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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
6
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A garbled entry lists branch news offices with addresses in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. It mentions Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati and the Masonic Temple raid, plus rooms in London and Reading room references for American visitors.
Cincinnati manufacturers are urged to seize space in the Music Hall exhibit area for the September 19 and 20 Fall Festival. With 100000 square feet, the Exposition Committee backs a city driven event highlighting local industry. Demand from leading firms grows. outsiders are eager to enter, but the show emphasizes a strictly Cincinnati affair and prioritizes local applicants.
The piece surveys possible running mates for Bryan noting Hill’s viability shrinking over platform purity and listing potential alternates from Williams to Sulzer and Smith. It weighs endorsements and political baggage, highlighting tensions between Bryan’s bloc and Hill’s bid, with Samuel Livingston and others weighing in on prospects.
The text argues Mr. Bryan favors Towne for Vice President on the silver Republican line at Kansas City next week. It portrays Towne as Bryan’s personal choice and as staunch for silver, suggesting Democrats should not object to a Republican running mate if Bryan is a Populist. It claims Bryan and Towne share political views and instincts.
The Louisville Courier-Journal argues against the Goebel linked Democratic machine, stating the party is corrupt and that decent Democrats should join the Republican side. It accuses Goebel supporters of greed and journalistic mendacity and urges voters to reject the Goebelized Democracy.
The World traces the party’s origins to a 1856 gathering led by Francis P. Blair with figures such as Gov Dennison and Joshua Giddings. It lists future leaders including Henry Wilson, John P Hale, James G. Blaine, Thaddeus Stevens, and Alexander Ramsey among others, noting Ohio’s Giddings and Dennison stood out. The piece anticipates a semicentennial celebration and honors the men who shaped the party.
The piece warns of a growing split within the anti imperialist faction, distinguishing McKinley and anti McKinley lines. It recalls the 1872 Greeley campaign and argues that shifting debates to Congressional districts undermines unity and risks electoral disaster.
The text argues that voters prefer direct, honest confrontation over evasive political rhetoric. It endorses William Jennings Bryan as a fair opponent to imperialism and suggests his defeat is preferable to covert manipulation, depicting a preference for straightforward, square contests.
New York financial notices show foreign securities from Germany and Switzerland offered at high discounts alongside their interest rates. Bonds from the German empire Grand Duchy Hessen Mannheim and Zurich short term with 3 to 4 percent coupons trade below par, while U S credit remains far ahead of all nations.
The piece argues Bryan’s nomination is certain regardless of convention plans. It portrays his stance on free silver anti imperialism and predicts negative effects on prosperity if his faction gains victory, suggesting the Kansas City meeting would matter little beyond confirming him.
A card from Jeffries shows politeness toward Ruhlin as a possible August bout nears. The text notes Ruhlin seeks a match and Jeffries agrees he is next in line but warns that rivalry will turn fierce once they meet, with the expected hammer and tongs to follow.
The convention will begin with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, an act described as a ceremonial introduction to a revered symbol of the nation’s birth for most delegates.
A satirical note portrays Democratic candidate Bryan enjoying the idea of prospering despite looming calamities. He is depicted as harvest ready and confident the market will rise, smiling at a favorable outlook amid political doubt.
It is estimated that ninety million dollars will be distributed as dividends and interest in New York on July 1. The funds will enter numerous hands and disperse quickly in most instances.
A marriage recently arranged by telephone concluded with a ring off while the ceremony began with a ring on. The odd sequence reflects a quirky domestic dispute or miscommunication during the nuptial rite.
The article notes temperatures nearing the 100 degree mark as preparations ramp up for Independence Day celebrations, signaling a scorcher ahead.
As fighting continues in China the President plans a Canton visit to review war developments and meet regional officials. The trip underscores U S attention to Asia and potential diplomacy efforts during hostilities.
A collection of maxims and observations on pride misery saloons police and social pretenses. The sayings contrast appearances and reality and warn against self interest and superficial judgment.
The president accepted an invitation to the Iron Brigade reunion and banquet of the Army of the Potomac in Chicago on August 27. General Edward S. Bragg, the brigade's last living commander, will be present at the event.
Democratic editors in Kansas City strive to merge high minded Fourth of July oratory with strict adherence to the party platform in a bid to influence public sentiment.
Fragments recount a mock obituary tone suggesting public mourning if Senator Hanna dies. The prose blurs with garbled OCR, heavy punctuation, and unclear claims about poems and organs, rendering the piece as a damaged text note from a periodical.
The Commercial Tribune invites readers to vote in a popularity contest offering four chances to win a home. Eligibles from three counties compete in a fair field with equal opportunity. Coupons issued this week and today expire Tuesday. tomorrow's coupon counts as two votes and ballots should be kept separate for counting.
A Chicago Record light verse recounts a scene under a shady tree where a young man probes a modest maiden’s brown eyes seeking deeper regard. She hints at her gaze, and he quietly asks what lies beyond, answering he seeks favor in her eyes.
In the Philadelphia Press excerpt Tommy suggests a toss for a decision while the boy Boston forecasts the obverse always landing uppermost. The dialogue captures playful banter over chance and fate.
In Indianapolis a whispered tale claims the Wigglewee girl’s grandfather moved in and out of “the best society.” The chatter adds he owned one of the village’s best trucks, suggesting prominence in local circles.
The notice notes a longtime sufferer finding relief and taking his rest, marking a transition as he is now named Vice President.
The Detroit Journal records a wry exchange on drunkenness and accidents. An inebriate, smiling, posits that fortune favors the bowled, offering a humorous, if paradoxical, view on risk among intoxicated and sober men.
Citizens protest that Duchess the Lincoln Park elephant is overworked by five cent rides for children and adults. They allege she is prodded, underfed, and deprived of sufficient water, with the animal forced to endure a heavy schedule and little rest.
A humorous Indianapolis Journal snippet recalls a child asking about "the pipe of peace" and a mother explaining it as the cigars a father smokes after anger over trivial matters. The exchange highlights domestic tension with a light, satirical tone.
A Washington Star fragment shows a visitor asking for summer amusements and Miss Cayenne replying that they do not give entertainments as a social rule, they merely receive.
Two friends Biggs and Diggs exchange witty lines about virtue and theorists. Biggs calls a cabbage grower a humanitarian while Diggs counters that if true, their mother deserves a medal. The exchange showcases playful banter with nods to merit and clever contrast.
Kate Masterson recalls starting her literary career at a Brooklyn school sending poems as Kit tie K to Judge and later to Puck. Editor H C Bunner mistook her as male and published She Stood on the Stair in a Christmas number, sparking anxious hopes about publication in her lifetime.
Poem fragment by Ella Wheeler Wilcox praising shared life and love. It speaks of two lovers making home anywhere, finding joy in all weather, and turning sorrow into rebirth. The couple’s bond frames daily life as a path to glory and eternal love.
A fire in Grant City ruined the band wagon used by local politicians for seating, disappointing the crowd and interrupting the planned political event reported by the Kansas City Star.
In Nashville Banner analysis Bryan once avoided bimetalism but this year cannot gain from that topic as the issue remains politically unfavored and unlikely to yield advantage.
The Baltimore American notes a worsening Chinese situation with Senator Petti growing vocal on the issue, signaling further concern and possible policy debate.
A terse note reflects editorial staffing on Irish papers noting absence of stake editors. It highlights tensions over newsroom roles and management practices in Dublin and Belfast media circles.
President J G Schmidlapp and officers of Union Savings Bank and Trust Co were hosted by B W Campbell at his Delhi home then toured the Lawrenceburg and Aurora electric line. The group included A B Voorheis and others. bank underwriter of the road.
A collection of humorous maxims and wry observations about honesty, gender, politics, and everyday foibles. Wry aphorisms include advice on chances, locks, wills, arguments, and marriage prospects with a playful tone.
A five year old boy with a finger and thumb interlocked is brought to a Yorkshire hospital. The surgeon laments delayed treatment and the mother, blaming the child for the issue, scolds him in a sharp Yorkshire manner. The piece notes the defect likely existed since birth.
Mary J. Lincoln explains choosing fresh live crabs, boiling times, and handling tips to avoid tough meat. The article details a crab and tomato eggplant dish, including crusted shells, baking steps, and maitre d hotel dressing for service.
A Clifton reader questions the need for a college diploma for Woodward High School's principal candidate Major Van Dyke. She commends his teaching record and calls on the Commercial Tribune to publish the school board members’ own educational qualifications for transparency.
British statisticians estimate the financial impact of influenza in two major outbreaks. They cite the 1891-92 winter with death duties rising about 150 million dollars above the average and the recent winter with about 140 million dollars more than the prior year, attributing the surge mainly to influenza.
In New York courts the will of the late Rob ert Bonner is challenged as mentally incompetent to draft and sign on the date named. Bonner, noted for his favorite trotter, allegedly worked at a pace suggesting clear faculties, a claim the defense did not seriously dispute.
John P. Altgeld is billed for a major speech at the Kansas City convention. The event aims to nominate a controversial agitator and adopt a platform opposing business interests, featuring the noted anarchist sympathizer in a pivotal address.
Ray W. Gothard and wife from Los Angeles are bound for New York and stay at the Palace. J. F. Ramp, Paris Ky railroad official, visits the Emery. Henri Ducollet, Paris importer, checks in at the St. Nicholas. Harry H. Smith of Washington D C is at the Grand. N B Secrist and wife from Boca Del Toro Costa Rica stay at the Grand. H A Newpher of Cleveland Ohio at the St. Nicholas. Richard W Knot editor of the Louisville Dispatch at the St. Nicholas.
A Portland Evening Telegram note suggests the Kansas City convention may declare strong opposition to the Republicans and the government, aligning with Bryan. The commentary implies the event will have completed its intended purpose if it adopts that stance.
A reader writes to question how alliances are defined in the China and Philippines contexts. The letter argues that co operation and common aims justify alliances without formal treaties, citing U S actions and Senate references, then the editor replies that Filipinos were not a recognized nation, undermining the analogy.
Over twenty years the Great Lakes fish population has fallen sharply. It now requires nearly twice as many men boats and nets to catch the same amount of fish as a decade ago. The government has operated many propagation stations for twenty years, yet the supply continues to decline.
The snippet reflects a heated discussion on pronunciation of a proper name, with voices from Hogan and Grogan arguing over the correct way to say Teddy’s name amid a broader sense of debate and pride.
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