Commercial Tribune 1908 Cincinnati and distant bureaus
The notice lists publication details for the Commercial Tribune with offices in Cincinnati and branch bureaus at Walnut Hills Covington Newport and Washington and London. It notes subscription rates for foreign countries and service options and provides postal and office contact information.
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Great Britain
Universal Postal Union
THE
Commercial Tribune CO
Cincinnati
Walnuth Hills
Gilbert Av
Sup- Covington
Scott St
Newport
York St
Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Nes, Square
Weather Across Interior Sees Cloudy Rain and Warmup
The interior continues cloudy with rain and rising temperatures in central valleys. Heavy rains reported in the Southwest and Gulf region, with Shreveport Louisiana near six inches. Western low pressure moves across the country, likely bringing rain today. Cincinnati’s May 13 1908 weather shows highs around 82 and lows near 66 with winds from the west.
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Cuntry
Gulf Region
Shreveport
Cincinnati
Weather Bureau
Weather Outlook for Ohio Kentucky and Nearby States
Ohio expects occasional showers Thursday and Friday with fresh variable winds. most winds from the northeast to east. Kentucky forecast shows fair Thursday with showers in extreme west Friday and showers in the west. east portions stay fair. West Virginia likely showers Thursday and Friday. Indiana to have showers and thunderstorms Thursday and probably Friday with fresh northeast winds.
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Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Indiana
Ocean Steamship Movements Across Major Ports
Shipping updates list arrivals and departures at Plymouth New York Bremen Genoa Hamburg Southampton Malaga Naples Marseille New York Cherbourg and other ports. Vessels include Oceanic Brasile Teutonic Kaiser Wilhelm II Mauritania Eugenia Louisiana Barbarossa Saxonia and others with routes to Genoa Naples Marseilles Liverpool Boston Philadelphia Havre and Barcelona.
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Plymouth
Oceanic
New York
Cherbourg
Genoa
Buenos Ayres
Colon
Liguria
Hamburg
New Orleans
Southampton
Bremen
Majestic
Queenstown
Malaga
Sicilia
Galveston
Norfolk
Barcelona
Naples
Florida
Marseilles
Venezia
New ‘“York
Boston
Liverpool
Ste
Erpool
Friesland
Iladelphia
Antwerp
Montreal
Parisian
London
Havre
Cincinnati Hotel Arrivals List of Delegates
A column lists arrivals at a Cincinnati hotel including St Nicholas J H Cohn Pittsburg and A B Pinney Louisville with many others such as Mrs A E Maples Chicago B J Bennett Boston H M Gilchrist Indianapolis and William Parker Columbus The long roster names numerous travelers from New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit Providence and other cities alongside lesser noted locales and spouses.
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Cincinnati
St. Nicholas
J. H. Cohn
Pittsburg
D. Walton
Brooklyn
A. B. Pinney
Louisville
A. R. Baldwin
Chicago
A. E. Maples
B. J. Bennett
Boston
H. M. Gilchrist
Indianapolis
William Parker
Columbus
Dackman
R. Harris
Franklin
Charles G. Stinch
Oshkosh
Wis
T. Davidson
Maysville
W. G. Boylan
Honing
H. A. Stacy
W. N. Fry
Providence
G. T. Johnson
Provingence
J. J. Kean
Detroit
Nton
George Lyle
Claysville
G Falck
New York
D. H. Calder
Provo
Utah
J. H. Bartlett
Middlesboro
Burnet
C. B. Burgess
Brauer
St. Louis
Charles
Pate
York
H. Taylor
Martin
H. A. Brown
Lelong
Newark
N. J
N. J. Itt
Cleveland
R. E. Young
Imery
A. FE. McClain
Greenfield
John Bingham
A. B. Clarke
J. P. Morgan
A. Robert Dewart
Rochester
B. Ridenour
Washington
E. Balz
War Eagle
W. Vae
D. C. Steab
Allegheny
Piqua
C. C. Day
Laurel
B. Howard
William Gibson
H. Hacker
N.E. White
J. Sandke
Me . C
Scott
L. C
Contested Kentucky Delegates Set for Chicago Fight
The piece argues Fairbanks supporters were largely unseated in Kentucky by Taft aligned officials at the State Convention. It asserts only a few Fairbanks delegates were removed, and the Credentials Committee found no minority report, signaling fairness. It predicts Richard P. Ernst will be seated at Chicago despite Taft opposition.
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Louisville
Fairbanks
Chicago
Richard P. Ernst
Covington
Farrbanks
Bradley
Bureau of
Kentucky
State Committee
Burke
Lewis Emery
Taft
Pennsylvania
Louisville Post
Committee On Credentials
Ernst
Swarthmore Bans Intercollegiate Games Over Jeanes Bequest
Swarthmore declares an indefinite ban on all intercollegiate contests including football and baseball, rejecting the Jeanes bequest condition. Trustees cite faculty disciplinary powers and principle over money, prompting national debate among educators and critics.
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Swarthmore
Jeanes
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia
Acs
Gunness Farm Deaths Spread Fear Across Cities
The Gunness farm case shocks Indiana and the world as eleven bodies are exhumed. Cities from Pittsburgh to Massachusetts are named in the chilling inquiry, with The Courier-Journal noting a links to the Benders and a murderous lineage.
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Indiana
Gunness
Pittsburg
Minneapolis
Louisville
Philadelphia
New York
Dakotas
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Courier-Journal
Benders and Gunness Murders Compared in Early 70s Crimes
The article recalls the Bender family murders near Parsons and Cherryvale with a posse pursuit into Indian Territory, their execution by a jury, and burial at the scene. It contrasts them with Mrs. Gunness who lured and killed victims at the Gunness farm, including children, noting her cold-blooded method and claimed world-wide infamy.
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Dr. York
Independence
Missouri
Colonel York
Bender Inn
Benders
Indian Territory
Parsons
Cherryvale
Gunness
Chance
Bank Cashier Defalcation Mounts in Allegheny Case
The defalcation of Cashier Armstrong of the Allegheny National Bank has grown from $429000 to $1250000 in discoveries, and his bail has risen from $50000 to $100000. Directors face further charges off due to neglect.
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Armstrong
Allegheny National Bank
Questioning the Democratic Convention Sparks Exchange
A fragment indicates a brief exchange between Messrs Bryan and Johnson. Mr Bryan asks Mr Johnson “What’s the use?” and Mr Johnson questions “Why is a Democratic convention?” The content suggests a political debate cited in a historical newspaper snippet.
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Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Johnson
Admiral Evans Parade Through San Francisco With Mayor
Admiral Evans rode in an open carriage through San Francisco beside Mayor Taylor while residents cheered. The scene contrasted with Mayor Schmitz, whose absence from the procession drew little notice in the city’s festive mood.
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Admiral Evans
San Francisco
Mayor Taylor
Mayor Schmitz
Taft claims peace on the isthmus as squabbling rages
The Washington Star asserts Secretary Taft has secured peace on the isthmus while ongoing disputes persist among the allies.
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Taft
Isthmus
Washington Star
Morgan Secretly Observed in Paris Cablegrams Say
Reported dispatches claim Mr. Morgan is in Paris under an assumed identity. The apparent intent is unknown, though the concealment details appear nonessential to the core report.
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Morgan
Paris
Cove of Peace Finds Homes Amid Carnegie Cages
The article notes the Cove of Peace has lists of suitable cages built by Mr. Carnegie, suggesting a ready supply if a resting place is needed. It frames the issue around adequate housing for her and the availability of handsome cages.
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Cove of Peace
Germany seeks a $250 million loan from old foe France
Germany requests a 250 million dollar loan from France, its historic adversary, signaling a bid to secure funds amid tense postwar relations. The move reflects complex diplomacy as both nations navigate economic and political pressures.
What Is the Spell of Wealth? A Portrait of Jeffries Davis
The line questions the allure wealth holds for Jeffries Davis, a man who lacks riches yet remains deeply drawn to wealth’s spell and its persuasive lure.
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Jeffries Davis
Establishment of the Order of the Sons of the Governors
The report outlines efforts to found the Order of the Sons of the Governors at the First Conference. Organizers seek formal charter, membership criteria, and ceremonial rituals to unite supporters across participating states.
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Order of the Sons of the Governors
Allies Struggle to Accept They Are Not Out of It
An unfinished sentence hints at allied leaders resisting a clear assessment that their position remains troubled. The fragment suggests confusion or reluctance in drawing final conclusions about strategic prospects.
Methodist Protestant Conference Sentiment Signals Little Action
Delegates heading to the Pittsburg conference show opposition to merging with United Brethren and Congregational churches. Southern and many non-Southern delegates doubt any consolidation will occur under the current plan. Also noted are hotel stops of prominent delegates and remarks on early railroad dining cars and sleeper bills by observers in Cincinnati and nearby cities. Dr. W. A. Dewey and others travel to Lexington and Dayton for professional talks.
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Methodist Protestant Conference
Pittsburg
United Brethren and
Congregational Churches
Ira Champion
Montgomery
Ala
Cincinnati
Smoky
Mr. Champion
Emery
S. H. Lynch
Troy
J. S. Kilpatrick
Reform
A. C. Rogers
Speigner
J. Mc. Radford
Carrolton
R. S. McGarity
Jefferson, Ga
W. A. Dewey
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Grand Hotel
Lexington
State Homeopathic Association
Dayton
Ohio Association
A Reincarnation Amid New Digs and Old Echoes
A poem excerpt recounts moving through seven rooms and a bath as tenants abandon a dull flat for a bright new abode. Joyful titles and bright prospects contrast with a lingering sense of having lived there before, and with the janitor’s ire beside the old regrets.
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New York Sun
Readers debate street ball nuisance and university letter forgery
A West End reader asks why notes on dangers of street baseball are not addressed. The piece also discusses catbirds, bird parks, Evans Wood, Spring Grove Cemetery, and a forged letter to Council about Prof. Dury. The University Trustees and President are urged to act without personal bias.
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the Commercial Tribune
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Mephisto's Ring Says Evil Power Haunted Spanish Crown
The article recounts a legendary emerald ring once in the Spanish royal family said to wield an evil influence. Since the sixteenth century kings who owned it suffered disasters as the nation declined. It was given to a church during the Hispano American War, the church burned, later housed in a museum struck by lightning twice, and now reportedly buried in a strong box to end its mystic power.
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Mephisto
Needs in Nashville Household List Prompted by Hard Times
A Nashville American piece catalogs widespread wants and shortages from furniture and tableware to coal and clothing. It laments repair needs, garden supplies, and home upkeep while humorously noting the endless demand for money and goods across a family.
Widow's Husband Weds Again Sparks Family Worry
A man who marries a widow with six children seeks practical ways to handle daily family pressures. The doctor counsels not to worry, while the husband expresses concern over the responsibilities ahead.
New York as Gambling Center Said by Noted Voices
The New York Sun cites two authorities in declaring New York the gambling center. The gray sage of Wantage, owner of Orby, calls life a gamble while Canon Chase asserts New York is the hub of gambling activity.
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New York
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Wantage
Orby
Canon Chase
Democratic notes on Harmon bid for Ohio governor
Letters of support pour into Judge Judson Harmon Democratic candidate for Ohio governor as he weighs acceptance. Invitations issued for July 8 Duckworth picnic headlined by W. J. Bryan. Hearst Independence League plans street banners in Cincinnati meet resistance. Ohio voters face a long ballot with many offices. Independent Democrats push Harmon stance on platform. Harmon to name state chairman at Columbus meeting. Finley expected as nominee. Hamilton County court stenographers short of need despite added judges.
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Judson Harmon
Ohio
John J. Lentz
Columbus
Arthur J. Lacy
City
J. L. Smith
Muskegon
Mich
Clay J. Brotherton
Lima
David L. Rockwell
Ravenna
G. E. Gilliland
Washington
D. C
Daniel Myers
Decatur
Ill
James M
Eddie Bernara
W. J Bryan
Cincinnati
Board of Public Works
Awo
Supreme Court
Common Pleas
Congress
Inlide Sa
Judge Harmon
Johnson Democrats
Bernard Democrats
Democratic State Central Committee
Harvey C. Garber
Garber-Finley
Tom L. Johnson
Garber
William L. Finley
Finley
James Ross
Franklin County
Johnson
Harmon
Hamilton County
Superior Court
Charles J. Hunt
Methodist General Conference Debates Reading of Names
The May 13 session in Baltimore saw Rev Willis Dick protest the reading of Rev Charles Fowler’s name, calling him unfit to speak at a Methodist gathering. Debate over Book Concern finances followed as Bishop Spellmeyer ordered a vote on referring the issue to the Committee on Book Concerns.
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Baltimore
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Willis V.dick
Ohio
Charles J. Fowler
Boston
Holiness Association
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B. L. Paine
Nebraska
George P. Mains
New York
Bishop Spellmeyer
Committee On
Earl Cranston
Washington
Japan
Methodist Church of
I. B. Scott
Africa
Liberia
John Handley
New Jersey
Best Marksm en Get the Best Pay
Military circles celebrate Congress action increasing army pay. Privates start at 15 dollars monthly, rising to 25 with length of service, plus raises for NCOs and officers. Marksmanship earns extra. Col Hake of the First Regiment and Ohio National Guard officers backed the change, seen as likely to spur state militia raises.
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Congress
United States Army
Hake
Ohio National Guard
Lewis outlines bank plan in second fraud trial
Edward G. Lewis, publisher, testified at his second trial in U S District Court in St. Louis on charges of using the mails in a scheme to defraud to organize Peoples United States Bank. He described his motives, experience as a publisher, and aim to create a bank for country people with himself as first president.
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ST. Louis
Edward G. Lewis
United States District Court
United States Bank
Lewis
Bank of the People
Courts Short 12 Judges Carry Only Five Stenographers
The court system faces delays as twelve judges rely on only five stenographers. Demonstrations show nine wear cases on trial with each needing a stenographer, forcing postponements until an official stenographer is available.
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Demonstrateek
Vote Today On Vreeland Currency Bill In House
The House will vote tomorrow on the Vreeland currency bill with a one amendment limit. Democrats expected to vote against. Williams and Fowler bills debated as possible amendments. Leaders warn members to be seated by noon for what may be the session’s heaviest vote.
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House
Committee On
Vreeland
Williams
Rules Committee
Fowler
Banking and Currency Committee
Friends of
Robbers Drag Man Into Alley. Money Hidden in Mouth
Charles Birsch of Elizabethtown Ohio was robbed of eighty cents by two Black men on Fourth Street opposite Hammond. He saved the paper money in his mouth. His cries drew Merchant Policeman Nadler who captured Robert Findlay of 322 East Front Street. The other assailant fled. Findlay denies involvement and is jailed on suspicion.
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Charles Birsch
Elizabethtown
Fourth Street
Hammond
Nadler
Robert Findlay
East Front Street
Findlay
Wonders Names Engineer in State Highways
State High way Commissioner Wonders announced Harwood Lersch of Elyria as assistant engineer at 1500 dollars salary plus 750 dollars traveling allowance. Lersch previously assisted Wonders on the Miami and Erie Canal. The State Board of Public Works appointed John A. Hanlon of Coshocton as field engineer over canal improvements between Cleveland and Dresden. A board meeting in a week will consider further appointments.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Wonders
Harwood Lersch
Elyria
Lersch
Miami and Erie Canal
State Board of Public Works
John A. Hanlon
Coshacton
Cleveland
Dresden
Tobacco Gratis Offer Revealed In New Jersey Hearing
Perry C. King testified at a hearing before Vice Chancellor Howell that an American Tobacco Company representative offered free tobacco tied to invoiced purchases. He said the plan aimed to boost the leading brand by giving gratis invoices to him and his customers with every twenty-five pounds bought.
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Newark
N. J
Howell
American Tobacco Company
R. C. Richardson, Jr. Tobacco Company
Perry C. King
Jackson
Miss
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