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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
3
Addresses and notices outline the political landscape with speeches supporting James B. Swing for reelection. The piece covers reactions to local endorsements, party activities, and remarks on Taft and Harris reflecting the era's electoral dynamics.
The well informed favor a simple pleasant laxative made from Syrup of figs and Elixir of Senna. The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its product as ethically produced and gently effective for family use, with a 50 cent bottle price available through leading druggists.
In a letter titled The American Attitude toward the Philippines President Roosevelt commends the U S administration and urges continued steady policy. He notes the islands have benefited from ten years of American oversight and warns against indifference while praising efforts to mobilize public interest.
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon concluded the first day of a three day Missouri tour by addressing a Republican rally. He traveled by train from St. Louis and delivered multiple speeches urging voters to elect a Republican Congress to enact Republican policies.
Eugene V. Debs the Socialist candidate for president was too ill to address a Columbus crowd at the Board of Trade Auditorium. Officials said no organic trouble, just weariness from campaigning. He stayed on his red special train and will depart tomorrow for Springfield Dayton and Cincinnati.
Lorain County voted to retain saloons by a 36 vote majority amid a heated campaign. There are 154 saloons in the county and officials warned the election could be challenged over alleged foreign voting by non naturalized residents at one precinct.
Mt Horeb Wis October 19 United States Senator Robert M La Follette opened his campaign tour with a speech at Mt Horeb praising Bryan as patriotic but declaring support for Taft. He argued the Republican party offers the best vehicle for advancing progressive ideals.
President Roosevelt signed a contract to serve as associate editor of The Outlook after leaving the White House in March. Subject to his Scribner contract for the Africa travel story, his Outlook duties will focus on political and economic topics.
Louisville October 19 Hon Terry Abernathy of Selmer Republican candidate for Congress in the Eighth District withdrew from the race. The district had two Republicans claiming to be the regular nominee.
Two men entered David Marks’s grocer shop at about midnight and assaulted him with a blunt instrument. They robbed him of his watch and ten dollars before fleeing. Marks was left unconscious and later found by family.
Mrs. Claudia L. Hains saw her alimony and custody requests denied by Justice Carr in Brooklyn as Captain Hains faces divorce and pending criminal trial. The decision cited the husband’s lack of funds for support and a family home in Massachusetts complicating custody. Hains alleges threats from her brother-in-law Jenkins Hains and denies impropriety with William E. Annis.
Mayor Craig vetoes a resolution to tax bills on omitted personal property and confirms a five year exemption granted by 1899 Manufacturers' Association. The veto also blocks action against former treasurer Darenkamp and his sureties. Bench storage approved. Mary Long injuries settled at $100. claims totaled $1,110.25.
New York October 19 trial testimony focused on conditions at the National Bank of North America before the crash. Frank E. Pringle, a loan clerk, testified as prosecutors aim to show loans on Ice stock raised employee suspicions about bank practices.
James Lonegan sues Timothy Crowe a Ludlow police officer in Kenton Circuit Court for 5000 alleging false arrest. Nathaniel Lawson sues Louisville and Nashville Railroad for 10200 damages from an iron splinter injuring his eye. Judge Harbeson grants a new trial in Yates v City of Covington and grants a divorce for Sarah Ewalt from Robert Ewalt. Rex Axman of Cincinnati jailed fifty days for trying to force entry into Mrs. Ernst home. Riley Robinson bound over to grand jury on larceny charge.
Vienna reports a skirmish between an Austrian naval guard and Montenegrin supporters at Antivari. Austrians sent a guard ashore from two cruisers and a torpedo boat to protect the Consul. the clash lasted hours. A torpedo boat reportedly seized a British steamer at Cattaro carrying arms for Montenegro.
George Schorn, proprietor of a boarding house at Second and Elm, was trapped by flames but rescued by Patrolman Minor and firemen. The interior was destroyed with a loss of several thousand dollars. Schorn, a former newspaper man, had moved his wife and boarders to the adjoining Elm Street house earlier that day. Firefighters confined the blaze to the original structure. neighboring warehouses remained unharmed.
Two sharp quakes were felt in Manipa Manila today followed by a third with much damage reported. The first shock struck at 10 50 a m the second at 1 49 p m and the third at 3 05 p m local time.
Vienna dispatch reports Austria accepts Turkey's invitation to negotiate directly over the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the surrender of Novipazar. The development signals the Balkan crisis moving toward settlement by direct talks ahead of the planned international congress.
Alfred Darlow longtime Union Pacific advertising chief dies in Omaha after two operations. Colonel J F Adams Confederate veteran found wandering in Cleveland dies after signing name and address. Isaac T Kern cousin to Democratic VP candidate dies at Big Stone Gap Virginia age 60 ex Confederate Republican. John Durand translator of Davnc works dies in Paris, noted member of American colony.
A Kentucky court term opens with the Henderson versus Jett case for 50 000 alleging intimidation and business disruption. Other cases heard include Staton versus Reute and others over barn arson and whipping by night riders. Multiple trials are set for next week and proceedings include a poolroom case and a tobacco warehouse dispute. The grand jury was impaneled with G B Durant foreman.
The Kenton County Grand Jury finished its work yesterday and filed a final report to Circuit Judge Shaw. Thirty indictments were returned, including cases against John J. Ryan for manslaughter and Moeschel Edwards Company for maintaining a nuisance, with several minority reports urging referrals to the next grand jury. Judge Shaw to convene court in Independence today and impanel another grand jury.
Coroner Tarvin returns verdict of death by burns in Minnie Steeken’s case at the Highland pike residence. Also notes a $5,000 county bond redemption by the Fiscal Court in Independence and reports James Corbin’s death by self-inflicted means at a Madison avenue livery stable with his burial planned in Florence.
Major Louis Michaels of the Fourteenth New York Volunteer Infantry dies at his daughter’s Ft. Mitchell Kentucky home. In the brass business for 25 years and a Loyal Legion member, he succumbed to pneumonia after a brief illness, leaving his wife, a daughter Mrs. P. G. Queal, and a son Frank L. Michaels.
Series of Latonia property deeds listing transfers on Taylor Street Church Street Howell and Pleasant streets and Western Row. Parties include Katherine Héchtman J H Noel Anna Elbeth George Lubrecht J T Earle John Barker Herman Remersman and Bernardina Rabe with parcels measured in feet in Fairview Lot Center Street and related subdivisions. Transfer details show multiple 25 to 140 foot by measurements under the Latonia real estate subdivision activity.
Names and residences appear: Henry Nemidt Cincinnati 35. Charles Haggard Covington. Martha Vi Smith Covington. Edward Hoek Cincinnati. Carrie Buerkely Cincinnati. ages mentioned for Nemidt only.
Miguel De La Torre, collector of internal revenue for the Havana province, was arrested tonight on charges of embezzling 195 000 dollars from his department. The alleged theft involves funds entrusted to his office and pending formal charges are expected.
Republican scouts report irregular registrations in Newport Bellevue and Dayton with voters who may not meet residency rules. Republicans warn Democrats aim to mobilize such voters on election day while a Newport Democrat says business principles should guide city affairs and supports current administration.
Campbell County officials arrange a three days special registration in Newport Bellevue and Dayton at County Clerk Betz's office Newport. The dates are next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday for voters who were out of the city or too ill to attend the regular registration day held two weeks ago.
The Circuit Court for the upper part of Campbell County convened in Alexandria yesterday with Judge C W Yungblatt presiding. A grand jury was impaneled and sworn, listing foreman Daniel Barth and members William Norther John Rees Fred Leopold George Morscher D N Parvin Andrew Futscher Ben Bimeon Peter Barbian Joe Mauser John Maser John Lauer and Joe Neither.
In Newport circuits court filings Thomas Ray Maude Ray vs Theresa and Walter Wilson John Deveto and Kentucky Building and Loan Association seek sale of property at trustees' addition and division of proceeds. Charles Kehrwald et al seek estate settlement and sale via Master Commissioner. Daisy Edwards sues H W Dryden for possession of a grocery store at 208 Washington Ave Newport with $25 damages. Master Commissioner Anderson sold German National Bank vs Manhattan Bathing Beach Co case property to Chris Dorna for 1395.
City Attorney advised acceptance of State Board of Valuation findings on franchise taxes at a night meeting. Claims totaling 236 dollars were ordered paid.
Master Commissioner transfers involve parcels 166 by 537 feet in Currie’s subdivision and 33 by 231 feet at Seventh and Monton Streets Dayton. Transactions show buyers Rudolph Doepke and wife and Witte and husband to John Beade and wife with lot 526 in trustees addition port for sums around 1855 and 2715 dollars.
Fragmentary list shows names with residences and ages including John De Kearney Newport Kentucky Josephine Heuer Newport Kentucky Wickiam H Campbell Connersville Indiana Catherine Havens Marion Indiana. Data appears as a local notice or directory fragment.
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