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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
2
Secretary of War William H. Taft speaks at the Phoenix Club, praising the American troops and outlining Philippine issues. He notes eight million islanders, seven million Christians, and the role of native militiamen and courts, urging Americans to care for the islands. He departs for Louisville after a formal reception and Dinner.
Elegant decorations filled the Phoenix Club rooms as flowers tint and flags framed portraits of the War Secretary and Taft. The banquet arrangements were described as flawless with a sizable committee of organizers leading the event.
A lengthy roster lists attendees at a club banquet with names including Taft aides and notable guests. Among the named appear Simon Lehman Henry Leiser Louis Levi Harry Levy James Levy and many Adler Bloch Freeman and Straus family members.
Secretary of War William H. Taft arrived in Cincinnati from Chicago at 7:45 a.m. He met his brother G P Taft at Grand Central Station and visited the Taft home on Pike Street. He attended a Chamber of Commerce reception and spoke, then watched the Washington Red game at League Park before a Phoenix Club dinner. He planned to leave for Louisville next morning.
Secretary Taft arrived with an escort led by Thomas P. Egan at the Chamber of Commerce in Cincinnati. A band and 50 students paraded Fourth Street as Taft spoke of a national waterways plan and his home ties.
In New Jersey a speech described inland river improvements to ease rail freight and link New England to Florida via a coast canal. Taft outlined canal benefits including larger locks, faster construction, and strategic navy improvements with anticipated six year completion and broader trade gains. Cheers followed at the Sinton Hotel.
Secretary of War Taft watched a Cincinnati Redlegs game from Boxes 23 and 24 while his party arrived late. His niece Louise Taft kept score as Taft discussed West coast business, the navy fleet cruise, Philippines troop moves, and on women’s suffrage with reporters.
Survivor George Baker reports the Arthur Sewall coal ship burned at sea after leaving Philadelphia for Seattle on April 3 1907. Only Baker Hawaiian crewman Charles Dixon and Secondmate Weinberg survived as flames broke out in the hold near Cape Horn. Lifeboat accidents and crew losses are described amid the ship’s destruction.
Lester Like a 17 year old tailor's apprentice at 2017 Crown street was found lying in the street at Ninth and Sycamore by passers by. He was unable to walk when helped to his feet and taken to City Hospital where doctors found one leg broken in two places. He claims he was pushed from an interurban car at the corner.
Four passengers on a Frisco train were arrested at the heal station, brought before a Justice of the Peace, and fined 25 dollars with costs each for playing cards on Sunday. The incident cites a state statute prohibiting Sunday card playing.
Taft faction delegates in New York press for preference resolutions in Massachusetts Bay State convention today. Barnes criticizes Taft as an exponent of individualism and says he cannot vote for him at Chicago, citing his record and party governance concerns.
Delegates to the Nineteenth Congressional District Republican Convention in White Plains N J today declared unanimous support for Secretary Taft. The chosen delegates to the Republican National Convention are William L. Lord of Port Chester and Congressman John Andrus of Yonkers. Franklin O. Brown of Dobbs Ferry was selected as a presidential elector.
Boston April 9 delegates adopted Taft favoring resolutions for the Presidency and a Guild ticket for Vice President. I R Clark and Charles H Innis named as National Convention delegates. A Taft plank may reach the state convention amid factional strife between Crane and Lodge.
A special dispatch from Washington reports rising talk of harmony between Secretary Taft and Senator Foraker. Taft supporters push for Foraker’s re election if he backs Taft. Ohio leaders and RNC officials indicate closer ties though concrete results may take a month. A New York district convention also sent two Taft delegates, signaling a break from Hughes.
The Illustrated Magazine of The Commercial Tribune will publish next Sunday photos of Cincinnati's Free Setters' Union. The issue, free with The Commercial Tribune, is handsomely bound and features jokes, stories, anecdotes, and incidents for readers and acquaintances to enjoy.
Dis patches report La Follette wins in Wisconsin Eighth District while Taft receives a delegate in the Tenth District Walter Alexander earns Taft support in the Tenth and another delegate there backs La Follette.
In Minneapolis on April 9 Otto F. E. Greeley and W. H. Eustis were elected as delegates from Minnesota’s Fifth District to the Republican National Convention. They are instructed to vote for Taft.
Murray Kentucky April 9 Soldiers today arrested eight alleged night riders in the county. The men named Ed Thompson Bob Duncan Jake Ellis Jack Elkins Dumas Miller Vardin Lovett Charles Elkins and a man named Lidwell are described as young farmers. They were placed in jail.
Hopkinsville Ky April 9 Tom Weaver colored who was shot by forty Night riders about two weeks ago at Golden Pond died at the home of his father at Canton tonight Weaver was roused from his bed whipped and then told to run but failed and was shot and seriously wounded The negro was working at the association prize house at the time of the shooting.
Daisy Brown aged 18 colored of 227 George Street was stabbed to death at George Street and Central Avenue at 1 AM by a colored waiter named as the knife user. The quarrel arose from a trivial matter and she died at City Hospital. The body was sent to the Morgue.
Edith Simmons of 240 Ludlow Street reported a burglary last night. While away a thief used a duplicate key to enter her room and steal a $50 pocketbook. She saw a colored man leaving as she arrived and he hurried off saying good evening. She suspects he took the money.
Elaine Moore, 20, of 851 Vine Street, was admitted to City Hospital at 2 10 this morning after swallowing part of a bottle of creolin. She stated she bought it for medicinal purposes and is in serious condition.
The West Side Business Men's Club will meet this evening at the Brighton German Bank Hall to formulate plans and set the opening date for the new Harrison Avenue Viaduct.
A man extols Postum as a wholesome wheat drink that replaces coffee, claims it reduces nervous-system issues, and urges others to “find health in the package with the Red Seal.” There is a reason he promotes the product.
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