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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
Governor Harris pressed Harmon at Medina rally seeking his position on the repeal of the Rose county local option law. Public interest centers on the judge's stance amid political pressure.
At the American Bankers Association annual session in Denver the Federal Legislative Committee warned against government guarantees or trusteeship funds for bank deposits. They argued such schemes meddle outside government purposes, burden sound banks, and risk wider panics.
Lincoln Neb Oct 1 William J Bryan issues a statement from Fairview criticizing Taft for adopting Roosevelt's view on publishing campaign contributions before an election. He argues pre election disclosures reveal sources and influence behind funding and warns against misleading voters.
Judge Taft posed a hypothetical to William Jennings Bryan asking how he would maintain gold and silver parity if made president. Bryan did not provide an answer in the exchange.
Canton Ohio October 1 Democratic candidate Judson Harmon attacked corruption in Cincinnati and blamed subordinates for misdeeds while clashing with Republican rival E M Fullington and a framing by party allies. A rally featured John Lentz and efforts to boost Harmon against Taft Roosevelt links.
Deputy Town Marshal F. L. Elberg Jr shot Herman Stumpe after a struggle under a box car in Elmwood Place yards. Stumpe, 29, was pursued by police for thefts in Millierk Valley and had a long history with the law.
Justice Giegerich adjourned a hearing on Mrs. Gould’s alimony bid of 120000 a year to allow Howard Gould’s counsel to submit affidavits from three disinterested observers who saw Mrs. Gould intoxicated. Clarence J. Shearn accused the adjournment move of delaying tactics to shield Mr. Gould and damage Mrs. Gould’s character.
Cincinnati reports on fall registration day with 35 884 voters registered, about 4 000 fewer than four years ago. Republican leaders praise turnout while noting apathy driven, wards and precincts contributing strong showings.
Senator Joseph B Foraker issues a detailed statement denying any conflict between his duties as a U S Senator and his paid work for the Ohio company The text argues that if he were overpaid the company should object not Hearst and stresses that the arrangement related only to Ohio affairs and ended before federal action.
In Omaha Taft proclaims he will be elected as his tour reports strong reception in Nebraska. He cites defections but asserts Republicans will hold firm and win electoral votes from Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Iowa and Nebraska. He rejects labor claims he favors a dollar a day and defends labor rights while condemning secondary boycotts.
Columbus records 15980 on day one with four precincts missing for the fall election. The grand total is estimated at 16406, about 2000 more than 1904 first day. Toledo shows 8300 and Hamilton averages about 100 per precinct, larger than 1904.
Special Dispatch reports Hamilton Ohio on October 1 noting the first day’s registration averaging over 109 per precinct, a notably larger turnout than four years ago.
Judge Taft in Omaha declares he will be elected after a day of rallies. American Bankers Association in Denver opposes Bryan’s bank guaranty idea. Judge Harmon in Canton shifts alleged law violations to subordinates. Bryan responds to Taft by accusing opponents of motive. Sherman in Peoria cites the pre Civil War failure of bank guaranty law. Governor Hughes in New York warns defeat would undermine reform. Foraker challenges Hearst to sue if law offenses occurred. Cincinnati begins first day of registration amid heavy turnout.
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