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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
1
The Columbus nomination opposition led by Tom Loftin Johnson argues you opposed the initiative and referendum, though Johnson later incorporated that plank in your platform. Are you now in favor of the initiative and the referendum.
Paris reports Prince Ferdinand will proclaim Bulgarian independence and assume the title Czar amid Balkan tensions. Rumelia’s inclusion is likely, but Turkey may resist, risking a Turko-Bulgarian war. Austria-Hungary’s Bosnia and Herzegovina occupation and Berlin Treaty implications loom as France seeks a harmonizing role.
Washington report on a tuberculosis exposition tied to labor with Dr. Lawrence Flick urging societal action. Leaders including John Gompers, Frederick Laeman, and Richard Freund discuss overwork, unsanitary workplaces, undernutrition, and the need for hospitals and sanatoria to curb the disease.
London dispatch reports two possible crises to reshape Europe. Prince Ferdinand may crown Bulgaria with independence and Rumelia, while Hungary moves to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina, threatening the Berlin Treaty and risk of war with Turkey as mobilizations intensify.
John R. Dos Passos, New York lawyer and longtime Democratic worker, declares he will vote for Taft. He argues the Democratic Party no longer exists in its original form, with Bryan as the sole voice, and condemns Bryan’s platform and leadership as dangerous and hypocritical. He criticizes proposals on labor versus capital, railroad ownership, and banking reforms as steps toward paternalism and upheaval.
Hughes moves through South Dakota Minnesota Michigan and Missouri closing week in Chicago John R Dos Passos backs Taft and Parker supporter votes Taft closes campaign November 2 in Youngstown Harmon undecided on Rose county local option law Sherman stays in Ohio Kern tours the Carolinas and Virginias Bryan avoids answering Tafts gold silver question Beveridge heads to the Northwest Taft in Kansas City and the Midwest Taft tour continues Bryan again speaks Roosevelt issues public letter to Hasell
Philadelphia observes the 225th anniversary of the city with dawn bells and church services. Founders Week promises a sweeping program of pageants and events through next Saturday, tracing Philadelphia’s growth from colonial origins to modern times. Naval Day Thursday anchors the harbor with almost every in commission vessel present.
A monument in Niems France was unveiled for Bernard Lazare the author of the first pamphlet demanding justice for Dreyfus. Lazare inspired Scheurer-Kestner Zola and others who later helped prove the officer innocent. Dreyfus conveyed regrets he could not attend the homage.
Ill news from Fairview Nebraska reports President Roosevelt intends to campaign for Taft with at least six speeches from Atlantic to Pacific, concluding in San Francisco. Bryan declines comment and adjusts travel to Iowa and the Midwest, planning stops in Des Moines Perry Tama Cedar Rapids St Louis and Kan sas with talks from the train.
Birmingham dispatch reports the Chamberlain family denying a News of the World claim that Joseph Chamberlain planned to retire from the House of Commons soon. They say his health improved and he will meet with supporters, dismissing the retirement report.
Oklahoma Prohibitionists boost demand for public release of a letter from President Roosevelt to Governor Haskell about whisky shipments into prohibition territory. The letter was released by J. N. Norris, chairman of the Republican State Committee, to Secretary Loeb, arguing the move would counter Haskell’s stance.
Advices report bubonic plague increasing rapidly in Terceira in the Azores prompting alarm in Lisbon on October 4. Officials note a surge in cases and call for heightened measures as the outbreak spreads through the island.
Taft to end national campaign November 2 in Youngstown Ohio with Governor Hughes as lead speaker. After the address he will return to Cincinnati to vote and resume rest before finishing Western tour. He spoke at the Y M C A about the Philippines Panama and Orient and urged black audiences to engage in civic life.
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