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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
1
In a contentious contest the piece highlights anti Masons and spoils with a Kentuckian and a Tennesseean both linked to a publicized case. The article touches on a dueling record and a sensational murder charge narrative tied to the era.
A historical overview of Andrew Jackson’s presidency, the bank war with Nicholas Biddle, and the 1832 nominating conventions. It details the spoils system, Van Buren’s political skill, and the split over the Bank of the United States amid nullification debates led by Calhoun.
Waves on Lake interfere with Taft's fishing at Soldiers' Home. The incident disrupts planned outing as officials note safety concerns and coordinate with staff to resume activity later.
In Oyster Bay on September 1 President Roosevelt urged that the Republican party renominate Governor Charles E. Hughes at the coming state convention while denying any intent to dictate convention actions. He spoke to William L. Ward and other New York Republicans about the gubernatorial picking, amid anti Hughes efforts.
In Penobscot Bay near Deer Island Maine seven summer visitors out of a party of ten drown when a thirty five foot sloop capsizes in a heavy gust. Captain Haskell and three men survive and search is under way for missing student Jason Hutchins. Bodies of Lutie Kellogg and Elizabeth Evans recovered.
A civic street parade and dedication of the Ft. Meigs monument at Perrysburg near Toledo mark the forty second encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Speeches by Senator Foraker Governor Harris and General Bennett H Young praise Kentucky and Ohio sacrifices in 1812 13.
A two story building at 1985 Central Avenue suffered a major blaze around 1 30 this morning after a small coal oil lamp explosion. Elizabeth Mohr 62 Frank Mohr 33 Balthazer Mohr 65 Lizzie Mohr 25 and Joseph Mohr 22 were injured with others burned or exposed to smoke. Firefighters freed the family from the flames and all were hospitalized in serious condition though Joseph and Lizzie escaped. The fire damage affected a cigar shop on the first floor and a home above.
Vermont Republicans win statewide by about 28 000 votes led by Lt Gov George H Prouty with 41 432 over James E Burke 14 536 in a contest shaped by Independence League and Prohibitionists. Legislature leans Republican 29 1 in Senate and 216 30 in House with Independence League 6.
The British bark Amazon bound for Iquique from Port Talbot wrecked near the Neath port during a storm. Only five of the 32 crew survived, six bodies were found, and the rest are feared drowned as the ship became a total wreck ashore.
A powerful gale across the English Channel continues through the night with winds up to seventy miles per hour. Severe damage ashore and at sea. a vast number of vessels have been driven onto shore amid the storm.
In Jackson Kentucky Beech Hargis murder trial moved to Estill County after defense objections and a court grant. The Commonwealth argued against Jackson venue claiming bias, with a motion for bail forthcoming from Hargis’s lawyers.
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