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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1908
Page
1
The 1908 Ohio Democratic convention nominated Judson Harmon for governor. Harmon declined to comment until his formal letter of acceptance arrived, and prompts inquiry into whether the letter has been received and whether its contents can be made public.
Cincinnati reports about eight thousand voters registered, a historic high led by Republican wards. Leaders hail the surge as a big GOP gain in Hamilton County, boosting Taft and Roosevelt prospects as party divisions emerge amid the general increase.
Judge Taft toured North Carolina delivering a campaign message that the State ticket would win and Republicans could gain congressional seats. He heard from J Elwood Cox a High Point banker and manufacturer that the party could carry the state and elect two Congressmen, with a possible third. Cox noted the negro question had been settled by a state constitutional amendment, limiting black voters, a point Taft welcomed on his Southern swing.
At High Point J Elwood Cox introduces Taft who greets engineer H C Elmore and conductor who seek Republican offices. Taft praises Cox and NC Republicans and cites Tariff policy as key to state industries in Salisbury and Statesville remarks, noting NC electoral votes and regional manufacturing ranks.
The James W Byrnes Belfing and Hose Company sues to recover millions diverted from C H D Railroad operating expenses. Twelve mortgage holders including United States Mortgage and Trust Farmers Loan and Trust Mercantile Trust Central Trust and Continental Trust face subpoenas as receiver Judson Harmon is challenged over bond interest paid from current earnings rather than supplier bills.
Jose Carlos Becker held in Ecuador moves to be shot on October 25 after a revolutionary involvement. The case reached the State Department via a petition from the Order of Eagles and the Knights of Pythias for intervention. William C. Fox, the U.S. Minister to Ecuador, has been tasked to review the matter.
In dawn light Yokohama watched as America’s eight battleship fleet anchored off the bay with sixteen Japanese warships nearby. Crowds filled streets and waterfront views as gun salutes and fireworks marked the arriving fleet, and a reception party including embassy attaches visited the flagship Connecticut.
Paris dispatch reports Turkey ordered troop mobilization in Asia Minor in response to Bulgaria's stance on independence compensation and London conference plans. Diplomats fear delayed intervention as Bulgarians may advance, risking a collision. Turkish Ambassador Necam Pasha met Britain’s Sir Francis Bertie. Bulgarian agent in Paris notes gravity.
Constantinople dispatch to The Berliner Tageblatt cites Turkish troops massacring Armenians in Viran-Sher and subjecting women and children to brutal treatment. The village lies in central Turkish Armenia between Konia and Kaisarieh, rebuilt on ancient ruins.
In Omaha on October 17 a crowded auditorium overflowed as W. J. Bryan drew large crowds, with Mayor James C. Dahlman presiding and a host of county Democrats on stage. Dahlman introduced Congressman Hitch, who spoke amid strong Democratic backing for the Nebraska ticket.
William R Hearst spoke at an Independence party gathering in Cooper Union condemning the Democratic party as the grand old worthless faction. He accused Democratic leaders of misdeeds while directing campaign attacks at competing factions and policies.
Taft finishes Southern tour with North Carolina speeches and learns Republicans expect his win in Tar Heel State. Beveridge criticizes Haskell era in Oklahoma. Taft to Maryland New Jersey West Virginia then Cincinnati for rest. Forecast shows at least 298 electoral votes with Ohio a key battleground. Bryan campaigns in Lincoln urging ticket support. Cincinnati registration hits record high, Republicans gain wards.
Republican hopes rise as city reg totals show large increases in most wards, signaling potential Taft support. In Fourth and Fifth Wards Democrats show declines, while Twentieth Ward offers renewed Republican optimism as Hynicka touts strong registered voter gains.
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