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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1908

Page

2

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Health Aid

Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trusted spring medicine that restores vitality and cures humors. It cites testimonials from Mrs. John Seaman of Durhamville New York and Mrs. Cartie Slawson of Evansville Wisconsin praising renewed strength after use. The product is available in liquid form or Sarsatabs with 100 doses.

John Seaman Durhamville Hood Cartie Slawson Evansville Wrs

Changes in School and Library Affairs Stir Community

The article notes planned book installations by an agent and a new superintendent. It reports Read­ers' Circle holdings at Ohio State University totaling $22 000 in books bought last year. It also covers Meek Probe Committee hearings with two Friday sessions to be allotted for defenses and a charge of improper conduct by Examiner E. P. Humphrey toward Mrs Mary Bertha Dollinger at the Great Southern Hotel.

W. B. Kershner Ohio State University Meek Probe Committee Jones Mary Bertha Dollinger Lee Dollinger Sidney High School P. Humphrey Ironton Great Southern Humphrey Dollinger Senator Meck

Demuth bill recomitted on direct senator election

The Ohio House moved the Demuth bill to require direct votes for U S senators after the Oregon plan. It was referred from the Committee on Elections to the hostile Committee on Federal Relations. The Bronson primary measure already passed allows voters to choose U S senators via legislative-ticket candidates.

Commercial Tribune Columbus House Demuth United States Oregon Committee On Elections Committee On Federal Relations Bronson

Politicians clash as Stockwell probes State finances

In Columbus on March 9 the Ohio House debated a Stockwell move to force disclosure of State Treasurer McKinnon's banks holdings. He alleged shares in multiple banks and questioned Treasury depositories, with Green and the Treasurer's staff cited. The motion was defeated along party lines after a tense session.

Commercial Tribune Columbus House Stockwell Cleveland Democrat McKinnon Mr. Green Treasury Department Franklin County Green

Postum Converts Indigestion Sufferer to Health

A farmer credits Postum with ending forty years of digestive troubles and bilious spells after switching from coffee. He reports improved appetite and digestion, no coffee since starting Postum, and says his wife prepares it per directions. The ad also notes a legislative session and motions to adjourn.

Postum Postum Co Battle Ash

Ohio Senate echoes Collinwood fire with school code bill

In Columbus the Senate heard a bill by Senator Huffman to limit Ohio school buildings to two stories, require outward opening doors, fireproof construction, first floor primary schools, and second floor secondary schools. Plans must be approved by the Building Department, with more inspectors and a state architect.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Collinwood Senate Huffman John H. Morgan Harris Ohio Building Department Pattison Lamb

Cleveland School Fire Inquest Clears Janitor Hirter

Coroner T A Burke exonerates Fritz Hirter janitor of the ill fated Collinwood School Building after an inquest. Cleveland officials and editors meet to plan repairs and safety measures. The Mayflower School will be razed and rebuilt fireproof. Bonds of 450000 issued for repairs. total needed about 1560000.

Collinwood Cleveland Fritz Hirter T. A. Burke Cleveland City Cleveland Daily Papers Nelereane Commercial Tribune

Swindling Banks Charged in San Francisco Case

San Francisco police arrested Edward D. Smith with a capital of 1000 dollars on March 9 charged with swindling three banks of about 10000 dollars. He opened an account at Canton Bank, deposited 1000, then sent checks for 5000 to New York and Aberdeen Washington, drew 10000, and attempted to cover losses with a 500 diamond purchase check. Police warned he would likely have repaid capital if not for the diamond buy.

Commercial Tribune San Francisco Edward D. Smith Smith Canton Bank New York Aberdeen Wash

Governor Urges General Assembly to Probe State Offices

Governor Harris sends a special message to the General Assembly urging an appropriation for investigating the books of the Auditor of State and all other state officers and departments. The move follows a letter from Auditor Guilbert requesting inquiry amid circulating charges about the inspectorate bureau and the Auditor of State office.

Harris Commercial Tribune Columbus General Assembly Office of Auditor of State Guilbert Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Department of Auditor of State

New Penitentiary Urged by State Commission

A special commission appointed by the Governor recommends constructing a new penitentiary in Columbus at an estimated cost of 2,000,000 dollars. The report also urges an annex at a state hospital to confine the criminal insane, submitted to the General Assembly this evening.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Gcvernor General Assembly Nee Communication

Probable successor of British premier and colonial secretary named

London March 9 There is good reason to believe Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman will resign as Prime Minister. The Times says Asquith is the likely successor with Churchill possible for a cabinet post. A younger balance is sought, with reshuffles to bring fresh blood into government.

London Henr Campbell House of Commons Mr.Asquith Sir Henry Asth Gladstone Winston Churchill Henry Campbell-Bannerman Churchill Birrel Lord Elgin Colonial Office Mr. Churchill Mr. Asquith

New Mason County Representative Set for Frankfort Swearing In

Albert Shanklin the Representative elect from Mason County arrived in Frankfort and will be sworn in tomorrow morning. He cited regret at missing a chance to help pass the McChord tobacco bill. Senate activity included funding for the Colored State Normal School and Institute, the Danville School for Deaf-Mutes, and a thirty day prison guard vacation. Several House bills were debated, including Sunday observance and hawk bounty proposals, while Capitol funding and governor’s mansion costs loom as a major fight this week.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Albert Shanklin Mason County McChord Tobacco Senate Colored State Normal School and Institute Charlton Committee On House Danville State Development Association Benedict Jasper Louder Quincy Lillian Howland Mueller Denham Kentucky Simmons Dowling Willson J. C. W. Beckham Lexington Beckham Bryan Denver Shanklin Virgil McKnight McKnight John T. Shanklin Fleming Johnson Shanklins P. W. Berkshire Daviess County J. W. Berkshire Boone County Hamilton Club Chicago Taft

Ohioan comedian dies from gunshot wound in Tennessee

Harry Sutherland of Middletown Ohio died in Nashville ten days after being shot by Henry F Beaumont, advertising agency manager. His mother Alta Sutherland, who arrived a week ago, is hospitalized from shock and will not prosecute. The dispute began over a worthless check.

Commercial Tribune Nashville Tenn Harry Sutherland Middletown Henby F. Beaumont Alta Sutherland Ase Sutherland Savas

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad

Advertisement for a cold cure claiming one day relief with laxative bromide and quinine tablets. Offers money back guarantee if it fails, with E. W. Grove's signature on each box.

E. W. Grove

Toledo ice men freed from jail after suspension of sentence

Three men R. C. Lemmon R. A. Beard and Joseph Miller were released from the Common Pleas Court jail after a judge suspended their six month terms for antitrust violation. They had served thirty seven days and were supported by petitions citing family and business needs. All are in poor health and two lack means.

Fprcial Commercial Tribune Toledo Brough Common Pleas Court R. Co. Lemmon R. A. Beard Joseph Miller Supreme Court

Remedy Ad From a Historic Page Ends With Mystery

Fragmentary OCR notes advertise a remedy to “prevent the grip” using laxative bromooquinine, claiming it removes the cause. The lines end with a stray “Look for signature of E” suggesting an unsigned endorsement on the page.

Judge Wing Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Cleveland

Former Judge Francis J. Wing of Cleveland filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities are listed at 13 831 and assets at 4 165. Wing resigned from the Federal bench in the Northern District of Ohio and later worked as an attorney for Cassie L Chadwick who was later convicted in the same court.

Commercial Tribune Cleveland Francis J. Wing United States District Court Wing Northern District of Ohio Cassie L. Chadwick

Water main burst disrupts Lawrence Street traffic

A water main on Lawrence Street between Third and Pearl broke just before 1 am. Officer Detters and Private Policeman Vondér Heide briefly discovered the leak, water gushed about a foot high, and crews blocked supply at Pearl Street’s hill foot. Interurban tracks were undermined, likely rerouting cars until repairs.

Our-Inch Lawrence Street Third Pearl Detters Vondérheidé Pearl Street

Private Emperor William Letter Sparks Parliamentary Debate

London March 9 government keeps private a personal letter from Emperor William to Lord Tweedmouth amid claims he sought to influence naval estimates. Discussion in Parliament is calm with Lord Rosebery noting ridicule. Tweedmouth consulted Foreign Secretary before replying, reducing disloyalty concerns. Times faced criticism for sensationalism.

London Emperor William Lord Tweedmouth Admiralty London Times Balfour Lord Rosebery Edward Grey William The Times Willliam Lord Eshen Lord Esher Windsor Castle

Notable Political Figures Mourned in National Obituary Roundup

A string of reminiscences follows as William T. Manning campaign manager for Parker in 1904 dies in New York City from pneumonia. Henry Bosch a wallpaper and paint industry leader dies in Chicago. Justus A. Traut noted inventor dies in New Britain Connecticut. L Dows pioneer railroad contractor dies in Daytona Beach Florida at 76. Dr Hal C. Wyman surgeon author dies in Detroit from pneumonia. Harry Henderson traveling salesman dies in Upper Sandusky Ohio at 49. Frances A. Dawes wife of Major Dawes and former Nebraska governor dies in Atlanta, body to Milwaukee.

William T. Manning Alton B. Parker New York State Chanler New York City Mr. Manning San Francisco Western University Henry Bosch United States Augustana Hospital Chicago Amsterdam Holland Alfred Peats Company New York Boston Justus A. Traut New Britain Conn Traut Ee L. Dows Cedar Rapids Daytona Fla Hal C. Wyman Detroit Mich Wyman State Board of Corrections and Charities Anderson Ind Harry Henderson Ohio Upper Sandusky

HOMICIDE FOLLOWS STORMY INTERVIEW

Fred M. McDermott of Morrow died in Good Samaritan Hospital from injuries after being shot Sunday night by Frank M. Couden cashier in the United States Custom House Cincinnati near Couden home. Couden claimed McDermott demanded money and threatened to get even. McDermott approached with a weapon and two shots were fired. Coroner began inquest. Couden released on bond. McDermott was 23 and single.

Fred M. McDermott Morrow Good Samaritan Frank M. Couden United States Custom House Cincinnati Couden McDermott Robinson Cameron McDermot

Lilley Faces Probe Shadowing Claim at Naval Affairs Hearing

At the House Committee on Naval Affairs meeting in Washington on March 9 Representative Lilley of Connecticut said he would not be examined without counsel and submitted documents. He alleged shadowing by detectives and asked to summon three operatives from a detective agency before the committee. The panel set Lilley as first witness for Thursday and limited cross examination to written questions by a committee member.

Commercial Tribune Washington House Committee On Naval Affairs Boutelle Lilley Connecticut Focal Detective Agency

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Will Schuler Adler Hamilton County Pollock State Board of Charities Mayflower H. H. Asquith Blue Grass McChord Kentucky Statutes Committee Buford House Bhi Meyer Louisville Committee On Rules F. M. Andrews Capitol Commission Andrews Brother Homes Chioan Cassie Chadwick Los Angeles Limited Japan Los Angeles Portland Union Pacific & Pacific North Western Line Fas VAMES A. Hutchison Tourist Dept Slark Street Walnut St East Fourth’ St rTube Eh Pacifi C P.c Kaiser Homicide Cincinnati Custom House Good Samaritan Hospital Congressman Hunyadi Janos
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