Commercial Tribune sample front page ad and offices notice
Cincinnati 1908 announcement lists subscription rates and delivery details for daily and Sunday editions. It notes offices in Walnut Street and Government Place with multiple bureau addresses including Covington Newport and London.
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Cincinnati Postoffice
Commercial Tribune Company
Walnut Street
Government’ Place
E. O. Eshelby
Great Britain
Universarial Union
the Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati
Walnut Hills
Gilbert Av
Covington Burbeau
Scott St
Newport
York St. Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Trafalgar Square
Weather Today North West Cooler With Rain Across Ohio Valley
The forecast notes cloudy and rainy conditions widespread with a colder trend especially in the Northwest. Temperature variations are 36 to 60 degrees in Cincinnati, with yesterday's reading 10 degrees above average. Rains in the Ohio Valley cause river tributaries to rise as the system extends southeastward.
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Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Bam
S.W
Abilene
Atlanta
Little Rock
Baltimore
Louisville
Bismarck
Memphis
Buffalo
Montgomery
Gti
Crito i
Apn
Cseesy
Nashville
Cary Seeserse
New Orleans
P.c
Charlotte
New York
Chattanooga
Norfolk
Cheyenne Oven
North Platte
Etna Oklahoma
PRA
Omaha
Cleveland
Palestine Paneware
Columbus Ie
Parkersburg
R. Corpus Christi
Philadelphia
R. Davenport
Pittsburg
Denver
Pueblo
Dodge c
Rapid Citeee
Dubuque
Regina
Duluth
el Paso
St. Louis
Galveston
St. Paul
San We
Forecast of fair and cold conditions across states
Government forecast notes Ohio and Kentucky turning fair with colder conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Indiana and Ohio northern areas expect clearing in the north while southern portions stay fair.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Ocean Steamship Movements
Boston Arrived The Canadian from Liverpool Portland Maine Arrived The Nu midian from Glasgow Halifax Nova Scotia Arrived The Grammian from Liverpool Sailed The Corsican for Liverpool Liverpool Arrived The Bohemian from Boston Australia from New York Southampton Arrived The New York from New York Queenstown Sailed Cymric for Boston Lucania for New York Moville Sailed The Columbia for New York New York Arrived The Caledonia from Glasgow.
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Boston
Liverpool
Portland
Glasgow
Halifax
N. S
New York
Southampton
Queenstown
Cymric
Lucania
Moville
Columbia
Caledonia
Cincinnati Hotel Arrivals List Names Guests and Origins
A long roster of guests checked into Cincinnati hotels including Gibson Frank Boyd from Knoxville and Li Redick from New Britain with other travelers from Columbus Detroit Chicago New York Cleveland and Buffalo among many locations. The list names numerous individuals and couples with their respective home cities and states.
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Cincinnati
Gibson
Frank Boyd
Knoxville
Tenn
Li. L. Redick
New Britain
Conn
Cp. O. Hubbard
Columbus
Albert Barnes
Chicago
E. W. Gibson
Detroit
J. W. Zeller
New York
M. Rubin
Shelbyville
Linton
E. Cc. Binders
W. C. Wulff
Louisville
Henry C. Carpenter
Burnet
W.S. Campbell
Cleveland
J. B. Weber
Buffalo
Thomas E. Tutton
England
L. E. Brooks
J. H. Cole
S. Kelly
G. M. Piper
Richmond
Ind
Frank Thompson
Emery
J. J. McCain
J. M. Osborn
Kenova
W. Va
E. J. Rosenthal
St. Louis
W. J. Patrick
Salyersville
Palace
J. C. Heldt
Harrison, O
J. B. Stewart
New Albany
William Feldman
H. Samuels
Munro
J. W. Hunt
Pittsburg
Emil Bloch
W. B. Craddock
Kansas City
Thomas H. Gafney
Sterling
F. J. Stanley
Frank Knott
W. Lawrence
F. C. Bonstead
Atlantic City
A. Fowler
Shriners Touring Cincinnati Rally With Imperial Potentate
Frank C. Roundey of Chicago Imperial Potentate of the Mystic Shrine led a trolley tour with about twenty five Cincinnati Shriners yesterday. The group then attended a luncheon at the Country Club hosted by F. B. Wiber before Roundey departed for Memphis to inspect lodges.
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Frank C. Roundey
Chicago
Imperial
Mystic Shrine
Cincinnati Shriners
Peeping Bill of Lincoln Attacks Bryan During Speech
The piece likens William Jennings Bryan to a peeping Tom and to a "Peeping Bill" of Lincoln. It accuses Bryan of using overheard telephone information to claim delegates can be bought. The author critiques Bryan’s remarks in Jackson Mississippi and warns Democrats about eavesdropping accusations.
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Peeping Tom
Coventry
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Jefferson
Jackson
Marcy
Carlisle
Calhoun
Thurman
Bryan
Mississippi Valley
Denver
Beckham
Bradley
Ryan and Hill
Mississippi
Ohio
Outlook for General Trade and Iron Industry
The article notes modest improvement in manufacturing with special lift in iron and steel as rails are bought and pig iron use rises. It cites dull domestic market, limited speculation, and steady foreign loans. banks are stronger, retailers cautious, and collections remain good amid a between season period.
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Wall Street
Three Liquor Bills Before Congress Stir Debate
Three liquor bills are before Congress to regulate interstate liquor transport with two sent to the locker. The Johnson bill would ban shipments from wet states to dry states under any condition. The Bacon and Littlefield bills address other aspects of federal reach over cross state liquor commerce.
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Congress
Senate
House
Debate on liquor laws and constitutional limits in Congress
The author critiques three proposed liquor bills the Littlefield, Bacon and others argue over. They contend the measures conflict with Supreme Court decisions on interstate shipments and state enforcement. The piece questions reform by legislation alone and stresses the need for public sentiment in moral regulation.
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Dry States
Supreme Court
United States
Iowa
Bacon
Littlefield
Georgia
Kansas
Maine
Bryan remarks on Bradley election and Beckham defeat
Mr. Bryan says the Bradley victory will not affect national politics but calls it a misfortune. Kentucky Democrats blame his Prankfort visit and legislative speech for Governor Beckham's defeat.
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Bryan
Bradley
Kentucky
Prankfort
Beckham
Millennial Hope Tied to Legislature’s Shift in Kentucky
The piece notes the millennium was once linked to Kentucky going dry and argues the era now seems closer as a Democratic legislature elects a Republican senator. It praises the choice as fitting and timely.
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Kentucky
Night riders warned of Ohio curfew law over tobacco field visit
A Kentucky night riders notice informs they should avoid crossing the river as Ohio enforces a strict curfew for such cases. The warning emphasizes legal consequences and lawful conduct in border areas.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Kentucky Legislature elects Senator prompts safety riding bill
The Kentucky Legislature has elected a Senator and may need time to pass legislation on night riding as Governor Willson recommends. The move signals ongoing work on public safety and regulatory changes aligning with gubernatorial guidance.
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Kentucky
Willson
Autoists Route to Paris via Far North Likely Unaware
Fragmentary note suggests drivers heading to Paris through Alaska Siberia and Kamchatka might not have known prior details. The text implies limited awareness before and after beginning the journey, reflecting uncertain navigation knowledge.
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Paris
Alaska
Siberia
Kamschatka
Oklahoma Democrats Celebrate Post Legislature Senate Picks
Oklahoma Democrats rejoice after Mr. Bryan did not visit the capital until after the Legislature elected two Democratic Senators, signaling a political win for the party.
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Oklahoma
Bryan
Judge closes Hartje case court to public view
The Pittsburg case progresses as the judge handling Hartje waters down access, shutting courtroom doors to the public amid the latest phase.
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Pittsburg
Hartje
Groundhog prophecy fades as Kentucky Democratic woes deepen
A terse editorial note likens the ground hog forecast to two winters and argues the Democratic Party in Kentucky faces a harsher freeze. The piece implies growing political strain and mounting challenges ahead.
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Democratic
Kentucky
Indian Senators Debate Highlights Ban on Tomahawks
The bitter exchange between two Indian blood Senators underscores the debate over weapons on the free list. The remark about tomahawks signals the contentious tone and broader policy clash.
Kentucky Democrats Confront Near-Fatal Blow to Father
The Democratic Party in Kentucky faced an anticipated impact yet was unprepared for a strike that nearly killed a father, highlighting a sudden personal consequence of political conflict.
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Kentucky
Father
Notable Smile Shifts Reflect Lewis Gonsalvo Bernard
A brief note describes Lewis Gonsalvo Bernard with a sweet smile now taking on a knowing phase, highlighting a subtle change in expression.
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Lewis Gonsalvo Bernard
Fleet of Admiral Bob on its last leg but still advancing
The fleet of Admiral Bob is described as waning yet still moving forward with resolve. Separately corkscrew makers report strong demand for the new spring styles from Georgia, signaling ongoing commerce and fashion interest.
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Bob
Georgia
The Georgia refrain: Empty is the juglet, liquor's gone.
A terse Georgian line notes an empty juglet and absence of liquor, suggesting a scene of deprivation or change. The brief phrase underscores scarcity and a shift in expectations amid local life.
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Georgia
Why This Old-Time Debate At Music Hall
A letter to the editor criticizes last week’s debate at Music Hall on Eternal Punishment and Christian Baptism. The writer denounces incorrigibly impenitent rhetoric, urges plain scripture, and condemns pedobaptist views while urging modern, reasonable consideration of religious truth. Cincinnati, February 2, W. Sage.
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the Commercial Tribune
Music Hall
Jonathan Edwards
Alexander Campbell
Josiah Strong
Christ
W. Sage
Cincinnati
Weather, club praise, and church unity musings
A weather note says storms signal only atmospheric conditions. predictions are dismissed. The Pen and Pencil Club praises a successful entertainment and hints at future, record-breaking events. A church unity discussion references The Interior on Cincinnati church consolidation and urges patience for stronger, unified churches.
Sweep of Taft Boom From National Convention Fallout
Multiple newspapers report growing Taft support among Republican delegates in New Hampshire Maine and North Dakota while noting Roosevelt remains popular among anti-Taft factions in beet states. The Spokane Spokesman-Review urges Sen Ankeny to clarify his stance and praise for Taft highlights his intelligence reflected in the Philippines report.
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Lewiston
Journal
Rep
New Hampshire
Taft
Hughes
Maine
Roosevelt
Colorado Springs
Spokane
Wash
Spokesman-Review
Ankeny
Washington
Foraker
Who They Were. Philadelphia Press Dialogue Scene
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt, Cillman and Subbubs discuss visitors at a rural setting. Subbubs notes that many people come and go daily, including women described as servant girls. The exchange highlights social contrasts and routine domestic life.
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Cillman
Subbubs
One of Them Life
Dialogue excerpt shows Bridget identifying as one of them in a scene with a book agent greeting the house. The fragment suggests a domestic encounter set in a period tone.
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Bridget
Hamilton County Delegation Heads to Columbus Tomorrow
The Hamilton County delegation will travel to Columbus on a 9 am special Pennsylvania train. Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth will join the group and return to Washington Thursday. Taft’s presidential prospects are described as very strong by Longworth, while local GOP factions argue over patronage and district control.
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Hamilton County
Columbus
Nicholas Longworth
United States
Senator Foraker
Longworth
Washington
Secretary Taft
Mr. Longworth
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Cincinfiati
Chittenden Hotel
Fall from Grace in The New Barn Dance
Poem from Detroit Free Press laments an aging dancer outpaced by trends. The speaker recalls past charm and partner admiration, then contrasts with current indifference as younger dancers rise and skill fades. The verse meditates on vanity and changing fashions in dance.
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Detroit Free Press
Republican Doctor Urges Unity Before Ohio Convention
A 1908 letter from Xenia Ohio urges Republican delegates to unite ahead of the state convention. It proposes Taft for president and Roosevelt and Harris administrations to be praised, while criticising party bosses and factional fighting. The author seeks support for a strong corrective platform to avert a looming defeat.
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Het
Democratic Party
Ohio
William Howard Taft
United States
Joseph Benson Foraker
Xenia
Muffler for High Powered Rifles Promises Noiseless War
An editorial discusses Hiram Percy Maxim’s patent for a rifle muffler that would render high powered guns comparatively noiseless. It warns of potential stealthy Skirmish lines and silent assassination, speculating on Breathitt County Kentucky readers and broader danger of silent weapons.
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Hiram Percy Maxim
Maxim
Breathitt County
Passaic License for Cats Draws Laughs and Fur
The New York World reports Passaic New Jersey plans an ordinance requiring every cat to wear a municipal medal. The Monday Afternoon Club says there are more cats in Passaic than any other city and residents fear insomnia and branding. A Passaic black cat mocks the move saying licensing would strain finances for seven hundred kittens.
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Pen and Pencil Club
Thomas Cat
Maria
Passaic
N. J
Public Opinions on Chauffeurs and Building Boom
A series of quotes from urban figures discuss rising chauffeur wages and supply, a predicted building boom as costs fall, alien residents’ role in crime, coffee stockpiling in Brazil, and public library use. Notables include David E. Armstrong from Brooklyn, Jamies D. Coleman of Philadelphia, Hiram M. Woods of Pittsburg, and James Rollins of Toledo.
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David E. Armstrong
Brooklyn
St. Nicholas
James Rollins
Toledo
Linton
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