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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
2
Chairman Hitchcock urges coherence among Western leaders to unite efforts for Taft and Sherman. He refuses forecasts on states likely to vote, pledging to contest every territory with a bare chance of victory. A Denver delegation seeks Denver or Salt Lake City as a Western campaign HQ.
At Hot Springs Taft stated the Republican National Committee will not accept corporate money for the campaign. William Jennings Bryan responded by promising to disclose all individual contributions above a certain minimum before the election. A Sunday visit by Omaha Mayor James Dahlman to Bryan occurred as observers watched developments.
Cold figures show the division of information diverted hundreds of poor aliens from crowded centers to fertile fields and other labor destinations. From February 1 to June end nearly one thousand aliens were sent to various parts of the country, representing twenty six nationalities with farm work as the main employment secured.
Washington reports United States Geological Survey figures that Pennsylvania coal totals 21.0 billion tons anthracite and 112.57 billion tons bituminous with about 17.0 billion anthracite and 110.0 billion bituminous remaining. At 1907 production pace the supply would endure about 490 years.
Cincinnati groups including the German-American Alliance and Central Alliance along with societies from Covington Newport Mt Healthy and others will attend the German Day celebration at the Butler County Fair Grounds on Saturday August 22 A grand parade will be held in the afternoon and Judge John Schwaab of Cincinnati State President of the German-American Alliance will give the address.
A joint War Department and Bureau of Forestry board agreed to preserve forests on military reservations. The plan includes cutting controls to maximize timber value while retaining forest integrity. The War Department will maintain forest oversight and utilize the Forestry Bureau’s expertise.
A street quarrel between John Davidson and his wife led to a clash with Charles Haggard attempting to pacify them. Davidson fired several shots striking no one and causing no damage. Both Davidson and Haggard were arrested by police.
Chester audience gives strong acclaim to Gounod Opera Faust as Joseph Sheehan excels in the title role with Aida Hemmi as Marguerite and Thomas Richards as Valentine. Metropolitans praised for singing, acting and ensemble, promising larger crowds at Chester Opéra House.
The Chester bathing area drew a large Sunday crowd with more than 1,000 bathers by 11 am. Women were prohibited from using dressing rooms after noon due to crowding, leaving many facilities fully occupied from morning until early afternoon.
Record turnout at Queen City Beach with gates opening at 6 30 am and over five hundred bathers by 9 00 am. Newport system cars ferried crowds to Fifth and Walnut as the day extended after sundown with late arrivals past 10 00 pm. Visitors praised the beach while the new lockers accommodated the surge of ladies and families.
The Lagoon stage hosts a varied bill this week led by the Polaro Brothers in trick-house comedy and magic that evoke nonstop laughter. John B. Dillon Jr sings, Carmentella performs contortion feats earning the nickname Bone less Beauty, and West and Fowler present a matrimonial burlesque. The Laffette La Monte troupe of gym acts rounds out the program with lively stage business.
The Panama Canal pay system uses Panamanian silver for labor wages, favored by local workers but costly to the United States. Disbursing Officer Williams argues for paying in American gold and silver, while enforcement and multilingual pay cars aid accuracy. The article notes the scarcity of paper money and the heavy bulk of local currency.
Open canoe Niagara reached the Coney Island Wharfboat at Broadway foot after a 700 mile journey from Cherry Creek near Buffalo New York started June 28. Occupants J J Lansceg and G G Adam enjoy a vacation and plan to reach 1000 miles. Guy Hook of the Coney force supervised the travelers.
Bohumir Kryl led a big family event at the Zoo with a varied program. Tschaikowsky's Slavishe March Parsifal Holy Grail and West Brighton polka highlighted an afternoon and Miss Bachman sang The Holy City in the evening. Swain’s trained birds drew cheers as crowds dressed smartly enjoying a refined zoo atmosphere. The week promises French Böhmenian night popular night and a Wagnerian program.
Last night the Coney Island clubhouse hosted several automobile parties from the hilltop area via Indian Hill road. Numerous guests aboard launches and houseboats along the river also visited during dinner time.
The Billy Kersand Minstrels and Darktown Fighting the Flames pleased good sized audiences at Reichrath's Park yesterday. The engagement will continue through the week.
Avoca held the Turner Fest yesterday with strong attendance and lively street activity as residents enjoyed performances and local vendors.
Colonel I M Sr arrival at the Martins' home sparked a flurry of greetings with excessive handshakes. The conduct may leave Ike Martin wearing a sling if the pace continues, though he remains unaware of the link. Congratulations still flow amid the bustling scene.
Walker County Georgia Sheriff shocks Camp Taft by shutting all restaurants and soft drink stands and banning near beer. He stays on site with deputies to enforce the order as 6 000 soldiers and many visitors protest, but the lid remains on.
The body of Mrs. Carrie H. Percifield was found in a pool of blood west of Columbus, Ind. John Underwood, a street car motorman, was arrested as authorities allege evidence links him to her death. The woman had recently divorced her husband.
Captain Martin E. Brown a well known Ohio River steamboat man died suddenly of heart failure at the Hotel River View in Gallipolis. He owned packet boats between Pittsburg and St Louis. William H. Rossington prominent Kansas lawyer and political figure died suddenly of heart failure at his Topeka home.
The week promises active campaign planning as Bryan Taft Hitchcock and Hughes administration figures converge in key states and cities. Roosevelt prepares a Newport address after a Sagamore Hill vacation. Fairbanks attends the Quebec 300th anniversary with the Prince of Wales. The Atlantic fleet sails toward the Pacific leg of its voyage.
William Manning of 508 Richmond street chased a colored man into his home near Central and Mound streets. The mob of over thirty pursued the suspect to Court and Mound where Officer Knight intervened. The man, James Clark of 1523 Providence street, was taken to police headquarters after allegedly grabbing Manning's pocketbook containing $2.
A Paris court extends the French divorce law, ruling a husband can obtain divorce when his wife is a morphine addict, illustrating a broad interpretation after recent parliamentary changes. In sports, the Clear Makers were edged by the Engineers at Avenue Grounds, two runs in a late rally not enough to overcome a stubborn defense.
Wiedemann 7 Miamisburg 5 at Wiedemann Park in front of about 2 100 fans. Murphy starred as third sacker adding punch to the home attack. Next Sunday Ft Wayne Shamrocks and the All Kentuckians visit. Stecker batted for Haylor in the ninth. Time 1 20. Umpire McGinnis.
President Roosevelt spends a quiet day at home in Oyster Bay with Mrs. Roosevelt and Archie. A uniformed group of New York church boys at Lloyds Neck saluted him as he arrived at Christ Episcopal Church, and he saluted back, saying he was glad to see them.
James Dodds 68, a laborer, was attempting to alight from a north bound traction car at Central avenue and Young street in Hamilton Ohio last night. He was thrown to the brick street and suffered a fractured skull and a broken right shoulder. He lies unconscious at Mercy Hospital with slight chance of recovery.
Fielding errors by Krebs and a third inning KO of Drury set the table for Middletown to rally with timely hits in the sixth. Middletown reached base on six hits in that frame and held on for a 9 8 victory as Sewald and Heisman combined on the mound despite costly wild pitches and hits allowed.
Cleveland July 20 With the Y M C A relay team two thirds through the cross country drive they resumed at 2 am to carry a message from Mayor McClellan New York to Mayor Busse Chicago. The relay runs ten hours ahead of schedule and is expected to reach City Hall at noon tomorrow completing the 1000 mile trek in about 118 hours at roughly eight and two thirds miles per hour.
A partial box score notes AB H OA E and various players including Reis Colina Huck and Wilke with base hits bases on balls and a two base hit tally. The report lists pitchers Colina and Wilke and mentions umpire Murray and a 2:00 game time.
The Electrical Workers beat the Woodworkers 28 to 19 in seven innings. Fuerstein Greiner Henry led with multiple hits and runs while Raymond McGeehan Gerold Steinke chipped in strikeouts. Time was 1 hour 42 minutes with Fleigg umpiring.
The Garment Workers triumphed 10 to 6 over the Molders at Manhattan Park. Key plays included a home run by Fuchs and a three-base hit by Mc Killough, with Knoble striking out seven and Scete three. Final: Garment Workers five left on base, Molders four. Time 1:40. Umpire Smith.
Plumbers 6 Bricklayers 4 after three runs in the sixth inning. Key hits by McCrea and E Bier fueled the comeback as Dacey and Prigge traded pitching duties. Prigge struck out nine while Dacey fanned one. Time 2:10. Umpire Ehrhardt.
The Cincinnati Tourists won a dramatic game at Cumminsville Ball Park despite Blue Birds pulling off three double plays and missing two infielders. Key hits included a two-base by Anderson and Wilson and a three-base by Katz. Pitchers Wilcox and Barringer fanned six and seven respectively.
Waterloo pitcher Harry Gaspard, star of the local team, was sold to Cincinnati of the National League. The price was not disclosed and Gaspard will join the Reds after the season. President Herrmann and Manager Ganzel of Cincinnati have received many praise letters. Red scouts pressured Waterloo to part with him for a tempting offer.
The Glidden motorists plan several hard runs this week from Boston toward Saratoga before handing the tour to D. H. Lewis. Chairman Frank Hower will then depart for Colorado to join the next stage of the event.
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