15 May 1897
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1897
Page
1
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Details listing branch news offices in Walnut Hills Cincinnati Kentucky Washington and New York bureaus with addresses and front locations for Masonic Temple Building Madison Ave Postal Telegraph Building Times Building block
Former senator Do Be Still, from Wolfert’s Roost, has not spoken publicly for weeks. Residents report no new statements or appearances, with local rumors declining as inquiries continue.
A Washington Post note says General Miles would regard any adjournment as a grave discourtesy if he has not reached the theater. The text also mentions Colonel Watterson visiting, a cholera remedy directive, a quip about catching the Chinese napping, and a mock claim about ancient airship use.
Unlike usual amusement performances, revolutionary theater in Central America continues through summer attracting good audiences.
The Sultan shows a firm resolve to continue combat, likely aware General Miles is approaching. Hartford Courant notes General Grant's enduring monument is a united nation, echoing strong resolve in the period.
The latest upheaval in Honduras is described with parallels to a tense late game between the Pittsburg and Cleveland baseball clubs, highlighting intense confrontation and high stakes amid political turmoil.
At Buzzard's Bay Cleveland Carlisle and Wison join a fishing event that promises a significant experience gathering. The group aims to share insights and stories in a lively shoreline setting.
A brief column in the teacher ville Mass Journal contrasts ideal behavior with a sharp jab at a baboon at the Zoo. It mocks moralizing by pairing a quaint query with a caustic zoological aside.
In Texas the latest lynching event left three victims, fewer than the previous batch that killed six. The public mood shifts as residents vow to abstain from such outbreaks and seek calmer responses.
The entire juvenile population of Chicago is described as frantic with joy as a plumbers strike prevents the sale or repair of bath tubs in the city. The report notes widespread disruption and local reactions to the industrial action.
A perceptible chill yesterday contrasted with people shedding winter undergarments last week, signaling a shift in weather and social mood as spring nears.
The Philadelphia Society of the Cincinnati will today unveil a Washington monument begun in 1811. Quaker City residents are portrayed as diligent workers from early times.
Clerks at Philadelphia hotels demand guests file an antemortem statement at the office before retiring for the night. The measure, officials say, saves work for the coroner.
The item jokes that if King George has made Seven illions in speculation, investing that sum in Kansas City real estate would provide a comfortable life, concluding with the comment in the poorhouse.
A North American note expresses regret missing a Saturday gathering. It quotes a hypothetical line from George praising the unchanged old town, signaling sentiment about continuity and local pride.
The Sultan of Morocco sought to suppress war reports by decapitating eighty conspirators, but his attempt failed as there was no African concert to disrupt the effort.
A remark proposes a cure for Brother Bryan by assigning him a task to shovel silver dollars in the Treasury vaults, implying this would stop his talking. The idea frames the action as an ideal job for him within the Treasury.
A young woman died in New York after consuming ice cream, a grim incident that prompted regional comment. Cincinnati residents quickly noted they abstain from New York ice cream and favor Cincinnati ice cream instead, shaping a pointed local reaction.
The article notes the brief halt in Greco-Turkish hostilities allowed Stephen Crane and Richard Harding Davis to reach London for the jubilee. Without the pause, Queen Victoria’s celebration might have been postponed.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes strong suspicion that General Gomez may call on General Weyler in Havana while Weyler is away. It suggests we might visit Weyler ourselves soon for luck, implying a possible future encounter or show of presence.
Sam Jones declares he will oppose only the devil, a bold statement amid tensions that cloud local disputes. The quote signals a defiant stance, framing upcoming confrontations as battles with larger moral stakes rather than ordinary rivals.
Fitzsimmons tells Sam to go get a reputation so he can force a Chicago confrontation. If Sam fails, the scrap falls through and the plan collapses.
The four ply defeat of Prince Constantine shakes cherished traditions as comic opera Princes have long won victories and shown valor, leading to the belief that a prince wins easily.
The piece portrays Dom Paul as superior in diplomacy over Joseph Chamberlain amid Britain and Transvaal tensions. It recounts the London treaty, alien immigration laws, Kruger’s fortifications, Delagoa Bay, and arbitration twists, noting Dom Paul’s sly phrases and strategic moves as England seeks pretexts for conflict.
The president warns Congress that US patience may end as Spain struggles in Cuba. If Spain’s sovereignty is declared extinct and the conflict degenerates into useless bloodshed, higher duties may require US action to restore peace. President McKinley faces difficulties gathering corroboration and sends Special Commissioner Calhoun to Cuba to assess conditions and the Ruiz case.
The piece discusses the Cuban crisis, famine, and the push for immediate relief to Americans in Cuba. It notes previous State Department secrecy, President McKinley’s plan to seek Congress for relief funds, and Weyler’s claim that Cuba is pacified while the famine suggests unresolved warfare. It emphasizes that relief actions do not reveal future Cuban policy.
A more hopeful tone settles over the pig iron market this week as inquiries from several large buyers suggest prices have bottomed. Southern irons stocks are not rising and furnaces have enough orders at the current low price to cover a short period. The trade now looks ahead with cautious optimism after months of uncertainty.
A brief note speculates that if Consul General Lee were allowed to publicly reveal all he knows about the Cuban situation he would likely become persona non grata to General Weyler. The remark hints at tensions between officials.
The piece muses that wars could become interminable if verascope battle imagery were synchronized with a phonograph reciting Stephen Crane. Such a combination would deny peace, suggesting a chilling future where conflict is constantly replayed through art and technology.
The Freie Presse reports broad support for Colonel Kiefer of St. Paul as Commissioner of Immigration but notes he may be rejected. President McKinley reportedly will not appoint a move who opposes immigration restrictions. Kiefer favors unrestricted immigration.
A Volksblatt report argues the Senate should set a specific ad valorem sugar duty as urged by Howse, instead of the current ad valorem system that enables the Sugar Trust to evade duties, suggesting this would remove the need to raise beer taxes already heavily taxed.
Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison argues that the defeat of Humphrey street railroad bill returns franchise decisions to race authorities, urging that any extension be presented to civic authorities with honest compensation and clean hands. He calls for fair terms, cheap fares, and good service in franchise contracts.
A playful riddle-like scene features a burglar calmly claiming ease, the letter B boasting self sufficiency, Father Time offering flight lessons, and the minstrel man snatching all three in a whimsical confrontation.
A humorous exchange shows a child seeking revenge on a dentist after a painful visit. The youngster claims to have gotten even by eating onions and limburger beforehand, turning the pain into a punchline.
The passage notes the summer girl and cheerful summer man approaching, with the man expected to earn more than his beard and clothes, and to outperform the others by beating them at all costs.
A brief excerpt notes Miss Brightly rolling cigarettes with a sharp barb about smoking habits. The dialogue alludes to her skill and independence, ending with a wry, self smoking quip. The tone imitates period tabloid humor and social commentary on female behavior.
A peculiar man referenced from a politician's view nears a joke about a scissors sharpener seeking a man with an ax to grind. JACK APPLETON presents a quip-like vignette centered on wordplay and character observation.
Cincinnati notes state the Mt Lookout observatory belongs to the University of Cincinnati and requires a permit for admittance obtainable at the university office in City Hall. Also recorded is J H Pillings noting that the first wife of ex President Benjamin Harrison was Caroline Lavinia Scott, and their marriage occurred in October 1853.
A prominent Oklahoman collapsed and died from heart failure during a poker game. Witnesses reported he failed to draw the fifth heart from his sleeve, prompting medical staff to respond as the scene unfolded.
The annual meeting of the Ohio Hospital for W and Children association was held on Seventh Street with Mrs. G W Oyler presiding. Reports praised hospital work, financial health remained strong, and committee members and forthcoming officer elections were listed, plus details of a charity fete at 777 North Avenue with Dutch lunch, flower decor, and a bicycle parade.
Mrs. Dudley Short of Cincinnati entertained the Cincinnati Sewing Circle in Lexington on May 14 with an old fashioned Kentucky blast. About twenty guests arrived at 11 o'clock for the social event.
The Hartford Courant argues for a tariff that fixes the Treasury deficit without risking Republican votes in the next congressional elections. The piece pins on balancing revenue needs with political support.
The Omaha Bee quotes Adlai Stevenson predicting the next President will be a real Democrat and notes the description could match the only living Democratic ex Vice President. The column ponders how the public would identify the true Democrat if encountered.
The Omaha Bee quips that Emperor William acts like a baseball team manager, claiming Germany would have loaned Greece some army officers if Greece had asked, implying a strategic control over troops as spoils of war and competition.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that Constantine’s baggage is with the Turks, a minor setback for a prince who will enter the last battle in marching order. A comb or toothbrush seems trivial beside the loss of a crown as his fate unfolds.
The nation grows in debt and workers demand higher wages. Once these issues are resolved the question of a genuinely constituted civil service system will be swiftly established. The Philadelphia Inquirer rejects the current humbug system.
The Chicago Times-Herald notes Greece is effectively bankrupt and has repudiated obligations in the past. It expects the country will struggle to float a loan abroad as authorities confront postwar reconstruction tasks, testing the powers' ingenuity and patience.
Sydney Strong writes of Chicago’s post fair landscape from Jackson Park to Garfield Park. He recalls crowds, parks, and monuments, notes the absence of carnival relics, and recalls Moody’s Zion Tabernacle and the Art Building memorial. He muses on whether the city’s glow will endure for future generations. Dr. Walter Bargews is headed to Chicago soon for the Parliament of Religions.
The New York Press lauds Senator Foraker for a temperate, statesmanlike stance on the Morgan resolutions concerning Cuban belligerency. It says his dignified conduct reflects well on his office and notes his discreet zeal as he joins the Foreign Relations Committee.
The heavy rain across the Atlantic coast totaled 10. humidity was high at 501 grains per cubic foot in New York. Fair cooler weather is forecast tomorrow with warmer conditions Sunday. City temperatures ranged from 58 to 69 degrees and humidity varied from 100 to 8 percent. reports from Boston Portland and other cities show cloudy and rainy conditions with winds shifting west to northwest.
Cincinnati’s Chief of Police Philip Deitsch, touring the National Conclave of Police Superintendents in Pittsburgh, receives high praise from colleagues and the Pittsburg press. The article recounts his Civil War service, long Cincinnati tenure since 1886, and noted cases including the Pearl Bryan murder trial where Walling and Jackson were hanged.
At Pittsburg, Dayton police Chief Tom Farrell is praised for unraveling the Bessie Little murder case of 1896. He directed the inquiry, secured Frantz’s capture and conviction, and achieved a rare, widely hailed police triumph. The case ended with Frantz’s admission and his upcoming execution in Columbus.
The Seventh Division Association of the Sigma Nu College Fraternity convened in Columbus for a two day session on May 14. About forty delegates from chapters nationwide attended with a local banquet hosted for delegates Friday night.
May 14 New York gossip notes arrivals from Cincinnati Dayton Greenville Columbus Akron and more. J Goebel G B ms M E Bryan G Goldsmith L F nlington W Cooper among names at the Grand and St Denis. Colonel Fleischmann and son to visit Morris Park and yacht Hiawatha inspection. Ohio Day at Nashville Centennial reportedly moved to June 15 with McKinley expected. Max Maretzek dies at 75. Calvin S Brice to relocate Washington home to Ohio.
Columbus Ohio May 14 The trustees discussed informally the refusal of Captain J K Pollard to resign from the State Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. All members except B L McElroy of Mt Vernon favored retaining Pollard while Dr E A Earhart of Fayetteville was expected to be named steward if Pollard left.
Special dispatch reports that tramp violence in Northern Indiana has inflamed locals who organize bands to mete out summary justice. Large groups roam the countryside with acts of lawlessness, triggering fear and calls for immediate quelling of crimes.
At Chester Park the tenth annual Woodward High School field day yielded many close contests with the Woodward girls supporting in blue. A. H.enshaw and Otis Stock led the event as officials. winners included Wiseman Rendigs Anschutz Hickenlooper and Tomlinson among others, earning medals caps and prizes. The top victors will compete in interscholastic field exercises on May 238.
Paris reports the Duchess d'Alencon buried in St. Philip du Roule with royal families allied to Orleans present. Cardinal Richard gave absolution as the Duc d'Alencon, head bandaged from the Charity Bazaar fire on May 4, where she died.
Florida deadlock ends as Stephen R. Mallory wins the United States Senate seat on the twenty-fifth ballot in Tallahassee. Final vote shows Mallory with 637, Chipley 44, Call 1, with Chipley leading early before votes shifted to Mallory.
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