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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1908
Page
4
The April 2 1908 edition of The Commercial Tribune lists publication data including entry at Cincinnati post office, morning publication, company address at Avainut Street and Government Place, and president E O Eshelby.
Rate card lists by mail options including Lally and Sunday one year Sunday only and weekly edition one year plus various six month and monthly terms Also notes postage prepaid and Sunday omissions for combined papers
Delivered by carrier Belly per copy In foreign countries United States and overseas subscriptions offered Daily and Sunday rates One year eighteen dollars payment in advance Local offices listed Covington Newport and Washington bureaus Newsrooms provide news and service including a free room for Americans at London bureau
The Weather Bureau notes mild spring conditions nationwide with a storm moving off the coast. Cincinnati records show 8 a.m. 66 80 s.w. wind 0 rain cloudy and 8 p.m. 70 39 s.W. clear, with a maximum of 75 and minimum of 63. Precipitation totals 1.08 inches. excess in temperature since January 1 stands at 2.29 degrees.
Ohio sees cooler, fair Sunday with increasing clouds Monday and brisk west to northwest winds. West Virginia remains fair Sunday with partly cloudy Monday. Indiana favors cooler, fair Sunday with showers in the south at night or Monday, lighter in the north and brisk NW winds. Kentucky enjoys fair Sunday with showers and cooler Monday.
A London and New York based shipping list records sailing and arrival statuses for several liners. Vessels departing include the St Louis for Southampton and Cherbourg via Plymouth and others. arrivals include the Lucania from Liverpool and the Naz for various ports. Wireless reports indicate progress near Cape Race and Sandy Hook with expected dock times.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous names with city and state affiliations such as St. Nicholas George Alces Winchester New York James N Coffin Birmingham A B Kendall Chicago Grand Mrs Pauline Hall Louisville and many others across Philadelphia New Orleans London and Detroit. The text appears as a loose roster of individuals and locales with partial punctuation and formatting.
A wary observer argues that Speaker Cannon and two allies form a three man Triumvirate controlling the House Rules Committee. The piece contends the Senate remains more representative while the House acts as a mere recorder of three leaders will. It warns the House must reclaim its deliberative, representative role.
The piece questions whether global powers must approve a US naval showing in Chinese waters and notes mixed reactions from Germany France Great Britain and Russia. It argues the public may view foreign acquiescence as minor influence and calls for cautious diplomacy before any port visit.
The text states that freedom of the ocean is guaranteed to United States ships as to other powers including Germany France England Russia and Japan. It asserts US does not require permission from others for its fleet and that Russia's supposed uncertainty is irrelevant. The decision whether the Pacific fleet operates in Chinese waters is for the US government alone.
The piece warns that widespread logging for railway ties is depleting U S and Russian forests. It cites 1906 figures, noting 600000 acres cut in the United States and 4 million ties supplied in Russia, with peasants dragging trees miles to rivers. It urges forest associations to push stronger public opinion and legislation to halt destruction.
The 40 million four percent Pennsylvania Railroad loan attracted strong demand both in France and the United States, with France receiving half and the balance staying on this side. Analysts say the over subscription proves abundant global liquidity and signals further large corporate borrowing above 200 million. Some expect higher stock prices while gold may flow abroad to higher returns despite solid U.S. financials.
A coincidence led the Pirates to stop free passes for 103 Pittsburg Council and Aldermen members, who then passed an ordinance setting each game license in Smoky-and Revengeful-City at 75 dollars.
President Andrews of the University of Nebraska muses on keeping young men from small towns engaged. He suggests practical stewardship like sturdy gates and reliable hinges to curb distractions and maintain discipline.
Mr. Thomas F. Ryan testifies that ninety percent of railroad stock in the United States is water. He warns of risks tied to his daily plunge into market waters and the implications for investors on Wall Street.
A brief comic look notes how celebrations and sports hopes take flight each year as Washington pursues a pennant with regularity and dispatch.
Prof. Von Muenster berg states the right ear is larger than the left and observes Mr. Bryan turns his head toward Minnesota, indicating a favored direction.
The proposal urges strong coordinated measures against Guatemala and Venezuela, aiming to pressure both governments in a unified approach. It suggests multiple simultaneous motions to increase impact and accountability on the regional stage.
A lively bulletin notes Governor Johnson urged optimism amid rough times as pitcher Campbell drew attention with a hopeful joke while San Francisco capitalized on favorable conditions, signaling a buoyant mood and quick pace in local affairs.
A column fragment urges expanded kindergarten facilities and trained staff in new Cincinnati schools. It argues for larger rooms, adjoining cloakrooms, and regular home visits, with mothers’ meetings and cross training for teachers to foster child development and civic virtue, stressing schools as the nation’s foundation.
A Police Court tale in hotel lobbies amuses the crowd as a Sixth Street hotel clerk is accused of stealing $10. Other guests discuss Merry Widow hats boosting theater checkroom business, Texas rangers, and projected electrification of railroad terminals in New York City as savings and cleaner air are noted.
A lyrical piece by Abby Marsh celebrates children's laughter in an orchard Amid cherry blossoms and drifting petals the scene evokes nature and joy The voice notes that laughter is the most beautiful sound among beauty and nature and closes with the author's name Abby Marsh
Reports show Taft men control regular party machinery in Kentucky counties including Carroll, Kenton and Campbell. Delegates at large to the Republican National Convention and district conventions in ten of eleven districts will select two delegates each. May 5 is the convention date. votes add to Taft strength.
The Winchester convention drew Taft forces led by Perry and Beckner against Fairbanks supporters J G White and H G Garrett. Beckner won the chair with 260 to 242. Allen Sympson was Secretary. Delegates named include Reese Robb Garrett Owen Bush White and Timberlake. resolutions praise Roosevelt Willson and Fairbanks and pledge support for Willson Bradley and other Kentucky leaders.
The Lexington Republican mass convention chose delegates for the State and district conventions pledging Taft. District delegates were instructed for Charles Kerr and George L. Barnes, and L. L. Bristow for Congress. C. O. Reynolds named for State Central Committee. W. Milard opposed, defeated by John T. Shelby. Ashland district shows Taft lead with 35, Fayette 39, Franklin 14, Oldham 5, Scott 47, Owen 6.
A mass convention at the Logan County Courthouse named twenty three delegates to the District Republican Convention at Bowling Green on May 5 and set slates for State and National conventions. Delegates were instructed to vote for Taft as a unit despite a defeated amendment favoring Fairbanks.
At the Courthouse in Hopkinsville Kentucky the Republican county mass meeting concluded with Fairbanks leading Taft two to one by a 965 to 530 vote. After results were announced Fairbanks supporters organized with E B Long as Chairman and E W Gias as secretary.
After the Fairbanks convention adjourned the Taft faction organized naming J. M. Starling as Chairman and P. H. Brown as colored Secretary. The group then issued instructions for the afternoon.
Chairman Frank Boyd opened the county convention to select twenty four delegates for the State convention in Louisville on May 6 and to name new County Committeemen. The Taft faction outnumbered Fairbanks about twenty to one, electing E. E. Bell as Taft choice for Assistant Postmaster and Chairman, prompting Fairbanks supporters to resign. Delegates will be named early next week and are instructed for Taft.
Powell County Republicans met at the Courthouse and endorsed President Roosevelt and Congressman John W. Langley for renomination. They urged Governor Willson to pardon Caleb Powers, claiming his innocence in the Goebel murder. They selected six delegates for Taft and six for Fairbanks to the Louisville convention.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Augusta Ky April 25 The Republican mass convention in Brooksville broke up in a row with Taft and Fairbanks camps at fifty three each and Ed McClanahan backing Taft A motion to adjourn prevented any instruction or naming of Carlisle delegates
In Frankfort on April 2 the Republican mass convention endorsed Roosevelt and Taft allies, routed Fairbanks supporters by over a three to one margin, and named Edward Lane as delegate-at-large. George Barnes of Frankfort and Charles Kerr of Lexington were endorsed as Chicago convention delegates.
Republicans of Trimble County gathered in Bedford for a mass convention selecting delegates to the Covington Congressional Convention on May 4 and the Louisville State Convention on May 6. Delegates favored Taft, with John R. Ingles Charles Butler H H Sherman Dale J Rent headed to Covington and M R Snyder J J Young N G Derineson George Summerville to Louisville.
Bowling Green April 25 The Republican mass convention opened with County Chairman C. J. Doores nominating G. E. Speck a Taft supporter as Chairman. The Fairbanks faction withdrew electing Judge T. M. Owsley as Chairman. Rival delegates were appointed.
Walter Bennett of Madison County and George M. Davidson of Lincoln County elected as Taft supporters. T. J. Ballard, an Ernst man of Anderson County, urged his bid but was defeated. About 700 votes were cast.
In Ashland on April 25 L R Putman was elected Chairman and C R Levi Secretary both Fairbanks supporters. The Fairbanks majority was four to one with delegates instructed to vote for Charles Russell of this city and M Batterman of Mason County, both Fairbanks men.
Special Dispatch to the Commercial Tribune reports Fairbanks supporters capture the Woodford county convention in Versailles Kentucky on April 25. Delegates were instructed to vote for Willson and Bradley as delegates at large and H Clay Howard as district delegate. The unit rule was adopted aligning with national and state administrations.
Springfield Ky April 25 The Republican County Convention names a solid Taft delegation for district and State conventions. Delegates from the State at large are Lewis F P James and Willson.
In Henderson Kentucky on April 25 Dr. W. I. Thompson of Fairbanks was named temporary Chairman. Henderson County delegates are instructed to vote for John C. Worsham for Congress as a unit. Webster County delegates are instructed for C. W. Fairbanks.
Georgetown Iowa April 25 Seven teen Taft delegates were chosen by the Scott County convention, which was heated, although one sided.
Harrodsburg Kentucky April 2 The Republican convention instructed Mercer County fifteen votes for Fairbanks by an overwhelming majority.
Richmond Kentucky delegates at the county convention were instructed for Taft this afternoon.
College spirit marked the first anniversary of the University Club on Fourth Street and Broadway with a burlesque titled Twenty-one Days. The stunt, written by H. B. B. Yergerson, featured C. B. Rhodes, W. McL. Ayres, Brent Arnold Jr., H. P. Warrener, G. F. Eaton Jr., Thomas Baker, James B. Minor, George W. Noyes, G. H. Cox, George Eaton, Charles Eaton, and H. Quackenbush among about two hundred attendees.
The coroner was notified of the death of Mrs Elizabeth Mallett, 30, of 628 Carlisle avenue in the City Hospital. Physicians say the death followed an operation. She was admitted on April 2. Deputy Coroner Coe ordered an inquest.
Campaign started by Friends of the Soldiers to Restore the Army Canteen aims to secure the thaw release. Wives and supporters rally for attention to the cause.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw seeks annulment of her marriage while Harry Thaw fights to be released from Matteawan State Hospital with a writ returnable May 8. The piece notes Broadway’s mixed views on Evelyn and broad anxiety over Thaw’s possible freedom, plus a national push to restore the Army Canteen with malt liquor only.
Washington reports from the Middle West say Secretary Taft is widely viewed as the likely Republican nominee and possibly the next president. He drew large receptions in Chicago and Omaha with banquets by business and labor groups, while Iowa and Nebraska leaders voiced strong backing for Taft.
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