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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
2
A New York Herald election forecast previews the campaign's final phase as Taft, Debs, and Bryan figures appear in intense public events. The piece contrasts injunction doctrine, farm interests, and labor issues while detailing Taft speeches in Evansville and Aurora and Debs fundraising patterns.
Attorney General Wade Ellis releases a full letter defending the state against claims to sue State Treasurer McKinnon over bank deposits. He argues deposits complied with law and highlights the accuser’s own salary and mileage increases, urging fairness and caution before any legal action.
General Howard the last Civil War general, Colonel W. S. Rogers and General R. B. Brown spoke at Memorial Hall in Columbus. Rogers attacked the Democratic gubernatorial nominee over pension reductions while attorney general. The event featured the Columbus Glee Club performing new compositions adopted by the National Committee.
William J. Conners accuses upstate Republicans of padding registration rolls by 10 000 to 20 000 names and forms a State Law Committee led by Alton B Parker to oversee ballots. Mack notes Taft will tour 34 cities in Ohio to rally GOP support amid losses in several states.
Washington reports Civil Service Commission action after investigations into political activity. J H Fordham Deputy Collector Internal Revenue Orangeburg South Carolina is reprimanded and suspended fifteen days without pay for active participation at the Republican State Convention in Columbia. Robert A Stewart temporary Deputy Collector County Chairman Clarendon County District of Columbia is reprimanded. R O Pierce Mare Island Navy Yard employee who announced candidacy for Supervisor in First District is discharged. Clyde Knock Independence Kansas letter carrier and District Court Clerkship candidate resigns from postal service to avoid dismissal.
In Indianapolis on October 22, the condition of John W. Kern Jr., eight, son of the Democratic vice presidential candidate, remained unimproved as he fights infantile paralysis complicated by acute indigestion. Kern said his plans for the immediate future are in abeyance pending the outcome of his son's illness.
Coshocton Ohio October 22 Coshocton County voted dry by 6594 after a fierce local option contest. City of Coshocton went wet by 886 while most townships joined the dry majority. Twenty six saloons in Coshocton are affected as the county had previously gone dry under the Beal law. Manufacturing backing aided the wets in the city.
Fairfield County voted to retain saloons by a 328 vote margin on October 22 in Columbus Ohio. The tally contributes to a regional pattern where thirty three counties have gone dry affecting 871 saloons while five remain wet.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on October 22 a ballot omission left off the Democratic nominees for Sheriff and County Judge for the November election. Certificates should have been filed fifteen days prior but were overlooked by the Democratic Committee. Nominees named: Charles Morrison Pembroke for County Judge and David Smith for Sheriff.
Cleveland Ohio October 22 The franchise allowing Municipal Traction Company to run the street railways on a three cent fare was defeated by 951 in the vote of about 75 000. One precinct missing cannot change the result. Reversion to original owners may trigger fare battles. council may grant a new franchise to save the property for Municipal Traction Company.
PazO ointment promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 8 to 14 days with money back guarantee. Presented as a consumer ad claiming relief and return policy for 50 cents.
Secretary of State Elihu Root will address Cincinnati voters on October 28 under the Citizens Taft Club. He will defend Taft and Republican doctrine, encourage support for Taft, and help recruit members. the club aims for a large turnout and has registered over 10 000 members with a goal near 20 000 by week’s end.
An ad touts poss um a skin remedy promising overnight clearing of pimples rashes eczema and other blemishes. It claims rapid relief from itching and disfigurements with minimal use and offers 50 cent and $2 packages at Cincinnati drugstores with free samples by writing to Emergency Laboratories New York City.
New York Oct 22 Chairman Hitchcock postponed his departure to Chicago. He met Taft and party leaders at the hotel. Schedules now place Bryan speaking at Port Chester in the morning, Taft at Port Chester at 3 p.m. Monday, after coordination by party publicity bureaus.
Dayton Ohio October 22 As Broughton Brandenburg boarded a train to New York City local detectives arrested him on forgery and grand larceny charges. He allegedly sold a Cleveland attributed letter to The Times claiming it predicted Taft's election. Brandenburg says he had authority from Mrs Cleveland and from the Cleveland estate co executor Hastings. He is jailed awaiting bail with a possible habeas corpus bid if not released.
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