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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
2
The Edison phonograph introduces a new word or unfamiliar expression handling not puzzling to the device. The system aims to be clear and reliable in transcription without obligating the user, advertised by the National Phonograph Co. with office details in Union Trust Building.
The passage discusses powers and the aim to preserve Britain’s right to destroy the enemy's communications while maintaining the main contention.
London reports a leaked Anglo Franco Spanish understanding as peace talks at The Hague paused. The move signals Germany's isolation and hints Italy may join, with Britain safeguarding Gibraltar and Spain gaining guarantees over the Canary and Balearic Islands. Italy's possible involvement remains under consideration.
The Cincinnati Presbytery merger faction won all key votes at the session held at First Presbyterian Church. Elders McKibben Weber Falls Birchard saw terms extended. a five member arbitration committee was rejected. a peace-keeping committee under Dr. Watson was approved. Reuben Tyler’s voting rights were corrected. no June adjournment. next meeting set for September.
Tokyo leaders of the Constitutional party call for calm and prudent handling of the American question. They emphasize lasting friendship with the United States and urge restraint against inflammatory acts while trusting both governments to achieve a peaceful settlement through diplomacy.
A private cablegram from Washington reports Marquis Ito and elder Japanese statesmen pressed Foreign Minister Hayashi for a recall of Viscount Aoki, long opposed by Pacific coast Japanese. The move signals a concession to Ito and critics of Aoki’s diplomacy. Kaneko is contrasted with Aoki as a talker with less diplomacy experience.
The Court of Errors and Appeals in Trenton New Jersey affirmed the divorce decree granting James B Duke a divorce from his wife Lillian Duke. Duke was described as a wealthy tobacco manufacturer.
Orders from the Quartermaster General to double the capacity of the army post near Honolulu and to construct a general storehouse with offices in Honolulu. The action reflects expansion of military facilities on the island.
Complies with National Pure Food Law Guarantee No 2041 in Washington. Rengel Bros of New York City claim Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee offers superior value, asserting other brands are misbranded or inferior while Ariosa guarantees 16 net on EN and Brazilian coffee from a leading firm.
Anthony Matre announces the sixth National convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies to be held in Indianapolis July 14 to 17. The event will represent 1,500,000 Catholics from multiple national bodies and Catholic groups with high mass opening and sermons by Archbishop Blank.
Frank H. Jones, a Charlotte National Bank teller who vanished March 13 with an $80 000 shortfall, was sentenced to six years in Atlanta Federal Prison. He blamed family needs and accused stock brokers Percy G Fonville and W B Bell of luring him into futures ventures. Bell was arrested and Fonville faces trial in December.
In St Petersburg on June 17 the likelihood of a general strike in response to the government coup d etat is waning as a secret Social Democrats conference in Finland weighs protests to peasants army navy and workers while denouncing the election law. Stolypin faces bitter criticism and a lower house committee closes with weak evidence against deputies.
Kansas City June 17 After Judge McPherson laid out the facts the railroads and state agreed on the record that the 1907 maximum freight rates are temporarily upheld while the two cent passenger rate stays in effect until June 19 at 6 am for three months to test earnings impact. Attorney General Hadley called the ruling a moral and commercial victory for the state.
A Salisbury Maryland woman recounts giving up coffee due to health risks and shifting to tea. She then developed dyspepsia, losing twenty five pounds, and found Postum Food Coffee cured her symptoms, regained her weight, and praised its healthful qualities. She urges readers to read The Road to Wellville in promotional mailing.
The Ladies Epworth Heights Improvement Society presents the evening program at Trinity M E Church. Performers include male quartet members H Nielsen Harry Startsman G W Rogers Joseph Shaw and violinist Gustave Clemens with vocal solos by Mrs Downing Miss Helen Sara Remley and recitations by Mr Frank Cady.
Norwood Council voted to bury ordinances granting franchises to Urban Telephone Company Bell Conduit Telephone Company and Fitzsimmons and Associates, signaling end of action on these proposals.
Mayor Jones proposed a speed ordinance before the council. The matter was sent to the City Solicitor for review. An ordinance from the Union Gas and Electric Company for a blanket franchise was rejected.
Obituary notices report Colonel Hogeland of Louisville found dead in Omaha with a gas jet on and a coroner taking charge. Also listed are David Winegarner former Newark mayor and bank president, William Le Baron Jenney engineer who surveyed Tehauntepec, and Clementine Richey longtime Hamilton County teacher who died in Indiana after much church work.
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