Day in history for July 9, 2001

1876 -- 125 years ago

Colonel Flagler received a requisition for a large lot of war material to be sent to Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming territory. It is probable that a few regiments of volunteers will be raised for the purpose of bringing the Indians into subjection.

1901 -- 100 years ago

The thermometer reached 103.4 degrees, the hottest day recorded since the establishment of the local weather bureau in 1871.

1926 -- 75 years ago

The finishing touches were applied to the resurfacing of 12th Street from 4th Avenue south to 18th Avenue, Rock Island.

1951 -- 50 years ago

Circuit Judge Ray I. Klingbiel of East Moline and his daughter, Miss Donna Rae Klingbiel, are authors of two articles in the spring issue of Law Forum, published by the University of Illinois College of Law. Judge Klingbiel's article is a 30-page piece on ``Relief from Judgments.'' Miss Klingbiel is the writer of an article on immunity of non-resident witnesses from the service of civil processes.

1976 -- 25 years ago

Motorists appeared puzzled, pedestrians uncertain, city engineers worried and onlookers amused as Moline's 5th Avenue today became a two-way street after more than 20 years as a one-way. Workers began turning off the traffic signals between 11th and 27th streets about 8 a.m., as stop signs were uncovered along 5th Avenue intersections. Cars dodged traffic cones and continued using the wrong lanes and pedestrians dodged cars at crosswalks left without traffic signals.

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