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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune published in Cincinnati on March 14 1908 under E O Eshelby as president. The issue is a standard morning paper notice with formal masthead and publishing details for the year.
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The weather report notes rain and clouds giving way today to cooler, fair weather as a Northwest storm moves across the Great Lakes toward Canada. Data for March 13 1908 shows a maximum 60 and minimum 44 with clear conditions and no precipitation in the morning.
Government forecast notes Ohio and Indiana expect fair conditions with warmer temperatures. Kentucky predicts fair weather with increasing clouds Saturday and Sunday. West Virginia remains fair but turns colder Saturday with Sunday rain then warmer. Central and northern areas may see night rain Saturday and Sunday rain with colder spells in the north.
Ocean steamship traffic updates list arrivals and sailings across ports including New York Boston Halifax St John and Liverpool. Vessels such as the Louisiana Bos tonian Celtic Graf Waldersee Mauretania and Empress of Britain are noted with routes and arrival times while Marconi communications track ship positions east of Sandy Hook and Queenstown.
Miss Isabella Crawford spoke at a Baptist ministers meeting about missionary work among Oklahoma Indians. She recalls teaching cleanliness as a spiritual duty, inspiring the people to sing Watch and Pray with the line changed to Wash and Pray, illustrating lived faith under challenging conditions.
The Nebraska Republican convention unanimously endorses Secretary Taft and adopts Ohio style platform planks including tariff revision. The piece argues Taft leads nationally and that Chicago nominating ballots will formalize the party’s choice, with Ohio and Nebraska aligned and rival candidates falling behind.
The great American fleet under Admiral Evans anchors in Magdalena Bay after a 13 000 mile voyage, with 1 100 miles to San Francisco. The press notes the uniform will not bar entry, calls for intensive training, and anticipates a future voyage to the Far East as the fleet readies for service on short notice.
Swarthmore trustees reject the gift of 1.2 million from Miss Anna F Jeanes after reconsideration. They consulted other college presidents and affirm that intercollegiate athletics require healthful restraint, particularly regarding football, with hopes of a positive wider influence.
The Jeanes bequest emphasized a healthful influence through football but limited competition to Swarthmore students. The $1,200,000 gift for education could have advanced Swarthmore along its founding lines, not in intercollegiate football.
The text asserts that parochial schools are under state police power just as public schools. It emphasizes the equal value of children's lives and safety in both school types and calls for ample protections for all students.
The writer argues that moving from rural arson to cattle poisoning shows how disregard for law breeds further lawlessness. They urge sober second thought and respect for law as a remedy to rising lawlessness.
In Atlanta a strange sickness prompts a medical surge with 25 778 physicians prescriptions filled since January 1. The written orders list spiritus frumenti or aqua pura as ingredients, signaling an unusual local health scare and unusual medication use.
Chicago police tried to shut down Emma Goldman’s talks but failed to close the halls. Her audiences grew larger than she had expected, signaling continued public interest in her views.
Pittsburg judge Shafer upholds the right of a teacher to spank a pupil. The remark Solomon echoes the ruling, noting exceptions when the pupil is too large to spank and asking what then.
A humorous quip attributed to Mr Johnson of Minnesota ends a talking contest with Mr Bryan of Nebraska invited to speak next. The exchange highlights light competition between regional figures and keeps the mood playful.
Nebraska selected a solid delegation for Yaft with an emphatic win. Fairbanks secured twenty three votes as the convention favored his slate.
Mr Beckham delivers a notable speech while Mr Watterson’s remarks stand on their own. The piece salutes Mayor Markbreit with a note that the season for bleachers is approaching.
Readers note ongoing street repairs in front of the Traction Building and rue the months long trench. The piece urges a half million bond issue for resurfacing, comments on Patterson alley paving, and questions about rail track impact on asphalt and granite. Local weather quips follow along with praise for amateur writers and rail time tables in public spaces.
A compilation of assorted aphorisms and playful dicta from Chicago News typifies the era. Witty lines address gender, wisdom, and social manners with brisk, ironic observation. The piece reflects a local flavor of humor and commentary.
Delegates to political and other conventions may see lower railroad fares after H J Rhein of the Big Four returned from a Chicago meeting of the Central Passenger Association. The group discussed potential reductions, with some opposition anticipated but likely overcome.
Frank J. Steinham of New York, Frank J. Narding of Lexington, and James Fanning of Scranton share opinions in a hotel bar. Steinham cites superstition about Friday the 13th, Narding praises Kentucky amid prohibition and night riders, and Fanning touts Scranton as the healthiest U.S. town with low death rates and disease-free claims tied to local water and drainage.
A poet laments becoming a motorized figure after a July meeting with a blue and brass man. The voice shifts from human to machine with rubber feet gears and a constant motor beat replacing rest. The piece blends whimsy with mechanical transformation themes.
The Brooklyn Eagle argues attacks on Secretary Taft by rival Republicans are unwarranted and counterproductive. It says Hughes Knox Fairbanks and Cannon have refrained, while Taft's supporters face unjust assaults that do not aid rivals or the party. Roosevelt's backing of Taft is cited as proper alignment for Republicanism.
Isaiah W. Hellman a San Francisco banker visits Los Angeles and urges Taft as the nation’s likely president. He argues Taft’s proven record and judicial mind will restore confidence and spur business, warning Bryan’s possible win would endanger prosperity. Hellman predicts immediate business improvement if Taft is nominated and elected.
A humorous column mocks marriage economics and social customs. It notes dinner choices for breakfast, wives saving spending, and women discussing plays after attending. It jokes that men misread their own intellect when protected by rubber footwear.
Cincinnati hotel arrivals show guests from Nashville St Louis Chicago Logansport Ind Indianapolis Boston and New York among others. Names include J A McGregor J E Murphy J H Martin L P Rogers Harlin Joseph Crooks and many more across hotels in multiple states.
A satirical operatic piece titled The Bulge in the Bulge of the Binnacle mocks naval leaders including Senator Hale and Admiral Yapps. It depicts a ship’s inspection failing to reassure, with lines about bulging bilge and roguish officials. The performance closes with a chorus of scandal and treason accusations.
A St. Paul Dispatch editorial argues Minnesota must send a solid Taft delegation to the national convention. It warns against self serving contenders, urging faithful Taft supporters bound by strict instructions to project unified party strength.
Ohio Republicans endorse Taft as standard bearer with a direct platform embracing the square deal justice equality and fair dealing. The measure calls for an employers liability law reform of injunction use a strengthened navy a merchant marine Panama Canal completion and Philippines self government while expanding representation reform in Congress and Electoral College.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Chandler Oklahoma reports local weather prophet B D Harrold warns against early cotton planting citing a cold May. He also cautions about his noted clones in the forecast.
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