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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
2
Theodore Roosevelt endorses William Howard Taft for the Presidency in a September 21, 1908 letter from Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt defends Taft’s record as administrator and calls on good citizens to support Taft, opposing compromise with Foraker and emphasizing principles over faction.
Judge Taft reread Roosevelt's production linked to the Foraker Hearst controversy and said no further statement would be made at this time. Senator Foraker declined immediate reply, saying he would read the President's statement and decide later if a formal response is necessary. He criticized Roosevelt's stance, calling Hearst his side partner as he weighed public reaction.
Wilbur Wright set a new world aeroplane record at Le Mans before a crowd of thousands, covering 98 kilometers in 1 hour 31 minutes 51 seconds. Ambassa dor Henry White praised the achievement as Roosevelt’s nation celebrated aviation progress and Wright said he was glad for his brother Orville’s sake.
Orville Wright narrates the disaster at Ft Myer that killed Lt. Selfridge and injured him. He cites a propeller striking a guy rope as the plain cause though he cannot explain the accident. He describes loss of headway, a non functioning rudder, and the machine dropping edgewise before failing to right.
Lt Frank B Lahm made his first Baldwin dirigible flight in St Joseph with Lt B D Foulois at the engines and Lahm guiding. A 100 foot altitude breeze shortened the flight to four minutes but controlled by operators. A second flight is planned tomorrow.
Municipal elections were held across Alabama under the new code. The contests centered on Democratic factions, with D. I. Masterson challenging Captain F. P. O'Brien for Birmingham mayor, the latter securing victory. Birmingham approved a $59,000 bond issue for school extensions and improvements.
The Honeymoon Trail at Grand Opera House is bright and pleasing with witty dialogue and melodious melodies. Ned Wayburn’s ensemble dance features and strong performances by Harry Stone Dorothy Brenner Alma Youlin Bert Baker Olive Wall elevate a breezy farce about bean magnates, a rest cure, and a mock-spirited rival hotel culminating in a humorous reconciliation.
Playwright Eugene W. Presbrey’s realization of Sir Gilbert Parker’s The Right of Way returns to the Grand Opera House. The cast led by Guy Standing and Theodore Roberts delivers two distinct leads, with May Buckley and Paula Gray in strong support. Scenic effects, especially the Valley of Cooling Springs finale, receive noted acclaim.
Bonita stars in Mortimer M Theise musical review Wine Woman and Song at the Walnut starting Sunday matinee. The production promises standing room only as the acclaimed cast returns, with Bonita touted as a leading beauty and versatile performer.
Matinee of Eugene Walter play The Wolf at the Lyric features the original company and is expected to draw a large audience Wednesday afternoon and again Saturday.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Washington Sept 21 William Faversham debuts as actor manager in The World and His Wife at Be lasco Theater. The drama exposes slander's reach, with a gripping late finale. Notable company includes Julie Opp Olive Oliver H Cooper Cliffe Harbury Selton Redding. moving pictures and music accompany a strong program.
McKee Rankin theatrical manager and actress Miss Nance ONeill were arrested in New York by a U S marshal on an California indictment accusing them of presenting the Suderman play The Fires of St John in San Francisco on July 26 without consent. They posted $1,000 bail each for tomorrow’s examination and were paroled with counsel.
David Bispham the opera singer wins the first custody battle against his wife Mrs Caroline Bispham. Judge Audenried holds Mrs Bispham in contempt for disobeying a prior agreement about custody. Children allegedly taken from Toneka Connecticut home. Court to reconvene next Monday for permanent custody decision.
Four ragged boys once selling papers under the Brooklyn Bridge with Terry McGovern rose to fame as the Bootblack Quartet. Discovered by Joe Cawthorne the Cincinnati actor they joined Miss Philadelphia's touring bill and appeared in leading theaters in the United States and Europe.
One of the new organizations for next season will present the Robin Hood outdoors on summer evenings. Mr. Greet is business manager of Right of Way, the Grand next week.
J Frank Gibbons advance representative for The Honeymoon Trail opens today. He reported strong reception with a good audience for the Grand premiere last evening after strong work promoting the attraction.
The new Tuesday and Wednesday programme is effective today at the Odd Fellows Temple Auditorium. Crawford promises by far the best programme he has as yet presented in this.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church for Southern Ohio closed its annual conference with Dr. Stinson and Dr. John Horst as principal speakers. Bishop Derrick announced ministerial appointments across Cincinnati, Columbus, and other districts for the coming year, plus transfers to West Virginia, Kentucky, Nova Scotia, and Northern Ohio conferences. The gathering thanked Cincinnati and Allen Temple for courtesies.
Comptroller Lawrence O. Murray berates national bank examiners at a conference for failing to uncover embezzlements and accurately value bank securities. He condemns hurried work and dependence on directors for discounts, urging readiness for assignments nationwide and resignations if unable to assess true bank conditions.
Twenty two bulls escaped from the Moita arena and stampeded into a crowd gathered for a bull fight. Five persons were killed and about twenty injured in the panic.
In Miami avenue near Montgomery Ohio a blasting accident released poisonous gas sinking Henry Riemenschneider Sr 59 and his son Henry Jr 28 in a well. Charles 24 remains critically ill. Neighbor George Bain and farm hand Steve Savoy both fell ill but survived with recovery hoped.
A 1908 article argues that clean air and sunlight curb tuberculosis, noting higher negro mortality in U S cities due to unsanitary living conditions. It cites state death rates, urges public education, and discusses legal measures and universal crusade efforts led by unions and charity groups.
In Gallipolis Ohio on September 21, the area endures the fortieth day without rain. Suffering grows as farmers drive stock for water and oil operations halt in places. The Ohio River is exceptionally low with eight inches in places and ferries stranded on bars.
Clarence Richardson of Ashland Ohio shot and killed his sweetheart Lydia Corbin after a quarrel in Portsmouth Ohio. Two shots were fired with one hitting her left ear. Richardson fled and bloodhounds were set on his trail.
A string of obituaries reports the deaths of Frank Bower a Philadelphia pork packer patron of trotting races Pablo de Sarasate the Spanish violinist in Biarritz France born 1844 Nicholas de Salmaron ex president of the Spanish Cortes in Pau France born 1838 Bishop Carmichael of Montreal dies Genevieve Olivia Hoadly eleven dies at Saranac Lake measles Charles P Richardson planter yachtsman and Mardi Gras backer dies in New Orleans Dr J M Marroquin ex president of Colombia dies in Bogota recounting his 1900 vice presidency and 1903 Panama uprising and 1904 presidential transition
A fire on September 21 destroyed nearly an acre of wooden buildings along the Boston & Maine tracks in Chelsea Massachusetts causing about 300000 in losses. Key losses included the Atwood and McManus box factory Pope and Cottle lumber yards Lee Brothers shoe factory Karrabade and Co shoe string factory Chelsea Bottling Company and seven tenement houses.
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