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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
An 19th century style ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring remedy that purifies blood and treats pimples boils and eruptions. It promotes liquid and chocolate coated Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar, sold by C L Hood Co Lowell Mass.
Delegates instructed to support William Howard Taft for the presidential nomination with Governor Hughes of New York as second choice if Taft fails to secure the nomination. The wording reflects cautious affirmations from the Chicago gathering.
The Fourth District Republican Convention in St. Paul on April 15 chose W. B. Webster of St. Paul and George H. Sullivan of Stillwater as delegates to the National convention in Chicago and instructed them to vote for Taft until he is nominated.
In Reed City Michigan on April 15 the Eleventh District Republican convention chose Alma mayor Francis King and ex Judge Michael Brown of Big Rapids as delegates to the Republican National Convention and instructed for William H Taft for the Presidential nomination.
Somerville delegates at the Eighth Massachusetts Republican District convention adopted resolutions endorsing William H. Taft for president but left the delegates uninstructed. The meeting took place on April 15.
Mountain Missouri April 15 Delegates at the Sixteenth Congressional District Republican Convention endorsed Secretary Taft for the Presidential Nomination. Delegates instructed for Taft in the war secretary context.
Washington April 15 Bankers and Currency Committee hearings on the Aldrich bill and Mr Vreeland measure drew severe denouncements from American Bankers Association delegates Merchants Association of New York and other bankers. They urged postponement to next session and a commission to study the financial question for a proposal then.
Lexington Ky April 15 Secretary J D Clark of Fayette branch of the Burley Tobacco Society announced that checks totaling 32500 would be received here tomorrow for distribution to growers with tobacco in the pool. Checks will also be sent to other district counties as their pro rata share of Equity tobacco sales. This marks the first money distribution to farmers whose tobacco has been in the pool for two years amid broad district rejoicing. The Society of Equity is negotiating with a large English firm to sell a sizable pooled crop, a deal expected to close tomorrow.
Paris officials order ex examining magistrate M Boucard to start an investigation into Pay Roy the French henchman accused by his American wife Gracia Calla of killing her brother George A Carkins in Newington New Hampshire last January. Depositions may be taken in America and Mrs Roy may be summoned for testimony. Roy is now in Paris while Mrs Roy remains in the United States.
The bill replacing the Public Service Board with an individual member was under consideration on Tuesday. The measure drew multiple amendments and riders, and its author reportedly voted against it on final passage. L. G. Bernard of Cincinnati was credited with conceiving the proposal.
In Columbus on April 15 the Ohio Senate advanced several bills including the Hypes measure requiring public bidding for supplies for state institutions and the Patterson bill raising interest on state funds. The chamber also discussed the Paine bill abolishing Boards of Directors of Public Service and Safety, and moving toward adjournment with recess proposed. Foraker set to speak April 23.
State Superintendent Lemert submitted the annual report to Governor Harris noting pending insurance bills after House passage. The bulletin tallies 54 life companies reporting in 1907 with premiums of 507.8 million and income of 656.5 million, assets at 3.027 billion, and in force policies near 23.56 million. It details new and terminated policies, industrial vs ordinary business, and increases in insurance in force.
The Theobald vs State case from Montgomery County tests the constitutionality of Wilson county salary law. Arguments centered on violations claimed of uniform compensation, delegated legislative power, and changes during an officer's term. State lawyers contended deputies are not officers and salaries were not changed, only fees.
Governor Harris asks all state Governors to press Congress to adopt a joint resolution declaring it the federal policy to abstain from inheritance taxation. He also seeks state legislatures in session to pass resolutions backing the policy, following the National Conference on State and Local Taxation held in Columbus last November.
In Columbus on April 15 the Schmidt bill was signed by Governor Harris around 11:30 PM after hearings. Horace Andrews, president of the Cleveland Street Railway, rushed to deliver a supporting brief but arrived too late as the bill had already been signed. The delay was caused by a late Big Four train.
The Union District Medical Society of Ohio and Indiana will hold a gathering at Eaton Ohio on Thursday April 23 with speakers including Drs Mark Millikin G A Herrman W S Alexander E E Hamilton W J Conklin A C Shaw O N Huff F M Michael J E King and D W McQueen representing Hamilton Oxford Connersville Richmond Fountain City Camden and surrounding counties.
Marie Bernardos, convicted of murder, began serving her life sentence today. She wailed and cried from Mt. Carmel Hospital to the penitentiary as she was moved in the Matron's carriage, the departure described as very pathetic. Her baby was not born behind prison walls. The removal took about an hour with continuous crying throughout the trip.
Dr Robert Koch the Berlin bacteriologist and tuberculosis expert arrives in Chicago with his wife in a nervous condition from Niagara Falls. He seeks no public notice while in Chicago and plans to proceed to St Louis and then Japan to continue his travels visiting his nephew Prof W Koch of the University of Chicago before heading to Japan.
Obituaries report the deaths of the Rev E W Robinson of Cedarville Ohio pastor at Second Baptist Bellefontaine and Mrs A I Boreman widow of Governor Boreman at Parkersburg aged 77 after illness. Also noted are the deaths of Rev William H Blair Lafayette Indiana aged 76 and Hosmer B Parsons Wells Fargo executive in Brooklyn after pneumonia. Parsons survived by widow and daughter Mrs Charles Adams.
Bryan supporters clash with McCarren factions in Grand Rapids as delegates debate the Denver plan. Delegates at large include Parker Murphy Nixon Freeh Thatcher Pendleton Schwarzenbach Rafferty. After chaotic scenes and a late vote the committee’s report moves to an uninstructed delegation for Denver.
Robert N. Harper, president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce, was convicted in Washington Police Court of manufacturing and selling a mislabeled drug compound. He received a total fine of 700 dollars with five months in jail as an alternative if payment is not made, marking the first such conviction under the act.
William J. Bryan toured Grand Rapids on April 15 drawing large crowds from Union Depot to Morton House and Campau Square. He spoke at Powers Opera House praising Roosevelt's actions, while noting his own views and public reception. Bryan prepared to depart for Lansing with supporters present.
The Michigan Democratic State Central Committee votes eleven to twelve against endorsing William J. Bryan for the presidential nomination. The decision sends the issue to the State convention, with Lansing set for May 20, as opponents say endorsement conflicts with party principles.
Pope Pius the seventh received Prince Von Buelow and Princess Von Buelow in private audience. The hour long talk covered Vatican Germany relations and Catholic questions, with no Polish topic raised. The pope defended Von Buelow despite Protestant faith and discussed missions in the Far East and Palestine.
The House Insular Committee reported favorably a bill already passed by the Senate placing air shipping regulations in the Philippine Government and tying trade to Philippine ports while postponing continental coastwise laws. Taft said delaying enactment would waste over 5 million dollars in annual export trade.
The National Committee fight over endorsing Bryan split Campau supporters and opponents, using the indorsement question to press the issue and show opposition to Campau. The discord centers on whether the committee should back Bryan.
The Third District Democratic Convention in Fairfield Maine nominated Samuel W Gould of Skowhegan for Congress and elected three delegates and three alternates to the National Democratic Convention. A resolution recognized the ability and faithful democracy of William J Bryan.
Baltimore hosts the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church from May 6 to early June with up to eight new bishops to be elected. The session will tackle restoring a time limit for pastors and reimposing a districtized system, plus reuniting or separating several church benevolences and book concerns amid debate over amending Section 248 on amusements.
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