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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune lists branch news offices at Walnut Hills Gilbert Ave and Covington Newport Scott streets, with services for newsboys and telephones. It notes bureaus in Washington London and a free reading room for Americans at the Munsey Building Trafalgar Square facility.
The forecast calls for fair cool weather today with no temperature rise tomorrow and fresh northwest winds. Yesterday’s chill caused many to don heavy garments on waking, as recorded for June 14 1908 with a comparison to the same date in prior years.
Ohio fair Monday with cooler east portion. Tuesday fair with light to fresh northeast to north winds. Kentucky mostly fair Monday and Tuesday with partly cloudy and warmer conditions. West Virginia fair with cooler Monday and Tuesday. Indiana fair Monday and Tuesday partly cloudy and warmer with light north winds turning variable.
New York arrivals include The Califor nia from Glasgow and Moville Algeria from Leghorn Naples from Messina and Palmero The Lake Erie arrives at Montreal from Liverpool The Montfort reaches Quebec from London The Nelson arrives in Philadelphia from Liverpool The Cordland bound for Philadelphia reported 180 miles southwest of Sable Island The Zeeland bound for New York reported 500 miles east of Sandy Hook and expected dock 9 p.m Monday Mauretania sails from Queenstown to New York Caledonia sails from Moville to New York Winfredian arrives in Boston from Liverpool.
A column lists guests staying at Cincinnati hotels including Palace A Mitchell Centerville Ia Townsend Henderson Ky Ira Wright Henderson Ky W W Main Boston Haviin S S Lawrence and wife Portsmouth Ohio F B Taube Richmond Ind R L Wildaner Chicago Horace G Squibb Lawrenceburg Ind Munro M Lewis Detroit C H Moreland Birmingham Ala Ss Wolf Hamilton Q W S Warner Detroit Alfred Downs Stanford Ky H R Douglas Nicholasville Ky Mrs B H W Frazier Lexington Ky George H Davis and wife New York Lackman Alfred J Jupp New York R A Morrison Chicago George F Carter Chicago M A Kraus Chicago Honing F Morgan San Francisco A J Fee Paris Ky C P Wilson Atlanta M H Johnson Indianapolis Linton BE Reed Chicago B F Grubbs Chicago BE Edelmann Chicago E A Weeks New York Burnet Dr W F Larimer Munne le Ind John A Abel New York Mrs F D Thompson New York W S Sims Chicago St Nicholas T D Bull New York J Stahl Lansing Mich J C Scott Canton O M G Forbes Chicago Grand L F Blue Marysville C James Sullivan New York J P Golden Columbus Ga A S Haseneck Pittsburgh Gibson J N Betz Cuba N ee Gerhard Chicago W C Freeman Ky C W Bolender Akron Dennison William M Louden and wife Parkersburg W Va Dr W H Hough Huntsville Ala Clark R Ware Chilliothe O A B Cole Ferris Ky
Reports from Rome say the Pope could confer the Cardinal's hat on Mgr. Falconio papal delegate to Washington. Catholic clergy hesitate to discuss the possible elevation noting the gossip stage and awaiting the next consistory usually held in June. Falconio has held his post for six years succeeding Satolli.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times and St. Louis Globe-Democrat press claims center on who shapes the Republican platform and nomination. They argue the National Convention, not the Committee, decides credentials and platform, with Taft of Ohio favored for the next President.
Consul Thompson notes Germany leads in ethical standing via exports, while Wor den reports American books largely unseen in England. Ridgley in Barcelona offers counterpoint with American dime novels thriving in Spain, and the piece ends with a cheeky flourish about Dead Eye Dick.
The speaker claims the Spaniard shows America has a literature despite contrary views from Germany and others. It asserts that this assertion is sufficient to prove American literary merit beyond disputing verdicts of critics like Con sul Worden and Gertrude Atherton.
The Department of Agriculture estimates the 1908 crops will be worth no less than eight billion dollars, driven by record wheat and oats yields. Wheat reaches 734 million bushels and oats 1,056 million, signaling broad cereal gains and strong nationwide prosperity.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times notes that while current events favor Secretary of War Taft, they do not secure the nomination. It asserts the nomination was granted by the Republican party through state conventions and district delegate selections.
In Lincoln the guest list at the home of The Commoner editor omits the name of Brother-in-Law Allen. The omission stands out during honors for the visiting editor of The Courier Journal.
David Bennett Hill laments the disappearance of the Democratic party while noting a supposed harmony between sherry and champagne at Lincoln, a vivid, tongue in cheek critique of party unity and political theater.
Professor J Stanley Witherington of the University of Chicago asserts that women possess two souls but should limit their talk to one. The remark prompts debate over gender roles and speech.
Observation notes Chicago plans a directory census during a convention while New York reacts with envy as crowds gather. The remark highlights competition between the two cities in public affairs and attention.
The text suggests Mayor McClellan appears obliged to Mr Hearst for demonstrating the election’s normal conduct. It implies gratitude or credit to Hearst for proving regularity in the electoral process.
The remark asserts Taft’s likely victory and Bryan’s defeat, calling it the largest vote swing, as summarized by Judge Lueders.
Before returning to Bear Grass farm, farmer Watterson may give his opinion on the pedigree of farmer Bryan's $500 heifer, weighing in on bloodlines and breeding quality.
When political rivals reconcile in Kentucky, observers note careful, affectionate marking of the gesture. The saying suggests early actions influence later outcomes, even as clever proverbs contrast politics with rural wisdom.
A humorous panel satirizes a husband and his car as he adjusts to motoring, with the wife noting his automatic swearing at the vehicle. The gag plays on domestic life and the quirks of new technology in a lighthearted tone.
A reader argues for restricting smoking in all cars, citing injuries to women from sparks and suggesting alternatives when seats are available. The column also notes the Woman's Club buying a central Oak Street lot for a new home and discusses elevator etiquette and a betting system observed at Latonia races.
Mrs Mala prop approaches a Philadelphia grocer and requests crated peaches advertised today, reflecting a small shopping moment in the local press.
Cartoon about a boy asking his father the difference between genius and insanity with the father replying the lunatic is sure of his board and clothes, reflecting a humorous exchange on intellect and stability.
The column surveys expanding music and military academies, teacher training advances, endowment gifts to Illinois and Ivy League schools, and student programs. Institutions include Quincy Conservatory, Bunker Hill Academy, Architecture and Industrial Science, University of Illinois, University of Chicago, Northwestern, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Wisconsin, and Cornell.
The London Globe reports King of Sweden recalling Edward's Derby win funds aiding the Princess and 1,700 poor boys with outfits. It notes Duke of Portland gifting a blotting book with Donovan’s race names, Donovan’s Derby and St Leger wins totaling £70,000 given to build almshouses and a cottage hospital. Baron Hirsch and La Fleche winnings also went to charity.
The Government crop report promises record yields with 734 million bushels of wheat and an estimated 1.056 billion bushels of oats, surpassing 1907 and any prior year. Rain and floods have caused some damage, but overall prospects look bright as farmers harvest with optimism.
Oystermen off Long Island rescued three oysters that had grown on an old black briar pipe likely dropped from a ship. The pipe, darkened from heavy smoking, held oysters clinging inside and on the edge before divers examined the shell growth.
The piece extols Nova Scotia as a premier fishing region with abundant trout streams and affordable trips. It recalls six anglers who fished Canaan Lake, catching 275 trout in a day and 200 more the next, with fish mostly one half to one and a half pounds. They used worms and flies, guided by an indigenous guide and helper for 34 dollars five days.
Indianapolis resident touts Hope Indiana as the cleanest village after a village wide cleanup. Detroit attorney comments on women's suffrage progress in Europe. Toledo contractor discusses Miami and Erie Canal work set to begin June 23 with six locks and two reservoirs rebuilt at an estimated total cost of about 150000, finishing within the year.
A New York correspondent reports unhappy bullfight rooters in Mexico City. Fans once toppled bleachers in rage but concrete seats in Columbia Roma dampen their protests, shifting unrest to verbal derision.
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