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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
8
City meeting reviews plans for pure water supply including river intake, filtration methods, and artesian wells. Officials consider slow sand versus mechanical filtration, with costs, pumping, and fire protection implications discussed.
The 1901 council reviews D W Mead's report on rapid sand slow sand and artesian systems with cost estimates per million gallons. Officers plan to extend water mains to Stewartville and consider a bid for a new 11 inch water main from Second Avenue.
Public notice invites sealed bids for a sewer line 12 inches along the center of 5th avenue from 24th to 27th streets and an adjacent water main in Moline Illinois. Bids due July 13 1901 at noon, bond required, specifications available from the city engineer, and right to reject bids reserved.
Aldermanic action on filtration methods was postponed to the next regular meeting after debate on three proposed systems. The mayor noted city ordinances ban firearms and fireworks, with a possible suspension by resolution. Firework relaxation for July Fourth 1901 discussed, plus a ban on pistol and blank cartridge shooting. A new teamster licensing ordinance and water rate reform were also proposed.
The Rock Island post office and library close for a day of vacation. Clifford remains under case review for a fatal shooting of Ferdinand Bein. Frank Miller faces abandonment charges with a venue change request. Richard Crampton plans a six week tour ending in Ireland. Adams received jail time and a fine for petty larceny. Richard Orton named commissioner for Spencer Square and J Larkin with others confirmed to the public library board.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway will sell tickets from Mc Clinton and intermediate points at one third fare for round trip on Sunday. Tickets valid only on that day.
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