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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
3
City auditors found more than 7 million in the treasury though city funds show little actual cash for operations. The balance includes bond proceeds, water works funds, and trust accounts, leaving about 600 thousand available for general city needs after deductions and outstanding vouchers.
Seventy two years ago the Cincinnati Commercial printed a 400 line New Year poem on a separate sheet. The 1853 greeting, titled New Year’s Address to the Patrons, was distributed with morning editions to subscribers and carried by carriers who received a monetary reward.
C Rout song assistant director of the United States Veterans Bureau testified for the defense that awarding the Northampton Massachusetts hospital contract to Pontiac Construction of Detroit served the government. He said the Planning Committee twice considered the bid, noting a lower bid from Northeastern Construction New York but a decision aligned with time being essential to complete foundations quickly amid pressure to expand hospital facilities in 1922. The Army engineers had advised Northeastern for a 120 day delivery, but the committee favored Pontiac despite the longer lead times.
Special to The Commercial Tribune from Hamilton Ohio reports Judge R S Woodruff of the Pro bate Court seeks answers after 1924 shows 200 fewer marriage licenses than 1923. The yearly totals run 1 094 in 1923 to 894 in 1924 as he reviews trends and social changes.
Washington reports the joint Congressional Post Office sub committee agreeing to recommend one year effectiveness for the administration bill raising postal rates and salaries. Hearings end as the sub committee reviews rate amendments while Postmaster General New forecasts self sufficiency by 1926 amid record 1924 business and strong holiday throughput.
W A Sanders of the Cincinnati Traction Co paid Alfred Deckebach city auditor 87500 as franchise taxes for late 1924 with a note that the money was borrowed and to be repaid from 1925 receipts. The finance committee will consider a 20000 appropriation for the city solicitor and a Monday public hearing on a new traction franchise, with Mayor and opponents demanding a 7 percent fare guarantee.
Culver Military Academy will showcase moving pictures of winter and summer activities at a Culver Alumni meeting at the Gibson Friday evening January 9. Colonel A R Elliott will give a talk and headline the banquet earlier in the evening. Over 300 Cincinnati boys have attended the school in 20 years. Public and parochial school children may view the films at the Veterans Memorial Clubhouse 322 Broadway at 4 o clock noon January 9.
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