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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1913

Page

3

Charter Plan For Cincinnati Federal Form Of Government

Cincinnati Charter Commission endorses a federal plan with mayor elected for four years and a council of nine to fifteen elected at large. It calls for a short ballot nonpartisan elections recall initiative and referendum and all city officials except the mayor to be appointed. Two public hearings will be held with further postal outreach planned to gauge citizen support for the proposed charter.

Cincinnati Hall Commission Plich Walter A. Knight Cincinnnati Charter Sareen Sisentink Ae Cincininati Toma Pec Thie Clommieston Siurean Council

Gambling Probe Is Pushed In Secret District Court

Rumor circulates that indictments will be returned Wednesday related to gambling activity in this city. Prosecutor Pogue maintains secrecy over grand jury deliberations as several targets, including Democratic officials, may be named in the indictments.

Pogue Grand Jury

Negro Man Burns Endanger His Life At City Hospital

Pittman a 36 year old nightwatchman for the Traction Company was severely burned after a canvas tarp collapsed while covering heaters at Sixth and Elm. He was found unconscious by Merchant Police James Robich and rushed to City Hospital in serious condition.

Jobh Pittman West Fifth Street Eabty Pittman The Traction Company Sixth Elm Streets James Robich Pittthan Gity Hospital

Theater Firms Ignore New 9 PM Rule for Women Under 21

Philadelphia November reports that theatrical managers and company heads largely ignored the new law restricting women under 21 from appearing on stage after 9 PM. Officials said leniency may fade after tonight as firms prepare to comply and may cut juvenile roles. managers seek a formal ruling on applicability to productions.

Philadelphia Regul Ar Liv Cade Sam Tocat

Prunes and Politics: Aboard Exports vs Boarding House Jokes

The piece contrasts the prune joke with public appetite for data noting 1919 exports of over 118.9 million pounds valued at 6.666 million dollars to more than sixty countries, tracing a rise from 16 million pounds in 1896. It frames statistics as ironic humor in everyday life.

Prune Trade Figures Highlight Global Exports

A fragmented OCR excerpt notes prune export volumes by country with Germany leading at 49 million pounds and the Netherlands second at 16.5 million pounds, mentioning the United States and other nations. It poses a question about domestic consumption and import checks amid the export data.

Prine Germany Netherlands United States England Canada Australia India Siam Philippines Egypt Africa Dutch Guiana

New Invention to Photograph Internal Organs in Action

A German correspondent reviews a new motion picture method called “bionucentgenography” that captures living organs like the stomach and heart in action. The piece notes how xray-like imaging uses bismuth oxide or contrasting substances and discusses amateur use of flashlight photography and safe handling to avoid hazards. It mentions the need for proper chemist supervision and cautions against DIY explosive mixtures.

Praised School System Visitor Votes Cincinnati Health

Miss Mabel Brown Ellis of Chicago toured Cincinnati school health departments during a recent inspection visit. She praised the system and wrote the Health Department in complimentary terms about the conditions observed during her trip.

Cincinnati Mabel Brown Ellis Chicago

Fatal burns claim life of infant Matthew Creamery

Coroner Foertmeyer was notified of the death of months old Matthew Creamery at 1114 Carney Avenue yesterday. He died from scalds and burns after a pan of milk was upset on him at the residence.

Foertmeyer Matthew Creamery Carney Avenue

Commercial vultures and the wreckage of debt

A fragment discusses judges and bankruptcy officials potentially favoring leniency toward delinquent customers. It cites Doctors of Credit from the Saturday Evening Post, describing professional scavengers who thrive on business failures and the aftermath of financial collapse.

Doctors of Credit Saturday Evening Post

Hair Style Ban At Kahnas City Schools Sparks Debate

Superintendents in Kahnas City issue an edict barring girls from wearing hair down over their ears amid popular fashion. Cincinnati high school girls show the trend, while Dr Peters of the health department argues the style poses no danger. Officials cite concerns but deny lethal risk, citing personal liberty.

Kahnas Chy Vie ‘Pabie Faboole Nave Condon Peters Kanen Chty Pani Ea

How to Start a Motor in Zero Weather

Experiments tested gasoline engines under winter cold using Studebaker MBX cars. A rag soaked in hot water over the intake aided starting at twelve below zero, while improved carburetion and electric starting reduced cold starts.

Dia Po Oline von Lelate Sartng Ie J Hebel Studebaker ‘Engineer Ana Odages Stuebaker Mbx

Blaze from spilled gasoline sparks alarm at construction site

A passerby noticed smoke rising from spilled gasoline at a Sixth and Main construction site. Fire crews were called, but no damage occurred due to the concrete structure.

Norwood Fire Destroys Plant Causing 150000 Loss

A major blaze at the Norwood water and power facility, linked to the nearby Washing Machine Company plant, caused about 150000 in damages. Fire crews from Cincinnati tackled the flames, saved the city water mains, and evacuations were avoided despite electrical hazards and damaged wiring.

Labor notes and figures from scattered global notes

Fragmentary report cites Germany with 3 909 000 unions and co operative banks in Chicago. Mentions Port Arthur Texas laborers earning 1 50 daily and Dublin tenements. Notes Britain industry in Palestine and a Palestine signoversity. Includes references to US steam syndicates and global manufacturing trends.

Germany Ermany Has Chicago Hays’ Hare Eet France Am Institute of Palestine

Baby contest planned for next spring at yobread Day Nursery

The Board of Health approves a baby contest to be conducted next spring at the yobread Day Nursery. Prizes will honor merit in a scientific display, with additional prizes for stores already offered by the Woman's Home Companion.

Shag Beer Board ‘of Health Yobread Day Nursery Eady Woman's Home Companion

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