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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
10
City council approves a vacation plan and surveys the mayor's examiners report amid disputes over council salaries for missed meetings. Members defend pay, seek legal clarity, and push temporary rules while weighing street and sewer projects and lamp changes.
Water pumps at Front Street strain to meet demand as five boilers carry sixty five pounds with one gauge at 120 pounds. Firemen fear an overworked system while boiler gauges deteriorate and station staff refuse details, directing inquiries to Mr. Herschede.
Citizens in Mt Auburn Walnut Hills Avondale and Clifton drank and bathed as mains refilled and pressure rose after heavy outages. Mayor Dempsey pledged aggressive fixes including possible new engines and up to 100000 dollars, while valve supply from Ludlow Mfg faced strike delays and ongoing efforts to boost Eden Park reservoir service.
System exceeds average daily consumption in several cities with Toledo at 11 million gallons and a 45 million capacity, Indianapolis 17 million with 25 million capacity, Detroit 60 million with 152 million capacity, Covington 3 million with 10 million capacity, and Newport 2 million with 4 million. Master Mechanic Meredith blames outside pumping issues while Mt. Auburn residents praise Superintendent Lee for delivering 5 000 gallons via sprinkling car. City tram service aids water wagon distribution on the hill.
An effort by the Duckworth Club to whitewash the Water Works matter is reported with orators pleading for charity and suspension of judgment during the regular proceedings.
The report notes water supply usage varies by city with Toledo using four times and Detroit three times the standard consumption. It highlights pumping capacity differences in surrounding cities and how these influence daily water availability.
76 year old An ot Tan Haft, living with daughter in law Anna Haft near the Zoo, bought a 38 caliber revolver to end his life. It discharged prematurely injuring his left leg. He told Dr L S Colter en route to Christ Hospital that he planned to die by his own action but would wait for natural death.
At the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music graduation tonight Bishop Henry Spellmeyer will address the class. Graduates include May Margaret Brockman Alice Davenport Langdon Jean McCrosky Florence Grace Graeter Nina Esther Block Maude Sutherland Jessie Getzendanner Adele Marie Parden Stella Louise Demnertine and Clara Noka. The Conservatory Orchestra led by Pier Adolfo Tirindelli will perform.
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