Daily Tribune details postal rates and bureaus
The Commercial Tribune lists subscription costs for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery, and foreign mail rates, with payment terms and office addresses. It notes multiple city branch offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport and bureaus in Washington London and Trafalgar Square for American readers and news distribution.
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Weather report contrasts Northwest warm spell with frost in East
The Northwest warms as a low pressure area holds over the interior while high pressure and cool conditions persist east of the Mississippi. Frosts are reported in several areas. Cincinnati records 43 to 56 degrees yesterday, with a weather record for September 29, 1908 comparing the last three years.
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Cincinnati
Midwest Weather Outlook Warmer With Rain Later
Ohio and West Virginia Kentucky see fair start and warmer midweek with showers approaching at night or Thursday. Indiana reports partly cloudy and warmer with north showers in the north, then Thursday fair and brisk south winds shifting to northwest Wednesday night.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Transatlantic Steamship Movements Reported From Ports
Ships arriving and sailing at New York Boston Antwerp Rotterdam Naples and London are noted with origins such as Marseille Algiers Naples Messina Havre Liverpool Genoa and Hamburg. Vessels include Kronprinz Wilhelm Ryndam Wilhelm der Grosse Sylvania Oceanic and President Lincoln with schedules and Marconi contact near Sandy Hook.
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Algeria
Naples
Morans
Messina
Chicago
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Bremen
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Rotterdam
Furnessia
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Ryndam
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Cherbourg
Boston
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New Orleans
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Liguria
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Notable names listed for a balloting or committee event
The fragment lists numerous individuals with city and state affiliations including Palace Corry Pa G A Withrow Dillsboro Ind G A Bryan Asheville N C S A Springer Crooksville O Munro C B Kealer New York G V Carroll Chicago George O Hoe Pittsburg J C Clifford Detroit Haviin G A Jandorf Buffalo Ww Orr Cleveland J W Beaman Athens a J R Hall Washington D C Grand A M Guenther New York J N Daley Newark N J W Durli ny Indianapolis A Foster Lexingtom Kentucky St Nicholas H B Kennion New York F R Perkins Chicago E E Lothupp Providence R J W H Hammond Pittsburg Burnet W T Peoples Seattle Wash G M Samuels New York E Weiman New York R V Hubbard Detroit Linton D D Leverell East Orange N J J P Palmer Chicago E Jacob son New York H A Robinson Dayton QC Honing James B Steenbock Chicago William Shepherd Cleveland Charles Abbott Sidney O M W Dalzell Canton O Lackman A W Wean Cleveland W H Franklin Elkhart W Va J Golian Chicago F W Harlow Louisville Emery Mrs A Gondale Chicago F Y Cromwell Detroit R E Hickey St Louis H B Shaw Vevay Ind Gibson J Solomon Boston E M Franklin Bruce E Gustin New York F D Rose Hastings Neb Jadeee W Holmes Mt Olivet Ky A B Baird Beresford Fla P Collins Maysville Ky R W Tucher Alexander
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Dillsboro
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Crooksville
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New York
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Chicago
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Pittsburg
J. C. Clifford
Detroit
Haviin
G. A. Jandorf
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Ww. Orr
Cleveland
J. W. Beaman
Athens
J. R. Hall
Washington
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A. M. Guenther
J. N. Daley
Newark
N. J
W. *. Durli Ny
Indianapolis
Foster
Kentucky
St. Nicholas
H.B. Kennion
F. R. Perkins
H. A. Robinson
Dayton
Honing
James B. Steenbock
William Shepherd
Charles Abbott
Sidney
M.W. Dalzell
Canton
O. Lackman
A. W. Wean
W. H. Franklin
Elkhart
W. Va
J. Golian
F. W. Harlow
Louisville
Emery
Mrs. A. Gondale
F. Y. Cromwell
R. E. Hickey
St. Louis
H. B. Shaw
Vevay
Ind. Gibson
J. Soloman
Boston
E. M. Franklin
Bruce E. W. Gustin
F. D. Rose
Hastings
Fla
P.collins
Maysville, Ky
R. W. Tucher
Alexander
Savings Deposits Rise Under Republican Protection Policy
The piece argues that savings deposits and deposits growth rose under Republican protection versus Democratic tariff policy. It cites The Statistical Abstract showing deposits growing from 1896 to 1907 and credits higher wages and prosperity to Republican protection for American workers. It contrasts Bryan’s criticisms and Harmon’s remarks with the observed increase in deposits and home ownership among American workers.
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Ohio
Grover Cleveland
Des Moines
Harmon
Mansfield
Republican Party
Germany
France
England
Japan
Bryan
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Cleveland
McKinley
Politician Kern Misplaces Railroad Pass Debate Turns Personal
In Mansfield, Mr Kern admits losing a railroad pass and confuses an annual pass with a trip pass while critics lampoon his ignorance. The exchange targets Kern and fellow politicians linked to the Big Four railroad and Governor/Vice Presidential bids.
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John W. Kern
Mr. Ingalls
Big Four
Kern
Big Four Railroad
Paba
Passing rail passes and political credibility questioned
A candidate for high office is faulted for claiming ignorance of a travel pass's nature. The writer attacks his sincerity amid accusations of pressuring corporations and railways, urging scrutiny of the wallet that holds passes and noting how Mr. Bryan would react to the exposure.
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Mr. Bryan
Phrase of the era sparks Bryan campaigns echo
The Courier Journal quotes Marse Henry calling the 1896 campaign a campaign of common sense and sanity that could be worn away by Bryan's own rhetoric, a remark tied to his later 1908 role in the Bryan campaigns.
Oklahoma’s youth outgrows old memories of its first governor
The speaker asserts Oklahoma’s rapid growth will erase lingering memories of Haskell, its first and most controversial governor, as the state matures into adulthood amid progress and reform.
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Haskell
Quip About Junius and Presidents Sparks Satire
The Pittsburg Post jokes that if Mr. Bryan lived in George III era he might be suspected of Junius. It adds that unless Junius proves a quadrennial presidential candidate or similar merit the suspicions would not be aroused.
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Panama Canal
Springfield Trial Sparks Debate Over Race Riots
A citizen indicted in connection with race riots is found not guilty. The verdict prompts commentary that justice must be fully served and calls for juries to uphold duties to curb ongoing lawlessness.
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Springfield
Governor Haskell Reaches Epi Thet Stage, Says The Chicago News
The Chicago News notes Governor Haskell has reached the epi thet stage and warns against futile political assaults to unseal coffin lids with vituperative kicks.
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Chicago News
Haskell Says He Sees No Need to Reply
A quote from Haskell of Oklahoma remarks that no reply is required as nothing seems to demand a response. The speaker notes no unusual issue and quips that the man struck cannot be expected to see clearly.
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Haskell
Oklahoma
Fish Trust Faced Creditors Despite Public Scare
The commentary notes the fish trust avoided public attention regarding its creditors. It suggests authorities or observers have not yet mentioned how creditors were affected or dealt with during the controversy.
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Pittsburg Gazette Times Sees Dull Presidential Campaign
The Pittsburg Gazette Times deplores the forthcoming campaign as dull noting the paper relied on a Bryan promise. The piece hints the campaign will lack excitement and novelty.
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Snow Report for Frankfort in Recent Morning Light
The Democracy of Kentucky records snowfall in Frankfort yesterday morning as a precursor of wider snow expected to affect Bryan and its surroundings soon. The note frames the event as a forerunner of forthcoming winter weather.
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Isms
Russia and Japan Seek Loans Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Russia and Japan are both in the market for a loan as diplomatic strain persists. Captain Raymond Pearson Hobson has not appeared to offer the needed funds or assistance.
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Japan
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Haskell Receives Credit in Oil Incident Mystery
The Omaha Bee questions who deserves credit in the Haskell Standard Oil incident. The piece notes uncertainty but hints Haskell is the one who gets credit, likening it to the chicken that lost its head after the ax.
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Milwaukee Citizen Junius Quintius Chotts Predicts Bryan Win
Local figure Junius Quintius Chotts declares confidence that Mr. Bryan will be elected. The statement reflects public sentiment amid ongoing campaign chatter in Milwaukee.
Bernard Sees Campaign Ex Exiled Amid Tensions
In a terse political episode, Bernard claims renewed exile as campaign tensions flare. Details remain sparse, with no official statement on charges or outcomes.
Birds and hunting notes from Clermont Sun columns
The Clermont Sun discusses fall hunting rules and bird species, noting doves, woodcock, ducks, geese, plover, snipe, and coot with season dates and daily bag limits. It also muses on blackbird migration and future quail season, plus a political aside on party symbols and a camel banner for Prohibitionists.
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Tribune Editorial Frames Campaign News and Bryan Critique
The Tribune distinguishes news from opinion while outlining its role in reporting Democratic and Republican campaign events. It questions Mr. Bryan’s specifics on Reform and legislative plans, noting vague rhetoric and urging him to address concrete issues and proposals beyond generalities.
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Taft Seen as Defender of Labor Rights in 1908 Outlook
Louisville readers hear Taft argue for labor protections and swift remedies against capital encroachment. He emphasizes federal power to rebuke injustice, insisting labor rights are citizen rights and that his presidency would ensure fair treatment for wage earners. McKinley’s praise reinforces the constitutional spirit in his stance.
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Cooper Union
New York
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United States
Talking Himself to Defeat in Indiana Speech
Albany Evening Journal reports William Jennings Bryan attacking big business, including United States Steel Corporation, claiming rigid control to sway voters. The piece says such stance would strangle corporate success, and predicts his continued talk ensures his defeat.
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Taft Seen as Best Fit to Carry Roosevelt Reform Forward
The Spokane Spokesman Review highlights William Howard Taft as embodying firmness and integrity suited to continue President Roosevelt's reform drive. It cites his steadfast judge years, fearless stance against powerful interests, and consistent reform adherence as evidence of his fitness to lead the nation.
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Taft portrayed as diligent leader with calm resolve
The article extols William Howard Taft for work discipline and decisiveness. It recalls his 1905 Philippines trip timing, handling a wage dispute with shovellers by asking resignations, and praises his broad humanity. It notes his popularity in the Philippines, his fair governance, and his maintaining humility at home.
Music of the Rain Poem by Albert Williamson
A 1908 poem from Northside by Albert Williamson celebrates rain as a blessing after drought. It depicts morning, family breakfast, rain tapping the window, and hopeful belief that hardship yields beauty and relief.
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Northside
Isn't this laziness divine in Baltimore Sun prose
A fragment of lyric prose evokes lazy sunshine on shorelands. Bees buzz in blossoms, birds sing, and the green world underfoot and blue sky overhead celebrate a heavenly, holy leisure inviting a listener to rise and enjoy nature.
Fair Woman Embraces Queer Style in a Merry Widow Look
A Houston Post item notes a woman’s quirky fashion choice as she models a Merry Widow hat and a tiny bathing suit. The piece highlights bold, playful style and public reaction to the daring ensemble.
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Taft Winning Democrats Gain Ground in Strong Early Favor
In New York observers report Taft momentum as voters in Salisbury North Carolina and traveling U S officials shift allegiance. Gar lands and Ettingers say they will back Taft over Bryan citing trust in the Republican platform and promises. Montana editors and business leaders say Taft will carry their states with Roosevelt’s influence boosting the ticket.
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West
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McKinley
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Thompson C. Morgan
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
When Taft Is President Styles Will Change
Verse imagines 1909 era Britain of William Howard Taft presidency changing beauty and class norms. It predicts fatter bodies for all social ranks including dancers, actors, and workers while lamenting hard times yet embracing bountiful figures as fashionable.
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William Taft
May Irwin
Taft
Poet Laureate's Latest Unto the Last Secured by The Independent
Alfred Austin poet laureate of England has written more verse. His new work Unto the Last will be published Thursday by The Independent. The article quotes three of the seven verses previewing rural imagery and longing.
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Social and Personal Notes Amid Wedding Plans
Miss Catherine Gauche of Kemper Lane Walnut Hills will marry Saturday October 17 at the Church of the Assumption. A Gauche home breakfast and several engagement events follow. Notable attendees include Miss Walton Milford and the Frichnell sisters. A Hyde Park musicale featured Miss Ed na Laura Ellis and pianist Paul Lester Henkel with guests listed. The Cincinnati Woman's Press Club released its 1908 09 calendar. officers and twenty year outlook noted.
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Hyde Park
Hnoch Arden
Edna Laura Ellis
Richard Straus
Paul Lester Henkel
Louis Koehler
Will Atkinson
William Spiegel
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Cincinnati Woman's Press Club
Sara M. Haughton
Alma S. Fick
Alice Williams Brotherton
M. E. Thalheimer
Susan Rennick
Anna G. Rossiter
M. Emma Cobb
Florence Wilson
Federation
Amoretta Fitch
Personal News From Clifton and Avondale Residents
The column lists residents visiting and traveling, including Mrs. James Coleman returning to Lexington Ky from Clifton after a three week visit and Mrs. Albert Lackman spending days in Chicago. It notes students resuming studies at Michigan and Harvard, travels to Pittsburg Norwood and Georgetown Ky, and vacations in Atlantic City and the East.
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Lexington
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Robert Ultmann
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Arthur Dittmann
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George W. Dittman
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New York
Grace Allen
Southern Avenue
Mt. Auburn
Natalie Dodd
Davies
Wickham Place
Washington
Conn
Julien E. Benjamin
Oak Street
Minnie Bloom
Albany Avenue
Atlantic City
Helen Keys
Highland Place
Mt. Vernon
Harry Freiberg
Forest Avenue
Cornell University
Alvin Long
Baltimore
Robert T. Morris
Reading Road
Kentucky Society Social Notes Highlight Covington Guests
Kentuckiana society items list gatherings in Covington Newport and Cincinnati with visitors from Louisville Indianapolis Warren and Evansville. Plans include bridge parties students heading to Hollins College and a Kentucky River boat trip as well as bankers conventions and social welcomes for Mrs P B Warner and others.
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Newport
Harry Davis and Son
Louisville
Kentucky
Brooke Kelly
Covington
Nellie Vandervort
Warren
Ada Greer
Indianapolis
Lucile Root
Ellen Dulaney Hall
William Dulaney
Wichita
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P. B. Warner
Emily Woodall
Charlottesville
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Directoire gown stuns town belles in chic display
A young woman in our town bought a swell Directoire gown that drew admiring eyes. Other maidens, inspired by her stylish debut, dressed similarly and stepped out with blushes hidden.
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