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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
1
Recent conflagrations boost brick trade as output surges. Government tests show brick cubes withstand more heat than stone, while three mineral products exceed value of output, signaling strong growth in the sector.
Special dispatch reports the Republican statewide campaign for Taft and Harris to begin September 5 in Youngstown. Arthur L. Vorys named chair. speakers include Harris Hughes Beveridge with tentative attendance by Foraker, amid a scene of party unity and anti liquor tension.
The Baldwin airship completed a nearly five mile flight at Ft Myer with winds light as Captain Baldwin and Mr Curtiss tested control and speed. A first official speed trial is set for 5 pm tomorrow with a $6750 contract price at stake and a possible bonus for higher speeds.
Governor Harris, after a strenuous stay in Columbus and travel from Baton Monday, said he does not feel able to attend Cedar Point for the legislative reunion. He returned to his farm tonight, citing exhaustion from his work.
King Frederick and Queen Louise hosted a luncheon for 400 Danish Americans in Copenhagen. Colonel Listoe of New York delivered Roosevelt greetings, which the King warmly reciprocated, and the royal couple then spoke with several attendees.
The oath of the Society of Equity is deemed notable and will be published by the Commercial Tribune tomorrow, signaling civic or organizational emphasis. The item underscores forthcoming coverage and the oath’s expected impact.
In Pittsburg a voluntary petition for bankruptcy was filed by attorney Charles Merschauser for Harry K. Thaw. In Poughkeepsie Thaw said he spent 220000 with 200000 further claims, assets include 20000 cash, noting bankruptcy will prevent injustice to creditors and reflect business necessity after two years of heavy expenses.
In Fishkill New York Aug 7 the hearing on Dr John P Wilson's suit for expert witness fees against Harry K Thaw was postponed for a second day as Thaws counsel Charles Schauger could not attend due to business. The case adjourned to next Monday. Thaw paid travel and keeper expenses and returned to Poughkeepsie jail at 4 PM.
Judge William Howard Taft toured Virginia and West Virginia by four horse wagon to attend Greenbriar County horse show events and the old Greenbriar Hotel ball. The day included luncheon, rain showers, crowds at White Sulphur Springs, and a reception of 3,000 spectators amid Southern hospitality. Roosevelt and Corbin statements clarified Taft’s non blame in the Brownsville matter. The Hamilton Taft Club forms as young Republicans organize for the election.
Washington Aug 7 The statement asserts Judge Taft bore no responsibility for the order discharging the battalion of the army unit. The report emphasizes impartiality and clarifies legal oversight over military discharge actions.
In Chicago on August 7 Gus Schoenbeck a foundry foreman lost 750 dollars at poker and returned to his home at 3607 Robey Street where his seven year old daughter Mary asked for candy. He shot himself in another room resulting in his death.
In Constantinople on August 7, authorities arrested the remaining palace officials. Among those seized were Riza Pasha former Minister of War and Raghib Pasha Court Chamberlain. Raghib resisted barricading his home and firing on police from an upstairs window.
Tobacco growers in the Burley district oppose a twenty five cent per pound price for 1907 tobacco. Delegates will vote against the rate at Winchester while discussions include.pool admittance for 1907 and 1908 growers and an effort to maintain a fifteen cent average. County boards plan meetings Saturday and Monday.
A Frisco passenger train derailed twelve miles east of Imboden Arkansas early today. The locomotive plunged down an embankment causing a gas tank explosion in the mail car and a fire that by sailors was extinguished. Three were killed Engineer Cooper and Fireman Lee Booker both from Memphis and a man identified as H F Overy. Several mail clerks were badly injured and others sustained bruises and shock.
Teheran dispatch reports the Shah obtained a $250,000 loan from a Russian bank using the crown jewels as security. The funds will be used to outfit an expedition against Tabriz.
The Commercial Tribune reports an oath taken by members of the Society of Equity and promises tomorrow’s issue will reveal additional information to inform readers and shed light on the matter.
Trials opened with testimony on a night rider conspiracy in Murray Kentucky. Witnesses described coercion uniforms and oaths, warnings to join the tobacco association, and planned raids to force buyers and growers into the group.
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