Commercial Tribune Ads and Subscriptions 1908
The notice lists subscription rates for daily, weekly, and Sunday editions and provides payment methods and foreign rates. It also gives office addresses in Cincinnati Walnut Street, Covington Scott Street, Newport York Street, and Washington Munsey Building with news bureau details.
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Cincinnati Postoffice
Commercial Tribune Company
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Government Place
Eshelby
Great Britain
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London
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Weather report signals dry east of the Rockies
The weather summary notes no rain across the United States east of the Rocky Mountains yesterday, with Pacific coast showers south of Oregon. A low West pressure system brings clouds but fair conditions overall and little change expected in the Ohio Valley. Cincinnati readings ranged from 57 to 81 degrees, with October 15, 1908, recorded by the Local Weather Bureau at 7 p.m. Ninetieth meridian time, compared with the prior three Octobers.
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United States
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Ohio Indiana and West Virginia fair days forecast
Forecast notes Ohio Indiana and West Virginia will see fair Friday and Saturday. South winds become frost risk in Ohio and Indiana with South winds described as fresh to strong in Indiana. West Virginia and Kentucky also forecast fair conditions Friday and Saturday.
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Gaverningett
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ocean Steamship Movements New York and Europe
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures by port cities. Vessels include the Perugia and Eugenia arriving in New York, La Lorraine in Havre, and ships sailing to Liverpool, Hamburg, New York, and other destinations with several transatlantic crossings noted.
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New York
Perugia
Naples
Deutschland
Hamburg
Southampton
Cherbourg
Liverpool
Queenstown
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Plymouth
la Torraine
Havre
Oscar
Copenhagen
Re D'Italia
Aples
Antwerp
Marquette
Philadelphia
Glasgow
St. Johns
N. F
Halifax
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Bremen
Venice
Triest
New Orleans
Teneriffe
Florida
Orunna
Barbados
Singapore
Admiral Oley
China
Japan
San Francisco
la Lorraine
Cedric
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
Adriatic
Boston
Baltic
Bohemian
Montreal
London
Cincinnati Hotel Arrivals List
A long list of hotel guests arrives in Cincinnati including Haviin s Hirsh from Baltimore J Fiese from New York J R Bruce from St Paul and many others. The roster spans multiple cities such as Boston Chicago Indianapolis Cleveland and Richmond with numerous names and affiliations noted.
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Cincinnati
Haviin
S. Hirsh
Baltimore
H. Murray
St Louis
J. F. Fiese
New York
J. R. Bruce
St. Paul
R. H. Ferguson
Boston
Palace
Kenton
W. A. Briggs
Buffalo
J. W. Strain
Clinton
Ind
J. Delno
Munro
C. H. Hopkins
Indianapolis
A. H. Budge
J. H. Latchford
Chicago
C. BP. Wood
Grand—W. ©. Henry
Waltham
Mass
C. E. Beals
D. EH. Mather
Salem
W. H. Parker
Beverly
Ohio
St. Nicholas
T. W. Fell
W. B. Dunn
Cleveland
Fr. Jewett
B. K. Farnham
Barher
M. J. Géary
M. R. Walton
Eb, N. Hague
Elyria
J. J. McKenna
Honesdale
Linton
W. F. la Bruta
Richmond
S. Kahn
M. P. Woodall
M. David
Rochester
Register Today Vote Now
The notice urges readers to register to be eligible to vote. It frames voting as a civic duty and emphasizes urgency to register immediately.
The Size of It in Ohio Finance Debates
Governor Harris attacks Judge Harmon over state money deposits arguing Harmon misstates the figures and accuses favoritism. Harris says Ohio voters will correct missteps and rejects Harmon's silence on platform issues.
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Westerville
Harris
Judson Harmon
Judge Harmon
Ohio
John M. Pattison
Harmon
Eaton
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Preble County National Bank
State of
Fronts and funds in Bryanism debates facing Georgia
A political column mocks the Bryanism stance in the South and critiques Chairman Mack for promising an exhibition of Bryanism meeting public Republican faith. The writer predicts a cataclysm as Bryan gears up for a 1912 bid after a metaphorical debris crawl.
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Georgia
Empire State
South
Bryan
Mack
Republican Party
Messrs
Watterson
Harmon
Prophet from New Jersey Predicts Severe Winter for Democrats
The text notes Abram Pennyman of New Jersey claims a hard winter ahead based on corn husks, squirrels at work, and the moon's orbit. It ties Democratic hopes to frosts and omens, jokes about politicians, and urges preparation using Commercial Tribune ads as a practical step.
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Abram Pennyman
New Jersey
Abram
Judge Harmon
Kiefer
Bigelow
Commercial Tribune
Arnold von Winkelried and Judson Compare Leadership Sketch
A rough editorial pair compares historical and modern figures. It links Arnold von Winkelried’s spear sacrifice to Judge Harmon gathering questions and pressing issues. The piece notes resemblance between Arnold and Judson, and contrasts with Alton B. The tone remains pithy and opinionated.
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Arnold von Winkelried
Judge Harmon
Arnold
Judson
Alton B
Judsoh
Omaha Bee Probes Bryan Attitude on Deep Waterways
The Omaha Bee questions Colonel Watterson and asks neighbors to reveal Bryan’s stance on the deep waterways issue discussed at Chicago. No definitive answer has surfaced from observers or sources.
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Colonel Watterson
Mr. Bryan
Omaha Bee
Chicago
Lager beer as intoxicant sparks Georgia debate
The Augusta Chronicle questions whether lager beer is an intoxicant and notes confusion over Georgia alcohol laws. The piece references prohibition notions and contrasts with Milwaukee practices to probe state stance and local attitudes.
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Augusta
Georgia
Milwaukee
Georgia Democrats Press Bryan Appeal and Money Call
The Atlanta Constitution quotes Chairman Mack urging Georgia Democrats to support William Jennings Bryan and his platform, questioning Georgia apathy and fundraising urgency. The appeal asks for quick contributions to Herman Ridder in Chicago, claiming an irresistible Bryan force but offering little clear evidence beyond rhetoric.
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Atlanta Constitution
Mack
Georgia
Bryan
Augusta
South
Republican Party
Democrats of
Chairman Mack
Bria
Herman Ridder
Annex
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Mason and Dixon
Ae. Raton
Oui
State campaign questions linger as Judge Harmon acts
On November 3 the schedule runs short while Judge Harmon prepares to define his position on key issues in the state campaign. The article notes limited time before the vote and anticipates Harmon’s formal stance on disputed questions.
Vienna Safe From Threat of Peters Hunts
The article compares the danger of Peter marching on Vienna with Bryan's election, arguing Vienna should feel secure regardless of the presidential outcome and dismissing the immediate threat.
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Peter
Servia
Vienna
Bryan
Indiana spellbinders plot with Wa Bash writers
The sentence hints that Indiana politicians from both parties align with the Wa bash literati to publish their speeches as a book.
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Indiana
Judge Parker Declines Opinion on Bryan Election Question
The judge states he has no opinion on the election of Mr. Bryan, noting opinions cannot exist on nonexistent matters. He emphasizes he cannot rule on a non-existent issue.
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Judge Parker
Mr. Bryan
Judge Harmon Salutes Parker as Democ racy's Winkelried
Judge Harmon hails Judge Parker calling him the Arnold von Winkelried of Democracy. Mr Bryan seeks clarification on the phrase and its significance.
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Harmon
Parker
Arnold von Winkelried
Bryan
First Letter From Lun non Recipient in Cincinnati
The question asks who will receive the first Lun non letter under the two cent postage rule in Cincinnati. The source does not provide a named recipient, only a procedural reference to the first letter in the city. Without concrete names or dates, a specific person cannot be identified.
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Cincinnati
Water Source Question Dampens Boiling Gag
The remark about boiling water meets a practical snag as the speaker questions where the water will come from. The exchange highlights a gap between joke setup and feasibility.
One Pupil in Ferry County School Becomes Lone Student
Johnny Jorgensen, 11, is the district’s sole school age pupil under M. R. Honeyman in a district near Kettle Falls Washington. The district operates with a trained teacher and has funds and a state appropriation of seven cents per pupil per school day, the highest in the United States.
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Johnny Jorgensen
United States
Kettle Falls
Ferry County
Wash
M. R. Honeyman
Spokane
Conclave Pride and Charity Review in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati writer lauds a Knights Templar conclave for its spectacle and quality members. He reviews the twelfth annual United Jewish Charities report, noting donations, business starts, and tuberculosis care, and praises Hughes High School cornerstone plans and the lasting impact of benefactor gifts.
FRIEND IN NEED. ACASE OF MISREAD NOTICE
A train passenger spots a dress suitcase protruding from an overhead rack and assumes a friend jumped off early. The suitcase is placed at the next station and sent back on the reverse train. The friend unexpectedly appears, revealing the error and delivering a moral about minding one’s own business.
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Shore Line
New London
Decay of Stones in Built Environments
The article explains that stone decay stems from stone structure and composition, with rain and moist air as primary destructive agents. It notes urban acids in polluted air dissolve in rain and infiltrate stone, causing decay, while blocking water ingress is key to slowing damage.
Opal Ring Brings Ill Luck After Burglary in Paterson
A burglar stole jewelry including an opal ring from Mrs. Silas Smith in Paterson New Jersey. Locals attribute a curse to the ring noting multiple owners faced misfortune and personal ruin while it remained in their possession.
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Silas Smith
Patérgon
N. J
Tad Stick
Cera
Spy Mirror Prompted Neighbor Complaint in Brooklyn
A Philadelphia woman visited New York with a small spy window mirror to view callers from her Brooklyn apartment. After attaching the device to a window sill she settled in until the apartment owner asked her to remove it. Neighbors claimed the setup seemed to surveil their rooms.
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Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Five In One Family Letter Supports Taft Vote
A reader from Sharon Ohio argues four sons will vote for Taft this year, adding to five family members supporting Taft. The letter emphasizes family loyalty and timely voting ahead of the presidential election.
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Commercial Tribune
Taft
M. J. Browne
Sharon
Hamilton County
O. Luzern
Bryan's Shift From Radicals to Cautious Campaign Tactics
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan for abandoning his bold radical stance in 1900, noting his pursuit of conservative support while omitting controversial pledges. It cites the Charleston News and Courier on his cautious rhetoric and alleges influence from the Big Four and figures like Taggart and Kern. The piece questions the missing $300,000 from Bryan's financial history and accuses him of double-dealing in campaign promises and contributions.
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Denver
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
The
Charleston News and Courier
Bryan
Ingalls
Vanderbilts
Big Four
Mr. Kern
Thomas Taggart
Jack Hamlin
French Act
Taggart
Indiana Democracy
Lst
Ryans
Rockefellers
Belmonts
Mr. Mack
Parker
Omaha
Mack
Standard Oil
Haskell
White House
Ohio voters face liquor issue as Rose county law erupts
The Democratic State Committee in Ohio provoked a clash with liquor interests by denying temperance as an issue while courting support from the Personal Liberty League and brewers. Counties voting on saloons show temperance as a defining fault line, harming Democrats and boosting Governor Harris as the November 3 election nears.
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Ohio
Harris
Rose County
Personal Liberty League
Rose Law
Harmon
Columbus
Bryan Campaign Money Lists Scrutinized by Examiner
Chicago Examiner analyzes Bryan campaign fund lists accusing omissions and favoring supporters. It questions why Gompers and Ryan are underrepresented and notes large contributions from Nicoll and Sheehan. The piece casts Rockefeller ties and Standard Oil influence as shaping Bryan’s fundraisers.
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Chicago Examiner
Bryan
Mr. Gompers
Gompers
Mr. Bryan
Ryan
Europe
Senate
de Lancey Nicoll
Mr. Ryan
Mr. Nicoll
Nicoll
Rockefeller
Rogers
Archbold
Standard Oil
Haskell
Sheehan
R. Sheehan
Taft’s Ohio Campaign Emphasizes Labor Record
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times reports Judge Taft touring Ohio with a strong home campaign. He defends his labor decisions as expanding union rights while opposing secondary boycotts and unlawful employer interference. Campaign managers are urged to highlight these labor positions against Bryan’s portrayal.
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Pittsburg
Gazette-Times
Taft
Ohio
Mr. Bryan
Goupers
Répubican
Gompers
Bryan
Kentucky Welcomes The Next President In Reformist Shift
The upcoming U.S. president visits Kentucky as the state emerges from Democratic dominance. The piece notes shifting attitudes toward Republicans, urging alignment with the party of progress. Taft’s tour is cited as boosting enthusiasm and presenting the candidate to voters.
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United States
Kentucky
South
King Bryan
Taft
Imulus
Ghance
Chandler
Taft Addresses Rally to Outline Constructive Program
A Republican rally urges Louisville voters to hear Taft tonight as he expounds a progressive program. Supporters stress Taft’s leadership and feel his presentation will convince independents and party members alike, promoting unity and confidence in his plans.
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Iseum
Bryan
Sands
Independen
Louisville
Taft
Lindsay the Watterson
Sherley
United States
Wilshire Whittaker wedding prenuptial events listed
Social notes detail a sequence of parties for the Wilshire and Whittaker families ahead of their October wedding at Calvary Church. Attendees include Miss Whittaker, Mr. Wilshire, and numerous relatives and friends with teas, theater parties, luncheons, suppers, and travel updates across Cincinnati and nearby towns.
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Wilshire-Whittaker
Calvary Church
Ifton
Country Club
G. H. Guthrie
Miss Whittaker
Wilshire
Jack
Frances Forchheimer
Judith Colston
Maud Sattler
Grace Probasco
Ellen Barry
Billy Hunt
Edward Koehler
Harrison Guthrie
Hugh Whittaker
James Whittaker
Whittaker
Benton Stevens
Reneey
Edward Colston
Henry Probasco
Old Age Pension Plan Echoes From Bavarian Parish
In Klingenberg Bavaria residents born in the parish would receive £12 16s yearly with no upkeep rates. If invested at 3 percent this would yield about £1,500 at age 60. The plan hinges on proving parish birth to qualify.
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Westminster
Klingenberg
Aschaffenberg
Bavaria
Influence of mountains shapes Welsh character
A London Evening Standard piece argues mountains give strength and virtue. It praises Wales hill men for independence and self-reliance, calling them nature's gentlemen and noting how rugged terrain fosters simple, pure living.
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London Evening Standard
Wales
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