans. An agricultural experiment farm in Hamilton County linked to Wooster station was approved, with Charles W. Schmidt presenting. New members were elected, including Burkitt C. Budd and George W. Williams. no action on former superintendent Charles B. Murray.
Thousands attend the Bingaman & Co jewelry firm anniversary at its enlarged Sixth Avenue and Vine Street store. Patrons hail over a quarter century of city service and the shop plans an upcoming window exhibition showing diamond cutting.
The steamfitters convention received the annual report of President Kinsella showing large membership gains and new local unions in cities previously unorganized. Ohio towns like Cincinnati saw especially gratifying growth. Secretary Davies reported solid finances and high member in good standing. General Organizer Garrett arrived from Worcester with promising conditions overall. Delegates were hosted by the Cincinnati union at Chester Park. The convention continues.
A complimentary dinner will be offered to Dr C R Holmes on Friday June 16 at the Hotel Linton before his trip to Europe. The event honors his extensive service on the city connection with the new general hospital and the benefit of European experience to its equipment. A long committee list including Reuben A Holden Franklin Ives Frank J Jones Dr Fred Forchheimer B H Kroger Lawrence Maxwell and others will host the evening.
The Business Men's club plans its annual outing at Laughery Island. Entertainment committee members W F Robertson A J Conroy and Dr Wade Thrasher organize a 8 30 a m assembly at the club for a parade to the Kentucky steamer dock with canes distributed to participants.
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