28 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1913
Page
1
Attorney Charles C. Rose writes to W. P. Campbell defending the existing municipal code and opposing a new charter. He argues general laws serve Akron better than a charter, questions mayoral recall, and says council structure should be fixed by general law, not a charter.
H. R. Probasco argues Bigelow’s Cincinnati three-cent fare plan is flawed and attacks his praise of Glasgow tramways. He cites Cleveland’s eight-cent fare fight, Glasgow wages, and Chicago’s municipal approach, urging readers to scrutinize corporate interests and city governance.
City discussions describe real problem in Cincinnati not covered by code and urge Legislature to act. Text notes repeated efforts by delegations to Columbus to persuade farmers and lawmakers to adopt plans considered necessary.
The text notes that St Bernard and Cincinnati share the same fundamental government problems and that the key lies in how details are worked out under the general law. It suggests both communities can address issues using the same framework.
The speaker argues against the spoils system and favors civil service reform through a charter only if public opinion supports it. He notes legal constraints on party nominations and ballots, questions the mayoral view on term length, and contemplates continuity of policies across administrations despite shorter terms.
A columnist questions a proposed charter to enable assessments on adjacent property for parks and warns against city real estate ventures. They argue government ownership invites risk, urge restraint, and favor stability over rapid constitutional change amid recent floods and strikes.
Voters who registered last fall or moved must register July 21 to 26 at the Board of Elections to be qualified. The charter ballot offers Yes or No on the new charter and lists thirty candidates alphabetically. Mark Yes or No for the charter and place an X next to each chosen candidate, up to fifteen names, to avoid invalidating the ballot. Election is July 30 1913, polls 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Charles O Rose urges reliance on common sense to keep the current constitution and code. He warns amendments would invite demagogues and hobby riders to push elections for personal gain and stresses good citizenship over a charter.
A West End meeting featured Citizens Charter Committee speakers rebutting No Charter claims. They argued the Citizens ticket has fifteen qualified candidates to draft a new municipal code and that ratifying a charter would be the only extra election needed. Speakers stressed municipal ownership and lower fares, calling Bigelow’s promises unreliable.
Nearly five thousand voters registered as the Board of Elections closed. A 47 percent total during the week included 1,451 registrations yesterday. Both sides claimed advantage with no clear basis. Lattices open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. two score extra clerks assisted. Office to stay open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow for in city residents away last week.
The commission heard that Glasgow municipal industries and Liverpool Electric Department officials warned of a real threat from municipal workers organizing. They believed Parliament might disfranchise all municipal employees to protect municipal interests.
A visitor analyzes American street railway fares and transfers, comparing five cent fares and transfers to British systems. He warns against municipal control expanding without reform, notes high costs and wage effects, and contrasts Glasgow with Cincinnati in fare structure and grid.
An 1913 notice from H. R. Probasco invites rival socialist Bigelow to a public debate in Government Square Cincinnati. He proposes equal speaking time, no interruptions, and a bell to start and end. Probasco warns of consequences for declination and names court attorney C D Robertson as his presenter.
In a curt reply dated July 36 1913 Mr Bigelow demands spokesman for the Traction ticket present sworn contributor list and itemized Citizen Charter Committee expenses before any public talk. The note urges citizens to prepare for the charter election set for July 20 and reminds readers to vote.
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