Bonds to fund Gilbert Avenue Guild Viaduct project
A proposal calls for authorizing an outlay of 540000 dollars to finance the Gilbert Avenue Guild Viaduct project under the pension rules.
12 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1907
Page
1
A proposal calls for authorizing an outlay of 540000 dollars to finance the Gilbert Avenue Guild Viaduct project under the pension rules.
City Council voted under suspended rules to issue 540000 dollars in bonds for the Gilbert Avenue viaduct superstructure. The measure also authorizes comfort stations at Fountain Square ends costing about 25000 dollars and defers some condemnation actions for parks. Other actions include road and sidewalk work and a plan to inspect elevators and smoke control.
Panama March 1 A personal difficulty has risen between William F Sands secretary of the American Legation and M Rosenthal a leading French pear merchant in Panama. The disagreement stems from remarks Rosenthal made about Secretary Rodd. The duel encounter has been arranged and may occur tomorrow.
J Pierpont Morgan met with President Roosevelt in Washington to urge action easing public anxiety over railroad investments. A White House meeting with four leading railroad presidents and possibly E H Harriman is planned to discuss relations with the government.
Senate Military Affairs inquiry into the Brownsville Texas affray resumes. Witness Howard testifies guards around barracks heard distant gunfire but saw no men flee. In California, Roosevelt presses Gillette to suspend action on Japanese exclusion measures pending a letter. Sacramento Assembly declines to act. Additional dispatches cover San Antonio court-martial and Tokyo views on passport restrictions.
Louisville on March 11 saw violence injuring about a dozen as a street railway strike reduced service. Cars ran with minimal police protection amid pro union sentiment, with numerous clashes and several workers hurt including a motorman and clerks.
Zion City residents cling to Dowie loyalists after his death as Deacon Cutler and six assistants lead the church in services. Belief centers on Overseer Bryant as successor while a new prophetess Mrs Colman preaches visions of calamity to deter lax followers. Colman hails from Zurich and California roots with Swiss ties.
The American Federation of Labor led by Secretary Frank Morrison protested to the Second Assistant Postmaster General over Louisville streetcar operators using United States Mail signs on cars not carrying mail. The department vows strict enforcement and has ordered an investigation into the Louisville complaint.
In Concord New Hampshire Fred W Baker and Dr E J Foster Eddy become additional parties plaintiff as next friends of Mrs Mary Baker Eddy in the suit seeking an accounting of her property from Christian Science Church leaders. Baker claims Mrs Eddy is secluded and unable to manage affairs with Frye blocking access to her. Dr Foster Eddy says Eddy is unable to handle her business and that defendants control her.
In Lexington on March 11 a disguised female assassin invaded Judge James Hargis's Jackson residence and fired at him. His nephew June Jett fired at the intruder, who escaped unharmed. Feud tensions remain high as Hargis’ transfer from Breathitt to Elliott County intensifies threats against his life.
Cincinnati labor leaders face a strike dispute as Louisville street car workers strike and police agents recruit in Cincinnati. About sixty men were sent in last night by a detective agency to replace striking workers, with another force expected this morning and promises of five weeks of work and possible permanent positions.
In Knoxville Tennessee March 1911 jurors found Robert B Oliver and six foremen not guilty on peonage charges. The mixed jury of eleven whites and one black delivered the verdict in the US Circuit Court with Judge Clark presiding.
Mrs. Jennie L. Hollenbeck wife of ex State Fire Marshal 8 D Hollenbeck filed suit for alimony today in Chardon Ohio. The complaint alleges infidelity and that all their property was conveyed to the husband.
In New York on March 11 the Thaw case entered rebuttal as District Attorney Jerome and defense counsel Delmas sparred over Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's testimony. Justice Fitzgerald barred using the story to prove facts, focusing on its effect on Thaw's mind rather than truth.
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