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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1913
Page
3
A humorous reminiscence set in Cincinnati about a Sunday when many taverns closed and the city’s “inner man” struggled without open houses. The author details John, Buck, and Mayor Falsomie, noting a rare Sunday shutdown, a bleak street scene, and the city’s appetite for warmth and drink despite inclement weather.
The piece surveys Alaska as a vast resource with gold copper fish and fur, noting limited rail and wagon routes. It recalls the 1867 purchase price and suggests transportation hurdles persist despite strong commercial activity and river travel. It highlights Alaska’s 1912 outputs and the role of trading and fishing firms in San Francisco and Seattle in shaping the territory’s economy.
The article profiles Mrs. John Purroy Mitchel as athletic, active in charity, and supportive of the poor. It notes reactions to her public roles and contrasts old political habits with contemporary reform ideas discussed at a civic event.
Herbert S. Bigelow addressed a Grand Opera House audience arguing against popular government notes and radical change. He traced the framing of the present Constitution and contrasted the framers ideas with contemporary concerns and proposed revisions.
Detectives from the Chicago Avenue station raided the Jaeschkes building at 941 East Ohio Street early November 4 arresting four men. A roulette wheel poker tables and chips were seized in the dining room while two well dressed women claimed to be wives of the suspects. Sergeant Merney said the raid exposed a gambling operation preying on Northside society and duping victims through professional gamblers. One arrestee was identified as Mich igan Smith famed as a notorious gambler in the United States.
Decay I Reed left last night for the venue where he will attend the first convocation of the American College of Surgeons. Many prominent physicians from across the country are expected, with several from Cincinnati planning to join later in the week.
Fractured report from the saloon case shows the firm of lawyers prepared to argue for the license. A hearing set for this week with the County Commissioners will determine if the men holding the license will retain it. Meetings and reports describe council actions and potential prosecutions pending further evidence.
The Road Authority mentions Louis Sauert as the man to receive the plane contract amid a bid war. Harry J. Pierson, ex chairman of the Norworad Republican committee, is noted in leadership roles. George Carruthers and C. C. Warris are discussed for reappointment and a return to prior positions respectively.
A warrant sworn by Colonel Bolan charges William X Cramble with raising a one dollar silver certificate of the 1999 series to five dollars. The affidavit states the action was not conducted by the United States Secret Service.
A United States mail wagon had eight mail sacks taken during Saturday night. Police later found a African American youth who says he saw a white man and three black youths involved in the theft.
About 2900 Vicenkes received licenses for the coming Bea amid a hunter draw. The distribution occurred Saturday with officials noting the event supports regulated hunting and wildlife management.
The Week reports prominent speakers and discussions at a national prohibition rally in Columbus. Key figures tout a unified anti alcohol platform and call for nationwide adoption of liquor regulation.
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