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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
Advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as strengthening heart muscles and easing distress. Claims relief from irregular pulse and breath difficulty with testimonials from Mrs Mary C Hahl er of Sullivan Missouri. Sold by all druggists with money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Officials report a strong Taft campaign push in the city as immigration inspector Marcus Braun and Andrew J. Tedesco meet Judge Taft. Taft agrees to speak at the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterways convention in Chicago on October 7, while New Orleans is favored to host the next association meeting.
Omaha surgeon Davis is arrested in connection with a death that authorities say was caused by an unknown man. Evidence remains indefinite as investigators seek the gunman or weapon details.
A Gomperg contempt case faces further delays as proceedings stall. Accusations surface over procedural gaps and scheduling conflicts, with court actions postponed to a later date.
Wright brothers demonstrate two person aeroplane with Lieutenant Lahm aboard. Flights reach around 37 mph with 38.5 miles covered. Officials including Secretaries Straus Metcalf and War Dept observers praise the machine as promising for scout use and navigation.
The West Virginia feud over which faction is the regular Republican authorities ends with the Gaines convention recognized as regular. Gaines led Swisher forces. Hitchcock of the National Committee directed a subcommittee to hear both sides and rule on the claims.
Latimer D. Carter, wanted in Louisville for a 60 000 estate embezzlement, was arrested near Seattle at Georgetown and jailed. He fled with Mrs. Mary De Coursey a year ago, leaving his wife penniless, while accomplice De Coursey was not arrested. Carter offers to return to Louisville without extradition if permitted.
Mrs Sallie Ruthford died in Topeka at 113 years old born in Middleton Kentucky in 1795 She had not known a week's illness and came to Topeka forty three years ago Four generations of children gathered at her home last Sunday believing it would be their last meeting
German experts applauded Orville Wrights latest flight as a major advance in aviation and evidence confirming earlier Wright brothers feats. They noted the extensive circling required attention and predicted rapid improvements in the aerodynamic machine and its practical use despite the need for a special starting apparatus.
Major Baden Baden Powell, inventor of man lifting kites and former Aeronautical Society president, praises the Wright brothers after their ft Myer flights. He says gasless aerial navigation is an accomplished fact and lasting, with practical uses ahead.
News of Orville Wrights record flight reached Berlin late but drew Aero Club interest. Captain Von Hildebrandt and other aviation figures, recalling Wilbur Wrights French experiments, voiced delight and belief in the Wright brothers capacity to achieve great things with their machines.
Paris observers hail Orville Wrights United States aeroplane record as a landmark in air conquest. French aviators like Bleriot praise the Wrights machine as best yet and anticipate longer flights, while planning renewed efforts to outrun and outdistance the American achievement.
Mayor Straub asked the City Council to define by ordinance the business district so signs could be posted regulating car speed. The Police Department plans to place signs on principal streets showing lawful driving rates.
William Jennings Bryan drew large crowds in Peoria as he spoke at the Coliseum and Courthouse Square on Labor Day topics. He urged trial by jury in indirect contempt cases and voiced support for state rights in his main address.
Deputy State Fire Marshals Ambrose and Burns investigate a letter threatening arson at Lane & Bodley Company in Bond Hill. The target is persons near the plant rather than the firm, raising danger if a fire is started. Harry Lane of the company has turned the letter over to police.
John Haas a 40 year old fireman at an ice plant on Branch Street was overcome by heat while at work. He was found unconscious by coworkers and rushed to City Hospital where his condition was pronounced serious. Haas resides on Baymiller Street.
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