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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
2
Delegates contest in the national committee as Taft and Fairbanks factions clash. Bradley challenges letters alleging pro Taft claims in Kentucky. the committee seats the Taft delegation amid protests. Hitchcock withdraws proxies. Vorys and Foraker aides arrive as hearings proceed amid a near collapse from a wind draft.
A baby boy suffered an itching rash that appeared in multiple places and resisted treatment. His mother nearly despaired as the skin healed quickly without a scar and the trouble did not return.
William Geeding of Attica Indiana writes in 1907 that his toddler son suffered rashes and itching sores before using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. After three daily applications the sores began healing and left no scars with the conditions not returning.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as rapid relief for eczema tetter milk crust psoriasis on infants and children. It promotes warm baths and gentle anointing with the Ointment with optional mild doses of Cuticura Resolvent and guarantees pure formulations.
The National Committee will present Sixth and Eleventh Kentucky District contests to the Credentials Committee. Delegates McPherson, Ernst, Helburn, and Combest are seated as uncontested. Some plan to appeal. Louisiana contest consolidated with four delegates at large and seven districts. Aimed at reshaping Republican delegation balance, favoring Northern states. Rooms at Auditorium Hotel used by Leslie Shaw limited to one room.
Secretary Taft telegrammed Frank Hitchcock, Chicago manager, directing no change in his methods amid contested delegations before the National Committee. The President and Taft expressed satisfaction, saying now is the time to settle the matter and that opponents have long waged war on the administration.
Ohio Attorney General Wade Ellis returned from Virginia Beach with the completed draft of the platform for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He conferred with Secretary Taft and both would not speak on the platform, but it is confirmed the tariff plank will be enlarged to call for maximum and minimum schedules and a tariff revision at an extra session of Congress.
Immediately after the inauguration the platform to be presented at Chicago will be substantially the Ohio document. The statement signals a key policy outline tied to the state named and its influence on the national agenda.
Attorney General Wade H. Ellis, who has been in Washington and Virginia Beach shaping the Republican platform, is due home tomorrow. He will depart for Chicago tomorrow night as Taft headquarters report. Secretary S Watts left for Chicago to attend the convention city. Henry A. Williams and Malcolm A. Karschner will oversee operations, remaining in Columbus.
The Third District contest for National Republican Convention delegates, stemming from the Harding and Catrow conventions at Eaton, will be heard by the Republican National Committee in Chicago Wednesday morning. Hamilton’s F. P. Richter and Dayton’s Judge E. P. Matthews will present the Harding slate led by N. P. Ramsey and Oscar Gale. Catrow delegates named C. W. Bieser and D. W. Allaman.
A. E. Fisher of Ohio was named Assistant Secretary of the Republican Committee replacing Frank H. Hitchcock upon retirement. The move followed reports of Hitchcock’s removal, which were denied. officials said Hitchcock’s other duties hindered his secretary role and Fisher’s appointment was the result of those constraints.
Chicago June 8 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge as permanent Chairman of the Republican National Convention plans a twenty minute speech stressing that the party must uphold President Roosevelt's policies for future success. He will touch lightly on a third term, arguing the country desires a president who follows Roosevelt’s lines.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor pledged to oppose a proposed plank in the Republican platform. He said the federation would campaign in Chicago for support of a memorial by New Yorkers calling for the courts to be affirmed and for preservation of independence and prerogatives. The AFL Executive Council will meet in Chicago during the convention.
A political statement supports the courts and organized labor while condemning abuse of the injunction right. The speaker notes Republicans value lawful processes and affirms respect for labor integrity.
Charles L. Kurtz who planned to join Manager Vorys and lead the Foraker headquarters in Chicago has postponed his trip. He will not depart last night as announced and will leave only after arranging his affairs. Two local reporters will accompany him to run the press HQ there.
A group of prominent Tennessee Republicans led by Federal office holders left Nashville for Chicago to appear before the Republican National Committee. They will oppose the delegates chosen by the Oliver convention, which was marked by riotous scenes.
Four of Porto Rico's delegates to the National conventions arrived today from San Juan. Republicans Dr. J. G. Brioso F. P. Quinonez L. Vadivieso and Democrat N. B. Shaffer were among the group entering New York.
Suffragists propose a compact plank to urge equal suffrage, limited to thirty words, committing the party to a mild stance in support of granting women the vote on the same terms as men. The draft by Catharine Waugh McCulloch emphasizes a state-by-state approach, with an alternative urging Congressional action for constitutional amendment.
At the Chicago Woman’s Club a panel of suffragists will outline arguments for grant of the ballot and taxation without representation injustice. Mrs Charles Henrotin may chair with Miss Jane Adams Rev Caroline Bartlett Crane and others presenting points. Tea, wafers, and public talks will fill open days as leaders discuss patience and state role in reform.
The fragment notes a spectacular display as a peculiarity recognized by women, with observers framing the event as a notable national moment.
In Chicago on June 8 former Comptroller Charles G. Dawes hosted a Republican dinner. Rumors placed W Murray Crane of Massachusetts as next National Committee chairman with Harry New of Indiana as vice chairman. Charles G. Dawes might become treasurer and Elmer Dover secretary.
In Louisville on June 8 the Democrats of the Forty-fifth District at Phoenix Hill tabled a resolution condemning Senator H S McNutt for backing Bradley. About 125 attended with Pat Ridge presiding. John B Kelly secretary and Dr J R Collier elected chair revealed the party could not afford to oppose Bradley. J A Wathen moved to table the resolution and the motion passed nearly unanimously.
In Venice Ohio the Methodist and Presbyterian churches refused the Odd Fellows use for their annual memorial, forcing an open air service on the lawn of the Emrick home. W H Todhunter, Grand Lodge delegate, spoke amid tension as about 100 local Odd Fellows faced church opposition and promised a possible sequel to the episode.
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