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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
2
A speech defends Roosevelt era labor reforms, criticizes Democratic missteps, and urges strong tariff reform. It argues current legislation failed to curb trusts, urges gradual tariff reductions, and promotes an income tax to ensure fair taxation while highlighting Southern and Western party dynamics and the need for robust Republican organization.
A 1908 analysis argues Castro's dream of a Bolivar-led South American federation is doomed. It reviews Venezuela's unstable history, the flawed US-inspired constitution, and Castro's despotic rule hampering reform and trade with Colombia. It closes noting potential revolutions likely repeat military rule rather than civil progress.
Secretary Garfield, after a brief Washington stay and a visit to Secretary Taft at Hot Springs, Va, heads home to Mentor Ohio for vacation. He will attend the Ohio campaign opening at Youngstown on September 5 but will not speak there. Garfield remains confident in Taft's chances.
Anthony Davis a black nonunion miner in Pratt City was shot and killed near his home after his house was blown up by dynamite Wednesday night. News says he had seen the attackers prior to the ambush and Governor Comer faced pressure over possible troop deployment as tension runs high in the district.
Secretary of State Thompson suspended three Gallia County elections board members and set next Monday for a hearing. Papers to challenge the action were not filed by noon today. Assistant Attorney General Miller agreed to join Thompson in the hearing with Sherman Eagles leading the accused faction.
Six more alleged riot leaders were indicted by the grand jury in Springfield Illinois. The indictments cover twenty offenses linked to the Loper Lopez restaurant riot. Among the accused are Ernest Humphrey Rudolph Bredmeyer John Schienley William Sutton Herbert Carey and one unidentified fugitive. Bail set at two thousand dollars per indictment.
Denver report corrects earlier identification of the woman who died by her own hand at the Oakes Home sanitarium. The deceased is Mrs. David Snellenberg of Wilmington Delaware, not Mrs. Nathan Snellenberg as previously announced. Mrs. Nathan Snellenberg is reported to be in Europe.
The Advertisers' Club met at Avoca Park with George Puchta and R E Morrison speaking on the Greater Park League of Cincinnati. Resolutions endorsed more parks and playgrounds and urged petitions to circulate for bond issues to fund the plans. Large attendance noted.
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers, after clashing with the Indiana State Executive Board, issued a letter directing Indiana miners on strike to return to work immediately. The action marks a decisive stand by national leadership, with possible loss of local charters if disobedience continues.
John P. Reid a Columbus man and wealthy contractor who fled the United States after being indicted for attacking his own daughter committed suicide in London England. He had been at large on ten thousand dollar bond and was identified as the Columbus fugitive reported from London. The Black family reference in the attack is said to be an error.
Samuel Males 90 died Thursday at his home 2228 Fulton avenue. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 00 AM from the chapel at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Mr Clarence Le Bus outlines opinions on tobacco pooled and non pooled approaches in an upcoming discussion. Readers are advised to read his full remarks tomorrow for clarity on policy and practical implications.
George Ade presents Just Out of College at the Walnut with a tangible story and fresh humor. The comedy, noted for cohesiveness and epigrammatic lines, follows Ade’s modern satire of social and business life and promises dramatic momentum and sharp wit.
The Columbia sale of season seats has drawn back most longtime patrons to the box office for two days. The opening bill is unusually strong with Gus Edwards Blonde Typewriters featuring Arthur Conrad. the Hight Original Madcaps Bowser Hinkle and Company in Superstition. the Josselin Trio in midair pictures. Armstrong and Verne Australian comedians. Amy Stanley the English soubrette and her picks Burt Earle the English banjo king. Paul La Croix hate juggler and moving pictures.
John Urgonyi's Imperial Hungarian band and Sonnenleltner's Tyrolean singers perform at Reichrath's Park. Audiences remain highly delighted and the band will stay over Sunday to meet demand and boost attendance.
The Lyceum opens its season 1908 with the melodrama The Rocky Mountain Express. A carefully chosen company stars in an elaborate production aided by redecorated interiors and new conveniences to boost popularity.
A large crowd at Lagoon applauded the Cincinnati Concert Company for its polished performance. Vin Stoddard, Emma Von Seggern, Mrs. William Winkelma, Lora Rand Maguire and others earned encores, with praise for each artist. Tomorrow at 2 p.m. a Kenton County baseball championship game is scheduled at the park field. Hon Carl Ludwick of Louisville will headline German Day Sunday with multiple speakers in German and English.
A large Friday crowd packed Coney Island as Island Queen and Princess ferried about 7,000 visitors and interurban service ran all day. Women drivers won key races with Mrs Eich, Mrs Rich, and Mrs Ressler collecting prizes while Dr John Todd featured a standout team and Miss McClain steered the mare. Minnehaha led the one mile dash amid lively competition, while Gum Pell failed to perform.
The article notes money led ahead of the romantic Levera in overall judging with over 400 entries across all departments and twice as many prizes. Judges said conclusions cannot be made public until today from the clubhouse.
Matinee and evening shows at Chester feature Cavalleria Rusticana and Trial By Jury, with Rigoletto Sunday evening marking the farewell week for the Metropolitan Opera Company at Colonel Jin's park. The season has been satisfactory and Verdi's opera is promised to be excellently presented. next Saturday marks the departure of Mr. Sheehan and his associates after strong audience turnout and enthusiastic applause for Cavalleria Rusticana.
Miss Elsie Janis will be featured in international balloon races as the christening of the Iroquois, the Columbus balloon, approaches. Her manager has forbade her as a passenger, and the ceremony will occur on Tuesday or Wednesday next week depending on arrival of the craft.
Colonel Martin prepares a free vaudeville bill for patrons featuring Winderman's trained bears as the headline act. The show includes nk Hayes and Anna Suits in song and dance, Robert Nome the champion whistler, Laura Davis the vocalist, and other skilled performers.
Amusement notes announce Panhandle Pete a musical comedy at Heuck s beginning Sunday afternoon. The show features living caricatures of Roosevelt Taft Bryan Cannon Fairbanks and other figures with a chorus of pretty young women. Larry McHale Sam Saidman and other comedians are in the Follies of the Day Company.
B Arnold's Serenaders arrive at the Standard for Sunday matinee and the week. The troupe presents modern original character comedies written especially for this company with many new features.
At 2 o clock today the baby show begins on Cohey Island. Commodore Brooks oversees the exhibit and has chosen three married women to serve as judges whose identities will be revealed after their rulings.
In Columbus on August 21 Acting Attorney General W H Miller questioned the Athens State Hospital board authority to remove Superintendent T S Hanson who refuses to resign after trustees pressed him. Miller says Hanson’s tenure is at the board’s pleasure while Governor Harris hints at firing when trustees meet next Monday. The dispute centers on whether the board can dismiss Hanson without specifying more reasons.
Hamilton Ohio health officials report the city of 35 000 people has no current contagious disease cases. Doctors note unusually light practice as the health department announces the best health in the town's history.
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