Rail sleeper rates under fire as the public cries high charges
Critics argue the Pullman sleeper costs four dollars per day for a berth the size of a closet while hotels offer rooms for a dollar fifty or less in some cases. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to curb rates and ensure affordable sleeping accommodations for travelers, including the poor, with railroads and carriers offering profit paths at lower prices.
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Pullman
Pullman Company
Bath
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Pot and the Kettle in Tammany Impeachment Debate
A critique targets Mr. Murphy of Tammany Hall over alleged campaign irregularities and calls for Governor Sulzer's impeachment. The piece argues graft by bosses is widespread, praising reform and predicting a public revolt to end boss power.
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Murphy
Tammany Hall
Sulzer
New York
Fragmented Dispatches From A Far Northern Gag
A jumble of humorous notes and social satire from a Cincinnati writer in New York. Observations touch on gin to buy, price rises, press agents, suffrage, noses retrousse, Vincent Astor and Tammany, and squirrels and coons causing mischief after the squirrel law expired.
Letters From the People opinion on lawyers and justice
A reader argues that laws should be amended not only by reforming lawyers and the legal system but also by removing unscrupulous practitioners who pressure clients with false claims. The letter laments corrupt practices and suggests methods to cleanse the profession and improve justice.
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the American
When Claudia Smiles at Lyric Theater Opens
Ongoing musical comedy at the Lyric titled When Claudia Smiles features Miss Ring and Henry Cor as lead comedian. The production, starting Sunday October 2 1912 with Wednesday and Saturday matinees, promises song riches by six writers and a standout number Why is the Ocean Far Near the Shore. The cast includes Marion Sunshine Bertha Mann Charles Winniger Harry Hipliard John J. Scannell and a chorus of noted chorus girls.
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Blance Ring
Claudia
Lyric Theater
Bers
Mise Ring
Marion Sunshine
Tempest and
Sunshine
Bertha Mann
Charles Winniger
Harry Hip Liard
John J. Scannell
Clever lesson ends in a ball game favor
A young boy learns to ask for a favor properly when he pretends to approach Mr Root about leaving work for a ball game. Mr Root plays along to teach the etiquette, then rewards the boy with admission money after a mock proper request.
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Ihu Root
James
Mr. Root
Empyér
Jimmie
Maude Adams to Star in Peter Pan at Grand Theater
Maude Adams returns to Cincinnati for a week starting Monday night in a lavish revival of Peter Pan by Sir J. M. Barrie. The fairy play, though for children, is praised for Barrie’s whimsy and appeals to grownups who recall youth and daring adventures.
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Maude Adams
Frohman Etar
Cincinnati
John M. Barrie
Miss Adams
Barrie
Peter
Lett
Elaborate production with diverse set pieces and cast
A detailed repertoire describes scenes from a nursery, a woodland house, an underground cave, a pirate ship deck, and a treetop little house. The company features Robert Peyton Carter, Allen Fawcett, Edward Lee, Byron Bilvers, J L Carhart, Dorothy Dunt, Marion Abbott, Margaret Gordon, and Dorothy Chesmond. Matinees are scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday.
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Robert Peyton Carter
Allen Fawcett
Edward Lee
Byron Bilvers
J. L. Carhart
Dorothy Dunt
Marion Abbott
Margaret Gordon
Dorothy Chesmond
In Old Kentucky at the Walnut theater
The Walnut street Theater opens a week of Oct 18 matinees with In Old Kentucky headlined by Miss Isabelle Cameron as Madge Brierly. James Cooper Andrew Graveford William Hedge George M De Vere Harry Scott Moore and Maude Parker lead a star cast amid songs dances and a racehorse procession in a grand stage production praised for its scenery and success over 29 years.
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Old
Kentucky
Walnut Street
United States
C. T. Carey
Old Kentucky
Isabelle Cameron
Mountain Lass
Madge Brierly
James Cooper
Andrew Graveford
William Hedge
George M. de Vere
Harry Scott Moore
Alice Endres
Maude Parker
The Gayety Girls at the Standard in Week-Long Burlesque
Next week the Standard hosts The Gayety Girls a burlesque show with a new book by George Totten Smith lyrics by Gus Fay and music by Adolph Silberman. Gue Fay heads an all star cast with comedians jesters and novelty acts backed by a large chorus and lavish costumes. The engagement starts with a matinee on Sunday featuring two carloads of scenery 100 trunks of imported costumes and extensive paraphernalia accompanying the company.
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George Totten Smith
Gus Fay
Adolph &Ilberman
Gue Fay
Newyrips
Adolph Silberman
Gayety Girls
The
Standard
Americans Have Higher Ideals Than Money Makers
Emile Bouthouy argues the United States hosts a rising idealistic and intellectual movement. He praises American literature, poetry, philosophy, and university scholars, urging closer ties with France as a cultural exchange.
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Trench
Chicago
United States
France
Cleanliness as Key to Health for Children
Dr. William B. Ghiggs urges care in cleanliness and avoiding printed formulas for child sickness. He stresses nature-based nourishment, professional medical advice, and individual treatment, plus gentle firm parenting to foster love and trust between children and parents.
Make Our Country Life Interesting
A. P. Sandles argues that cultivating women is vital to rural life and home stability. He contends modern education should support motherhood and that good cooking and domestic arts keep families from city drift. He cites convict statistics linking rural departure to urban life and notes imbalances in reformatories.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Boye’s Reformatory
Free Legal Department Questions and Answers
The Cincinnati American offers a Free Legal Department with Attorney John W. Cowell of Cowell & Lamping to answer legal questions by mail. Confidentiality is maintained. inquiries should be mailed to the Free Legal Department. Answers cover estate questions and property notice requirements. public policy voids certain contracts.
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Cincinnati American
John W. Cowell
Cowell & Lamping
Free Legal Department
American Amateur Cartoon Contest Opens for Submissions
The American invites all amateur cartoonists to enter its Amateur Cartoonist Contest. Every submitted cartoon will be printed and prizes awarded to the ten best works. First prize ten dollars, then five and three. seven additional prizes of one dollar. Judges include Professor Charles W. Broekmyer and others. Submit to the Cartoon Editor at once.
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The
Charles W. Broekmyer
Department of
Industrial Art and Design
Ohio Mechanics’ Institute
Es Tyree
Aes Wate Ald
Preahieicte
Central” Eanach
Adelie
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