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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
1
A mass meeting discusses city lighting needs. The city may buy the current plant or renew a franchise. A thorough study of future requirements and franchise terms is urged, aiming for better service and fair costs. Also included is a statistical note on 1908 farm product value and farm sector contributions to raw materials.
Three unknown robbers entered the Soo post office Sunday night and after bludgeoning deputy postmaster Higgins, secured $2500 from pay envelopes and escaped. Higgins crawled outside, found by Patrolman Roberts near midnight, then taken to hospital. Authorities in both countries join pursuit, possible river crossing toward the ferry dock.
Wealth by the billion was created by the farmer in 1908, says James Wilson, for twelve years secretary of agriculture, in his report to President Roosevelt. Production has been above the average of recent years with few exceptions, and, while some prices have fallen, others have risen.
The lumber market remains weak with little expected increase in activity on the peninsula. Major firms Scott & Howe, Stearns Lumber Co, and Foster-Latimer face only minor disruptions, while smaller companies hold large unsold stocks and plan to wait for market changes. Cedar posts and poles also stay heavily stocked, with no rush to expand inventories.
Sheriff Spencer reports a federal notice placing the entire Michigan cattle herd under quarantine due to foot and mouth disease in Wayne County near Detroit. No live cattle may leave the state. only carcasses with hides and skins removed may exit. Sheep and cattle hides must be disinfected under government inspection. A state quarantine in Wayne County mirrors federal rules.
Osceola Mining reports 1908 refined copper output near 18.6 million pounds for 11 months and a projected annual total around 20.5 million pounds, up from 14.18 million pounds in 1907. Directors, who paid a $2 semi annual dividend six months ago, plan a higher dividend for the latter part of the month due to stronger second half production and higher copper prices.
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