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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
4
Analysis argues that civil service reform reduces partisan office removals and weakens party machines. It notes Democrats replacing Republicans when in power, cites Andrew Jackson’s spoils view, and predicts fewer office changes as civil service ideals spread, with overall progress toward good government.
The United States plans a vast sale of Panama Canal digging machinery with a conservative value estimate of 25 million dollars. The inventory includes drills steam shovels dredges 5900 dump cars 302 steam locomotives soil spreaders track laying machines unloaders cranes pile drivers and more.
A historical commentary argues that Mexican factions rally under varied flags shouting patriotism. It laments reliance on force and urges peace driven patriotism to stabilize Mexico. The piece praises U S restraint during a critical period and hopes for a future unified nation.
A jumbled column notes Larry McLean’s tenth inning actions and temperance speakers use. It mentions Mrs. Pankhurst, public figures, and a washed political scene with references to leadership and governance.
A Cincinnati legal column answers reader questions through Attorney John W. Cowell. Topics include slander, breach of peace arrest, statute of limitations on debt, tax liens on property, and overhead costs in manufacturing. The column advises practical steps and clarifies tax payment timing and contract safeguards.
The article notes a Verdi centenary celebration at the College of Music with Sig. Giacinto Gorno and Sig. Romeo Gorno performing and lecturing on Verdi’s first style. Similar events occurred at the Richmond Inn Musical Club. Plans for a fall concert series include Emil Heermann and the Westfield and Church sisters, with fundraising choral and charity events.
Department of Health answers readers on hygiene and disease prevention with free columns. A Layman’s magazine claim that paraffin is harmless is discussed and several home-care tips are offered, including water intake and diet guidance for kids and adults, plus advice to see a gynecologist for pelvic pathology.
The Grand hosts Miss Maude Adams for a week with Peter Pan, a Barrie play revived by Frohman. Cast includes Robert Carter, Allen Fawcett, Dorothy Dunn and Marion Abbott among others. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday announced.
A historical proposal argues that the navy should function as a great university, with shipboard schools on every vessel and officers as schoolmasters. The plan would provide education for all enlistees, allowing choice of training lines and expanding knowledge across the fleet.
The American calls for amateur cartoonists to submit entries for its contest. All cartoons will be printed with prizes for the ten best, including ten dollars for first place and five to three dollars for top spots. Submissions go to the Cartoon Editor with judges led by Professor Charles W. Comers.
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