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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
1
In the copperplate era account the Democratic split weakens the vote for Stephen A. Douglas while the new Republican Party gains power. The Railsplitter Lincoln secures the nomination over Seward by a controversial tactic.
SAN FRANCISCO September 8. B H Harriman arrived from Southern Oregon and was hosted at the Fairmont Hotel by four hundred Bay Area merchants. He pledged fair dealing and fair returns on capital and praised the nation’s return to common sense after recent strains. He denied rumors of owning Oceanic Line steamers or negotiating for United Railroads.
Forty-two Stand-patters in the Iowa Legislature united with 45 Democrats to outvote 65 Republicans and block A B Cummins from the U S Senate to fill the Allison term. In both House and Senate the Stand-patters pledged to deadlock if needed. Cummins expressed regret at the bolt from party caucus.
Fire at 412 Elm Street, occupied by Krehnbrink and Bowman firms, started in rubbish on the seventh floor and quickly spread. Six hose lines controlled the blaze in minutes with an estimated loss of $10,000, mostly on stock, while Salvage Corps saved much of the remainder. A homeless dog was fatally struck by a Salvage Corps auto amid the scene. Additional minor incidents followed including stove explosions and a curtain fire on West Sixth Street.
In a coroner's inquest, Mrs Abbie Rice testified she and Dr Frederick H Austin planned a joint death to secure life insurance. Davis testified he used drugs from Austin but denied involvement in the death. Rice pressed plans to shoot Austin with morphine, then die by her own hand, but nerves failed.
The bleached body of an unidentifiable woman with quick lime traces was found on the West Virginia shore of the Ohio River near Wellsville Ohio. A bloodstained rope was found with the body, suggesting murder to hide the crime and disposal in the river. State Representative George D. Ingram and local resident Daniel Bunting discovered it as river levels fell, and investigators pursue a rigid inquiry.
Lexington Ky September 9 Appeals by a prominent woman lawyer may help Beach Hargis the son who killed his father avoid the gallows. Mrs Will A Young wife of the defense counsel will assist in Irvine where the trial was moved from Breathitt County. The case involves murder and inheritance from the late Judge an estate valued as a one third share.
William Howard Taft Republican candidate returns to Cincinnati after a statewide tour marked by continuous ovations. He delivers short speeches at about a dozen towns on the Big Four Railroad route, addressing tariff Philippine policy Roosevelt continuation labor questions and other campaign issues. He hints at an extended campaign trip to follow.
Fire at the William Mayer Company sash and door plant on West Third street gutted a four story brick building after a rear stable fire spread through adjacent structures. Two horses and a mule perished. losses estimated at 57 000 with 35 000 insured. Spontaneous combustion in a sawdust chute caused the blaze.
John Hill was convicted of first degree murder for killing George Washington Good near Monterey on June 17. Eleven jurors urged no mercy, one sought mercy. threats of violence followed the verdict and the sheriff guards the jail with six armed men. Edward Wilson, indicted with Hill, will be tried Monday. Doughman has a preliminary hearing Saturday.
Fierce fires near Hibbing on the Mesaba Range force closure of businesses and mobilization of residents. Duluth Fire Department aids, Mesaba Railroad prepares to evacuate, and smoke darkens the town as pumps and hose lines are deployed.
Russellville Kentucky September 8 Harmon Whitaker 28 killed T F Carlisle father of two sons near Whitaker land three miles west of town. Carlisle and family croppers on Whitaker land. No witnesses. Whitaker surrendered to the Sheriff and offered no motive. A prior lawsuit between Whitaker and Carlisle's sons was cited as possible cause.
In Cleveland on September 8 Angélo Mazzo was stabbed to death by Carmen Bulone in a decades old feud sparked in Sicily. Bulone fled but was captured at Union Station while attempting to flee to New York.
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