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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
6
The snippet presents the Commercial Tribune masthead with the editor and president names and delivery options. It lists carrier delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions, weekly summaries, and per copy pricing, reflecting typical newspaper promos of the era.
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All mall subscriptions payable in advance. Remit by express or postal money order bank draft or registered letter at our address The Commercial Tribune Co Cincinnati including full postoffice address county and state.
A transcription lists multiple regional news offices with street addresses in Cincinnati Mason City Madison Avenue Washington Avenue and London Trafalgar Building. It notes rooms floors and reading room access for American visitors.
A Populist organ attacks labor unions and mocks workingmen while praising McKinley era prosperity. The Nebraska Independent and Bryanite sentiment are criticized for ridiculing labor. The piece argues unionists seek control of business and promises a strong turn against the party in November.
The piece argues President McKinley upholds strict neutrality in the South African conflict, aligning with Washington's guidance. It notes Democratic critics and polls, claiming New York and other states lean McKinley, with a forecast of a decisive victory next fall.
In Ottawa a Laurier led motion to honor the Queen’s South African War success triggers protests from Bourassa and allies. Bourassa denounces British triumphs while the Queen's cheer and God Save the Queen draw mixed reactions as Prime Minister and ten others stay seated. Is this the prelude to a Franco British clash in Canada.
The Woman's Army and Navy League of Washington appeals for funds to sustain a circulating library for U S soldiers in the Philippines. Librarian Mrs Egbert notes rooms with about 4 000 volumes and daily access for 30 to 40 officers and men. Mrs Greenleaf, wife of Col C R Greenleaf, urges nationwide support as a memorial to American fallen heroes.
A period piece urges patriotic citizens to support soldiers in the Philippines by contributing small acts. It highlights the duty of wives and daughters to aid the mission and ease the soldiers' comfort and pleasure through personal sacrifice.
The Topeka Capital figure Mr Sheldon is faulted for calling newspaper practices unreliable His assertion that reporters prioritize interest over truth is denounced as utter unfounded by the writer The piece urges caution and defends journalistic truth over sensationalism.
The article notes the President cited 80 million as population, while informed estimates cluster around 75 million. It references Elkaneh Watson's 1815 figures, arguing Civil War altered outcomes, and suggests his later estimates would align with results if not for the conflict.
President Frye, presiding over the Senate, notes that out of 18 000 bills and resolutions introduced last winter only 225 reached his desk for approval or veto. He argues that much of Congress’s duty is to avoid overlegislation and that the body that best serves the nation passes the fewest laws.
The United States reports a large trade with China totaling about 33 million dollars in the last fiscal year with roughly 14 million dollars in exports and 19 million dollars in imports. American ownership of the Philippines is highlighted as creating new advantages and expanding trade opportunities for American capitalists.
The Congressional Record features a speech by William Jennings Bryan praised for regular publication but criticized as irrelevant to the current congressional matter. The remark notes the speech is notable though misaligned with the topic before Congress.
Mark Twain praises Pinero in a witty remark noting the playwright has God given flair for influencing managers more than he has for writing many plays.
Anti imperialist papers celebrate prolonging the war while veterans report the fighting there is over and done with, reflecting divided views on the Philippines conflict.
Rev. Anson Phelps Stokes Jr with a fortune of 10 million dollars will not need to stage numerous donation parties in his campaign to influence or back his interests.
Both Rhode Island and Oregon have conducted elections that echo the climate of 1896, but with stronger currents. The piece notes a repeat of past political patterns and heightened activity this year.
Major E. C. Camp of Knoxville is en route to the National Mining Congress in Milwaukee and staying at the Grand. Dr and Mrs David Burrows of Lexington and their daughter Miss Bue Burrows are guests at the Grand. Cripple Creek miners John McConaghy and C F Rickey are at the Palace. Louisville bride H H Chariton and party are at the Palace. Judge Melville Hayes of Wilmington is in town on legal business. Thomas F Cunningham of New Orleans visits the Burnet on business and social calls. ii Pryor Ridgway of the Atlas Dayton at the Honing visiting his uncle, Russell S Ridgway. Gus Wagner resigns from the Honing and moves to Denver for health. J C Woodrow of Hillsboro visits his brother Charles Woodrow at the Palace. Judge Henry M Huggins of Hillsboro at the Palace for a day or two. F H Tyree, Huntingtons chief of police, and M B Davis of Huntington stay at the Palace.
Steam railway conductors and brakemen street car conductors mo to rmen and gripmen police officers and letter carriers watch for the Commercial Tribune Sunday June 24.
At the Cincinnati Art Club Rev. Chas. Frederic Goss read from The Redemption of Tavid Corson, thrilling members and ladies. Bowen Merrill offers a $100 poster prize for the book’s advertising, fueling art contest interest among Cincinnati planners and artists.
In honor of Police Commissioner Geo Henshaw a three month Europe trip was noted at a Business Men's Club dinner hosted by A Nathaniel Sackett. Attendees included Leopold Kleybolte Max Burgheim Chief Phil Deilechi and Harrison. Faulkner and Wing sent regrets. Henshaw sails June 28 on the Patricia to Paris then London and travels onward through England Scotland and Ireland.
The Cincinnati Gym Bicycle Club faces the Boat Club in a major Sunday baseball matchup on the Gym Athletic Grounds East End. Veteran umpire John McPhee to call balls and strikes as both sides field their strongest players in a bid to avenge recent relay race losses.
The Wyoming High School alumni reception and banquet was held at the Amusement Hall with white and gold decorations and cut flowers. To the program, Lizzie Bacon performed a piano solo, L Bawyer gave the address, Josie Coleman sang, E Albert spoke on Alumnus of a Pedagogue, Lambdin recited, and R Murphy and Margaret Clark provided further pieces. The event ended as the hall cleared after the banquet before the year’s end.
B A Stewart returning from the Alabama coal fields plans to move his family to Birmingham and expand washer contracts. August Voss reports from Colorado mining districts after attending Phenix Company meeting. Locals include E A Stewart of Birmingham and several visitors announced at Change and the Business Men's Club with various city and out-of-town names. Arthur Minning of the Corporation Counsel’s office has passed the Supreme Court examination and is admitted to practice law.
The article honors C C Condon a three time leader in the National Letter Carriers Association and former president of the local branch. Appointed January 1870 he earned two silver stars for long service and continues as a registered mail carrier serving a district between Race street and Central avenue to the river. His past includes a high profile assault and a transfer from Brighton to the business district. He and his wife and three children live in Evanston.
The County Auditor's office announces the retirement of M V B Weighell and William Ballmann from the Cashier's Department. Both resigned at Auditor Lewis's request to cut expenses, with four vacancies currently in the auditor's office and potential future hires.
The June 24 Sunday issue targets railroad workers with upcoming features and items of professional interest. It promises insight into industry developments, equipment, and schedules likely to appeal to readers employed in railroading.
Dr S J D Meade and his brother D C C Meade were thrown from a buggy on Seventh street near Smith when a horse frightened by a passing car dashed toward Mound street. Dr D Meade may have a fractured right kneecap. X rays planned. The buggy wreck left Freeman avenue with only the horse scratched.
D E Williams aged 27 and Bettie Brown aged 16 from Cincinnati applied for a marriage license at Covington County Clerk's Office. After a long effort to reduce the fee, Williams borrowed money and with a small donation from Deputy Al Davezac the license was issued to proceed to marriage by Squire Jameson. They left for Cincinnati via the Suspension Bridge.
Cincinnati completes its city census with Supervisor Stoddard overseeing every enumerator. He asks residents not counted to contact the Census Office in the Federal Building to ensure inclusion before final returns are sealed. Cincinnati aims to reflect its true population against Cleveland.
City Hospital Trustees accepted Des Jar dins Hayward plans for a new Lick Run branch hospital. Two two story brick buildings and a three story wing will be erected, including a laundry, dining dormitories, two large public wards and a private patient section with a sun porch. The dining dormitory building measures 114 by 40 feet. wing length about 80 feet. Construction will begin once contracts and funds are secured to join the main hospital on the grounds.
The sixteenth annual commencement of Green Township graded schools held at Westwood Town Hall featured three graduates from the Dent School. Joseph O Hauer spoke on Whats in a Name followed by William L Taylor on Then and Now and Kate Althaus as valedictorian on The Pleasures of Life. The program included piano and violin music and an address by Mrs Flora une.
The article explains buying a side of lamb from the shoulder to the back, preparing it boneless, boiling, baking, and making a brown gravy. It details removing bones, trimming fat for soap grease, tying the meat, boiling gently, browning, and making stock for use with leftovers.
E B Wilson of the United States Agriculture Department staged a prank in Covington by displaying white flowers with yellow centers and asking locals to name the strange blossom. After many guessed, he revealed the blooms were Irish potato flowers, noting some pretended ignorance to appear knowledgeable.
A detailed obituary notes Eleanor P Allen born in Cincinnati and educated in Rochester and Oxford. She taught in Cincinnati Washington and New York and joined the Mexican Presbyterian missions founding a girls school. She later led Hillsboro Female Seminary and taught at Mt Auburn Cincinnati. Her work in Puerto Rico aimed at government schools and Mayaguez school efforts ended by death abroad.
R. P. Winckler of Milldale Kentucky and Albert Becker of Westwood have donated flowers to the public library children’s room. Librarian H s sent personal thanks to both donors for their kind interest in the children.
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