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Weather easing drought in the West and Southwest
Rains have partly ended the dry spell from Nebraska to Texas with relief in the past forty eight hours. Central valleys may soon escape drought as clouds increase. Snow appears in the Rockies as cold weather sets in. Cincinnati records show 51 to 73 for October 22 1908 with clear morning and cloudy evening conditions.
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Nebraska
Texas
Mississippi
Rockies
Cincinnati
Weather Outlook for Midwest and South States
Ohio and Indiana see a cold Friday with fair skies in the north and showers in the south portion. Saturday brings fair weather with fresh northwest winds. West Virginia expects showers Friday and Saturday with cooler Saturday. Kentucky faces showers and cooler conditions Friday and Saturday.
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Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ocean Steamship Movements
Shipping brief lists arrivals and departures across European ports. Vessels include The Patricia from Hamburg and Empress of Britain from Liverpool with multiple sailings to New York Philadelphia and Rotterdam.
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New York
Patricia
Hamburg
C. F. Tietgen
Copenhagen
Carpathia
Triest
Deutschland
Friedrich der Grosse
Bremen
la Savoie
Havre
Perugia
Naples
San Giovanni
Palermo
Southampton
Majestic
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Cherbourg
Liverpool
Boston
Manchester
Antwerp
Philadelphia
Queenstown
Quebec
Boulogne
Noordam
Cincinnati Hotel Arrivals List Names of Guests
A long roll of guests is listed visiting Cincinnati hotels including Gray Milwaukee, Bedford New York, Hirschberg New York, Wells Washington, Hankler Junction City Ky, Fisher Logansport Ind, Clark Anderson Ohio, Nord Baltimore, Miller Columbus Ohio, Geiger Chicago, Smith Columbus Ohio, Meyers New York, Wilcox New York, Keating New York, Brown Maysville Ky, Darrah Cleveland, Newton Middletown Ohio, Wilson Columbus Ohio, Stout Lexington Ky, Ralston Washington, Strauss New York, Warren New York, Blanfeld New York, Lepper Chicago, Hooker Chicago, Meyer New York, Thomas Chicago, Coates Akron Ohio, Doane Chesterville Ohio, Pixley Columbus Ohio, Rauch St Louis, Cunningham Cleveland, Loeb Chicago, Blumenstiel Springfield Ohio, Hagth Danville Ky, Corcoran St Louis, Decker New York.
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Cincinnati
Haviin
Phil A. Gray
Milwaukee
R. B. Bedford
New York
A. Hirschberg
W. H. Wells
Washington
Palace
J. Henry Hankler
Junction City
H. Fisher
Logansport
Ind
Clark
Anderson
Ed Nordlinger
Baltimore
Munro
B. W. Miller
Columbus
C. H. Geiger
Chicago
Will Smith
Louis
Chesterville
M. A. Pixley
C. Lackman
E. C. Rauch
St. Louis
R. H. Cunningham
Cleveland
Charles ‘A. Loeb
J. F. Blumenstiel
Springfield
O. Emery
Mrs. Ed C. Scott
Aberdeen
F. F
Hagth
Danville
G. L. Corcoran
St. Uis
Gibson
H. MecScott
F. P. Braun
C. L. Kimball
M. Decker
Dennison
John O'Neill
Louis Fisher
Hebron
C. W. Hart
Wilmington
John Mann
Vanceburg
Kentucky
The Touch of a Friend May Hurt More Than an Enemy
A Missouri contemporary notes that the kindness of a friend can sting more than harm from an antagonist, as the speaker laments repayment for borrowed touch and favors. The quip underscores trust and expected reciprocity in relationships.
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Washington Post
Missouri
Square as a Block The Odd Paradox
A Chicago column notes the paradox that a man can be square headed yet a blockhead, illustrating a quip about true character and perception in everyday speech. The piece reflects local wit and social humor of the era.
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Chicago News
Two Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates in The Do Nothing Governor Claim
The piece contrasts Andrew L. Harris and Judson Harmon in the Ohio race. Harris is praised for enlisting and serving, while Harmon is depicted as not enlisting and focusing on law and pensions. It cites a Ripley rally where Colonel Rogers highlighted their records and patriotism.
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Ohio
Tie Mind Polen W Ia Harris
Felican Party
Sudan Hannon
Democratic Party
Andrew L. Harris
Judson Harmon
United States
William Howard Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Ripley
Rogers
Judge Harmon
Je Ae
Memorial Hall
State of
Ohio River
Boys In
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Kentucky
Cleveland
Boys In Blue
Ohio remains strongly Republican in Taft landslide view
The Chicago Record Herald questions Ohio doubt but The Philadelphia Press argues Ohio will give Taft a large majority. The Press predicts at least a 25 000 vote edge and Hamilton County with 10 000 to 15 000 for Taft Harris. Ohio’s bloc is decisive in the Electoral College and Bryan would gain nothing without Ohio.
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Ohio
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia
William Howard Taft
New York
Bryan
Indiana
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Taft
McKinley
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
White House
Record-Herald
Mr. Taft
Harris
Diana
Baltimore
Ohio Ballot Count Figures May Exceed 75 000
Taft and Governor Harris are expected to exceed 75 000 votes in Ohio. The Record-Herald and The Press may note the figure and verify the counts on the county ballots.
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Taft
Harris
Record-Herald
Press
Ohio
European fires vs American losses spark prudence talk
A comparison of fire frequency and per capita losses shows Europe recording 86 fires per 100 000 and 86 cents lost per person yearly versus the United States with 405 fires and 3.10 lost per person. The piece notes larger American buildings and higher values, urging greater prudence and risk awareness.
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Europe
United States
France
Germany
Austria
Denmark
Italy
Sweden
Finley Warns Of Local Option Law Debate In Ohio
Chairman Finley laments scattered support among dry Democrats across Ohio's eighty eight counties and numerous precincts. He worries about how Judge Harmon will rule on the Rose local option law and urges varied language in addressing colleagues.
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Finley
Ohio
Judge Harmon
Harmon favors pension cuts for veterans who enlisted
The text argues Ohio veterans oppose Judson Harmon's pension policy as attorney general. It notes Harmon's stance on reducing pensions for enlisted veterans and his claim that he did not enlist because he was not allowed to.
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Veterans of
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Judge Harmon
Ohio in the doubtful column in The Atlanta Constitution
The article notes Ohio is described as doubtful by The Atlanta Constitution while acknowledging a strong Republican tilt. It suggests Ohio’s margins for Taft and Harris may be close to 100000, with uncertainty about which candidate leads.
Bryan’s Prosperity Claim Tied to Bank Deposits Rise
The record shows a deposit increase of 828 million dollars and a 631 million dollar rise in National banks between February 14 and September 2. The statement supports the claim that prosperity is advancing, despite opposition from Mr. Bryan.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Rumor of Colonel J Ham Lewis Governor Bid in Georgia
Rumors say Colonel J Ham Lewis may seek Georgia governorship. Report notes he must surrender his whiskers as a condition of taking the office and would be reduced in rank to Major with only a mustache tolerated.
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J. Ham Lewis
Georgia
Economic Power Cuts and Political Shadows
A controversial remark questions cutting corporate output to 60 percent and envisions further reductions to 25 or 10 percent, but warns the plan would fail if Mr. Bryan were elected, which the speaker insists will not happen.
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Bryan
Washington pumpkins raise huge pie claim
The sovereignty of Washington says it has raised pumpkins enough to bake a vast number of pies. The text suggests government by injunction could be laudably invoked in this case.
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Washington
Judge Harmon Faces Limited Time To Explain Campaign Position
There is little time left for Judge Harmon to state his stance on state campaign issues and for him to avoid being wiped out.
No Ship Blast Threat at Yokohama Harbor
A firm denial states no possibility of a fleet ship being blown up in Yokohama harbor. The warning emphasizes safety and rules out imagined attacks in the port.
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Captain Hobson
Yokohama
Dutch Intransigence and Castro Stand Firm on Question
The article notes persistent Dutch insistence and Fidel Castro's unwavering stance, leaving the issue unresolved as both sides maintain firm positions. The piece highlights ongoing diplomatic tension and the lack of a clear path to agreement.
Taft Slogan Praises Steady Ship of State
A campaign verse extols Theodore Taft with Uncle Sam imagery and a pledge to steady the Ship of State. The refrain hails Taft and Sherman as leaders. The leaflet credits Sarah A Burgoyne of White City Kansas and dates it October 19.
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Taft
Big Billy Taft
Sherman
Ship of State
Billy Taft
Sarah A
Burgoyne
White City
Kan
Rare Comradicty Among Hotel Men After Two Self Inflicted Deaths
The article notes a surge of condolence among U S hotel men after Frank V Bennett former Gotham proprietor dies by his own hand in New York City. George Crouch a Wall Street figure then shot himself in a brokerage office within the Hoffman House following remarks on Bennetts death. A seven of spades card lay beside the body.
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United States
Frank V. Bennett
The
Gotham
New York City
Statesman
Bennett
George Crouch
Wall Street
Crouch
Hoffman House
New York
A. R. Peacock
Notoriety Appetite and Free Advice in Newsrooms
A Washington Star excerpt recalls Joel Chandler Harris noting public desire for free editorials and medical tips. The anecdote about an editor jailed briefly ends with the warden’s courteous dismissal and a joke about jail terms.
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Joel Chandler Harris
Atlanta
Banquet honors Melville Ingalls of Cincinnati’s era
On October 19 1889 Cincinnati leaders honored Melville Ingalls for shaping Union Depot Arts Exposition Buildings and the Chamber of Commerce site. The event at Queen City Club featured guests like Cornelius Vanderbilt Chauncey Depew and speakers including W P Anderson and Halstead. A 1908 prophecy page sealed by S P Bishop forecast growth, parks and rail wealth, noting Ingalls foresight and civic gifts from Hughes to Sinton.
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Queen City
Union Depot
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Queen City Club
Maryland
Commercial Gazette
the Tribune
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Chauncey Depew
Mr. Depew
Burnsides
W. P. Anderson
Judge Sage
W. M. Ramsey
Halstead
Mr. Ingalls
Ingalls
S. P. Bishop
Cincinnati Safe Deposit Company
Central Trust Company
Cincinnati
Bishop
Turtle weighs a ton in Outer Harbor sighting near Dyers Island
A hundred soldiers at Adams thought they spotted a car sized boat in the outer harbor near Dyers Island two miles away. Captain Willis C. Metcalf of a Government boat inspected the object and found a ten foot long leatherback turtle dead in the nets, weighing over a ton. decomposition prevented towing it to port for display.
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Adams
Dyers Island
Willis C. Metcalf
Metcalf
Carnegie
The Catch Shifts In A Cautionary Tale
A New York Press item narrates a vacation tale of fishing prowess with rod and line on mountain streams. While a man extols his catch a demure maid clings to his arm and the tale ends with the woman hooking the fisherman.
Bryan called workers public beggars in 1893
The article recounts a heated exchange in which William J. Bryan denounced glass workers as public beggars during a 1893 Ways and Means Committee session. It contrasts his stance then with his later need for workingmen's votes, and notes his sugar tariff vote favoring the Oxnard interests while not branding them public beggars.
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Mr. Chambers
Campbell
Bryant
Eberhardt
Mr. Campbell
Bryan
Congress
Nebraska
Workers of America
White House
Elijah
Oxnard
Sugar Trust
Oxnards
Comptroller Murray Plans Major Reforms for National Banks
The Comptroller of the Currency Lawrence O. Murray unveiled a new bank inspection plan to reorganize examination methods. Directors will face stricter accountability and more frequent, fuller reports. He also advocates tighter chartering for small banks as the minimum capital drops from 50 000 to 25 000, amid concerns about weak banks forming networks with similar aims.
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Murray
Washington
Lawrence O. Murray
Pesponteol
Why Workers Support Taft
The piece argues labor support for Taft across Ohio West Virginia and New Jersey praising his record and the Republican party while blaming Democrats corruption accusations. It cites savings bank deposits growth and past labor friendly laws as evidence of Republican labor fidelity and warns of a Bryan victory harming workers.
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Taft
Ohio
West Virginia
New Jersey
Daniel J. Keefe
International Longshoremen, Marine and Transport
Ciation
Roosevelt
Immigration
Keefe
Gompers
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Congress
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District of Columbia
Bryan
United States
Democratic pension plank sparks debate on army size
The Omaha Bee surveys the Denver Democratic platform calling for generous pensions for veterans and dependents and argues the policy has no bearing on standing army needs. It faults Bryanism and imperialism fears while noting Republicans also support pensions and have funded related legislation since 1866.
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Turkey
Afghanistan
Denver
Douglas County
Bryan
Republican Party
Legisla N
Penit
Social and Personal Notices From Cincinnati Society Page
Mrs. Philip W. Hunt hosts a twelve cover dinner in Fairfield Avenue with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ault and Miss Jeannie Anderson. Mrs. Hunt plans another dinner for Miss Crocker of Galveston. Lond fellowships at Wolcott Hotel New York for Davis C Anderson and Edward L Anderson. Mary Irene Dykins engaged to Charles Olney Cook of St Louis. Debut of Elizabeth Gates planned for November 6 at the Country Club. Weddings include Lenida Rupert and Dr Randolph Black. Norwood Literary Club hosts Greek Art lecture by Prof J E Harry. Luncheon for St Joseph's Infant Asylum draws 700+ guests at East Fourth Street venues.
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Philip W. Hunt
Fairfield Avenue
Jack Lowry
Bayard Kilgour
Anne Henry
Davis C. Anderson
Lenox
Mass
Hotel Wolcott
New York
Edward L. Anderson
the Wolcott
Robert A. Dykins
Mt. Auburn
Mary Irene
Charles Olney Cook
St. Louis
John Gates
Elizabeth Gates
Country Club
Pete Mr
Ferdinand L. Ludwig
East Avenue
Hamilton, C
Bessie Marlon
Charles Edward Grace
St. Mary’s Church
Hamilton
Wnce
Norwood Literary Club
Norwood Library
J. E. Harry
University of Cincinnati
East Fourth Street
St. Joseph's Infant Asylum
Cincinnati
Becksmith
Parker
Beck
Kiefer
J. J. Sullivan
H. F. Ryan
F. Herschede
van Lauer
Kate Kelley
Weddings and social notices in Kentucky society section
Newport and Covington social circles host multiple dinners receptions and games. Mrs. Emma Fox Newport wed Edward A. Schamberg at home with Rev. Whitehead officiating. couple to reside in Ft Thomas. Numerous parties honor bridal couples Meek Bruehl and Stevens with dinner gatherings in Covington and Ft Mitchell areas.
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Charles Wiedemann
Newport
A. Lehman
Alms Hotel
New York
Killarney
Belle Mackay
Covington
Ft. Mitchell
Joseph Finnell, Jr
Louise Buckner
Margaret
Effie James
Merlen Hamilton
Inverness-Ft. Mitchell Bridge
Loretta Silva
Emma K. Fox
Edward A. Schamberg
J. P. Whitehead
George Fox
Schamberg
Ft. Thomas
Leslie Applegate
Dr. Meek
William Bruehl
Paul Stevens
Substantial Food Comment Delights New York Press Scene
A New York Press excerpt describes a man prying a biscuit in two and, with a courteous tone, telling a woman he has never met anyone more substantial than the food he is offered. The remark mixes light humor with social dining etiquette in a vivid street scene.
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