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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
6
The Commercial Tribune lists delivery options with daily and Sunday carrier service, including weekly and per copy pricing. It notes office locations at Fourth and Race Streets and identifies E. O. Eshelby as president.
The notice lists mail subscription options with yearly, six month, and monthly terms for daily and Sunday editions, including omitting Sunday, with prices. It requests full post office addresses, advance payment, and payment by express or money order to The Commercial Tribune Co in Cincinnati.
Directory notice lists branch offices in Cincinnati Covington Washington Columbus and London with specific street addresses and reading room offers. It notes news received and newsboys supplied and mentions a Masonic Temple building in Covington and a free reading room for Americans.
The piece surveys the vice presidency in American politics, noting Roosevelt’s reluctance and the long shadow of the office. It chronicles how many VPs later became president, lists notable holders from Adams to Hobart, and analyzes regional origins and lifespan trends among the vice presidents while highlighting Hamlin’s pivotal 1860 ticket and the evolving perception of the role.
The excerpt analyzes how individuals like Hendricks Cleveland Arthur Morton Reid Hobart influenced their parties in 1884 1896 and 1900. It asserts Hendricks helped Garfield, Morton boosted Harrison, Reid opposed labor blocs, and Hobart aided McKinley’s ticket amid debates over protectionism free trade sound money and populism.
The piece argues China faces a crisis under the Dowager Empress with Boxer riots and reform opposition. It cites the Young China movement, Kwang Su, and foreign protests, urging drastic action and a humanitarian Christian mission while warning of continued danger from imperial rule.
The article analyzes colonial defense in Australia prior to federation, detailing New South Wales forces of 7 222 active personnel as of December 31 1898, with 1 500 rifle club reservists bringing total to 8 722. It notes two naval volunteer forces supporting the Australian squadron, including the Naval Brigade of 332 personnel and the Naval Artillery Volunteers.
The article notes volunteers forming 225 torpedo trained officers and men for harbor defense. It cites New South Wales sending 1,950 men and 1,760 horses to Africa, compares Australia’s rising warlike spirit to Canada, and reports plans to urge colonial Parliament to back a broad militiaman recruitment bill emphasizing non favoritism in service.
A Lancashire soapmaker took 2000 employees on a two day excursion to Paris with special trains and night boats. They toured the Exposition, met President Loubet, and returned by night train for a Monday start at work. The trip cost about 30,000 dollars or 150,000 francs.
A Princeton class day feature records student ages, society ties, beliefs, careers, and other details, with emphasis on finances. Average four year expenditures are $662.48 freshman, $702 sophomore, $731.52 junior, and $782.30 senior, while 53 of 203 students supported themselves.
A New York Tribune Chicago correspondent claimed ministers at the Methodist General Conference visited theaters and drank beer. The New York Christian Advocate challenged the claim and the Tribune admitted the reporter was misinformed.
Kansas eyes a 100 million bushel wheat harvest worth about 50 million dollars. A Kansas paper notes that corn and wheat combined in 1896 yielded less to farmers, and five year wheat returns averaged under 20 million. The piece questions McKinley’s potential majority size given these figures.
Prof. Abbott of the Smithsonian notes the eclipse period silenced birds. He remarks that English sparrows stayed quiet longest and were first to chatter again after light returned, marveling at their steadiness.
A New York acquaintance of Woodruff asserts he is as good as Roosevelt and as experienced as Hobart at the time of the ticket four years ago, but argues he is not the man Republicans seek for the ticket.
In the midseason buzz the Cincinnati ball squad shows strength by defeating promising opponents in St. Louis. The win underscores their rising form amid broader national excitement surrounding China and the convention.
The Bryanites oppose money in elections yet accept checks for 25000 dollars. This reveals a conflict between their stated stance and financial practices, highlighting hypocrisy between preaching values and fundraising methods.
Ce May moves quickly on price adjustments aiming to recover a large sum. The surge appears intended to recoup the stated amount in a single action.
A playful observation suggests Teddy acts with coy maid en qualities and may consent, paralleling a maiden’s cautious approach. The note hints at anticipated agreement while maintaining a light, cautious tone.
The Commercial Tribune greets Peter Rudolph Neff on his 68th birthday praising his long service to Cincinnati. A founder and first treasurer of the Cincinnati College of Music, he led as college president 1885 to 1895 and supported many city causes and the Presbyterian Church.
Pueblo's B F F Starr and C A Starr register at the Grand Hotel, retracing early Cincinnati days with old colleagues while a three to four week visit unfolds. Louisville's E F Defenbaugh journeys via Barrel and Box and will recuperate in Michigan. Charleston figures T E Embleton M L Davis and John Carver arrive on Kanawha Coal business.
Colonel W G Purdy president of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway arrives by private car with his family to attend the marriage of Mr Davis daughter to Rev C L Myers. John Brashears head of the Coal Exchange and others plan an excursion on the lakes with Ohio Coal Dealers Association. Several out of town visitors introduced at the Change and Business Men's Club.
Auditorium School of Music wraps an academic year with student recitals led by director Chas A Graninger. Tonight features Miss Blanche Trager and others performing piano violin and voice works including Schubert and Grieg pieces. Railroad men urged to read Sunday Tribune for June 24 notices.
Mrs. W P Orr of Piqua, head of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs, tours Marietta as convention hosts prepare. Guests include Mrs Nipgen of Chillicothe and the Century Club. Summer plans send General and Mrs Orr to Prince Edward Island. Various academics and club events follow, including Miss Helen Sage earning AM at Ann Arbor and lectures by Miss Hall at the Chaminade Club. The Lawn fete date is announced for Rev Eastman's lawns.
Local items report a schedule shift at Fulton and Nassau from June 21 to June 22 and a ten dollar table offer. Social notices mention Lucile Blackburn's marriage to O J Boyd on June 3 in Covington, Gertrude Lewis returning from Columbus, Mrs Hehman heading to Denver, Dr and Mrs Brown at Block Island, Colonel Cadle's Atlantic coastal plan, V C P garden party at Miss Ely's with dancing and a pantomime The Cannibal and the Skeleton, a naval doctor’s treatment trip to Carlsbad Austria, Jerree Pollard visiting Carthage, A Reiter announcing Fanny Reiter engagement to Henry Fruhauf, Stella Sommers and Julius Glaser wedding, Nellie Davis and Rev Clifford Meyers wedding details.
Executive Committee reports about a D A R Flag Day event at College Hill raising around one hundred dollars. Brighton playground flag raising set for 4 30 pm with Miss Gallagher and Dr Boone speaking. Catholic Visitation Society fete at Henry Enneking grounds East Walnut Hills with detailed committee roles and plans for sales and decorations. Glenn Home officers and committees announced for ongoing community work.
A historical note describes mixing three quarters of a pound of sifted flour with two egg yolks a little salt and melted butter. Stir in tepid water until the batter resembles rich cream then fold in beaten egg whites. For fruit batter omit yolks and may use whites. add fruit cordial or syrup sparingly to adjust richness.
Notice directs letter carriers to read the June 24 edition for items of special interest, signaling upcoming updates or actions.
A collection of pithy remarks on politics, loyalty, migration, culture, and daily life. The snippets lampoon statesmanship and social habits, noting how attire and newspapers shape beliefs while humorously critiquing tea pots and Sunday picnics.
A columnist laments frequent errors in using whom and between in metropolitan journalism. He notes often read forms like the candidate whom he said would win and questions who did you name as the winner. He questions how an object can be between two things and urges careful language use.
A Kansas census exchange shows a census taker pressing for birth origin as a legal obligation. The householder resists sharing information, worried about neighbors learning personal details, while the census worker reassures privacy.
In St Louis the crowd of onlookers has thinned as clashes escalate and some participants are threatened with gunfire. The passage notes heightened danger and the risk to bystanders amid ongoing confrontations.
In a display of new war pictures the Philadelphia North American notes Chinese cues bring a refreshing relief from Boer whiskers.
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