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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1908

Page

4

Publication notice from The Commercial Tribune 1908 issue

The text shows an old newspaper masthead from The Commercial Tribune with establishment details, publication information, offices at Walnut Street and Government Place, Cincinnati, and a list of subscription rates and delivery options dated Tuesday October 20, 1908. It reflects postal matter, presidency by C Eshelby, and carrier price points for daily and Sunday editions.

Cincinnati“ Postoffice Commercial Tribune Company Walnut Street C. Eshelby

International Mail Rates and Branch News Listings

Notices detail foreign postage rates through the Universal Postal Union and subscription terms, with payment in advance and various remittance methods. The text lists branch offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport and bureaus in Washington London and Trafalgar Square as sources for news and subscriptions.

Great Britain Universal Postal Union THE Commercial Tribune CO Cincinnati Walnut Hills Gilbert Av Covington Scott St Scott St. Newport York St. Washington Munsey Building London Trafalgar Building Trafalgar Square Roae Americar

Weather ends drought as rainfall spreads westward

The rain area moves east after soaking parts of Nebraska to the Mississippi. Eastern half remains dry with clear skies in Cincinnati where October 19, 1908 records show a high of 83 and a low of 54. Precipitation totals for the day were negligible while the month-to-date excess stands at 2 degrees.

Nebraska Mississippi Cincinnati

Weather Outlook Idaho Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia

Government forecast outlines cooler conditions in Ohio southwest Tuesday and Wednesday with fresh east winds. Indiana expects showers and cooler weather with strong east winds. Kentucky sees fair skies Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler conditions in the west on Wednesday. West Virginia remains fair on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia

Ocean Steamship Movements Reported for Many Ports

A dispatch lists arrivals and departures across major ports. Vessels include the San Giovanni from Naples and the Republic from Liverpool in Boston, with ships like the California and Kaiser Wilhelm II noted at Glasgow and Hamburg respectively. A Kroonland update and Lusitania position near Sandy Hook are provided.

New York San Giovanni Naples Columbia Glasgow Nieuw Amsterdam Rotterdam Boston The Republic Liverpool Queenstown California Kingstonian Galveston Cimric Boulogne Ryndam Cherbourg St. Paul Southampton Bremen Hamburg Bluecher Plymouth Preside Lincoln Kaiser Wilhelm II Pretoria Dover Finland Antwerp Cadiz Manuel Calvo Barcelona London Omaha Philadelphia Theusitania Siasconset Kroonland Sandy Hook Cape CE Teutonic Fastnet Lusitania Montreal Havre

Pierce's Motion Denied in U S Supreme Court Ruling

In Washington on October 19 the Supreme Court denied H. Clay Pierce motion for rehearing in the Waters-Pierce Oil Company case against St Louis Chief of Police Creecy The ruling denied Pierce removal to Texas in the Texas antitrust prosecution against his company.

Washington H. Clay Pierce Waters-Pierce Oil Company St. Louis Creecy City Supreme Court of the United States Today Pierce Texas

Will Not Wed Bowles

Frances Haskell of Guthrie Oklahoma denied a reported engagement to Samuel Bowles Jr son of Samuel Bowles editor of The Springfield Republican The denial was given in Guthrie Oklahoma on October 19 according to The Guthrie Leader editor Leslie G Niblack

Guthrie Okla Frances Haskell Samuel Bowles, Jr Samuel “Bowles Springfield Mass Repubican Leslie G. Niblack Guthrie Leader

Harmon Receivership and Conflicting Rail Report Questions

The piece questions Judge Harmon’s railroads filings to stockholders and county auditors, accusing discrepancies between reports of materials and stocks. It probes his stance on initiative and referendum, whether he would keep receivership if elected Ohio governor, and urges answers to reconcile mismatched statements.

Tuc Rman Prade C. H Harmon Agft Jurgée Harmon Commodore Vanderbilt

U S Fleet in Japanese Waters Aims for Peaceful Visit

The fleet anchors in Japanese waters amid careful diplomacy as Admiral Sperry stresses peaceful aims. Host and guests focus on cordial reception, while some in Japan view the mission as a possible warning. Public sentiment depends on Japan and restraint is urged to avoid war.

Legend of General Apathy Fades With Registration Returns

A keen observer notes the spell binder’s sway waning as registration returns come in. The nightly tour reveals the phenomenon may be a nightmare once sunlight hits the figures, prompting questions about whether the people are thinking more critically or losing faith in his influence.

Christmas Shopping Prompted by Weather and Distance

The notice urges readers to start their Christmas shopping early due to distance and bleak December weather, warning that weather conditions may slow late purchases.

Kern Predicted Victory Meets Doubtful Margin

The report notes Mr. Kern predicts victory yet locals doubt his grasp of victory versus defeat, comparing his certainty to misunderstanding simple terms. No other figures or organizations are specified in the readable text.

Mr. Kern

Campaign fund gifts questioned in Clark, Roger inquiry

A fragment says former Senator Clark and an individual named Roger each donated 1000 dollars to the Bryan campaign fund. The notice raises uncertainty about the Roger identity and notes Sullivan as a possible familiar name.

Clark Roger Bryan Sullivan Ilinoy

Connecticut Man Fined For Kissing Wife

A Connecticut man was fined ten dollars for kissing his wife, a small incident highlighted to illustrate not a widespread practice in the state.

Connecticut

Chicago Election Puts Focus on Education Frat Involvement

The city debates whether the education system or student frats influence policy amid growing concerns. Officials weigh impacts on funding and campus activities as residents call for clearer oversight.

Chicago

Notes and Comments on Convention Trends and Daily Life

The writer reflects on an upcoming city convention for directory workers and contrasts it with Mason centennials. Venus and Jupiter sightings inspire wonder. A kindly motorman gives up a seat, noting fatigue yet respect for women. Anad advertising debates stress continuing marketing and the rise of guarantees under pure food laws.

Night at Queen City social scene features elaborate bridal party

A bride to be, Miss Whit taker, prepares for her tomorrow wedding to Mr. Wilshire with a pink and white rose decor, ten place setting, and guests including Miss Barry Miss Gifford and Mrs Guthrie. The event followed by a Grand appearance with Otis Skinner. Other notes report Miss Mary Frances Keelin’s European tour and marriage to Isom Fairchild in Ashland plus other society movements and travels.

Queen City Wils Miss Whittaker Miss Barry Miss Gifford Grace Probasco Frances” ‘Forchheimer Maud Sattler Guthrie Jack Wilshire Miss Colston Wilshire Otis Skinnéry Grand William P. Hulbert Mecklenburg War Hamm Wilshire William Hunt Edward Koehler Harrison Guthrie Hugh Whit the Commercial Tribune Europe Mary Frances Keelin Catlettsburg Carrollton Keelin Isom Fairchild Ashland Traction Company P. O.lallance Ford Cincinnati Fairchild

Welcome for American fleet in Tokyo hailed as finest reception

Tokyo October 20 The reception accorded the American Atlantic fleet by the Japanese government and people is called the heartiest and most perfectly carried out of the many receptions the fleet has received since Hampton Roads Rear Admiral Sperry says he cannot explain how it was done but notes the welcome to officers and men left a lasting impression on every American who witnessed it

Tas ‘Cet Admiral Sperry Far East Japan United States Tokyo Finan Hampton Roads Sperry Gelderland Puerto Cabello la Guayra Willemstad Venezuela Curacao Granko Roberto Lopez Lopez Maracaibo

English editor honored at Union Club dinner in New York

Lord Northcliffe, the renowned English editor, was the guest of honor at a dinner tonight hosted by Leigh S. Hunt at the Union Club in New York. A notable array of guests attended the event.

New York Lord Northcliffe Union Club Leigh J. Hunt

List of names and places in line of men and women

A long roster lists numerous individuals and cities including Havlin Mont South Lebanon A T Crawford Lexington J H Wilson Lima Palace A D Brown Cleveland C D Shelton New Carlisle Mrs R Emerson Pomeroy Munro C H Geiger Chicago P B Griffey Dayton B Hoffman Philadelphia Joseph S Romfeld Columbus Grand C W Bennett Piqua Roscoe F Walter Blaine E S Worthington Maysville Sam Cahn Louisville St Nicholas Charles A Bieder Cleveland George Jeffrey New York George Phipps Middletown 3 Xk Cunningham Pittsburg Burnet Julian Sterling New York Hugh O Donnell Alliance J W Young Philadelphia Linton H C Fairbanks Schenectady F G Davis Chicago A Thornton Atlanta Honing A F Woodward Nashville W C Patterson Marietta P Chapman Buffalo J W Latimer Chicago Dackman A B Gallaher Lexington G L Morrell Cleveland E M Biliow Springfield EB Hammer Columbus Emery W T Woodward Lexington Vespio Urbana C A Roberts Springfield A P Scott Nelsonville Gibson W A Turner New York W L Hitchcock Portsmouth Charles Koch New York H C Hides New ents weaples.

Chicago P. B. Griffey Dayton B. Hoffman Philadelphia Joseph Romfeld Columbus Ohio Grand C. W. Bennett Piqua Roscoe F. Walter Blaine Worthington Maysville Sam Cahn Louisville St. Nicholas Charles A. Bieder Cleveland George Jeffrey New York George Phipps Middletown Xk Cunningham Pittsburg Burnet Julian Sterling New York City Hugh ‘O’donnell B. B Chase Alliance Honing A. F. Woodward Nashville

Two Battle Ships End Spectacular Around World Cruise

The battleship Maine and the Alabama completed a 408 day voyage spanning about 35 000 miles. From Hampton Roads they visited ports including Port of Spain Rio de Janeiro San Diego Venice Honolulu Aden Singapore Colombo Suez Naples Gibraltar and Portsmouth New Hampshire before anchoring. The Maine's total runs reached 33 292 miles with actual steering distance 36 111 miles.

Portsmouth N. H Maine Portsmouth Navy Yard Alabama New York Navy Yard Hampton Roads Spain Rio de Janeiro San Diego San Pedro Venice Cal San Francisco Honolulu Guam Marne Aden Singapore Colombo Suez Ismaila Port Said Naples Gibraltar Hoorto

Battleship Alabama Enters New York Harbor

The United States battleship Alabama, part of the world tour with the Maine, arrived in New York after passing Sandy Hook at 3 30 p m. The vessel accompanied the fleet and now rests in port amid fanfare and inspection preparations.

Maine Portsmouth Harbor Alabama New York Sandy Hook

Archbishop Moeller Opposes Hamilton Church Project

Arch bishop Moeller of the Catholic Church disapproves the Fourth Ward Catholics plan to build St Anthony's in Hamilton. He cites the Baltimore Council forbidding fundraising without Bishop consent and warns he has not granted permission. He says he may enforce his decision if needed.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Moeller Fourth Ward St. Anthony’s Baltimore

Alibi Presented in Rasor Slaying Hearing

Medina Ohio Oct 19 The Rasor murder case gains traction as Oliver Prench testifies hearing a gunshot near Custard Hook at 8 pm October 8. Frank Bixler places Rasor in a Wadsworth saloon at 7 55 pm. A Sterling store clerk implicated a 4 revolver sale on October 8 but did not identify Rasor.

Commercial Tribune Medina, CO Wadsworth Ora Lee Guy Rasor Rasor Oliver Prénch Sterling (O

Venezuela and Holland in escalating diplomatic row over curacao port actions

Amid growing tensions between Venezuela and the Netherlands, Caracas severs Dutch consul ties after De Reus is declared persona non grata. The Gelderland enters Venezuelan harbors without saluting and Dutch consular tensions rise as protests and ultimatums mount, with a November 1 deadline for revocation of a curacao transshipment decree.

de Reus Gelderland Puerto Cabello la Guayra Caracas Castro

Trains Collide Head On Near Newton Kansas

Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger No 17 collided with an eastbound stock train near Braddock after a block signal failure. Engineer D H Roberts of Emporia was killed and twenty two injured, including A S Mulholland J D Robertson and others. Forty cattle died in the crash.

Newton Kan Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Oklahoma and Texas Express Kansas City Braddock David Roberts No. 17

Fire destroys a lumber concern in Cincinnati district

Spontaneous combustion started a blaze that gutted the Cincinnati Floor Company factory at 252 Butler street and lightly damaged two other buildings nearby. Mrs. Lizzie Hale and a child escaped, with Helpers saving papers. losses total about 6000 dollars covered by insurance.

Cincinnati Floor Company Butler Street Lizzie Hale Hale Ruth George Miller Will Derrick

Five Killed in Indian Fight Near Helena

A report from Powell County says Deputy Game Warden C. B. Peyton and four Indians were killed in a confrontation as the officer attempted to arrest natives for infractions of the game laws. The fight occurred in Powell County near Helena dated October 19.

Powers Consented to Recognize Hafid as Sultan of Morocco

Washington reports that all European signatories of the Algeciras convention and the United States appear to consent to recognizing Mulai Hafid as Sultan of Morocco, contingent on him fulfilling treaty obligations and the provisions of the Algeciras convention.

Washington Algeciras Mulai Hafid Moraccos United States

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