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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
8
A bomb attempt on the Harrison Avenue viaduct injured several, shattered windows, and damaged nearby shops. Police arrested Charles Detert and Albert Rey as investigators probe motives amid rumors of labor feuds and possible crank activity. Witnesses describe a smoky, glass-filled scene and a near earthquake-like blast.
Frank Taylor from Cincinnati died suddenly in Conway Michigan. Arrangements are almost complete and the funeral will be held at his parents home 3611 Morris Place. Pallbearers are former Walnut Hills High School classmates Bert B Shattuck George F Prugh William Kilduff Franklin Mitchell Ralph Martin Harold Stewart and William Randall all members of Chi Sigma Chi Fraternity. Rev C A Forbes will conduct the service.
Joseph P White reported his loss after a locker at Chester Park beach was broken into. A laundry mark on an old shirt led Chief Puls to Peter Stichenoth of Findlay Street, bound over to the grand jury for grand larceny. White testified he wore his swim trunks until a new suit arrived.
Grainger & Co. secured the viaduct contract after protests over nonunion workers from Louisville. The Central Labor Council urged an independent engineer review, but after discussions the dispute ended and work continued under the current administration with no work stoppages and push toward early completion.
Telephone operators were kept busy as residents from Norwood Covington Ivorydale and the Zoo area reported hearing a loud explosion. Reports say the blast was distinctly audible downtown and near the Gift Engine House where the apparatus was readied. Spectators at the Indian play left their seats as the sound surpassed the previous hospital grounds explosion.
City Engineer Landmaker states no identifiable reason for the structural wreck. He notes no prior trouble with contractors Grainger & Co. and says the viaduct was not to be turned over soon and any repairs would be Grainger’s responsibility.
A committee meeting in the Brighton Bank Building for the city opening of the Harrison Avenue Viaduct was interrupted by an explosion. Bids for decorations were received and substantial funds pledged to make the event memorable, with the opening date still to be set.
The Tourist Department of the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line markets first class all expense tours to Yellowstone Park via Utah and Colorado and a Yosemite tour to California Utah and Colorado. Full itineraries and dates available from H Hutcheson Tour Destinos 212 Clark Street Chicago.
R H Kuss told Chamber of Commerce members that a brainy fireman is the best investment for reducing smoke and improving fuel economy. He urged better furnaces, comfortable worker quarters, and bonuses for top crews, stressing plodding care over invention. Kuss to address Business Men's Club today.
Two Cincinnati Traction Company linemen were injured when a wagon used for overhead work toppled on Eastern and Delta avenues. Charles Combs and Frank Applegate were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with leg injuries, cuts, and bruises after the top heavy vehicle fell as they escaped a close turn. The wagon was demolished.
Mrs An hie Sachs of 1105 Vine Street tried to drown herself and her six month old child by leaping into the canal on Vine Street yesterday. Pedestrians restrained her until Patrolman Wright arrived, and she was taken to Central Station while efforts seek her husband, who left for the East months ago. Her funds are exhausted.
At a called Cincinnati club meeting delegates chosen to back Queen City hosting the 1910 Federation of Women’s Clubs gathering. Mrs. McLean Blair presides pro tem, Miss Sue Spilman serves as secretary pro tem, and a committee will seek endorsements from Ohio State Federation and local clubs.
Unidentified white man was found dead in the Ohio River at the foot of Freeman Avenue and taken to the Morgue. A card in his pocket bore the name H. W. Smith of Deeril, with laundry marked 5 H.
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