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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
3
The article reports on alleged campaign committee pressure and vote trading within Democratic ranks in Hamilton County. It details reactions from candidates, observers, and Republican supporters including Senator Bradley and Governor Willson aide McKenzie Todd. It also notes countywide actions on taxation amendments and multiple party activities in Cincinnati.
A train was trapped by advancing forest fires and was discovered in ruins with skulls uncovered among the debris. Officials investigate origin and cause amid widespread smoke and evacuation efforts.
Fire wrecks and fear attach Metz as a relief train with passengers fled burning woods near Hawk's Station. Conductor Kinville and Engineer Foster escaped burned, while skulls found at Millersburg signal destruction on the Metz wreck. Morse trial continues with Leslie Whiting admitting age and forged notes.
Bradford McGregor the Prohibitionist candidate for Congress in Kentucky's Sixth District will not appear on the official ballot due to failure to certify his nomination. County Clerk Yates received the ballot copy and found the omission just before printing. The error means McGregor is excluded while Mrs McGregor remains the regularly nominated candidate.
Senator Bradley addressed Newport Republicans at Music Hall amid an overflow crowd in support of Taft and Sherman. He praised Taft as a cautious, capable leader and urged Kentucky Republicans to unite for a large Taft majority while defending Roosevelt’s record and denouncing Bryan. He urged women to urge Democratic husbands to vote Taft and warned against speculation blamed for the panic.
Governor C N Haskell in Guthrie issues an open letter to President Roosevelt challenging his views on organized labor and asking whether the Oklahoma constitution converted him. He cites a 1895 Review of Reviews quote and asks when honest laboring men denied trial are true citizens.
Democratic campaign managers push a gumshoe personal canvass in Covington and Kenton County relying on party name for support. Republicans offer public access to civic work and publish what has been done and planned under Mayor Craig to gain citizen backing.
Walton Kentucky residents discovered the body of an infant while cleaning a well on T. J. Crowe's property near the railway station. Coroner Murat was notified to investigate the death and determine cause.
Residents of Walton joke about a black speaker who planned a Bryan speech. White residents warned him against speaking and black residents said they would not listen. The incident happened several days ago.
The twenty first annual convention of the Central Association of Railroad Officers closed in Peoria on Oct 16 with officers elected and installed. President J C Hagerty of Louisville Ky First VP J A Somerville of Kansas City Second VP W J Davis of Lafayette Ind Secretary Treasurer O G Fetter of Cincinnati C. A new constitution draft committee was named by retiring President W J Mulhern including J E Taussig J W Scott and M Russell of several railroads.
The Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad was destroyed last night with small overall losses. Wagner residents battled to save the town as Ross Goll and nearby communities faced threats. Holmes Junction near Pembine was reported ablaze, prompting trains to evacuate residents and move people from the danger area.
A large street demonstration is planned with many German organizations in line for a mass meeting at Music Hall. John Schwaab, president, will preside and speak in German, Rev Petro Ilgen of St Louis will speak in German, and General Michael Ryan with Rev Dr Smiley will address in English. The United Singing Societies will run the musical program.
Sault Ste. Marie reports forest fires around nine Chippewa County towns. West Neebish was saved by wind shift. Point Iroquois lighthouse crew requested aid and the tug Aspen went to relief. Settlers camp along Lake Superior shore. vast hardwood areas burned. no fatalities yet. no rain relief in sight.
A public notice declares today as the final day to register to vote and stresses civic duty for all citizens to participate in the election.
Grace Ware sues George Ware for divorce alleging abandonment and cruelty in Kenton Circuit Court. W R Schafer vs Robert Wehr ends with judgment for defendant over return of a launch. T A Cameron guardian settles Mary Reeves ward personal injury case for 300 against Daniel Trapp and Covington. Cooper vs South Covington Street Railway and Stewart vs Grant dismissed as settled. Police Judge Read fines John Coffee 50 and imprisons 50 days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. sentence suspended if he leaves town. Joseph Ortman fined 25 for disorderly conduct after a fight. teeth knocked out in the altercation.
Miss Mary Schoettle, 44, died at 74 Lewis Street from apoplexy as per coroner W. W. Tarvin. Mrs. Walter Mills, recently married, recovering from poisoning blamed on canned peas. Mr. Mills, who ate little, not affected.
Receiver James C Wright filed four months of business activity for Dean Gas Engine and Foundry showing a net profit of 1016.17. A petition by Galvin and Galvin for removal of J C Evans vs Chesapeake and Ohio Railway involves 13700 in damages. Ashley Abbott found ins anl sane but later ruled sound. Lawrence Keeler ruled unsound. Mrs James Chesser cited for not sending her 12 year old daughter to school. case dismissed on promise to comply.
Newport delegates from Noahs Dove Lodge and Bellevue Odd Fellows returned from Bowling Green Kentucky after attending the Grand Lodge meeting. The party also visited Mammoth Cave. Rev. Robert B Nelson former rector of St. Pauls Newport left for Blacksburg Virginia after a stay with friends.
Alexander Butler and Nettie Hoberg obtained marriage licenses in Covington. The records list residence as Baltimore Maryland and Portsmouth Ohio.
Robert Burns Allison prominent Indiana financier and Adams County wealthiest resident died in Decatur after heart and kidney trouble. Joseph Leycester Lyne known as Father Ignatius Superior at Llanthony Abbey died in London after a lingering illness, born 1837. Oliver Hazard Perry descendant and medal holder died in the United States in 1840 obituary notes clashing locations and honors.
The Master Commissioner records a 50 by 162 foot parcel in Hermes avenue to Henry Heile. A. G. and Sadie Simral convey Lot 94 in Pts Mitchell to J. P. Stevens. Elmer and Mary Ward transfer 24 by 155 feet in Greenup street to Thomas Ward. Thomas Ward deeds 24 by 155 feet in Firmeway to Rodney H. Cord. SDR Ft Stephens et al to Mrs. Sallie Me nan records 34 by 199 in Slater street Pebecesa a 2.
St Mark's English Lutheran led by Rev H W Hanshue offers 10 15 am worship with a sermon A Dead Church Made Alive and 7 30 pm vesper The day includes Sunday school 9 am Junior League 2 50 pm Little Strangers in New York Epworth League topics and Grace M E and others provide details for Taylor Street Methodist York Street Congregational Central Christian Grace M E Epworth League and prayer meetings with quarterly conference extended notes on topics and leaders
W W Southgate and wife transfer to Katherine Craig two lots in Penena's subdivision Highlands. Henry Roche and wife transfer part of Lot 14 in Yates and Tibbetts subdivision along Licking 900.
A healthful living ideal is built on examined products and trustworthy claims. The text promotes a known laxative, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as an ethical remedy approved by physicians and well-informed buyers, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product.
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