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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune details publication facts and postal details for October 30 1908 including office location Walnut Street and Government Place and president E C Eshec3y with subscription rate notes for daily weekly and partial week editions.
In Great Britain and the Continent foreign mail subscriptions are offered with varied monthly and yearly rates paid in advance. Remittances may be sent by express money order or registered letter. Branch offices list Covington Newport Washington and Indon bureaus with address details and reading room access.
Yesterday’s rain focused east of the Aleghaneys while the interior and West enjoyed fair skies. Cincinnati recorded 43 to 56 degrees with clear conditions at both 7 am and 7 pm, and a 0 inch precipitation reading.
Ohio and Indiana expect fair skies and cooler conditions Friday and Saturday with fresh northwest winds. Kentucky and West Virginia see fair weather Friday and Saturday with cooler conditions Saturday.
Multiple ships reported sailing and arriving at European and U S ports. Sailed include The Amerika for Hamburg The Grosser Kurfurst for Bremen La Province for Havre Hel lig Olav for Copenhagen Altonia for Triest Regina D Italia for Genoa The Luisiana for New York The Oxonian for Galveston The Majestic for New York and others Arrivals include The Ivernia at Boston from Liverpool The Rotterdam at Boulogne The Erny at Oran The Atlanta at Naples The Citta di Palermo at Barcelona The President Grant and Deutschland at Hamburg The Calabria sailing for New York The La Lorraine and New York bound Sable Island The New York and Koenigin Suise near Sandy Hook The Oceanic at Southampton La Savoie Saxonia and Koenigen Suise among arrivals in various ports.
A long roster of guests checks in at Cincinnati hotels including Hodges from Louisville Sherrett from Muncie Musgrave from Ohio City Porter from Montreal Benedict from Marietta Winslow from Chicago and many others with multiple states and cities represented through an extensive guest roll.
A Commercial Tribune table contrasts pension data from the Cleveland Harmon era with Roosevelt era under Knox and Bonaparte. It notes differences in claims allowed and rejected, names dropped, pensions reduced, and operating costs, highlighting alleged economy and veteran impacts in Ohio politics.
Mr Bryan warns that centralization would destroy individuality and free institutions as government ownership of railroads and major business concentrates power in Washington. Secretary Root contrasts Bryan policies with constitutional principles, while supporters argue the party already leans toward centralized control benefiting manufacturers and workers.
The article notes Bryan's defeat and Taft's victory as results of the election. It highlights American exporters expanding into foreign markets with competitive quality and price, driven by skilled, well-paid workers. It reflects on the political shift and the ongoing status of incumbents.
The text extols William Jennings Bryan’s integrity while noting a Connecticut court ruling that $50 000 from Bennett's estate belonged to the widow not the Democratic candidate. Marie Henry questions Bryan’s sacrifices and victories, then praises his political conversion while mocking him.
The Commercial Tribune notes Watterson claiming he voted for Bryan in 1900 but missed 1896 while abroad. It questions his 1908 stance after a Louisville speech suggesting a Republican would vote for Bryan. The piece asks if his non Republican status makes him unlikely to vote for Bryan this time.
The note speculates that Judson Harmon imitates General Grant in silence. It suggests Harmon did not enlist and may be silent because he lacks speech or direction.
Mr. Bryan missed his train yesterday and could not reach Paterson New Jersey. Mr. Harmon did not miss his train on the evening he left the Parker meeting. Both gentlemen will miss the political train next Tuesday, a key ingredient of the campaign.
The sequence of letters from Chairman Finley and Mr Harmon reveals a strained party. Peter Witt’s note to Mr Harmon appears cruel in tone, underscoring internal divisions and weak leadership within the Democratic ranks.
The speaker notes two New York women kissed Taft’s double and two Wisconsin women kissed Bryan’s double, joking about taking action in the political comment.
The curriculum mocks William Jennings Bryan by lecturing that the people want him only as a friendly Nebraska citizen and editor, not for national office. It portrays him as folly for seeking broader leadership.
A judge addresses a child's plea asking if a can talk or not. The scene centers on a moral dilemma about speaking for the voiceless and the weight of a judge’s reply to a hopeful youngster.
The article notes soccer is now played in Philadelphia described as a pleasant and genteel sport suited to the city folk, highlighting its appeal to local residents.
The statement compares nonvoting registered voters to those who failed to register, noting both do not count in the finals. It emphasizes that participation and registration affect final outcomes.
Governor Harris repeats criticisms while Judson Harmon counters, dodging the statements. The exchange focuses on policy, leadership, and political positioning amid ongoing remarks and replies.
Judson Harmon contemplates burial themes as he reflects on the election. He speaks of graves and worms and epitaphs, signaling a focus on mortality beyond political duties.
A fragment hints at Judson Harmon being likened to a diplodocus in the Ohio Democratic scene, suggesting a long dominating presence. The note reads as a vivid, offhand characterization without further context or details.
A pointed line in a political lead marks final dismissal of opposition. The remark implies widespread lack of regret once the struggle closes, naming Judson Harmon as a symbol of the defeated side and signaling a decisive political shift.
Judge Harmon is asked if he is involved as Banker Morse allegedly kept books by the triple-entry system. Captain Hains moves to seek acquittal in the Brainstorm racket case.
A London reader discusses beliefs seen as superstition and cites corroborated anecdotes. An aunt recalls a warning about the Garth that saved some yet the later tale of a Tuesday to Thursday holiday ending in shipwreck questions predictable cause and effect in fate versus warning signs.
In the Labor World interview with T. J. Shaffer, ex-head of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, Gompers is portrayed as partisan toward Democrats and hostile to Republican labor allies. The piece argues wage earners should back Taft for prudence and prosperity over Bryan’s dreams and labor unrest.
The piece argues New York’s 39 electoral votes could decide the race, with business and financial interests soured on Bryan and leaning toward Taft. It notes intraparty feuds and local power struggles, but concedes a late shift by New York factions toward Taft as safer for the White House.
The piece argues Bryan could not safely govern if elected with a Republican Senate and predicts the Senate's composition and executive power. It warns that a Democratic House and potential Senate majority could allow Bryan to dominate Congress, possibly causing legislative havoc.
The article questions Mr. Bryan's fundraising, noting about 350 contributors gave $90,000 and total contributions around $205,000 with many missing expected donors. It contrasts Republican fundraising and cites weak turnout from Southern states while praising legitimate contributions and condemning the campaign’s low enthusiasm.
The New York Mail notes Taft campaigns on his record rather than new promises while Bryan runs away from past positions. Taft is described as steady, principled and capable, a reliable administrator with broad humanity and a calm, warm approach. The piece portrays Taft as embodying American ideals and duty.
Alastair Wilkie of Craigie Perth Scotland travels to New York with an extraordinary beard. A customs inspector challenges his whiskers as he steps ashore, while Wilkie explains his 10 foot long chin curtains in a humorous, self deprecating manner.
Mrs. R. B. Henley hosted a afternoon gathering for her daughter Edith Henley and guest Grace Lamb with about 100 attendees. Engagements and upcoming events include Miss Annie Lloyd to C. C. Welbourn and Miss Katherine Ryland to Edward Bauer with summer weddings anticipated. A variety of club concerts, farewells, and social gatherings at Norwood, Clifton, and Walnut Hills are described, along with Halloween plans and a Tampa marriage.
Social notes report Inverness Country Club Halloween dance in Newport and nearby as a highlight. Hostesses and guests share gatherings including Mrs Lenard, Mr and Mrs Diehl at Hamilton wedding, and dinners for Mrs Hayman and Mrs Spooner while other locales host Whigs and bridge events.
A Covington Halloween dance at the Ft Mitchell Country Club is set as the week’s jolly social event. Misses Elizabeth Mackey Virginia Gooch Mary Laidley Emily Woodall and Messrs Alie Howard George Eaton Eggins Wood lead the event with chaperons Mesdames Alex H Kline Howard Gayle George Diehl and BE Coke supervising.
The piece presents a talk on the dry movement fueled by interurban roads linking farm and town, plus farmers and laborers drinking after visits to towns. It notes voters’ fatigue after next Tuesday, describes civil discourse, praises women in the Methodist Episcopal Church Foreign Missionary Society, and honors missionaries and their sacrifices in distant lands.
A child recalls Holler Eve mischief with the crowd and pranks on farms and sheds. The speaker fears punishment and expresses a wish to escape as the night ends with a chilling resolve.
During a visit to Mark Twain at his Reading home, Putnam's Magazine notes Volney Streamer mistaking a distant windmill for a church tower. The clergyman later clarifies the landmark as Redditter Congregational Church, correcting the misidentification.
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