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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

3

Tariff debate highlights impact on foods and agriculture

A fragmented discussion on tariff policy notes rising food imports and the shift in agricultural production. It emphasizes increased imports of corn oats rice and meal and lauds farmer efficiency while outlining a plan to expand a foreign trade bureau and a global commercial attaché network to boost American commerce and manufacturing.

Ime America Department of Commerce Congress Department of State Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Department

1200 Masons Attend Ginti Initiation at Scottish Rite

About 1,200 Masons attended the second day of the Scottish Rite reunion at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Fifteenth to Eighteenth Degree ceremonies were held with Thirty-third-Degree Masons participating. Performances featured mixed choruses under John Yoakley, with contributions from Eleanor Jedes C. Smith and others.

Ain Iad D. Lee Auvitman W. Headley Joseph Kirkup Armstrong Joel Clore Rite Eleanor Je Des C. Smith Adolph Schrickig C. Hersh Ferdinand Hagen Antoinette Werner West Rose P. Rabbes Clifford Hennett Rose Fisher Smith John M. Roberts John Yoakley

Uphill Journey to Rest and Comfort for All Travelers

A reflective poem asks if the road winds uphill to the end and whether a resting place awaits at night. It wonders if tired wayfarers will find beds for all who come and who will receive travelers seeking shelter and solace on the road.

Iris Christina G. Resketti

Doct ors Accomplices Prompt Odd Patient Dialogue

A garbled exchange references a doctor and accomplices amid unclear remarks about a patient. The dialogue hints at another physician stepping in while discussing treatment and diet amidst confusion.

Court ruling overturns pure food law in major setback

Special to The Anerican reports the Supreme Court decisions severely hamstringing the Pure Food and Drugs Act. Officials fear the ruling allows poisons to be added to foods unless proven injurious, with calls to amend the law to cover curative claims and to reassert government control over adulterated products.

Ees Department of Agriculture Food and Drugs Act Justice Day Supreme Court Marcey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Johnson Congress Supreme Court Fas

Hartvard Friends Testify For Edward L Rantoul In Divorce Case

Boston witnesses including Mrs Rather Cunningham sister of Mrs Rantoul and Frank Graham Thompson testified that Luis Rantoul confessed love for another man named Chester C Rumfill and that she respected her husband while claiming happiness prior to 1912.

Boston Hartvard Edward L. Rantoul Pereonob Hy Rather Cunningham Rye N. Y Oder Rantoul Slater Luis Chester C. Rumriil Rumi Frank Thompeon Pennsylvania Railroad Hantouls Thompson

Want Owners Names on Saloon Property

A Woman's Christian Temperance Union committee formed yesterday to seek a law forcing owners of tenements and buildings used for saloons or immoral purposes to post signs with their names. They will first ask if the council can pass such a law and then push for passage if authorized. The group notes owners profiting from saloons may resist public association with them. It is believed New York City already has a similar ordinance.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union New York City

Puzzle on the Spout Riddle Grips School

A teacher abandons drill and asks pupils to think with one hundred questions. A specimen riddle asks what goes up a spout down but cannot go down a spout up. The brain fever among pupils lasts weeks as the class explores the unsightly damage and the riddle’s stubborn answer.

The Bard Sings of a Lady With Purple Hair Fashion Scene

The article describes summer fashion on the esplanade with bold hair colors and wigs in ultramarine pink green French gray and coffee. It imagines diaphanous strands in emerald green and purple hair swaying in a gentle breeze with poets predicting a vivid trend next summer.

Mair Esplanade Imide Ultra Marine

Sharp May Be Nominated Ambassador to Russia

Washington rumor links Representative William C. Sharp of Elgha Ohio to a diplomatic post in Russia. Senator Pomerene says he will seek the President's decision. Cox's resistance may hinge on Ohio Democratic power.

Washington Pomerence Ohio William C. Sharp Elgha Russia Sharp Congress Otis House Dfairs Ohie Pomerene Oox Ohto Pomerone Ake Wiley Cox Itnathan Ambaseader Moe United State Ghio

Flames Menace Town in February Fire

Fire starting around 4 o'clock this afternoon from an unknown origin swept through a town block, threatening the Petty Hotel and all nearby buildings. The blaze, driven by a strong west wind, was brought under control by tonight with damages estimated under $60,000 and crews focusing on containment.

Americge Cone Schall

Bill Passed On Annuity For Teachers In House

House approves a bill for a teachers annuity program and expands funding options for second class cities. The measure passed unanimously in the lower chamber amid a legislative session noting a 150-member assembly and a governor’s mansion reception. Frank Greene of Carrollton is noted as involved in the day’s activities.

Fem Harry AF Meyers House Prankfort Frank. Greene Carrollton Feh and Game Commission

Miss Kaldenbach Weds Frank Gadlock in Newport Kentucky

Miss Kaldenbach of Newport Kentucky wed Frank Gadlock of Lexington yesterday at the Old Free Street Methodist Church. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Bb Wwene Omeciared. Gadlock belongs to a prominent Lexington family.

Anna Kaldenbach Newport Wae Frank Gadlock Lexington

The Pleasure Seekers at Lyric and Other Theaters

The Lyric presents The Pleasure Seekers with Trew Fields and Marcus Logw and an original Hank Panky cast. Montgomery and Moore star in a lavish program with an ice skating act and a return of A Bird of Paradise. Grand showcases Fannie Ward in a three act drama. Keith’s lineup features Gam and Kitty Morton in Getting Back to Where They Started and William A. Brady’s Beauty to Only Skin Deep. Walnut hosts The Spendthrift starring Tom Newn, with The Rathskeller and Gayety offerings including Clark's Rosey Posey Gutlis in The Mayor's Election.

LYRIC Trew Fields Marcus Logw Pleasure Seekers Ali Hank Panky Lyric Adebe Montgomery Moore Keith Gam Kitty Morton Mortons William A. Brady Aetapley Trio Banker Arthur Sull

Lodge Balk Denmark Treaty With Bryan In Senate Row

Secretary Bryan outlined plans for a peace treaty with Denmark while Senator Lodge pressed that the pending arbitration treaty would cover disputes over the sale of the Danish West Indies. Lodge warned that such sales could implicate the Monroe Doctrine and sought clarification on arbitration coverage with Denmark.

Bryan Denmark Senate Aratt Lodge United States Dawish West Indias St. Thomas Pal West, Indies Beater Lodge

Posttone Lake Drain Plan Delayed by Cold Weather

Manager I M Martin aims to drain Chester Park lake this week but cold snap froze the surface overnight delaying work. First shipment at Chester has been set for Sunday April 5.

I. M. Martin Chester Park Martin Chester

Photo drama to close in Cincinnati then move to Columbus

The final week of the photo drama Creation in Cincinnati ends as the company plans to move next to Columbus for a two town engagement. The production follows the Reformation era and features Christian themes.

Cincinnati Christian Columbus

Colors Color Milk Preservation Claim Sparks Debate

A report claims red bottles preserve milk longer than plain glass by filtering light. experiments suggest violet light causes spoilage with red bottles offering protection. If confirmed the red bottle method could become common, notes New York Press. Garment Workers of America reach over 50 million union labels this year.

New York Press Garment Workers of America

Charter Body Adopts Plan For City Finances

Charter commissioners last night approved provisions for the city finance department under the new charter. The director of finance will head three divisions and be appointed by the council, with duties similar to the current treasurer and auditor. A certified public accountant must head the auditing division, and funds must be handled to support department needs within council appropriations. The meeting also covered the city planning commission and its duties to map streets and propose sites for buildings, with initial funding of 25,000 for startup.

Financial Department Gnandal Department Finance Finance Department Treasury Fire al Uranades Council Home The Park Commission Mi-Annesa State Auditor Cincinnati Moses Blau Lin Charter Commission Park Ways Mayer Cornell Ta. Ahis Com Tone

Thackeray Love Letters Fetch Record Prices at Auction

In New York, Major William de Lambert’s collection highlights the Brookfield letters from Thackeray to Mrs Brookfield and the Thackeray Perry Elliott correspondence. George Dr. Smith bought most letters, paying $775 for the Brookfield letter mentioning Thackeray’s openly declared affection amid his conflict with H Hallem.

New York Thackeray William de Lambert Philadelphia Anderson Ogey Brookfield Thackeray-Perry-Elliott Hiss George Dr. Smith

Police seek man who passed bogus check at Meyer store

Police hunt a man who tried to pass a counterfeit check for H9 August Meyer at Park and Lincoln avenues last night. He bought $5 worth of goods, the check was refused, and he left without returning to collect cash or goods. Slag is used as railroad ballast in Lorraine.

August Meyer Park Lincoln’. Avenues

Secondhand Man Fined in Receiving Stolen Goods Case

M. J. Cragen was arraigned at Sourt Street and McLean Avenue on charges of receiving stolen goods and failing to keep records. He was fined $20 by Municipal Judge Alessander yesterday on the former charge. the second case was continued.

M. J. Cragen Dedlar Sourt Street McLean Avenue Alessander

Saloon Cases Continued for Fleming and Schneider

The cases of Thomas Fleming a saloonkeeper on Pearl and Laudiow streets and Martin Schneider a saloon keeper at 2019 Central avenue were continued until March 5 by Municipal Judge Alexandry yesterday.

Thomas Fleming Pearl and Laudiow Streets Martin Schneider Central Avenue Alexandry Yeaterday

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