Commercial Tribune 1908 Subscription Rates and Offices
The Commercial Tribune announces foreign and domestic subscription options with monthly and yearly rates. It lists multiple office locations including Cincinnati Walnut Street and Government Place, Walnut Hills Covington Newport and London bureaux, and states pay in advance with various remittance methods.
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Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati Post Office
Commercial Tribune Company
Walnut Street
Government Place
E. O. Eshelby
Great Britain
Universal Union
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Cincinnati
Walnut Hills
Gilbert Av
Sup- Covington
Scott St
Newport
York St. Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Trafalgar Square
Amer
Weather shifts as Northwest high brings relief in May
The weather page notes warm interior and Atlantic coast conditions with a slow eastward move of a low pressure area. A Northwest high brings cooler conditions and expected relief, while showers and thunderstorms occurred yesterday in the West. Cincinnati reached 91 degrees, 67 low, for May 28 1908 with clear skies later and light precipitation recorded.
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Atlantic
Cincinnati
Northwestern Ohio and Nearby States Weather Brief
Frontal system brings showers Friday and Saturday across Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia. Cooler air moves in by Friday especially in southern areas. Strong south winds and squalls accompany the precipitation with unsettled conditions extending into Indiana Friday and Saturday.
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Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Indiana
Ocean Steamship Movements In May News
Maritime traffic reports show arrivals and departures across Atlantic routes. Vessels listed include Liguria Alice Venezia Luetzow Pannonia Duke de Abruzzi Carpathia and many others with ports Genoa Naples Liverpool Cherbourg and New York cited along with Marconi communications near Sable Island and Sandy Hook.
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New York
Liguria
Genoa
Alice
Triest
Venetia
Naples
Luetzow
Bremen
Halifax
Derfflinger
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Deutschland
Hamburg
la Savoie
Havre
Carpathia
United States
Copenhagen
Sable Island
Saxonia
Liverpool
Queenstown
Boston
Marcon
Manuel Calvo
Cadiz
Barcelona
Ivernia
Kensington
Montreal
Quebec
Merion
Philadelphia
Pannonia
Duke de Abruzzi
Fiume
Glasgow
St. Johns
N. F
Caledonian
Sable
Arizona Admission Sparks Ship Naming Jokes
A Philadelphia Ledger item quotes a Arizona booster predicting admission will come and noting a joke that the territory will need a battle ship name, reflecting ongoing debate over statehood and military symbolism.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Arizona
Telegram Scheme Tangles Bryan and Taft in Campaign Push
The piece details a political setup involving William Jennings Bryan Marie Henry and Secretary Taft over a campaign publicity bill. Bryan’s telegrams to Ollie James John Williams and Champ Clark prompted Taft to respond citing a Burrows letter. the House passed the bill as Bryan and Henry pressed the effort, while Watterson and Henry noted the trap.
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Nebraska
Taft
Bryan
Marie Henry
Beau Ideal
Preuix Chevalier
Louisville
John Williams
Champ Clark
Ollie James
Congress
Ollie
John
Champ
Marse Henry
Mr. Bryan
Burrows
Watterson
Senator Burrows
William Jennings
Harris
D. 8
Creamer
State House
D. Staley Creamer
Pattison
Hamilton DeWeese
New Democratic
DeWeese
Pennsylvania
James H. Newman
Miami County
Columbus
Garber-Finley
Newman
John P. Brennan
Urbana
New Democratic State Executive Committee
Hearst McClellan Mayor Race Delays Questioned
The essay argues for speedy justice in the Hearst McClellan contest for New York mayor. It notes a recount begun after three years and initial gains for Hearst, criticizing delays as undermining voters will and neutral justice.
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New York
Hearst
George B. McClellan
McClellan
Tammany
Bryans
Bryan
Three-Cent Fare Row Hits Springfield Republican
The Springfield Republican faced criticism for inferring Cleveland’s three-cent fare as a model. Letters from Cleveland residents challenge the apparent claim, distinguishing appearances from reality and stressing a gap between rhetoric and fact.
Cleveland Fare Controversy Over Three Cent Rides
The piece argues that Cleveland’s three cent fare is frequent and burdens workers, with transfers increasing costs. It cites letters to The Republican from F J Starbaugh and others criticizing Tom Johnson and his fulfillment of promises, noting service cuts and overcrowding.
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Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Republican
F. J. Starbaugh
Rocky River
Euclid Beach
John M. Sterling
J. F. Erney
The
Woman Fined and Imprisoned for Scolding Pittsburg Citizens
Carrie Nation was fined $50 and jailed for nonpayment after scolding Pittsburg's wealthy. supporters call the sentence a travesty of justice and a punishment for aiming at the right sinners.
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Pittsburg
Carrie Nation
Restoring the Double Eagle Motto Sees Mixed Public Confidence
The Muskogee Phoenix notes that restoring the motto to the double eagle signals some public confidence, but doubt resurfaces as the coin’s purchasing power is tested at the sea shore.
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Muskogee
Death of Mrs Gunness sparks Hoosier literary debate
In the Bonnie Banks of Wabash, readers weigh a new piece on Brunhilda Gunness while discussions turn to a possible death themed work. Writers and critics in Indiana weigh taste and cultural direction in regional literary circles.
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Bonnie Banks of
Wabash
Scandinavian Tidende Eulogizes Governor Johnson
The Scandanavische Tidende in Minneapolis faces a dispute after praising Governor Johnson in Scandinavian sagas. A local Nebraska correspondent accuses unfair advantage in coverage, noting the columnist tends to respond rather than argue directly.
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Minneapolis
Nebraska
Johnson
Georgia State Banking Association Expands Premises
Advocates of Hoke Smith clash with Joe Brain’s supporters as the Georgia State Banking Association is forced to enlarge its premises.
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Hoke Smith
Joe
New York Legislature Faces Mae Wood Plattform Repudiation
The New York Legislature plans to repudiate Mae Wood Plattform when next electing a Senator, signaling a political shakeup and potential shift in support. The move underscores tensions within state politics and signals upcoming scrutiny of Mae Wood Plattform’s candidacy.
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New York
Mae Wood
Hill sails for Europe opens path for Bryan nomination
David Bennett Hill declares intention to sail for Europe, clearing the way for Mr. Bryan to nominate himself without fear or trembling. The scene suggests early political maneuvering as candidates position for support.
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David Bennett Hill
Europe
Mr. Bryan
Connecticut Republicans Consider Lilley for Governorship
A faction of Connecticut Republicans discusses nominating Representative Lilley for the governorship, aiming to elevate him to the state’s top elected post as part of a strategic leadership move.
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Connecticut
Lilley
Objection to uninstructed delegates raises issue
The note reasons Mr. Bryan objects to uninstructed delegates as they are told not to be guided by him. It also quips that the straw hat withstands the derision and harsh criticism amid stormy weather.
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Judson Har Mon
Columbus
Xenia
William L. Finley
Harmon
Wallace D. Yaple
Chillicothe
Finley
Judge Harmon
Mayor Yaple
Yaple
Mr. Finley
Mat R. Denver
Sixth District
Florence
Denyer
Hotels Show Visitors From Various States
At the Dennison Hotel in Linton last night James Handy of Louisville spoke on hot tips from horse racing. Florida visitor James Baird discussed orange crops and travel heat while noting mad dog scares and rabies statistics.
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Linton
Dell Leath
James Baird
Florida
Dennison
Jacksonville
Baird
Ohio
Victorian Names Clash Over Baby Girl in Comic Snippet
A June Bohemian notes the many favorite names among relatives for a baby girl. Grandpa prefers Arabella while Auntie pushes Patrice and Sister backs Isabella, but the christening ends up Mary Jane after a long family vote with many strong contenders.
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Theodora
Claribel
Ghannns
Leonora
Jeanette
Estelle
Grandpa
Arabella
Auntie
Patrice
Isabella
Clarice
Reds Winning Streak Driven by Timely Hitting Says Letter
A Cincinnati reader argues the Reds win through consistent hitting not luck, hoping the streak continues to October 4. The letter links fan pride and city vitality to strong play and visiting crowds, noting Detroit’s success and economic benefits. It also includes verses about a dog and a Norwoodian concern over worn running boards on Cincinnati streetcars.
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Norwood
Cincinnati
Trinidad planter claims sugar cane paper mill breakthrough
A Trinidad sugar planter reports a practical method to turn bagasse into paper and has built an 85 000 mill adjacent to his factory. Consul General Guenther notes paper produced worth 24 a ton, with about 1.25 tons of cane yielding one ton of pulp, suggesting the process may be inexpensive and potentially profitable without sugar production.
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Trinidad
Richard Guenther
Frankfort
Germany
Guenther
Novelist Inquiries At Daytime Bookstore
A Chicago bookstore clerk replies to a pretty stenographer seeking novels of the night. She notes only novels of the day are available while requesting titles for late reading briefing.
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Chicago News
Hotel Arrivals List From Cincinnati Area Hotel Ledger
A lengthy roster lists arriving individuals and pairs at Cincinnati area hotels, naming many travelers and their home cities such as Buffalo Philadelphia Dallas Cleveland New York Chicago Indianapolis and others. The compiled register includes multiple surnames and initials with scattered affiliations and destinations.
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Palace
C. J. Dudley
Buffalo
W. G. Murray
Dallas
W. W. Stevens
Alderson
W. Va
Thomas Robb
Philadelphia
Munro
Henry Abram
Tampa
H. C. Heasorn
Brookville
Ind
J. C. Jacobson
New York
H. F. Yeager
Portsmouth
Havlin
Asa Goddard
Cleveland
R. L. Jaynes
Hartford
Conn
J. M
Chicago
Ibson
F. H. Gallagher
Greeley, Col
P. E. Denny
J. M. Wikel
Huntington
L. W. den
Indianapolis
Derie & Eat Levi
Star
Hint
L. Cooley
Methodist Bishop Quayle Elected Amid Controversy and Praise
Special correspondence from Baltimore notes mixed reactions as Bishop W A Quayle, longtime educator and pastor, wins Episcopal election amid rumors of a past romance. Delegates praise his service record while observers cite his prior lecture and preaching engagements in Cincinnati and beyond.
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W. A.quayle
St. James
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Independence Avenue
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Meridian Street
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Baker University
Baldwin
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Quayle
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St. Paul’s Methodist Church
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Music Hall
Hamilton County
Donald Guthrie
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church of America
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George B. Winton
Nashville
Connection Organ
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Charles B. Galloway
Frank M. Bristol
Bristol
McKinley
Ohio
Metropolitan Church
Western Christian Advocate
Cincinnati
David H. Moore
Frank Bristol
Washington
Northwestern University of Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Thor Bishop
Leather Shoes for Horses a New Market in Australia
A French journal via Le Franc Parleur reports leather horseshoes gaining traction in Australia. The leather seeks to protect hooves with grass or fine sand ground, enabling travel when iron shoes risk damage. Higher initial cost is offset by durability and security, with potential broader adoption expected.
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le Franc Parleur
Australia
Ohio Supreme Court blocks Gayman mandamus probe
The Ohio Supreme Court refused to permit Chairman Gayman to file a mandamus to force payment of a first day’s expenses from the probe fund. Justices ruled the issues are already addressed in a Hamilton County Circuit Court case, delaying resolution until after summer adjournment and possibly after the election. The decision halts the mandatory filing and keeps the local case active.
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Gayman
Cincinnati
Guilbert
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Supreme Court
Price
Davis
Summers
Columbus Dispatch
Hiram Rulison
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Rullson
Theodore Horstman
John B. McMahon
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T. P. Lion
Quintion R. Lane
Columbus
John H. Doyle
Toledo
Frank H. Dinsmore
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