The Commercial Tribune Publication Details 1908
The Commercial Tribune issued in Cincinnati in 1908 lists publication details, staff, offices, and subscription rates. It notes editions including daily and Sunday, rates by mail, carrier delivery, and international options. It also provides branch and bureau addresses in Walnut Hills Covington Newport Washington London.
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Cincinnati Postoffice
Morhing
Commercial Tribune Company
Walnut Street
Government Place
BE. O. Eshelby
Great Britain
Universal Union
Ress
Walnut Hills
Gilbert
Scott
Weather Summary for June 15 1908
Interior of the country enjoyed calm conditions under extensive high pressure. Heavy rains drenched the Atlantic coast region. Warmer weather anticipated today. Cincinnati recorded 53 to 70 degrees. Local weather record ends at 7 p.m. June 15 with a three year comparison.
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Mississippi
Atlantic
Cincinnati
Regional Weather Forecast Across States
Government forecast notes fair and slightly warmer conditions in Ohio and Indiana with showers possible by midweek. Kentucky and West Virginia see fair skies with warmer trends and Wednesday showers. Winds shift from northeast to southeast in parts of the region.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Ocean Steamship Movements Report From Ports
Shipping notes list arrivals and departures across multiple ports including New York Newport Boston Plymouth Cherbourg and Hamburg. Vessels such as Kaiser Wilhelm II Zeeland Hellig Olav Prinz Friederich Wilhelm Kronprinzessin Cecilie Mont eagle and Amerika are cited with route origins destinations and docking times or sailings.
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Bremen
New York
Zeeland
Antwerp
Dover
Noordam
Rotterdam
Boulogne
Boston
Liverpool
Queenstown
Plymouth
Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Cherbourg
Philadelphia
Southampton
Glasgow
Columbia
Moville
Montreal
Greenock
Belleroppen
Seattle
Yokohama
Monteagle
Vancouver
Hong Kong
Kronprinzess
Cecelie
President Lincoln
Hamburg
New Castle
Minerva
Tacoma
Maples
Carpathian
York
Genoa
Moltke
George Patten Employs German Laborer At Sea
George A Patten hires a German man to work aboard his vessel though the worker has no farm experience and does not speak the local language. The exchange is marked by the German's steady smile as Patten faces the challenge.
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George
Spafford Cor
Skaneateles Democrat
George A. Patten
Germany
Chicago Enthusiasm Outshines Denver For Taft Nomination
A Chicago centric essay argues the 1909 Republican Convention will elevate William Howard Taft over Denver’s Bryan. It stresses Chicago’s greater national influence, Taft’s Ohio roots, and a decisive platform as the party’s strongest choice, while noting Cincinnati’s pride in Taft.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Marie Henry
Marie Bryan
Lincoln
Denver
Bryan
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Ohio
William Howard Taft
Republican Party
Committee On Resolutions
Washington
White House
William Howard ‘Taft
Cincinnati
United States
Oregon Election Flaws Highlighted by Referendum System
The piece criticizes Oregon's adoption of the initiative and referendum, arguing the system enables socialistic policies. It notes ballots with no marks count as affirmative, oversized ballots, and claims compulsory voting injects the Socialistic minority into state governance while leaving Chamberlain's Senate race unresolved.
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Oregon
Chamberlain
Senate
Saas
Oregon plan on compulsory voting sparks constitutional debate
The text argues compulsory voting in Oregon would wreck representative government. It notes Mr. Bryan praises the plan while claiming sensible and thinking men view it as destructive. The author urges Oregon to amend its socialistic system to avoid this remnant of direct voting.
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Bryan
Oregon
Cincinnati Tests Separating Rubbish From Dirt At Dumping Stations
Superintendent Maag outlines an experiment in Cincinnati to educate residents to use separate barrels for rubbish and ashes. Dumping stations will sort salable articles from dirt, with dirt and remaining ashes sold. Early results in other cities show surprising revenues and cost savings for the street cleaning department.
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Maag
Cincinnati
Mang
It Was The Allies Who Whipped Napoleon
A recalled remark questions who defeated Napoleon and notes that none of Fairbanks Knox Cannon or La Follette resembled Wellington. The piece also mentions Napoleon lacking a clear majority of delegates and comments on various figures including James Francis Burke.
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Pittsburg
Napoleon
Fairbanks
Knox
Cannon
la Follette
Wellington
James Francis Burke
Where are the brides of last June
A witty aside from The Kentucky State Journal questions public curiosity then notes brides may wait at home for husbands returning from nursing a sick friend. The piece blends humor with a social peek at domestic life and expectations.
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Kentucky State Journal
Chicago's directory census falls short of last year
The article notes Chicago will gain most delegates and that the city’s directory census this year is down by a few hundred thousand compared with the previous year, affecting representation and distribution.
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Chicago
Campaign claim over cocktails at Fairbanks HQ disputed
The report questions assertions that cocktails are on the Fairbanks headquarters menu. It notes an Indiana man who drinks only buttermilk and little of that, suggesting the claim is campaign rhetoric rather than fact.
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Fairbanks
Indiana
Democrats Find Silver One Near Montgomery
The Democrats of Alabama praise Mr. Bryan and then discover a silver token near Montgomery, seen as rubbing it in on the Man from Minnesota.
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Bryan
Alabama
Montgomery
Minnesota
Star-Dyed Goddess of Tariff Reform Jealousy Hint
Marie Henry warned that delay could spark jealousy in Tariff Reform. The piece hints at a romance with Lincoln and the long dalliance with the ancient steen, implying tension over loyalty and love within political circles.
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Marie Henry
Steen
Lincoln
Bootlegging in Omaha Bee's sharp quip on illicit goods
The Omaha Bee quips that bootlegger products sometimes fall short in quality, joking about the quality of the liquor circulated by the bootlegger. The line reflects street humor and the newspaper's tone during the era.
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The
Omaha Bee
Wu says mother in law held in highest respect in China
Minister Wu states that in China the mother in law is treated with utmost reverence. He recounts an act she performed that earned his enduring respect.
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China
Stray Cars Abound Amid Muzzle Focus in Streets
The article centers on the issue of stray vehicles tied to a broader muzzle debate, noting numerous cars observed on city streets as part of the discussion.
Auto hits telegraph pole as day brightens
A car collides with a telegraph poleward of the road, halting traffic while workers inspect the line. Governor Johnson is said to have avoided serious harm in a separate incident involving journalist Mr. Watterson and a risky arrangement.
What Is At Steak In Chicago Amid Price Rise
The question mirrors a pun about steak prices in Chicago amid rising costs. Local diners weigh how higher beef and dining costs affect menus and affordability, with retailers noting inflation pressures and consumers seeking value options.
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Chicago
June Storm by Pauline Johnson
A poem depicts the Storm King riding a sable cloud as a messenger of peace, with the South Wind pleading for calm. The scene shifts to a dusk landscape, a fading tumult giving way to a trembling, relieved earth. Penned by Pauline Johnson.
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Pauline Johnson
Names linked to an extensive list of travel party members
A long roster lists numerous individuals with affiliations and cities from Gibson to Chicago. The text includes travelers like J. L. Sullivan Denver and Silva Heimann San Antonio, with many others tied to different U.S. cities and destinations.
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E. D. Brant
Canton
Edward. J. Varney
San Francisco
W. E. McCaw
Macon
Charles L. Wolfe
Louisville
Burnet
J. J. Frankl
New York City
R.C. Brien
Nashville
Tampa
Fila
Barry Harris
Tenn
Hirschberg
San Antonio
John H Portsmouth
O. Dennison
A. Bagbell
Birmingham
Ala
F. H. Ellison
Folsom
N. M
T. C. Alexander
Manchester
J. W. Kline
Chicago
Apple rumors and Latonia racing talk in notes
The author comments on Blaine Club visitors in chilly Chicago weather and recalls Bethany Home silent devotion. Predictions call 1908 a strong apple year with Southland fruit and cave storage examples. Latonia racing anecdote notes owners chasing purses and a horse that forgot how to run.
Political Notes on Wiborg and Harmon Club in Cincinnati
Frank Wiborg a Republican candidate prospect in Cincinnati, though living in Longworth’s district, and his relation to John Sherman noted. H P Goebel gains honorary membership for supporting mall workers. West End Harmon Railroad Club forms with 250 attendees backing Judson Harmon for Ohio Governor, 35 new members, meetings every two weeks.
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Frank Wiborg
National Prosperity Association of
Cincinnati
Congress
Nicholas Longworth
John Sherman
John Shuff
Business Men’s Club
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Wuebbler
M. J. Ryan
Advertising Test at Harlem Music Hall Spreads 5000 Slips
At Hurtig and Seamon's Harlem Music Hall 5000 slips were distributed to measure ad reach. Questions asked patrons to mark which method informed them about the McAllister engagement. Over 75 percent cited newspapers, with moving signs next, supporting heavy newspaper advertising.
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New York Morning Telegraph
Hurtig and Seamon
Harlem Music Hall
C. P. Greneker
Mr. Greneker
Doiis at Big Bend and odd frontier scenes
A fragment from Riverton Wyoming notes a Republican item with Doii's at Big Bend. The tale recalls Major Young tearing his Sunday trousers on barbed wire while pursuing a chicken, ending with him returning home in a barrel. An Indian visitor offered ponies and moccasins for a woman compositor, which was rejected.
Uncle Sam Leads Forest Cleanup Amidst Snow and Fire Risk
The article describes a government effort to clear National Forests of rubbish by selective logging, burning in snow, and replanting. Foresters supervise private contractors and sawmill operators who remove inferior trees, leave valued stock, and ensure burns are contained to protect standing timber.
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National Forests
Sam
Nature
Aléng
Ambidexterity in Animals and Humans Across Cultures
Dr. George M. Gould notes no inherent rightward bias in animals like squirrels and cats. Across human societies, right handedness appears linked to early military use and commerce, with the shield left hand and spear right hand. The rise of militarism influenced skills and counting, while modern trends push two handedness for its advantages.
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George M. Gould
Greece
America
Appearances Were Deceitful in Texas Governor Tale
A civil engineer recalls a porch encounter with a North visitor who complains about a pipe smoker. The older man, who moves to avoid smoke, is revealed to be the Governor of Texas, a surprising reveal that changes the scene.
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Texas
John
Look Out For Her
A verse warns a young man about a charming flirt who may cause trouble. The speaker cautions that the maiden’s praise is insincere and that fond smiles mask risk, urging the reader to avoid advancing the relationship and to reconsider.
Sleepwalking woman survives fall from tenement window
Mollie Reggenberger a sleepwalker fell from a fourth story window to the first floor coping at Forty second Street and Third Avenue early this morning. Relatives pulled her inside and she was awakened by shaking after a doctor was summoned. Dr Etter reported no serious injuries beyond a shoulder wrench and hip bruise.
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Mollie Reggenberger
Forty-second Street
Third Avenue
Your Eyes in Poetry by Pauline Johnson
A poetic excerpt praises steadfast eyes as fair gems in the sky and as the beloved's eyes surpassing gold. It reflects romantic imagery of gaze, love, and devotion, with lines about beauty, depth, and enduring affection. The piece attributes authorship to Pauline Johnson and notes Kentucky as a possible reference.
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Kentucky
Pauline Johnson
Runaway Auto Drowns Four in New York
A New York auto crash on West Fifty-sixth Street ends with a runaway cab plunging into the Hudson River. Drowned are Adeline Berdon 19 Virginia Knight 8 and Mrs Ost Coleman 28 along with John Coleman 27. Driver John Bauer survived though he fell into the water and was rescued. The group had planned a pleasure ride when brake failure sent the car toward the dock.
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New York
West Fifty-sixth Street
Udson River
Adeline Berdon
Ost Coleman
Virginia Knight
John Coleman
John Bauer
Bauer
Fifty-sixth Street
Nolan
Confederate flag hauled down in Ossining by Grand Army post
In Ossining New York June 15 a Confederate flag flown from the William J Physioc printing office on Main street was taken down by Commander Sumner A Smith of Morrell Post Grand Army. Physioc said the flag belonged to his Virginian father who fought under it. The post sustained the action and kept the flag as a trophy with the Physiocs present for a reception.
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Ossining
N. Y
William J. Physioc
Main Street
Sumner A. Smith
Morrell Post
Grand Army
Physioc
Smith
Major Physioc
Patrick Denied Habeas Corpus in Rice Murder Case
Albert H. Patrick, serving life at Sing Sing for the murder of Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice, had his habeas corpus petition denied by Judge Lacombe in the U S Circuit Court. Patrick alleged a conspiracy to steal the Rice fortune and prevent enforcement of the will.
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New York
Albert H. Patrick
Sing Sing
William Marsh Rice
Texas
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Patrick
Thaw and wife reconciled in New York accord
Evelyn Thaw and husband Harry Thaw have reconciled and will not separate, stated Evelyn Thaw's counsel Daniel O'Reilly. O'Reilly added Mrs Thaw will remain wife to Harry Thaw and stay in New York in contact with her husband.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Daniel O'Reilly
O'Reilly
William Thaw
Populists Endorse Cummins in Iowa Convention
In Des Moines on June 15 the Iowa Populists endorsed Republican Governor A. B. Cummins praising his two cent fare reforms and urged support while nominating a full State ticket led by C. D. Cowles of Davis City for Governor.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Cummins
C. D. Cowles
Davis City
Cuban uprising doubt echoed by Taft after troop pullback
Secretary Taft laughed at a report of preparations for a Cuban revolutionary uprising tied to a planned withdrawal of American troops by next Friday. He says such speculation is frequent and he sees no evidence of disturbance once troops depart.
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Washington
Taft
Cuba
Obituary notices for noble figures across regions
Theodore F. Noble president of the Lake Erie Trotting Circuit died in Battle Creek Michigan at 61 after going there for health. Jonathan S. Hazelton president of the Rome Brass and Copper Company died in Rome New York aged 81. Edwin A. Harris senior member of Harris Shafer died in Washington DC aged 57. Miss Margaret Simball Taylor of Pine Bluff Arkansas died in Louisville Kentucky. she was a cousin of President Zachary Taylor.
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Theodore F. Noble
Lake Erie
Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan
Jonathan S. Hazelton
Rome Brass and Copper Company
Rome
Edwin A. Harris
Harris & Shafer
Washington, D. C
Mr. Harris
Charles County
Margaret Simball Taylor
Pine Bluff
Ark
Louisville
Zachary Taylor
English football a bone breaker surgeons busy in London
Dr. A Barker, a London bone setter, defends English football against claims it is as rough as ping pong. He cites treating 350 players in the just ended season and estimates knee displacements in 10 000 cases, noting players from Oxford Cambridge Rugby Harrow and Charterhouse among his patients. He also treated Hackenschmidt and has three Royal Family members on his books.
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Barker
Oxford
Cambridge
Rugby
Harrow
Charter House
Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Glidden Favors Aero Glug Union At Paris Aero Club Festival
Paris June 15 prominent Americans attended the Aero Club de France festival. J C Mc Coy J Glidden Vanneman F M Maddison and H Valentine were present. Glidden proposed a joint park between Boston and New York and Valentine suggested Pittsfield. An aero rules change was urged to award prizes and records to owners rather than jockeys chauffeurs or captains. A balloon race saw Duthu Coho pilot Rom an sacrifice ballast and gear to finish fifth. Leblanc predicted a hard Coupe Internationale des Aeronautics race with possible Baltic routing and record distances ahead.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
Aero Club de France
J. C. McCoy
J. Glidden
Vanneman
F. M. Maddison
H. Valentine
Glidden
Aero Clubs
Massachusetts
New York
Boston
Valentine
Pittsfield
Ernest Archdeacon
Duthu Coho
M. Leblanc
North Sea
Baltic
Shea Accused of Fraud in Horse Trading Case
Cornelius P. Shea former President of the International Teamsters Union was arrested in Charlestown on fraud charges in horse trading. He pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Hayes and was held for a hearing to be scheduled.
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Boston
Cornelius P. Shea
International Teamsters’ Union
Charlestown
United States
Hayes
Shea
Watchman Frank Cooney Dies at City Hospital
Cincinnati Gas Company watchman Frank Cooney died at City Hospital from apoplexy suffered on duty. He collapsed last evening and did not recover.
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Frank Cooney
Cincinnati Gas Company
City Hall Notes and Public Service Tensions Rise
Injunction threats loom if the Board of Public Service acts against council orders to resurface Opera Place. Cincinnati OmnibusCo opposes a new surface fronting its site. Captain C C Cook, recently from Cuba, visited Mayor Markbright. Linwood Park is promised hose and benches. police might add U S Army crack soldiers. Sergeant William Langland from Ft Ethan Allen seeks a police position after serving in Cuba and the Philippines.
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Board of Public Service
Opera Place
Cincinnati Omnibus Company
Linwood
Parks
Rodgers
Rippey
Linwood Park
United States Army
William Langland
Ethan Allen
Vine Street
Langland
Philippines
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