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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
2
The record targetee vessel with the top score earns the president’s trophy each year. The winner’s name is engraved on the trophy, commemorating the achievement.
Navy officials report Rear Admiral Evans fleet anchored inside Magdalena Bay on March 12 after an eleven day twenty hour voyage from Callao. The fleet, two days ahead of schedule, is ready for service on a one day notice and targets may be fired once ranges are set.
Clarence Haines testified at length denying knowledge of his wife’s killing and his intent to kill. He described detecting his wife with a boarder at the Hickman House in Columbus and recounting an engagement ring scene with a minstrel show performer during a later performance.
Miss Elizabeth Lloyd Custer daughter of Mrs Mary Custer Mansfield and Paul Brown Albright of San Luis Obispo California were wed at the First Methodist Church Mansfield The ceremony was performed by Rev Edmund M Mills of Cincinnati assisted by Rev S L Stewart and Mrs Sadie Albright The couple will live in Colorado in the future.
A college student credits Grape-Nuts for mental steadiness and better study focus after years of fried meats and bread caused headaches and restlessness. He cites The Road to Wellville booklet as guiding his diet and lifestyle changes, praising the regimen’s harmony with physiology and psychology.
A Republican platform excerpt endorses William H. Taft of Ohio for President and calls for tariff revision via a special session. Delegates named include Norris Brown and Sheldon at large, with district picks from Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Beatrice, Grand Island, and other Nebraska towns.
In St. Louis a March 12 convention report shows Eleventh and Twelfth District GOP conventions endorsing Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York. Twelfth district delegates to the National Convention were instructed for Hughes, while Eleventh district delegates were left uninstructed.
Republicans of Iowa's Sixth Congressional District met in Oskaloosa and chose delegates to the Chicago national convention. Resolutions endorsed War Secretary Taft’s candidacy for president were adopted.
Former Ohio governor Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland announced he will not seek the United States Senate seat being vacated by Jonathan Foraker. His friends urged candidacy, but Herrick stood firm and departed for New York that night.
New York judge suppresses restraint on $3.816 million in quarterly dividends by the Delaware & Hudson Company. Justice O Gorman says the record does not justify injunction and plaintiffs rely on belief rather than facts. First quarterly payment would be due March 16.
The German American Alliance of Hamilton voted to publish names of all signers on local option petitions and to cooperate with liquor associations in opposing prohibition. The group plans an aggressive campaign in Butler County.
Former Governor Myron T. Herrick told a joint session of the Ohio Legislature that guaranteeing bank deposits is socialistic and unconstitutional. He argued the measure would not revive business and warned such a law would make all banks equally bad, contrasting his view with Bryan's on silver and economic policy.
State Fire Marshal D. Creamer announced from Ft Wayne Ind that Smith of Elyria is in custody and due to arrive in Elyria. Smith is indicted for arson tied to a quarrel with his wife. A manufacturer John who worked with Smith posted bond allowing his liberty before Smith fled the state on June 6 1907.
New Orleans report states Paul M. Lambremont was named the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor after the party examined official primary returns showing a plurality over J. J. Bailey. The committee did not investigate alleged fraud claims against Bailey, saying it lacked legal authority.
Butler County Pythian Association held its semi annual reunion in Port Union. More than 300 members attended. Okeana was chosen for the next meeting. Officers elected include President W R Vanderveer Middle Own Vice President Isaac Ostrander Hamilton and Secretary John Griesmer Hamilton.
Special dispatch says Fred Jeffs, marooned on Indefatigable Island in the Galapagos, perished before rescue could reach him. Lieutenant Gherardi's Yankton failed to find him. a full search was ordered from Callao to the Galapagos, with false hopes and delayed reports reaching Washington. Jeffs’ father, a Tacoma merchant, was contacted through officials in Ecuador.
United States Commissioner W H Marltt issued a warrant for the arrest of John Chapman deputy postmaster at Akron Ohio on the charge of embezzlement. An affidavit by Post Office Inspector H K Cochran states Chapmans defalcation exceeds 7000 dollars.
Obituary brief reports three notable deaths in the United States. William H. Heiss 81 former assistant manager of the U S Military Telegraph died at Sioux Falls SD and recalled for WWI era wartime telegraph cuts after Lincoln assassination. General William Clendenin 62 inspector in Peoria district found dead from heart failure in Moline IL. John Burry famed electrical engineer inventor of the Burry printing telegraph system dies suddenly in Staten Island NY. John L Smithmeyer architect, died in Providence Hospital DC aged about 76. designer of the Congressional Library. Debs Bresters aged 84 died at her son’s home since Wednesday night.
FRANKFORT Ky March 12 The Senate approved a bill to appropriate 15000 for a Kentucky soldiers monument at Shiloh Park with amendments reducing the amount to 10000 The same session repealed the barbers inspector law amid debate as to benefits to Louisville barber shops Other measures included road use for electric companies and city street improvements with broad support across parties.
Ex Governor C W Beckham headlined a banquet in Frankfort with about 250 Democrats from Franklin County and elsewhere. Speakers included W C Marshall J H Mulligan Matt O Doherty W W Re and several legislators. Beckham, defeated in Senate race, was warmly received.
Subcommittee hearings on submarine plans feature Rep Hobson and Rep Lilley. Lilley accuses Electric Boat Company of manipulating public sentiment and employs witnesses, while Hobson describes pressures from Speer and Williams to gain Navy Committee influence.
The St. Regis on Fifth Avenue offers refined location in a premium residential area with large rooms and superb dining. Prices start at four dollars for a single room and rise with private baths and parlors. the hotel emphasizes comfort, quiet, and a home-like atmosphere.
Alfred Alfen and Province Pogue argued before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of a bill to consolidate libel suits upon defendants request and court discretion. They said multiple suits against various papers can unjustly enrich claimants and urged a formal, centralized process. The committee heard Cincinnati's position and took the matter under advisement.
A jury in Judge Gard's court awarded Mrs. Elizabeth Dearmond $1500 damages against William and Mahig Dearmond after more than twelve hours of deliberation. She claimed the couple alienated her husband Byron Dearmond's affections in a suit seeking $20,000. The defendants are Byron Dearmond's parents and the case proceeds to higher courts.
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