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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
2
Personal testimonial from Stanford C. Horton of Bristol Wisconsin praising Hood’s Pills for bowel movement and Hood’s Sarsaparilla for neutralizing grip poison in the blood. He states strong recovery and restored health after grip illness following a week of use.
On February 11 the group decided not to endorse Taft or Foraker and chose not to nominate a ticket. If others fail to act, no ticket may be certified to the election board.
Newark Ohio January delegates to the State convention were named by the Licking County Central Committee. Eleven Taft delegates were selected after a four hour clash over procedure. Colonel Gillette was endorsed for State Treasurer, and a primary endorsement was rejected. The meeting was held behind locked doors with guarded entrances and barred newspaper reporters amid charges and counter charges.
In Gilead Ohio on January 20 the Morrow County Central Committee ratified the mass convention's Taft delegates choice and filed for a February 11 primary with the County Board of Elections. Strong Taft resolutions were adopted.
In Cleveland and Sandusky, Ohio, battles over party primaries erupt as Foraker, Taft, and Roosevelt factions clash over county and district conventions. Separately in Kansas City, Judge McPherson voids Missouri’s 1907 law restricting railroad removals to federal courts, holding state rights conflicts with the federal constitution and upholding federal supremacy.
A Toledo dispatch reports Arthur J. Vorys refusing the anti Brown organization permission to use Taft’s name as head of a state delegate slate. The group passes resolutions asserting public opposition to Walter F. Brown and George B. Cox plans, proposing a 24 delegate slate for Taft and vowing to open Nasby Building headquarters to aid the effort.
Democratic members of the County Board of Elections refused to order a February 11 primary to elect delegates to the Republican State Convention. They argued the Taft labeled slate would unfairly advantage certain candidates and demanded court or secretary of state action. The board did order a May 15 primary for Congressional convention delegates.
Surprise spread through club and business circles as Queen City Club faces delinquents on dues with about fifty members implicated. The House Committee plans a final move after seeking settlements, rejecting expansion to boost revenue and underscoring the club’s oldtime standards. Secretary Wilby and Thomas Allen deny details, a committee meeting set for tonight to decide.
A Cincinnati elevated railway measure, civil service reforms, and an anti cigarette bill ignite a busy legislative session. Democratic moves to control a state school probe spark debate on campaign advantage while lawmakers push city code reform and new boards of public service.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified in New York court that Harry Thaw proposed a death by own action pact and discussed suicide with him after the Stanford White murder. She recounted Thaw swallowing laudanum in Monte Carlo in 1904 and noted prior talk of poison at the Grand Hotel. The cross-examination by District Attorney Jerome grew tense as he pressed to link the testimony to Thaw’s mental state.
Jefferson City Mo Jan 20 Attorney General Herbert S Hadley said the cases tied to Judge McPhersons decision will be appealed He argued the right of a state to forfeit a nonresident corporation charter for removing a suit from state court to federal court is unsettled with conflicting federal court decisions
Isaac Miles, a poor farmer in Gould hamlet near Whitesburg Kentucky, unearthed a tin vessel containing 3009 in gold and silver coins while plowing a garden. Some coins are rare specimens. The site is tied to a previously murdered resident said to have hidden the money there.
Dr. Horace Whitacre told the Academy of Medicine about making new joints during a lecture last night. He is noted as the first Cincinnati surgeon to grow joints on patients, a feat achieved in only a few American cities, with Dr. F. W. Langdon presiding as academy president.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Ss. P. Drayer former Montgomery County Coroner who lived in West Alexandria Ohio after heart disease. The Rev Charles H Paisley dean of Mt Allison University Suk Kingston New Brunswick died of heart trouble aged 65. Rear Admiral Frank Courtis navy veteran died in Washington aged 63, native of Ohio. Mrs W N Haldeman widow of Walter N Haldeman proprietor of The Courier Journal died in Louisville Kentucky.
Advertises a fast cold remedy with laxative quinine tablets. Claims a one day cure and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. Mentions Druggists refund and E W Grove signature on each box.
In the House measures prompt approval of a ten cent surcharge for passengers boarding trains without tickets. Lawmakers indicated it was a poor day for bills as the proposals gained initial traction, signaling a step toward new railroad fare controls.
Residents near Innwood Park on Vine Street heard two shots fired last evening. Windows rattled as people rushed to the area but no one claimed knowledge of the shooting. Police in the Eighth District searched the vicinity but found no trace or suspects.
Lima Ohio authorities report Harry E Campbell a traveling salesman living there is under arrest for presenting three checks for 50 dollars each at Hotel Linton signed by his wife who refused payment claiming she did not forge her signature.
A parent recounts severe itching sores spreading across a child’s body. After purchasing Cuticura Soap and Ointment, daily washing and application led to a rapid recovery in three nights. The writer urges others suffering to try the Cuticura Remedies and share the relief.
Readers advised to gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment and use Cuticura Soap with hot water for cleansing. Regular baths with hot water and Cuticura Soap recommended, followed by morning and evening routines.
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