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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune announces its establishment in 1793 and notes it is published daily by the Commercial Tribune Company from Walnut Street and Government Place with B C B Shelby as president.
The notice details international mail subscriptions via the Universal Postal Union and lists multiple city bureaus. It includes price tiers for one month to one year and payment methods, with addresses for Cincinnati and branch offices in Covington Newport and Washington plus London bureau details.
The notice lists daytime access to The Commercial Tribune exchange for department contacts and after hours routing to a switchboard. It provides Main 379 for daytime calls and Main 4954 for office lines including Sporting Editor Main 4955 City Editor Main 4966 and Reporting staff Main 4957, with a stray name Bere weet.
A new storm brought rain to the Southwest while the Northwest West and Ohio Valley enjoy cool air from high pressure. The Atlantic slope remains warm with coastal rains. Cincinnati recorded 71 to 84 degrees yesterday. The Weather Bureau notes June 22, 1905, ending 8 p.m., at the seventy fifth meridian time with a three year comparison.
Ohio plans partly cloudy Friday with Saturday showers and cooler southern areas. winds light to fresh north. Kentucky sees partly cloudy Friday with Saturday showers and cooler air. Indiana forecasts partly cloudy Friday with Saturday showers and cooler southern areas and northeast to east winds. West Virginia reports partly cloudy Friday with Saturday showers.
A roster of visitors staying at Cincinnati hotels includes Gibson N. A. Randall from New York James P. Hobson of Elizabethtown Kentucky Mr and Mrs J Carroll from Baltimore Maurice A. Robinson of London England Congressman Ollie James and wife from Marion Kentucky Dan Tyler of Boston George S Mackay of New York F H Payne of Chattanooga H G Davis of Chicago St Nicholas G M Booth of London England F H Jackson and G H Sutherlin of Portland O R H Carr of Dayton John I Jacob of Louisville Grand Joseph W Folk of Jefferson City Philip Grubb of Louisville George S Boutwell John B Baskin John Temple Graves and Forest Adair of Atlanta Palace M H Marcus of New York R R Howard of Urbana Ohio Mr and Mrs A B Cathcart of Indianapolis BE A Hilareth of Columbus Stag M Loeb of Montgomery Alabama James H Dosser of Milwaukee BE Henson of Maysville Kentucky.
Ships sailing and arriving at multiple ports including New York Liverpool Glasgow Queenstown Cherbourg Havre and Ponta Delgada with vessels such as Deutschland Hamburg Numidian Majestic Carthagenian Oceanic Merion and Calabia among others. The bulletin records sailings to New York Philadelphia and Genoa with several routes via Dover Queenstown Southampton and Dover.
A Cincinnati contingent staying at New York hotels is listed including Miss F. Banks, Mr. and Mrs. G W Brown, Miss Deglow, Mrs. Deglow, Mrs. W W Innes, Mrs. M M Kugler, J M Jugier, Mrs. and Miss Schleutker, Miss Walsin, W Von Pheil, F R Clark, D Crabbs, F S Witherby, W G Brown, and F W Sprague among others at St Denis, Murray Hill, and Union hotels.
The piece laments the Twentieth Century Limited wreck at Mentor caused by an open switch. It cites nineteen deaths and thirteen serious injuries, faulting roadbed and switching safeguards. It notes a malicious open switch and urges stricter track protections to prevent future annihilations of time, space, and life.
Cincinnati welcomes renewed harmony after a dispute between the May Festival Chorus and festival directors. President Maxwell credits the election of President Allen to the Chorus Association with quieting tensions and guiding all parties toward a grand May Festival in 1906. The piece praises continued unity since 1873 and urges all hands together for Cincinnati’s famed event.
The Bowen Loomis affair ends with Bowen summarily dismissed from diplomacy and Loomis censured for indiscretion in investments while serving as Minister to Venezuela. Secretary Taft’s investigation supports the President’s actions and finds Loomis guilty of no fraud or collusion, though Bowen’s conduct is condemned as unpardonable.
The article accuses a diplomat of seeking public humiliation rather than proper internal investigation. It argues that if charges were true they should have been sent to the Secretary of State for prompt action. It notes an upcoming public statement and asserts the case should have been referred to Taft for closure.
The Wilson homestead grounds on Price Hill are donated to Cincinnati to be forever kept as a park and playground named Wilsons Commons. The gift follows the Perkins donation and carries a ban on keep off the grass signs. About fifteen acres in total grant, reflecting a civic spirit to emulate.
Democrats not on yesterday's excommunication list took pleasure in the act and the scene featured broad harmony across factions.
Yesterday’s Democratic convention drew laughter as delegates followed the latest approved principles of political machinery in a lively session.
If Expert Dalrymple had told the truth as Mayor Dunne understands it, he might have had his pick of the best in Chicago. The remark frames a debate over honesty in leadership and city choices.
In demanding the return of her interned vessels of war, Russia probably goes on the theory that one good interne deserves another.
The Bulgarian government contracted for 56 000 American plows amid speculation the equipment could be repurposed for military use. The move signals industrial backing during tense regional dynamics.
Mass voters could swing toward a Republican ascent as General Miles launches a bid for governor under the Democratic banner, signaling a major political shift in the state.
A Cincinnati observer notes Mr Bowen appears to have reached his finish and faced it nobly, reflecting on his dignity in final moments.
The article notes that claims of a resemblance between Secretary Taft and Grover Cleveland lack equitable justification and are not supported by evidence.
In Scandinavia the kingdoms face cuts to royal prerogatives while in Serbia the king is attacked and Pete believes Os holds a stronger advantage. The passage notes a shadow over Os and shows regional royal tensions impacting leadership.
The piece notes Philadelphia stirring and Louisville showing signs of waking. It mentions Mr Bowen as proof that the American public and the law agree. It questions whether Mr Cleveland under Equitable must write magazine articles as part of his duties.
The passage blends martial, diplomatic, and witty quips about Oyama Linevitch Breathitt Taft Hay and England France. It notes sayings about haste, life loss, and naval losses, hinting at a lively era of commentary on war and governance without a single clear event.
The writer argues secret societies shape society and cites leading groups with establishment years and approximate memberships. American Legion of Honor 1878 about 5,223. Ben Hur 1894 about 85,267. Brith Abraham 1859 about 46,284. B n a i B r i t h 1848 about 31,600. Catholic Mutual Benefit Association 1876 about 58,035. Catholic Knights of America 1877 about 25,000. Court of Honor 1895 about 70,428. Colored Masons United States and...
A report from Woodward High School highlights the Art League of the school, funded by nickel dues, which spent on art reproductions, a glass display case for silver trophies, and leaded glass to brighten halls. It praises the program for inspiring students, while urging summer cleaning and renewed wall tinting. A fireman’s letter adds a debate over firemen’s summer dress rules and safety.
J H Charles Smith presents figures for major fraternal and ladies' societies in America, including Knights of Pythias 594,883 and Masons 1,011,655, with other groups and totals in the hundreds of thousands and notes branches abroad.
The Hamilton County Democratic gathering ratified a unit vote for Judge Hiram D. Peck for governor while endorsing primaries and initiative referendums. Bernard's leadership yielded a mass convention called off, with Kiefer and Burch accepting terms. Pattison’s camp is left seeking a path to influence the State delegation.
A multi-state roundup notes the decline of professional lobbyists as Governor Harrick of Ohio plans to banish them. The pieces reflect on political sentiment and upcoming November events with light commentary on candidates and democracy.
Tom Johnson tells Chicago officials they must create an independent street railway network to pressure operating companies into terms.
Walter B. Richie declares he will have nothing to do with the Democratic nomination for Governor. He expresses no confidence in the idea that the race is open for all.
The Columbus Citizen notes that many who recently arrived from the United States are among a large bloc of Democrats in Norway, as returns suggest.
Prominent banker C A Hinsch argues current Ohio banking law is outdated and ineffective. He cites lack of examinations and public financial statements, poor reserve requirements, and unrestricted loans as causes of recent bank failures. Commissioner A R Foote backs drafting a stronger law to improve state credit.
Philadelphia June 22 Frequent conferences between Mayor Weaver and his counsel yield no new developments. H D Parsons of New York is to lead filtration system investigation with BE Perine and A L Tinsley reviewing records. William Barclay Parsons will supervise the entire inquiry. Police Sergeants Score Director Potter for police neglect and enforce ban on officers joining political clubs.
In Lafayette Indiana on June 22 delegates to the Chicago Synod English Evangelical Lutheran Church debate the proposed relocation of Colburn Academy from Colburn to a larger city led by Rev S Wagenhals Ft Wayne opposition grows while the synod names officers including President Rev Luther Hogshead Goshen and Secretary Rev I Whitman Wallace Ind
The Times Recorder on June 21 publishes a tribute issue by the Tenth Legion of Second Street Methodist Church women. They plan a new edifice and have increased their cash through active management, filling the issue with advertising and commendable quality.
Visitors at the Business Men's Club yesterday included L. A. Kreis city Allen R. Foote Columbus H C Gresh Norristown Pa Henry Pearce Atkins Richmond Ind BEE Winters Covington D H Daniel Gwenton Ky D K Sartwout Columbus O Arthur Bartoch New York.
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