Cincinnati University board debates funding for new buildings
The University of Cincinnati board discusses increasing an earlier $400,000 estimate to as high as $1,000,000 for campus buildings including McMicken property plans. They consider sinking funds and potential sale of property to fund improvements, with a council resolution urging municipal approval for bonds to cover construction and equipment at multiple facilities.
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Reptile Sharks Face License Reports in Court Fight
A city battle over loan sharks and license reporting intensifies as officials plan tests in common pleas and circuit courts. Tolman Bei mforde case cited, with warnings that sheriffs may raid and prosecute delinquent lenders to curb illegal earnings and demand compliance.
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Commercial Tribune
Playground movement fuels civic pride across cities
A detailed survey traces playgrounds from private clubs to municipal systems, highlighting Chicago and New York as models. It notes Roosevelt praise, reduced delinquency, and growing state and local funding across many cities, with Manchester and Boston cited for expansion and reforms. It concludes with a call to broaden access and sustain healthful play for youth.
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Frederic J. Haskin
To Take Home Small Packages Meant Shorter Hours
Shorter hours were introduced for saleswomen, drivers, and delivery boys to enable taking home small packages. The change affected staff responsibilities and store operations.
Lease for Burnet House Ends After Extended Negotiations
Fragmentary notes indicate the Burnet House company faces expiration of its lease on the Burnet House building. Negotiations for a renewal or sale of the lease have been ongoing, with recent actions described as reaching a stated extension or settlement.
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Burnet House
Lees
English Beauty Arrives as World’s Perfect Form
Maude Odell, England’s $10,000 prize beauty, arrives in New York hailed as the most perfect woman in the world. She has posed after classic statuary in London and won the Eugene Sandow medal, with appearances planned at European salons and the Lincoln Square Theater on November 16.
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Maude Odell
England
Heraldéa
Miss Odell
London
Eugene Sandow
Odell
Sappho
Psyche
Lincoln Square Theater
Best Morning Shopping Hours Boost Service Speed
From 8 30 to 12 in the morning the best hours for shopping as service is quickest and orders can be packed during the day saving much night work.
Jury Convicts Lied in Col umbus Bribery Case
Fred Bea former service director was found guilty by a Columbus common pleas jury Judge Rogers of taking a $1000 bribe on January 19 1908 from Henry C Lang Columbus Superintendent of the Cleveland Trinidad Paving Company Lang was fined last June for bribing Lied and Immel who also faced prison terms Lied and Immel received related indictments and a new trial motion was planned.
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Henry C. Lang
Columbus
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Lied
Fred. J Immel
Service Board
Atlanta Campaign Ends in Bitter Civic Row
Atlanta vote campaign ends with claims of victory by both sides. James G. Woodward, twice mayor, and Robert F. Maddox, entered after a citizen mass meeting protesting Woodward conduct, are the nominees in the Democratic primary.
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Bazaar to educate women and advance suffrage rights
A New York Equal Suffrage bazaar at the Martha Washington hotel teaches women how to be expert homemakers and participate in public affairs as intelligent voters. It showcases inventions to ease washing ironing cooking and baby care while raising funds for the suffrage cause.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Martha Washington Hotel
Eagles Elect Officers at Cincinnati Aeries 142
Cincinnati Eagles Aeries No. 142 held its annual election last evening selecting officers led by President William G. Beatty and Vice President J J Christopher. Other officers include Chaplain William J Guilfoyle Secretary Louis J Broérman Treasurer Henry Hoetner Inside guard Leo Hoff Outside guard Charles Carpenter with trustees Gus Kummer G J Gutsweller Robert Stoecklin. Physicians named were PD Pearce Dre Ai Busch and Dr J Bw Pierring. Schweitser and Stoecklin tied for trustee with 41 votes each.
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Cincinnati Eagles
Aeries No. 142
William G. Beatty
J. J. Christopher
William J.guilfoyle
Louis J. Broérman
Henry
Hoétner
Leo Hoff
Charles Carpenter
Gus Kummer
G. J. Gutsweller
Robert Stoecklin
Birds to Be Discussed by William L Fifey Lecture
William L Fifey, noted bird enthusiast and educator, will discuss wildfowl protection at a public event. He notes President West has designated two large areas in California for wildlife conservation, highlighting Audubon Society involvement and related historical context.
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Philadelphia
Wiliam L. Fifey
Finley
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Engineers Plan to Avert Strike in Pittsburgh Area
Pittsburg December 1 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Pennsylvania railroad face strained relations though a strike west of Pittsburg is not expected. The union says its general board lacks recognition in grievance settlements while the company cites discipline as the dispute. A vote had been taken and the case was sent to a board of mediation.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Mediation Hearing For Penn Railroad Engineers
Closed door session of the Erdman law mediation board heard further testimony in the Pennsylvanian railroad engineers' complaint against Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh to prevent a strike. Hearing adjourned until Thursday as General M Peck of the western Pennsylvania system could not attend today.
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Charlies P. Neill
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Pittsburg
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Pennsylvania
Fight for Equal Salary for Women Teachers in New York
Women teachers plan a new bid for legislative action to win salaries equal to male colleagues. With election results favoring supporters and many incumbents returned, a bill is to be drafted for introduction at the session start.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Seabo Air Line Receiver Seeks $900000 Rolling Stock
The receiver of the Seato Air Line Railroad asks for bids on new rolling stock totaling 900000 dollars. Fifteen locomotives and 700 freight cars are included, with preparations under way for track material purchases of iron steel.
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Baltimore
Seato Air Line Railroad Company
Nurse’s Satchel Stolen From Nurses Home
A thief snatched a nurse’s satchel from the Nurses' Home at 1027 Wesley Avenue. The suspect, who grabbed Misa Anne Pierce and Miss Elaine Kittell as they walked on John Street, fled with a purse containing six dollars and a Bible.
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