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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1900

Page

6

Tribune Subscription Rates For Daily and Sunday Delivery

The Tribune lists subscription options with daily and Sunday delivery by carrier. Details show weekly rates and per copy pricing for daily and weekend editions.

Special Prices for The Commercial Tribune Ad Rates

By mail, postage prepaid. Special prices by The Jane and Six for Daily and Sunday, one year, four fifty for six months, seven dollars for daily omitting Sunday one year, three fifty for six months, eighty cents for daily omitting Sunday one month, and weekly edition one year. All matter paid in advance. Include full post office address and remit by express or postal money order or bank registered letter at our risk. The Commercial Tribune Co., Cincinnati.

Jane the Commercial Tribune CO Cincinnati

Local News Offices Address Listing

Advertisements and news received and meting supplied for branches in Walnut Hills Cincinnati Columbus and London. Bureaus listed include Masonic Temple Building 620 Madison Avenue and Postal Tech Building 1345 Pennsylvania Avenue with rooms and divisions noted. Reading room fragment to American interests.

Walnut Hills Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati Masonic Temple Madison Avenue Washington Postal Tech Pennsylvania Avenue Columbus Stue London Trafalgar Building Square

Why Called Boxers Chinese Secret or Political Weapon

The New York Sun reports on the Boxers in China as an enigmatic movement. Sun Yow Pang likens them to the Know Nothing party of China with motto China for the Chinese and shibboleth Yu Ho Chuan. He says they arise to aid the Empress against reforms and seek peace by radical means.

New York China Washington Society of the Great Sword Sun Yow Pang New York Herald Know Nothing Party of Yu Ho Chuan

Canada Should Embrace American Unity, Says Column

The piece argues the Canadian war sentiment mirrors imperial pride and urges embracing American unity. It contrasts Canadian diversity with the United States’ single flag, one government, and universal public schools, suggesting Canada become entirely American in the long run to achieve national unity and prosperity.

Canada United States Toronto Star Detroit Toronto Erin Brittany Normandy France Ottawa St. Lawrence Britain Arctic Sea Gulf of Mexico

Rivalry Rumors Fly Between Pulitzer and Croker

The New York World owner Joseph Pulitzer and Tammany boss Richard Croker clash publicly over an English newspaper article. Croker accuses the London Express of targeting him with Boer sympathy, claiming the Express piece was inspired by a New York World owner now in London.

Mr. Pulitzer New York World Boss Croker Tammany Greater New York Mr. Croker London Express Croker Pulitzer

Pulitzer and Croker in Boer War Controversy

The article reports Mr. Pulitzer denying knowledge of an Express piece and disclaiming responsibility for an attack on Mr. Croker. He asserts Boer sympathy lands him in the same camp as Tammany, while Croker remains unmoved. Republicans watch the Democratic leaders' strained unity ahead of the national election.

Croker New York Herald Express Mr.Croker Pulitzer England

Apple Crop Promises Large Yields and Varied Prices

New York fruit dealers forecast an unusually large apple crop with prices likely to range from fifty to seventy-five cents a barrel at opening. If stored well and export demand remains strong, prices may rise to one dollar to one dollar twenty five cents. The past three seasons showed poor output, but improved supplies could boost home and foreign consumption, including England and Germany.

New York America England Germany

The Country Store Adapts to Departmental Competition

Rural merchants face the rise of city department stores. Businesses must modernize inventory, offer cash sales, and maintain friendly relations with customers to remain competitive. The country store will persist as a quick selling, low profit shop serving local neighbors.

Germany and World Trade Prospects in 19th Century View

The piece argues Germany’s treaties with Russia and Austro-Hungary will lapse within two years while praising Germany as a leading manufacturing power. It cautions against extreme protectionism that could block foreign goods and harm Germany’s interests, urging continued open trade with the United States via careful American export strategies.

Germany Russia Austro- Hungary Frank H. Mason Ber

Trade with Germany Should Rest on Honest Methods

The writer urges Americans to abandon the view that American methods are inherently superior in trade with Germany. He cites Mr. Mason on tempering certainty with humility and warns against sending poor goods. He argues exporters must seek a genuine, fair market, not temporary dumping, to foster lasting international gains with reciprocal German support.

Mason Germany

Oregon Republicans Back Philippines Policy in Platform

The Oregon Republican platform argues for retaining the Philippine Islands as American territory and endorses the administration’s actions to suppress the Aguinaldo-led insurrection while pledging protection of rights for all under the flag.

Oregon Philippine Islands Philippines Aguinaldo

Editor Brugman Defeats Ice Trust in Conspiracy Case

The Arkansas Gazette records Editor Brugman’s victory in a dispute over an ice debt of $20. The court ruled that collusion to fix prices among ice dealers violated antitrust law, barring any conspirator from enforcing a contract. The piece notes ongoing trust troubles nationwide.

Brugman The Arkansas Gazette

Caged boy emperor pleads for Western protectorate

The jailed ruler of China urges a Western protectorate with religious freedom, arguing it would solve a grave problem. The speech appears masterfully crafted, but early dispatches may overstate its credibility and motive.

China

Education costs money but Yale grads excel by self effort

Statistics from the Yale graduating class show about 1,250,000 dollars spent during four years of study. Extremes include a student who spent 76 dollars a year and another who spent 5,670 dollars. The odds favor the frugal 75 dollar student achieving worldly honors.

Yale

Bryan on bimetalism and 16 to 1 ratio debate

The essay argues there is no real sentiment for alternative ratios among activists seeking bimetalism. Bryan notes an active 16 to 1 backing while opponents of free coinage support the current rate, making silver dollars appear as halves in comparison.

Bryan

McKinley men pledge support in coming campaign

Senators Mason and Hoar back McKinley while acknowledging many Republicans disagree with some steps. The piece notes thousands align with McKinley and warn that Democratic control of national affairs would worsen conditions.

Mason Hoar McKinley

Maine's Hon James W Bradbury Turns Ninety Eight

Hon James W Bradbury of Maine marked his ninety eighth birthday. A former United States Senator in the era of Webster Clay and Calhoun, he is today the oldest living ex Senator and is described as very feeble with life despaired of at times.

James W. Bradbury Maine United States Webster, Clay Calhoun

Cincinnati Artists Feature Prominent Works at Exposition

Competent art critics who toured the Paris Exposition praise the country’s display and note several Cincinnati artists have paintings on the walls. The reviews call the collection satisfactory and highlight local talent.

Cincinnati

Ohio Democrats Rally in Kansas City for 16 to 1

The piece notes Ohio sends Democratic supporters to Kansas City backing a 16 to 1 measure. It suggests many were aligned with Bill Allen and his financial influence, implying longstanding party ties and local political clout.

Ohio Kansas City Bill” Allen

Senator Allison Seen as Possible Vice Presidential Nominee

Observers note Allison is often viewed as a potential presidential candidate. If he accepts a Vice Presidential nomination next week, he could reach the top indirectly as some have done in the past.

Allison

Court affirms Sun stance in Sampson Schley controversy

The United States Court affirms the New York Sun position in the Sampson Schley dispute, marking a period of quiet for the Baltimore North American as the case cools.

United States Court New York Sun Baltimore

Brother Hearst Triumph Slammed Ice Trust, Tammany Quiet

Brother Bryan congratulates Brother Hearst for his success in breaking up the ice trust. Tammany remains free to vote for any candidate.

Brother Bryan Brother Hearst Ice Trust Tammany

Colum bus Democratic convention sparks belligerent mood

Attendees at the Democratic convention in Columbus displayed marked enthusiasm that bordered on belligerence as factions clashed over party aims and leadership. The scene reflected intense political energy shaping the event’s tone and prospects.

Columbus

Mayor Van Wyck Under Fire From Evening Post Defense

The New York Evening Post backs the mayor amid criticism, providing a weak defense of his actions and leaving readers wary of the political stance and the quality of protection offered.

New York Evening Post Mayor van Wyck

Fishermen's year tainted by lies as season barely starts

The remark notes a strong start to the fishing season yet hints at deception surrounding the activity. It underscores a contrast between promising abundance and misleading information affecting anglers and the public.

OrGandY Gowns Feature Gray Organdy Over Green

Indy gowns this year are crafted in gray organdy over green or taffeta and lawn. The model described shows white lace with black edges, a yoke and sleeves trimmed with narrow white satin and black velvet ribbons, epaulettes of white satin bows, and a black velvet belt with a jet buckle at the front.

Indy

Odd Fellows Ban Liquor Vendors From Minnesota Lodges

The Minnesota Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows voted to exclude druggists and hotel keepers from membership. The Grand Master had ruled that liquor dealers bartenders and professional gamblers also bar agents for breweries and liquor houses. the Judiciary Committee argued otherwise, but the Grand Lodge upheld the Grand Master.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Grand Master

MEN OF AFFAIRS CONVENTION NEWS AND LOCAL VISITS

Telegram from Cincinnati delegate notes closing of the National Association of Local Freight Agents convention in Boston with leaders Adams Lamb Anderson and Newton to meet in Denver. Local visitors include Percy Thompson of New York Merchants and Manufacturers Warehousing Co. and Edward Alcorn of the National Bank of Hustonville. Dr C E Walton attends Washington Homeopathy meeting and presides over the Hahnemann monument year. Dr Laura C Brickley and Dr Thomas M Stewart in Washington for professional affairs. Business Men's Club hosts out of town visitors L Steele J P Shattuck A L Mills James Walker.

O. F. Fetter C. E. Fish Cincinnati National Association of Local Freight Agents’ Association Boston Adams T. P St. Louis Lamb EH. T Anderson Newton C. H Denver Railroad Corner Percy Thompson Merchants’and Manufacturers’ Warehousing Company New York Third Street C. E. Walton American Institute of Homeopathy Washington, D. C Thomas M. Stewart Washington The American Association of Eye, Bar and Throat Surgeons Business Men’s Club L. Steele J. P. Shattuck Lafayette James J. Hooker A. L. Mills Toledo C. A. Wilson James Walker New Haven

Wicomico County Strawberries and a Tanker Eel Tale

Salisbury correspondent reports Dayton McClain as Wicomico County champion strawberry picker. He set records at Sam Hearn’s farm delivering 613 quarts in a day. Ensuing races show McClain defeating a rival 9 to 7 in a sprint. Also recounted is a Chicopee River tale of a yard-long eel that swallowed a red winged blackbird weighing 4 1 2 pounds, prompting doubt over its identity.

Salisbury Baltimore Sur Dayton McClain Wicomico County Sam G. Hearn McClain Hearn An Eeontn Chicopee Springfield Mass Mitchell Carpenter Taylor Street Chicopee Manufacturing Company Cove

Clever Census Questions Stir Local Laughter

The Indianapolis Press pokes fun at census advanced sheets asking odd questions such as a father’s name before marriage and whether the respondent is native or a policeman. The piece lampoons the oddities and timing of census data gathering with humorous queries.

Indianapolis Press

Weather notes mix of clouds and chill in current forecast

The Philadelphia North American reports a cloudy day with fair spells and chill in the air. Humidity remains high as conditions shift, reflecting the era's weather chatter.

Not Dead Yet Found in Doctor's Shop Error

The Philadelphia Record quotes a conversation with Dr Killam and a stone cutter about Ola Mr. Smith's stonework and alleged status, noting confusion over a carriage at the door yesterday.

Philadelphia Record Dr. Killam

Livin hones day by day urges for honest living

The dialect piece portrays a speaker urging white readers to live honestly like him. He contrasts his steady wages and sleep with the public scorn of “scamps” who steal postage stamps. The lines emphasize toil and moral self-respect amid social tension.

Punch satire noted for prophesying Mafeking relief

A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt contrasts London Punch humor with its premonitions. The dialogue argues Punch would better suit prophecies, not jokes, noting its apparent knack for forecasting events like Mafeking relief a week in advance.

Cleveland Plain Dealer London Mafeking Punch

Magnetic Healing School Wins Postal Ruling

Circuit Judge Thayer rules the Postmaster General may withhold and return mail marked fraudulent. American School of Magnetic Healing, C. A. Weltmer and J. H. Kelly filed for injunction. the request was denied. The case centered on Postmaster McAnnulty of Nevada Missouri following federal fraud directives.

ST. Louis Thayer American School of Magnetic Healing C. A. Weltmer J. H. Kelly J. M. McAnnulty Nevada McAnnulty American School of Magnetic Healing

Deaf man rescued from drowning near Rising Sun

Isaac Achmian, a completely deaf and mute man, was saved from drowning today at Rising Sun, Indiana. He cried for help as he went under, and rescuers pulled him from the water at the last moment. Doctors hope his voice may be restored since he can already speak a little.

Commercial Tribune Rising Sun Ind Isaac Achmian

Akron Man Dies by Morphine Self-Reflection Tragedy

Akron Ohio June 14 John McCamnan a 35 year old married man died at his Barberton home from morphine taken in a personal crisis on Tuesday He worked at Diamond Match Company and faced domestic troubles prompting the act.

Commercial Tribune Akron John McCamnan Nan Barberton Diamond Match Company

Millions Receive Relief in Simla Affected Areas

In Simla on June 14, over 6 million people are reported to be receiving relief. Bombay saw a 200,000 rise last week as destitute workers returned amid fears of cholera. Monsoon prospects show improvement.

Simla Bombay

Census Man Meets Shotgun in Arkansas

Kirk Ketcher a white man was bound over to the Federal Grand Jury on charges of forcing a Negro census enumerator to depart his home at gunpoint in Little Rock Arkansas on June 14.

Little Rock Ark Kirk Ketcher Federal Grand Jury Ketcher

Promise to quit tobacco inspires vow for marriage

A speaker in Philadelphia pledges to abandon tobacco until he marries the girl he loves. He admits a loophole that the promise does not bar the cigarette, implying a conditional path to fulfill his vow.

Philadelphia North American

Dropped Dead in a Saloon in Lorain

Henry Wolf formerly a prominent shoe dealer of Tifih Ohio collapsed and died in a Lorain saloon on June 14 from apoplexy. The incident was reported from Lorain Ohio.

Commercial Tribune Lorain, CO Henry Wolf Tifih, O

Engagements and social events across Covington and Clifton

Miss Josephine Blackmore announces her engagement to Harry Clark Sherick. Afternoon teas honor brides elect Miss Paxton and Miss Jo Thrall and Mrs Jesse Roberts. Mrs Jack Herron travels East. News of the Allen family’s Lakewood visit. Covington High School alumni hold first annual banquet with nineteen graduates and fifty attendees. A lawn fete by Church of the Epiphany planned for June 21. Invitations issued for Harriet Leatner Saunders and George Crusé Wright wedding. Garden party at Miss Ely’s school benefitting University settlement.

Dohfinen Miss Paxton Jo Thrall Clifton Jesse Roberts Grand Hotel Covington High School O. H. Roetken Charles Klingman R. Gray Morris Covington Hall Margaret Walton Jennie Walton Davison McDonnold Bellmer Harter Keefer Ranshaw Harriet Leatner Saunders George Crusé Wright Miss Ely Evans Place University

Doerner Piano School opens with diploma awards

The Doerner Piano School begins this evening at Smith and Nixon's Hall. Diplomas and certificates will be presented by H. W. Crawford to Mrs. Mary Blackwell-Stevenson and Miss Effie Irvin and Miss Agnes Dorman. The program features Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Chopin works performed by Mena Kempffing, Anna Lea Rothier, Effie Irvin, Walter Larabee, and others.

Doerner Piano School Smith & Nixon’s Hall H. W. Crawford Mary Blackwell-Stevenson Effie Irvin Agnes Dorman Ruy Blas Mendelssohn Mena Kempffling Anna Lea Rothier Walter Larabee Ghomantay Leschetizky Ie Irvin

Railroad men will find something in the Commercial Tribune

Sunday June 24 issue promises items aimed at railroad workers and industry readers. It hints at features, notices, and data valuable to conductors engineers and yard staff.

Commercial Tribune

Notable Visitors and Guests at City Hotels

Major Charles H. Whipple visited San Juan guests Mr and Mrs D C Shears at the Grand en route to Chicago for duties in the Department of the Lakes. Bridal parties were recorded at the Dennison Hotel from Dry River Kentucky Springfield Ohio and Columbus Ohio. Massachusetts medical society honored Dr L E Russell in Boston before returning home.

Charles H. Whipple U.S. A San Juan Puerto Rico D. C. Shears Grand Chicago Department of the Lakes B. Smith Dry River J. F. Miller Springfield, O E. F. Smith Columbus, O Dennison Hotel L. E. Russell Springfield Emery Boston Medical Society of Massachusetts

What can you do with Government with Bible on its side

A poetic meditation on wartime duty and love contrasts government power with faith. A speaker laments war’s toll as they tend a hearth and mourn a lost lover. The poem questions whether battles are justified by divine authority while a woman's sorrow lingers.

Steam railway workers and city crews warned in Tribune

The Commercial Tribune issues a notice urging steam railway conductors and brakemen street car conductors motor men and gripmen police officers and letter carriers to watch for the Sunday June 24 edition.

The Commercial Tribune

Rice borders and potato borders for decorative cookery

A historic cookery note explains making borders from rice and potatoes. Wash rice, boil with water and stock, pound into a paste, mold into shapes on a sheet, brush with butter, bake to a yellow wall, and hollow to use. Potato borders follow a similar method using mashed potatoes, butter and egg yolks for shaping and baking.

Constitutional ruling on Puerto Rico status by Judge Townsend

Judge Townsend of the Southern District of New York ruled that the treaty of Paris is valid and that Puerto Rico is part of the United States for tariff purposes but a foreign country for constitutional purposes. The decision upholds a 35 cent per pound duty on tobacco and states Congress must define Puerto Rico's status. He argued boundaries do not follow flag rules and cannot shift with war incidents.

Townsend New York Puerto Rico Wm. K. Townsend United States District Court For Southern District of New York John H. Goetze & Co United States Congress Board of General Appraisers Spain

Flaw Found in Indictment Against W. S. Taylor

Indiana Attorney General W L Taylor announced a flaw in the Kentucky indictment against W S Taylor. The document names the Republican claimant as an accessory yet lists him as principal in Governor Goebel s assassination, an error he says the Kentucky Court of Appeals must address.

Indianapolis Ind W. L. Taylor Indiana W. 8. Taylor Kentucky Goebel Kentucky Court of Appeals

Cherokee Senator on Cheap Lawyers

Ainslee's Magazine reports Senator Bullfrog of the Cherokee Congress ridiculing cheap lawyers. He wears pink calico and spurs, speaks Cherokee and argues such lawyers overcharge, noting clients often end up in prison while getting little justice.

Ainslee Senator Bullfrog Senate Bullfrog Goingsnake

History To Repeat Itself in Virginia Election View

The Richmond Times notes that in 1896 many Virginia Democrats voted for Bryan for party regularity, while privately hoping his defeat. It argues that if Bryan is again nominated at Chicago, history may repeat itself in the 1900 election.

Richmond Times Virginia Bryan Chicago

Newark Man Dies After Whisky Cup Muddle

Stanislaus Dzienklawitz of Newark is said to have died from whisky but officials favor the view that the fatal cause was his effort to pronounce his own name.

Springfield Union Stanislaus Dzienklawitz Newark

Chicago Dropped From Grand Opera Tour Rosters

The New York Mail and Express reports that Chicago will be without grand opera next season as managers drop the city from their concert tour. They deem the local audience more drawn to concertina performances than operatic offerings.

New York Mail and Express Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

E Commercial Tribune Oomatechd Tribune Company Race Sts ODD Fellows MEN OF Affairs Edward Alcorn National Bank of Hustonville, Ky Third National Bank Laura C. Brickley Washington Star Josephine Blackmore Dawson Blackmore Harry Clark Sherick Wm. Harvey Anderson Allens Mt. Auburn Mr. Allen Lakewood Will Allen Stacey Hill Miss Hill Vassar Illinois Chicago Beach C. H. Martin Pittsburg Miss Henderson Mrs. Martin Church of the Epiphany Fulton and Nassau Streets A. F. Sanders Avondale Miss May Charleston W. Va Miss Blackmore California Dorman Anna Lea Rothier Mozart Chopin Liszt Dr. Lowes Dayton St. Nicholas City E. F. Tindolph Burnet Vincennes Newark, O E.S. Wilson Miss Judy Olney, Il W.H. Rowles Tulane and Crescent New Orleans Gibson George E. Rockwell Pennsylvania Frank L. Stanton Saturday Evening Post Iim the John Church CO W.g.wood- Mansee Piano Co Parker Quincy Adams W. S. Taylor
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