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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a vital tonic after grip illnesses and fevers. It claims the remedy builds strength, restores appetite, aids digestion, neutralizes poisons, enriches the blood, and supports kidneys and liver for prostration and fatigue.
The assembly discussed tax and election reform, local option temperance laws, and anti graft changes to charities and penal institutions. Colonel Albert Scott was named to the State Board of Control. A bill to repeal the Croan dog law drew laughter as licenses funds were slated for return. sessions adjourned after routine notices and prayers.
Democratic leaders in Kentucky announce two ballots for the U S Senate race. The first ballot is scheduled for January 14 with a joint ballot by both Senate and House the next day. The dispute centers on whether January 14 or January 21 is the second Tuesday after organization under state and federal law.
Frankfort reports show the new Republican state administration claims less than $500,000 remains after subtracting anticipated city and county school fund payments from a $1,180,000 balance. Treasurer Farley Auditor James and others assert Democratic expenditures have been tallied, leaving a tight treasury.
A testimonial from a woman credits Postum with curing Coffee induced heart weakness after eleven weeks of suffering. She describes severe heart pain, fainting spells, nervous prostration, and weight gain from 92 to 158 pounds. Her doctor linked coffee to her condition and advised stopping it.
The House debates the Primary Election Reform League bill proposed by Rep Hunt of Cincinnati. It envisions direct party primaries for all offices, sets candidate signatures, requires Columbus meeting for a statewide platform, ends party labels in municipal primaries, and provisions for vacancies, committees, and illegal voting. It also outlines special and four year presidential primary schedules and U.S. Senate preference on ballots.
Columbus Jan. 8 Governor Harris will likely submit an important message to the General Assembly early next week. The message will include a report from the State Tax Commission of 1906 and urge legislation to assure just and equitable taxation for Ohio residents.
Governor Harris signed the first bill of the session based on Senator Ward’s proposal. The act permits temporary removal of an inmate from the Ohio Penitentiary upon the State Board of Pardons recommendation. Marie Bernardo, a female convict, would be moved to a guarded hospital until her child is born, then returned to prison.
Representative Hunt of Hamilton County introduced a bill in Columbus Ohio to forbid corporations from contributing to political campaigns. The proposal mirrors a prior Judiciary Committee favorably reported measure. It carries a $5000 fine for the offending corporation and up to one year imprisonment for the company’s agent or attorney.
The Rev Christopher Bauer newly appointed Superintendent of the German Deaconess Home in Clifton Avenue Jamaica New York received a hearty reception from coworkers. St Matthew's Church Liberty and Elm streets hosted both afternoon and evening entertainments by the Ladies Aid Society and the Deaconess Home Society in his honor.
Burglars tried to break into the Tuch Farber tea shop at 16 East Court Street last night but were scared away before taking any property.
Frank Harper answers readers on stock exchanges and money. He argues stock bars should stay high against paper money expansion and warns against overreliance on margin. He discusses postal savings banks, a small national tax on deposits, and cites Schiff Vanderlip on causes of financial disturbance.
Lexington prepares to repel a raid as wagons loaded with tobacco from other regions face police protection. Mayor Skain stated enforcement will be strict to prevent theft and ensure unloading limits.
Flemingsburg Kentucky reports a called session of the Fiscal Court and City Council over night rider damage. The court will provide six guards for ten days and the council may add more. A resolution urged tobacco buyers to halt purchases until a clear tobacco market adjustment is reached, while promising to pay for already bought tobacco. Buyers did not assent but are believed to comply.
Reports of a potential assault on the American Tobacco Company warehouse in Manchester prompted Company G of the Seventh Regulars to remove their rifles from the armory to their homes. A full force is patrolling as tobacco continues to be received.
Hopkinsville Kentucky grand jury indicted G B Powell of Fruit Hill Christian County for conspiring to destroy and destroying real and personal property. Powell was a day rider who waited upon tobacco men in November and was among jurors but not drawn for the panel.
In Clarksville Tennessee all tobacco buyers have signed an agreement not to buy any tobacco pledged to the Dark Tobacco Growers Association. The buyers state they have not knowingly purchased pledged tobacco and will refuse such crops if notified by association officials.
In Owingsville Kentucky farmers with pooled tobacco report daily deliveries and growing impatience. They say ten cents a pound meets their needs and helps clear the backlog.
Louisville buyers and brokers reported a record 1,500,000 pounds sold in one day amid ongoing price talks between the Burley Association and the American Tobacco Company. Kentucky totals reached about 3,500,000 pounds with main buyers from American and Imperial Tobacco Companies and significant independent activity.
Central City Muhlenberg County faces intimidation as letters threaten officials and union foes. A city official was beaten. authorities pursue those behind the antiunion letters bearing symbols and warnings.
Kenton County Society of Equity sent watchers along all pikes into Covington to stop unbagged tobacco shipments. The action aims to prevent lawless night riding and avoid strife with farmers, while Covington police prepare to monitor warehouses and deter potential incendiary acts. J M Armstrong of Covington reports roads from Independence to town blocked by pickets urging farmers not to sell in the city.
The annual Free Setters dinner and election will be held Friday night February 14 at Kauffman’s brewery. Rivalry between Independent ticket head A E Rose and Regular ticket head Charlie Doran drives expectation of a big clash. Regular ticket list includes Doran Gohen Drennan Kauffman Fletcher Knorr Miller Dudley Bruckmann Hess. Independent ticket list includes Rose Daly Brown Klein Joyce Steinborn No Man plus an identical Executive Committee to the Regular ticket.
Henry Moore of Bedford Indiana was in Police Court yesterday charged with petit larceny. The judge fined him ten dollars plus costs.
In a public display of courtesy, Mississippi's Williams and Missouri's De Armond pledged not to let personal issues block duties. The exchange followed an effort by Dalzell to advance a rules measure limiting debate on a penal code codification bill. The rule passed overwhelmingly as the House moved to read the 189 page bill.
Caleb Powers issued a public statement calling on the people to sign a petition to Governor Willson seeking a pardon. He asserts he was tried unfairly three times and notes that ten jurors requested acquittal on the last trial. The petition committee includes four Democrats and three Republicans and petitions are circulated among both women and men.
Guarantee offered that Paeo Ointment cures itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertisement notes price of 5 cents.
In Columbus on January 8, Republicans dismissed Democratic claims of revolt over the February 11 primary. They defend the call as a fair method to express GOP choice between Foraker and Taft, noting state law allows a party chosen process and denying widespread unrest or high costs.
A House subcommittee endorsed a Fowler bill to replace bond secured notes with a currency backed by general bank assets. It would create a National guaranty fund of 500 million dollars, fund 80 percent in U.S. bonds and 20 percent in redemption-city banks, and require deposits of five percent of average deposits and notes.
Lancaster Ohio January 8 M E Ingalls of Cincinnati proposed nationwide financial legislation as a Democratic campaign principle. He urged change to aid all sections while noting railroads hold interest. He favored a franchise tax and dismissed many proposed fixes for financial ills as a financier.
Obituaries report the deaths of Augustus Armagnac PhD at 68 in Amherst Massachusetts. Julian E Smith Armour Packing Company chief engineer in Chicago. Captain Daniel Ellis famed East Tennessee Union scout aged 79. Joseph Kennedy brother of Mgr Kennedy in Rome. Samuel Carpenter longtime Pennsylvania Railroad passenger agent in New York. Right Rev George Worthington Nebraska bishop died in Mentone France. Ernst Stem died in Corryville Ohio with funeral at Stem home and Spring Grove burial.
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