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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
2
A lengthy discussion defends a strong navy as peace insurer while criticizing Roosevelt's domestic reforms. The piece notes the 1900s rate law crackdown on railroads, cites trust-busting, and mentions Taft's Omaha visit with speeches, receptions, and a banquet at the Omaha Club hosted by Victor Rosewater.
A mother reports her thirteen year old son Clyde recovered from severe eczema after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She notes dramatic sleep improvement and near complete restoration after months of prior ineffective treatment. The testimonial cites a leading physician's recommendation and dates from June 11 1907.
Special Dispatch reports Idaho's 12 of 21 counties give 202 of 303 delegates to the State Republican convention for Taft. J. H. Brady, Idaho GOP chair, predicts strong Taft support statewide and a record Republican majority, with southeastern Idaho for Taft and northern Idaho aligned.
At an Eleventh Ward Taft Club meeting in Louisville Dr. T. G. Tramell who started the first Hughes Club in Louisville declared Taft is the choice of Louisville Republicans and he will support Judge Taft from now on.
Samuel L. Gardner a 59 year old civil engineer shot Dorothy Yost 16 in her home with her mother present then killed himself with a shot to the mouth. Gardner died later in a hospital. The tragedy near McKees Rocks shocked a locally connected families over alleged infatuation and recent jealousy.
London April 6 Herbert H Asquith Chancellor of the Exchequer travels by night boat to see King Edward after Sir Henry Campbell Bannermans resignation. The piece outlines potential appointees including Lloyd George Harcourt and Churchill with possible changes to Irish and Labour affairs. The House of Commons adjourns to April 14 as Asquith assumes leadership pending Easter budget and cabinet formation.
An unknown man flagged South-bound Hire Express Train No. 5 after a broken rail appeared on the line near North Hamilton. An 18-inch rail segment had sheared, sparing a wreck as the New York to Cincinnati train was warned in time.
Dr. V H Gibson 40 a veterinary physician son of Hon Joel W Gibson died after paralysis at his Upper Sandusky home. Wilhelm Lassen Danish Minister of Finance dies in Copenhagen. Folkething adjourns in respect. Byron J Carter Detroit Motor Car Co VP GP Superintendent inventor of friction drive auto dies of pneumonia.
The New York Methodist Conference adopted a resolution protesting the removal of Jesus Christ’s name from public school exercises. It cites a veto by the Board of Education on references to Jesus and hymns in song books. The body calls on the General Conference to strike a Book of Discipline paragraph restricting amusements.
William Fleming was arrested in Cleveland on a police request from South Bend Indiana on a charge of fugitive from justice. He is alleged to be wanted for grand larceny amounting to eight to ten thousand dollars and may be sent back with requisition papers at once.
Kentucky judge directs grand jury to search for illegal acts tied to tobacco associations amid night riders. He condemns lawlessness, cites Birmingham and other outbreaks, warns of murder indictments, and urges diligent investigation by local officials and citizens.
Louisville April 6 The Law and Order League committee adopted resolutions calling Governor Willison to convene the Legislature in an extra session. Colonel Thomas W. Bullitt is expected to accompany the committee when the petition is presented to the Governor.
Winchester Ky April 6 Circuit Judge Benton charged the Clark County Grand Jury to investigate night riding depredations in the county and directed attention to the issue during the session.
A leading tobacco grower reports a larger than usual crop in Madison County with sparse Equity presence. Spies have been posted along county borders to deter night rider incursions. Circuit Judge Watts Parker urged the Fayette grand jury to probe cattle poisoning, barn arson, and other covert outrages, while targeting gamblers and poolrooms to clean up the city.
The Christian County Planters' Protective Association in Hopkinsville Kentucky reports a large turnout at its monthly meeting. Since opening the association books two weeks ago about 300 farmers have joined on probation and pledged to sign for one year. Each committee man reported good condition and promising prospects.
Lafayette Harold 57 and married died when he fell from a tipple at Cambridge Collieries Company trail run. His neck was broken in the accident, occurring today in Cambridge O.
Mothers seek safe nourishing food for the newly weaned child and the ad claims Grape-Nuts meets needs in 99 out of 100 cases. It advises soaking in hot milk then cooling with sugar, promising safety since the cereal is wheat and barley baked long hours. There’s a Reason.
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