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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
The document outlines a Democratic platform defending populist rule and criticising Taft and Republican abuses. It details Bryan's acceptance, the Denver convention's actions, and calls for public campaign funding transparency including pre election disclosure limits and corporate contributions ban.
The advertisement argues Truth and Quality in remedies and promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a preferred laxative. It highlights cleansing and gentle action without debility, stating it is natural and approved by physicians. The ad urges purchasing only the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Co. through leading druggists.
The speech argues for the constitutional amendment to elect U S Senators by voters, noting past proposals and broad state support, while accusing the Senate of obstruction influenced by corporate interests. It contrasts Democratic and Republican stances, condemns House rules, and pledges a Democratic presidency and Congress to push reform for government by the people.
John Scott longtime railroad executive died Tuesday at his Tompkinsville Staten Island home age 61 after cancer illness He led the Alabama and Southern Railroad and later the Cotton Seed Company presidency He also presided over the Colorado Midland Railway and reorganized the Seaboard Air Line He held roles with Northern Pacific receivership and Augusta Construction Company He leaves a widow and four daughters Gustav Adolf Ermeyer chief editor of The Lincoln Freie Presse died at his Lincoln Nebraska home yesterday He previously worked in Chicago Milwaukee and Rochester New York
Pat Holloran of Fire Company No. 3 steered to the curb to avert a serious accident at Twelfth and Scott streets. Captain Frank Bush of Company No. 1 and Frank Holyoke of Company No. 3 suffered severe bruises as their hose wagon’s wheels ran onto the curb when a baker's wagon horse frightened by a gang bell pulled into their path.
Newport Water Works Commissioners plan a fall election vote on a 100000 bond issue for water system upgrades. Proposed projects include a 20 inch main costing 45000, a 6000000 gallon daily pump at 40000, and an emergency Clifton Heights standpipe at 15000. Insurance for pump house discussed but not decided.
Patrolmen Benjamin Hessling and Jesse Webb of Latonia faced a preliminary hearing before County Judge H. P. Stephens on a conspiracy charge filed by A. E. Pitsenberger of the Latonia Law and Order League. Defense motions for dismissal were overruled and the case was continued for further arguments today.
Word from Newport reports that a Court of Appeals judge in Frankfort dissolved Judge Yungblut's injunction restraining Bellevue Town Council from disposing of a water franchise to Bellevue residents.
Mrs. Anna Down of 83 Patton Street Covington died at home yesterday at age 64. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the late residence with interment in Highland Cemetery. Capt E C Tinsley formerly Supt of Construction for Queen & Crescent Railway now Asst Supt at La Boca Panama Canal left Covington after visiting friends.
Charles E. King of Cincinnati age 46 and Lydia A. Brown of Springfield Ohio age 32 received marriage licenses. Downe H. Sutton of Union City Indiana age 23 and Nonah H. Stephen of Redkey Indiana age 21 also listed.
Multiple real estate deeds listed from Covington Latonia and nearby areas. Transfers include B H Busse to George Pulskamp 40 by 20 feet on Highland Avenue Covington and Cora and J C Sanders to Clara Williams 30 by 140 feet on Walnut Street Latonia. Other parcels include Roy Menefee Lot 1 Block 4 Crescent Springs Improve ment Company and Mary Keller 50 by 150 feet on Keller Avenue Latonia. Martha and Charles Weiss to M W Hill 25 by 100 feet on Holman Street Covington.
Silas Bush and Fanniel Bush transfer 24 feet frontage on east Ward Avenue Bellevue to Harry Speitz and John Reis. Michael Murray and Margaret Murray sell 22 feet frontage on Monmouth Street Newport to Catherine Berkley. Maud Young and William Young convey 50 feet on Rossmore Avenue Ft Thomas to Elizabeth Louise Gedge.
Patrick Donovan of Newport Kentucky and Louisa Steinhauer of Newport Kentucky are named. Harry E Bonow and Frances A Dear are associated with Cincinnati Ohio, with ages and details lightly noted.
In Columbus on August 12 Elsie Janis a local actress who starred in The Hoyden and will be a Frohman star next winter may ascend in a large balloon named Eisie Janis if she is not summoned to New York before August 29 by her manager The trip would be with her mother Mrs Bierkower who accompanies her on travels She is slated to report for first rehearsal in New York on September 1.
London reports the divorce decree made absolute for Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh, formerly Miss Thaw, now Countess of Yarmouth. The February 5 order by Sir Birrell Barnes nullified her marriage to the Earl after six months, with records titled Yarmouth otherwise Thaw vs Yarmouth. The Countess may resume her maiden name.
Ischl Austria August 12 King Edward arrived from Cronberg to greet Emperor Francis Joseph at the railroad station with full military honors. The welcome marked the first time a visiting sovereign to the emperor has been greeted in such ceremonious fashion.
Early yesterday a man was found digging potatoes in John Lefflitt’s garden about three miles from Dayton Kentucky. Lefflitt fired one shotgun blast after the thief drew a revolver and fired twice. The thief fled leaving a sack of potatoes and a hat marked with W C J.
The Newport Council License Committee reviewed a protest against granting Henry C. Grote a saloon license for Patterson and Ketuyrah streets. Six protesters offered no objections to Grote’s character but objected to a saloon near their homes. The committee recommended approval to the Council.
Mrs. Nicholas Weierich wife of the retired pork packer died yesterday morning at Speers Hospital Dayton Ky after an appendicitis operation. She was taken to the hospital about three weeks ago and never rallied. The remains were returned to the family residence on Fort Thomas avenue and funeral arrangements are pending.
Mrs. Mary May aged 89, mother of John May saloon keeper, was found prostrated in the yard of her Ninth and York streets home yesterday afternoon. Dr. Back attended. her condition was described as very critical.
Newport Democratic Executive Committee called to meet tomorrow evening to revise the list of persons selected last week to conduct the party's primary for Congressional nominee. Some officers named are not district residents or voters.
Patrolman Patrick Donovan and Mrs. Louise Steinbauer wed at the bride’s home yesterday afternoon. The County Fair premium list for Alexandria starts September 1 with many new trotting race features. Three year old Mildred Smith injured her foot by a needle and required removal by a Newport physician. Paul Davis of Newport sued Dr. Erwin Wendt in Cincinnati court over a $25 professional service claim with wage attachments. The Socialist party meets at Fifth and Monmouth to nominate candidates for city and county offices. City Attorney Baker says a new gas deal with Union Light, Heat and Power is needed if natural gas is piped from West Virginia to Cincinnati. Mrs. Hill reports her husband missing from 116 Central Avenue since last Monday.
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