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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
2
Bryan praised Kentucky crowds and urged unity for the Republican ticket as he toured Lexington Frankfort Shelbyville and Louisville. He claimed large majorities and warned of industry losses with starch plant closures while contrasting Republican and Democratic aims.
The Ohio Conference of Colored Baptists in Dayton Ohio tonight unanimously endorsed William H Taft for president. Women's Missionary delegates at the conference also passed resolutions in support. Delegates voting on the resolutions represent a large number of colored voters in Ohio.
Lawrence County Republicans opened the campaign with two large rallies in Marion and Ironton. Governor Harris, Assistant Attorney General Miller, and A. R. Johnson spoke to about 5,000 in Marion, then Harris, Senator Charles Dick, and Miller spoke in Ironton. Harris referenced Judson Harmon’s record.
The Norman G. Kenan Italian Republican Club plans a notable gathering tomorrow evening. J V Coppola heads arrangements as toastmaster with Judge W H Lueders Parke S Johnson Vice Mayor Galvin Louis B Sawyer and Parke as speakers. Norman G Kenan will attend and respond to toasts. Mrs Kenan will give recitations.
The Democratic National Committee releases a statement via Treasurer Ridder listing contributions of 100 or more totaling 90,712.33 with 115,355.22 from smaller gifts, plus 42,500 Denver convention funds and a total of 248,567.55 received. The fund seeks 100,000 more to cover campaign costs, amid 343 donors of 100 plus and broad newspaper support. Notable may include Hughes of Colorado with 5,000 and Bryan with 4,406.
Cincinnati business leaders formed the Citizens Taft Club in the Lin ton Hotel to back William H. Taft for president. Robert R. Reynolds heads the group with a large turnout and a platform emphasizing moral integrity and pro business policies.
William J. Bryan in Nebraska city offered five dollars to the Republican Campaign Committee if they carried in their parade the banners from eight years ago. He contrasted tonight’s reception with that earlier, warned of possible violence, and noted the local starch factory now lies closed with wrecking crews at work.
In New York on October 15 John W. Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee faced a hostile crowd at Tammany Hall. Kern and Democratic nominee for New York Governor Chanler received cheers and boos as they entered and were greeted on stage.
Governor James H. Higgins of Rhode Island will travel to Ohio and other Western states to campaign for the National Democratic ticket. The tour follows a telegram from William Jennings Bryan and dates are being set for his stump speaking engagements through the West.
The entertainer will appear in Ohio to kick off a four state speaking tour spanning Ohio Indiana Illinois and New York. The Ohio stop runs October 19 to 22.
Congressman Champ Clark addressed an audience at the Masonic Theater in Louisville on October 15, taking aim at the Republican platform and party record. He contended voters dislike campaign money, mocked the Viceland-Aldrich tariff issue, and blamed financiers for the recent panic while criticizing Harriman and Roosevelt.
Columbus reports 193 Republican clubs organized with expected 250 active, uniting faction leaders to back the State and National tickets. Colored Taft clubs in Columbus boost participation as Democrats face criticism against Roosevelt and Taft. voters rally to Taft and Governor Harris.
Judge Alton B. Parker urged voters in Indianapolis to elect Bryan and Kern and a Democratic Congress to pass a corrupt practices act. He told the Caleb Mills Hall audience that the only remedy for Republican high misdemeanors was to elect every Democrat running in the state.
President works on his annual message to Congress in Washington notices conferences with Secretary Garfield Chief Forester Pinchot on departmental recommendations and immigration talks with Secretary Straus and Robert Watchorn. Loudenslager of New Jersey discusses Republican prospects and activity with the President before returning to New York.
Eugene V. Debs the Socialist presidential candidate failed to address about a thousand people in Bethlehem due to illness. His party arrived by special train and departed for Reading.
Hopkinsville Kentucky October 15 Republicans celebrate a strong turnout forecast citing Governor Willson strong stance against night riders and military actions as proof of the GOP comeback in this night rider affected area Democrats criticize the use of soldiers but supporters say order has been restored and power should stay with the party responsible.
Clarence F. Broad a substitute Lincoln post office carrier confessed to taking eleven letters addressed to William J. Bryan's newspaper and collecting Democratic campaign funds. Letters had been missing for months. Broad bound over to await grand jury action after arrest by Post Office Inspector Grogan.
A call to action urging immediate voter registration. It stresses that without registration one cannot vote and frames voting as a duty for every man. The message emphasizes urgency and personal responsibility.
Vice President Fairbanks spoke to a large Cornell and Ithaca audience at the Lyceum Theater. He praised the Republican record and urged support for party candidates, noting no reference to Bryan. He then departed for New York.
New Haven Oct 15 The White House has not publicly expressed itself on Connecticut or any state election. Secretary Loeb confirms the president declined to interfere and wrote to Mr Lilley regarding a conversation he referenced.
Judge J D Wood head of the Ohio Republicans Speakers Bureau says the National Committee can supply speakers for the campaign ending in the state. Indiana Senator Beveridge and Dolliver are named with Elihu Root and George B Cortelyou likely to be secured. LaFollette may be asked, Gartiela already assigned.
A new poslam treatment distributed by druggists promises rapid relief from eczema and minor skin problems. The product heals itching on first use and reportedly cures chronic cases in weeks, with overnight improvements for pimples and related conditions. Experimental samples are mailed free by Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty fifth Street, New York City.
A New York teacher describes debilitating dizziness and stomach pain easing after three months on Grape-Nuts. She reports clearer head, stomach relief, weight gain, and plans to teach another year, credited to the cereal from Postum Co.
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