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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
41
Senate debate reveals motives behind the Beveridge Aldrich positions as amendments are adopted. The Tobacco Amendment passes with tax relief and duties set on crude products. Leaders clash over party loyalty and the right to vote with individual judgment as sessions extend into the night.
Chicago reports the Ella Gingles trial closing day with clashes between Captain O'Brien and defense attorney O'Donnell. Nurses and hospital staff corroborate parts of Gingles story while contradicting others, and new testimony centers on Miss Barrette as key witness in the sensational case.
A. G. Denman Ohio attorney general told the Ohio State Bar Association that state and local taxation could be fully separated. He reviewed historic tax data, argued against the single tax, and suggested shifts to fund education via true value levies. The meeting approved officers and appointed a committee on employers' liability.
Washington dispatch reports a scheme where express firms near state lines file no reports with the Interstate Commerce Commission yet operate across borders. Fall River liquor dealers rig tariffs through Connecticut offices to ship beers and liquors into Massachusetts, avoiding local prohibitions. Mississippi authorities investigated an Natchez case. similar setup alleged in Massachusetts.
In Washington officials discuss anticipated corporate challenges to the income tax act. Treasury and justice experts say the bill appears constitutional and collection would proceed while court review occurs, with refunds possible if unconstitutional. Officials note no cash shortage risk and point to strong government credit and existing borrowing options.
In Butte Montana on July 8 a trio of masked bandits terrorized Centerville by hopping between saloons and robbing three establishments within ninety minutes. They fired shots into ceilings and forced patrons to the walls while cash was tapped amounting to about $27 from one till. Several customers lost watches and valuables.
Reports from Estherwood Louisiana say several families are leaving the Mamou oil fields area due to a mad dog outbreak. Many dogs have been killed and residents blame gases and hot steam as contributing factors.
Philip Lommel weighing 270 pounds won the championship medal as a beefsteak eater in a contest against Max Meyers 275 pounds at a political club outing in New York. Lommel ate ten pounds without leaving the table while Meyers managed eight pounds.
Harry Rife 35 a lineman shot and killed Mrs Lida Griswold 35 librarian and daughter of Judge J A and Mrs Gilmore in the Eaton public library. A single 32 caliber bullet caused instant death. Rife wounded himself but survived and is jailed. The tragedy was witnessed by Griswold's 12 year old son.
President Taft's Lake Champlain celebration ended as he prepared to return to Washington to tackle tariff talks with House and Senate leaders. Ambassadors Jusserand and Bryce praised the event as a symbol of peace among France Great Britain and the United States. The day featured an Indian pageant and a banquet where Taft thanked Vermonters and lauded their heritage.
Paris dispatch reports General Rafael Reyes in Paris downplaying Barranquilla unrest while urging an iron hand. He notes Gen Holguin confirms trouble confined to Barranquilla and warns Colombia faces broader revolt as liberals split from conservatives and Cauca area rumors spread.
Panama dispatches July 8 report very critical conditions in Colombia. Mail advices indicate turmoil and deteriorating security affecting communications and travel, with officials cautioning regarding ongoing disturbances and potential repercussions for regional stability.
NEW YORK July 8 Miss Mary Hart 16 hung her garments on a hickory limb while bathing in a canal near Paterson New Jersey. A man stole her clothes but a barrel lent by a woman who heard screams aided her return home. She later got a warrant for John Doe and can identify the man if seen.
Standard Oil chemists claim a process to produce butter from crude petroleum by-products. Reports say contracts will be drawn for a large butter-making plant as a new division of the Standard Oil works in Bayonne New Jersey.
Wealthy Virginians received letters threatening child abduction unless a payoff was made. Post office inspectors joined the search for the writers who may be joking yet dangerous. One recipient sent his wife and children to a nearby city in alarm.
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