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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1913
Page
4
Washington leaks allege Secretary Bryan offended French visitors at a banquet by refusing a wine toast to the U S and France. The piece warns abstinence by Wilson and Bryan could spark international trouble and political misjudgment.
The public grows tired of notoriety seekers turning fame into money by featuring celebrated criminals on stage. A Frenchman who helped catch a thief is cited as an example, with theaters charging admission to view him. Such stunts persist as long as public curiosity funds them.
Yesterday the Salvage Corps auto mobile crashed into a fire ladder wagon while rushing to a blaze. The clash injured several men who were fortunate to escape serious harm, underscoring the dangers faced by the fast moving rescue patrol.
The writer argues that toll roads hinder travel and that public roads should be maintained by the state or county. Kentucky is highlighted as heavily burdened by tolls, and the author hopes for statewide abolition of toll roads, calling it a relic of Bourbon days.
Miss Tanguay delivers a two turn engagement at the Lyric, presenting elaborate costumes and strong numbers in a volcanic vaudeville act. The performance features a capable cast, vivid scenery, and a wide variety of musical numbers that highlight her talents.
The Orpheum company presented a varied bill featuring Overnight a lively comedy, Wave Watches and the sentimental Valentine, all given with strong interpretation. Edward Gould Robinson debuted with a timid role while William Forrestell starred as the clerk as the entire stock company earned credit for artistic merit.
William Anthony McGuire's play The Cost of Living opened to a full house at the Walnut Street Theater. The drama follows two sisters, Dolly and Dane, their mother, and the foreclosing mortgage. Dolly faces temptation as she helps avert financial crisis while Jim Roberts mocks the era’s workingman struggle and the desire for luxuries.
A lively burlesque program at the new Seventh Street house drew two full houses. The lineup featured Salm Wright, Baron and Mendal as comedians, a singing trio, and the Florenz family performing noted acts with stylish costumes and appealing stage presence.
The program thrills the burlesque crowd with dazzling acrobatics and a chorus praised as the best in the city. Spectators enjoy a varied spectacle of stunts and acts that cater to general tastes while highlighting a standout chorus.
The Standard notes Luba Meroff a Russian entertainer appearing at The Standard this week. She is praised for singing dancing and stage presence as she joins Joel Hurtig’s Tast Girls at the Stardust. Her dramatic lineage and mystique add to her growing fame in the theater world.
The column weaves witty notes on fashion, taxes, language, and public life. It mentions the Underwood bill, La Follette, and party tensions, alongside social observations about women shopping and public manners. Detroit’s charter and voting notions appear in passing.
The Cincinnati American notes its Free Legal Department, with attorney John W. Cowell, will answer questions by mail confidentially. A reader asks if a grandfather’s promise to pay on his death is collectible, and about streetcar transfer disputes and damages. The column confirms suits may be filed without demand except garnishee cases require a written demand 2 to 30 days before filing.
Department of Health provides free answers on hygiene sanitation and disease prevention in these columns. Readers may receive home remedy advice but no medical prescriptions.
A 45-year-old man asks if quitting tobacco and coffee without aids is advisable amid weakness and heavy perspiration. Replies advise against half quitting and suggest water for hydration. no stimulants needed. A mother seeks guidance on Swamp Root kidney cures for a daughter with ankle swelling. experts dismiss kidney cure claims.
The American invites all amateur cartoonists to submit to the Amateur Cartoonist Contest conducted by The American. Each cartoon will be printed and prizes awarded to the ten best entries with first prize Tom Dollars and other cash awards.
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