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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
4
Rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions, six months and annual options, with monthly and weekly terms. Delivery by carrier noted. Foreign country rates to Britain and continental Europe listed with advance payment terms and remittance options. Printed by CIAL TRIBUNE CO Cincinnati with contact details for the business department.
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Admission that lobbyist F B Thurber received 8400 from General Wood when Cuba’s military governor aimed to sway U S leaders on Cuban reciprocity raises questions. Havemeyer payment also cited. evidence shows 2880 paid for 80 000 circular letters promoting reciprocal duties. Investigate and publish names, amounts, and leaders of thought involved.
A notice from the Board of Legislation outlines six months required for plan submission to remove all grade crossings within the city. It calls for joint planning by the city and railroads with the Superintendent of Track Elevation and railroad engineers to avoid legal delays, lawsuits, and damages while speeding up road improvements.
Cleveland clearings totaled 12 414 996 dollars and Cincinnati registered 17 096 650 dollars for the same seven days.
The author condemns the Taylors for seeking unconditional pardon through Governor Nash, citing alleged deceit, conspiracy, and fraud in the May Tennant Taylor case. It argues the mother is innocent and calls for the father to withdraw the joint pardon request if his wife does not retract her accusations. The piece stresses accountability and criticizes public sympathy shaping clemency.
The article praises Senator Quay for steering a strong Pennsylvania Republican platform without conflict. It notes his ability to secure a majority for Pennypacker and his skill in sourcing ideas from Ohio and Buckeye State to strengthen his campaign. It highlights his refrain to avoid changes to revenue legislation and hints at ready politeness toward Senator Hanna.
Lexington, Kentucky sees a bid for control as Mayor sues to restrain Police Chief Marshall from duties while the Chief counters with an injunction against mayoral interference. The Bryan tour in Kentucky appears not to have changed practices.
The Chicago News warns that municipal conditions risk disasters like St. Luke’s Society Sanitarium fire. It argues the city’s unknown factors would fill a large volume and urges scrutiny of local governance and safety gaps.
The Democrats of the Sixth Kentucky District debate the legality of their primary call amid concerns over vote counting and process. The exchange hints at broader disputes over electoral rules and procedural legitimacy within the party.
A woman recently discharged by Secretary Root for resisting the administration in Washington papers while drawing a salary may become a political ally or focal point for the party, though she is not a candidate.
An eminent Spanish scientist asserts he can extract electricity from the atmosphere, a claim that echoes historic ideas once popular in the era of Ben Franklin and other early experimenters. The notion of drawing force from the skies links present theory to long-standing experiments and controversial conclusions.
References to James J. Hill sailing toward Green land's icy mountains and Piercy Morgan aimed at India's coral strands suggest a proposed hymn book merger with possible cross Atlantic religious collaboration.
Mr. Cannon urged the House to excise a portion of the appropriation with a sharp, decisive cut. The move was praised as effective though seen as cruel to the funding.
TheKentucky Federation discusses forestry as a hobby for women to pursue in the woods, linking club activities to outdoor interests and practical knowledge. The item frames the discussion as part of club programming and personal pastime.
In a Baltimore American discussion on lobsters from the north and south region a notable omission is made by excluding Hon. Lobster Davis of Nebraska from the remarks.
The fragment hints at a link between an Italian monarch's purchase of West Virginia mountain lands and speculation about a moonshine venture. No formal names, dates, or locations are confirmed in the readable text.
The text signals overlaps between reprieve extensions and extradition delays, suggesting systemic delay patterns. It also mentions Labour Law 4 being manipulated to accept a double LD as an auxiliary measure for reuse during an inspection, implying procedural gaming.
Readers debate coronation traditions and church hierarchy while other letters touch on air purity after volcanic activity and public transport, with remarks on weather, politics, and local commentary. The pieces mix opinion, humor, and civic notes from a late edition.
A collage of wry rural vignettes features a thrifty cook saving money by passing off batter cakes as beefsteak and a farmer praising a simple son of toil who keeps worms ready for planting. A frost forecast spurs playful doubt as a sparrow jokes about meat famine while JACK APPLETON signs off.
A compilation of verse praising the flag and liberty. Includes lines by Harry Ellard and Virginia Gallard with refrains about freedom, sacrifice, and national pride. Also features The Wee Johnnies’ Flag by Mary A. Rennick praising red white and blue.
The degree honors Helen Gould for her letters that have addressed causes of evil and suffering, with each correspondence linked to efforts to cure social ills and aid those in distress.
A bold sales pitch urges quick action on a large sum urging readers not to dwell on the figure and to prioritize a specific triage approach for estimates. The message centers on unloading worry and directing focus to a Commercial Triag method for faster decision making.
A promotional notice offers 1,490 chances to win part of 84 000 dollars in the Watimating Contay. It claims if you and nine friends contribute an entry each, you would have ten chances to win any of the 1 400 prizes, or 14 opportunities for a share.
A brief humorous dialogue from the New York Journal shows a sentry saluting a superior officer and the exchange reveals a light mockery of military discipline. No further context or events are provided in the readable text.
A humorous dialogue excerpt shows a teacher asking why Willie’s hair is red and Willie replying that scarlet fever settled in his head, revealing a folk humor take on illness and appearance.
A Baltimore item notes a man bought an automobile coat for his wife who then sprinkled gasoline on it to imitate a realistic smell. The quirky scene illustrates domestic humor in the city.
A Chicago Tribune remark notes fiction writers have shifted to producing attractive pamphlets for summer resort hotel proprietors, leaving short stories scarce. The quip highlights changing literary trends and market demands affecting authors.
A dialogue shows an employer warning that an anticipated raise depends on arriving earlier and working much harder. The employee expresses willingness to earn the raise if earned through effort. The exchange reflects workplace incentive politics and salary negotiation.
A fable notes a crow and a rooster debating dawn, clock, and purpose. The crow questions morning’s necessity while the rooster fears a world turning when his crow is missing. The eagle’s example and a final moral emphasize speaking to save the country.
J C Marcus M D writes to the Commercial Tribune urging stronger action after a Chicago hospital fire and Cincinnati Hospital firetrap concerns. He warns of unsafe wards and locked patients in an old building with wooden floors and a mansard roof and calls for accountability from officials and directors.
A notice urges getting multiple See minds to join efforts and improve chances of winning a contest. It stresses combining brains to tenfold the likelihood of success and invites participation in a forthcoming opportunity.
Mark H. Evans of Des Moines testified before the Senate about administering the water cure to Filipinos in 1900 in Luzon near Orano and Batan. He described ducking natives for confessions, burning villages, and orders to destroy huts to drive insurgents from coast regions. Edward J. Norton corroborated humane treatment generally and recounted water curing a native, with weapons seized afterward.
Captain Reuben F. Kolbe Henry B Gray George A Blinn Jr and W L Dodd Birmingham leaders face grand jury charges of embezzling funds from Continental Security Redemption Company and the Belage ham Debenture Company amounts range from 2000 to 30000 with Kolbe Gray Dodds and Blinn named in the indictments all deny the charges and say they will be vindicated at trial
The May teachers pensions hinge on a legislative bill authorizing the new Teachers Pension Board to disburse funds. The old board terminated, and the new board faces uncertainty over retroactive payments before its creation. About thirty teachers have not replied on joining a pension fund, with decisions due before June salaries are issued.
Walter Whallon son of Rev Dr Whallon passed yesterday the examination for preaching licenses. Examiners convinced Rev G C E Walker Rev F C Montfort Rev J W to sign the report. The committee will finish the work at the quarterly meeting Monday. Dr Riges will tender resignation from Seventh Church and Rev Stuart of Pilgrim Chapel will resign. Thousands of women find strength in Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming purified blood supports duty.
County Auditor Crim reports to the Board of County Commissioners that former treasurer Heritage owes the county 13084.38 after a review contrasting Graffis audit figures with the county books. Crim's later tax record probe suggests Heritage holds 9599.14 in taxes collected for the county, prompting potential suit if unresolved. Republicans dismiss the shortage as a Democratic political maneuver ahead of fall elections.
The Zion Baptist Church member body in Ninth Street area reports Rev. H. H. Harris has left the city without notifying the congregation. The minister faced prior rumors involving Miss Tompkins and a trip to Chicago, with Harris missing after the woman arrived in Chicago two days late. Deacons preached in his stead as members waited for his return, with reports he might have gone to Virginia and would come back by Sunday.
The Glendale High School annual oratorical contest will be held tonight at Glendale Lyceum. Six students compete for gold and silver medals offered by the School Board. Judges include Miss Nellie H Fairweat Charles Wright Rev Albert N Slayton.
The Cincinnati Traction Company yesterday applied to the Public Service Commission for permission to change or reconstruct tracks and operate by electricity instead of cable. The proposed route runs McGregor avenue north in Highland to Shillito, east to Burnet avenue, north to Rockdale, and east to Main avenue. The plan aims to reconstruct the upper end first to begin operation there and then extend southward.
At West Point N Y on June 12 President Roosevelt presented diplomas to the graduating class. Speakers General Dick Secretary Root and General Miles lauded the cadets. Dick asserted U S wars were not for conquest and Cuba and Puerto Rico gained freedom. Miles spoke as elder to younger officers and received cheers.
The tow boat Relief, assisting in raising a sunken barge of steel rails, turned turtle at 7 30 pm near Rising Sun Indiana. No lives were lost though Captain Bradford Williams and crew escaped by leaping to nearby barges. Mrs Olsen suffered a slight scalp wound from flying timber. The Madison packet Golden Gate aided rescuers. The 140 foot vessel, built in Pittsburgh in 189?, belonged to Monongahela Coal and Coke Co and had worked in Cincinnati harbor for over two years.
Mary Ohl filed a $2500 slander suit yesterday against Elizabeth Haeckl of 1756 Powers Street alleging she spoke ill of Ohl to several people harming her reputation. Plaintiff is represented by Attorney J T Rhyno.
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