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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune issue from March 19 1908 in Cincinnati reports morning publication details and the paper's leadership. It confirms establishment in 1793 and notes the Walnut Street Government Place office with E C Eshelby as president.
In Great Britain the Continent and all Foreign Countries embraced in the Universal Postal Union daily and Sunday subscriptions offered with annual, semiannual, and quarterly rates. Remittance options include express, postal money order, bank draft or registered letter. Offices listed: Cincinnati main, Walnut Hills, Covington, Newport, Washington, London with reading room for Americans.
Thunderstorms passed Cincinnati last night with showers giving way today to cooler, clearer conditions. The storm moves eastward as a high pressure area builds from the Northwest. Weather Bureau records for March 18, 1908 noted up to 8 p.m. local time and compared with the prior three years.
Rain and colder Thursday with improving weather Friday for Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia. Indiana sees snow flurries in the north on Thursday then fair Friday.
Shipping notes list arrivals and sailings at major ports including Queenstown Genoa Plymouth New York Halifax Palermo Southampton Gibraltar Libau Copenhagen Cet te Port Said Cherbourg St John and Boston. Vessels include Carmania La Provence Nord America Oceanic Cedric Adriatic Pennsylvania Brazil Ma Jestic Kaiser Wilhelm II United States yacht Mayflower and Cymric with schedules and expected docking times.
A fragmented listing shows names and places including Palace Lexington J H Martin Chicago F H Samuels New York Clara Applegate Lawrenceville Emery Learned Columbus Clarke Cleveland Gibson Pennington Virginia Goldberg Cynthiana Louisville Munro Martin Flexner Georgetown A W Anderson Jamestown H Egan New York Fargher Chicago etc. The compilation reads like a procurement or membership roster with numerous individuals and cities nationwide.
The court holds that a Kansas City to Missouri routing keeps the offense in federal reach, as the railway line runs through Missouri and delivery completes the line. It upholds the published rate as the lawful standard, overruling private rate agreements and stressing equal footing for all shippers.
A translation from The London Globe reveals that even figures like William Jennings Bryan and Napoleon share human frailties. Tales from Talma and Bonaparte show the future conqueror sought free seats, while Bryan also rode a public adulation wave, reminding readers that everyone is human and clay beneath fame.
Former Comptroller of the Currency A. E. Hepburn comments on Europe’s attitude toward the United States. He notes Europe cannot stem America’s rise, except by a single possible path, signaling the influence of U S momentum.
The Hartford Times notes Continental Europe resents U S competition as producers invade markets with cheaper machinery and goods. It predicts no war with Japan, but continental Europe would be drawn in if conflict occurs. It also cites Denver delegates leaning to the Man from Nebraska.
Messrs Schmitz and Ruef say the conviction of the Pennsylvania grafters is only a verdict and mere form. They contend the matter appears so at least in San Francisco.
The debate notes that Kipling distrusts American opinions while Europe views the United States as rising power. Tillman and Kipling engage in a pointed exchange about cultural influence and national status, signaling continued cross Atlantic tension.
March 18 report notes town endorses Taft and instructs delegates to vote for him first and consistently at Chicago. Mention of starting to build the Taft pyramid signals organized campaign momentum.
The looming split forces Evelyn to confront him on the vaudeville stage while Harry faces the glare of magazine exposure. The situation worsens if Bryan delays returning to Cincinnati to consult with Kiefer, risking further power misuses.
John VD Rockefeller funds a local derby investment seen as a sign of prosperity in the community. The move highlights confidence in regional ventures and timing suggests growth for nearby industries.
Leader Murphy remarks that Tammany’s committees are all Democratic and implies a future rapprochement with Hearst as a potential political advantage. He hints that a final move might involve traveling to a warmer climate for negotiation or opportunity.
With exit from Tammany Hall, Bourke Cockran pursues a fresh political path, weighing alliances and public roles. He may target reform movements, speak on national issues, and seek leadership opportunities beyond the New York machine.
A bold speaker claims kinship with desert and sea, recounting brutal exploits from ancient times to modern shores. He describes feeding on foes, conquering ships, subduing tribes, battling sharks, and surviving polar nights, ending with critics demanding more of his “corking stuff.”
The column surveys confidence games and social quirks at length. It recalls a student losing a purse after choosing a spring bonnet and an Oxford lassie, a hotel knocker tricks at dining, a penny lunch scam, and a judge in Idaho witnessing a happy marriage with playful interruptions.
Contemporary critics see Taft's eight years as marked by progress in the Philippines Cuba and Panama. The Post-Intelligencer lauds Taft as a useful public servant whose policies earned admiration from Cubans and echoes Roosevelt on his effectiveness.
Oberlin residents worry over an overabundance of blackbirds and test methods to drive them from trees. Capt. George R. Rowley notes lake steamers carried nearly 12 million passengers with only one death last season, suggesting lake travel is safer. Ohio farmers urged to engage with agricultural institutions. a coal strike pressures the industry. Twin Sells brothers reunite after 25 years at a Cincinnati Grand Hotel desk.
In the Brooklyn Eagle column the Republican field narrows to Taft Hughes and Roosevelt as frontrunners. Indications point to Roosevelt possibly renominating on an Independence ticket or La Follette leading if needed, with Hearst opposing a third term. Chanler reportedly ready for a second Democratic spot while weather and candidate choice shape votes.
We will publish two full pages of local children next Sunday in Illustrat ed Magazine, a handsome supplement with the Sunday paper. The tots are the pride of Cincinnati homes and will be seen with smiling faces. call to have a carrier leave a copy at your home.
Detroit Free Press argues Taft will be the presidential candidate, praising his strength, integrity, and steady reform leadership. It asserts broad support across Michigan Illinois Wisconsin and New England, with Taft seen as the logical choice to continue administration policies and complete needed reforms.
Prof Brauer reports before the German Zoological Society on phosphorescent fishes. He outlines four main light organs and notes the deep sea’s lack of sunlight drives eye adaptations and light production among various species.
Congressman H P Goebel arrives in Cincinnati for a few days rest as he attends to home business. He hopes a salary raise for post office clerks may pass, while opposition argues against higher costs. The Free Democracy League meets in the Democratic Club, Harmony Committee talks proceed, and Taft plans Ohio speeches. Cleveland’s 71st birthday is noted by local Democrats.
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