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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
6
Postal rates advertised for newspaper editions and terms
The notice lists subscription terms by mail with postage prepaid. It shows options for six months and one year, including Sunday and daily editions, with prices such as $9.00 for six months and Sunday, $4.50 for daily omitting Sunday, and other weekly and monthly rates.
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Rerons
Commercial Tribune Co. Solicits Prepaid Subscriptions
All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Give Postoffice address in full including county and State. Remit by express or postal money order bank draft or registered letter at our risk. The Commercial Tribune Co. Cincinnati.
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the Commercial Tribune CO
Cincinnati
Local Newsroom Addresses Listed Across Cities
Branch News Offices in Cincinnati Covington Washington and London are listed with street addresses and rooms. Reading room access is noted as free to American visitors.
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Walnut Hills
Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati
Covington
Masonic Temple Building
Madison Avenue
Washington
Ennsylvania Avenue
London
Trafalgar Building
Trafalgar Square
William McKinley Champion of Protection and Prosperity
The article lauds William McKinley as the savior of American industry and the working class through protectionist policy. It credits his rise, renomination, and presidency to defending the gold standard, national honor, and American commerce against free trade and currency reform proposals. It highlights his leadership in the Spanish American War era and territorial gains from Cuba Hawaii and the Philippines, framing his administration as a period of growth and international influence.
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William McKinley
Bryan
Chicago
America
Cuba
Spain
Western Hemisphere
Hawaii
Pacific
Philippines
United States
New York Squire Counts Crime Across Cities
A New York Squire compiles comparative crime statistics for U S cities by arrests per population. He concludes the South shows the worst crime, with alcohol and the Alabama sling cited as notable issues in the region.
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Baltimore Sun
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Happy Valley
Rasselas
Abyssinia
Boston
Ephraim
Alabama sling and Cincinnati moral report teased
The Sun questions the nature of the Alabama sling comparing it to biblical weapons and hints it will be wicked. Cincinnati’s moral condition, though not yet published, is expected to reflect badly on the Queen City.
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David
Goliah
Alabama
Cincinnati
Queen City
Republican Platform At Philadelphia Summarized
The piece reviews the 1900 Republican platform draft as concise and forceful. It highlights prosperity through tariff and gold standard, McKinley as president, opposition to silver coinage, cautious trust oversight, war tax reductions, canal ownership by the U S, open door China, Monroe Doctrine adherence, Hague Peace efforts, colonial policy, and Cuba independence. It lauds the party as progressive and virtuous.
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Philadelphia
Republican Party
McKinley
United States
China
South Africa
Great Britain
Cuba
Republican Platform Promises Prosperity and Protection
Four years earlier Democrats attacked free trade and currency, but Republicans defended protection and a sound currency. The Philadelphia platform pledges to guard core prosperity foundations like tariffs and employment, while addressing current issues with vigor and prudence for all.
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Republican Party
Philadelphia
Absence of Old Marks in New Democracy Cited in Satire
The passage notes a shift from old distinctive features in the new democracy, as seen in the grieving Niobe and a grasp at a truer Americanism. It recalls Senator Lodge and Henry Watterson as symbols, railing against tariff reform and free trade that fueled ten years of agitation, deficits, and economic gloom.
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New
Democracy
Niobe
Senator Lodge
Marse
Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
tariff legislation and party loyalties debated in stern tone
In a stern critique the speaker argues tariff laws prove their worth by results and claim free trade is deserted by the Democrats. The piece mocks Colonel Watterson and contrasts devotion to tariff principles with shifting political allegiances amid Bryan era populism.
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Watterson
Democratic Party
Marie Henry
Democratic paper doubts Bryan can win pivotal states against McKinley
The Philadelphia Record argues that with only two tickets, Bryan would be the weakest rival for McKinley and could not carry any pivotal states needed for victory. It adds that the Democratic party often falters at crucial moments, and this may be one of those times.
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Philadelphia Record
Bryan
McKinley
Republican ticket balances war records and vigor
The tail end of the Republican ticket is not the soldier end exclusively. Major McKinley has an army record beside which Colonel Roosevelt's work shines. The ticket is balanced with the two great wars represented and spans from Maine to California and Minnesota to Texas.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Maine
California
Minnesota
Texas
Acclamation Nominations Rare for President and VP
The text notes that acclamation nominations for president and vice president are rare in modern times. It cites Grant and McKinley as examples where roll call votes by state determined renomination or contest, and observes that unanimous VP nominations by either party have been uncommon.
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Grant
McKinley
Roosevelt couple price of dignity for vice presidency
The text discusses Mrs. Roosevelt assessing the salary and private income of Colonel Roosevelt, estimating $16,000 would be ample for both to maintain the dignity of the Vice Presidential office, while noting it depends on the couple's circumstances and judgment.
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Roosevelt
The Free Silver Question in 1896 Election Debate
The writer wonders who among Democrats can outmaneuver William McKinley with free silver plans. The piece questions how Electoral College votes could be won and suggests any cautious analyst would quit after a few minutes of computation.
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Bryan
McKinley
Apostle of
Prosperity plank vs Bryan in the 1900s party clash
The passage notes Republicans offering no apologies for prosperity while Democrats likely push a plank arguing that current prosperity will fail without William Jennings Bryan gaining the presidency.
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William Jennings Bryan
Protest Over Miss Gould Self-Labeling With Old Maids
Readers debate Miss Gould’s remark as she classed herself with the old maids. defenders praise the group’s sweet faces intelligence and independence, noting many so regarded already.
Unanimous Presidential and Vice Presidential Nomination
Student delegates from The Commercial Tribune describe a historic convention in Philadelphia where both President and Vice President were unanimously nominated, a first in the nation’s history. The report emphasizes the unprecedented unity and significance for the party and the country.
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the Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
Colorado Delegates to Convention Reap Huge Gains
The Colorado delegates to the convention are said to be worth 60 million dollars. Three of four voted for Bryan four years ago and contributed to his campaign fund, but prosperity converted them.
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Colorado
Bryan
Campaign Aide Acknowledges Sparse Fishing and Faith
A campaign manager for Mr. Bryan confirms the candidate caught only three fish in three days and attended church on Sunday, noting the candidate's routine habits.
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Bryan
Betting Odds Favor McKinley Roosevelt Ticket
In gambling circles the McKinley and Roosevelt ticket is seen as a 1 to 3 shot while Bryan and Blank face about 2 to 1 against.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryan
Blank
Campaign Plan Mentioned In Ohio Rally
A speaker proposes opening the campaign in Cincinnati with Colonel Roosevelt as the featured star. The idea predicts a rousing reception for Roosevelt and underscores Cincinnati as a strategic launch point.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
The
Star
Hill as Bryan's running mate discussed in speculation
The column questions whether Hill could fit as Bryan's vice presidential pick and whether old tensions with Tammy are fully resolved, noting ongoing speculation about alliances and political readjustments.
Roosevelt Heights as Campaign Card Rally
As a drawing card during the campaign Roosevelt will not be second to Mr. Bryan. The world dearly loves a hero.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
New York Herald Sees Quiet Cleveland Boom
The New York Herald reports a small Cleveland boom that has little reach and makes no broad impression. Local observers note minimal impact and limited ripple effects beyond the city.
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The
New York Herald
Cleveland
Allied powers may quicken China defeat than a drunken domestic
A sharp comparison portrays allied powers swift to prevail in China, likening their effort to a drunken domestic in a bric-a-brac cabinet. The remark frames military or political action as decisive and chaotic.
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China
Doff Your Hats to Teddy the Gritty Cowboy Governor
A patriotic verse lauds Teddy from the Stirrup Ranch Colorado praising his life from cowboy days to governor. It celebrates his pluck, leadership, and wartime service, urging voters to support him on election day.
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Harry B. Ellard
Teddy
Summer School Movement Across Leading Universities
The piece notes a surge in summer schooling as conservatism yields to a progressive, businesslike leadership. Colleges and churches adapt, opening programs during vacations. Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan and NYU join in extending summer instruction, with Chicago offering three months.
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Harvard University
Columbia University
Cornell University
University of Chicago
University of Wisconsin
University of Michigan
New York University
Fun Run Riot and Selfish Misapplication
Detroit Free Press reports a chaotic event at a fun run fuelled by selfish conduct. The piece quotes defenders and critics on morality and religious rhetoric used as a shield or escape.
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Detroit Free Press
When He Went, at Last
A reflective piece from the Chicago Times-Herald about a man seeking rest away from life’s struggle. He longs for a peaceful day beyond the roar yet remains worried about the store’s fate as furrowed brows contrast with imagined calm skies.
Battle casualties listed with Iron Chinese names
Telegraph editor prints a list of presumed casualties from a recent clash with boxers in China naming Wun Lung Wun Eye Wun Ear Wun To Wun Thum Wun Tung and notes a man hit everywhere but the neck with a sharp remark on the outcome.
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Baltimore American. Telegraph
China
Wun Lung
Wun Eye
Wun Ear
Wun To
Wun Thum
Wun Tung
Wun
Boisterous Illinois Gentleman Challenges Mephisto
A comic exchange identifies a bold Illinois figure arriving to persuade Mephisto that Chicago outpaces Hades in a boastful contest. The banter highlights a playful clash of cities within a mythic frame.
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Illinois
Mephisto
Chicago
Hades
I've a kiss for the cook poem fragment
A brief, playful verse fragment notes a kiss for the cook as Bridget forsook, leaving wife’s cooking to be done today. The tone is light and domestic, with no further context or names provided.
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Bridget
Teacher tests Washington tale with Willie joke
A Detroit Journal anecdote recalls a teacher asking Willie about Washington's alleged lie. Willie replies the quality revealed is modesty. The note plays on the myth and adds a humorous aside about Willie’s existence.
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Detroit Journal
George Washington
Willie
Washington
Poetic reminiscence of Nellie and a midnight kiss
A narrator recalls Nellie’s bold nature and a late night kiss. He notes her reaction crying out with delight as the gas lamp is snuffed and the hall darkens between them, describing the moment with charged, lyrical memory.
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Nellie
The Retort Courteous Joke Exchange
A witty Cleveland Plain Dealer humor piece presents a brief exchange about a corkscrew. The barber’s quip and the stranger’s sly reply showcase a light social humor moment from the era.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Causes and Cancer Rumor About Mrs Eddy Disputed
Amos Weston defends Mrs. Eddy against reports she suffers cancer. He cites sightings of Eddy in Concord and Cincinnati, argues Christians Scientist view disease as mental and not imaginary, and says worry and fear contribute to mortality. Cincinnati letter dated June 22.
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Christian Science
The
Commercial Tribune
Mary Baker Eddy
Eddy
Concord
N. H
Eddy Beieves
Cincinnati
Amos Weston
Niehaus Honored at Hahnemann Statue Dedication
Cincinnati notes the unveiling of the Hahnemann statue in Washington DC with a $50 000 memorial and participants including President McKinley. The writer laments lack of credit to sculptor Charles Niehaus and recalls past disrespect at Garfield statue ceremonies.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Hahnemann
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Charles H. Niehaus
Garfield
J. W. Mel
When the Paper Comes Out in Anoka
A humorous look at the newspaper editor's reaction to the first copy arriving. The scene shows the editor frustrated by bold typographical errors and layout mistakes, lamenting missed news items and the pressure of the initial issue.
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Anoka
Popular Cincinnati letter carrier Honored for 25 Years Service
Al High, a special delivery man in Cincinnati since 1899, marks years of service with two red stars. He covers Central District from Walnut to Race and Seventh to Front. He is Past Grand Master of Yeatman Lodge and a long time member, regarded as a jolly good fellow by friends.
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al’’ High
High
Cincinnati
Mr. High
Walnut Street
Race
Seventh
Front Street
Yeatman Lodge
Story of a New York tenement fire and cold indifference
A Hartford Times commentary cites a New York tenement tale told to a detective about arson. A wife recalls urging her husband to wake neighbors as flames began, but he refused, later blaming others. The piece questions American civility, noting the husband is described as native American and “decent enough.”
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New York
Tim
Students Recital Program at Auditorium School of Music
Afternoon event features Martha Volkert and Irene Lazarus on piano, Frieda Sanker and Harry Froehlich performances, Helen Latimer and Nellie Lowenberg piano pieces, plus violin by Gustav Hollaender and other solo works by Misses Rosenfeld Vettle McKnight Jones and more.
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Auditorium School of Music
Martha Volkert
Frieda Sanker
Polonaigne
Jacob Rosenbaum
L. Lehmann
Helen Latimer
Nellie Lowenberg
Clementi
Travelers Register at Local Hotels Amid Convention News
E T Holmes of Indianapolis stays at the Gibson. Mrs J N Ross and daughter of Carlisle Ky at the Emery. John Dewey of Waverly C registered at the Emery. D P Anderson of Kansas City at the St Nicholas. William Farran and wife of Pittsburg at the St Nicholas. Joseph A Meyers and wife of New Orleans at the St Nicholas. Hon M C Garber Madison Ind postmaster at the Burnet en route home from the National Republican Convention. Dr George C Lewis of Madison Ind was at the Burnet yesterday.
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J. N. Ross
Carlisle, Ky
Emery
D. P. Anderson
Kansas City
The
St. Nicholas
William Farran
Pittsburg
the St. Nicholas
Joseph A. Meyers
Wife
New Orleans
M. C. Garber
Madison, Ind
Burnet
Mr. Garber
George C. Lewis
the Burnet
Noted Historian Dr. J. C. Ridpath Ill in New York Hospital
Word reached Jones Publishing Co in this city that Dr J C Ridpath famed historian has lapsed into insensibility and is near death. He remains in a New York hospital suffering from pneumonia and Brights disease while his brother and traveling family head toward Greencastle. Ridpath serves as Vice President of the Jones Publishing Co whose annual meeting is set for July 3.
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Jones Publishing Company
J. C. Ridpath
New York
Bright
Greencastle
Ridpath
Young helper to Monroe now heads Philadelphia bank
Frederick Fraley, once a 13 year old helper at the cornerstone of a Philadelphia arsenal, is today 96 and serves as President of a savings bank. He continues to go to his office daily, marking a long active business life in the city.
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Monroe
Philadelphia
Frederick Fraley
Master and Slave
An opinion piece from the Portland Oregonian argues money is the master and man its slave. It notes Mr. Bryan as an example who has developed notable skill in accumulating wealth in the past four years.
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Mr. Bryan
New York Justice Apologizes For Ice Stock Shortage
A New York justice admits regret over not owning more ice stock, a remark viewed as a candid flaw highlighting concerns about judicial fitness and propriety.
Letter Carriers Urged to Read Sunday Tribune
The Commercial Tribune urges letter carriers to read the Sunday edition dated June 24 for any notices, updates, or assignments pertinent to their routes and duties.
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The
Commercial Tribune
the Commercial Tribune
Ice Making Fails to Catch On in Hot Countries
A review of State Department and Consular Reports shows tropical regions show little demand for ice. In Guatemala and San Salvador ice is rare outside hotels and saloons, while Bolivia has no plants. Bahia Brazil’s Ice project failed at first but now serves foreign residents. Colombia and Uruguay lack refrigeration culture, and Venezuela reports minimal demand due to daily fresh meat sales.
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Ee Ice
Lofty
Department of State
Tropics
Guatemala
San Salvador
Bolivia
la Paz
Bahia
Brazil
Barranquilla
Colombia
Colon
Hellador
Guayaquil
Uruguay
Goldschmidt
Venezuela
Miscellaneous Curiosities From Distant Lands And Local Notes
A collage of short items covering science, crime, industry and travel. Topics include bird declines in Illinois, a Lombard Street sign for pigs feet, small chocolate sold at Great Marlow, and Texas corporate tax revocations. Also notes on education in lower Italy, a Newton Kansas card of thanks, a high balloon ascent, a quiet jug patent, Mexico’s warm climate reducing honey stores, a Wichita suicide note, a Fort Scott divorce, the Celestial Empire weekly, aquarium temperature studies, Yucatan survival rates, a royal sturgeon prerogative, and the Pahonins tattoo culture in West Africa.
Congressman Returns from Silver Campaign Vexed by Debate
An Indiana congressman comes home from a McKinley silver campaign tour to a quiet cottage. His five year old daughter delivers shocking news to him that Babe Schultz, the neighbor’s child, favors silver, ending their tense race driven by the 16 to 1 ratio debate.
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Indiana
McKinley
Schultz
Reflections of a Bachelor in New York Press
A columnist ironizes on marriage and gender roles. Jokes compare riches, appearance, and social dynamics between husbands and wives. It humorously suggests how men and women navigate relationships, appearances, and excuses in domestic life.
And We Done Expanded Necessity Is the Mother of Expansion
Dallas News notes urgency behind growth as companies and officials pursue rapid expansion. It frames necessity as the driving force for broadening infrastructure and services to meet rising demand.
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Dallas News
Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe From Base to Finish
This excerpt guides making strawberry ice cream by mashing sugar with berries then draining seeds through cheese cloth. It advises reserving part of the berries, mixing milk and cream to flavor, freezing, and folding in reserved fruit just before serving to avoid iciness.
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Mary J. Lincoln
Stogies and Havanas Face Shifts in 1900 Tobacco Trade
The New York Evening Post reports Pittsburg stogies remain strong as Havana cigars face uncertain price and quality amid Cuba’s political changes. Importers expect Havana leaf to arrive in August October 1900 with a crowded market and possible delays before benefiting smokers.
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Pittsburg
Havana
Cuba
United States
If You Are Only Pretty Do Not Act
Miss Ellen Terry after a successful American tour with Henry Irving and the London Lyceum Company spends hours replying to letters. Young women seek stage guidance, literary fame, autographs, and financial aid. she discourages nongenius appeals and warns that beauty alone does not justify a stage career.
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Ellen Terry
Henry Irving
London Lyceum Company
Miss Terry
They Felt Sad in the Scottish Express Smoker
In a London answers piece a Scottish express carries ten passengers in a packed third class smoker. One man groans loudly from a singing ache, while a kind old gentleman shares tea and offers comfort as the train nears a forthcoming stop.
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London
The New Reporter Again
The Baltimore Chronicle recounts a frantic new reporter who threatened lynching proofreaders and a foreman over a misprint. After calming, he explained the article misquoted harbor guests as conspicuous smells, a reminder that journalism lessons can diverge from printed truth.
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Baltimore Chronicle
Better Business Than Rioting
In Washington Star commentary on St Louis, the city is praised for its focus on brewing interests and mule trade while avoiding riotous activity.
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Washington Star
St. Louis
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