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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
Cincinnati publication details rates for daily and Sunday editions, foreign prices, and payment methods. It lists multiple bureaus including Hills Gilbert Avenue News Office and Scott Street bureau, with addresses and newsboy service notes.
Cooler weather with scattered showers persisted as a high pressure area moved east from the Northwest. Central valleys and the South saw cloudiness increase. Louisville reported over an inch of rain while Cincinnati ranged 65 to 80 degrees. Local record for June 10, 1908 ends at 7 p.m. local time with three prior year comparisons.
Ohio and Indiana show fair to warm Thursday with lighter winds and Friday warmer. Kentucky sees showers in the south and west by night. Virginia has fair conditions Thursday and Friday with light northeast winds turning southeast.
Multiple ships report arrivals and departures across Cherbourg New York Plymouth Queenstown Liverpool Genoa Naples and Southampton. Vessels include Graf Waldersee Saxony Friesland Mauretania Kherson Slavonia Bluecher Teutonic Majestic Kaiser Wilhelm II Regina d Italia Pannonia Carmania Noordland and others with routes between New York Boston Philadelphia Libau Genoa Trieste and Montreal.
A long list of guests checking into Cincinnati area hotels including Palace-R N Harrison Shelbyville Indiana W H Conway Hillsboro Kentucky Fields Bristol Tennessee Munro W L Caldwell Indianapolis B F Kaufman Philadelphia A B Huff Rochester N Y A B Brum burg Ironton O Havlin Ben Strong Pittsburg A Buntman Chicago J J Hirsch Chicago Emery Spiro New York C E Turner Wausau Wisconsin F L Coyle wife Leesburg Florida George W Ware Columbus O Linton Henry Doerr and wife Minneapolis J E Campbell Watertown N Y Ree B Miller Springfield C W W 6 New York Oning W H Shute New York Mooney Lexington F H vil Charleston W Va Philip Beck Cleveland Lackman W L Sheil St Louis H J Johnson Chicago H L Brown Chicago M D Johnson Chicago Burnet R J Smith Chicago Mrs Kale Louisville Mrs Don D ys Louisville John J Harrington Richmond Indiana Gibson Harry Schwerin Newark N Ben Head Birmingham Alabama George Tuffley Chicago Ww B Crawford Four Mile Ky Dennison J F Pee Rochester N Y Yates Salem Mass F M Jones land Grant McDaniel Vanceburg Kentucky St Nicholas Arthur M Knapp New York Mrs F C Vaughan Richmond Ihmaeoe Freund New York and Mr and Mrs J M Ryan Jo aie Russell Albion Michigan Nad wee Williams Urbana C Bay ard P Holmes New York
The piece profiles Marie Henry's Lincoln trip invited by Mr. Bryan, with The Courier Journal editor Watterson criticized for past silver policy and party stance. It frames the Lincoln visit as a signal of Bryan defeat and a court of debate on Democratic unity and predatory wealth.
The Pittsburg district steel industry shows rising demand with over 1,000,000 worth of pig iron, forcing mills to run double shifts. Buyers delayed purchases, but prices for pig iron are stabilizing and production is expected to rise through the year as rail traffic and crops improve.
In Detroit a solemn convention the Police Chiefs condemn humor that mocks officers as excessive. They blame the cartoonist and grapher alongside stage acts for disrespect and urge an end to such depictions despite praising police, while noting the press often records their good work.
A discussion lauds the value of a well regulated police force while noting cartoonists and paragraphs about police in the United States are rarely malice fueled. The piece argues Chiefs of Police are sensible but too solemn and that good humor could grow from their Detroit convention stance.
Members of the campaign publicity firm Bryan and Watterson may gather in Lincoln to learn what happened to a campaign contribution Brother-in-law delivered from New York to Nebraska.
The passage notes John D. Rockefeller advising Cardinal Logue to play golf, but the Cardinal declined. It also suggests it was unlikely he could organize an octopus as well as Rockefeller.
The article recalls Father Vaughn delivering sharp counsel about marriage communication, joking that a husband cannot control a wife’s chatter, while noting his keen observations and humorous delivery.
After a hard campaign in Georgia the field pivots to boosting allies as candidates shift from ante to post election strategy. Analysts note unity efforts among rivals and rising support from party leaders and volunteers.
The scene features Cardinal Logue complimenting the nation while the golfer, blushing modestly, acknowledges ownership. The exchange underscores a moment of public acknowledgment amid a high profile gathering.
The piece portrays the Taft camp drawing in Republican allies as they scramble to join the movement, depicting a crowded and competitive transition within the party.
The Lexington Herald declares there will be no clash at Lexington events and suggests the Democratic Convention will proceed without conflict. The remark frames a calm political scene and anticipates orderly proceedings.
A light note on wedding trends as brides, including many June ceremonies, attract attention. Observers reference popular wedding customs and the appeal of June nuptials in society chatter.
Managers blame plummeting gate receipts on new betting systems amid hard times and higher admission prices. Readers share views on a bird park idea for a historic Duck Creek burying ground and the need to protect the site from vandalism.
The Twen Ward committeemen debate precinct redistricting while the Board of Elections, with Republicans Templeton and Kuhlman and Democrat White, considers plans. Hartwell seeks a July 14 bond vote for 35000 to fund sewer and disposal plant. Longworth party visits and Johnson’s Ohio strategy loom. Delegations to Chicago begin, with West Virginia first. Ohio Populists plan Columbus July 4 convention as Reemelin shifts from Bryan and hints at third-party options.
The social column details multiple weddings and gatherings in Hyde Park and Cincinnati areas. Notables include Miss Etta McLaughlin marrying Roger Kemper in Madisonville, Miss Frazer wedding in Walnut Hills, and extensive society notices of clubs, bridal showers, and receptions with numerous local families, churches, and clubs named.
Miss Josephine Behrmann staged a miniature bride and groom party for Miss Florence Bartlett bride elect of William Klein. Guests included Ella and Ruth Baker and several Covington and Newport residents. Bartlett to host bridal party Saturday. guest list lists Jane Doe family names and arrangements.
Interviews with H K Norton I B Cummings and David M Lockland reveal views on public office tenure in Fairfield and Cincinnati conventions in Louisville and Chicago. They discuss long township treasurer terms and the appeal of Cincinnati as a convention hub amid hot weather anecdotes.
Mr and Mrs F P Gluck of Cincinnati registered at the Herald office in Paris on June 10 as reported by the Special Cable to the Commercial Tribune.
A flurry of social events fills Norwood and Walnut Hills with weddings guests and entertainments. Miss Catherine Woolley marries Prof Horace Mendenhall in Norwood Methodist Church. bridal party and reception follow at the bride’s mother home. Mentions of tours eastward and plans to reside with the bride’s mother. A shirt waist dance tonight at St James Fresh Air Home Linwood aids the home, with tally ho car rides adding to the pleasure. Miss Emma Manning and Miss Ethel Kennedy Conservatory of Music students depart for Southern homes early next week. Various gatherings honor Miss Helen Ratterman with cards hosted by Miss Clara Grover. Attendees include many local and a few out-of-town guests. Dr W B Young and wife depart for a month’s seaside resorts touring Ocean Grove and Old Point Comfort.
Miss Juliette Williams daughter of Colonel and Mrs John R Williams married Joseph Leiter son of the late Levi Z Leiter at the Williams home. The ceremony was by Rev Father Buckey with about twenty present and a breakfast for about 200 guests including General and Mrs Henry C Corbin and Representative and Mrs Nicholas Longworth. The couple planned a honeymoon at a nearby country residence.
Ethel Roosevelt daughter of the President serves as bridesmaid at the wedding of Georgiana Harding Farr of West Orange to Fletcher Harper Sibley of Rochester. Margaret Roosevelt also stands as bridesmaid. The ceremony is at St. Mark's Episcopal Church West Orange.
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