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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
A local loan office submitted its first weekly report under the O'Brien ordinance, part of a broader campaign against loan sharks. Auditors expect more offices to comply, with arrests and prosecutions aimed at enforcing the law and pressuring Tolman and similar lenders to follow regulations.
A 300 strong Ohio Valley Improvement Association delegation, led by Col John J. Vance and Albert Bettinger, lobbied at the White House and Capitol for a nine foot water stage on the Ohio River. They secured backing from Roosevelt and Congressmen, pressed for bonds if needed, and argued the project would benefit all time and future generations.
Convention to hold session in Washington aims to secure federal legislation to improve the nation’s resources. Taft supporters seek aid for river projects and infrastructure through a congressional meeting in the capital.
Clarence Le Bus, president of the Burley Tobacco Society, travels to Louisville to meet state and national tobacco leaders. They plan to form the Union Tobacco Society to effectively control about 80 percent of America’s tobacco output and set higher prices. The organization, to be based in Louisville, aims for an early launch with representatives from Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Tennessee attending a conference.
J Pierpont Morgan sat at a banquet table of the Chicago Association of Commerce after dodging reporters. B F Yoakum of the Rocky Island Frisco lines said Morgan would not be called to speak. Yoakum blamed last winter's panic for railroad payroll losses and urged a stable centralized government railroad policy.
President Roosevelt rejects impropriety claims in the Panama canal deal noting no American ownership in the transaction. He asserts the purchase served U S interests not personal gain, and cites French involvement and Congressional authorization as key factors. Senator Knox clarifies lack of stock books and confirms only property was bought. The president views the canal as a major achievement despite insinuations.
Paris dispatch reports M Philippe Bunau Varilla refutes US press claims on canal sale proceeds noting an arbitration split 15 million to new canal company and 25 million to old company plus lottery bond profits bringing total around 40 million distributed to shareholders with final payment imminent.
The telegram reports that a three days review of the Pana canal deal papers substantiated Roosevelt’s claim that no Americans were involved. Charles P Taft was asked for comment and said he had nothing to add beyond denying any involvement. He expressed pleasure that the investigation occurred.
Reports from Cape Haytien dated December 9 describe a revolutionary outbreak in northern towns including Port de Paix Hinche and Jean Babel. The movement threatens to spread as General Robillard departs Plaisance toward Gonaives to suppress disorders while General Belliard, ex war minister, heads a committee to oversee the new regime.
In Pittsburg on December 9 several men claiming to represent P J Kieran of Fidelity Funding sought to compromise with Catholic societies named as defendants in the diocese case. A man wore bishop attire but reportedly admitted Bishop Canevin had not recognized him. Lawyers said the matter is now under police handling.
Carnegie Trust says it holds 410000 dollars of notes on Catholic societies discounted by Fidelity Funding. Windsor Trust reports about 1060000 dollars of notes discounted through Fidelity Funding for clients, with notes described as amply protected.
Rudolph Kleybolte & Co was reported as a $464000 creditor of Fidelity Funding in New York, but Cincinnati office head George Koehler refuted any creditor relationship. Archbishop Henry Moeller denied Catholic churches and institutions in his jurisdiction would be affected by Fidelity Funding's failure.
The Ohio Insurance Department canceled and revoked the license of Metropolitan Insurance Company to do business in Ohio after a New York report showed the company’s capital was impaired by 900. State agent J. M. Borague of Cincinnati reported the action.
President elect Taft spent a busy day in Washington with multiple conferences and social events. A key meeting with Speaker Cannon set plans for Republican Ways and Means members to meet Taft at Longworth House residence to discuss tariff revision.
The House of Representatives debated for nearly five hours over a bill to authorize the thirteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and passed it without material change. Heated discussion centered on amendments including Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts proposal for a temporary census force chosen competitively. Session adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
The senate session centered on formal departmental reports and the introduction of 352 bills mostly granting pensions. Senator Johnston of Alabama introduced a bill to reinstate Russell and Weaver dismissed for hazing, arguing punishment was excessive. An executive session followed.
The dispatch reports U S postmastership contests in Middletown and Oxford, Ohio, hinge on Representative J. Hugene Harding. McCallay’s and Oxford’s postmaster terms expire Dec 16. Harding favors McCallay for reappointment and may back McSherley as an Oxford candidate.
The House of Representatives may rebuke President Roosevelt by a vote of ten to spread on records of the hoax claim that parts of the president's message were caught in a confrontation with Congress over prohibition.
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