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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune announces daily publication from Cincinnati with E. O. Eshelby as president. The issue notes second class entry and year 1908.
The notice lists Universal Postal Union subscriptions and rates for international mail through Great Britain and foreign countries, with payment in advance and various terms. It details postoffice addresses and branch bureaus in Cincinnati and other cities including Covington Newport Washington and London, with service notes and hours.
The rain area yesterday extended from the Ohio Valley west to Nebraska. Rain in the Ohio Valley may raise rivers. no heavy rainfall. A slow-moving storm crosses the country under high pressure in the Northeast. Snow was observed yesterday in the Northwest and lake region. The March 5 1908 Weather Bureau record notes temperatures, humidity, and wind with a 0.36 inch rainfall reading.
Ohio and West Virginia expect rain and warming Friday with Saturday clearing and colder. Indiana sees rain Friday and Saturday with fair and much colder conditions. Kentucky forecasts thunder storms Friday and Saturday with fair and colder conditions.
Ships arriving and sailing across Plymouth Jeenstown Gibraltar New York Sable Island Palermo Naples Liverpool Genoa London Cherbourg Liverpool St John Boston with vessels including Adriatic Carmania Friedrich der Grosse Virginian Canada Pannonia Sofia Hohenberg Haverford Cedric Sanni6 Kron Prinzessin Cecilie Baltic Tunisian Pomeranian Canadian and more with routes to New York Havre Liverpool Copenhagen Halifax St John Boston and other ports.
A long roster of individuals and locations spanning multiple states and cities with affiliations to firms or regions, listing names such as A A Greene New York and G Fred Harlan Indianapolis among others, ending mid entry. The fragment reads like a directory or trade card compilation.
The text notes that over half of humanity lives in Asia and emphasizes that numbers alone do not capture the great good, though the large population is an important fact to recall.
Representative Reynolds of Cuyahoga introduces a Columbus bill for immediate inspection of all Ohio school buildings. Cincinnati must install outward swinging doors and ensure fire escapes. Fire Inspector Morgan heads Collinwood inquiry after a deadly disaster as Grand Rapids reports a narrow escape with orderly drills. Superintendent Dyer praises drills as teaching self control under pressure. The push ends with a call for outward swinging doors on all public buildings.
Chief Shippey of Chicago urges a general roundup of anarchist and Black Hand associates with a choice to stand trial or leave the city. The piece argues against banishment and cites historical cross-city expulsions, urging enforcement of local law rather than exile.
Commander Sims refused to testify on a twelve year span citing timing concerns as Senator Hale jokes about excusing him until Monday. The exchange shows tension within the Naval Committee as Hale indicates they will be illuminated by other witnesses while Sims questions what facts the Navy Department resists.
The Naval Committee is urged not to halt ship funding despite contested claims. Commander Sims notes twelve years of research as testimony. A vast fleet is planned in San Francisco Bay, including nineteen battleships, eight armored cruisers, and other vessels with support ships. Japanese railways cited as a financial strain in Nippon.
The article notes enormous Martian water findings and questions whether such abundance was always present or mirrors Earth Georgia. It also reports Commander Sims criticizing gun fire at Santiago and mentions Mr. Bryan staying home until March 16, implying uncertainty about future actions.
The Chicago Tribune notes Congress confronts two diametrically opposed views in a condition never seen before in its history. The statement highlights unprecedented division amid a pivotal domestic matter.
Mr. Bryan battles a grip attack but maintains stamina in politics, showing his endurance despite illness. The line contrasts his physical weakness with continued political resolve.
A violent confrontation tests the Chief of Police’s readiness as an anarchist attacks. The incident highlights swift action and the need for effective urban safety measures.
Lincoln report notes that Nebraska Democrats yesterday endorsed William Jennings Bryan for the presidency, signaling party support ahead of the national campaign. Bryan's backing from state Democrats aligns with his broader political movement.
The Washington Star complains the nation's mail service in Washington is demoralized and singles out congressional leadership for causing slow mail delivery and erratic service in the capital.
Fans rally as Boyertown and Collinwood prepare for a decisive clash. The regional game pits local rivals in a high stakes matchup with bragging rights and potential advancement on the line.
J. M. Withrow argues in The Commercial Tribune that fire drills should be practiced in all schools not just fire prone buildings. He says irregular drills instill order, self restraint, and respect for authority to prevent panic and save pupils in any danger.
The speaker praises blossoms and asks nature to bring love. A lyric tone describes jonquil gold crocus, violet beauty, and a bride in lace, asking flowers to lure a beloved to grant a prayer for affection. Kentucky.
Poem praising the power of a bacteria and the longing for a swift cure. The speaker lauds the scientific elite while pleading for relief from fever and sneezing. Florence Goff Schwarz signs the verse.
A New York clothing house receives a Southwest inquiry about the proper groom attire. The livery chief suggests bottle-green coat fawn trousers top boots and a silk cockade hat with prices. The correspondent replies that marriage costs are high and asks for something simpler.
A writer marks his sixtieth birthday with modest pride and contemplation. He recalls past fortunes and misfortunes, notes health, contrasts youth with aging, and cites a Charlotte Bronte quotation about life and mortality, seeking contentment rather than celebration.
Rev. Frank M. Hodge urges brief sermons to boost attendance in Omaha. Henry T. Brooks argues building inspectors save lives more than fire equipment, citing Collinwood. George T. Helin notes Butte mining revival after copper rebound. E. E. Donald discusses New York ice plant charter bill and bonds amid graft fears.
A Hamilton County mass meeting backed Bryan and Harmon for President and Vice President. Speakers praised Bryan and Harmon and urged a Bryan Harmon ticket. Chairman Harris framed Ohio as leaning Democratic due to sump tuary laws and predicted a long ballot with many offices.
The report notes Hamilton County leaders dispute rumors of a secret slate, except for the nomination of Treadway for Lieutenant Governor. Mayor Markbreit receives congratulatory notes from a former employee now connected to the Republican Convention. The employee previously served as Secretary of War William H. Taft and once supplied Markbreit's paper with courthouse news. Markbreit also sends congratulations to Governor Harris on his nomination.
A court session noted a 109 year long case in which C S Pulteney’s death was presumed for a 1780 event. The matter, tied to a great-grandson of a wife’s brother, centers on a £1600 sum tied up since 1799. Germany also boasts a 478 year dispute between Friemar authorities and mill owners, recently settled.
Hamilton Nest of Owls with 121 members including town leaders disbands amid controversy. City Solicitor J B Connaughton is president and W S Brown secretary. Funds were used for a farewell banquet and the group never secured a charter. Secretary Brown alleges imposture caused the split.
Gus Greschbach bartender for William Eimer at 532 Walnut Street was arrested at 1 am by Patrolmen Reichert and Ellenreider for violating the midnight closing law. He was released on bond signed by his employer.
The Board of Heart plans experiments with a newly discovered virus to kill rats in Shanty Town after rodents caused a recent small epidemic. The virus spreads among rats and drives them to seek the open to die.
M Hayes a 61 year old contractor of 1803 Vine street died at City Hospital at 1 o'clock this morning after being admitted by Patrol 3 Wednesday. His son John J Hayes of 754 Chateau avenue Price Hill works as a weigher at the Chamber of Commerce.
Joseph Ferst of Savannah testifies in government suit against American Tobacco Company. He describes an inside rate of 3 percent on smoking tobacco and a similar rate on plug tobacco until last year. Frederick C. Peper of Christian Peper Tobacco Company testifies as an independent with no ties to major firms and reveals free plug tobacco distribution to missionary trade efforts.
A Seville telegraph reports Queen Victoria's health as excellent despite expectations of childbirth. She remains active, travels inconspicuously, receives village gifts, and even accepts oranges from a driver and a pair of black rabbits for her future baby, now with the Austrian prince's pets.
Herman Schroeder a veteran Merchant's Police officer died yesterday at 2567 West McMicken avenue after a long illness. He joined the Merchant's Police in 1885 after ten years with the local police. He leaves a widow and two sons, William and Edward. Funeral Monday at his residence with interment Walnut Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers: George Leussing Herman Wibben Charles Gerhardt William Kreuger.
At 2 o clock this morning a boiler valve exploded in the Pennsylvania Railroad power house. Fireman Nicho las Stumps, 60, of 527 Torrence Road, was badly scalded and taken to City Hospital where his burns were deemed not serious.
An official note says Emperor William will meet King Victor Emmanuel of Italy at Venice during his Mediterranean cruise. He will later visit Emperor Francis Joseph in Vienna.
Rio Janeiro March 5 The Union Bank of Commerce closed its doors today affecting other banks. The bank served as Rio de Janeiro’s principal depository and held a large number of small accounts.
Idle men in Iola Kansas are being employed to set out several hundred trees in the city cemetery to provide work for families in need. The order comes from the city council on March 5.
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