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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
4
State Auditor Donahey criticizes Ohio officials for inefficiency and mismanagement in public affairs. He urges uniform standards and business methods to curb waste and save taxpayers money, challenging Governor Cox and his administration to adopt reforms and reduce political cronyism.
The piece argues for austere government, proposing abolition of the head of information and complaints and other costly frills. It criticizes needless bureaus, notes potential salary cuts, and urges economy to maximize taxpayer value. It also references border tension and remarks on figures like James Bryce and a British poet laureate.
A Washington Star excerpt shows a trusted lieutenant advising vigilance as tensions rise among constituents. The exchange captures political maneuvering with phrases about monitoring dissent and awaiting a reliable majority before aligning with it.
A humorous exchange shows a judge recounting a rhyme challenge as a composer battles writer's block for a month and tolerates a lisping assistant. The scene highlights wordplay and a playful verdict in a courtlike setting.
The Adventurers' Club in Chicago named Lazy Boy of Glacier National Park a honorary member. Medill McCormick officiated and praised him as a model American Indian. His exploits include a night raid on 200 Crows in 1876, where his brother fell and he carried on with two companions to drive the attackers away with 100 dead left behind.
A historical reflection on the Ford auto industry as a miraculous wealth machine. The piece praises Henry Ford for transforming labor, wages, and prosperity, noting massive profits, labor strikes over pay, and widespread admiration for Ford while predicting imitators in industry and finance. It compares Ford's impact to gold and diamonds and discusses societal reactions to unprecedented profits.
Readers submit concise legal questions on wills dower divorce Nevada residence and real estate for answer by the Free Legal Department. The column offers guidance and notes confidentiality of signers, with responses via paper columns or mail.
Special to The American Chicago January 11 The State Board of Pardons and Governor Dunne may commute Dr Haldane Cleminson life sentence for wife murder and send him to a leper colony in the Philippines or elsewhere to use his medical skills on fellow beings If pardoned affidavits will show he arrived after 5 am May 31 1909 when his wife’s body was found and that her death was by chloroform or heart failure supported by testimony of Mrs Anna etc
Chicago announces that only one percent of domestic relations cases involve paternal interference prompting debate over Governor Cole Biease of Sith Carolina and a prosecutor's view. The Birmingham Ledger notes the theory that everyone works but the father while a convict seeks a pardon.
The Houston Post notes a newly reported celestial object within telescope range and heading toward Earth. It may soon be visible without instruments, prompting observers to watch the skies for a potential sighting.
Allentown Democrat reports Madame Ontenmor proposes wearing short pants with fringes at the bottom as a fashionable idea for boys. The item notes casual attire and a playful take on style from the column.
A Newark immigration authority hesitates to allow a famous Hungarian duelist to land, fearing impact on New York society. The piece echoes era public notices and quotes from the News and Courier and Boston Post reflecting concern over manners and aging, with a jab at marital wisdom and propriety.
A garbled excerpt notes a foreigner identified as a “good Tong list” who sings a portion of the Star Spangled Banner and is connected to Chicago News. The text references recognition or impression by a native American, but details are unclear.
Unclear chat hints at a playful scheme between Algelin and Ean about flirting. Mabel comments that this might be how one would catch someone, with a closing aside to a friend in a casual, intimate tone.
An incomplete, stylized fragment mentions a father figure and a judge amid garbled dialogue about attire and blows. The readable elements suggest a behind the scenes dispute or custody style matter. No clear names, dates, or places emerge.
A humorous fragment describes a judge noting a teapot with a broken spout and a regular-sized plate stack. The scene features a man, his wife, and an exchange that hints at domestic comic tension in a courtroom setting.
In public ideas a question arises whether this belongs to the Arbutus family. The Citadian-N answers that it belongs to the corporation, reflecting London Sketch tone.
A teacher uses two sentences to illustrate fact statement errors and bad grammar. A student writes a corrected version on the board and an odd exchange follows about fate and duty with dialog hints.
A reader questions park board finances and layoffs while large office staff remain salaried. They contrast spending with Mayo’s approach and critique civil service delays under Ent and Hunt, urging taxpayers to seek a single effective reform.
Stolen butter worth pounds was taken yesterday from the John Hollenbeck commission house at 3 Walnut Street. Thieves entered by climbing through a transom in the rear of the building.
The fragment notes an effort to obtain a pardon for Dr Cleminson, described as a brilliant man with great capacity who is currently allowed to work in the hospital at the penitentiary. It questions age thresholds and indicates ongoing discussions.
A humorous piece contrasts Father and Pather as symbols of domestic misbehavior and social ineptitude. It pivots to a satirical tale of family life and a husband forced to accept his wife control, ending with a mock hunger strike by a mother and a macho dad's capitulation.
A humorous verse where a doctor prescribes diet over medicine, urging the patient to cut out rich foods and endure bran mash and water. The speaker laments dietary restrictions for ailments like lumbago and scalp shine, noting doctors rarely alter their prescriptions to match patient needs.
A humorous sketch on Goliath as a towering Philistine figure. It notes his height and combat prowess, then recounts David’s victory and ends with a quip about giants being fools. The piece references ancient and modern figures and touches on political barbs against railroads and figures like Charles Murphy.
A Chicago News report recalls a late campaign scene where a candidate declares willingness to trust the people after a forceful display. A heckler quips, invoking a grocer's shop, highlighting crowd tension and public sentiment.
A terse Florida Union item states a baby named Mary fired a gun at her grandmother, the remarkable angle being that Baby is described as the household pet.
A terse exchange between Madge and Marjorie unfolds as a judge oversees a divorce matter. The correspondent’s involvement becomes a focal point in the conversation.
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