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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
2
President Taft campaigns through Green Springs Tiffin Bellefontaine Urbana Springfield Dayton and Cincinnati drawing large crowds. He endorses tariff revision and warns against continued tinkering while noting Roosevelt policy and Philippine questions. Charms officials and reporters accompany him as crowds cheer and marchers gather.
A Piqua Taft Club of 500 members was formed at a mass meeting here tonight. Judge D. D Woodmansee of Cincinnati was the principal speaker. Several state candidates attended the gathering.
In Hamilton Ohio on September 8, a revolt forms within the Third District against nominating James M. Cox of Dayton at the Middletown convention September 17. Lazard Kahn of Cincinnati and Hamilton appears as a potential nominee with support from his backers who praise his chance to avoid factional opposition. Kahn resides in Avondale while his business and legal residence are in Hamilton.
On Ft. Thomas car No 308 two Cincinnati men James Stine and Charles Strome attacked conductor when asked for fares. Acting Chief Charles Flynn of Highlands arrested them. Strome cited for disorderly conduct fined 15 dollars and costs. Stine found with a razor charged with carrying concealed weapons fined 25 dollars and 30 days in Newport jail.
The Newport Board of Education met in the High School Building and approved reports from trustees across buildings. Superintendent Regenstine presented his annual report. The board elected four substitutes from the 1908 graduates: Elsie Elines, Gayle Parker, Mabel Kweikert, and Marie Minter.
The American Audit Company reports a $2,531.82 four year deficiency in Covington treasurer accounts from 1904 to 1907. Tax bill stamps were not entered in the cash book though receipts and disbursements matched. The audit criticizes dual city depository accounts but finds no personal misuse. Discussion set for Friday. Montgomery Coal Co. wins coal bid. Willow Run sewer extended 60 days.
Coroner J M Digby and Attorney Blaine Mc Laughlin presided over the second inquest into the death of Thomas Howell of Wheeling West Virginia shot by Chief of Police Thoeny during a raid on hoboes near Brent Kentucky east of Newport. The jury found Howell died from a gunshot wound near Brent on August 29 fired by Louis Thoeny and a warrant for Thoeny's arrest will be issued.
A defective flue caused a blaze that totally destroyed a house on Madison Pike yesterday afternoon, inflicting about 3000 dollars in damage. The dwelling housed four families named Coleman Wirsch Shaefer and Roberts. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade but efforts were futile as Latonia Fire Department arrived too late.
At a regular monthly meeting of the Board of Water Works Commissioners Superintendent Welling was instructed to lay a water main in St. Louis street east from Eastern avenue to Williams street and another from Lehman street Lee to Martin. Welling reported August pumping 113,378,180 gallons with 96,409,030 gallons consumed and a daily average of 3,109,968 gallons. basins held 98,874,000 gallons on September 1.
John Oder was arrested in Cincinnati by Detectives Dwyer and Kelly and Covington Detective Salters. He was arraigned on housebreaking and larceny charges before County Judge Stephens, living at 151 West Ninth Street Covington and accused of burglarizing a Bromley home. Bail set at 1000 dollars, jailed in default.
The Big Sandy Hardware Co of Paintsville Kentucky and others petitioned in Covington to declare H C Stephens of Goodloe bankrupt, claiming a debt of 795.05. Andrew Weber sues John William and Jerry Shotwell for 1500 for alleged personal assault on August 31 1908. Ethel Carrolly sues Richard O Rourke for 2000 over an assault and insult on a street car. Charles Stanfield sues the C and O Railroad and J B Rice for 2000 alleging assault by Rice, a railroad detective, and jailing.
The Master Commissioner lists transfers in Latonia and Covington including Zelia Weaver quarter lots on Front Street and several parcels for Latonia Ice and Fuel Co totaling 230 000 in bonds and stock. Also shows deeds from Charles Fisk to Julia Lyons George and Sarah Parks to Benjamin Weisenberger and Bartons to Edward Barton with parcels on Eleventh Street Ella Street Dry Creek turnpike and nearby routes.
William Remenowsky and wife transfer part of Block 45 in Jamestown addition Dayton to John J Kroth and wife for 25 dollars.
The Butler Grant s Lick and Claryville turnpike in Campbell County was handed to a Board of Trustees led by J J Abbott Jesse Darlington and T W Byrd after Judge John T Hodge transferred ownership from a nearly sole owner The move aims to convert the toll road into a free roadway while settling ongoing litigation including a 1000 dollar fine and appeals pursued by the company over road maintenance.
About 400 teachers from seven Kentucky cities attended the opening session of the North Kentucky Teachers Institute at Grace Methodist Church Newport. Superintendent McGinniss led the gathering with opening exercises by Rev. J P Whitehead. Dr Henry Houck discussed School Management and the Ideal Teacher while Miss Patridge spoke on Language and Reading. Only morning sessions are planned.
A woman recounts a Friday assault linked to a murder pact involving Dr. Austin. She describes leading him to a barn alley, nearly executing him, then fleeing to Farnum and later downtown. Davis was to supply a killer and medicine. the plan unraveled as fears and nerves failed.
An L N switch engine backing a cut of Standard Oil wagons struck a wagon near Tenth Street in Newport. The impact hurled the wagon, driver Fred Wilson, and the mule team over the sidewalk. Wilson escaped by leaping away as the team fled. The mules were bruised but not seriously hurt.
Relatives in Newport received word that Henry Schneider, a former Newport resident, is critically ill in a Portland hospital with typhoid fever and not expected to live. Also notes the death of Patrick Murray in Alexandria after a long illness, plus travel of Richard Creake to Ashland for a two week vacation. The WCTU meets this afternoon, and Clifton Heights Mission plans a lawn fete tomorrow with Schmidt’s Orchestra.
Charles Brown filed suit in the Circuit Court for divorce from Grace Brown alleging abandonment.
At a Board of Directors meeting last night Mayor John Kruchten was chosen as the Bank of Dayton's delegate to the Kentucky Bankers Association annual convention in Lexington Kentucky on September 23 and 24.
The piece outlines the 1860 presidential race with Douglas Breckinridge Bell and Lincoln as main factional candidates. It notes Seward's failed bid, Know Nothing influences, and the Constitutional Union showing in Bell Everett Porter and Sam Houston bolts. Lincoln wins despite popular vote split and mixed regional support.
A. H. Myers died at 425 Rockdale Avenue after four months illness. He served as Secretary of the George W. McAlpin Co and Treasurer of The Fair, with a testimonial adopted by The Fair directors. Born 1833 in Mechanicsburg PA, he built a long Cincinnati business career and leaves a widow Emeline Sprague and four children. Funeral at his residence 10:30 tomorrow, Spring Grove Cemetery interment.
The excerpt notes a northern breeze carrying threats of war and declares Lincoln as the man to meet the crisis, framing the Civil War context and foreshadowing a 1908 retrospective on the Lincoln McClellan race of 1864.
The Democratic Primary Committee chaired by Donelan along with Henry Maher Jacob Roll John Reynolds and Charles Kinney met to appoint election officers for the coming primary to nominate a Circuit Judge of Campbell County. Clerks were divided evenly with twenty three clerks chosen by each candidate.
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