Commercial Tribune Historical Masthead and Addresses
The item lists the 1908 masthead details for The Commercial Tribune with publication info, price rates, and multiple bureau addresses including Walnut Hills Covington Newport Washington and London. It notes circulation and subscription terms and provides postal and contact data for offices and foreign mailing regions.
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Paca
Covington
Scott St
Newport
York St
Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Trafalgar Square
Amier
Weather Outlook For Interior After Low Pressure Passes
Cooler weather is forecast for the interior as the low pressure moves east across the lake regions. Thunderstorms and showers remain numerous but should give way to more seasonable conditions. In Cincinnati yesterday the high reached 86 degrees and the low 70 degrees. Weather record for May 26, 1908, ends at 8 p.m.
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Cincinnati
Midwest Weather Forecast Summary
Ohio fair Wednesday with cooler northern areas and eastward winds. Kentucky fair in the west with showers in the east and colder air. Indiana fair Wednesday with showers and cooler Thursday and fresh east winds. West Virginia showers Wednesday and Thursday.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Ocean Steamship Movements Across Major Ports
Shipping updates show multiple arrivals from New York London and Bremen including Vaderland Kronprinz Wilhelm Lucania Oceanic and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Several ships sail for Boston Genoa New York and other ports with diversions via Cherbourg Plymouth and Queenstown.
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Antwerp
Vaderland
New York
Bremen
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Fastnet
Lucania
Liverpool
Queenstown
London
Sable Island
Oceanic
Southampton
Hook
Altonia
Triest
Louisiana
Bordeaux
Kaiser Wilhelm IL
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Glasgow
Moville
Boston
Gibraltar
Naples
Genoa
Libau
Korea
New New York
Rottedam
Argentina
Moncenisco
Philadelphia
Monviso
New Orleans
Norfolk
Marseilles
Quebenstown
Copenhagen
Christiania
Nord America
Hamburg
Halifax
The Waters-Pierce Case in Texas reviewed
A book compiling the Southwest and West series Battling With a Great Corporation by Frederick Upham Adams relays Henry Clay Pierce versus Standard Oil. Skinner and Kennedy publish the work, presenting a detailed defense of strong combinations in trade and a precedent for restraint of trade cases.
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Southwest
West
Henry Clay Pierce
Louis
Standard Oil Company
Frederick Upham Adams
Skinner & Kennedy
St. Louis
Waters-Pierce
Texas
Serious Republican opposition to Taft shows in pamphlet move
An anonymous pamphlet edition titled Serious Republican Opposition to W. H. Taft is circulated by a literary bureau to major cities. The piece, printed under The American Economist, is a campaign against Taft backed by the Sugar Trust, sugar interests, and allies. It argues no real serious opposition exists and asserts Taft’s Chicago nomination is settled.
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American Economist
W. H. Taft
Mr. Taft
Chicago
Sugar Trust
Louisiana
Texas
Michigan
Taft
William H. Taft
William Howard Taft
United States
Editor Harden Trial Sparks German Legal Controversy
The German Supreme Court adopts an unfavorable ruling on editor Harden’s libel case against Count von Moltke, labeling the trial unfair and a travesty of justice. In New York, Justice Morschauser denies bail for Harry Thaw, citing public safety and mental state, urging confinement pending recovery or certainty of no danger.
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Supreme Court of Appeals of
Germany
Harden
Count von Moltke
Daniel
New York
Justice Morschauser
Supreme Court
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Editor Harden vindicated as German Supreme Court condemns court methods
The German Supreme Court of Appeals overturns the second trial in Editor Harden’s case, ordering retrial and denouncing lower court conduct. The decision upholds Harden’s charges against von Moltke and Prince Eulenberg, framing the verdict as a defense of press freedom and a rebuke to official influence.
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von Moltke
Prince Eulenberg
Rome
Supreme Court
Harden
Thegtitled Rascals
Jesson
Supreme Court of Appeals
Rumor on Rourke Cochran Swaps Parties in Political Theater
The Washington Star reports rumors that Rourke Cochran might back the Prohibition ticket after speeches for the President and support Debs via Senator Foraker. The notice refutes the rumor, stating Cochran will back Rourke Cochran throughout the process.
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The
Washington Star
Rourke Cochran
Senator Foraker
Prohibition
Debs
Bandits Hold Up Pittsburg Trolley Car
In Pittsburg last Monday three bandits robbed a trolley car. They covered the motorman and conductor with guns and plundered passengers. They escaped with watches and $11,000 in checks and cash.
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Pittsburg
Demand to widen Salt River prompts project talk
The article notes rising numbers expected to go up Salt River this year and cites a clear push for widening and deepening the stream. It names Bryan Watson Debs Cannon Fairbanks Knox La Follette and the G. Fred Wmns. party as contributing voices in the discussion.
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Salt River
Messrs
Bryan
Watson
Debs
Cannon
Fairbanks
Knox
la Follette
Honest Thought Coined In Civic Stewardship
The Topeka State Journal urges a consistent standard of honesty across politics and business stating honesty has no limit of action and should govern men in all fields. The editorial emphasizes integrity as universal and essential in public life and commerce.
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Topeka State Journal
Governor Johnsons Bureau Predicts Votes At Denver Ballot
The Johnson group forecasts 387 votes on first ballot in Denver with a possible rise to 417. Ohio awaits Grosvenor’s confirmation before belief, and even then uncertainty lingers.
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Johnson
Denver
Grosvenor
Ohio
Returning member seeks re election blame on Dear Uncle Jo
A departing or returning official frames his bid for renewal by accusing the devoted head of Uncle Jo in Illinoy of the do nothing charge. The remark targets a named leader and places responsibility for inaction on him as the election looms.
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Illinoy
Optimist quote from Leslie M. Shaw sparks debate on allies' basis
Former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw asserts optimism needs ground. The remark questions where allies find basis for hopeful expectations amid current strains.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Duel near Paris promises ice cream and pie after show
The Duc de Estedoz and Count Feste tics are set for a duel near Paris next Friday. After the affair, ice cream and pie will be served to attendees.
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Duc de Estedoz
Count Festetics
Paris
House leadership roles map to New York representation
Speaker Cannon chairs the House while Leader Murphy assigns Greater New York delegates. The arrangement places policy control with the national chamber and regional selection with the local party bloc, shaping legislative priorities and regional influence.
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Cannon
House
Murphy
Greater New York
Time for Tom Platt to Prepare Better Behavior
The remark questions Tom Platt's conduct after a near escape, urging him to start behaving himself and make proper preparations for future conduct.
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Tom Platt
Bas la Merry Widow Hoch the June Bride
A playful nod appears to celebrate a theatrical or bridal scene with phrases bas la and Hoch the June bride, suggesting a lighthearted or cultural moment. The fragment hints at European flair and seasonal wedding imagery without additional context.
Rain Stone Proves Accurate Weather Predictor In Avondale
A Avondale resident bets on rain based on a rock in his yard that supposedly sweats when rain is near. By afternoon a downpour proves the claim, and he muses on selling the rock as a front yard barometer.
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Avondale
Vine Street
Life Insurance Aids Millions Across Christendom
The article extols life insurance as a vast, living force shaping millions of families through monthly payouts to beneficiaries and endowments. It notes tens of millions paid yearly, hundreds of millions held by policyholders, and twelve thousand million dollars in force, highlighting the global, moral reach of the system.
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Standard Companies
Christendom
United States
Visitors and Opinions Reported in Hotels Across the Nation
In hotels, W M Brawley discusses how banana cultivation slows Philippine industry and its social effects. L W Sponner touts Texas snake hunting as a lucrative, underappreciated industry supplying rattlesnakes to circuses. G W Alling notes future ship naming limits as US navy expansion nears, with Utah and Oklahoma seeking state representation. T W Williams explains farmers seek skilled workers of good character, seen as part of the farming family.
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Texas
L. W. Sponner
Brownsville
Tex
San Antonio
The Man with the Plow and Nine Children
Minna Irving in Leslie's Weekly tells of John Davidson arriving with nine children and a plow in a tale that blends farewell to Europe with a vow to work. He sold livestock to carry the plow which he says remains his steadfast tool through failed ventures. The piece ends by calling for Freedom’s wide fields to be opened to the family.
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Minna Irving
Leslie’s Weekly
John Davidson
Caledonia
Europe
Greenock
Names linked to addresses in Chicago and across states
A long list of individuals and spouses connected to various cities including Chicago Ottawa Steubenville Paducah Lexington Columbus New York Baltimore Nashville and Memphis. The entries pair names with multiple city and state locations and sometimes with accompanying spouses or initials.
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Lander Oweees P
Atlanis
Aeeene
Little Rock
Baltimore
Louisville
Memphis
Buffalo
Montgomery
Nashville
P.c
Charlotte
Verpenes
New Orleans
New York
Chattanooga
Norfolk
Caan
Pueblo Well
Neeesees City
Papia City
Egina
St. Louis Co
el Paso
St. Paul
Galveston
San Antoni
Grand Rapids
Santa Fe
Shreveport
Springfield
Vicksburg
C. Ville
Washington
Kansas Ty
Toledo
J. Atkins
Chicago
Emery
R. L. Tillon
Rising Sun
B. W. Davig
Wife
Lexington
Co. A. Young
B. le Sourd
Xenia
O. Lackman
T. E. Snyder
Indianapolis
J. P.lind
Columbus
W. A. Snyder
J. P. del Camp
Pitcher
Boston
Dennison
W. J. Payton
Ironton
W. J. Lynn
H. W. Stabler
Middletown
S. A. Sammons
Burnet
W. 8. Morrow
L. B. Miller
G. A. Armstrong
John L. Vance
St. Nicholas
J. J. Stettheimer
T. G. Tinsley
J. H. Hahlo
Thomas Ferguson
Grand
N. C. Barnum
Carmi
Ill
Margaret Day
Dayton
R. F. Booth
O. B. Polk
Tennessee
Ballot Sealed for Sunday as Bishops Vote Tallies Delayed
In Baltimore on May 26 during bishop elections a 5:30 pm ballot sparked excitement but no counts. Advocate J M Buckley urged sealing the ballots until Monday to spare delegates Sabbath distraction and allow ministers to preach tomorrow without late night tallying. A Dickinson College anecdote followed about Rev Dr George G Reed describing a storm to a spellbound audience.
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Tribune
Baltimore
J. M. Buckley
New York
George G. Reed
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Reed
Episcopal
Mackintosh
Decline of Democratic party press across the Midwest
The piece notes that since 1896 the Democratic press faded in many states from Indiana to Nebraska, leaving few state papers of influence. It laments that Democrats rely on Republican papers for notices and compare the situation to an army without a general or a church without a preacher.
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Cleveland
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Omaha
Democratic
Democratic Party
West
Kissing Day at Hungerford Marks Old World Hocktide
Hungerford yesterday held the quaint Hocktide celebration under a charity scheme that keeps the manor’s old court rites. Horn blasts echoed as perambulators with staves collected pennies from male housekeepers and kisses from visiting ladies, while a Hocktide jury convened to appoint the Constable Coroner and other historic officers.
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Hungerford
Hocktide
Charity Commissioners
Wedding of 10 101 Coupes in Ancient Victory Times
London Answers recalls a legendary royal wedding from antiquity where Alexander the Great weds Darius’s daughter and arranges 100 officers to wed Persian noblewomen and 10 000 Greek soldiers to Asiatic brides. A simple ceremony precedes a five day grand festival in a massive pavilion.
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London Answers
Alexander the Great
Darius
Alexander
Prize Beauty Portrait to Be Published in Illustrated Magazine
Readers who joined the recent beauty contest will see the first prize portrait in next Sunday's Illustrated Magazine. Turn to page five of the magazine section for the portrait and additional features. The magazine comes free with the Commercial Tribune each Sunday.
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Tribune
Cincinnati Probe Fund Vouchers Threaten Court Action
Senator B F Gayman as chairman of the Joint Executive Committee seeks to compel the Auditor of State to honor a 12.85 voucher drawn on a 35,000 fund for the Cincinnati probe with mandamus proceedings to force payment. The case pivots on the act creating the committee and pending Supreme Court review.
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B. F. Gayman
Joint
Executive Committee
Cincinnati
Auditor of State
Columbus
Supreme Court
Theodore Horstman
Dinsmore
Horstman
Commercial Tribune
F. W. van Dusen
Norwalk
State Auditor’s Office
Legislative Committee
Guilbert
van Dusen
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Cincinnati Postoffice
Commercial Tribune Company
Walnut Street
Government Place
ER. O. Eshelby
Great Britain
Universal Postal Union
Commercial
Tribune.co
Commercial Tribune Telephone
Cana
Walnut Hills
Gilbert Ar
Newsboys Super
MD Ekanseccvceha
Lpm
Sete
Rss
Cevasssevesé
Mesiecs Sevestpe
D.tiss
Quebec
Montreal
Winifredian
Devinian
Board of Trustees
Snell
Indies
W. M. Brawley
Philippines
G. W. Alling
Roosevelt
Utah
Oklahoma
Navy
T. W. Williams
Goshen
Ind
New York Mail
M. E
the Democratic Press
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
London Standard
Cayman Vousher
Harmon
Judson Harmon
Findlay
Central Committee
Judge Harmon
James Ross
Tom L. Johnson
Wallace D. Yaple
Chillicothe
E. W. Hanley
James A. Rice
Pattison
Finley
Withrow
Louis Schwab
J. M. Withrow
Board of Elections
Eighth Ward
Charles Burckhardt
Millcreek
Joseph Gigas
John Doherty
Gigas
Doherty
Herbert Bigelow
Central Labor Council
Bigelow
Bigellow
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