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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1909

Page

4

Commercial Tribune data and bureaus listing 1909 notice

Local newspaper page announces subscription rates and delivery terms for the Commercial Tribune 1909 edition. It details prepaid and mail rates for daily and Sunday issues, weekly editions, foreign postage, and carrier delivery. Also lists branch offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport London and Washington bureaus with addresses and services.

Poe Great Britain Universal Postal Union Alfimai Express Bank Raft THD Commercial Tribune CO Cincinnati Walnut Hills Gilbert Avenue Covington Scott Street Pewsboys Newport Ebureau York Street London Trafalgar Building Trafalgar Square Washington Munsey Building

Cincinnati Hosts Thirtieth Bundes Turnfest

The article lauds athletic training and the Turners movement in Cincinnati, noting the public schools benefit from Turner principles and praising the Nordamerikanischer Turnerbund for choosing the city for the Thirtieth Bundes Turnfest. It emphasizes physical development for children and broader impact on public education.

John Europe Nordamerikanischer Turnerbund

Sigel Case Sparks Debate Over Chinatown Courtships

An editorial denounces the New York Chinatown tragedy surrounding Elsie Sigel, criticizing Oriental suitors and motherly zeal in missionary efforts. It questions church dangers to Western women, notes alleged motives, and argues missions risk more than they illuminate, suggesting the venture may be abandoned.

Sigel New York Chinatown Elsie Sigel

Not a Private Case Involving Dr Ziegler Kick Incident

In a reported interview at the Kelley home, the boy's parents say they will not pursue criminal charges against Dr Carl Ziegler the physical instructor who kicked the boy. The Kelley family favors private resolution but acknowledge a possible jury decision on whether a crime occurred. The case now hinges on whether the action violated the law and the state may prosecute if so.

Willie Kelley Carl Ziegler Ziegler Kelleys Kelley Commonwealth

Odds and Ends From A Rolling News Patch

The column mocks legal cases awaiting county prosecutors action against Dr Ziegler. A thief entered the US Senate and robbed sleeping visitors, a sharp note on security. Peanut crop valued at 12 million dollars. June brides near. Feather dusters and radium worth eight million dollars per pound mentioned. Auto dealer reports high demand and chauffeurs speeding at times.

Turn fest admiration and calls for a national auditorium

Yesterday's exercises marked the high water mark of the great Turn fest in Cincinnati. The parade pleased visitors and locals alike, with marching children embodying light hearted pride. The writer urges a large auditorium for future national conventions and notes a telephone manners complaint, suggesting a school to improve public speaking over the phone.

Cincinnati Elks Grand Army Reunion

The Vital Difference In Life Insurance

The piece argues life insurance uniquely guarantees a loss that will occur, unlike other financial indemnities. It claims life protection is more essential than property, noting premiums may be paid without incident yet death ends the policy. Every standard life policy matures at death or earlier.

Standard Life Insurance Organization

Wrights and Wrongs and Taft Flair

The column quotes multiple editorials critiquing Taft and praising or lampooning the Wright brothers and related figures. It notes perceived distances to par, Taft’s medal actions, and sensational possible decorations for the Wrong brothers. It also references jokes about the black hand and public fascination with aviation heroes.

Taft Wright Brothers Senate Minneapolis Tribune

The Hunters in Africa and Roosevelt Jokes

A collection of satirical mentions from multiple papers about African hunting, new animal rumors, rhino and lion ailments, and Theodore Roosevelt jokes. References include Augusta Chronicle, Cleveland Leader, Atlanta Constitution, Toledo Blade, Warrington Post, Washington Star.

Weather Summary for June 24 1909 Inland Showers and Heat

Showery conditions with numerous thunderstorms persist in the interior as summer heat prevails, except in the Northwest. A local forecast from the Government Weather Bureau notes near 90 degree readings in Tarongnoyd Valley yesterday and references light to moderate winds from the south and southwest. In Ohio and Indiana showers expected Friday and Saturday, with warm, partly cloudy conditions in West Virginia and Kentucky and additional local showers on Friday and Saturday.

Ae Oto Ohio Indiana West Virginia Kentucky

Sailed and Arrived Ships and Passengers Lists

Maritime notices list ships sailing to Havre Bremen Naples Boston and more with arrivals from New York Boston Philadelphia and Montreal. A long roster of passengers follows including Linton Gordon J A Iseman Wills Hastings Zimmerman Lehman and many others with origins in New York Cleveland Nashville Boston Detroit and beyond.

New York Havre Bremen Graf Waldersee Hamburg Naples Helrig Olav Copenhagen Manchester Boston Queenstown Genoa Philadelphia Marseilles Ale Gronch Des Moines Harlin Sanford Goldberg Paul Fischer Columbus Frank Cc. Wallace Huntington W. Va W. N. Steele Crawfordsville Ind Ww. M. Jamieson Cleveland, C Proctor B Pittsburg J. B. Arthur Mount Sterling Richard Licks Indianapolis Dennison William London Los Angeles Cal Joseph Lafferty West Union H. Cramer Norfolk Reed Kellen Dayton O. Emery E. F. Smith Philip Smith Cumberland L. F. Hunt Washington, D. C W. Yannell Catlettsburg C. A. Phelps New Albany Munro F. C. Stillson Sturgis Mich T. B. Spencer F. C. Henderson Samuel J. Hartt Chicago Honing J. A. Leiter Erie, Pa Henry Fielking

Navy Captain Culver Dies in Baltimore at 53

Captain Abraham E. Culver US Navy died suddenly in Baltimore aged 53. Born in Utica New York he joined the service as a midshipman in 1872 and served on Mayflower during the Spanish War later commanding Bancroft Gunboat. His last post was aid to the assistant secretary of the navy resigning in January. Mrs Alice M. Erb wife of Philip Erb captain of Engine Company No 3 and long time Hamilton fire department member died at her Hamilton Ohio home after a short illness.

Abraham E. Culver United States Navy Baltimore Culver Utica N. Y Naval Service Secretary of the Navy Alice M. Erb Philip Erb Hamilton Fire Department Hamilton, O

Largest piece of anthracite shipped from Kingston mines

A 1800 pound block of coal weighing about eighty cubic feet was shipped from Kingston Coal Company mines Kingston Pa to the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle. Twelve expert miners selected by the company mined the piece and it bears the inscription Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition from Kingston Coal Company mines Kingston Pa.

Wilkesbarre Seattle Kingston Coal Company Kingston

To the Editor of the Commercial Tribune tribute to Elsie Sigel

In Waynesville Ohio on June 24 1909 a reader laments the death of Elsie Sigel after a life of filial duty and service. The letter condemns the unknown murderer yet calls for pity for the misguided girl and sorrow for her mother and father.

The Commercial Tribune Waynesville, O Elsie Sigel

Names Beside Paul V. Ryan and Others Listed

A hazy listing names multiple individuals with addresses across Indiana and Kentucky. Notable entries include Paul V. Ryan 128 E Ninth, Mary L. Haggard Madisonville, Hally Teaney Lawrenceburg, Loretta Spanagel Hotel Savoy, Walter Palmer Richmond & Hornst, Martha Robison Richmond & Hornat, John Bomers 883 Clinton St, Katherine Lischer Livingston.

Paul V. Ryan E. Ninth Mary L. Haggard Madisonville Hally W. Teaney Lawrenceburg Ind Loretta R. Spanagel Savoy Walter Palmer Richmond & Hornst Martha Robison Richmond & Hornat John B. Bomers Clinton St Katherine M. Lischer Livingston

Social and Personal Notes on Summer Plans and Weddings

Mrs G Mbigten and Mrs May Lovell Rodgers plan a summer Alaska trip via Canada with stops at Banff Lake Louise and Canadian Rockies, then a Canadian Pacific voyage from Victoria B C Judge Rufus B Smith and family take a July cottage at Bass Rocks. Vice President and Mrs Sherman stay at Neatawanta Michigan. Cincinnati social figures host parties from Crystal Springs to Lake George. weddings in Heidelberg and Norwood mark the season.

Judge Rufus B. Smith Bass Rocks Sherman Neatawanta Grand Travers Bay Pine Woods Michigan Cincinnati Harry Davis Mattie Saunders

Social Calendar Teas and Visits Across Covington Newport

Mrs William Woodward of Covington hosts a dinner for Mr and Mrs Dudley Brown. Covington guests include Mrs Kenner Clark and daughter Margaret of Pittsburg visiting Mrs Leonard Riggs. Amanda Maul arrives for a weekend with Mr and Mrs William Spiegwel of Hyde Park. The Roots of Newport return from their lakes honeymoon and host Saturday evening. Newport residents Will Andrews improves at Speers hospital. Mrs Slay of New York leaves after visiting Newport. Clifton guests Mr and Mrs George Hallett stay with Mr and Mrs Thomas Fitch. Youmans of Newport plan an extended Eastern trip. Mrs Jake Arnold of Erlanger entertains Paris guests. Miss Ingram from Baltimore visits Miss Virginia Gooch of Covington. Mrs Joseph M Spining hosts informal bridge. Mrs William Walker of Covington hosts lunch for Mrs Brutus Clay of Mexico Missouri with daisies in yellow and white. Attendees include Miss Crenshaw, Miss Sue Spillman, Mrs Arthur Hubbard, Mrs Theodore Kirk, Mrs George Diehl, Mrs Joseph Finnell Jr, Mrs Alie Howard, Mrs Frederick Marcum, Miss Edith Brennen, Miss Edith Carruthers and Miss Cook of Louisville. Mr George Diehl of Fort Mitchell will entertain Miss Cook and Rev Charles Clingman of Newport on an auto trip to Central Kentucky.

William Woodward Covington Dudley Brown Kenner Clark Margaret Pittsburg Leonard Riggs Amanda Maul William Spiegwel Hyde Park Albert Hawthorne Root Newport Lakes Root New York Boston The Jake Arnold Erlanger Paris Miss Ingram Baltimore Virginia Gooch Joseph M. Spining William Walker Brutus Clay Mexico West Miss Crenshaw Sue Spillman Arthur Hubbard Theodore Kirk George Diehl Joseph Finnell, Jr Alie Howard Frederick Marcum Edith Brennen Edith Carruthers Miss Cook Louisville Fort Mitchell Charles Clingman Kentucky

Fashion Notes on Garment Details and Hose Color Matching

The text describes sheath coats with inverted plaits in side seams and fabrics with allover patterns and swivel neckwear designs. It cites a standard color chart advising dark complexions to choose hose colors accordingly.

In Vogue in Cincinnati Fashion Notes for Summer

The article highlights charming summer styles in Cincinnati, describing a greenaway handbag with a painted dog head and a dull leather look, a gold filigree bracelet with coral cameos, soft suede house slippers with satin ankle ribbons, chiffon and tulle muffs and scarfs to pair with lingerie gowns, and striped flannel outfits with black buttons facings and pipings in vogue for the season.

Taft Jokes With Senator On July Adjournment

President Taft jokes with a senator about Washington heat and urge to adjourn by July 15. Conversation in cloakrooms notes the heat pushing Congress to speed work, including hastening the tariff bill to conference.

Commercial Tribune Washington Taft Capitol White House Congress

Dr Victor Ellsworth Named U S Delegate to London Alcohol Congress

Special Dispatch to the Commercial Tribune reports Dr Victor A Ellsworth superintendent and physician of the Washington home has been named United States government delegate to the Twelfth International Alcoholic Congress in London July 18 to 24. He is invited to speak on What Shall We Do With the Inebriate and previously represented the U S at the Stockholm congress two years ago.

Boston Mass Victor A. Ellsworth Washington United States London Eligworth Stockholm

Brandenburg Details Cleveland Article Plot and Arrest

Branden burg testifies about proposing to publish a Grover Cleveland article before the election and selling it to The New York Times. He says he received material from Cleveland, transcribed it, and notes a signature discrepancy in evidence. He admits the shown piece was not the original Cleveland article.

New York Broughton Brandenburg Grover Cleveland New York Times Cleveland Brandenburg Mr. Cleveland the Times Brande

Rayner Spurs Tariff Debate With Loud Pounding Rhetoric

In Washington on June 24 Senator Isi dor Rayner of Maryland electrified the chamber with a forceful free trade stance. He lambasted the GOP for alleged deception on tariff revision and mocked Heyburn’s definition of revision, while maneuvering through desks and aisles with animated gestures. Also noted are the small one line jests from Vice President Sherman and the ongoing Chinatown sensitivities amid a New York murder case and related public interest.

Correspondence Commercial Tribune Washington Isidor Rayner Maryland Senate Rayner Denver Republican Party Heyburn Iowa Idaho Mr. Rayner Au Revoir Senator Rayners Senate Chamber Senator Daniel Virginia Guggenheim Colorado Guggenhem

Negroes Declared Ideal Firemen on Locomotives

In Atlanta on June 24 the arbitration board heard testimony from railroad officials and witnesses asserting that Negro firemen were competent and safe. Several witnesses testified that Negro firemen endured the cab heat better than whites, making them a better stoker in the South.

Atlanta, Ga Arbitration Board of the Georgia Railroad The South

Johannesburg Boom Spurs Mining Revival After Long Slump

Special Cable reports Johannesburg returns to boom conditions with widespread claim pegging and flotations. Stock exchange activity surges as reduced mining costs unlock profitability for many reefs, though some fear overextension may follow. The upturn is seen as lasting, without the gambling excess of prior booms.

Homeopathy Institute Names Officers After June Detroit Meeting

The American Institute of Homeopathy elected officers including President Dr. James W. Ward and Secretary Dr. J Richey Horner. A registrar ballot failed to produce a decision, and a new election was ordered. Resolutions condemned benzoate of soda as a food preservative and backed Dr. Harvey W. Whiley’s food-safety efforts. The group urged Congress to keep a census clause for listing ruptured and deformed children under 16 and endorsed Pennsylvania homeopathic medical standards.

Detroit American Institute of Homeopathy Today James W. Ward San Francisco Herbert Dana Schenck Brooklyn Sarah M. Hobson Chicago T. Franklin Smith New York J. Richey Horner Cleveland J. B. Garrison Harvey W. Whiley Government Food Department Congressional Conference Committee The Homeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania

Bradley Recommends M Deweese for Kentucky Postmaster

Senator Bradley recommends M Deweese for the postmastership of Chalybeate Edmondson County Kentucky. The move aims to fill the Kentucky position with a favored local candidate.

Bradley Kentucky Commercial Tribune Washington M. Deweese Senator Bradley Chalybeate Edmondson County

Oriental Slayer Still At Large

New York reports slow progress in the Elsie Sigel murder case as police, detectives, and the district attorney pursue leads. A loan of 260 dollars to Leon Ling’s roommate Chun Ling is tied to a national reform association, with the treasury funds claimed as its source.

New York Elsie Sigel Leon Ling Chu Gain Chun Ling Leon Gain Chinese Empire Reform Association Trai

Prominent Louisville Lumber Man Ends Life by Revolver

Charles Hughes vice president of W. J. Hughes' Sons & Co. lumber firm died by self inflicted gunshot at his home in Louisville Kentucky authorities reported the cause as illness presumed. The June 24 incident ends the career of the Louisville lumber executive amid local business circles.

Louisville Charles Hughes Fimrm W. J. Hughes’ Sons & Co Hig

Fort William Henry Hotel Burned at Lake George

The main building of the Fort William Henry hotel at Lake George owned by Delaware and Hudson was destroyed by fire early today. Loss is estimated at 250000 dollars with no guests present as the hotel was to open for the season on June 27.

Fort William Henry Lake George N. Y Delaware & Hudson Company

Hatemaker oil charge too low

W J Booth rate maker for the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad admitted under exam by Ohio railroad commissioners that coal from West Virginia and Kentucky mines was being transported to Ohio lake ports at unusually low rates. He acknowledged some shipments to eastern Ohio operators as low as 2 1/2 mills per ton, while rates to Ohio lake ports ranged up to 6 1/2 mills per ton. The hearing covered complaints from coal operators in the eighth Ohio mining district about unfair transportation charges.

Columbus W. J Wheeling and Lax Erie Railroad Company Ohio Railroad Commissioners Ohio Mining District Ohio Lake West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Booth

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