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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
4
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Cooper, private secretary to the late Judge Richards, reports the South watches Governor Harmon with interest as a potential 1912 Democratic standard bearer. Yet southern support is uncertain, with many southerners wary of Bryanism and Tammany Hall influence keeping the South quiet in Democratic deliberations.
Late advices from Washington indicate the president has won leading congressmen to back the net earnings tax on corporations. Republicans are urged to support the bill, with estimates of revenue between 25 and 60 million dollars.
A Pittsburg investor commits 4 000 000 to coal lands as proof of faith in future iron and steel manufacture profitability. Separately a hobby gardener at this season estimates the cost of vegetables and discovers a deficit in his budget.
A town named Antimony in Arkansas has reverted to state control after residents failed to pay taxes. The unusual name echoes the financial issue as officials move to manage the area under state authority.
The writer discusses reader letters about a youth injured at the Carthage Fairgrounds. The column avoids temperate language, noting the matter has already been editorially addressed and will not be rehashed here.
The writer reflects on Mrs. Eddy and Christian Science leadership amid death rumors. He notes faith rests on collective followers, not individuals, and praises loyal helpers in a Europe trip contest. Humidity woes and a parade-day forecast urge caution and rest for children.
A serialized political drama outlines Harmon’s bid to expose graft in state government. Chapters depict battles over a bipartisan probe, pressure from Judson and Inspector Phipps, and a tense exchange over staff purchases and investigations. The tale pivots on trust, power, and reform.
The report notes persistent high pressure over the southeast and moving relief in the Northwest. Temperatures reached the 90s in the South, 71 to 86 in Cincinnati, with scattered thunderstorms and an inch of rain at one bus stop. Forecasts call for thunder showers Thursday and Friday across Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Indiana with cooler north portions and light to moderate southwest winds.
W H Holderness once Cincinnati newspaper man and river reporter at The Commercial Gazette spoke at the Dennison hotel. He recalled old river days with Fleetwood and other sidewheelers, recalled Madison and Spencer houses, and wished to relive those times. Also at the hotel were Colonel Morris L Sternberger and B M Sternberger Jr of Jackson and Dr S B Hiner of Lima. Sternberger discussed the D L road progress and tentative rail extensions toward Dayton and Cincinnati.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individual names and their locales, spanning cities in Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania Illinois New York California and foreign mentions Germany. It shows varied pairs like Dennison-F J Kelly Hillsboro and Harlin Otto Daniel Hamburg Germany with numerous other cross references.
Miss Mary Lamberton, sister of Rear Admiral B P Lamberton, was found dead in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Death attributed to heart disease. Dr Thomas P Wilson former editor of The Medical Advocate of Chicago died in Upper Montclair New Jersey from paralysis leaving a son and a brother. Judge Henry M Ramsey former circuit court judge of St Joseph Missouri and longtime Democrat leader died in St Joseph at age 65.
Dr Paw Tyner urged a large Walnut Hills audience to value money as a representation of exchange. He argued value equals desire intensity and warned against minimal spending, urging people to pay as much as possible for goods, noting the circulating medium carries accumulated human desire.
Fred McMackin 21 a private detective of 325 West Fourth street was arrested last night at Fifth and Walnut streets by Detectives Dwyer and Harnold and charged with carrying concealed weapons. He used a private policeman's certificate to carry a revolver and recently arrived from Knoxville Tennessee.
Mrs. Frank Perin hosts a garden frolic at Bishop's Gate in Clifton for Miss Mary Scarborough and family guests at the Scarborough home on Madison road. The piece also covers the Werk Cook wedding at Westwood, a golf event at Clifton, church fundraiser indoor shift, and multiple nuptials and society moves in Clifton and Westwood with details on attendants, gowns, and travels.
Special correspondence from Washington notes Senator Bob Taylor of Tennessee delivering a long praised speech in the Senate chamber. The piece recounts his resewn stories and humor, the reactions of colleagues including Vice President Sherman, and the lively gallery response. It also covers weather and social pageantry surrounding the session and the Wright brothers' preparations for a test flight.
Mrs Joseph Reardon of Newport hosted her card club with top players Mrs Walter Richards Mrs Delmont and Mrs Edward Rentz among the winners. Miss Stella Goetze of Dayton will entertain the Newport Five Hundred club this afternoon. Mrs George L Ayers and daughter Mary visited Covington then went to Baltimore before returning to New York. Mrs William Simrall of Covington hosted her sister Miss Eleanor Southgate of Lexington. Covington residents plan trips to Maysville for a month and to Clarksville Missouri for a visit. John Hermann will move to a new Covington home. Verner Ewing entertained guests for Mrs Edwin Motch of Cleveland. Frances and William Simrall noted as top players. Motch returned Saturday to her destination.
The Newport circle lists visitors and locals at varied events. Emma Fearenn plans a Canada summer, Katherine Emith hosts Mrs Tye, and William Ward with guests attend a Covington function. The gathering included Mrs Dudley Brown and other Newport residents as hosts and guests.
A reader argues Ohio should repurpose the Fort Ancient site purchased for 309 acres. He proposes locating a state estate hospital for crippled and deformed children there, with power from the Miami River and an incline access idea, noting current costs and accessibility concerns.
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