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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1928

Page

3

Dalton paving project on Grant Oak and nearby streets noted

The Village of Dolton seeks a six percent annual assessment for the cost of road improvements on Grant Street Evera Street Oak Street Harding Avenue and related roadways. The plan includes grading curbing Portland cement pavement and storm sewer work with a ten year payment term. The final hearing is Feb 27 1928 with objections allowed. Commissioner Joseph L Lochner signs.

Board of Village of Dolton Grant Street Evera Street Oak Street Sibley Street Stewart Avenue Harding Avenue Chicago Street Dalton Cook County Illinois Joseph L. Locher A. D

Water service line project planned in Dalton village

The Dalton village Board of Trustees orders construction of 1/2 inch water service pipes with brass taps and shut-offs along Cottage Grove Avenue from Main Street to Michigan City Road and 148th to 254th Streets. The ordinance is on file with the Village Clerk and the project will be paid in five annual installments at 6 percent interest.

Dolton trustees approve lead service pipe installation across multiple lots

The Dolton Board orders construction of three quarter inch lead service pipes with brass taps and shut offs to run along Grant Evers and Oak Streets, connecting to the main and extending to 23 feet from street centers. The detailed lot blocks span Calumet Sibley Center Addition and surrounding sections in Township 36 North Range 14 East.

Dolton Grant Evers Oak Streets Maid Eteven Calumet Sibley Center South West North East Est Hall North East Quarter

Property assessment hearing for Dalton village streets

The Cook County Court will hold a final hearing on February 27, 1928, regarding the assessment of costs for street improvement in Dalton village north of line of South Twenty acres, West Half, Northeast Quarter. Assessments are payable in five annual installments with 6 percent interest. Objections may be filed in court before the hearing. Commissioner Feb. 10-17.

Dalton Cook County Illinois Joseph L. Locher Board of Trustees Dolton Grant Street Evers Street Oak Street Calumet Sibley Center South West North East West Hall North East Quarter Township

Village of Dalton to Assess Sewer Improvement Costs

The village trustees order six inch sanitary sewer connections on Cottage Grove Avenue linked to the Maid Street sewer with lines extending to Michigan City Road and 148th through 154th Streets. An assessment for benefits, payable in five annual installments at 6 percent interest, will be heard February 27, 1928, in Cook County Court.

Boara Ou i Wolton Cottage Grove Avenue Maid Street Said Street Main Street Michigan City Road 148Th Street 154Th Street Dalton Cook County Illinois Joseph L. Locher

Dalton Village to Levy Sewers Assessment on Large Parcel List

The Cook County Court will hold the final hearing on February 27, 1928, at 10:00 AM on the assessment of the cost of a sewer improvement in Dalton Village. The project covers extensive lots in Calumet division and surrounding blocks, with six percent interest on the five installments.

Hittite Relics Unearthed At Tel el Hosen In Beth Shan

Archaeologists from the Pennsylvania University museum led by Alan Rowe report six Canaanite temples at Tel el Hosen near Beth Shan. Items include serpents cult artifacts from Anatolia, a blue faience eye of Horus ring, a Hathor headed bronze standard, and a door jamb portrait of an Egyptian officer Rameses West Kephesh. The find links to the Beth Shan inscriptions and the House of Dagon.

Jerusalem Palestine Egypt Pennsylvania University Museum Alan Rowe Tel el Hosen Biblical Beth-Shan Seti Rameses I Rowe Thothmes III Cypress Anatolia Babylonia Thothmes Iiii Hathor Sutekh Horus Rameses West Kephesh Rameses II Dagon Saul Gilboa

Court Notice Dated February 10 1928

Legal notice in Dalton Illinois states a court action with a deadline to appear and defend by a specified day in a case involving Joseph L. Locher. The text references a date in February 1928 and mentions defense obligations and court timing.

Pacific Exports to South America Show Big Gain

Exports from Pacific coast states to South American republics rose 236 percent from 1913 to 1926, hitting over 15 million dollars in 1926. Ecuador Bolivia Peru and Chile accounted for 86 percent of their combined export trade, with demand for wheat lard fish fruit lumber and petroleum noted by the Commerce Department.

Washington Pacific South America Department of Commerce Ecuador Bolivia Peru Chile Department United States

New Barrier for Auto Bandits in England

London police adopt a new traffic barrier to deter motor bandits. The two three-quarter barriers form an artificial S bend to force slower speeds, with sharp devices to rip tires if a car attempts to crash through.

London

Illinois Leads in Highway Network and Gas Use In Six Months

Illinois motorists used 16 more gallons per car than the U S average over six months while paying $1 06 less tax per car. The state averaged 200 gallons per vehicle with a $4 tax, versus 186 gallons and $5 06 tax nationally. Health data show diphtheria 178 cases, scarlet fever 358, pneumonia 321 under quarantine with Cook county and Chicago accounting for many cases. Illinois ranked second in national building activity with Des Plaines Oak Park and Rock Island posting large gains and sharp December increases.

Illinois Union United States I. D. Rawlings Cook -Ounty Chicago Monroe County St. Clair County Cook County Champaign County Cumberland County la Salle County McLean County Rock Island County Sangamon County Winnebago County Kane County National Monthly S. W. Straus & Co Des Plaines Oak Park Rock Island

State Supreme Court May Rule on 1927 Primary Law

The court's decision on the primary election law of 1927 could trigger a rush by state officials to circulate petitions before February 20 if upheld, or push for a full primary if invalid. Candidates fear delays as seven justices prepare to hear the case called by Chief Justice Heard. If upheld petitions may be filed for an April 10 primary, though Secretary Emmerson’s authority to file officially is doubtful.

State Supreme Court Supreme Justices Heard Emmerson

Prison records shielded from public view under Illinois law

Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom cites statutes barring public access to state prison records for criminals judged or suspected of crime. He says records serve only identification and are not public, with limited disclosure by wardens to aid in apprehension or identification of offenders.

Illinois Roy W. Ide State Department of Welfare Oscar E. Carlstrom

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