Commercial Tribune 1908 subscription rates and offices
The Commercial Tribune announces subscription rates by mail and foreign post options dated September 19, 1908. It lists payment methods, overseas rates, and office addresses including Walnut Hills Covington Newport and Washington bureaus with a London bureau in Trafalgar Square.
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Government Place
Eshelby
Great Britain
Universal Postal Union
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Cincinnati
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Gilbert Av
Covington
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Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar’ Building
Trafalgar Square
Weather trends hint at end of dry spell
Unsettled conditions and rising clouds suggest rain may come, though not yet. Yesterday saw light showers in Montana and New Orleans with about an inch and a quarter. elsewhere, fair weather persisted. Cincinnati recorded 58 to 89 degrees with clear skies at 7 PM, and September 18, 1998 data show high 89, low 58, average 74, precipitation 0.50 inches.
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Cincinnati
Meriday
Weather forecast for Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia
Regional forecast texts indicate Saturday conditions across Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia with fair to partly cloudy skies and cooler readings in northern portions. Sunday remains fair in most areas with light to fresh variable winds in places.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Indiana
Ocean Steamship Movements
Ships arrive and depart across major ports. Cedric from New York and Devonian from Boston call at Liverpool while Empress of Britain sails to Quebec. Minnesota reaches London from Baltimore for Antwerp. Mauretanian arrives New York from Liverpool. Credit sails to Naples Genoa. Bluecher arrives Plymouth from New York. Virginie reaches Havre from New Orleans. Roma sails to New York from Naples. Carpathia arrives via Genoa. Baltic sails from Liverpool to New York. Tunisian departs Moville to Montreal. Falls of Manessa arrives Adelaide from Tacoma via Sydney.
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Grasping. Chicago News. From Moon to Earth
A brief item notes a young man once crying for the moon in infancy has grown into leadership of a syndicate and now seeks the earth. The report traces his rise from childhood image to influential role in a business group.
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Earth
A Child’s Prophecy Of What He Won’t Do Until Grown
A makeshift verse from Houston Port rails against rule bound childhood. The speaker lists countless actions avoided to dodge punishment, then imagines adult rebellion. The tone blends humor with cautionary pride about breaking parental limits once grown.
Bryan's Panaceas and the Senate Election Debate
The Commoner article argues Mr. Bryan overstates his remedies for electoral reform including popular Senate elections. It notes Taft's stance that this is a constitutional issue, not a party matter, and critiques Bryan for political rhetoric while defending the Republican approach and House actions.
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Difficulties in the Way of Early Aviation
A historical account contrasts the Zeppelin airship and Orville Wrights aeroplane accidents. Lieutenant Selfridge dies and Wright is seriously injured as the craft wrecks after a turn, highlighting that aviation conquest remains unfinished despite daring flights and expert commentary.
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Pauperism Reported for London City in 1908
Consul General Wynne from London reports a record level of pauperism in the city. Official figures show 117 404 people on Poor Law benefits as of July 18 1908, up 3 736 from July 1907, with three previous years' figures outlined.
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London Poor Law recipients rise amid factory decline
The report shows pauper numbers for 1905 1906 and 1907 with indoor and outdoor totals, noting 24.7 and 23.7 to 1,000 population. It argues that London’s Poor Law fund beneficiaries are driven by industrial distress rather than routine charity, a trend mirrored in Manchester Sheffield and Birmingham amid alleged government policies.
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Birmingham
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Graves Pushes For Joint Debate Among All Candidates
The Honorable John Temple Graves urges a joint debate with all candidates. Bryan, replying to Hearst, says there are only two real contenders before the public Taft and himself making side shows unnecessary.
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Hearst
Taft
Great Work Ahead in Congress and Tuberculosis Congress
In the selection of House members for the Sixty-first Congress the American people face a great task. Also, delegates to the Tuberculosis Congress meet at the Capital next month.
Chairman Mack Busy in New York State Politics
The writing notes Mack’s active role in New York politics while Bryan’s statewide victory seems unlikely. It cites Hughes as confident of election and weighs the odds amid political maneuvering.
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New York State
Bryan
Hughes
Retires Humorous Figure Proctor Knott Impresses Duluth
Duluth notes a strong portion of humor from Proctor Knott, prompting her to retire her other humorist Adam Bede so the House will be compelled to laugh at someone else.
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Proctor Knott
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Americans Fail At Hotel Entry And Exit, Times Claims
The London Times notes that the American tourist generally does not know proper hotel entry methods nor how to depart after settling the bill.
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London Times
Taft Campaign Notes Stir Ohio Political Scene
In Columbus and Akron campaign chatter centers on Senator Foraker and charges from Hearst about Standard Oil payments. Judge Taft meets Charles Dick at the Taft residence while rival candidates regroup and speeches dominate discussion.
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Ohio
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Germs topic marks start of school in Dorothy tale
A note on a girl named Dorothy beginning school week notes a mother warning against lip kisses to stop germ spread. A party moment ends with Dorothy declaring she now has the germs after a boy kissed her, prompting parental concern and a lesson in germ theory.
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Hearst Attacks Foraker Over Oil Ties In Speech
William R Hearst accused Senator Foraker of backing Standard Oil and read letters showing payments and pressure. The letters dated 1902 involve J D Arbbold and John D Archbold confirming deposits and opinions on legislation. The piece also notes Bryan attacks and campaign plans by Beveridge, Taft allies, and Republican strategy in New York.
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J. B. Foraker
Washington, D. C
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New York
Jones
Arkansas
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Bryan Hopes Connors Silence Wins Him Talking Time
If Mr. Bryan could persuade Fingy Connors to keep quiet, things might improve for him and create more chances to speak himself.
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Logophonotopy Emerges As Potential Global Language
A dry year highlights a new language idea Logophonotopy joining Volapuk and Esperanto as contenders for universal use. Proponents urge simplicity and widespread adoption while critics question practicality.
Kaiser Seeks New Hague Conference After Diplomatic Setback
The Kaiser pushes for another conference at The Hague following a diplomatic defeat. He habitually calls for talks when negotiations fail, signaling renewed effort to repair relations and regain leverage.
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Speech On Value Of Effort In Public Life
A brief civic note advocates that speech making is good and that work is better. The message emphasizes public discourse and labor as virtues guiding community progress.
Beveridge to Answer Bryan Begins National Tour
The Republican National Committee announced Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge will tour the country to counter William J. Bryan. The route runs from New York to Portland Oregon with stops including Carnegie Hall in New York on September 25 and Terre Haute Indiana on September 29 to discuss business labor and trusts.
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Hamilton Opens Campaign At Butler County Rally
Hamilton Ohio September 18 The Republican campaign in Butler County opened with a large Coliseum meeting under the Hamilton Taft First Voters Club. Speakers included Wade Cushing ex Vice Mayor Harry Gordon of Cincinnati and Herbert M Myers of Columbus. The turnout was big and the campaign will be vigorously pushed until election day.
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Sherman Speaks at State Fair Inter State Day
James S. Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate was the principal speaker at Interstate Day at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. His remarks were not political. He was introduced by Lieutenant Governor Chanler the Democratic nominee for governor.
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Mother Dies Trying to Save Her Deaf Son in Train Death
Mrs. Susan Pangborn of Kearny New Jersey lay in St. Michael's Hospital Newark in serious condition after attempting to rescue her four year old deaf mute son James who was killed when an Erie freight backed into a siding. The boy's body remained in the hospital morgue as mother mourns in fear and shock. Brakemen yelled to the child but failed to signal the engineer and rescue came too late.
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Cat kills infant as alleygheny coroner notes legend true
Pittsburg reports a newborn killed by a large black cat in the home while the two year old son was revived after being strangled by the same animal. Parents state the baby slept healthy until the cat pressed its mouth to the infant's neck. Coroner Laidley cites a prior similar case in 1897.
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Elsie Ann
Joan
Alice Thaxton
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John Thaxton
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Bennetta M. Deln
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Maniac Poisoner Captured After Terrorizing Town
Dick Bird, an insane man, had terrorized Elliston Iowa residents for weeks, poisoning a whole family by putting rat poison into the cistern. He was captured at Bethany, armed with a repeating rifle and revolver, after living in a cave across Decatur County and wandering from place to place. He is now sent to an asylum.
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Trees With Many Names Show Lumber Confusion Across States
Washington reports that forestry names vary wildly as birch and other trees acquire aliases from Maine to Florida. Architects and builders face mislabeling as common names clash with botanical names, creating misunderstandings in identifying species and wood uses.
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Fish Eat Little Pigs Near Council Bluffs
At George Foster’s home nine miles south of Council Bluffs Iowa Ben Marks reports floods brought large buffalo carp and other large fish into hog lots. Pigs and ducklings wade into water and are seized and eaten. owners say losses total around ten thousand dollars.
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Council Bluffs
George Foster
Ben Marks
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Arrest of John Gaffney in downtown burglary probe
John Gaffney, homeless, was arrested after ex policeman Monahan caught him trying to force entry at a Race street picture establishment. Police found a jimmy, keys and other burglary tools on the suspect, linked to a string of downtown break-ins over the past week.
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