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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
2
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports prices for the working man's table rose by 19 to 122 percent over ten years, with notable gains since 1912 across 39 industrial cities based on April 16 data. Sugar was the only major item to decline, by 7.8 percent, while coal and gas costs rose modestly in certain years.
New gas assisted dental technique promises painless tooth work using nitrous oxide and oxygen. The ad highlights painless fillings crowns and extractions, claims no after effects, and urges readers to visit Fifth and Central Ave for the new system.
Southern suffragists urge state governors to meet in November to concert actions on state suffrage amendments. They claim States rights to block the national amendment while demanding immediate ballot access, pressing legislatures to introduce suffrage measures at once.
A Providence bank advertised names of depositors who had not claimed money for years. John Luthen of Attleboro saw his name and returned to claim his funds with interest, prompting a repayment.
The American invites amateur cartoonists to submit entries for the Cartoonist Contest. Each cartoon will be printed and prizes awarded for the ten best. Prizes include ten dollars first and five, three, and one dollar awards for others. Judges listed with affiliations.
A Chicago report expands the tally of city millionaires to 239 names, noting 229 inherited fortunes but with many augmented. It cites family legacies in lumber, grain, agriculture, and retail, mentions notable figures like Armours and McCormicks, and observes Chicago’s wealth spread across land, publishing, and other industries amid shifting migrations.
In Philadelphia two men, Sadle and Ewieortnowitch, fought after a dispute over pronouncing a long name. Sadle was hospitalized and charged with stabbing after being punched. both men were at 405 North Twenty Fourth Street. Bail set at $800 as police investigated the incident.
Washington in September Sewing Secretary Daniels outlines a plan to route all government repair work to navy yards. He envisions government craft built at government plants and aims to maintain year round employment for yard workers by handling repairs and construction for revenue cutters transports ships tugs and barges across executive departments.
Berlin report by Dr. Hofman on cannibal practices in New Guinea and Africa challenges the belief that white flesh is shunned due to spirits. He notes cannibals avoid European meat because of spices and salt, citing a Liberian account of a white captive held alive, immersed, and weakened before consumption.
In Metuchen New Jersey on September 30 a teen girl Rosie Hullick who speaks no English arrived from Bilis Island and guided to a farm near New Burnham. Postmaster Carman arranged parcel post to transport her with Rural Carrier Kempson assisting, using the parcel post scheme to operate within postal rules.
The report notes no recent word from Castro as his revolutionary momentum appears to have shifted once more, with speculation about renewed activity and regional impact.
France announces a 100000 franc subsidy plus army support to build a record team for Berlin 1916. A national athletic system forms under President Poincaré and Minister Barthou, with training camps at Rheims and Paris and plans to produce an all round athlete akin to Jim Thorpe.
Chicago reports all parties pursue women voters who gained the ballot this year. Democrats plan dances and receptions with campaign speeches. Republicans target after the State Fair in October. Progressives emphasize a growing female base with ten women on the county central organization.
Albany reports State Comptroller Sohmen received a $2.5 million inheritance tax payment on the J Pierpont Morgan estate. The valuation shown is about $65 million for the portion settled, excluding the art collection whose future to the city of New York is undecided. If CITY ownership occurs no tax is due. Prepay by Oct 1 saved $125,000.
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