The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-14

preparation and partly hy public sub
sti4pl ION. IL ls my belief that every
ctlzch or Detroit desires TO have some
small share in the entertainment Of
these venerable visitors and rrcom-
MEND that your Honorable Body APP
proprihte the entire sum OF $50, 900 FOR
the convention instead OF requiring a
tmall proportion OF our people TO bear
the burden
CONSTRUCTION or MUNICIPAL
BUILDING.
Your Honorable Booty vi1l ~ha'tfv
DE asked TO approve plans for the new
municipal buHdIug. Az -.
property bounded hy clinton
btuubirn ard ST Antoine streets, at
a cost OF $1,000, 900. / ann INFORMED.
that Ia their present form, these plans
provide for the housing OF the criminal
courts. health department, police de-
partment and poor commission The
congestion OF the city hall is apparent
10 all ~ YOU The civil service COM
mission was compelled To- obtain quar-
ters In a nearby office building and we
shall soon be required 20 supply Of
Noes for the street railway commits
sion
! am in hearty accord consequently.
with tho suggestion OF Hon George
II. SenkelI commissioner OF public
works. that hotore these plans are APP
proved. the office needs at all city de-
partmcnts.. be thoroughly discussed bs
city officials. with the intention or
providing space I'm the new building
Tor those departments which are IN
need OF additional room today.
We Will Justly deserve the criticism
heaped upon us II We permit costly
building 10 be erected and then learn
that II does not meet our requirements.
~ Is my idca that this building should
De constructed with its utility rather
IMAM It's architectural beauty I'm mind
FAIRGROUNDS
\ potent factor In the decrease Of
!!aWIessness among the youthful. aud
The cultivation OF a sturdy young
citizenship. is the much discussed
playground. Detroit DESPITE All Its
natural advantages has been hack-
ward In the movement 10 obtain re-
SSfIea,lon space IN thickly populated
take hold Of this matter with detern-
NATION and appropriate each wear a
liberal sum for the purchase OF play
ground property, in sections OF the
clty where romping space is sadly
lacking
El.EcTRIF'f RAILROADS WITHIN
CITY LIMITS
Health, cleanliness and the comfort
or our people demand that we take a
Step forward in seeking 10 have the
railroads passing through the city.
substitute electric FOR steam propelling
power
elimination Of unnecessary noise
ana the III effects OF the smoke nuis-
auee has resulted In other cities whore
TINS innovation has been introduced
In all likelihood an order from tho
state railroad commission would De
necessary TO obtain the change desired
J recosmend that your Honorable
Body carefully consider this suQges-
ton and petition the railroad commits.
sion for its adoption
Economical Rond building.
An Improvement worthy OF more
than passing notice il Commissioners
Dusts substitution OF a hard surface
on the boulevard for the softer and
more costly material previously laid.
The new surface is not only more de-
sirable for trafTlc but SC obyiates the
necessity OF frequent and expensive
repairs During the coming wear. |
hope 10 see another stretch OF the
boulevard treated in the same man
ner.
Educational Facilities
Detroit may Justly look with pride
on It's splendid educational system.
second TO none in the United States
II should be our endeavor 70 maintain
this high standard OF efficiency by
granting liberal allowances TO enable
flI3se In control to continue the in
PRODUCTION or up-to-d date methods.
Financial Condition of CITY.
~ Is gratifying TO know that the
funds entrusted to the care OF public
officials have been zealously eXpend ed
during the past year. There has been
no extravaganza or careless use OF APP
preparations. Our city's credit il OF
the highest True some difficulty has
nicipal bonds. but l believe the pro-
posed increase In the interest rate
Will remedy this condition.
Conclusion.
The year just ended has been free
OF scandal and accusation OF wrong