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April 8, 1901
Akron Daily Democrat
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The Southern Ohio Traction Co. obtains a franchise to build a 56-mile electric trolley line connecting Dayton, Hamilton, and Cincinnati, marking the first such approval since the Cincinnati Consolidated Co.'s dominance; construction starts soon.
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FRANCHISE Permitting S. O. T. Co. to Enter Cincinnati.
The Southern Ohio Traction Co., has secured its much desired franchise providing right-of-way into Cincinnati.
This is the first instance of any electric company's securing rights for a trolley line in Cincinnati since the power of the Cincinnati Consolidated Co., became so far-reaching. The proposed road of the southern Ohio Traction Co., will be 56 miles long. It will connect Dayton, Hamilton and Cincinnati. The terms of the franchise permits the company to extend a line two miles into Cincinnati. Work on the line will begin at once.
The Southern Ohio Traction Co., has secured its much desired franchise providing right-of-way into Cincinnati.
This is the first instance of any electric company's securing rights for a trolley line in Cincinnati since the power of the Cincinnati Consolidated Co., became so far-reaching. The proposed road of the southern Ohio Traction Co., will be 56 miles long. It will connect Dayton, Hamilton and Cincinnati. The terms of the franchise permits the company to extend a line two miles into Cincinnati. Work on the line will begin at once.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Franchise
Trolley Line
Cincinnati
Southern Ohio Traction Co.
Dayton
Hamilton
What entities or persons were involved?
Southern Ohio Traction Co.
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton
Story Details
Key Persons
Southern Ohio Traction Co.
Location
Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton
Story Details
The Southern Ohio Traction Co. secures a franchise for a 56-mile trolley line connecting Dayton, Hamilton, and Cincinnati, extending two miles into Cincinnati; work begins immediately.