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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
6
The Commercial Tribune issue dated Wednesday June 20 1900 lists delivery options and rates for subscriptions by carrier. Daily per week and daily and Sunday options are outlined with Sunday per copy pricing.
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All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Give postoffice address in full including county and State. Remit by express or postal money order bank Mk registered letter at our risk. The Commercial Tribune Co. Cincinnati.
Advertisement and news offices listed with locations in Cincinnati and Washington. Reading room access noted as free to Americans at the London bureau.
Speech recounts William McKinley’s rise in the Republican ranks from 1888 to today. It recalls his loyalty to Ohio and John Sherman, his decisive Chicago pledge, and the path from Sherman’s loss to McKinley’s acclamation as the party’s chosen leader.
Diplomatic duel in Seoul pits Russian and Japanese envoys over Mesampho Harbor, Cargoda island, and Korea's mineral rights. Russia seeks domination of strategic ports and resources while Japan resists to preserve Korea's sovereignty. The Korean king acts as umpire and bears the political price from both powers.
An analysis notes Japan's sweeping influence in Korea under a treaty with Russia and Japan. It cites railway projects including the Seoul Fusan line, a $11.5 million rating, a 25 000 strong Japanese population, control of mails telegraphy and a Korean mint, plus Marconi wireless links. The piece frames Korea as a future field of conflict with Russia.
The piece portrays the late Mrs. William Ewart Gladstone as a model wife and mother. It emphasizes her devotion to her husband and eight children, her calm support during his prime ministership, and the moral strength she lent to England and humanity. It calls for an American author to write her life for daughters and mothers.
The piece lists women breaking barriers across Britain from the Lord Chamberlain’s office to statuary work and bell ringing in Winchester, to convocation representation at Victoria University, to a lady mariner in the Dowager Lady Clifton’s yacht, and to Miss Ethel Charles as a city architect. It notes Royal, religious and educational openings and cites Miss M Cresswell heading Gibraltar postal service with top pay, while acknowledging American progress and defending against threats to motherhood.
The article notes public outrage at Cuba post officer scandals while praising U S postal honesty. It argues trust exists in mail dealings, cites a merchant sending ten thousand dollars via letters, and says honesty in the Postoffice Department stems from character rather than fear, despite many inspectors and offices.
Estimated 17 million registered mail pieces valued at 500 million handled annually with losses under 0.11 percent. Wanamaker cites 1.85 billion ordinary letters worth 467 million, notes 1,745 losses in the year, with 40 percent parcels and 60 percent letters, totaling about 3,526 dollars as the accountable loss. Also praises the postal service and argues for honest, well paid public servants.
The Trenin New Jersey Board of Health places consumption in the contagious disease list with diphtheria and smallpox. It plans to isolate diagnosed cases, though experts may dispute diagnosis, citing a Cincinnati man's long, fluctuating illness and later robust recovery as an example.
An amateur golf winner pawned a valuable prize for 100 in Boston, prompting critics to argue he should lose amateur status and be barred from future matches. The case highlights the social penalties for perceived cash participation in the sport.
The German emperor praised a bill to build fifty seven navy ships including fifteen large cruisers and thirty six small cruisers. The project costs nearly 500 million dollars, spread over many years, with broad accord that naval strength dominates modern geopolitics.
The piece notes mixed reactions to the Vice Presidency and recalls Daniel Webster who twice declined a nomination. It argues that acceptance could have led to a presidency had earlier ticket leaders not died in office.
The piece argues New York City Mayor faces criticism while Philadelphia and St Louis leaders struggle. It contends the era of choosing any figurehead is over and stresses electing capable individuals to executive posts.
The Reichstag passed the naval bill with multi year appropriations as other nations rush to strengthen fleets. The text notes that future wars will be won by the country able to control the seas.
The writer argues national committees should quit cities bidding for conventions and instead reward good cities like Cincinnati for their reliability to reduce complaints among delegates and visitors.
Cambridge England awarded a new degree to Mr. Choate and Cambridge Massachusetts now should honor Sir Julian Pauncefote. The gesture costs little and yields goodwill.
At the Philadelphia convention the Hawaii delegation appears as a new and notable participant marking the islands of the sea joining the shaping of national affairs for the big republic.
The article notes the peach crop faces threats this year and that if cream prices fail to rise, the sugar price increase can be endured with some equanimity.
Despite guerrilla activity by ladrones, Manila continues to feel the impact of Uncle Sam's rule as hemp shipments arrive and everyday life adjusts to new conditions and benefits.
Kinley Mack, a namesake of McKinley, proves himself a premier racehorse by clinching the two most prestigious races of the year. Observers deem this feat prophetic and record a historic season for the colt and his connections.
A brief note reminds brakemen about the Commercial Tribune edition published on Sunday June 24. It highlights a forthcoming feature and urges attention to the issue.
Miss Nellie Davis and Rev. Clifford Myers wed at the bride’s Alpine place home in Walnut Hills. Clergyman Rev. George W. Dubois officiated with Rev. Richard Rust assisting. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. William Foulke Spencer Jr. and best man Alvin Myers. Guests traveled from Chicago New York Oakland and beyond. The couple planned a late summer East trip and a return visit to the bride’s family home.
Walter J. Mitchell of the Mitchell and Tranter Company visits near Boston while his business and pleasure mix. Colonel Samuel Bailey Jr returns after a week in Boston where he attended the Local Freight Agents convention. Boston hosts a high order entertainment as visitors on Change include Wm. Mida, E. G. Mendenhall, Bader, Werk, and Archibald Longworth sails, with plans to meet next week. Out of town guests include E. B. Willard and L. Robertson with others introduced at the Business Men's Club.
The article traces the uncertain origin of horseshoes among ancient civilizations. It notes Xenophon’s hoof care guidance for Greeks, Roman use lacking, Nero’s mules shod with silver plates, and Poppaea’s gold plates. Positive nailed-shoe evidence appears in a horse skeleton from Childeric I’s tomb (458–481) at Tourney, found in 1658.
L Sharpe Jr and J H Drury of Providence registered at the Grand with interest in world leading steel firms. K Oliva and S O Kamoto of Tokyo visit Cincinnati to study American electrical machinery production. L D Parker and J C McClure from Piqua stay at the Grand as do D H Sheehy and others from Lexington. Families and society figures from Louisville and Columbus also noted at Grand St Nicholas Gibson Palace Emery and other city hotels.
The second oldest Cincinnati mail carrier Mr. Charles M. Clark has served since February 1867, over thirty three years. At sixty four he remains active, delivering two daily six mile routes with sacks around fifty pounds, assisted by his family and supported by his Civil War veteran past.
A Baltimore News report laments England adopting American style commercialism. It notes market gardens and orchards near Ted dington, cherished by the late novelist Richard D. Blackmore, have been divided into building plots within months of his death.
Notice urges engineers to check the Commercial Tribune edition published on Sunday June 24 for upcoming notices and schedule details.
A Pittsburg Times imparts a compact sketch of prose contrasting vast oil wells with the region’s diverse life. The piece notes bold strides from 1000 barrel wells to unlikely serendipities as a reflection of the upper oil country spirit.
Denver Post reports Ann Angel of Archuleta County Colorado recently wed and ceased to be single in a quiet ceremony. The brief item notes her transition to married status within the local community.
Instructions for strawberry cakes with butter dough and a strawberry syrup, plus crab salad served in shells. Includes kneading, rolling, and baking steps, with detailed serving suggestions and garnishes. Mentions butter, milk, flour, and a variety of seasonings and condiments.
Judge Roger A. Pryor is praised as the homeward hero of the United States with exceptional hair height and a stride longer than any man his size. He walks fast though he never walks he seems to reach for something beyond reach as he strides Broadway. Though not old he endures nervous prostration limiting his business and recently declined a $2,000 retainer due to fresh nervousness.
An Indianapolis morning scene has a mother and her two children riding in a phaeton. The children recount finding the shop window display indecent with nightgowns and corsets while men passed by. They remark that adults overlook such sights, prompting a reflection on societal modesty.
A Chicago Post note records a publisher confident in a forthcoming debut by a young woman. The critic questions the claim while the publisher asserts the novel’s bold subjects ensure its success.
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