The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-08-09
PLAN TO BUILD
R0ADT0BRIDGE
YET THIS YEAR
Federal Aid Project Would be
Completed by Time Missouri
River Bridge is Finished
ASK LEASE BE MODIFIED
State Engineer Appears in Com.
mission-Reade Talks Fire
Protection

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the Northern Pacific railroad for Z
5O-foot strip of railroad right-of-way
running in westerly direction from
the center line of Washington street
west, so as to permit the construc
ton Of an underpass Of the railroad
as q part Of the proposed federal aid
Z highway to the new Missouri river
bridge, was made of the city commits
sion last night.
The request was presented by w. H
Robinson, state engineer. and Benton
Baker, attorney, on behalf of the state
highway commission.
It was explained by Mr.. Robinson
and Mr.. Baker that it is desired to
complete plans for the building of the
road from Washington avenue, pro-
jecting Main street so that the high
way can be completed by the time the
bridge is finished, which is expect
ed about December l. The Northern
Pacific railroad, 1t was said, has ex-
pressed willingness to proceed with
the 4 construction of the underpass.
The new highway would be direct
continuation of Main street to the
point Of the underpass, being several
feet closer to the railroad than the
present thoroughfare. The commits
sion decided to view the situation this
afternoon. The state engineer asked
that action be taken as soon as pos
sible so that he could proceed with
his plans.
Talks Fire Protection.
H. L. Reade, former state fire mar
shal. appeared before the commission
urging immediate action "for adequate
fire protection" He urged that
careful investigation be made Of what
other cities have in the way of fire.
fighting apparatus, saying that he
thought Bismarck lis big enough to
inaugurate fire protection that is fire
protection" He urged the employ
ment Of fire chief who would be paid
to give all his time to the city, who
would initiate some ordinances to sub
NIT to the city commission and that
the city have paid or partially paid
all-tims hre department He suggest
ed that in Minot the fire chief super
vises the collection Of garbage in ad-
dition to his other duties, using city
equipment, and said he understood
Bismarck paid $3.50 to $40O month
sOr the collection Of garbage. He urg-
ed the purchase Of fire truck that
had attached to 1t a motor-driven
pump.
Pool Held Safe.
E. M. Stanton, city bacteriologist,
reported on tests of the swimming
pool water saying "from the data OBJ
tanned so far would say that the
pool is In good condition and is safe
for bathing He said that the run
ming in of 5000 gallons Of water daily
into the pool, the amount registered
on the meter, probably had great ef-
feet in keeping the pool clear. He
submitted copy of letter he had
written. to the state board of health
asking local slaughter house be
closed.
Fifteen residents petitioned for
street Light at Rosser and Hannifin
streets. 1t was referred to the street
commissioner.
The following bills were allowed:
Rent for poor ................$ 1000
Bismarck Tribune Co. ........ 70.55
French and Welch Hardware
Co. :. 1853
Humphreys and Mau.e. 900
NJ. H. Atkinson (stamps) ..... 200
Central Meat, Market Getty
Hospital) g. 1885
Bismarck Motor Co. .......... 2.60
st. Alexius Hospital ......... 51.5O
French and Welch, hospital. 11.OO
Wachter Transfer Co.. ...... 1870
w. M. Grifls (sidewalks)..... 1924
W. M. Griff1s (sidewalks) 80. 250.06
Joe Katz (sprinkling) ........ 1880
Street. labor 146.76
Ed. Randel .... $500
Jack Series $500
VIM. Ebeline $500
State Insurance Fund. ....... 4O440