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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
2
In the season colors, men must match suits with shirts scarves and hats. The Furnishings Department offers swits from 15 to 40 dollars and overcoats from 15 to 60 dollars with new shirt patterns neckwear and fall hat shades.
Washington correspondents gather in the East Room as Taft answers questions after two White House meals. He avoids cabinet details, discusses reminiscences and campaign talk, notes voice limits, plans fewer small-venue speeches, and mentions talks with Hughes in New York. He departs for Newark after dinner with President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Democratic State headquarters report disappointment as Taft clubs form under the National League of Republican Clubs. Hy. D. Davis displays rosters showing factional leaders joining to support state and national nominees. Across Ohio counties teachers and activists unite factions to back Taft.
John W. Kern, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate, said New York conditions are satisfactory and labor votes could carry the state. He cited strong labor support in New Jersey and Connecticut and planned a stop in Utica for an evening speech.
Ohio leads with seven party tickets as Buckeye voters face three constitutional amendments. Across the nation elections are set for November 8 with multiple states electing governors, legislators, and federal representatives. Parties field Prohibition, Socialist, Independence, Socialist Labor, and Populist candidates in various states, including fusion efforts in Nebraska. A new party enters Ohio.
In a special dispatch from New York, Tennessee and other Southern states show conservative Democrats shifting to Taft. Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Maryland exhibit growing Taft sentiment amid Bryan fatigue, farm prosperity, and business influence. Independent and Populist tickets form in several states, while Tennessee’s Hale predicts Taft can win if mobilization matches other regions.
Chicago reports Democratic presidential campaign fund contributions received on October 17 from multiple states. Notable donors include Roger C. Sullivan with 1900, William A Clark 1600, Henry T. Rainey 100, Fisk Warren 120, and Bryant Kern Club among others totaling across Illinois, New York, Texas, and Virginia.
In Ross Township a strong dry movement forms after Merle Irwin is indicted for first degree murder in the Morgan Howells killing. Petitions circulate urging a local option election as the township is believed to vote dry, joining the western tier already dry.
National Chairman Mack leaves Buffalo after two days rest to meet Eastern leaders at New York headquarters. He will remain several days to coordinate activities and plan the final week of the campaign.
Police blocked a riverfront overflow as Eugene V. Debs Socialist presidential candidate spoke to crowds at the Bijou Theater in Pittsburg. The Sunday ban on admission fees led to a voluntary collection, while the afternoon and evening sessions drew thousands and filled the theater to capacity.
Pimply phrased ad proclaims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or pain from piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Ad promises quick relief with 50 cent price and guaranteed results in the stated period.
Leaders of business and industry in Indiana Ohio Maryland and Missouri form committees to back Taft and oppose Bryan. Prominent figures in Indianapolis Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton Buffalo Baltimore St Louis organize support showing broad nonpartisan backing for Taft across major cities.
The piece analyzes Harmon's stance on local option and temperance, arguing he would enforce laws but place legislative responsibility with the Legislature. It notes his refusal to discuss local option and his perceived alignment with business leaders backing Taft in New York and Brooklyn. It also reports on the New York Business Men's Republican Association forming to support Taft.
Ohio politics center on Judson Harmon with critics claiming his veto view would let the governor decide constitutionality, not the courts. The piece dubs Harmon a stopgap, highlights tax disputes with railroads, party mismanagement, and a clownish image assigned to Newman in campaigns.
A testimonial claims coffee caused unconscious spells and heart weakness and credits Postum with dramatic relief. The 70 year old writer says eight months ago he switched from coffee to Postum, fits fewer spells for over four months, and now drinks Postum exclusively. The letter is attributed to The Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and endorses The Road to Wellville.
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