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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
6
Office ourth and Race Sts. Tuesday June 12 1900. Subscription rates delivered by carrier. Daily per week and daily and Sunday per week. Sunday per copy. Existing garbled text suggests pricing details for newspaper delivery services.
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Branch News Offices listed with addresses in Cincinnati Walnut Hills Gilbert Avenue and other bureaus across Madison Avenue Washington Postal Telegraph Building Pennsylvania Avenue Columbus Hotel London Trafalgar Building. Reading room offered free to American visitors at the London bureau reading room.
A Cincinnati social group promotes spending money locally to bolster the city’s economy. The piece argues residents buy in Eastern cities for status rather than need, claiming Baltimore’s market shows local shops can match or exceed others in variety and price. It emphasizes local purchases support growth and prestige and urges the affluent to guard the city’s trade by spending at home.
Six teen survivors of the Philadelphia 1856 Republican delegates, mostly Ohioans, are honored as pioneers who shaped Ohio politics and Republican sentiment. The delegates helped swing Ohio to the party and kept it intact through the Civil War era, with a future half century of work envisioned by today’s younger generations.
A discussion predicts the U S center of population will be disclosed within months. It has hovered near 23 miles east of Columbus Indiana in 1890 and about 50 miles west of Cincinnati by then. Analysts suggest the center may move west or begin shifting east again as new figures are compiled.
The table shows Eastern cities gaining more than Western ones but farm and village populations matter most. If Western farms gain, the center stays, else movement begins toward Cincinnati. If trend continues, by 1910 Cincinnati may again be the U.S. population center.
The piece argues that churches, historically tied to state power, have kept women in background while benefiting from their labor. Post independence, America freed the church to expand women’s roles in benevolence and governance. It urges fuller recognition of women in church leadership and home influence.
The Hartford Times notes growing contemplation on the Speaker's veto, arguing it operates before bills reach the President and is not defined by the Constitution. It contrasts it with the presidential veto, which follows constitutional prescriptions and can be overruled by two thirds of Congress.
General Joe Wheeler, a West Point graduate who served as a Confederate officer, returned to the regular army after nearly forty years away. He had been a planter and long-time congressman, re-elected until the Spanish-American War, where he volunteered and earned honors, epitomizing reconciliation.
A New York failure shows a house with nearly 1,000,000 in liabilities and assets about one-fifth that amount. The owner lost money at roulette and paid losses with checks. At a creditors meeting 30 checks totaling 87,000 were shown, with most losses not included in that figure. Creditors likely recover none of their money.
The author praises General Roberts for his South African work but argues he should not be ranked with legendary generals who led trained armies of similar size. It contends he could have matched figures like Grant Sherman Lee Von Moltke Napoleon Wellington or Marlborough only if placed in their situations.
A humorous note suggests that Senator Clark’s income would barely cover the ice-cream bill for a wedding. It claims a man earning $1,500 could marry off a daughter for about $5, a figure seen as a reasonable satisfaction.
A terse editorial asserts Japan is a vigilant force in the Orient capable of defending its rights. It warns foreign powers that any trespass will provoke a strong response, emphasizing that consequences will be felt by the aggressor.
In next fall's New York parades, a prominent figure will appear on banners while sixty-cent ice is produced and sold by the Tammany trust, signaling political and commercial maneuvering in the city.
A cool proceeding notes Democratic platforms reference trusts yet omit any discussion or action on ice trusts, signaling a lack of policy detail on a specific industry issue. The remark frames the platform as stating general concerns while avoiding concrete remedies or positions on ice-related monopolies.
Leopold Einstein of Ullman Einstein & Co, large Cleveland liquor dealers, arrives for the Ohio Wine and Spirit Association annual meeting. Captain Robert D. Smith, Atheneum College leader, arrives to attend his niece’s wedding and is noted as a prominent ex Confederate educator. Others include F S Rees, N J Beggs introduces. Chas Rockel returns from Birmingham. Col James Arnold reports on Camp Chase Confederate graves dedication with Gov Nash speaking. Delegates Hopple Smith Johnston North Hpson Gates Blaine Ernst Troy depart for Milwaukee to attend National Credit Men’s Association. Col Samuel Bailey Jr Fish Tenney travel to Boston for the National Association of Local Freight Agents conventions.
The University holds graduation at University Hall at 10 30 with Joseph Wilby delivering the baccalaureate. Degrees in Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science and LL B are listed for numerous students including David Alexander Beatrice Long Irwin Driehaus Ella Reemelin and others, with Master of Arts to Emma Brooke Florence Bode and Adolph M. The event reflects a large class completing studies across arts sciences and law.
The Street Railway Company will hire about 300 additional workers as hours shrink for motormen and conductors. About 200 people queued at Apollo Building offices for car jobs, receiving application blanks from Superintendent Harris. The hiring rolls begin around June 20 with training for new motormen. no St. Louis or Cleveland strikers will be employed.
The St Joseph College Alumni Association will hold its first annual banquet at the Zoo on June 20. Invitations were mailed to graduates. Anthony B Dunlap will be toastmaster. Rev James J French of Notre Dame University will attend to respond and discuss old college days. The group organized about a year ago with 25 members and now has over 200.
Mary Kavanagh, living at 502 Milton Street, began work as a domestic at 2106 Fulton Avenue through an employment agency. She was escorted to the station by a policeman after allegedly sampling the wine in the Loeb house. In custody at the House of Detention, authorities found a diamond brooch and opera glasses among her belongings.
Opening a new set of books at City Hospital reveals about 90 000 admissions since reconstruction in the late period, excluding readmissions which would raise the total to around 122 000. Nearly 12 000 deaths occur, averaging about one daily, with a death rate just over 7 percent of admissions, among the nation’s lowest for similar institutions.
The last day of the students contest ends with a midnight ballot count. Ballots should be deposited early to aid the tally. The top seven will head the Commercial Tribune delegation. an eighth name serves as alternates. Delegates depart Sunday, June 17 at noon by Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad sleeping car. details provided Wednesday morning.
Informal greetings at the Highlands mansion honor Mr and Mrs William Christie Herron and Mr and Mrs George Herron while Miss Leora Pond weds Mr Robert Mullane at St Xavier’s Cathedral. A Grand Hotel breakfast follows, with a large home reception. Broad statements of travel, parties, and a Flag Day fete at College Hill finish a roundup of society events and forthcoming nuptials.
The Cincinnati Kindergarten Association holds its annual meeting today at the hall on Linton Street in Orange. The Training School for Kindergartens will graduate several young women on June 19. Ohio State officers of the George Washington Memorial Association meet in executive session today at the Cincinnati Wipman’s Club.
Operative Mining Company of Cincinnati ordered books opened for subscriptions to develop the Severin claim on the Solomon River in the Bonanza mining district Northwest Alaska. Located 12 miles from Safety Harbor and 20 to 30 miles from Cape Nome, the rich strike area is to be approached via Seattle in late June.
A siphon exploded at Morris Mohr's saloon on Walnut Street near the Post Office yesterday morning, severely injuring bartender Fred Bauerle. He was struck on the face, wrist, and head by flying glass fragments. a nearby physician provided medical care after the blast was heard two blocks away.
The combined Presbyterian women of the city host a lawn fete on Lane Seminary grounds this evening from 4 to 10. Proceeds fund alterations and repairs to the chapel at the seminary.
William Durham of Newtown, former Chief Deputy at Cincinnati Custom House, reportedly received a Civil Service Commission notice that H. A. Wess’s dismissal was unauthorized and he should be reinstated with back salary. The commission may urge Treasury action. officials warn that classified work must be done by in-service clerks.
Station House Keeper George Kleisler of 2340 Wheeler Street, aged 61, died after shooting himself in the right temple following a request for a band at his funeral. A Civil War veteran, he had long served York Street Police Station and left a widow and four grown children. He was on duty the previous day and was found dead at his home after the gunshot.
Judge Hollister remains ill with acute gastritis delaying the Thomas arson case. Court opened briefly with Judge Murphy presiding then recessed to morning, as attorneys and Prosecutor Schwartz seek a plan, possibly adjournment or assignment to another judge. Dr. Emanuel Schwab indicated Hollister may resume duties in about two weeks.
Arrangements for a parcels post service between the United States and New Zealand begin July 1. Mail can be sent from the United States to any location in New Zealand, with weight limits up to eleven pounds and size limits of three and a half feet and six feet combined length and girth. Rates: 12 cents per pound in the United States and 6 pence per pound in New Zealand, plus small U.S. charts up to 5 cents and 2 pence in New Zealand.
The Wyoming High School commencement will be held Thursday at 7 45 in Amusement Hall. The program features a symposium titled The International Exposition in which the entire class of 1900 participates. Awards go to Miss Alice Haynes Thornton and Miss Edith Ewing Fox and several students will speak and perform with Prof. A J Gantvoort directing music and Dr. Richard G Boone presenting diplomas.
A large audience attended the University seniors production of A Midsummer Night's Dream in Burnet Woods Park. The natural stage backdrop and moonlight created a vivid setting as Moise Bergman and Louis Blake led the senior and junior factions with witty pre-show speeches. The cast delivered smooth, well-prepared performances led by Frank Raschig as Theseus and Adna Innes as Demetrius, with notable praise for Miss Mae Solomon as the prophetess and Miss Carloline Maxwell as Hippolyta.
The Millcreek Valley Street Railway workers were not required to petition or quit to gain wage parity with Consolidated. General Manager Wagenhals announced a wage increase from 15 to 19 cents per hour with a ten hour straight day. Rumors say local machinists may demand from Cincinnati manufacturers outside the NMTA. The NY agreement between I A M and NMTA covers only their members.
At the annual assembly of Cincinnati Commandery No. 3 Knights Templars officers were elected: Eminent Commander Archibald Fries Generalissimo Eugene L. Lewis Captain General William L. Meyer Prelate Jos W Kahler Sehler Warden Alfred S. Brown Junior Warden John W Britton Standard Bearer John W Carroll Sword Bearer Clarence W Sieborn Warder Dr A E Emminger Treasurer John R Kinsley Recorder Charles E Logan Trustee Richard Fritz Retiring Eminent Commander Frank K Rodman received a Past Eminent Commander jewel presented by Congressman J H Bromwell. The event also marked the commanderys 61st anniversary with a social hour and speeches by Grand Master Lybarger Bromwell and Eugene Lewis.
Anthony Davis of Fifth and John streets suffered a severe elbow crush when his arm was caught between cogwheels at the George W. Frey Company freezer on Vine street yesterday morning. He was transported to City Hospital by wagon for treatment.
J A Brailey and wife with J S Brailey Jr from Wauseon Ohio. Bishop Earl Cranston of Portland at the Grand. Phillip G Roeder of Mexico City placing a large machinery order at the Grand. Major L M Jewet of Athens and wife at the St Nicholas. M Fajardo and Pedro Brau of Puerto Rico registered at the St Nicholas. H Naville Robert Sulzer and Rad Matogsi of Switzerland at the St Nicholas. Major P S Harvey recently arrived from California with his wife's remains to be buried here. Harvey and daughter Stella at the Grand. S B Robertson and A B Buskirk merchants of Logan West Virginia at the Palace. George Kauffman of Washington Indiana at the Palace. W Pres Beall of Gallipolis at the Palace. James H Kennedy wife and child of New Holland Ohio at the Palace. J M Welch and wife of Athens Ohio at the Emery. W Baird and W E Kilgore of Wise at the Emery. Mr Clemens Michigan and George Wald of Elmwood leaving today for two weeks outing.
Thomas W. Kelley of 1014 Grand Avenue was thrown from a vehicle Sunday afternoon as it ran away. Kelley suffered broken ribs and, after initial medical care at home, his condition worsened prompting transfer to City Hospital for further treatment.
Homer Spain of 438 West Sixth street suffered a severe coughing fit Sunday evening that ruptured a blood vessel in his face. Bleeding persisted through the night and he sought treatment at City Hospital. The condition is described as peculiar but not life threatening.
The W G Wood mansee Piano Co offers a wide selection of pianos including Vose and numerous other brands. Shop for quality instruments and reliable service at this local retailer.
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