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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
3
Charles Perry a land looker returns from a timber trip with a 44 pound wildcat carcass the largest of its species seen in the area He also found remains of a two year old doe partially devoured Perry set a deadfall to trap the cat if it returned and checked the site next morning finding the line broken
Attorney General Bird dismissed actions against Western Union Postal Telegraph Quaker Oats Crucible Steel and others to recover 1488 dollars monthly for lacking incorporation filings while doing business in the state. Supreme Court ruling on legislative amendments made collection impossible. Over 125000 dollars in penalties were pursued and some firms had offered settlements for thousands, depriving the state of funds.
The December 167 state crop report shows 77 replies yes on wheat damage vs 653 no and 306 yes on snow cover vs 451 no. Prices for horses, cows, and non milch cattle are similar to last year while sheep, hogs, and dressed pork are notably lower than January 1, 1407.
Lyman Dunning, treasurer of the Owosso Lodge, was brought back from Mowbrider South Dakota to answer embezzlement charges filed by the local Brotherhood of America. The warrant alleges he took 146.50 dollars and notes he previously ran the lodge’s insurance business after taking over from Charles Byerly. He was located on a recently taken homestead by Constable Leanderholt.
Deputy US Marshal O Dunn encountered Iret A Reynolds assistant postmaster of lewia who admitted embezzling 1135 dollars from the post office Reynolds was held to the March term of the grand jury and planned to plead guilty and offer a statement.
Mrs Anna Hasbrook, about to bathe in her Battle Creek home, struck a match and reached for the gas light. The flame ignited her robe and she was quickly enveloped in fire. She untied the ribbon belt and quenched the blaze, but hair on her head and her neck and hands were badly blistered.
The Chicago Lumber Company has purchased the Barker lumber mill from Hines Lumber and will tear it down and move it to Manistique. It will be rebuilt to replace the one burned four weeks ago with a daily capacity of 350,000 feet. Millwright Vanalstine of Ashland will supervise the move and reconstruction.
Casimir Duzicki a Polish man was killed in a street fight at Canfield and Rivard streets in Detroit when two groups of foreigners clashed in the street. He was stabbed through the neck and collapsed after running about a half block from the scene.
Ludwig Heinz, a Muskegon County farmer, sues John Torrent, a Muskegon timber baron, seeking reconveyance of 20 acres deeded in 1805. Heinz claims the deed was worded to let Torrent cut the timber, and that his limited English prevented understanding the transfer until he saw timber being cut.
Mrs Fred Wodden of Britton township feared her four year old Grace would be harmed after a dream. While leaving a Flint photograph gallery Grace wandered onto car tracks and was struck by a train, dying instantly. The mother reported the premonition preceded the fatal accident by weeks.
A Michigan man Henry Rython age 30 killed his sister in law Rhoda Norton 20 and fatally wounded his wife 23 then took his own life in Idaho. Dispatch to North Muskegon mayor Balke mat reported the triple tragedy after Rython moved from Muskegon three months ago with a colony. No reason given.
Kalamazoo County supervisors outraged by failure to arrest N. B. Davis killer. They form a committee to purchase two first class bloodhounds, hoping the dogs would have caught the murderer who fled after the 3 AM Davis murder. Police traced route hours later.
A 10 year old son broke a window when returning from school to find his mother, Mrs. Robert L. Tenney of Lansing, unconscious on a gas stove. Neighbors aided by the boy rescued her from immediate danger, and her condition was stated as hopeful though not out of danger.
Mrs. Mary McCort, 78, of Lansing, died from injuries after being struck by a street car near her home. She was unconscious most of the week, born in Ireland, had lived at the death scene for 35 years, and is survived by three children, 24 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Burglars entered F. C. Wagners residence on Second street Monroe via the cellar door. The family was chloroformed and the house robbed of $200 in jewelry money and old coins. At Gray's home in the third ward valuable jewelry was taken. Three other houses were approached but occupants interrupted the theft.
Starley J. Snyder of Adrian pleaded guilty to perjury for swearing Aman da Terry was 18 when she was 16. Miss Effie Maude Hollenbeck wed Har ry J. Sheppard at Granger Washington. An Escanaba truancy crackdown boosted school enrollment. A Battle Creek fire caused up to 15,000 in losses affecting several shops. Nets lost from Lake Michigan raids and a Detroit mayor talks streetcar fares. Albert F. Newgreen returns to his Lansing family after 16 years away.
Michigan delegates debate a depositor guaranty fund modeled on Oklahoma while considering retention of old banks incentives and the need to protect depositors. Allegations claim offers to block the initiative surface as Knowles denied the claim. The convention advances a preamble naming Almighty God as part of the new constitution.
A lengthy morning session reworks rights of the accused with defeats on adding jury trial for contempt and felonies. Amendments ensure felony defendants get appeals aid funded by the county, while preamble endorsesGod. Juror selection by lot sparked opposition to new county jury commissions. township franchise power drew mixed votes. primary school fund unchanged.
Federal inquiry into Goldfield unrest released. Roosevelt notes that state and county powers could maintain order without federal troops, while operators sought troops to enable wage cuts. Panama Canal plan updates show Goethals prefers locks. Blackburn reduces zone saloons. House debates constitutionality and bank bill proposals proceed amid policy clashes. Security probes into Seaboard plan spark GOP Senate interest. Remount stations and officer remounting proposed to boost Army horsemanship.
A Washington correspondent argues the Pacific coast lacks defenses as a fleet of sixteen battleships sails, warning San Diego and San Pedro are exposed and San Francisco defenses are weak. He urges rapid coastal protections, drydocks, and harbors like a defended San Diego harbor with land forts and ships ready for coast service.
Reports show Hudson Wisconsin forming a new machinists union as Glass Workers' Union holds 6,000 members with 10.88 in treasury. London forms a Canadian labor party branch. wages rise for British miners. Denver bartenders seek eight hour day. Hamilton barbers push for higher pay and threaten strikes. British trade union congress to meet Sept. 7 in Nottingham. Baltimore labor groups back policemen’s weekly day off. Lynn Massachusetts to host independent shoemakers convention. Minnesota labor leaders urged to run for mayor. lithographic trades to amalgamate. Bethesda quarriers’ long strike noted. Oklahoma Labor Federation backs woman suffrage as a test issue. Minneapolis building trades push to join a central council. AFL leader McEwen invites Western Federation of Miners back to the AFL. Rhode Island Labor League vows to fight trusts. textile workers’ convention yields sixty charters to new unions. hours data from Austria and Washington state co op stores trend.
Dun's Review reports favorable banking developments this week boosting industry. Bank payments reach eleven week high while factories provide jobs, improving morale and reducing labor idle. Iron and steel demand rises as production plans advance. construction costs influence financing timelines. Failures in Chicago district rise to 47 with liabilities over 5,000 noted at 19.
Bradstreet's notes a continued easing in the financial situation with improving collections. Colder weather aids retail distribution and price reductions drive expansion, while wholesalers report better sentiment though overall trade demand remains below normal. US weekly business failures total 451, with Canada at 44. months and prior weeks cited for comparison.
Prices listed for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo and more. Entries cover wheat corn oats rye barley butter eggs potatoes clover seed with ranges and base figures for No 2 and mixed grades. Includes shipping and prime or common quality notes.
Judge Mazel overrules demurrers and orders trial on seven indictments against Standard Oil from Jamestown grand jury last July. In Chicago the U S district attorney seeks higher supersedeas bond for Standard Corp, appealing a $29,240,000 fine from Judge Landis.
Police Commissioner Bingham, in his annual report, declares New York is in the hands of criminals. He asserts many magistrates and higher judges are in league with politicians to shield offenders. He questions how police can operate free from politics when election machinery is in their control. Criminal activity remains the city’s easiest business.
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