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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
4
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The story recalls Borden of 164 a paradoxical millowner from Fall River who rose from clerking in New York to running mills with high wages and a welfare stance. He defied unions, refused to join family mills control, yet earned respect as a blunt, plain businessman rather than a standard magnate.
Senator Foraker’s Memorial Day address at the Columbia burying ground is praised as a thoughtful though not universally lauded classic. The piece contrasts it with Webster and Lincoln, noting its wisdom and effort for the people and its call to sober deliberation amid partisan doubt.
The Ohio constitutional convention finalized forty amendments to the state constitution and will submit them at a November special election. The piece likens the package to a political goulash, with some provisions enthusiastically supported and others opposed, urging cautious digestion of the reforms.
Campbell observes youth dancing on Decoration Day and notes girls dominated the floor while some men joined picnics. He reflects on danger in public spectacles, praise for endurance of drivers, and Senator Foraker’s East End burial-ground address. He questions Stites avenue and notes rain breaks dust, aiding outdoor recreation.
Mrs E R Norton of Granville New York is featured in the Womens Realm section highlighting local society and community activities.
The new Woman s Suffrage party eyes a vacant Race street store near Fourth avenue as ideal for a headquarters with eye catching window displays. President Mrs Eliott Pendleton and a committee saw locations today and expect to move in by next Tuesday.
The central suffrage committee chaired by Mrs. Herbert Bigelow will meet at suffrage headquarters located at 116 East Ninth Avenue on Saturday June 1 at 2 30 for discussion of headquarters matters.
A joint resolution by Senator Blayden of Texas requests 400000 for a commemorative site and building. The U S would contribute 300000 for the site in Washington and 300000 for the structure to be funded by private subscription via the Loyal Legion of the United States. If built, the building would belong to the United States and be maintained by the Red Cross, with strong interest from Washington women and other patriotic societies.
In Cairo Mrs William McCalmont hosts a lavish Arabian Nights costume ball at the Ghezireh Casino with guests including Mrs Philip Atherley Mrs George Trefusis and Miss Alice Burgoyne. Also notes Grand Duke Michael of Russia at Monte Carlo profiting from roulette and a humorous Gaby Deslys anecdote at the Cafe de Paris.
The club plans a prominent feature every meeting with in depth resumes of laws for women in Ohio civics short stories discussions current politics music art and the stage. The aim is rigorous coverage from every standpoint ensuring a brilliant season for members.
Miss Mary Goodman of the Missouri State Federation of Women’s Clubs joins Kansas City’s Council of Clubs in urging courts not to repurpose money raised for a girls home, similar to the McCune farm for boys. Over $81,000 remains idle while county courts hesitate to fund the intended use.
The children of Glenn Home mission on Fifth avenue and Mill street postpone their Wednesday evening program to Friday evening June 7 due to unsuitable weather.
The Tiny Tim Fund affiliated with the Dickens Fellowship in St Louis will cooperate with Central Council of Social Agencies groups to meet urgent needs of crippled children not covered by other bodies. Expert researchers will soon survey crippled children in the city.
A Chicago court under Judge Goodnow argued a baby costs $2 weekly at domestic relations hearings, while an itemized menu shows a $3.80 weekly diet for a one year old. The menu lists milk 7 quarts, baby food, soup meat, and vegetables totaling $3.80, with institutional care at $3 per week.
Mrs. Pendleton and numerous ladies are listed as committee members. Mrs. Ricketts Snell was named committee on chairs and desk spare. Louise Eastman is appointed a fifth vice president.
Indiana Federation of Women’s Clubs officers and delegates to the biennial will visit Parkville as guests of Mrs Ed win A Knapp former recording secretary. The Kansas City Atheneum accepts invitation as guests of honor at a reception hosted by Mrs L B Andrews president.
A series of teas bridge parties and garden events unfold in Clifton. Mrs. George Peirce hosts old friends at Mrs. Walter DeCamp’s home while Prof. Samuel Allen plans summer Halifax trip. Miss Martha Rawson and Miss Mary Louise Burton host gatherings and Miss Genevieve Mosby sets June 26 for her wedding to Mr. John Steele Gettrust. Engagement announced for Laura Welch’s daughter to George C. Merckel.
Norwood Culture Club, formed in 18 percent, merged with the Norwood Review Club on February 12, 1912 and will present an updated program for next season. Officers for 1912 1913 include President Mrs M E Remelin Vice President Mrs J E Roth Recording Secretary Mrs H B Mitchell Corresponding Secretary Mrs A L Marshall Treasurer Mrs F D Lawrence Calendar Committee Mrs Lawrence Mrs McGowan and Mrs Remelin. Magazine and book reviews to follow.
The Woman s Suffrage party met in Linton with Mrs. Elliott Pendleton presiding to discuss headquarters locations. The Feder building on Race near Fourth earned praise for desk space and display potential. Miss Mary MacMillan was named press chair and literary lead. A house to house canvass will follow once headquarters are secured next Tuesday, with outreach across Hamilton county.
Mrs. Florence Goff Schwartz leader of the Cincinnati antisuffrage group chaperoned the Raschig school eighth grade on a Saturday excursion to Mount Washington to spend the day with a Mothers' club member.
The Yonkers YWCA announces a project to build a clubhouse for local working women. A carpet factory employing about 8000 female workers with weekly wages from 36 to 15 dollars has raised roughly 50 000 dollars to fund the home easing stay for low paid workers.
The Egan Pratt bridal party enjoyed a long day yesterday starting with breakfast at Miss Mary Miller’s grandparents home in Hyde Park and continuing with a luncheon at Louise Kohlsaat’s. Today Walter Koehler hosts a luncheon and Richard H. Mitchell hosts a dinner as the wedding approaches.
The Home Column notes a bright morning in Fourth Avenue where women enjoyed a lively display of cars, windows, and luncheon. A later gathering at the Linton discussed stenography and typewriting careers, then turned to a dry talk on suffrage and Cincinnati headquarters and future prospects.
A reflective piece likens a department store to a history of personal life, tracing memories sparked by toy jacks and ball games, party dresses, kitchen gear, and boys clothes. It muses on consumer culture, nostalgia, and the idea that trade enables society while imagination sustains humanity.
An East paper prints two communications from women living alone. One supports herself by illustrating the other chronicles city society. Both are in love but have broken engagements until money and status align with their expectations. They discuss men and good times while awaiting funds and futures.
The Atlanta Georgian notes a playful tribute to a two year old, described as dainty and sunny, who could sway views on woman suffrage by sheer innocence. The piece evokes stubborn male voters and hints at the wider suffrage debate with a whimsical, maternal tone.
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