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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
6
All mail subscriptions payable in advance and postoffice address must include county and state. Remit by express or postal money order bank draft or registered letter at our risk. Address The Commercial Tribune Co. Cincinnati.
The text lists branch news offices at Walnut Hills Cincinnati Gilbert Avenue 263 and Madison Avenue 620 second floor, with bureaus in Masonic Temple room and Postal Telegraph building. London bureau is at Trafalgar Building. It notes free reading rooms for American visitors.
A historical essay argues that European powers provoked Chinese patriotism by seizing territory after the Russo-Japanese War. It contends the Boxers are blamed but the real issue is protecting civilians and interests while restoring order and peace, before diplomatic reckoning.
The article discusses Washington orders sending the Brooklyn from Manila to Taku with troops to China, forming a 6,000 man army and a dozen warships with 3,500 more aboard. It weighs whether this signals a larger Asian war and argues for constitutional caution and US non-territorial aims. It notes support for Emperor restoration as a possible reform steps, while denying US aims for territory or alliances.
The text argues the United States should pursue a course in the Chinese complication that will earn approval from its own citizens and the international community, emphasizing strict adherence to international concerns and widespread support.
Ex Senator Blackburn pushes reforms he claims reflect Goebel’s intent but critics say his plan preserves the Goebel election law’s flaws. The Democratic faction faces pressure to amend the law thoroughly, restoring suffrage and ballot majesty, with the people driving a complete repeal and replacement.
A Federal Department of Agriculture bulletin details Audubon society influence and new bird protection laws across states. It notes uneven legislation, with Alabama allowing most birds to be killed much of the year, and only five areas offering no protection. Protective efforts will continue with government backing.
The Boston Globe laments the neglect of married women in domestic life and urges census tabulations to include domesticity. It recalls the Tired Mothers Club and notes that overworked housewives deserve attention alongside working women in gainful pursuits.
A reflective line notes the wife deserves and has the sympathy of all whose souls are attuned to life’s pathos seen in the dull humdrum of home.
A Georgia wreck due to washout killed thirty five to forty people, with no known cause for carelessness. A Wisconsin crash likely caused by negligence may have killed about twenty. Rail workers face higher risk, but passenger travel remains comparatively safe overall.
Lord Cromer reports on 1899 finances and railways noting American firms offer standard designs at lower costs and faster delivery, while English makers tender on bespoke designs. Belgium won the year’s order for faster delivery, but American orders have risen, with 46 American locomotives in use or ordered and many cars in service.
A Pottsville boy dies after an accidental self shot from a toy pistol bought for the holiday. The incident prompts warnings about Fourth of July noise makers, with calls to restrict toy weapons and rely on quieter crackers to prevent accidents.
The piece critiques Moscow's ban on troop movements and diplomacy criticism, noting freedom of the press is curtailed. It argues that America would benefit from limiting papers with yellow journalism while distinguishing between freedom and license.
A man associated with Blackburn gains entry to the Senate under the Goebel law but hints at pulling back the ladder of support. The development signals a shift in political maneuvering and potential backlash within party lines.
The note jests that tying Hearst to Bryan would symbolize a political ticket and that each economic lull boosts a Democrat's hope. It reflects partisan humor about political duos and economic cycles.
A fragment from the Philadelphia North American shows two girls, Agnes and May, commenting on Dolly’s bathing robe and asking for a loan of a marine glass as they gaze seaside.
A bystander at a funeral replies he is a mourner though not related to the deceased, only noting the dead man owed him five dollars. The exchange highlights a grim joke amid the solemn setting.
In Chicago a man loses a hundred dollars in a poker game yet sleeps soundly. He blames the cards for his misfortune and shows no remorse. Earlier he lost a dollar and a quarter when a pocket hole let money slip away, prompting him to curse his tailor and ponder what might have been bought.
A playful Indianapolis Journal verse recounts a gay Marine declaring his next arrival to war will target Taku in China. The maid resists joining the conflict, noting war is no place for girls, while she struggles to grasp distant China terms and places.
A brief comic exchange shows a census taker questioning Miss Antique about her head of the house status. The scene highlights playful misunderstanding as Miss Antique responds with feigned indignation while the census taker clarifies his doubt.
A fragment from the Chicago Record portrays a chilling visitor who arrives during busy hours and refuses to leave, disrupting work and extending the interruption beyond expectations. The poem-like item evokes a haunting metaphor of intrusion.
A rugged West speaker vows to unleash dogs of war while a Boston peace advocate counters that no Boston terrier will join the war effort. The exchange highlights regional tension over military action and protest rhetoric.
Delegates from about thirteen states gather in Cincinnati for the Tri Delta Sorority triennial convention at the Grand Hotel. The event features secret sessions, officer elections, a Queen City welcome, social outings, and the newest chapter at Leland Stanford University, bringing total chapters to eighteen.
James Lutton of Pittsburg and his wife, guests of Capt W S Carr, tour Cincinnati and visit Over the Rhine. Visitors at the Business Men's Club include H A Taylor, Oswald Schmidt, W H Burke, Foulds, Meyer, and others from Omaha, New Orleans, Davenport, and Chicago. artist L H Meakin plans a summer stay near the Big Miami for outdoor sketching and a small class. Additional out of town visitors listed include Tillinghast of Providence, Evans of Columbus, Hiland of Chicago, Monarch of Owensboro, Farris of Louisville, Biles of Louisville, Niles and Banta of Urbana.
Prof Lewis C. Woolrey who filled the Greek chair at West Virginia University for three years died last night of inflammatory rheumatism aged 12 years His death surprised even after a brief improvement His passing brought sorrow to the university and town with work suspended and faculty meeting resolutions planned He had studied law before turning to Greek and literature at Bethany College and Drake University and had many friends in Cincinnati
Chief Clerk Bryson A Purcell heads Cincinnati Post Office Nixie Division which handles misdirected mail. In a flood of letters daily, 2322 misdirected items were recorded last month, with 9428 letters located and 71975 total items processed, aided by a dedicated team and a past steamer service hero.
Gallipolis Ohio June 26 A cow belonging to George Bunce Addison Township gave birth to triplets yesterday morning one calf was found dead in a creek near the barn. The two surviving calves are healthy and the Jersey cow weighing under a thousand pounds has previous two calving years producing one calf each. Farmers from across the county visit the unusual birth and Bunce plans to skin the drowned calf for stuffing.
In Philadelphia on June 26 guards transferred 71 million silver dollars from the Chestnut street old Mint to the Sixteenth and Spring Garden new Mint. Bags and boxes were numbered and express wagons carried 100 boxes with two armed guards per wagon. The vaults at the new Mint hold 110 million in silver.
Myra Conkling of 505 Belden Avenue killed her nine year old son John with gas in their home and then attempted to take her own life by lying in the room. Neighbors found her as the deadly fumes took effect and she was removed for revival efforts while her son lay dead.
Boston traveler notes that the Chinese Boxers are likely to become familiar with maxims beyond Confucius as they engage with broader ideas and authorities.
Social mention covers Mrs Taft’s picnic at a country place and Latonia racing resuming. Details include the Ludlow Boninger wedding at Wesley venue with Archibald Boninger and Julia Closterman as maid of honor, Carl Pirsch best man, and Edwin Ludlow as ribbon bearer. Also notes births, summer visits, and multiple Cincinnati-area social events and travels through July.
A creditors and stockholders meeting in Nashville elects A. G. Schwab President George Fox Vice President and James B. Carr Secretary and Treasurer as the firm reorganizes with business to continue without interruption. Eastern creditors attend and guests stay at local hotels during the city visit.
William G Nash of Weymouth Massachusetts is regarded as the oldest grocer in the United States. He began as an employee in 1831 and has run his own store for sixty seven years.
An Indiana woman reportedly ingested a large dose of arsenic to whiten her complexion and the coroner says she succeeded.
The Baltimore American notes a vice presidential nomination will push the convention into lasting history with Philadelphia’s pace and energy described as notably brisk.
A collection of crab soup and creamed crab recipes. Instructions cover crab water preparation, cornstarch thickening, butter, milk, paprika, onion juice, and serving with cheese wafers. Also includes Chafing Dish Creamed Crab with mushrooms, lemon juice, and nutmeg notes, plus butter croûtons with watercress and caviar, and a cherry banana frappe dessert using fruit syrups and citrus-olive boat servings.
Andrew Dekas a Napoleonic veteran buried today from his Chicago home at 35 Lubeck Street He aged 103 and had fought in Moscow retreat Waterloo and two more campaigns He left nearly 100 descendants in the United States and Europe Mrs Dekar D Ardeas at 35 Frankfort Street also died at 103 years old.
William G. Taylor former Republican Governor of Kentucky arrived in Rochester this morning via Lehigh Valley from Philadelphia. He headed to New York Central Station with his wife for Niagara Falls, disguising his appearance by shaving his mustache. He offered no comment.
The Law Examining Committee of the Supreme Court found no list was secured in advance in a case involving alleged attempts by law students to obtain exam questions. A report will be made to the court Tuesday. All but five successful applicants have been sworn in. two minors, Hubert J. Turney of Cleveland and J. W. Heintzman of Cincinnati, must wait months to take the oath.
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