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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune announces its 1908 subscription terms including daily and Sunday options, six month plans, monthly rates, and carrier delivery fees. The notice lists prices for postpaid mail and the weekly edition, reflecting the newspaper’s historic pricing structure.
Announcement outlines Universal Postal Union rates for foreign mail and asks subscribers to remit in advance. Lists multiple branch offices and overseas bureaus including London Trafalgar Building and local U S office in Cincinnati. Indicates address details required and provides contact channels for services.
Rain that fell yesterday in Tennessee and nearby Southern States moved into the Ohio Valley last night. It is not expected to affect river conditions between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh or delay flood subsidence. North and West areas see fair weather and warming. Cincinnati temperature ranged from 84 to 56 degrees yesterday. Weather Bureau record for March 11, 1908, ends 8 p.m. local time.
Ohio fair Thursday with rain in the south portion then partly cloudy Friday. Kentucky fair and warmer Thursday and Friday. West Virginia rain Thursday then fair Friday. Indiana fair Thursday except rain in the northern portion and adjoining areas.
Maritime notices record ships sailing and arriving at major ports including Montezuma Lituania Noordam Oceanic Caledonian Saxon ia Assuan Bellarophon Kaga Maru Graf Waldersee Arabie Italia Den Ruthven Dubai Greenwich Neko Caithness Tremont Majestic Kronprinz Wilhelm Lake Manitoba Lake Erie and Winifredian with routes to London Antwerp Rotterdam New York Southampton Liverpool and other points, noting wireless positions and expected dock times.
A poem fragment laments harsh winter and freezing pains as the speaker hopes for spring. The speaker, aging, expresses discomfort with snow and cold and longs for warmer days to enjoy the outdoors and sing of spring’s arrival.
The piece charges Bryan with autocratic interference in Democratic conventions and favors Nebraska loyalty to Bryan for Denver. It contrasts Taft’s respectful conduct with Bryan’s perceived bullying, noting Ohio and New York candidates and Taft's diplomacy with Governor Hughes as a contrast to Bryan’s approach.
A political column argues President Castro should be subdued through force. It condemns his defiance of the Monroe Doctrine and U S arbitration treaty with Venezuela, urges a strong U S response, and suggests naval show of strength to compel compliance.
Senator Bailey of Texas argues during the Aldrich bill debate that the currency system traps banks with additional notes after crises. He notes the Treasury begged banks to retire notes, but banks preferred Clearing House certificates for ease and lower cost, highlighting systemic issues under current National laws.
A newspaper summary notes the contrast between the Aldrich bill and the Fowler plan, highlighting how the Fowler asset currency would appear when needed and disappear when not, while criticizing delays. It warns that delaying currency legislation risks future crises and could force Treasury action under bank pressure.
Coroner Burke of Cuyahoga County laments that children were crushed or burned in a death trap and says someone is responsible and should be held. He notes the coroner's duty to investigate to identify those responsible before any holding.
An editorial argues that the Denver convention should save time and money by nominating Mr. Bryan not only for 1908 but also for 1912 1916 and 1920. It suggests Bryan may no longer need the advertisement by 1920.
In the Nebraska convention with 925 delegates 772 are instructed for Mr Taft 47 uninstructed and 11 for Fairbanks leaving the balance not reporting If current trends continue Fairbanks could reach as many as 23 delegates for him
In its investigation of the Reuterdahl charges the Senate Committee pursues a style of rebuking naval officers who fail to testify for absolute efficiency. It is described as one of the ways of investigating that does not probe.
Baron Takahyra asserts Japan acted in Korea out of necessity and coerced. Minister Wu remains persistent in questioning. The exchange portrays a tense diplomatic framing with critical language about coercion and land gains.
The Chicago University professor Wayne asserts that private property will cease in a millennium, while noting Rockefeller and the Laird of Skibo may still manage their modest holdings for now.
The Louisville Herald notes the Collinwood school disaster prompts national concern over school safety. It argues a tragedy is often needed to rally public response and action to protect students and communities.
Not all Kaiser and King counsel stopped Alfonso from visiting Barcelona. The young king earned praise for his courage in undertaking the trip despite strong opposition and concern from senior rulers.
The Charleston Courier presents a quip that the choice is not either or but both. The line hints at a local debate or sentiment around a figure named Bryan and the public mood in Charleston.
Congressman Lilley refuses to be drawn into answering, keeping firm on his position. The exchange centers on accountability and political pressure amid ongoing inquiries. Lilley stands by his approach, signaling a broader stance on transparency and scrutiny.
In observations by Colonel James B. Sawyer of Louisville and others, the action by state authorities to deploy troops against night riders is praised as timely and necessary, with calls to expel violence even through force if required. Frank Gunning of San Francisco dismisses Los Angeles racing news suppression as futile, while George H. Conover touts red schoolhouses as superior preparers for life, lamenting their disappearance amid urbanization.
A reader argues against sexist bans on women chauffeurs advocating license tests for capability. He reflects on a birthday tribute and praises optimistic living. The writer notes birds returning in winter and comments on Sunday Dutch lunches, balancing etiquette with personal viewpoint.
A French woman inventor proposes a military corset to slim fat soldiers and bulk up the lean, noting it would make officers look athletic. Surgeon General O'Reilly is not inclined to pursue the idea, but she maintains Washington influence with aid from a French maid. In New York and at Governors Island officers debate the notion, some joking while portly officers fear losing their waists.
A Connecticut father sends a letter to his son’s New York employer asking how the boy is faring. The reply reveals the boy sleeps in the store during the day and the employer does not know where he sleeps at night.
A fragmented list of individuals and spouses across cities such as Baltimore Chicago New York Knoxville Glasgow Floyd Cavern is shown with multiple surnames and initials. The snippet appears to document a social register or society roster with names and locales rather than a narrative event.
City debates a Paine bill to centralize power amid mayor Markbreit backing a one man board idea. Board members warn it threatens local control and predict friction as the measure moves toward the Senate action.
A voiced reminiscence recalls a grandfather who trusted every sign from groundhog day to planting by the moon. The narrator, now nine, doubts his earlier beliefs while noting today's springlike weather would likely change his grandfather's mind.
The House approved by 70 to 56 Representative Goebel’s amendment to the Post Office appropriation bill, funding 1,185,000 to promote 11,850 letter carriers from the 1,100 to the 1,200 grade. Opponents included Douglas and Kelcher who proposed alternatives. Overstreet faced a roll call plan after committee actions as Cincinnati figures weighing in. Meanwhile the Judiciary Committee set a hearing on Goebel’s libel bill, with Province Pogue and Alfred M. Allen of Cincinnati expected to testify.
Cleveland March 11 Coroner Burke says fault lies with construction not people in Collinwood school fire. Janitor Fred Hirter is exonerated, testifying he was at his post and alerted the blaze while opening doors. Fire started in a closet beneath the front stairway from overheated pipes. a projecting partition forced children to jam in the doorway. Coroner urges fireproof laws and automatic safeguards in schools.
Emma McHenry filed for divorce from Dr. J. McHenry a noted Hamilton physician alleging a recent assault and numerous relations with other women that caused a neighborhood scandal. An order from Judge Gard restrains him from selling property or withdrawing funds from two Hamilton banks.
A malt grinding machine exploded at the Cincinnati Brewing Company in Hamilton Ohio this morning. One man was severely injured, several others burned lightly, with $1,000 in damage. The machine held 500 bushels of malt. brewmaster Jacob Bisele was burned on face and body, his assistant only lightly burned. Cause unknown.
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