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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
The text shows the Cincinnati newspaper masthead for The Commercial Tribune with publication details and an executive line. It lists the editor or president as EB. 0. ESHELBY and notes the paper is published every morning in the year.
In Great Britain and all foreign countries within the Universal Postal Union, daily and Sunday mail subscriptions are offered at rates: one month 1.50, three months 5.00, six months 9.00, one year 18.00. Subscriptions payable in advance. Remittance by express, postal money order, bank draft, or stored letter. Offices listed include Cincinnati main, Covington, Newport, Washington, and London bureaus with addresses and services noted. Reading room free to Americans at the London bureau.
A dry spell persisted with only scattered showers yesterday across the interior. Cooler conditions spread from the West toward the Mississippi as a high pressure system advances. Cincinnati recorded 64 to 90 degrees. September 1 1908 weather totals show clear 7 a.m. and cloudy 2 p.m. readings with a 90 degree max and 64 degree min.
Ohio forecast fair Wednesday and Thursday with fresh north winds. West Virginia remains fair and slightly cooler. Indiana expects fair skies Wednesday and Thursday with warmer temperatures and fresh west to northwest winds. Kentucky forecast fair Wednesday and Thursday.
The report lists ships arriving in New York Antwerp Gibraltar Liverpool Bremen Le Havre and other ports and ships sailing to Bremen Rotterdam Naples Genoa Plymouth Cherbourg Boulogne and New York including vessels such as Venezia Kronprinz Wilhelm Koenig Albert Bohemian Lusitania Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Roma United States Devonian Altonia Barbarossa Mt Royal Louisiane and more with routes via Dover Plymouth Cherbourg and Bremen.
A long listing of individuals and spouses tied to multiple cities including Birmingham Pittsburgh Chicago New York Cleveland St Louis and others. The roster mentions numerous pairs and single names with associated towns and states across the United States.
A faded tale of a veteran bachelor who muses on being twenty years younger to win a young lady. She responds with a wry smile and a gentle rebuff, hinting at age and romance in a curiously clipped exchange.
The Kentucky State Journal notes La Follette’s stance and Taft allies while condemning Watterson and Bryan rhetoric. The piece ridicules Watterson as Bryan’s foe, questions his influence, and laughs at “Wattersonian sloppery” as a sign of party harmony amid Kentucky politics.
A Forestry Bureau bulletin by Chief Forester Pinchot warns that unchecked pulp wood use could turn America into a desert within a century. The piece cites rising consumption, higher prices, and rising imports as evidence, with 258 mills using nearly 3.96 million cords in 1907, urging urgent action to preserve remaining forests.
In a Salem address Mr. Bryan argued about descent and distribution of estates as political property. He claimed to be next of blood to Theodore Roosevelt in the reform business and said reforms come by descent rather than by will. He asserted he could lead on reforms if the President failures are shifted to him.
The text questions if William Jennings Bryan can claim kinship to Theodore Roosevelt and reform authority in the current GOP. It asks what reforms Bryan would pursue, from rail ownership to bank deposit guarantees, and parries by joking about dynastic parentage and potential Democratic candidates like Richard Olney for Massachusetts governorship.
A playful note highlighting Marie Henry’s quip about dining技巧 between sherry and champagne. The piece hints at broader banquet themes with mention of melon oyster possum and sweet taters, suggesting a lively culinary metaphor.
Senator LaFollette endorses Taft and Sherman yet rejects the nomination platform, placing him at odds with his party and with the majority who favor both Taft and Sherman.
The New York World signals additional backing for William Jennings Bryan as he nears the final campaign stage. Reporters imply his lead card of public support remains strong, and momentum could secure victory in upcoming contests.
The Omaha Bee reports the jackies of the fleet enjoyed a mighty fine swim in Wooloomoooloo Bay. Maine counters with a bold boast about Moosemaguntiec'1k rivaling the pleasure in the waters.
The excerpt swerves between political rumblings and legal battlements. It mocks multiple figures including Castro Bryan Kern Hisgen Chafin, jokes about a bank's staff, and notes Washington Star weighing bread versus evidence while remarking on Bayside murder and an army fund. It ends with a jab at a poodle as a disease spreader.
In Kansas farmers modify buildings to reach corn tassels while Mr. Bryan faces criticism over his fundraising approach as he seeks contributions for his campaign.
Rear Admiral Henry Glass U S N retired died in a Paso Robles health resort after heart failure following recent surgery. Born in Kentucky in 1844 he entered the Naval Academy in 1860 and served in Civil War actions at Charleston and Georgetown. He captained the Charleston and helped move troops to the Philippines before leading the Pacific Squadron from 1893 to 1904 and later commanding the Pacific Naval District.
Iowa City papers report eleven year old Marjorie Coast received a Carnegie silver medal for leaping into the Iowa River last summer to save Margaret Hayes, daughter of Prof and Mrs Samuel Hayes.
A column blends personal guidance for a woman feeling isolated with anecdotes about an auto beggar and touring cars. It notes women’s independence, suggests joining social venues or charitable work to lift spirits, and contrasts with a Springfield incident where a man claimed an abandoned car. It also mentions Reds outfielders injured, offering a chance to test minor leaguers.
The International Council of Women meeting in Geneva marks its opening session as about 7,000,000 members from around the world participate. American delegates include Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett and Rev. Anna H. Shaw. Lady Aberdeen delivers the opening address before delegates travel by steamer to Campagne De L'Imperatrice for a garden party.
Secre tary George McLaughlin protests continued confinement of Harry K. Thaw at Duchess County Jail Poughkeepsie. Report from August 24 inspection says Thaw's presence demoralizes jail discipline.
A large barn owned by Charles Eckert, a wealthy Gallia County farmer, was destroyed by a fire last night. The loss is estimated at 2500 dollars and no one was harmed. Local authorities are investigating the incendiary blaze.
Thomas Wightman Sr aged 90 died at his home on Wightman Street in Pittsburg tonight. He was reputedly the oldest active glass manufacturer in the United States, a vice president of the First National Bank of Pittsburg, and a vice president of the Safe Deposit and Trust Company. A city pioneer, his death closes a long record of civic and business leadership.
Cincinnatians Mrs. and R. R. Stark and J. N. Newburger registered at The Herald office in Paris on September 1 2 but reported by a Special Cable to the Commercial Tribune.
In Shelbyville an article in The Shelby Record prompts The Shelby News to publish a critical reply. The piece accuses the Board of Control of faulty accounting and highlights hogshead case details, including costs, shrinkage, and profits, while defending the Burley Tobacco Society’s operations.
Ville de Dieppe balloon crew led by Captain A F Mueller lands near Devil's Hole after a failed rip cord release. Perry Gregory age 16 and Gerald Gregory 18 suffer injuries. Mueller hospitalized with possible internal injuries. Flight began in Columbus Ohio then rose to 8000 feet before trouble over Lake Erie and Niagara Falls.
The two Mollica brothers Dominick and James of Castle Shannon were identified as the murder victims found at Scenery Hill. Constable James McPherson ties the case to a kidnapped housekeeper and a pursuit that led to a deadly bat tle. Detectives seek the missing couple as investigations continue.
George B. Cox of Cincinnati was re-elected President of the Cincinnati, Dayton & Toledo Traction Company at the annual meeting in Hamilton. W. C. Shepherd of Hamilton was elected Vice President, F. R. Williams of Cincinnati Trust Company Secretary-Treasurer, with directors L. A. Ireton Benson Foraker C. C. Richardson N. S. Keith O. V. Parrish and Peter Schwab named.
John Fogarty aged 60 of 640 Main Street was badly hurt last night after falling from a Clark Street car at Findlay and Western Avenues, suffering a possible skull fracture and scalp wounds. William Kennedy, 31, colored of 410 West Sixth Street, was severely injured on Sedamsville car. he was trapped between the car and bridge girders on Eighth Street near Burns and had to be pried free. He was stopped in time to avoid worse injuries.
The annual convention of the Young People’s Christian Union of the First Ohio Presbytery met at Monroe U P Church in Hamilton O on September 1. Officers elected included President Noel Adams of Hamilton and Vice President Elsie Johnson of Dayton with Emma Lorimer of Sycamore as Secretary and P R Hawley of College Turner as Treasurer. An evening address was given by Dr. John A Burnett of Monmouth Illinois, secretary of the union’s North American division.
The West Cincinnati joint committee for the Harrison avenue viaduct opening met led by George Guckenberger. Invitations to officials and press totaled 139 for a 200 person event, with remaining invitations to be allocated by association subscriptions. Ten thousand programs were ordered and next meeting set for Tuesday at 8 PM.
The Independence party held its first State convention in Toledo on September 1 nominating A. F. Otte for Governor James A. McKitrick for Lieutenant Governor M W Madge for State Auditor J T Thornbury for State Treasurer and H F Berry for Attorney General Delegates attended from most districts except the Fifth and Seventh An Executive Committee was empowered to fill vacancies and the party endorsed its national platform while advocating the initiative and referendum recall an eight hour day and a child labor law John Mulholland led the executive panel and predicted three wins in the statewide race.
A mob of about 200, some masked, gathered at the Louisa county jail seeking John Sprouse who allegedly burned Charles Cooper's Cherokee residence and two children. The Sheriff had moved the prisoner to Catlettsburg hours earlier and allowed the mob to search the jail to verify his claim.
Niagara Falls report says John G. Clifford, president of United Oxygen and Chemical Co, was blown to pieces at the plant today when a 2 200 pound oxygen tank exploded in the presence of his eighteen year old son Roger The boy was uninjured.
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