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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
2
Governor Hughes issued his initial public remarks upon announcing his renomination by the Republican party. He offered no comment on possible running mates or policies for a second term. He traveled through Rochester en route to Warsaw and Albany.
Oyster Bay reports the nomination of Governor Hughes. President Roosevelt was riding when the news arrived and was later informed. he was greatly pleased by the convention's action.
Omaha dispatch reports Dr. Frederick T. Ruskin registered at a Fortieth and Farnam booth at 6:45 p.m. on September 1 to vote the straight Democratic ticket in November. Prosecutor Herbert E. Daniels noted Ruskin spoke of voting Democratic and suggested the suicide claim may be mistaken. Daniels traveled past Ruskin’s home at 3 a.m. the next morning, hearing no sound, a detail linked to the shooting timing.
Fred Brinnier, 21, of Kingston New York, son of attorney William D Brinnier once with Alton B Parker, was arrested by Detectives Callahan and Jackson on a defrauding innkeeper charge. Havling Hotel claims he did not settle a bill, though arrest stemmed more from pestering staff. A $100 draft on his father’s account was found on him.
Governor Harris appointed the Ohio Senatorial Direct Election Commission members. Senators W L Atwell W H Meek Arthur Epsy and T M Berry. Representatives George Reed E L Lybarger George White and Pierce D Metzger also named. The appointees voted for the resolution in the Legislature.
For the twenty four hours ending at noon today there were 240 cases and 60 deaths from Asiatic cholera in St Petersburg doubling yesterday’s tally. Among the stricken is Lieutenant Abramoff of the Cossack Lifeguards. he is the first prominent member of the upper class to die.
A reader from Battle Creek shares how switching to a Grape-Nuts breakfast with stewed fruit cream a soft boiled egg and Postum coffee improved digestion energy and clarity. The letter praises the product and invites others to try it, noting lasting personal benefits and a healthier appetite.
The piece analyzes the 1888 Republican convention, noting Harrison's nomination as the choice of old-line machinery against Sherman. It traces Blaine’s withdrawal, Gresham’s labor backing, and the pivotal four-ballot path to Harrison’s victory aided by Indiana and New York votes plus Tammany Hall. It also covers Cleveland Thurman renomination, Quay’s bid to sway the South, and the Electoral College outcome with New York delivering Harrison.
Butler County today adopted a new law based plan to macadamize the Middletown pike through Fairfield Township. The state will pay 50 percent of the cost, the county 25 percent, the township 15 percent, and abutting property owners 10 percent. The move is seen as a entering wedge for broader road improvements across the county.
Archbishop Moeller of Cincinnati will visit Hamilton Ohio on October 11 to lead confirmation services in the citys Catholic churches.
John C Gray an insurance man died in Augusta Kentucky yesterday on the fifty first anniversary of his wedding. He was 74. He leaves a widow and five children N B Gray of Salem Virginia Colonel Charles L Gray of Augusta Mrs C W Metcalfe Mrs W B Myers and Mrs Joseph C Jones all of Pineville Kentucky.
A two act musical comedy Honeymoon Trail by Adams Hough and Howard arrives at the Grand Opera House next Monday. The plot centers on Sleepy Hollow Rest Cure guests and a Liberty Hall divorce colony, with Harry Stone and Alma Youlin leading a cast praised for lively tunes and fetching dancing. Ned Wayburn directs the production.
Johnny and Emma Ray bring King Casey to Walnut Street Theater for one week starting Sunday. Aaron Hoffman’s musical comedy features two ill fated twins with bright music and light humor. Ray and Emma shine as they parody royal misadventure in a farce of chase and impersonation. Music rises with six new numbers by Rose and a thirty-strong chorus.
The Forépaugh Stock Company at the Olympic boasts a meticulously prepared Zira prompt book directed by Henry Miller with Margaret Anglin in the title role. Stage Director Ely calls it the most complete script seen, featuring notations for music, bugle calls, every pose and gesture, and color sketches of set design and even dresses, ensuring an exact replica for future performances.
The Grand presents Paid in Full with Guy Bates Post George Backus Clara Blandick Florence Robinson and Marion Berg. The company, notable for its Chicago run last summer, will move East after this week to perform in larger cities. Last night seats filled quickly as the cast received warm applause and the audience called them before the curtain multiple times.
The Forepaugh Stock Company offers a midweek matinee at the Olympic this afternoon. Pinero's domestic drama His House in Order is drawing large audiences and is regarded as a principal artistic highlight of the season, testing the company’s merit.
Harry Stone, star of Honeymoon Trail, is famed nationwide for his clever portrayal of a reporter in Henry W. Savage's production of The Stolen. The memory spans stages from coast to coast, highlighting his wit and versatility in the lead comedy role.
Messrs Shubert present Eugene Walters drama The Wolf at the Lyric marking its first local staging after Chicago and New York runs. Hilda MacDonald and Jules Beaubien headline a canoe escape and pursuit story ending with a dramatic knife scene as Beaubien is believed dead. William Courtenay, Walter Hale, Sheridan Blacken, Frances Ring head a 65 person company with six scenic set pieces including An Affair of Honor and The Salome Dance.
The article previews a lavender Directoire gown worn by Bessilee Merrill in Honeymoon Trail at the Grand and highlights designer Ducet of Paris. It also reviews Wilfred Clarke’s What Will Happen Next? at the Columbia, noting its rapid-fire, gag-driven humor and Clarke’s storied stage lineage. It then recounts an Olympic Invincibles vs Walnut Street Nonesuch ball game at League Park with colorful incidents and player details.
Patrons at the Odd Fellows Temple enjoyed a full programme swap with Tuesday and Wednesday series. Animated views explained clearly with ample musical accompaniment. A Melies spectacular Oriental Black Art and French Cops Learning English drew laughs and wonder. New vitagraph pieces Stolen Plans and Willie's Fall From Grace entertained, while tenor Well Price performed Take Me to Your Heart Again. The Lost Trail comes to the Lyceum next week. The Frivolties of 1908 headlines the People's Sunday burlesque tour.
A sensational Wild West melodrama titled The Montana Limited comes to Heuck's for the week beginning Sunday. The production is elaborately staged by a capable company. Frank Wilstach appears in advance of William Faversham who performs The World and His Wife after The Wolf at the Lyric.
Coroner Cameron and police opened an inquiry into the death of 51 year old John Doughman who died at City Hospital from a bullet wound. His wife and her mother were questioned by Chief Millikin and Lieutenant Poppe. The wife claimed she did not see the shot as she was in the room. She was not detained. A inquest could bring new evidence, though many believe the death was self inflicted.
Engineer Benzenberg warned the Holly Manufacturing Company contractor about excessive smoke from the main pumping plant stacks. He stated the emissions violated contract smokeless-furnace specifications and demanded a remedy. Noncompliance would be treated as admission that the boiler plant lacks smokeless furnaces.
Edward C. Harding appeared before Justice Muller to renew his bond on the embezzlement charge brought by William E. Galloway. The new bond is $2,500, signed by surety William B. Melish. Hearing was postponed to next Tuesday afternoon. Harding offered no statements on current circumstances or settlement prospects.
Country bankers gathered for Group No 1 of the Ohio Bankers Association at the Country Club. Samuel D. Pitton, president of the First National Bank of Hamilton, was elected president, with W. B. Gebhart, C. F. Hiser, H. E. Brooke Jr, F. L. Cook, R. P. Parks and W. C. Wachs named to the executive committee. Charles W. Dupuis will keep his secretary and treasurer post. Congressman Burton attended, while Francis W. Treadway, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, was unable to attend. Theodore Burton spoke on banking and currency law, defending the emergency bill and urging careful reform.
Prince Robert de Broglie announces intent to sue for divorce on grounds of unfaithfulness, claiming his American wife Estelle Alexander deprived him of support. The Princess, living in San Francisco, disputes the accusation, says she funded him while touring as Manitza, and laments creditors and poverty facing herself and their child.
Ordinance Fixing Barr street width from Cutter to Mound street in Cincinnati Ohio. North side sidewalk set at ten feet and twenty five feet south set as roadway with five feet south for work. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Effective upon the earliest legal date. Passed September 8 1908. John Galvin
The entity known as Saranchip 8 Landman at 3933 Spring Grove Ave dissolved by mutual consent on August 26, 19 eight. Adolph Landman now operates the business under the name ADOLPH LANDMAN.
City grants The Cincinnati Traction Company the right to use tracks and poles on the Harrison Avenue Viaduct for John street, Crosstown, Fairmount and Harrison line cars. In return the company pays 1500 dollars annually and must maintain all infrastructure under city engineer supervision, with 1896 contract terms and state and city rules applying. The grant ends if obligations are not met and may be shared with other firms with apportionment by the Council. Signed by clerk Edwin Henderson.
City ordinance No 763 vacates a portion of Rochelle street between Falke and Vine streets after a June 22 1908 petition by nearby lot owners and six weeks of notice. The council finds good cause, not detrimental to general interests, and enacts the vacation from Vine to Falke along Rochelle street.
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