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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
10
Emma Bruns Wetzel, 33, was burned when fumes from a heater ignited portieres and flaming liquid. She collapsed on a stairway as bystanders and patrol officers fought the blaze before being taken to City Hospital in a coma. Damage to the building reached about $200.
The Central Labor Council has arranged a mass meeting and demonstration of unions and workers on Government Square Tuesday night next week. The event aims to express sentiment about the prosecution of labor leaders charged in the Killing of Idaho Governor Steunenberg.
A rail offer lists a round trip to Chautauqua Lake via Erie Railroad costing 11.30 dollars. Travel dates shown include July 6 and July 27 with ticketing details at 416 Walnut Street and the Depot at Fifth and Baymilier.
Albert Brodsky twenty six huckster living at 41 East Clifton avenue was jolted when a street car rear ended his wagon. He suffered a side contusion and possible rib fracture and was unconscious for moments at City Hospital. Herman Thiele seventeen driver of a stop wagon from Winton Place sustained a scalp wound a broken finger and a badly bruised chest after another collision near Winton road and Spring Grove avenue. Ben Keitze fifty two agent seating in a wagon at Seventh and Walnut streets fell forward striking an iron projection and cutting his eyelid.
Receivers Nat Wright and Alfred G Allen claim 2500 capital stock of Canton National Bank and 3000 Beloit Water Gas and Electric bonds deposited by P B Briggs as loan collateral. Briggs asserts personal ownership. Creditors' conference orders sale to cover the loan with surplus held by Bankruptcy Referee Whittaker pending ownership decision.
Directors of the Fall Festival signed a contract with The Shuberts to produce The Blue Moon a musical spectacle at Music Hall for four weeks starting August 28. London import and first American stage performances. James T. Powers may star as lead comedian. Advertising contracts cover seven states.
Engineer John W. Hill warns of private valve tampering and police to stop it. John Geiverman named index clerk at 1000 annually. John Truxell as assistant engineer at 111 a month. John Keller to succeed at Westwood Pumping Station at 21 weekly. Evanston lights complaint referred to the City Electrician. Street Cleaning to force rank weed removal. Mayor Dempsey fines Patrolman Kistner 100 for boat patrol fault. No council meetings during vacation except urgent matters before July 3.
Chief Millikin announces July 1 transfers across ten districts as part of a push to expand the force to 638 officers and add a reserve on duty in every station. He cites 3 418 calls involving morgues homes hospitals and residences and 16 222 patrol wagon calls for the year amid concerns over outside work.
Secretary Moss opened an inquiry into claims against United States Marshal Fagin over political assessments. Statements from witnesses were taken for Washington watchdogs as Doyle tours on routine business. Fagin will provide a personal statement for a report to Washington. Doyle plans to visit Friday and Saturday.
The Repair Department issued instructions for extensive macadam street work starting with harrowing and grading, then rolling three-inch stone, two-inch stone, and wet screenings until water absorption stops. Superintendent Neave estimated costs for street refuse stations at Sixth Broadway 28000 Fifth Freeman 28000 Liberty Central 38000. four traction cars 32000 track spurs 10000 and architects fees 2000. West End businessmen urged repairs on their streets.
The Board of Public Service asked City Solicitor Lowman for opinion on whether W J Browns Sons Coal Co can transfer its 60 000 ton contract for Front Street Pumping Station to Monongahela Coal and Mining Co. The board contemplated rebidding after discovering the bond was drawn in the Monongahela name. President Marx said the issue is in the Solicitor’s hands and may save money.
Exclusive first class tours run by the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line Tourist Department depart Chicago on July 7 July 18 and August 4. Trips include Colorado Utah Yellowstone Park and Pacific Coast with all expenses covered. For itineraries write S A Hutchison Manager Tourist Department 212 Clark Street Chicago.
The Board of Public Safety asked City Solicitor Lowman to draft ordinances approving 60 000 for a fire alarm telegraph system 20 000 for a Fifth street engine house and 5 000 for plugs and castings. The board allowed Mayor Dempsey and President Marx to adjust police gym use by the Engineer's Department. It will forward its 23 eligible names to the mayor who may appoint 10 new policemen.
Health Officer Allen announced the Health Department will stop feeding slop to milk cows though small amounts of fresh slop are not deemed harmful. He argues any quantity worsens stable sanitation and health conditions. A separate line mentions rheumatism treatment by Prescription No. 2,81 from Eimer & Amend.
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