Monopolies and the Public Service Lesson on Express Firms
The piece recalls the early express industry as a near monopoly with delayed shipments, rude staff, and unilateral rules. It notes public demand for government delivery via the Post Office and argues that if private owners fail to serve the public, people will create a public service. It warns private control should benefit the public or government action may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
We Are No Different from Other Cities in Civic Struggle
A critique of urban governance contrasts Cincinnati with other cities, warning against designing men who mislead voters and drain public funds. It notes American receptiveness to Mrs. Pankhurst and argues Congress should not be kept in session for the Mexican issue while commenting on Mexico and China under Huerta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Congress
China
Wreck of Volturno Wakes Up Washington Red Tape
The Volturno derelict remains a navigation menace but Washington delays action until it drifts within a set distance of the coast. In the meantime no one will be held responsible if a disaster occurs at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Headlines and gibes on politicians and cabarets
A collage of sharp wits lampoons Harry Thaw Jack Johnson William Sulzer and others with satirical jabs at Alfonso, Huerta, Murphy, and police. The piece mocks political figures, fashion, ads, and social clichés while remarking that Mexican voters forgot to cast ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thaw
Jack Johnson
William Sulzer
William, H.patt
Herbert Bigelow
George
B.cox
Paducah Council Ends Free Lunch Counter Rule
The Paducah Council abolishes the free lunch counter at local saloons. Citizens question how some Paducahans will endure the winter under these conditions and seek insight into coping strategies amid the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsend
Paducah
Parody of Knowledge Parade Passes a Point Quip
A humorous exchange quotes a speaker saying he shows off knowledge and that the parade would quickly pass a point. The lines play on wordplay about parade duration and intellect.
Past and Present First Lady of Empire State
The article recalls Mrs William Sulzer once gaining public attention as New York governor candidate's wife and contrasts her with Mrs Glynn now mistress of the Albany mansion. It notes Miss Mary Co EB Magrane of Lynn Massachusetts as a capable, educated woman with charitable interests and a shy nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hever'van Teil
William Sulzer
New York State
Glynn
Albany
Martin H. Glynn
Mary Co. EB. Magrane
P. B. Magrane
Lynn
Mass
Prominent Physician to Be Married
The engagement of Miss Christine Porter of Hyde Park to Dr. W J Graf a Walnut Hills physician was announced yesterday. Porter is a Hyde Park social figure and daughter of Dr. W D Porter a leading local citizen. Dr Graf has kept offices in the Melrose building at Peebles Corners and is a prominent Cincinnati professional and society leader. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Porter
Hyde Park
W. J. Graf
Walnut Hills
Porter
W. D. Porter
Graf
Melrose
Peebles Corners
Cincinnati
Watch Stolen From Elmer Griffith In Cleveland
Elmer Griffith of 2408 Copeland Street reported to the Seventh District police that his watch valued at 85 dollars was taken yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Griffith
Copeland Street
Seventh District
Must Erect New Fire Escapes Urged by State Commission
The State Industrial Commission orders the Norwood Board of Education to install fire escapes at Highlans and Marion avenues and on Williams avenue. As a result the auditoriums are closed while classes continue. A definite action will be taken at the board’s next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Industrial Commission
Norwood Board
Fd Education
Highlans
Marion Avenues
Doctors Meet at Academy of Medicine Weekly Session
Last night at the Academy of Medicine local doctors held their weekly meeting. While no big decisions were recorded a number of case reports were presented for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Medicine
Pittsfield Board of Trade requests Chamber to forward pamphlets
The Pittsfield Massachusetts Board of Trade asked the Chamber of Commerce to send additional copies of various pamphlets produced by the organization. The note appears in a brief missive seeking wider distribution of the chamber materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield, Mass
Western Classification Committee Seeks 1914 Schedule Changes
The Western Classification Committee governing rates west of Chicago and St. Louis informs the Chamber of Commerce that all suggestions for changes in classification schedules for 1914 must be received by November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Classification Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
The
Chamber of Commerce
Rent questions answered by Cincinnati American Free Legal Dept
The Free Legal Department states it handles law queries by mail, with confidentiality. It notes a landlord cannot raise rent during the first year of a lease and that holding over with no new agreement extends the term on same conditions. Tenants cannot quit without owing full year’s rent minus rent obtainable by relet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati American
John W. Cowell
Cowell & Lamping
Free Legal Department
Tonic for sleepless nervousness and weight loss advised
A reader seeks a tonic for sleeplessness nervousness and thinning health. The reply endorses hypophosphates cadomene and tincture mix with a teaspoon before meals. Another query requests weight loss using 6 grain arborene tablets claimed to reduce by about a pound daily after initial days. A third reader asks for a cure for chronic constipation. the answer recommends % grain sulfuric tablets to tone bowels liver and purify blood.
We Can't Expect World Peace If We Break Our Treaty Obligations
A moral argument linking treaty fidelity to global peace and the stability of international law. It emphasizes law as the guiding force of civilization, governing relations from primitive to modern society and underpinning government, order, and prosperity.
Navy as national university and training for peace and defense
Opinion argues the navy should not be viewed as mere war machines but as a national university training 50 000 enlisted men in useful trades. It asserts the battleship doubles as a comprehensive training school preparing sailors for civil careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Filipinos Awake and Learning Under American Guidance
A reflection on Filipino awakening since American acculturation notes natives are now taught to dress themselves. Mentions the Washington and Cincinnati chambers of commerce promoting travel to Washington and a Pacific crossroad map from Honolulu, plus a Mid Ocean Carnival poster for February 1914 featuring Prince Kuhnamo?oku.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaian Promotion Committee
Honolulu
Foreign Department
The
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Hawaii
Prince Kahanamoku
American Amateur Cartoon Contest Calls for Submissions
The American invites amateur cartoonists to join the Contest conducted by The American. Every cartoon submitted will be printed and prizes awarded to the ten best cartoons. First prize ten dollars, second five, third three, with seven more prizes of one dollar each.
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The
Charles Wer
Ohi Mechanics’ Institute
Millard Tyree
Michael McDonald
Central Eoee
Kix Anton Seapets
Wiia
Wiie
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Htt
Astley
Berryman
Ster
Monopolies and the Public Service
Mr. Huerta
Mexico
Mr. Roosevelt
Brazil
Murphy
Huerta
Alfonso
Empire State
Amerssociation
Iran Press
Pittsfield Association
United States Good Roads Association
Tte
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Howard Elliott
New York, New Maven & Hartford Railroad
W. C.culkins
Commissioner of Patents
Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Department OF Health
C. C
KKK
Sam Gr
Frank B. Kellogg
American Bar Association
Robert W. Neeser
Charles H. Jbment
Philippines
Rome
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Grant
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