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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
4
Fifteen years of political meddling in railroads has harmed business and workers. Arbitration settled wage disputes, yet finance, double tracking, terminals and equipment remain under strain. The piece argues against government ownership and urges all parties to let railroads finance improvements and restore balance.
The piece notes optimism for quick stabilization in Mexico and mentions lifting the arms embargo. It then shifts to satirical and social commentary on suffrage, education, nursing, marriage, and the Osler theory, with scattered references to politics and culture. The tone blends news with whimsy and editorial asides.
The piece notes a government trend to formalize pruning as a major American industry and cites over six million dollars in boardinghouse exports last year. It mentions new stage restrictions for young women after 9 pm in Kansas City and critiques fashion fines, along with broad remarks on autos and policing in modern society.
A Pennsylvania insurance official was arrested for collecting on counterfeit death certificates. Investigators say the scheme exploited death records and forged papers to claim funds, highlighting ongoing fraud risks in modern business practices.
Special to The American, Washington Nov. 11. The weekly health report condemns rats as a menace in homes and seaports. It details rat populations, economic losses, and rapid reproduction. It prescribes trapping, poisoning, and rat-proofing measures for dwellings, outbuildings, and streets to curb infestations.
On this day 143 years ago Joseph Hopkinson born in Philadelphia. As a 17 year old he wrote Hail Columbia for a Fox benefit at the Philadelphia Theater, amid rising tensions with France, proving a timely patriotic spirit for the young nation.
Henry M. Leipsiger argues books must be read and owned to truly impact life. Ownership near books is vital for access and companionship, and readers should choose titles by personal taste rather than conformity. Public libraries aid foundational reading before purchase, and purchase should follow genuine affection for a book.
A London premier reports Sir Henry Wood admitted six women violin and viola players into the Queen's Hall Symphony Orchestra. The piece notes Paris orchestras already employ women and cites English women violinists and cellists gaining recognition. It argues gender barriers lessen as women join major and smaller ensembles. It also references Argentina's political future and a humorous note on Teddy Roosevelt names.
The text analyzes how Mexican population concentrates in central regions near the capital, contrasting dense central states with sparse northern and southern areas. It notes eight divisions cover about 414,000 square miles with 2.465 million people, while a central group holds roughly four-fifths of the population in about one-third of the area.
A newspaper column offers free legal answers by mail or in print for concise questions signed for confidentiality. The text includes notes on contract types, wills, mortgages, and title issues, with scattered garbled phrases and incomplete examples.
Commentary notes Ambassador Gerard begins his Berlin posting by renovating his palace with modern plumbing including hot and cold water. The piece argues the upgrade will set a model for European hotels and invites visiting dignitaries to prioritize upstairs comforts and broader hospitality.
A fragmented tale recalls Congress member Caleb Powers and a woman seeking medical counsel. The physician suggests a nightly light snack of milk and crackers, contradicting prior advice to avoid eating before bed, sparking surprise in the patient.
A poem in a kingdom by the sea recalls Emmeline P and the militant trio Emmeline Sylvia Christabel, as Emmeline departs for a foreign land. The speaker laments the trio’s influence and the cloud they raise, while news of her sailing brings mixed feelings.
An expert attributes the New Mexico Dawson mine explosion to an overcharged shot. The piece questions closing the inquiry without addressing widows and orphans and urges deeper mining reforms to prevent future disasters and ensure real, lasting change.
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