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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune issues delivery instructions and home delivery options. It notes subscription details and contact methods including postal card requests and Telephone No 379. It urges readers to report irregular delivery to the office promptly.
The Commercial Tribune outlines summer delivery options with Daily and Sunday weekly and monthly rates. It explains how to submit address changes, requiring both old and new post offices to ensure receipt, and notes flexible address changes by subscribers.
Spain’s ministerial crisis ends with Canovas reinstated as premier. The Madrid Times notes calm returns but policy toward Cuba remains unchanged, with Weyler’s conduct and reforms still guiding strategy. Mediation prospects depend on Spain accepting the proposed settlement and ending the Cuban conflict.
The piece cites President McKinley’s constructive approach and urges patience as prosperity rises. It quotes the Philadelphia opening urging optimism over tariff progress and national confidence, arguing optimism boosts business and prevents harm from cynics. It notes Republicans hold power and promise better times ahead.
Sentiment drives stock values upward as bears retreat before bulls and optimistic trade news boosts prices. Wheat is controlled by professionals with a brief short-covering rally. subsequent decline follows. State reports show better-than-expected results, hinting at an early commerce resurgence.
For months Spanish troops in Cuba have received no pay or were forced to take Weyler’s paper at face value though it is worth only cents on the dollar. When Weyler himself was paid in paper the other day he refused to accept it, raised a row, and demanded gold. The Captain General is a shrewd strategist when protecting his own finances.
More than 22000 dollars worth of American soda water fountains were shipped to Mexico last week. When installed and operating, the Mexican public will learn what life really is.
A fragment hints at a failed entreaty to return to an organization. No clear names, dates, or places are readable, leaving the event as an unresolved plea and speculative social pull.
The passage notes the gold Democrats in Michigan extending a party move led by Bryan and Bland. It mentions their Iowa and Kentucky brethren showing strong inclination to nominate separate state tickets as part of the same factional shift.
Tom Johnson declares himself a humble follower yet notes he would prefer Mark Hanna's Senate seat to any other office. The report stresses his position remains unchanged and he remains in the ranks despite aspirations.
In 1890 and 1891 Democratic orators and newspapers argued that American tin plate manufacturing was impossible. Despite that claim, by 1896 production of American made tin plate totaled 307 million pounds.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a shift in domestic roles with a twenty-odd-year-old maiden now washing dishes while her mother naps, while the modern girl of today tends to her bicycle and independence.
Mme. Melba asserts the world’s finest baritone is a Milwaukee restaurant waiter, a claim echoed by patrons who hear him sing “Pork and.”
After Commissioner Calhoun left Cuba two men were arrested and charged with inciting to rebellion. The report suggests such actions will soon stop.
Champion Fitzsimmons will spend the summer at Rye. John L. Sullivan has lived in the same neighborhood for several years.
Sharp advertisers who were misled by Brother Bassler into stockpiling straw hats now face a new deal offering a pair of ear muffs with each purchase.
A Buffalo audience heard a speech by Mr. Bryan described as extraordinarily restrained as it ran to just eleven columns in length.
A Philadelphia Inquirer remark notes a man struck by lightning in Missouri some two decades ago remains unconscious. The quip ends with a wry aside about burial, implying a grim joke on his fate.
Officials stress the priority to enact the new tariff bill quickly. They emphasize swift passage as essential to implement economic measures and protect national interests.
Police secure the Maher-Sharkey fight outcome as the dark horse remark hints at surprise potential. The report emphasizes law enforcement involvement and cautions readers to watch for unexpected contenders.
A lighthearted note describes the clash between the calendar and the thermometer as seasons shift. The piece playfuly jokes about dates vs temperatures and suggests humorous misalignment in daily life amid changing weather.
A Florida Citizen article extolls A O Russell of Cincinnati for draining the 102000 acre Cincinatus Farm near Sebastian. The vast muck lands include a 2000 acre cypress brake and Lake Wilmington forming an irrigation reservoir. Projected sugar yield could reach 68000 tons, rivaling Cuba imports.
Oxford College marks its forty seventh commencement on June 9 with a large audience. Rev C D Wilson delivers an exceptional address. The class of 97 lists 15 members including Martha Agerter Josephine Barnard Mary Bedford Prue Bourne Adelia Wells tone Edna Farrin M Edna Greene Edith Lennard Iva Nelle Means Georgia Ray MacMillan Mary St Grey Harriet Rogers Edith Smith Regina Ustick and Sarah Bell Waller. Classical honors go to Olive Flower and Leon tine Hamilton with Stella Peed earning Scientific Honor. Laura Echols Donnally Echo Hart gain First Literary Honors while Elizabeth Bertha Stewart earns Second Literary Honor. President McKinley is honorary member but unavailable.
Richmond Ind June 9 The thirty eighth annual commencement of Earlham College was held today Dr John M Coulter of Chicago delivered the address and degrees were conferred by President J J Mills of Earlham
Greencastle Ind June 9 The annual commencement exercises closed at noon The Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis of Chicago delivered the university oration Chancellor Bowman and President Gobin conferred degrees on the largest class in the university's history
Plain City Ohio June 9 Carolyn Allen did not receive a diploma from the Misses Harbaughs school as reported Friday.
The class of 1897 at Vassar College graduates 104 young women, the largest class in the school’s history, signaling a milestone for the institution and its academic women.
A stylish wedding took place in Westwood with Miss Mary Cunningham marrying Horace P Camden of Philadelphia. The ceremony at 4 PM featured Dr C F Massey officiating and Mendelssohn music. Nearby, Miss Louise Taylor wed Mr Jesse Webb at the bride’s home in Dayton, and Mabelle Elizabeth Pendery married Clarence Albert Pendery at the Wyoming home of Mr and Mrs J H Miller. Other society events include Miss Bertha Sherlock’s return from Georgia and a Bodmann Widows Home lawn fete with Mayor-elect Tafel speaking. A Miss Carrie Kleeman and Mr Sam Frank wed at the Grand Hotel, and L Challen Fillmore married Emma Walke at Richmond Street Christian Church. Miss Edworah Nahan gave a noted recital at Gibson House, and an amateur production of Alla Tableona was planned at the Auditorium by George H Thomas Post. Community events include Westminster Church lawn arrangements and Le Procession des Enfants planned for June 17.
Captain and Mrs. H O Heistand of Canton entertain in Washington with Mrs McKinley’s welcome. Miss Donelly of New York is their guest as lively dinners and theater parties unfold. John R McLean gifts his son Beale a private coach, amusements and fame amid spring streets.
Tonight the College of Music closes its year with a varied program by advanced pupils. Adele Westfield and Geo. Smith open with a piano and violin sonata in D minor, Agnes Cain sings an Arioso from Jean d Arc, Mary Fromeyer showcases a piano concerto with orchestra, Clara Stephenson plays a Goltermann cello concerto, Martha M. Henry performs an Ariette from An Perfido, and Aline Fredin offers Cesar Franck variations with orchestral accompaniment.
In Bucyrus on June 9, Shelby Colle was acquitted of the murder of Nelson Schiegle, an Erie brakeman, after a trial that referenced events in December. The verdict concluded the courtroom drama with Colle cleared of charges.
A sharp racial clash erupts in Nicholasville Kentucky after Policeman Jordan Peel accuses black lawyer R O Benjamin of an article accusing him of harshly judging Peel. Benjamin, in town to defend two accused negroes in a circuit court case, is jailed after a noon courthouse confrontation. Further trouble is feared.
In Neuilly Le Vallois Count Robert De Montesquoin is wounded in the hand by Henri De Regnier after a remark about a cane that might have been used at the Charity Bazaar fire. The exchange followed a salon remark by Mlle Heredia about the event.
National Democratic Executive Committee issues a call for a state convention in Louisville on July 14 to nominate a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Appeals. The document ties the move to silver Democrats and William J Bryan, urging unity under a sound money platform and national Democratic aims. Mass conventions statewide will select delegates July 10.
The Ohio National Guard Naval Brigade will embark July 21 to 31 aboard the U S transport Michigan with land drills at Put-in-Bay. The unit includes the Toledo First Battalion and Cleveland divisions, led by Lt Cmdr Arlington A Betts and Ensign H Campbell. The Cleveland Division bought the revenue cutter Andy Johnson for the voyage. The report also notes popular Corbett Fitzsimmons boxing picture screenings at the Grand with detailed, lifelike veriscope scenes.
Weather halts field day and all drills at West Point as rain delays ceremonies. The top seven graduates are listed with William D. Connor of Clinton Iowa first, John C. Oakes New York City second, Louis C. Wolf Sheboygan Wisconsin third, Henry B. Morgan Valdosta Georgia fourth, Sherwood A. Cheney South Manchester Connecticut fifth, Frederick Waldstatter Galion Ohio sixth, and Harley B. Ferguson Waynesville North Carolina seventh.
George Adams a drummer for Browning King Co wholesale clothiers of Cincinnati was arrested in Louisville on Maine Street near the Louisville Hotel. Charged as a fugitive from justice in a theft of 200 dollars worth of samples from his employers. Frank Hines aided the search. He had sold most samples and will be taken to Cincinnati tomorrow morning.
A tragedy at 820 Fourteenth Street is reported in Washington. Tacopo Ferrari shot and stabbed Mrs. Cherubino Giuliani, then killed himself. The woman was rushed to Emergency Hospital where doctors hope for recovery. Ferrari died at the scene.
Zachary Taylor Lewis, the bond manipulator, appeared in Urbana Ohio court to argue a demurrer to the indictment. Attorneys Warnock and Eichelberger led the defense while Prosecutor Denton represented the State. Judge Huseman planned to rule soon with trial set if the demurrer fails.
A five act military drama titled Allatoona will be performed tonight at the Auditorium. George H. Thomas Post No 13 G A R and the Auburn Rifles sponsor a cast of fifty. Proceeds go to the committee of the George H. Thomas Post No 33 to fund Cincinnati's bid for the 1898 National Encampment in Buffalo New York.
A Cap tain Boyton rubber armor display headlines the Lagoon water carnival. The show features 2,500 miles of sea travel stories, inflation demonstrations, signal flag use, dispatch carrier pigeons, wreck raft building, distress signals, mine explosions, and armor powered feats including a human sail. A large troupe of swimmers and divers accompanies three hours of entertainment.
Mme Nordica placed her professional affairs in Colonel Mapleson's hands and will sue the Royal Opera Syndicate led by Maurice Grau for about 5000 dollars in salary and for damages to reputation from not being allowed to sing this season. Mapleson says Nordica forgives De Reszke and hints at a settlement, while noting the tenth anniversary of their combined debut.
Tomorrow the second summer night fete will occur at the Zoological Gardens under a clear sky and June moon. Thousands of people from our best society will sit or stroll beneath the grand old forests and enjoy the John C Weber Full Military Band conducted by Mr Weber and cornet solos by Mr William Kopp.
C W Sparling a 42 inch tall 53 pound midget died in Kansas City from threats trouble. He was 34 and worked as a drummer for a Dowagiac firm. He had lived in the city a year and his remains will be sent to Dowagiac where he was born and relatives survive him.
Woodward High students plan a lagoon outing with their principal and teachers. Island Queen will carry three Sunday schools to Silver Grove next Saturday. Murphy and Mack entertain at Lagoon with Miss Lot tie Medley Mack. Edison's vitascope shown at Heck and Avery's Museum. Prof Bush to make free balloon ascent at Chester Park next Sunday. Moonlit river rides and floating ballrooms promise a busy Coney season with warm weather crowds.
Andrew Kuhlman of 1208 Bremen Street hurled a stone at pursuing youths on Vine Street. The missiled struck Andrew J. Me at 1630 West Seventh Street, severing an artery and causing a painful wound. No arrest reported.
Honolulu reports indicate Japanese Minister Shimmamura shifted to a more reasonable stance after two conferences with Minister Cooper. The Hawaiian government refused to renew the exclusive table contract with Z S Spaulding, expiring May 1, and will seek the best legitimate offer from competing firms.
Robbers stole silverware and feather boas worth 800 dollars in Chicago then shipped part of the plunder to a wealthy farmer near Lagrange Indiana. The thieves were captured in Chicago and confess sending the goods here. They claim the farmer is not implicated.
Dayton Ohio June 9 John Conway alias Charlie Clifford is jailed as police reveal a large horse stealing operation spanning Indiana and Ohio. Seven stolen horses and several buggies were recovered and Conway implicates two accomplices while authorities plan to extradite him to Indiana to face charges. Fleming, a coal dealer, faces receiving and concealing stolen property charges.
Canton June 9. Hon John C Welty announces candidacy for Governor at the Democratic State Convention. He is a wealthy attorney and major campaign donor, allied with a Philadelphia financier, and advocates silver.
John C. Welty of Canton informs a Columbus friend of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. Mayor Rice of Canton has withdrawn from the race.
Hartford City Indiana June 9 Trustees have not elected a County Superintendent after sessions begun yesterday. The two absent Democratic trustees faced mandamus actions and the Sheriff is seeking them.
A June 9 New York report lists numerous travelers and dignitaries arriving from Cincinnati Canton Greenfield Columbus Sandusky Youngstown Malta Middletown Springfield Toledo Indianapolis Louisville and more. Notables include J J Hochstader W P Campbell M Isaacs L T Robinson D P Erwin and A L Anderson. Also noted are Ambassador Andrew D White and Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst departures and other social movements. The piece ends with horse sale results at the American Horse Exchange totaling 34750 across two days.
June 9 report from New York notes record cold for June and continuous heavy rain since Monday night. Streets nearly deserted, business paralyzed, with an inch and a half of rain in the period. Forecasts predict more rain tonight and tomorrow and possible clearing by noon tomorrow.
Four thousand attend the German Baptists annual meeting in Frederick Maryland as Northern Illinois queries restrictions on women hats. Women urge parity with men in hat styles and fashion approval. The issue is sent to a committee with officers elected including L W Teeter Indiana moderator and J H Moore Illinois writing clerk.
In Albany on June 9 Henry Foster and John Shootman quarreled amid long standing feuds. Foster stabbed Shootman in the side multiple times with a dirk. Ephriam Redell intervened and shot Foster through the head. Both men died from their wounds. Redell has not yet been arrested.
The Belmont County Republican Convention at Belmont endorsed Governor Bushnell and President McKinley and the policies of Senators Foraker and Hanna and Congressman Lorenzo Danford. Nominations listed include C. J. Howard renominated for Representative and E. B. Armstrong on the second ballot, William C. Bergundthal for Treasurer, Bradley Smith for Commissioner, John Bond for County Surveyor, and Dr. A. C. Beetham for Coroner. Delegates to the State convention were selected from a list of prominent local names.
June shipping notices list arrivals at Southampton New York via Collier lines including Louis from New York, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Teutonic and Nordland at ports Antwerp Genoa Liverpool Bremen and Boston.
Isaac Boyd, a Black youth who rode with Simon Cooper during the Sumter County killings, was cleared of being an accessory to the murders. He testified Cooper forced him to drive the vehicle and that fear prevented any escape.
In Nicholasville Kentucky Lizzie Carter drew water when a cloth covered bucket revealed a bundle in the Maple Grove avenue well. Buford Dunn retrieved a package containing the skeleton of an infant believed murdered and wrapped with stones in the well.
In Dayton Ohio on June 9 the city will host the funeral of Mary Stanley known as Queen of the Gipsies. The Gypsy tribe has gathered for several weeks from across the United States in anticipation of the event.
Milan Bagley of seven miles east of Wellston arrived with a serious gunshot wound in his left arm. He says he witnessed the Urbana lynching and was shot as soldiers fled.
Springfield rumor states car accountant W H Yeazell will be moved to Lima followed by Trainmaster Haas. Master Mechanic and the Ohio Southern shops are also said to relocate to Lima within weeks.
Nancy E. Clem, long prominent in public notice, died last night in Indianapolis. She was arrested in 1868 for the murder of Jacob Young and his wife whose bodies were found along White River. Defended by General Harrison she was sentenced to life, later granted release after years in confinement.
Ex-Congressman William D. Bynum of Indianapolis, head of the National Democratic Committee, relocates with his wife and three children to Brooklyn. They stay at Pierpont House while seeking a Park Slope residence as plans unfold to base party headquarters in New York City on Pine, William or Liberty streets.
Delegates to the General Synod of the Lutheran Church gather in Mansfield Ohio for the thirty eighth biennial session. Rev M W Hamma and Rev Dr M Rhodes rise as leading candidates while Rev Dr W H Dunbar appears the likely pick. Opening service featured a sermon by Rev Dr H Louis Baugher and a welcome from G S Cummings.
Lexington constables Rose and Doyle pursue Lucien Boone for the March election day murder of Shad Taylor in Athens. Boon e hid near Clay's Ferry and was signaled by horn blasts by Boone's supporters. The chase ends with officers finding no trace at the last residence.
Chicago June 9 The Tribune marks its fiftieth anniversary with a forty eight page jubilee issue featuring color illustrations of notable incidents and plant departments. Joseph Medill supervises the historical section and James Whitcomb Riley contributes a jubilee poem.
Empress of Japan reports a May gale off China’s Chusan Archipelago during fishing season. Of several hundred boats at sea, most did not return and about 300 fishermen are feared dead. The storm swept Nan chow Bay area with large junks lost and many lives perished.
In Lancaster Kentucky on June 9 the body of Josie Miller wife of Irvin Miller was found in a cistern on a main street. The cistern platform was torn from a struggle and the rope missing. It is believed she was pushed in or the platform gave way while drawing water, though the latter is unlikely.
On June 10, 1895 Pope Leo XIII privately met with the Aeolian Company representatives in the Vatican throne room. Monsignors Caggiano de Azevedo and Raphael Merry de Vai attended, and a later Mass featured the Aeolian, with plans to place the instrument permanently in the Vatican.
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