The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-03

of the terms under which the viaduct
should be built.
Every man seen urges the immediate
need of q viaduct particularly on First
avenue, the only difference of opinion be.
ing as to the terms under which 1t shall
be constructed. Here are some express
sions made yesterday:
...- c. NJ. Campbell
1--WE must have a viaduct over the
railroads on First avenue" said c. NJ.
Campbell of woodlawn last night. "As
citizen of Woodlawn I have seen half
dozen awful grade crossing accidents,
and have watched the Increasing dangers
with fear and trembling
However, l do not like the PROPOSE
tions which the railroads have made,
and l think the city should get much
better terms The railroads could not be
serious in their first proposition"
Frank w. FowllSes
by all means let us have viaducts.
said Frank W. Fowlkes. II think the
city should aid the railroads wherever
practical, but T have not made study
of the conditions, and am not able to
pass Judgment on the proposition sub
mitted.'
j. IT. stokeIey
IT think the city would make a big
mistake should it refuse the proposition
to construct viaduct on First avenue,
said j. T. Stokeley, THE railroads have
made the best concessions, and l think
any sane minded man will admit their
fairness if he familiarizes himself with
the conditions"
John C.. Pugh
Some of the railroads were here be-
fore Birmingham was said John q.
Pugh. land the railroads rights must be
cared for. I think the city should do It's
part If the railroads express willing
ness to go ahead but 1 do not think
any street should be closed until full
and thorough investigation has been
made. AS a rule l am opposed to clos
ing streets anywhere
e. l.. Brown
E. L. Brown, in speaking of the pro-
posed viaduct, said yesterday. Il have
not given the proposition made by the
railroads to the city, with reference to
building viaducts, enough thought or
study to express a positive opinion as to
whether the proposition is fair both to
the railroads and to the city.
It can only state that the city of
Birmingham is blessed In having very
comprehensive and up to date railroad
systems, and as far as 1 know they have
come here and made developments
themselves and aided other develop
ments, without costing the city one cent.
TT is undoubtedly a fact that we need
these viaducts, and to get them we will
doubtless have to give and take, and |
believe the railroads are inclined to do
so and will do their full share"
Dave Williams
Dave williams, recently nominated for
alderman from West End. said yester-
day, in speaking of the tiaduct plans:
IT have not been able to digest fully
the situation. but 1t seems to me that
everything requested by the railroads
represents large total. I do not believe
in shutting off our streets. On the other
hand believe In opening up the present
streets that are closed. I want the VIA
ducts erected quickly, as we need them
very much, but I do not believe the city
should shoulder SO many obligations
John l.. Parker
John L. Parker said: 81 think the plan
submitted by the railroads is a good
working basis from which fair and
equitable result will be obtained. There
are many small details in the offer that
will be Strengthened out and then work
will be on a standard basis. I fully
agree with the expression that the need
for viaduct Is acute, and hope to see
some immediate action"
w. w. Crawford
Carefully analyzing the railroads and
corporations proposition as submitted to
the Mayor and City Council as to con-
structing viaduct either over Twenty
eighth street or First avenue, one can
not help but be impressed with Its fair
ness
"First-The railroads and corporations
propose to construct viaduct at their
expense for the full length Of the street
which is occupied by tracks, waving all
abutting damages, so far as their prop