Subscription Rates for The Commercial Tribune Co
The notice lists mail subscription prices by year and period, including daily and Sunday editions, with terms for payment in advance. It requests readers to send remittance to The Commercial Tribune Co in Cincinnati and provides the post office address with county and state.
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Commercial Tribune Company
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News Bureau Offices and Addresses Listed in Cincinnati and London
The item catalogs branch news offices with locations in Walnut Hills Cincinnati at 263 Gilbert Avenue and a Masonic Temple building on Madison Avenue. It notes a London bureau at Trafalgar Building and a Reading Room access for American readers.
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Walnut Hills
Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnat
River Saar
Weweer
Masonic Temple
Madison Avenue
Pustal Wo
Pennsylvania Avenue
BU Bt l-Revoem
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London
Tra——_ Square
McKinley Admin Achievements Cited in Public Review
The piece extols three years of McKinley's administration, listing tariff reform, veterans' care, Cuba's independence, land policy, and Alaska and Puerto Rico governance. It then details 1899 appropriations totaling about $709.7 million, with major rises for Agriculture, Navy, pensions, postal service, and printing. It emphasizes wartime costs, economic confidence, and forecasts for currency and growth tied to Republican leadership.
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McKinley
Hawalisa
United States
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Spain
Department of Agricul
Sicieisns Soccesemecesees
Navy
Postal Service
Public Service
Treasury
War and Navy Departments
Critics praise platform epigrams and sound doctrine
Critics say the Republican platform is light on epigrams yet rich in common sense and solid policy. The piece praises Lodge for a vivid Nixon like metaphor of Bryan and cites Foraker's sharp critique of the 1896 tariff stand. It notes Roosevelt’s concise endorsement of McKinley and ends with a claim that wise administration outweighs wise laws.
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William Jennings Bryan
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Senator Foraker
McKinley
Roosevelt
Roosevelt quotes anchor a timely political principle
A fragment notes a democracy proposal seeking a president aligned with financial policy and cites Roosevelt as upholding an eternal principle. The text reflects wartime like rhetoric and references a March event in a fantasy “Wonder land” context.
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Roosevelt
Instructive Railroad Figures for 1895 and 1899
Official statement shows railway industry growth with 928,924 employees in 1899, 1,313,610,118 dollars gross earnings, and 959,763,683 tons of freight carried. Wages rose by about 77.5 million dollars, and the tonnage increase signals substantial business improvement since prior administration.
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Si Boveny
Political debate on imperialism and finance in 1896
The passage argues that finance will dominate over anti imperialism and criticizes the Kansas City platform for not defining imperialism. It predicts McKinley will carry most states again and warns anti imperialism lacks mass support while the trust issue remains more significant to voters.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Atkinson
Schurz
Boutwell
McKinley
Silver Republicans Return to Fold in Philadelphia
Reports from Philadelphia show silver Republicans reclaiming support for Republican principles. They previously backed Bryan but now acknowledge the GOP position as correct for national interests and pledge generous contributions to advance Republican causes.
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Philadelphia
Mr. Bryan
Chicago Gains Fame as City of Writers
The Inter Ocean claims Chicago is becoming a literary hub as authors crowd the woods fields and urban spaces alike. The writer notes a topographical eruption of literary activity across the city by the lake.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Lake Shore Drive
If Bryan Could Carry New York in 1900
The Chicago Times-Herald frets over Roosevelt’s nomination and Platt’s grip in New York as weakening the national ticket. It presents an ill favored table of November peepies showing electoral paths and “ifs” that still favor McKinley if New York Kentucky and Maryland are lost, arguing New York remains against any man filled with political ambition.
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Bryan
West
McKinley
Chicago Times-Herald
Roosevelt
Platt
New York State
New York
Fe Bryan
Kentucky
Maryland
C.cseseees
California
South Dakota
Togo
Washington
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Indiana
Illinois
Massachusetts Republican Acknowledges Nominated Ticket
John D. Long of Massachusetts states he approves the ticket and will work to promote its success at the polls. He notes the Republicans are determined to win and intend to prevail.
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John D. Long
Massachusetts
Buckner predicts Republican win in Kentucky in 1896 fall
General Buckner, aligning with the gold Democratic ticket’s latter half, says Republicans will carry Kentucky this fall. He dismisses Goebel era Democrats and attributes the state’s strong GOP tendency to the Republican party.
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Buckner
Kentucky
Navy approves two-storied turrets for battleships
Naval authorities agree the dual-turret design is a success and announce future ships will mount gun above gun, restoring a layout reminiscent of earlier era when oak armor dominated.
Cincinnati Ball Team Shows Improved Form
The Cincinnati ball team is in better form again. If the youngsters gain confidence there will be a good story to tell when the season ends.
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Cincinnati
Description of John D. Long as a capable Republican
The Brooklyn Eagle praises John D. Long as a man of wisdom dignity benignity eloquence discretion humor humanity and character, calling him a good and able Republican.
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John D. Long
The
Brooklyn Eagle
Republicans Review Four Year Progress in Platform
The platform notes the party’s four year record and explains why extensive detail was necessary to recount the actions and achievements.
Ex Governor predicts McKinley Roosevelt win in Kentucky
Ex governor Taylor believes McKinley and Roosevelt will carry Kentucky by a large margin due to the Legislature having no influence on the result.
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Taylor
McKinley
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Democratic Mugwump Yearning and Cleveland Narrowly Looms
A political note contrasts a wavering Democratic paper yearning for Cleveland with the looming third-term bid that overshadows the desire. The piece implies internal tensions as power considerations press the party toward a decisive stance.
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Cleveland
Empress Dowager’s Feet Debunked as Unnatural Privilege
The remark notes that the empress dowager’s feet are said to be natural and undeformed while criticizing the broader notion of civilized status. The writer implies a critique of cultural or imperial propaganda surrounding elegance and power.
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China
Peck Deficient in Handling Paris Exposition Affairs
Mr. Peck, who has had charge of American affairs at the Paris Exposition, doesn't even measure up to his name.
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Mr. Peck
Presents for Popular People Contest Draws Attention
The Commercial Tribune shows prizes for the most popular Letter Carrier Policeman Street Car or Steam Railroad man. Prizes include a bedroom suite in Elm Street, a watch in Vine Street, Austrian china in East Fourth Street, and a water color drawing of a house. Votes need be cast with daily and Sunday coupons, with end date next Tuesday.
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George Henshaw & Sons
Elm Street
Clemens Oskamp
Vine Street
Schultze & Co
East Fourth Street
Marriages and hotel news from Cincinnati area listings
J W Lee and Ella Randall of Turner Station Ky wed in Palace parlors with Rev. Aggie officiating. The couple plans to live in Turner Station after a short stay in the city. Kayser and wife of Ft Scott Kan registered at the Palace. They attend a Commercial Travelers meeting in Columbus. Several other weddings occur at Jerusalem Church and Dennison House with Rev. Gervaise Roughton officiating. Ex Governor Bradley and Dr Y Stephenson also noted.
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J. W. Lee
Turner Station
Ella Randall
William J. Aggie
Sparta
Charles F. C
Kayser
Ft. Scott
Kan
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Gervaise Roughton
Dennison
Mr. Roughton
John W. James
Crab. Orchard
Margaret Buchanan
T. Gentry
Weakley
Lillian Kirby
A. C. H. Johnson
Men of Affairs on Australia Mission and Vacation Plans
A. A. Brown travels to Australia for J. A. Fay & Egan Company, via San Francisco, with return expected in September. W. B. Thalheimer plans summer at Massachusetts coast. Local bankers F. D. Fitton and G. W. McMurchy visited Third Street banks. Several visitors at the Business Men's Club include Frank Marmon, H. W. Stevenson, and others from across the region.
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A. A. Brown
Australia
J. A. Fay & Egan Company
San Francisco
W.B. Thalheimer
American Book Company
Massachusetts
D. Fitton
First National Bank of Hamilton
George W. McMurchy
First National Bank of Richmond
Third Street
Business Men’s Club
Frank Marimon
Chicago
Edw. L. Stevenson
H. W. Stevenson
Monroe
Wm. A. Lamson
Washington
C.a. Hinsch
Harry Zaller
Buffalo
N. Y
Robert Wuest
Grateful Nation Eyes Noiseless Firecracker Inventor
New York World notes national readiness to reward the noiseless firecracker inventor. Omaha World-Herald warns the cannon cracker threatens census reliability. Baltimore News reports fireworks dealers anticipating the holiday spending by American boys.
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New York World
Omaha World-Herald
Baltimore News
Chinese Quiet on Trade Friction Amid US Tensions
The Washington Star notes Beijing has focused on fireworks and other festive imports rather than seeking leniency as tensions with the United States rise. The piece hints at strained relations and potential diplomatic responses without detailing specific measures.
Maud Seeks New Suitor in Summer Social Fray
In a playful column Maud, famed for flirtatious skill, laments the summer crowd is dull. She lists five suitors already tied up and fears becoming engaged to Teddy for a fourth time unless a newcomer arrives.
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Jack
Jess
Teddy
Philanthropist Shakes Boy for Swearing in Slum Tour
A Pacific Heights charity lady, described among elite reformers, stops a marbles game to scold a swearing boy. She admonishes him for harsh language, recalling her birth as cue to virtue, but the boy retorts that cursing was common the day she was born.
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Pacific Heights
Local Wedding Celebrations At Ludlow Home In Cincinnati Area
Miss Lida Ludlow and Archibald Roninger wed at the Ludlow home on Wesley avenue in a ceremony attended by about a hundred guests. Rev A H Harruot officiated with Miss Julia Closterman as maid of honor. The bride wore Paris muslin and roses. reception followed with extensive guest list from Cincinnati area and beyond. Earlier, Miss Mary Helen Gaddis married Charles Hommeyer at Mt Lookout Methodist Church with Nellie Spruill as maid of honor, and a reception at the Gaddis home on Grace avenue.
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A. F. Chapman
Bill Poster
Marguerite Miller
D. W. Miller
Mt. Auburn
Jerusalem Church
West Fourth Street
Lida Ludlow
Archibald Roninger
A. S. Ludlow
Wesley Avenue
Cincinnati
John Ludlow
Israel Ludlow
A. H. Harruot
Central Christian Church
Julia Closterman
Carl Pirsch
Dayton
Paris
Miss Closterman
Tri Delta
Edwin Fairfax Ludlow
Urbana
Celestine Thigley
E. W. Ludlow
Caroline Kendrick
Lulu Hocker
Ada Hocker
Emily Hoffman
Ada Riley
Harriet Marpe
Carl Pret
Frederick Hoffman
Augustus Teitig
William Sprigg
Carl Albrecht
Charles Ludlow
Charles Sayre
Chas. Barnes
M. T. Carey
Renner
Gee. Llson
O. T. Holloway
E. Alf
A. M. Harruot
Ludlow
W. F
Iane Riddell
Joseph Sayre
J. L. Kendrick
J. Gano Wright
Lydia Dow
Emma Bowen
Georgia Young
Gale Williams
Stevens
Sydney
Wm. Helps
Geo. H. McConnell
L. P. Stone
J. H. P. Stone
Walter Small
Anna Weaver
Lee Stone
Frank Roninger
Cleveland
Cracker
Wm. Fisher
E. K. Ford
Wm. Rankin
C. C. Wilkinson
Salem
George Roninger
Columbiana
Blanche Beard
Mame Ink
C. S. Krout
Park Roninger
St. Louis
Will Roninger
Thomas R. Patton
Philadelphia
A. H. Clark
Pittsburg
William E. Jones
Jeptha Garrard
Mary Helen Gandis
J. W. Gaddis
Charles Hommeyer
J. C. Hommeyer
Milford
Mt. Lookout
Grace Russler
Everett Yowell
Harry Spear
Webster French
Ithaca
N. Y
Malcolm Bispham
Waynesville
Paul Gaddis
Carl Gaddis
Birdie Easton
Eleanor Lovell
Elizabeth Hommeyer
Mary Tibball
Chloe Barger
Leesburg
Virginia
Miss Woodrow
Grace Avenue
Alabama
Gaddis
Hommeyer
Mary Gaddis
H. B. Glassco and Son
Charleston
Ill
W. F. T. Spruill
Nannie Spruill
Chicago
John Punton
Kansas City
Mamie Hackett
Toledo
Judith Gaddis
Charles Gould
Ironton
Marie Elizabeth Hill
Principal Hill
Carthage Public Schools
Arthur D. Morgan
New York
St. Paul’s M. E
George K. Morris
Boston
St. Paul’s
Edythe Hill
Paul Scott
Huntington
W. Va
Edward Scott
Arthur Tarbay
New Orleans
J. O. Burbank
Robert Hughes
Lucille Ulrey
Ladry Hill
Hotel Sterling
Weddings in Covington and area noted
A long list of names from Covington and surrounding towns appears with wedding announcements. The piece highlights several ceremonies, officiants, decorations, venues, and guests, including Miss Adelaide Miller and Mr. William Henry Walker of New York, Miss Elizabeth Wilson Miller and Mr. John T. Warren, and Miss Margaret Miller with Mr. Algernon Foster Chapman.
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Covington
Adelaide Miller
William Henry Walker
New York
Greenup Street
I. D. Walker
Pennsylvania
Watkins
Julle
Katherine Hamilton
Bessie Kellogg
Mrs. Walker
East
Reflections of a Bachelor from a City Paper
A New York Press column humorously surveys gender notions and social quirks. It notes a woman's perceived superiority when a baby cries and remarks on self consciousness, vanity, and storytelling habits in men and women with witty shorthand.
Ostrich Saddled for Ride Captures Pasadena Photo
A Pasadena man rode a full sized male ostrich for a hundred yards and had a photographer document the feathered mount. The stunt echoed Abyssinian use of the bird as a two legged saddle horse.
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Abyssinia
Pasadena
Cal
Aguinaldo and Kruger Compared OverMoved Capitals
Pittsburg Chronicle notes a striking parallel between Emilio Aguinaldo and Paul Kruger, highlighting Kruger's transport of his capital by railway car as a historic contrast to Aguinaldo's actions in the movement of leadership and resources.
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Pittsburg
Aguinaldo
Kruger
Excursion crowds echo old tale of blame and merriment
The poem describes a holiday excursion from the city with families and lovers leaving town. It notes packed trains, festive anticipation, and a distant threat hinted by crepe on the door. The refrain implies a repeating pattern where someone is blamed, yet the next trip still goes ahead.
Brief Seashore Letter Brings Shells and Dollars
Humble correspondent writes from the shore to a stay at home husband. The note is short and direct, wishing the recipient well and joking about sending shells while the other sends dollars.
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Atlanta Constitution
Wisconsin Democrats hail Bryan as Jefferson of the century
The Wisconsin Democrats hail Mr. Bryan as the Thomas Jefferson of the new century. The remark reflects a political jab at overlapping era figures and the role of Bryan in the party’s vision.
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Wisconsin
Mr. Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Jeffersons
Embassy patience wears thin with enigmatic governor
Washington officials accuse the governor of being an enigma as talks stall. The governor retorts that he has only framed the issue, lamenting the lack of clear direction from the embassy.
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Washington
Why the Applicant Felt Hunted by Appearance
A young housekeeper applicant explains to a potential employer that she left her last place because she was too good looking. When she opened the door, people mistook her for the mistress, prompting her departure.
Uncle Sam's Position in War Debates
Editorial notes multiple global conflicts while asserting neutrality. The piece argues the United States will not join battles but will continue selling supplies, highlighting wartime logistics and policy stance. It reflects Washington Star framing during overseas conflicts.
Funston salute firecracker draws attention with loud report
The Atchison Globe notes a new firecracker called the Funston salute. It jokes that naming a corset for a hero is a tighter squeeze, while the Funston salute earns attention with its noise and is quickly busted.
Queen Wilhelmina Betrothal Planned for July
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland will wed a Brunswick Prince in July. Her mother Queen Emma’s visit to Germany is linked to the betrothal negotiations.
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Holland
Brunswick
Wilhelmina
Emma
Germany
Must Be Real Horrid
Editorial satire targets imperialism as a dreaded concept to Americans noting the Boston League of Anti Americans is horrified by it and mocks public fear over foreign policy. The piece uses sharp wit to question zeal against imperial ventures.
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Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Boston League of Anti- Americans
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Louis Brown
Mt. Clemens
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