21 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1913
Page
1
The Hamilton County Federated Catholic Societies gave near unanimous support to the Citizens' Charter ticket at their meeting yesterday. The endorsement marks a major milestone in the current campaign and stands as a key achievement for the Bigelow opposition.
Noonday sessions held at 32 15 Fifth and Lock streets with James A Wilson as speaker. Additional talks scheduled at J A Fay Egan Co Front and John streets by R S Alcorn and at Lodge Shipley Co Cole Rain Avenue with Joel C Clore. Evening gatherings at Hewitt Woodburn avenues with James G Stewart and Frank E Wood and at Eastern Linwood avenues with Walter A Knight Harry W Hutchins and John D Ellis. Additional talks at Yale Avenue Alms Place James A Wilson Louis Capelle. Madison Road near Grandin Road James G Stewart Frank E Wood. Fifth and Race streets James A Wilson Louis Capelle. and Eastern Avenue Carrel Street with Knight Hutchins and Ellis.
The schedule lists speakers including Theo dore Horstman Dr I P Cook and F G Filtbrandt Vine and Daniels Dr E Nippert R A Mack and J B Musto Clark and Cutter F W Dearness Nicholas Klein and Dr Glenn Adams Liberty and Baymiller Starbuck Smith Colonel T F Michie Louis Kemper and F FE Bell for the program.
A historic political push features No Charter and Citizens' Committee leaders debating union. Key figures include John E Bruce and W B Campbell as No Charter chairmen plus Hon Joseph B Kelley and Charles L Hopping addressing voters. The articles note Federated Catholic Societies of Hamilton County endorsing Citizens' Charter, boosting momentum in the city charter campaign.
Voters who registered last fall and have not changed residence are not required to re register for the charter election.
Voters who missed fall registration or moved precincts must register with the Board of Elections July 21–26 to be eligible. The charter ballot will ask Yes or No on a new charter and list thirty candidates. voters mark Yes or No and place an X by each chosen candidate, with a limit of fifteen marks to avoid invalidation. Election set for July 30, 1913, polls open 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A community issue gains heightened attention as residents show unprecedented curiosity and engagement. Officials note sustained discussion across meetings and social platforms, signaling broad public stake in outcomes.
A gathering of local Black residents at the Gwendolin farm discussed the charter proposition. They planned to vote no on the charter while supporting the Citizens' ticket, with a pleasant dinner and music provided for attendees.
James A. Wilson, head of the Pattern Makers League of North America and Charter Commissioner candidate, defends his stance on union endorsements. He says unions should not be political tools and notes Bigelow’s influence among workers while predicting voters will decide election day.
Communications flooded the No Charter Committee press HQ for speakers at meetings this week. Joseph B. Kelley, manager of the speakers bureau, will assign and arrange the requests to ensure coverage.
Statements from Howard Saxby Elmer Durrell Walter Hutzler John McRoberts and Earle Passel to the No Charter Committee show clear opposition to the proposed charter while signaling support for the Citizens' Charter ticket. The group outlines a strategy to persuade others to vote no while backing reform with separate ballots.
Hon. Albert Bettinger for the Citizens' Charter denounces Mr. Bigelow's ticket as dictatorial and promises illusory gains. He warns a three cent fare is impossible under the proposed charter, cites Rogers law as best path, and urges citizens to resist nonresident directives in favor of equitable rates and retained control.
A playful church scene depicts the Charter Baby urged toward municipal home rule and Traction Company ownership. Guardians Starbuck Smith and Walter A. Knight advocate for a future governed by civil service and local control, while Dr George R DuBois moderates questions on campaign funding.
The speaker accuses Mr. Bigelow of pushing municipal ownership of the street car system without discussing the new charter’s form or essential provisions. The speaker faults this narrow focus as shattering broader municipal reform goals.
Jacob Greenberg of the Galt House in Louisville says he will not pursue city improvements until the charter election outcome is known. He plans to assess Cincinnati investments and may reconsider Johnston Building negotiations depending on municipal ownership results. He criticizes the Citizens' Charter Committee for supporting municipal ownership.
John E. Bruce chairman of the Citizens' Charter Committee said there will be no merger with the No Charter Committee. He added the Citizens' Committee supports a new charter and will vote yes.
Vessie Sudman on 1139 Hopkins Street woke to heavy smoke from a closet fire on the second floor. Neighbors were alerted and a fire alarm from Box 477 at Dalton and Hopkins streets was turned in. The blaze was extinguished with small loss. cause is unknown.
A massive blast at Charles Boldt Glassworks Factory No 1 on East End destroyed three factories and burned four freight cars. Thousands witnessed the inferno as water power and insurance repairs plan the next steps. Supervisor Shilling assessed losses at about 20000 dollars.
Spinney League standings show teams and records including Ham ee, Superbas, Middletown, Evanston, Bennett's Colts, Rough Riders, and Maroons with win loss percentages and p.c. tallies. The list highlights club names and their current ratios, indicating a competitive table.
Middletown bats erupt for four runs in the second inning to lead 4-0 before Geary shuts down the Superbas. Han nah notes three hits allowed by Middletown pitching while Ambrose Puttman belts a three-run homer in the eighth to seal a 3-0 win for Bennetts Colts.
The Maroons delivered one of Evanston's best games this season with standout catches and solid pitching. The dramatic contest ended with a close score as fans witnessed a breakthrough victory.
In a tightly contested game yesterday Hamilton edged the Rough Riders as Ohnefus delivered a brilliant performance. Final score details are not provided in the fragment.
In a low detail scoreline several players are cited for two-base hits Hite Brinker Holmes and Lindeman while Bishop and Stevenson led on bases on balls and strikeouts Stevensons 18 and Bishops 13 appear as pitching or batting stats Umpires Theetge and Wilberding noted
The Columbia Athletics beat Avondale Club Sunday 5 to 1. Drake and Herman pitched well. Woods and Roy Golden starred in the field and Elwert contributed at the plate. The box score notes two-base hits by Kreimer Elwert and O Drake, and a three-base hit by Lenninger.
The West Covingtons beat Bolces Vistas 7 to 3 at Federal League Park and later tied Rosedale 3 to 3. Alberts pitched masterly with 12 strikeouts, Dunlap allowed 12 hits, while Shortfielder Cushing starred in the field. Next Sunday they travel to Madison, Indiana, to meet the last club there.
The Na vorites defeated the Hartwells 3 to 2 in ten innings before a large crowd. Stormer and Gerkan starred with key hits and pitching. Two-base hits Moran Hoffman. Paine 3 base hit. home run Stormer. Time 2 00. Umpire Hotchkiss.
Elmwoods defeated Pathfinders 7 to 2 as poor outfield fielding haunted the losers. Dunlap pitched well and R Betzing also delivered a steady effort. Cap Ger Sauter was sidelined by a motorcycle accident.
Sauer belted a home run and Piecers pitcher Spinney allowed only a few hits as the Printers defeated the Adrians 4 to 0. Zimmermans and Conradi turned two doubles plays, while Miefert Conradi and Zimmerman turned a pair of double plays. Saver earned the win with 5 strikeouts, Spinney struck out 6.
Detectives Molloy and Eckert entered Eddie Schubert's saloon under the German National Bank at Fourth and Vine streets at 3 AM Sunday. Schubert faced charges for violating the midnight closing law after allegedly keeping the cafe open beyond hours. Eight patrons were allowed to leave.
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