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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1901
Page
5
Means That Work on the ES ie c ar axe of ES ie c ar axe will accelerate progress on the East Moline railroad project. Officials announce a swift timetable with steps to advance construction and funding.
Col Hord and Frank Y Keator filed written acceptance for the Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway Company franchising the route through Moline East Moline and Watertown with bonds, construction plans, and a 20 year term. The ordinance outlines track placement, street use, safety rules, fares, electric power, and conditions for bond, operation, and penalties.
The city of Moline authorizes the Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway Company and successors to construct and maintain a street railway on certain streets in Moline Illinois. The ordinance covers equipment and operation by electricity and is section 1L of the city ordinance.
Officials note ordinance void and ineffective as of 1901. Mayor P H Wessel approved the measure in September with city clerk Chas G Carlson attesting the seal. The dated actions occur September 8 and September 16 1901.
August Meinke, an employee of John Volk & Company’s planing mill, was injured Monday when his left hand was caught in machine blades. Doctors amputated the first three fingers. He recently lived in Rock Island and then on Rockingham road in Davenport.
The C B Q will run a special round trip to Springfield on Wednesday Oct 2 1901 at 1.00. Train leaves Moline at 7 00 am arrives Springfield 1145 am. Return train departs Springfield 715 pm. The excursion aims to attract many visitors to the state fair by offering low rates previously unavailable.
A Rock Island store advertises deep discounts on pianos and organs for a 10 day sale. Kimball, Steinway, Hallett & Davis and other makes offered with prices from 75 to 125 for uprights and 178 to 283 for grand styles. Easy monthly terms, limited stock, evenings hours.
The Cordova murder case stayed unresolved as a county grand jury reported 35 true bills, ignored four cases, and found the jail sanitary. Suspects include Williams, Stromberg, Amberg, and others in burglaries and the death of Charles Milne at Dermet’s saloon.
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