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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
4
A historical analysis of Illinois River dam construction, river regulation, and ship canal efforts. It traces the push for six foot depths, state and federal damming, dredging debates, and the shift toward drainage while noting political maneuvering and the evolving view of navigation versus sewage solutions.
The Sanitary Trustees push for extra legislation to fund rapid drainage work while a state supervising board reviews channel size and water flow. Government interest centers on the Chicago river, Lockport and Joliet routes, with the Illinois and Michigan canal as a key link. Estimates warn of heavy costs and submergence risks from dams and new channels, and potential damages from higher water levels downstream.
The passage analyzes removing dams on the Chicago river system to restore a steady river channel and drainage. It weighs health, malaria risk, and agricultural benefits against river trade and legislative action, arguing removal could create a seven foot channel and boost inland commerce and farmland.
The Marshall County Board of Review led by JO Hill meets at the courthouse in Lacon for 30 days to hear tax grievances. It adopts rules with July meetings, 10 am and 2 pm hours, and procedures for petitions, hearings, and assessments.
The document outlines board rules for handling complaints and petitions on assessment changes. It requires written, signed submissions with addresses filed before August, a clerk to docket each petition, numbered filings, and sequential processing. It also allows any board member to notify the board of any known property issues.
The document outlines how a clerk must notify affected persons to show cause why assessments should not change and delays action for three days. It grants rights to be heard before the board in person or by agent, allows petitions for reduction at filing or on a fixed hearing day, and permits amendments with one day's notice of proposed changes.
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