New Municipal Administration and the Old
The Federated Improvement Association endorses current city methods under Mayor Hunt and urges continuity in the Purchasing Department sewer improvements and budget system. It argues against upheaval during a pending transition and notes Cincinnati’s national attention on its municipal government.
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Federated Improvement Association
Committee On
Hunt
Department of Corrections and Charities
Cincinnati
Opportunity and mobility in American life through history
The passage argues that despite rising wealth concentration since the War, America still offers opportunity for advancement to any energetic, economical individual. It warns that if commerce is diverted to government or official channels, future success may depend on favor with bureaucrats rather than merit and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Frivolous Litigation Critique and Call for Reform
A Chicago jury convicted a lawyer of conspiracy to defame and fined him $2000, used to argue how easy it is to file suits with little basis. The piece urges pretrial review and stronger action against frivolous suits to protect innocent people and improve public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Justice Hughes Seen as Unifying Republican Path Forward
The Law Committee of the National Republican Committee supports Charles E. Hughes as a presidential candidate. He is praised as a progressive who stands for reform without demagoguery and would unite dissonant party factions to retake the majority.
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Law Committee
National Republican Committee
Charles E. Hughes
The
States Supreme Court
Republican Party
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Democratic Party
Charles KE
Roosevelt
Cannon
Payne
Aldrich
Penrose
Hhis
Drummagem
Flinns
Ike
Industrial Peace in Cincinnati Shoemaking Struck
The Cincinnati shoe industry reached a landmark in industrial relations after Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King’s visit. The Shoe Manufacturers Association and workers agreed on wage scales and harmonious operation, backed by voluntary conciliation, promising steady work, larger output, and reliable deliveries for Cincinnati’s shoe market. The agreement aims to keep peace in the industry and reassure merchants nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mackenzie King
Cincinnati
Ohio
Shée Marin Association
Presief
Julian & Kokenge
King
For Labor of Canada
Adler
Ial
Carl
Letters on cold storage price controls and living costs
A letter by M. B. Kendrick urges federal laws to curb cold storage and packing-house practices to lower meat and produce prices. He argues felonies for storing meat long term, date stamping packing, and full investigation by Congress would benefit workers and small merchants. TRAAC M. Wink adds a note on industrial peace legislation and public referendum.
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Clactanet
Fou
Levet de Pou
Mr. Bender
Congress
M. B. Kendrick
Free Legal Department Provides Reader Q A Service
A newspaper column offers concise legal answers via mail or column. Questions cover topics from infant suits to widows electing shares, with confidentiality for signers and guidance on guardians and dower rights.
Cincinnati Boots and Shoes Trade Sees Unity After Settlement
Milton Adler President of the Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association hails a new working agreement between employers and employees as immediately important to Cincinnati’s shoe industry. He says the settlement proves Cincinnati is not a city of labor strife and that the industry can work together for a strong future.
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Charles A. L. Reed
The
Industrial Peace Commission
Adter
Shoe Manufactures’ Association
Shoe Manufacturers' Association
Adler
Cincinnati
Mfte
Milton Adler
Asoociation
Silly Bluff by Larry McCormick Critics of Hotel Beats
The Philadelphia Record quotes Larry McCormick as saying the hotel beat rarely fools a desk clerk with experience. A stage actor’s summer bluff mocks resort-house managers unable to hire him, illustrated by a fur overcoat anecdote on a hot day.
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Larry” McCormick
Philadelphia
Record
Clearing House for Benevolence Aims for Coordinated Charity
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues for a united clearing house to coordinate philanthropic efforts. It notes many appeals for aid persist despite praise, urging business-minded young leaders to organize, share ideas, and streamline giving to benefit both donors and those aided.
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Prom
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Publie Ledger
Ragtime Mule Conversational Rocks
A fragmentary verse dialogue recalls old acquaintances from a bygone era. The speaker presses a friend about Sally Ann and family ties, learning of a divorce, new spouse, and a jailed relative. The exchange hints at graft and political scandal through terse allusions.
Whatever Is Best Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A reflective verse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox contends that suffering shapes growth and fate guides life. The speaker asserts that every wrong action is punished and that, in the grand plan, all experiences converge toward the final good of humanity. The poem frames endurance as a path to wisdom.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Chance for a girl cook in Poughkeepsie with odd duties
A local ad seeks a girl to cook for a family of four with no children and to do her own washing for 25 dollars a month. The item also notes William McCombs, a Warwick Democrat, has secured a new office described as the most diplomatic on earth the husband to a charming American heiress.
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Poughkeepsie
William ¥. McCombs
Warwick
Diplomacy's Failure in Mexico
The Houston Post argues Huerta cannot meet US demands and Mexico faces chaos. It notes US policy undermines Huerta, boosting insurgents and delaying stability. The paper suggests recognizing insurgent belligerency and lifting embargoes as a step toward clarifying the crisis, while warning intervention may still be necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurgenta
United States
Ehusa
Mexico
Republic
Poodle versus baby love in verse duel
A poem contrasts affection for a pampered poodle with a human-centric fondness for babies. Judd Mortimer Lewis voices preference for babies over dogs, criticizing luxury poodle culture and its tearful eyes while praising infant care.
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Judd Mortimer Lewis
Napkin Rings as Symbol in Royal Wedding Tale
A Lisbon editor recalls King Don Manuel of Portugal receiving jeweled napkin rings at his wedding. He mocks American wealth, noting extravagance and daily fresh attire, from shirts to sheets, reflecting on luxury in society.
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Don Manuel
Portugal
Lisbon
Fifth Avenue
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Free Legal Department
Free Legel Department
Cincianati American
East Seventh Street
Tate
Reynolde
Peru
Oregonian
Sally Ann
Mary Lou
Ben Toggie
William
Bill
Houston Post
Huerta
Madero
Insurgente
Baby
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