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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune announces publication by The Commercial Tribune Company with offices at Walnut Street and Government Place. EB C Eshelby serves as president. The issue date is Thursday June 3, 1901.
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The Commercial association surpasses one thousand members and pledges concerted effort to attract industries to Cincinnati. Leaders from finance and industry emphasize cooperation with existing groups to promote a prosperous Queen City, aiming for positive census results from the national population count.
The reciprocity treaty faces a bright path to passage with broad support and only minor changes anticipated. The Root amendment is likely to pass in committee and, in a modified form, when voted on. A strong coalition against delays exists, including Democratic support shifting toward the state department line.
Hitchcock, praised for Taft campaign work, took office at the Post Office amid long standing deficits. Critics note archaic practices and unresolved abuses as he begins reform by trimming redundant operations.
A Cincinnati area contest offers prizes for essays on The Fly as a Carrier of Disease. The Commercial Tribune notes flies carry millions of bacteria and fungus spores that could threaten towns if fertile, urging students aged 9 to 14 in Kentucky and Ohio to submit by July 15.
A historian notes that by reallocating staff to match eight hour shifts, the post office department expects a one million dollar surplus this year rather than a deficit. The piece suggests other departments may share the same efficiency drive and mocks bureaucratic waste. It also mentions a New York man advertising his baby as a soldier in hope of military service for his son.
Governor Wilson declares no enmity with Governor Harmon while pursuing the nomination. He will not let friendship with Harmon bar his bid, even if Harmon also desires the nomination.
The speaker questions whether constant fighting is the real curse, arguing the danger lies in war, not its existence. He challenges the idea that perpetual conflict serves as a remedy or virtue.
A Waterloo New York man aged % years has begun smoking after a Supreme Court ruling. The активe decision appears to influence his personal choice and signals a notable social shift following the court's action.
Mrs Helen Finney Cox aged 83 widow of Major General Jacob D Cox former Ohio governor congressman and interior secretary died Tuesday at Oberlin Ohio Funeral services will be Friday at 3 PM at her son William Cochran s home 245 Gilman Ave Mount Auburn Interment at Spring Grove Cemetery Four children survive and her three sons will be pallbearers per her request she was active in the Woman s Christian Association Free Kindergarten and charitable work
Promoter David L. Baumgarten faced testimony about pledging his own and family jewelry and even tableware to obtain loans during financial strains while running enterprises on two continents. Witnesses Harry Levi, Harry Smith, and W. J. Wakefield described loans and a diamond set worth 1000 dollars pledged for 600 dollars. A Baumgarten-Crosley contract from Vienne may end or extend the hearing depending on its acceptance.
A special group plan committee from the Chamber of Commerce met at Citizens' National Bank parlors and approved a plan for a centralized group of public buildings tied to the boulevard. Members discussed site locations on Main street and near the canal, and a joint committee will be formed with three active members from each organization.
The Cincinnati Commercial Association raised its membership target to 1 500 after a successful drive. Fifty boosters reported 1 056 members in Detroit style, with 142 applications including Union Gas and Electric and Cincinnati Traction. Messages of thanks were sent to Taft Harmon Chalmer Melish.
Councilman W. B. Martins announces intent to resign once the grand jury investigation in Norwood concludes. He cites company policy opposing employees in politics, says public mood has no bearing on his decision, and notes factional clashes in the city. Additional councilmen may also retire at term end in January.
Routine meal plan lists breakfast and luncheon fare including berries cereal pan fish and codfish chowder. Social items note Mrs Von Walden and Dr Williams as nominees for education board positions but ruled ineligible due to district ward residence.
At the Grand Hotel last evening three women received degrees from the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. Anna F Hare earned the degree of pharmaceutical chemist while Lydia De Courcy and Lucile Bertrand were awarded bachelor of pharmacy degrees.
The Hawthorn club held an annual outing Wednesday at Crystal Fountain Springs on the Little Miami river. Perfect weather and scenic lawns made the day enjoyable with outdoor activities, cards, games, and a chicken dinner organized by Mrs. Frank Sacket, Mrs. T. N. Lupton, and Mrs. Alfred Brown. A unanimous vote planned a reunion at the same place in August with additional guests present.
The Fresh Air home at Terrace Park opens Friday morning with one hundred mothers and children from heated tenement districts. Thirty five mothers, thirty two children, and eleven babies will be escorted by Miss Ellen Morse. They will stay two weeks before the next relay at the farm. The season runs June to October for two week recuperation stays. New drainage, reservoir and slop hopper costing nearly 800 dollars, plus flower beds benches swings painted walls and ceilings cal-simined, have been installed for a tidy, healthy environment.
A special Kilwinning Lodge No. 356 F and A M meeting drew many prominent citizens to the Masonic temple last night with past masters occupying all chairs. Scott Bonham of Lafayette lodge presided and a banquet followed. Dr. Thomas M. Stewart spoke, joined by Judge J. H. Bramwell and others. Taft is noted as a lodge member.
Misses Florence and Georgia Trader of the Clovernook Home for the Blind in Mount Healthy organize the annual blind adults picnic on Saturday on the home grounds. A musical program features vocal solos by Mrs Antionette Werner West and violin solos by Edwin Ideler with Harold Morris on piano.
Twenty leading New York importers met with Chamber of Commerce officials in Burnet house to outline questions for the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce. They seek improved South American ocean service, protection of trade marks in Spanish America, ethical conduct among business men, and simplified customs rules to reduce red tape in cross border shipments.
The First regiment after Colonel A E Stephens announced rifle practice will be the main program at the annual encampment at Camp Perry on Lake Erie. There will be little maneuvering and marching. Records are expected to be broken as several men aim for the big national meet.
Coroner Coe orders inquiry into the death of Meyer Ketcham 64 of Sixth avenue and Evans street who died at St Marys hospital yesterday morning after admission Tuesday night with stomach trouble. The attending physician called the circumstances peculiar and the cause of death uncertain whether stomach ailment or poison.
The Salvation Army campaign to raise 55000 dollars closed successfully last night. Leaders of committees met to tally pledges and the final amount reached 65523.27 dollars, a figure Major Andrews praised as lifting the effort to the mountain top.
Washington census bureau employees, asserting independence, decline Mrs. John Hays Hammond’s ice cream gift. They note many are cultured and earning good salaries, capable of buying ice cream, and propose that wealthy women support charity by purchasing ice for the poor. The episode may prompt a new view on working women who earn over $1,000 annually.
In the latest report by Prof Caroline Hazard former president of Wellesley College it is stated that salaries for teachers and professors are insufficient prompting them to devote part of their time to writing and editing books to support their families.
Orchard House in Concord Massachusetts, home of Louise Alcott, is to be bought soon. Half the needed funds have been raised and the house will be restored to closely match its condition when occupied by the Alcotts.
Covington detectives report Oliver P. Smith in county jail for wife murder awaiting trial is wanted on a Covington warrant charging obtaining goods under false pretense. Warrant sworn by Mrs. Amelia Furnish. Detectives Bell and Schaefer to rearrest him upon release.
In juvenile court Joseph Noth 13 of 226 Mohawk street and Peter Schultz 14 of 2020 Elm street faced charges for turning in a false fire alarm. Firemen found a bag of chickens at the box. witnesses saw one boy with the bag. Both deny knowledge of the fowls. cases postponed to Saturday.
Frank Shannon age 16 confessed to setting fire at his mother's home 625 East Front Street to cover theft. He pleaded guilty in juvenile court and was ordered sent to Lancaster by Judge Caldwell. He had been at St Vincent's home and later at the house of refuge.
A large crowd of unemployed residents and job seekers gathered at a Christchurch parish house for an evening rally. Speakers included P. J. McHugh of the free public employment office who cited 3,411 placements in five months and promised action against private agencies charging excess fees. Nicholas Klein, Adjutant F. T. Miller of the Salvation Army, and Dr. J. Eads How also spoke. A committee was formed to discuss reopening the municipal lodging house on Hammond Street with Director of Public Safety Scott Small.
The article urges caution for hands and face during sunny periods. It warns against fashionable sunburn, recommends cold cream and gentle bleaches, and advises a 15 minute face treatment plus 48 hours without water. Nightly bleach and morning nourisher are suggested, with talcum powder before gloves to curb sweating.
The pantaloon skirt appears as a plain walking skirt when standing but splits into two wide pantaloons on motion. A spring novelty for walking riding tennis bowling and golfing, it sells from 8 dollars upward and is completed with a short coat.
Miss Helen Taft joined a small sewing and discussion club yesterday at The Pillars with hostess Mrs George Warrington. The group enjoyed tennis before luncheon, then Mr James Minor hosted an evening party in Taft's honor.
Newport social news centers on Mrs. Harry D. Smith hosting a card party in the Imperial apartment with whist players from her club and guests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Thomas Brown, Mrs. Lenard Speaks, Mrs. Charles Lesher, and Miss Nannie Hodge as pink carnations and crimson roses adorned rooms.
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