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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
3
Upper Michigan sees snow tonight with clearing and a cold high wind on Thursday. Lower Michigan also reports afternoon snow with tonight snowfall and a cold northwest gale diminishing Thursday.
Local brief notes list visitors to Detroit including Perry, Dolf, Welsh, Par ute, Lauks, Green, Mitchell, Empson, Carroll, BaieMnt and Hitchcock. Wires down hinder market reports from Laidier commission Co. Lillie A. tug carried cargo and passengers for home route via DeTour. Drug store notices promote Holden remedies and tonics amid medical ads. 1960-12-02.
Washington December 3 The senate committee on territories reported a substitute bill to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state named Oklahoma The house considered the coal strike commission amendment but was ruled out of order Several senators spoke for and against the president's authority and the measure passed the house The senate began the immigration bill discussion and adjourned until tomorrow
Sharon Pennsylvania reports a molten metal mishap at South Sharon Siesi Co where Evan Roberts Howard Leir James Lio Durbin and Thomas Rehedly were injured by a ladle overturn. Durbin suffered severe burns while others endured facial and arm injuries. In Kentucky Francfort court grants two new trials in the Powers murder case.
London dispatch says Great Germany plans naval pressure to secure satisfaction from Venezuela. German warships are assembled off the Venezuelan coast and British ships are expected to join soon. The note hints at rapid additional deployments and broader east end developments.
Blumrosen Bros announces a weekly sale to clear stock of black and colored fabrics. Prices drop to 48 cents to 68 cents per yard from prior 65 68, 85 4 yard, 91 25, and 9 4 yard for various textiles. Includes taftta silk at 2 yards for a set price. Goods described as best foreign and domestic makes.
The Marquette Journal lists numerous hunting fatalities and wounds across northern Michigan and Wisconsin during the fall season. Names, dates, and locations appear with reports of accidental shootings, misidentifications, and a common theme of alcohol contributing to incidents.
A brief note from The Delineator quotes Jeannie Pendleton Ewing on a rain battered garden where petals fade and only hips remain. The text references Lots 856 and upwards in the Seep in ndustrial addition at the east end with price details by Given & Harvey.
San Francisco reports a catastrophic blast aboard the steamer Progresso during boiler tests in converting to an oil burner. About 40 aboard, 20 injured, 14 missing, ship split in two and a second explosion destroyed seven oil tanks. Several killed. officials and barracks aid responded. Named crew members among the missing include Sparks and Mesunde.
Scranton Pa December 3 The coal strike commission resumes hearing the miners side after a ten day adjournment President Mitchell testifies a twenty percent wage increase would raise labor cost by under ten cents a ton and about seventeen cents per ton per Mr Baer’s figures He says companies oppose wage hikes due to union opposition W H Deti local union president and miner for Coxe Bros & Co testifies about wages and alleged abuses at Coxe mines
Senator Lodge introduced a bill regulating Philippine currency. The dollar remains legal tender with the peso pegged at five pesos to one dollar, and a silver peso of 16 grains may be used for small sums. Mexican and Spanish pesos to be retired by December 1, 1903.
A passenger train on the Queen and Crescent line struck a box car on the main track at Sunbright Tennessee after leaving Cincinnati last night. The wreck destroyed multiple cars including the mail baggage and express cars and two passenger coaches. The tremor and express messenger are said to have perished in the fire. Remains of two negro tramps were found. no passengers injured.
Chicago reports the National Reciprocity League has sent 200 invitations to commercial bodies nationwide to secure broad attendance at the reciprocity meeting to be held in Detroit next Wednesday and Thursday. Canadian supporters are expected to attend in force. Dr Parker Was Popular. Thousands march past the late City Temple pastor as crowds brave bad weather to view him.
A Chicago News excerpt notes Labouchere's sarcasm about Air Gladstone and misinterpretation. It cites a remark about Providence placing an ace and mocks public figures' ego and misunderstanding. The item reflects 19th century political roasts and social commentary in brief.
Bargains listed for Wednesday and Friday with cuts on hats and worn stock. Mrs. M Gates manages the department. Mis ses hats priced at $1.50 from $2.50 and street hats $1.75 from $3.50. Beaver goods cut to 73 cents from $1.50, other items reduced proportionally. Examine prices before ordering.
Amusements notes describe the Marks Bros engagement with A Soldier of France as the attraction for the second night. The romantic spectacle was well staged and acted with a large audience and standing room near capacity. The company delivered a lively performance marking another successful run.
The Chippewa County Savings Bank opened this morning with W. T. Bradford of the state banking department approving its organization. Capital stock is $50,000. Directors include J. L. Linsett, W. H. Peck, J. W. Sucor ey Mitchell, and others as listed. The bank occupies quarters in the Brown block at the corner of LeRoy and Samum streets.
Society notes report Sidney Mitchell, cashier of Chippewa County Savings Bank, will wed Miss Sibele Spencer of Cadillac at her home on Christmas Day. Spencer formerly taught at Iron Mountain. both are well known in Tron Mountain. Also covered are Masonic lodge events, a Rathbone Sisters theater party, Elks winter dancing, Universe club masque, and a notable costume display at the city’s social season.
Edward R. Morrison traveling agent for Standard Oil Co died at Marinette after a short illness with pneumonia and heart trouble. He had served twelve years on the upper peninsula with a wide territory from South Shore to the Sea and including Florence Wisconsin. He was well known and respected by the traveling fraternity and many friends in hotels expressed sorrow.
Madrid reports Premios Sagasta has resigned after an audience with King Alfonso, stating the move is irrevocable as he blames the opposition for opposition discourtesy. The cabinet had just suffered a defeat in the chamber of deputies.
Notice to all persons claiming seized goods at West Superior and Sault Ste. Marie for United States revenue violations. Valued items include clothing, fabrics, watches, hats, cash, and various miscellaneous goods. Claimants must appear before the collector at Salt Ste. Marie West Superior within twenty days to file their claims.
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