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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1908
Page
1
A historical clipping portrays party leaders in fear over Franklin D. Roosevelt as his rising influence unsettles campaigns. It notes Parker as a weak challenger who performed poorly at the polls, with other notable figures dodging Roosevelt's momentum.
The article recalls how past vice presidents who became president sought their own nominations, then details Theodore Roosevelt's rise after McKinley's death. It notes Hanna's opposition, the harmonious Chicago convention, and Parker Hearst state fight over gold standard and the adjournment that prevented riot.
Across three states crops are ruined as a severe drought brings hardship to farmers. Officials warn continued heat and low rain threaten livestock and livelihoods.
A prolonged drought across Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia has caused forest fires crop losses and dropped river levels. Observers report dry streams and towns facing economic strain as water bodies nearly vanish and transport via the Ohio River is disrupted. Outdoor prayers for rain occur as communities battle the hardships.
Orville Wright shows improvement at Ft Myer Hospital though still in danger. Sister Katherine Wright visits, with army officers and friends allowed to see him. Funeral arrangements loom for Lt. Selfridge as word of condolences pours in from around the world.
The schooner Mary B. Judge from Mobile bound for San Juan was struck by a hurricane on September 11. Captain J. B. Morris and five crewmen survived by clinging to the wreckage until rescued by the steamer Julia Luckenbach near latitude 26 15 N, longitude 71 27 W. The mate George McCoy was drowned September 15.
Atlanta Ga Sept 19 the extra session of the General Assembly adjourned sine die at 1 pm The bill provides convicts not claimed by counties or municipalities at 100 per year or needed by state institutions to be disposed of by the Governor and Prison Commission The settlement likely ends the lease system on March 31 1909 The Senate after earlier dispute adopted the House position on the disposition of overs
Hon. James Bryce British ambassador to the United States arrived in New York on the Mauretania after several weeks abroad. John W. Gates also returned on the same steamer.
Havana dispatch reports the judicial probe into the alleged army supply scandal has found little beyond isolated sales by individual soldiers. The Diario Espanol accused U S troops of smuggling meat and other goods into Cuba, but the investigation has not substantiated the charge and remains ongoing.
Robert Goelet of New York buys the chateau at Sandie Court from the Marquis De Beauvoir for 300000 dollars. The 2500 acre grounds include 2500 acres of adjoining woodland rented by the estate. The purchase creates the finest hunting grounds in France beside the Rothschild properties at Adamvilliers. Goelet plans a stock farm on the estate.
In New York a political clash surrounds Senator Foraker after Hearst letters raise questions about his ties to Standard Oil. Governor Hughes is slated to speak at Camp Taft on October 1 with Leslie Shaw planned for October 2. The Taft campaign reorganizes as Senator Crane and Senator Dick try to mediate, and Foraker sends a letter to Judge Taft withdrawing from the Music Hall event.
Guayaquil residents are stirred after two defalcations totaling about 250000 are alleged against banking figures. Munoz, manager of the Sociedad de Artesanos savings bank, has vanished as depositors swarm his home seeking him, while police quell the crowd.
Foraker protests highlight Bryan stance on the islands as Taft speaks to Norwood voters. The candidate claims Bryan would abandon the Philippines, underscoring the issue as central to the campaign.
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