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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
1
A report explores how the downfall of Venezuela's belligerent president could lead to a peaceful settlement. The article notes the Drago doctrine gaining U S approval as a factor in debt collection and Latin American responses.
The piece argues no European power may seize Venezuelan soil under the Monroe Doctrine and favors intervention under the Drago or Calvo doctrines. It notes Castro’s grip on Venezuela since 1899, his populist reform, tariff tweaks, and resistance to coups, while U.S. policy leans toward gradual pressure or revolution to remove him.
Mrs. Morris H. Stein will return to Loudonville Ohio to face murder charges in her husband Jacob Stein's death. Her mother Mrs. Bayard will accompany her. authorities from Ohio are expected. A post mortem was sought to be performed with city physicians in charge while legal representatives contest any body mutilation.
President Roosevelt replies to Australia via British Chargé dAffaires, thanking the Commonwealth for welcoming the U S Navy fleet to Syd ney Harbor. He says the voyage is a voyage of peace and that the American navy is an asset for world peace, not a menace.
Cincinnati was chosen as the meeting place for the American Life Convention next year with a date to be set by the Executive Committee. L A Dean of Georgia was elected Chairman of the legal section, and Secretary G A Deitch was re elected. The group adopted resolutions favoring a uniform tax system for life insurance companies nationwide.
William J. Bryan presses tariff reform at a Des Moines rally. He attacks Republican tariff promises and urges a gradual revenue tariff with an income tax to equalize taxation, while stressing direct election of senators. Bryan arrives, meets Mayors Brown and Mathis, and tours the city before his evening remarks.
The Government asks a rehearing before the United States Court of Appeals in Chicago, with Attorney General Bonaparte and Frank B. Kellogg leading the effort. The move aims to sustain Elkins and interstate commerce laws, arguing the appellate ruling would thwart future rebate prosecutions and undo Roosevelt era reforms.
A 50 man detachments leaves Amsterdam to bolster the Willemstad Curacao garrison now 10 officers and 182 men with a 400 strong militia. In Willemstad the Royal Dutch West Indian Mail Line suspends its Venezuelan service amid regional tensions and quarantine disputes, citing safety concerns for ships calling at Puerto Cabello La Guaira Guanta Cumana Carupano.
Silas Shelburne & Son, Lexington tobacco warehousemen, notify Fayette County Board of Control that Equity Society must vacate Shelburne’s storage building by the fall market opening in November. Shelburne reports increased regional tobacco planting and expects a robust loose tobacco market. independent growers likely to bring tobacco to Lexington brakes. Secretary Clark confirms Equity will move or sell Equity tobacco before Shelburne uses the warehouse.
The Hague Aug 21 The Dutch action against Venezuela and the note to President Castro hinge on reports by M DeReus the ex minister to Venezuela expelled by Castro due next Monday Foreign Affairs Minister Swindern will confer with DeReus before any steps The Netherlands press and public stay calm while naval interest grows and a diplomatic patch up remains possible not immediate punitive measures depend on Castro reply
Paris remarks that France will be a sympathetic spectator as the United States handles Venezuela. Holland is deemed capable of action if needed and a landing of troops is viewed as ill advised. A blockade is thought to be more potent and effective.
Fourteen horses were shot to prevent deaths from a burning feed barn fire during the Carroll County Old Settlers Picnic. Dozens of cattle and many carriages were destroyed while picnickers watched the animals burn.
Eddyville Kentucky August 21 the Lyon County Grand Jury adjourned after a week of session aimed at indicting 110 men on night riding charges. Foreman K T Brashear read the report with all members signing except Brashear and Moss Todd. Judge Cook and Commonwealth's Attorney Denny Smith were exonerated from any link to the night rider group. Sanford Hall was the main witness in the case.
Berlin dispatch reports a Japanese force captured and mortally wounded a Chinese former officer in the house of a War Ministry official. The Chinese Government seeks an official explanation for the incident.
The Commercial Tribune will print tomorrow the response of President Le Bus to the paper’s allegation that he did not pool all of his tobacco when the Burley Branch of the American Society of Equity was formed.
Taft tells Virginians that the people rule through the Republican party, citing McKinley and Roosevelt majorities and defending gold standard and tariff policy. Slemp attacks Bryan over disenfranchisement in Virginia and the South. Taft and party leaders praise Roosevelts reforms and legislative achievements, including anti trust enforcement and corporate regulation.
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