Commercial Tribune 1908 World Subscriptions and Bureaus
Foreign subscriptions offered with rates for Great Britain Europe and other countries. Regular and Sunday mail options with monthly quarterly half year and year plans. Addresses include Cincinnati Covington Newport Washington London bureaus and reading room access.
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Great Britain
TIE Commercial Tribune CO
Cincinnati
Walnut Hills
Gilbert Avenue
Covington
Scott Street
Newport
York Street
Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Tea Square
Weather Across Regions From Atlantic to Interior Cold
A weather summary reports rain along the Atlantic coast from New York to Florida with showers in lake districts, while the interior enjoys fair weather turning colder. Montana reports snow, Cincinnati’s high low temperatures ranged 56 and 42, and October 28 1908 figures show clear in the morning and cloudy in the evening with a 0 rainfall reading.
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Atlantic
New York
Florida
Montana
Cincinnati
Weather outlook for Ohio Tennessee Kentucky Indiana
Government forecast notes fair conditions across Ohio Tennessee Kentucky and Indiana Thursday and Friday. Cooler Friday with fresh west to northwest winds and light winds becoming variable in Indiana.
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Ohio
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Indiana
Ocean Steamship Movements in Atlantic Ports
Listings of arrivals and sailings for major ships across New York Southampton Cherbourg Queenstown and other ports with vessels such as Kaiser Wilhelm II Philadelphia Oscar ir Adriatic and Britannia noted along with origin and destination routes and intermediate ports.
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New York
Bremen
Campania
Liverpool
Teutonic
Southampton
Majestic
Cherbourg
Queenstown
Naples
Algeria
London
Boston
New Orleans
Genoa
Cadiz
Barcelona
Hhavre
Oran
Carolina
Triest
Port Tampa
Plymouth
Deutschland
Hamburg
Copenhagen
Philadelphia
Glasgow
Montreal
Kaiser Wilhelm IL
Duca Delgli Abrizzi
Bostonian
Manchester
Ivernia
Notable Names Assemble Across Cities in Major Conference
A list of numerous individuals from cities including New York Louisville Lexington Chicago and Philadelphia appears, naming executives and attendees such as Haviin John Allen J. I. Gilbert Carl K. Rowlands J. J Hawkins and J. E. Driver. The clustering suggests a large regional gathering or conference with diverse representation across states.
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Chicago
J. L. Wood
New Albany
Ind
Burnet
R. W. Young
New York
J. J Hawkins
Boston
J. E. Driver
Philadelphia
C. G. Baker
Columbus
C. Son
Ed Baxter
Lexington
Head
Hillsboro
Ira
Hunt
Snoon
C. J. Dritous
N—M
Farewell to Summer in the Washington Star Poem
A Washington Star poem laments the end of early season as bees quit clover and songbirds depart. Autumn quiet settles over the world, leaving a thoughtful stillness as nature shifts with season.
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Washington Star
Harmon Questioned Over Historic Democracy on Ohio Platform
A published letter from Peter Witt questions Judson Harmon’s stance on the Ohio Democratic platform. It challenges Harmon to declare his views on initiative and referendum, home rule for cities, and the Rose County Local Option Law extension, urging a clear yes or no to his fellow Cincinnati voters.
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Peter Witt
Cleveland
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Judge Harmon
Mr. Bryan
C. W. Huston
Bellefontaine
Huston
Rose County
Columbus
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Democratic tariff stance in 1908 questioned by Washington Post
The Washington Post critiques Judge Davis and questions what leaders like John Sharp Williams Champ Clark Judson Harmon Henry Watterson Ollie James and William J Bryan think of his tariff reform stance. It notes the uncertainty of the Democratic party ahead of the November 1908 election and predicts views will emerge after the first Monday in November.
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Democratic Party
Judge Davis
Washington Post
John Sharp Williams
Champ Clark
Judson Harmon
Henry Watterson
Ollie James
William J. Bryan
Davis
Absurd Ballot Confusion in Western Kentucky and Wisconsin
The piece notes missing Democratic candidate names in Kentucky ballots causing voters to handwrite them. It argues Wisconsin voters face no risk from Prohibition candidate Chafin’s name spelling and asserts electors will back Taft and Bryan, with Chafin and Hisgen unintentionally set for another defeat in 1912.
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Kentucky
Wisconsin
Chafin
Prohibition Party
Chaffin
Messrs
Taft
Bryan
Union
Willam Howard Taft
Ohio
Messrs. Bryan
Hisgen
Ohio campaign shows Harmon dodging platform and issues
The first Ohio gubernatorial race features the Democratic nominee Judson Harmon who avoids accepting the platform and declines to define his campaign positions. Analysts predict a decisive defeat and hope the next Democratic nominee will openly acknowledge the nomination and state his positions.
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Ohio
Judson Harmon
Cleveland Letter Question Argued Over Bryan Vote Record
The discussion centers on whether the Cleveland letter is genuine and whether Grover Cleveland would have voted for Bryan in 1908. It notes Cleveland did not back Bryan in 1896 or 1900 and cites Judson Harmon as similarly opposed.
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Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Judson Harmon
Grover Cleveland
Judge Harmon
Hamilton County Democrats Face Postwar Reckoning
The Cleveland Leader notes Tom L. Johnson’s downfall amid his three cent fare schemes and questions what party leaders Kiefer and Bigelow will do next to steer the Democratic cause in Hamilton County.
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Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Messrs. Kiefer
Bigelow
Hamilton County
Tariff Debate in Kentucky District Narrowly Divides Voters
Judge Davis and General Hancock argue tariff is a local issue focusing on Kentucky's Tenth District lumber interests. Davis, a Democrat and tariff revisionist, says protections for lumber and ties are needed for his constituency while supporting downward revisions overall. Republican Langley counters that Davis favors broad tariff cuts on lumber products.
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Winfield Scott Hancock
Hancock
Judge Davis
Congress
Kentucky
Davis
Judiciary of
Forest
John W. Langley
Somerset Republican
Langley
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Gompers Draws Mixed Praise as Misunderstood Leader
The passage suggests Mr. Gompers may admit being a great man despite being badly misunderstood as he emerges from a difficult period. It frames his status as both commendable and misinterpreted.
Thanksgiving Surplus Keeps Holiday Cheer In Place
Cranberry pumpkin and turkey crops are abundant ensuring ample supplies for Thanksgiving even if Judge Harmon weighs in. The robust harvest supports steady prices and broad access for celebrants.
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Judge Harmon
Mr Hearst speaks for Hisgen as Harmon bans comment
The article notes Hearst speaks for Hisgen while Judge Harmon refuses to speak for himself or permit others to speak for him. The statement frames a tense political dynamic and sets expectations for commentary and legal restraint.
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Mr. Hisgen
Mr. Hearst
Judge Harmon
New York Speech Echoes in Bryan Rally
Mr. Bryan Way cheers in New York as he predicts a swing in public mood ahead of next Tuesday’s election balloting. The newspaper notes his address and the anticipated nationwide reaction to the result.
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Bryan Way
Echo
New York
New York Girls Mistakenly Kiss Drummer for Taft
A humorous urban anecdote reports several New York girls kissing a drummer by mistake for former U S president William Howard Taft, reflecting public affection for the next president.
Castro’s Fortune Emphasized by Chicago Tribune Analysis
The Chicago Tribune remarks on Castro’s wealth expanding as opportunities surround him, noting it is remarkable he did not reach greater growth sooner.
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Castro
The
Chicago Tribune
Rose County Local Option Law in Ohio Cities and Villages
The request asks for the judge’s view on the Rose County local option law as applied to Ohio cities and villages and whether they support it or oppose it. No factual article details are provided to summarize.
Chicago Boards English Resolution Sparks School Debate
Chicago educators adopt a resolution to teach “pure English” in public schools, signaling a policy shift and provoking discussion on language instruction within the district.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Lane Length Question Clarified
The question states Mr. Bryan passed through a lane seven miles long, so the lane was seven miles long.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Mr. Bryan
Hughes High School Cornerstone Laid in Cincinnati
The Boston Journal of Education notes sentiment at the cornerstone ceremony for Hughes High School in Cincinnati. The $1,000,000 public high school aims to be the West’s finest free school building, named after Thomas Hughes who funded it a century ago. Dr. B W Coy continues as principal of the new facility.
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Boston Journal of Education
Cincinnati
Hughes High School
Alleghanies
Thomas Hughes
Hughes
B. W. Coy
Oddities in Voting Scrutiny and Charity Trustees
A reader notes an election quirk where a young voter discovers a friend’s name on a rival electors list and is advised that personal votes are negligible. Trustees of the Schmidlapp fund refuse to publish recipient names, arguing recipients are borrowers who must repay, a prudent privacy choice. The iron and steel trade shows a 25 percent quarterly gain, suggesting brighter times despite presidential election chatter. Letters from Captain Hains’s wife reveal drink as a factor in tragedy, urging women to refuse public alcohol. A Boston-origin verse critique mocks pretentious phrasing and explains proletariat usage in plain terms.
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Great Steel Trust
Hains
Uncle Sam's View on Taft Bryan and the Nation
In verse Uncle Sam weighs presidential picks amid graft and unemployment. He endorses Taft for steadiness and national progress over partisan rivalry, noting the country needs a strong leader with proven results. He discounts Bryan's repeated runs and stresses broad, nonpartisan action to uplift America.
The Spendthrift
A bachelor hosts a quiet get together while a roommate reveals a plan to burn a piano bought at auction for four dollars. The stunt aims to impress guests with wealth by burning the pieces for the rest of the evening.
Laws of Chance and Insurance Beliefs
The article discusses probabilistic claims in mail stamp predictability and mortality rates, noting averages can be foretold while individual outcomes cannot. It cites the Drge Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati as a related example of perceived safety and insurer reliability.
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New York Post Office
Drge Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati Is Safe Inservatty
Taft versus Bryan analyzed as campaign substance
A Baltimore News column argues Taft's campaign style lacks lasting magnetism but his proven record and practical government experience make him the stronger choice. It contrasts Bryan as a gifted but untested speaker with a plan few expect to be workable, praising Taft's responsibilities and cautions about Bryan's radical proposals.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Sayer
Bryan
United States
Philippines
Tribune Explores Bryan Distrust in Business World
The Chicago Tribune argues that distrust of William Jennings Bryan drives the presidential campaign. It cites his acceptance speech and Democratic strategy, labeling him superficially thinking on economics and prone to glittering promises. The piece claims distrust harms business activity, workers, and farmers nationwide.
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Mr. Bryan
Mack
Bryan
the Tribune
Knox urges to fear Bryan and Bryanism in 1908 race
Senator Knox in Philadelphia argues Mr. Bryan is as dangerous as in 1896 and 1900, framing Bryanism as the real campaign menace. He defends Republican continuation in power and rejects any claim Bryan has grown milder, emphasizing the need to confront Bryan’s program.
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Philadelphia
Knox
Mr. Bryan
White House
Bryan
Taft vitally traverses nation in campaign push
The Philadelphia Press notes Taft's rapid, wide sweep from Ohio through the East to Maryland, praising his reach to voters and his clear stance on tariff, trusts, waterways, and national finance. It contrasts Taft’s disciplined program with Democratic disarray, urging voters to choose orderly progress under McKinley and Roosevelt precedents.
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Taft
Ohio
New Jersey
Maryland
Newark
Baltimore
Bryan
Abor
Bryan Is Not New He Is The Same Bryan Older And More Determined
The piece argues that Democrats promote a false image of a newer Bryan twelve years older since 1896. It contends he remains radical, aligned with silver interests, and connected to machine politicians. It warns voters not to expect conservatism or reversal of past policies if elected.
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Bryan
United States
Denver
Chicago
Kansas City
Haskell
Roger Sullivan
Consners
Murphy
Taggart
White House
Taft Bryan Campaign Contrast Highlights Republican Record
The New York Tribune argues the choice rests on competence versus rhetoric. It praises Taft’s twelve year record of efficient administration as against Bryan’s perceived superficial theories and inconsistent promises. The piece emphasizes party records over personalities in deciding trust and leadership.
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Mr. Taft
Bryan
United States
Philippines
Congress
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Taftwell
Démocratic Party
Taft and Roosevelt defend Roosevelt era policies in brief
The Spokane Spokesman-Review argues Taft and Roosevelt support building a larger navy protecting Pacific commerce and enforcing railroad regulation, tariff policy, and trust curbs. It contrasts Bryan's stance, suggesting his plans would derail Roosevelt Taft policies and lead to four years of conflict with a Democratic Congress.
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Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Pacific
Bryan
Roosevelt-Taft
Mr. Bryan
Republican Congress
Taft
Congress
When Men Wore Laces in Days of Yore
A study in La Revue shows extravagant dress was widespread in the 17th and 18th centuries for men as well as women. It notes men spent on night cuffs lace hats wigs boots and jewelry, while middle class women bore the main clothing cost. diaries reveal three children’ upbringing cost a third of a mother’s clothes.
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London
Mai
M. Henry de Gallier
la Revue
Vanity in a Chicago tale of allure and folly
A poetic sketch on vanity as a magnetic force drawing men and women to adore and despise a captivating figure. The piece ponders why beauty and charm ignite desire, cruelty, and social polish, framing vanity as both irresistible and destructive.
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Chicago News
Etymological Humor on Speech Names and a Wirelogue
A humorous piece from Harper's Weekly contrasts monologue dialogue and the absent term for phone chats. It adds playful coinages like wirelogue and felinespatalogue to poke at naming conventions for conversation.
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