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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune announces subscription rates and delivery options for daily and Sunday editions. Rates apply for mail and carrier services with options for six months, one year, and weekly editions.
In Great Britain and foreign countries subscription options are detailed with rates for daily and Sunday editions. Branch offices include Walnut Hills Covington bureau North Reading room and Washington and London bureaus with location addresses and services for Americans.
Fair weather continues across the nation as high pressure moves from the Central West. In the Ohio Valley the outlook remains fine for two to three days with temperatures in the 90s along the gulf coast and mild elsewhere. Cincinnati records show a 63 to 79 degree range with 76 at 8 p.m. from the local Weather Bureau.
Ohio fair Friday and Saturday with showers and thunderstorms along the lake and brisk west winds. Indiana similar with occasional showers Friday in the north and fresh west winds. West Virginia and Kentucky fair Friday and Saturday with mountain area thunderstorms.
Ships arriving and sailing across major harbors including New York Liverpool Bremen Naples Tries to Genoa with vessels such as the Koenigin Lake Fries land Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse United States Monteagle Georg ia and more. Steamers report arrivals at Boston London Queenstown and other ports with scheduled dockings and outbound sailings.
A garbled compilation lists numerous personal names along with city and state affiliations. The legible items include Gibson Edward Reeve Chicago W B Toklas New York M B Schenck Meridian Miss W M Scroggs Indian apolis and others, with several Chicago and New York entries and scattered additional towns.
The Louisville Herald argues the 1908 GOP nominating convention should be held in Cincinnati not Kentucky or Louisville. It contends Cincinnati matches North South balance, offers transportation and ample hotels, and could nominate a courageous Ohio standard bearer against Bryan forces.
The funeral for late Governor John M. Pattison was held with simple rites. Citizens from across Ohio, including political foes and friends, paid respects to a man whose life inspired integrity and faith. His burial near his home ended a brief but impactful public career, leaving a message that true victory lies in a life well lived.
The statement notes Chicago holds Cook County liable for damages to City Hall and argues it would relieve taxpayers if funds were diverted from city to county pockets.
If Mr. Bryan had been home during June graduating days he might have received an LL.D. Instead he remains plain Datto Bryan of Nebraska as diplomas are handed out elsewhere.
The Court of Appeals of New York held that a physician called in for one birth cannot double the fee if the case involves twins. The decision addresses fee practices and clarifies compensation in twin delivery cases.
Korea urges the court to address governance by Japan for the benefit of Koreans while noting the court is occupied with other land grab cases.
A quip suggesting a presidential inquiry into the fate of New Jersey young women who fall on their lovers. The remark implies social scandal and calls for high level scrutiny.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia, voices an optimistic view that football is dead as he cautions waiting for ambulance reports. The remark suggests concern over safety and public health in the sport.
The article notes Senator La Follette has not eaten meat for ten years and suggests this diet may influence his sharp commentary about the meat packers. The piece ties his unusual eating habit to his biting political remarks.
Norwegians refer to Haakon III as Mr King while noting friendly ties with Mr Cashler, highlighting a curious distinction between status and personal rapport in royal circles.
The article notes Kentucky targets a primary rather than a convention, limiting any formal endorsement of Mr. Bryan. Yet the public voice remains vocal, with strong, fervent support expressed despite the procedural stance.
Secretary Hitchcock’s pleasure in running down land thieves is viewed by the fraternity as bordering on malicious, signaling deep tension between pursuit of justice and public hostility.
The city of Cincinnati is described as unequaled for a national convention, both now and in 1908, highlighting its superiority in every respect for hosting major events.
A column mixes gossip with observations on fruit crops and banking. It mentions a Latonia trip gone awry, abundant cherries and raspberries, and the strength of state banks. The piece also muses on governor outlooks and the long days of summer, ending with commentary on advertising value.
A Postmaster inquiry about how far the Tombigbee River runs up yields the witty reply that it runs down. A later message announces the successor, while the old postmaster notes receipts of 4.32 and rent over double that, asking to be paid the balance.
The Kansas City Times recalls a hog buyer who weighed porkers twice to protect farmers. An employee admitted lifting the scales with his boot to cheat a farmer by 200 pounds, but the buyer refused to profit and condemned the long practice of cheating farmers as old habit fading away.
The Boston Post reports a Southern cabbage patch owned by a Black man was sold for $20,000 after speculators offered more, with locals claiming a later offer could have reached $40,000. The owner remarked a bird in the hand is worth more than a potential fortune.
Yesterday the Business Men's Club logged visitors including A. M. Briggs and Fred Delano from Chicago Ben J. Schuster of Selma Alabama B H Levy from Savannah T M Knapper of Minneapolis L J Flack and P D Keys from city W B Moormann of South Charleston O T W Carroll from Chicago D Bowman and H T Bowman from Des Moines W R Calfard and M Balch from St Louis W T French from city Gilbert Pratt of New York G Hulland of Lexington Ky Robert Hosea Jr from city
In a heart trump position Y leads and aims to take all tricks despite A and B. Oldest hand leads deuce of clubs. analysis shows correct play depends on maintaining control, forcing discards, and exploiting trump power to secure every trick. The June 8 solutions discuss strategic leads and trump discard tactics to maximize winners.
A brief note from the Greatest American Authority records a whist table session. The item highlights a round of bridge play with casual chatter and table etiquette.
The article surveys how bridge dealers decide to declare when not passing the make, outlining three schools: attacking only, defensive only with no tricks, or passing only with three sure tricks. It discusses hearts as a stopper, effects on dummy, and real-world tests in London and India Australia.
A verse by Nell H. Mayer mocks new graduates with playful jabs at their knowledge and talents. It playfully contrasts scholarly learning with worldly slang, gymnastic feats, and musical skill, noting they may know athletics and languages but wrestling with real dangers.
A reflective poem on Confederate symbols and memories of Civil War battles. It laments lost glory and fallen soldiers while invoking the star flag and sacred church bells. The verse contrasts past valor with present haunting specters and calls for remembrance.
In Washington on June 21 the space before the Speaker's desk looked like a deli with cereals jams jellies tins of peas tomatoes corn whisky and wine and other edibles. Scales a funnel and a graduate were displayed to illustrate the majority committee's push for a pure food bill to protect the people.
A blaze at Nicholet Quebec destroyed a new cathedral a priests home a convent and a parish church. The fire caused about 400000 dollars in damage and left the buildings in ruins.
The reminiscence recalls E A Ferguson a small frail man who grew influential in Cincinnati governance He helped shape the 1852 Ohio municipal code served as City Solicitor and counsel for the Gas Company The account highlights his clashes with Bridge graft schemes and his pursuit of public projects including the Cincinnati Southern Railway His memory emphasizes disciplined study and a forceful belief in principle over case law
The narrator recalls a crowded voyage from Gibraltar toward Tangiers and a lively Moroccan port. He describes the diverse steamer crowd, the narrow streets, Moorish schoolchildren, donkey and cow unloading antics, and a transformative impression of Africa on an Occidental observer. Included are travel companions from Cincinnati and Amherst professors, forming a memorable touring party.
Peter Robertson objects to selling Cincinnati gas and electric franchises to outside capitalists for ninety nine years. He warns such moves reduce local control, threaten public ownership, and invite political corruption. He urges municipal ownership and recalls if franchises are abused.
An amused narrator laments burning his straw hat and contemplates repairs with lemon juice and a new band. The misfortune theme turns to a lighter note as a three dollar bill is referenced, in a Somerville Journal piece.
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