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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1906
Page
3
The 36 inch main could not be stopped despite multiple valve attempts leading to water cuts across the city. Cars halted and hospitals relied on tank wagons as engineers struggle to seal the leak and restore supply by morning amid public criticism of valve locations and department data.
Interviews with President Marx Director Markley and Director Hill show confidence water will be restored soon as repairs proceed. They praise the repair team and note investigations into the cause while deflecting blame and suggesting a hydraulic engineer may have helped.
An old time advertisement extols Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to calm nerves and restore vitality. It claims no alcohol content and endorsement by medical authorities, listing ingredients like Golden Seal root Stone root and Black Cherrybark along with claims of overall digestive and systemic benefits.
Mayor Dempsey warned Cincinnati residents to conserve water tomorrow regardless of visible conditions. He stressed that every small amount counts and individual waste could total disastrously.
Residents hear assurances from Mr Hill and Mr Herschede that water delivery is being pursued and should proceed within a reasonable timeframe. A meeting ends with mutual acknowledgment of effort and continued work to resolve the supply.
The Water Works supplied sprinkling carts to hilltop hospitals to ease a water shortage. A 500 gallon cart was sent to the German Deaconess Hospital on Clifton Heights around 4 p.m., and other hospitals later received water. Chief Conway of the Salvage Corps notes it is premature to discuss insurance implications without a fire event.
Laborers up to their necks waded in water as fire engine No 4 pumped four feet from a manhole after valves were shut off. The operation required driving the engine onto railroad tracks with Pennsylvanian crews stopping work until safe. John W Hill led the effort with city officials present including Benzenberg Her schede Keefe and Dempsey. Only the West End low service district below Third Street between Cutter and State streets lost water while the rest had limited supply. Police cleared the crowd as valves were sealed and residents faced water shortages.
Acting Chief Engineer Benzenberg of the new Water Works attributes trouble to the run-down condition of the old Water Works. He says officials are not responsible and that no tampering or valve meddling occurred by his department, asserting the issue lies with the obsolete distribution system.
Mayor Dempsey had a busy day as he met with Superintendent Lee of the traction company and President Marx of the Board of Public Service to explore ways to shut off water for the pipes while keeping water for boilers. He then conferred by phone with Water Works Department staff and many residents from his law office, as the line to the water service stayed hot.
Amid a water works crisis John W. Hill a hydraulic and filtration expert is favored to become permanent chief engineer. Public Service Directors and city administration credit his quick, capable response during the emergency and express confidence he could accept the post.
The Cincinnati Water Works saw Mr Hill placed in temporary charge with absolute powers, described as the czar of the situation. Public Service Director Herschede remained in charge of policy but bowed to Hill on mechanical matters, with any disputes needing board appeal.
Mt Auburn residents gathered at the Presbyterian Church to establish a Standing Vigilance Committee aimed at securing immediate water relief. Rev Dr Dudley Rhodes and Dr H M Curtis led calls for action, with members named to press City Hall officials and prevent political maneuvering. A petition and resolutions urged Mayor and Fire Chief Millikig to curb fireworks during the water shortage and noted risks to local orphans.
A collection of letters extols Peruna as a cure for chronic female ailments. Letters from Elizabeth Sharpe of Providence and others praise relief from constipation indigestion malarial fever catarrh and stomach issues after five weeks of use. Numerous lines claim renewed energy and ability to perform housework.
As a water famine grips the city since yesterday morning, Mt. Auburn and Avon Dale hospitals report severe distress with flushing toilets and limited supplies. Christ's Hospital and Jewish Hospital suffer worst. City Hospital deploys pumps and a self-made sterilizer to ration 48 hours of water.
A large Cincinnati and Ohio delegation heads to Philadelphia for the National Republican League golden jubilee convention June 17 to 20. Ninety four delegates include six at large and four from each district plus party officers and national reps. Notables Asa W. Jones and Scott Bonham lead the Ohio group with veterans of Fremont era among the speakers.
The Niagara to The Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company report details the continuing operation and route developments. Officials discuss navigation improvements and service reach between key ports and surrounding regions.
The Ohio Mechanics Institute closed its closing day at Sixth and Vine streets. Students displayed water color architectural designs and sepia drawings of homes, blueprints and castings, whole and parts of machines, and kinematic drawings. Exhibits included chemical substances, cabinet work, furniture pieces by students, and a china painting and embroidery table.
Memorial services at the Confederate Cemetery Camp Chase near Columbus were led by Colonel James Blackburn. He criticized Rev. Father Thomas Ewing Sherman for attempting travel with an armed escort along General Sherman’s march route. Flowers from across the South marked the graves.
Cape Town June 9 reports say a German force in the Karas Mountains German Southwest Africa was surprised by rebels. Two German officers and twelve soldiers were killed in the engagement.
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