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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
In a campaign appeal Judge Harmon asks the candidate to state positions on the initiative and referendum plank in the Democratic platform and whether, if elected, the governor would support repealing the Rose County local option law.
Chicago wins 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds to claim the National League pennant for 1908. Mordecai Brown twirls superbly, Giants outplayed, crowd record broken, and New York mourns in the wake of Chicago’s decisive victory.
Hickman officials in Kentucky plead for state troops after threats of Night Riders. Governor Willson orders Major Bassett to deploy Columbus company to Hickman to quell tense conditions following the Walker family killings. Panic among nearby Black residents reported.
Belgrade bursts into demonstrations over Austria Hungary occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Crowds storm the palace, demand to see King Peter, and force troops to quell the throng as Servia faces mounting calls for war. Telegrams from the interior promise support with money men and arms for hostilities.
Sofia reports King Ferdinand summons Bulgarian commander in chief amid a strained Balkans scene. M. Stanciolff says Bulgaria would attend any international talks and offer compensation to Turkey while Iswolsky's diplomacy improves prospects for a conference.
A large prizing warehouse near Germantown seven miles from Augusta burned tonight, destroying forty five thousand pounds of Equity tobacco and fifteen thousand pounds owned by J J Fagan. His farming utensils were also damaged with no insurance covering them. Estimated loss at least four thousand dollars beyond insured Equity tobacco valued at sixty five thousand dollars. Origin of the fire unclear with no other fires reported nearby.
At the Deep Waterways Convention in Chicago W J Bryan urged broad river improvements to lower transport costs. He argued water routes enable small capital entry and imply faster development of national exports, saying God made rivers and man made railroads. He pressed widening and deepening rivers and canals to boost commerce and settlement.
Taft reaches Cincinnati and registers then outlines his itinerary with campaign managers. Governor Hughes in Kansas attacks Bryan’s theories as vague and impracticable. Governor Harris in Chardon criticizes Judge Harmon for dodging temperance. Bryan speaks to the Inland Waterways Commission and tours, criticizing Taft and Roosevelt. Registration shows a heavy statewide vote ahead and Republican leaders are encouraged.
Trial looms for Mrs. Catherine Beisel accused of killing her brother in law J Clayton Erb. Evidence shows Erb was beaten and a vase caused a deep head wound after which Beisel allegedly fired a revolver. The body dispute between widow and Erb relatives centers on funeral possession while the home Red Gables holds the remains.
The fourteen year old Robert Quayley died after being shot while standing in front of his home during a clash between striking and nonunion taxi drivers. Robert Stutts and Richard Dineen were placed under arrest, said to be special officers of the taxi company.
Rain cooled turnout as Charles C. Green gave his maiden speech to a crowded opera house Farmers gave him an ovation. Congressman W Aubrey Thomas and Governor Harris spoke praising his record while denouncing his opponent over temperance positions.
Akron Ohio reports that a near unanimous endorsement of Governor Harris was given by the W C T U at the state convention. A lone opposing delegate was drowned out as the body praised the Rose county local option act and pledged cooperation with temperance forces to achieve state wide prohibition. The session asserted the right of women to vote on the issue.
The proposed arbitration treaty between China and the United States was signed at the State Department. Wu Ting Fang signed for China and Secretary Root signed for the United States.
BERNE October 8 The National Council ratified the arbitration treaty between Switzerland and the United States after approval by the State Council on September 30.
Twenty eight thousand men registered in Cincinnati on the first two days of the year, lifting total two day registration to 63 909 and signaling strong interest in the presidential and gubernatorial campaigns. Both parties claim momentum as ward organization exercises boost turnout and confidence.
Columbus voters registered heavily with five precincts out. Estimated total registration today reached 13 512 compared with 10 328 four years ago. First two days total 29 793 versus 26 168 for the same period four years ago.
Toledo officials report the second day of registration will reach about 15 000 with a notable increase over four years ago, according to the Board of Election officials.
The Cleveland registration on the second day fell short of expectations with 30,000 likely by end of two days. Earlier figures show 23,185 registered on the first day, far below last year’s two day total of 65,000 and well under the projected 88,000 for this cycle.
Wilbur Wright conducts multiple flights before a large audience at Le Mans Oct 8 with Dowager Queen Margarita of Italy observing. Notable attendees include General Baden Powell Count Serge Kazsnakoff and others as officials seek passenger seats in the Wright machine. A subscription is opened to raise funds memorializing Wright.
Judge Taft arrives in Cincinnati for a four day rest after a 6,000 mile West and Northwest campaign tour. He registers in Second Ward and plans to vote there while noting satisfaction with his reception and speeches. He leaves the Linton Hotel for Madison Road and visits supporters, restating he feels he has done much good.
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