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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
1
The article notes William Henry Harrison first to campaign across the state, defeating Van Buren with the slogan Tippecanoe and Tyler Too stirring public support and securing victory.
The piece recalls the Giles County scene in November 1840 as Whigs celebrate Harrison’s rise with a fervent campaign. It notes the Maine and Vermont results, the Log Cabin and Hard Cider motif, Horace Greeley’s The Log Cabin, and attacks from Democrats. It highlights songs, slogans, and the Whig chorus praising Tippecanoe and Tyler.
Paris reports that despite excited French press reaction to Morocco the official view is Germany’s move may not spark a major incident unless followed. France and Spain seek guarantees from Mulai Hafid including adherence to the Algeciras act, all relevant treaties, and all concessions made since that act.
Wireless dispatch from Mogador announces the assassination of Kaid Anfloos. Moroccan reports say Mtougui defeated Glaoui’s force near the city on August 26, with 500 Hafid loyalists killed. Glaoui wounded as Hafid demands reinforcements.
From COLOMB BECHAR Algeria dated Sept 3, a French column of 1600 men marches under force toward Boudenib near the Algerian frontier. They face Berber forces estimated at 15000 and plan an offensive once reinforcements reach the surrounded detachment.
In Utica New York Hezekiah Monk a famed longtime public charge died today at the Herkimer County Poorhouse where he was born eighty five years ago. He spent his entire life within the poorhouse system and passed away in that institution.
Henry M. Nevius of Red Bank New Jersey was elected Commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic on the first ballot with 454 votes. Former Governor Van Sant received 254 and L T Dickason 90. Officers chosen include J Kent Hamilton Ohio and C C Boyce California. The next encampment may be Salt Lake City. Colonel Nevius served in the Civil War losing an arm and later held New Jersey posts.
Indiana leaders discussed calling an extra legislature session to fix a one word error in the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane budget and to address night rider unrest in the south. Officials seek powers for the governor to act, with a conference planned. In Kentucky, John Franklin Dalton killed his wife mistaken for a night rider. he was exonerated by a coroner's jury amid border tensions.
Special Dispatch from Columbus and New York details the deaths of Mrs. Fred Breyfogle in Columbus Sanitarium and Mrs. Martha De Billier in New York. Breyfogle, 38, died from poison amid a personal crisis, after recent travels and a nervous breakdown. De Billier, 35, wife of broker William De Billier, was found dead in Rasleigh Court with a fork and unfinished breakfast nearby. authorities cite unclear cause and secrecy surrounding the case.
The torso of Honorah Jordan, 23, of Somerville, was found in a trunk at 7 Hancock Street Beacon Hill with head and limbs later recovered from the Jordan home in Somerville. Chester Jordan, 29, an actor, confessed to murdering his wife and disposing of the body, planning to toss parts overboard on a Harvard sailing trip.
Governor Andrew L. Harris enjoyed the Ohio State Fair visiting in Columbus. He sat in a box with Chicago women in directoire gowns and ate a hearty dinner in a Groveport Methodist Episcopal Church booth. He spent the morning touring the three major machinery halls.
Taft will travel from Sandusky to Cincinnati on a Big Four train stop schedule meeting voters at intermediate stations. Frank Hitchcock announces Ohio campaign events with M A Williams coordinating and Breckens appointed assistant Literary Bureau head for the Western Republican headquarters.
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