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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
4
Rev C B Steele reports the shooting of two horses in the Central Mel parish residence area at about 7 o clock. He notes two men prowling the property fired seven shots before the animals died. He contends the execution of the horses was cruel and there was a crowd present. no suspects named and no trace found.
The Lansing Supreme Court session disposed of several cases including Affimed Fredonia National Bank v Dutcher and others. It reversed Zibbie v Zibbie Est. Modified and affirmed Sarder v Serder and Sehuite v Anditar General among actions noted for the Dec 2 ruling.
M Y Bradford a Lansing bank examiner arrived in the city to shape the avenues of Chippewa County and Central Savings banks so they may open tomorrow. In St Louis investigators continued probes into municipal corruption as the December spring jury began. James Campbell, sought by officers, returned home and may aid in uncovering the money allegedly distributed by ex Sheaker Chanies F Kelly to delegates. A planned University club is being formed by prominent lawyers and professionals to combine social and educational aims.
Ashman Street sewer plan dominates a long council session with mayor Strachey presiding. Estimates shift from 25 500 to about 12 500 for a sewer from Portage avenue to Spruce street and the Power canal. Protests arise against saloon limit changes on Ridge Street and Portage Avenue east as aldermen debate committee revision of the entire limits.
The Weitzel lock is being laid up earlier this year with December work starting on the same date as last year. The Poe canal operations may extend later than previous years, with navigation potentially suspended after mid December depending on weather. The Canadian canal will stay open till Christmas if weather allows. A schooner Celtic, cargo 1809 tons of coal, disappeared after a Saturday storm near De Tour with nine crew aboard.
William Johnson told police he witnessed a sailor fall from Perry's dock after leaving a bottle on a dockside walk. He described meeting two men on the pier and seeing the sailor vanish into the water with a single sound heard. Authorities notified ship captains but no crew member missing notice had been received.
Benno Rhonert assistant engineer in charge of the river survey will complete his work at Little Rapids in two or three days and move his crew up river to prepare triangulation stations for winter soundings through the ice. The widening of the channel from 500 to 1000 feet at Round Island near Cedar Point and at the Whaiskai Bay middle grounds is planned, with Rhonert’s work serving as a precursor.
An expert investigation notes the mine shows unusual promise with rich ore. a shaft is being sunk on the property held by M F McDonald and stock is being subscribed for, indicating strong investor interest in the venture.
The secretary of the treasury submitted to Congress the government service estimates for the year ending June 30, 1904 totaling 589,189,112, about 2.8 million less than the 1903 figure. Largest items include Treasury 172,313,530, War 730,555,500, Navy 84,795,800, Interior 195,078,520. Tax collection turmoil noted with Deadman and Edie McLaren as city officials handling waxes revenue. first-day receipts reached 83. Dr. J. Griffin is credited as the initial tax settler. Local property assessments total 175,702.53 at 1.87 per sid. Copper Queen Mining Co orders 35,000 words of machinery, to be installed upon arrival. officers predict strong stock growth from 1.95 to a much higher value within six months.
The article reports lawmakers debating stronger enforcement of the Sherman Anti Trust Law and questions raised about its breadth. It notes the day’s events in Washington including the swearing in of Senator Alger and the reading of the President's annual message.
Washington December 2 The judiciary committee opened its first meeting this morning and moved to push an anti trust measure quickly through Congress. Jenkins of Wisconsin acting chair due to Fudge retirement, Maine’s chair. A subcommittee will begin work and Littlefield hopes to report the bill before adjournment for Christmas. Continued on page 3.
Revenue figures show canal traffic exceeding forecasts as December shipments lift the season’s total toward a record 26,000,000 tons. November’s load includes 25,702,635 bushels of wheat and related grain movements from the head of the lakes.
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