Construction of Hilltop Viaduct Now Certainty
Council adopts suspension of rules to authorize Gilbert Avenue viaduct. The reinforced concrete structure 1185 feet long will run from Eighth and Broadway to Eggleston Avenue with a 57 foot roadway, two tracks, and sidewalks. Bonds totaling 5400000 for property acquisition and construction are authorized, with further measures for street improvements and public works.
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Clifford Martin
Wbighth Street
Broadway
N. Drucker & Co
J. H. Shawe
Edward A. Foy
L. Schreiber & Sons Co
Charlé& Francis
Margaret Schmutte
East Court Street
Richard
Thomas Clifford
J. P. Chapman, Jr
Dublin
Lockstreet
John Carroll
Thomas McCormack
John Teefens
Dan Hurley
Patrick Smith
James A. Gibson
Mary Cronin
Arthur McKenna
B. Storerg
Lucien Wulsin
Trust
Michael Schimrick
Bridget Mulray
Robert Scully
Dennis Donovan
Mary T. Bailey
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Board of Sinking Fund Trustees
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Ohio
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Herman Kenning
Green Township
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Cincinnati
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West Cincinnati
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Milford votes wet in mixed county liquor contest
In Milford split between Hamilton and Clermont counties, voters approved local option wet status by 21, 201 wet to 180 dry. Hamilton side 12 votes favored wets, Clermont side 369 favored wets, with Clermont later barred saloons by Rose law while Hamilton side keeps one saloon run by John Brown.
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Clermont County
Hamilton County
Clermont
Rose County
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Carmichael Kills Man Then Commits Suicide in Battle Run Tragedy
Ill newspaper reports Rev. John H. Carmichael killed Gideon Bowling in a Battle Run church, then burned the body in a stove before dying at a county hospital. His confession describes a confrontation over a proposed wedding and a fatal hatchet fight ending with dismemberment and arson.
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Ill
Battle Run
Mich
Gideon Browning
Carmichael
Columbus Church
Port Huron
Stove
Tillman Attacks Roosevelt Over Timber Deals in Senate
Washington January 11 Senator Tillman received applause as he entered the senate to answer President Roosevelt's criticisms of his Oregon timber land dealings. He read prepared remarks and brief defenses, with galleries packed and lines outside for hours.
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Senate Chamber
RoseVelt
Oregon
Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Senator Tillman
Com
Inauguration of Ohio Governor Har mon Amid Snowstorm and Parade
A large Columbus crowd welcomed Judson Harmon as Ohio governor despite a heavy snowstorm that interrupted the parade. The inaugural featured remarks on reform and Roosevelt with attendance from Republicans and Democrats alike, while many traveled from across the state.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Board of Trade
Taft Enthusiastic At Augusta Barbecue
President elect Taft enjoyed a famed Augusta barbecue on a cotton plantation near town. He ate heartily at the barbecue yet spoke more vigorously at the banquet, with about thirty guests including Charles P Taft and family in attendance.
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Augusta
Charles S. Bohler
Charles P. Taft
Wiliam H. Taft
Violent Pacific Coast Earthquake Shakes Towns
Pacific coast cities report a strong earthquake in Port Townsend Washington at 3 50 pm lasting ten to fifteen seconds. Buildings shook water pipes burst and some water mains flooded homes while Fort Worden Fort Flagler showed no evident damage. Rumors of Mount Baker activity circulated with minor damage at Blaine.
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Fort Flagler
Signal Corps
Alaska
Mount Baker
Blaine
Bellingham Hit by Earthquake Shaking Afternoon
Bellingham, Washington, was shaken by an earthquake at 3 45 this afternoon. Residents reported noticeable tremors and structural movement across the city as officials began inspections. No injuries were immediately reported.
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Bellingham
Wash
Bribery Allegations Circulate in Indiana Senate Fight
Indianapolis January 11. Prosecutor Elliott Hooton investigates rumors that two legislators were approached by a candidate representative offering inducements to switch support. If evidence emerges a grand jury may be convened to probe possible violations of law as the senatorial contest lingers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Elliott R. Hooton
Marion County
Hooton
Sila John W. Kern
Grand Jury
Ars
Kk Men
Estate valuation places Marshall Field's net worth at
The appraisers filed in county court a final estate value of 83,459,032 dollars for the late Marshall Field. They had been working on the figures since his death in Chicago on January 11.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Field
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