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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
3
A New Jersey congressman labels Bryan a political brainstorm and warns that his Populist platform and bank deposit guarantees threaten industry. He argues for Taft, saying Jersey voters favor a conservative, honest administrator and that Bryan’s 1896 tactics reappear in 1908.
Judge Harmon spent Sunday in Cincinnati and will attend a Parker meeting at Music Hall tonight before leaving for northern parts of the state. Campaign workers urge crowds for the event as Harmon’s receptions receive cordial reports. Judge Parker arrives in the city today and will be escorted to the hall by local Democratic clubs. Local leaders expect strong turnout for Graves’s Independence lecture tomorrow at Music Hall with an organ recital by Prof. Andrew J. Boex.
An American balloon exploded near Berlin during a race, sending the craft into a dangerous fall. The crew, including Forbes and Post, survived with cramps and injuries limited to how the envelope burst. Spectators cheered as rescuers helped them to safety, while investigators assess the cause and whether the appendix length contributed to the accident.
In Lincoln Nebraska B L Shep pard a traveling salesman for Marshall Pennyweight Seales Company and Leona Bruner a Lincoln Commercial Club stewardess were found dead in an North Eleventh Street apartment. Gas from the door filled the room delaying entry and police believe a self inflicted or accidental gas release caused death after hours of exposure. Both were about 37 years old and had prior marriages that ended in divorce.
In a lengthy cross continental race the Americans led by McCoy aim to push for victory as wind shifts threaten Southeastern Russia route. Berlin contenders Erbsloek pilot the Berlin ship and Von Abereron commands Duesseldorf with Le Blanc aboard a nameless balloon. Italian Celestino Usuelii, Queen Margherita Cup winner, competes among others.
A large balloon with at least one passenger was seen noon today one mile north of Rochester traveling east to west. Its origin is unknown as no ascent was reported in the area.
The Canqueror balloon built by Léo Stevens William F Henry Whitehouse of New York was wrecked in the international Berlin race. Named by A Halland Forbes daughter on May 5 the craft was large and landed safely at Canton Connecticut. Forbes recently joined aeronauts with experience grown in the past year. Augustus Post of the Aero Club of America accompanied Forbes.
The Temps argues Britain may grant Russia satisfaction on the Dardanelles issue. It reviews the strait's history, notes past disinterested friends of Turkey, and proposes a new, calmer arrangement with a joint Suez neutrality commission to safeguard future interests.
A wireless message from Rear Admiral Swinburne reports the Pacific fleet near Honolulu at 11 PM in 161.38 west longitude and towing torpedo boats from Pago Pago Samoa, with expected arrivals to follow. The message lists battleships West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania South Dakota and destroyers Terry Preble Stewart Hull, to arrive next Tuesday. The Tennessee Washington California Truxton Hopkins Whipple group trails by three days and will reach Friday.
Washington Oct 11 Comptroller of the Currency Murray says he will increase the number of National bank examinations. Some banks will be examined three or four times yearly, not all. The aim is to press closer oversight on banks with a history of violations and curb reckless speculative banking.
United Wireless Telegraph Company claims a new long distance link from its Russian Hill station in San Francisco to Kuhuku on Oahu Hawaii. Messages were exchanged from 1 35 am to 4 am totaling about 2 200 miles apart. The claim notes uninterrupted communication during the period.
Winnipeg dispatch says prominent Detroit author James Oliver Curwood, who entered the Hudson Bay region for a Detroit publishing house, has been killed by Lac La Ronge Indians. The trader cites claims that Curwood fired first killing a native, sparking the fatal conflict in the Lac La Ronge country.
The steamer Peters Lee with many passengers ran aground at the mouth of the Ohio River while entering Cairo Illinois at noon today. Efforts to refloat the vessel have thus far failed but it lies safe and should be removed from the bar soon.
Evansville Indiana October 11 After a period of shutdown the Evansville Cotton Mills will resume operations Monday morning. Several hundred workers are expected to be employed.
Carrie Chapman Catt returns to the United States to speak at the fortieth NAWSA convention in Buffalo, with speakers from London and New York. The program includes mass meetings, college night, and sessions on social reform, Proposals address the "idle rich" critique by English leader Annie C. Sanderson.
Alton Illinois marks the fiftieth anniversary of the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate at City Hall corner this week with Homecoming Day Old Settlers Day and Political Day. Speakers include Adlai Stevenson governor candidates, Mayor Seth Low, Senator Jeremiah Sullivan and Francis Dunne among others.
Anglo Russian negotiations near a peaceful settlement as British officials say Crete must restore legal status before union with Greece. Greek government seeks powers to decide union while moderating stance and questions why Balkan issues are not considered together. News from Belgrade reports a Servian ministry collapse looming and fears of Austrian moves on Drina front. A British Atlantic fleet resupply is noted.
Paris reports that Britain works with Foreign Office to secure Turkish assent on every step. Britain wants Turkey to settle Bosnia with Austria to enable Austria to join a powers conference. Temps correspondent says Turkey may accept Austria's provisions as fact and seeks satisfaction from Bulgaria.
After a twenty four hour secret session the Narodna-Skupstina adjourned without a definite decision on action against Austria-Hungary. A public session tomorrow is planned. The vote was not taken and the meeting was stormy. Milovanovics argued ammunition shortages hinder hostilities. The cabinet seeks a confidence vote as Serbia contemplates renewed diplomatic maneuvers in London Paris and Rome. The Balkan crisis limps along with protests over insufficient protests to the powers.
In Belgrade demonstrations thin as Servia avoids full mobilization urging men to defend the king and fatherland. Reports of general mobilization are false and only first reserves, about 400000, are under arms. In Jerusalem a public meeting protested Bulgarian independence and Austrian annexations, with anti Austro moves condemned and sent to the Young Turks.
In Crete on October 11 the Cretan Assembly plans an extraordinary session to be opened by the Assembly President in the king’s name. Municipalities have adopted resolutions favoring union with Greece amid cautious mood and a ban on further armed demonstrations urged by international troop commanders.
Paris dispatch reports Prince Ferdinand, who will assume the Bulgarian czardom tomorrow, telling The Temps correspondent in Philippopolis his astonishment at Great Britain's stance on Bulgaria's independence and asking what happened to Gladstone's liberal traditions.
In Cetinje Montenegro a mob during a street demonstration tore down the coat of arms from the Austrian Consulate. The incident occurred October 11 as rioters disrupted the area and targeted the consulate building.
In New York on October 11, several hundred Serbs gathered at the Amsterdam Opera House to pledge aid for Servia if war with Austria arises over Bosnia and Herzegovina. A resolution protesting annexation was sent to King Peter and the Prince of Montenegro and an appeal to President Roosevelt for moral support was issued.
The Porte reports favorable replies from Great Britain France Italy and Russia toward a European conference and Germany is expected to acquiesce. Kiamel Pasha urged Servia to show prudence while protests against Austro Bulgarian movements continue in Turkish cities and some 20 000 gathered at Adrianople. The Sultan attended the Ramazan mantle ceremony in Stamboul with no incidents.
Vienna reports that while officials say war has been averted the military continues precautionary preparations. The Austrian government fears Servian ministers may fail to control events and anticipates a possible revolutionary movement in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A major blaze hit Carra belle near Pensacola last Thursday night, destroying nine business houses, a residence, and thousands of feet of lumber. Loss exceeds $100,000. The United States Customs House, Post Office, railroad depots and company warehouses and wharves suffered severe damage.
James Clarke Robert Feeney and Howard Harris were arrested in Hamilton O on suspicion of robbing Colonel David Crawford of 325 dollars three months ago. Crawford, a showman, followed a fair circuit and claims to have convicting evidence against the trio. They were taken to Terre Haute by Sheriff Bumbell today.
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