09 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
1
The State notes Chas H Chapin has completed a water power development at Buchanan and will transmit the power to South Bend Indiana. He would rather place the power in Buchanan but will sell it elsewhere if needed. The report signals a major setback to Buchanan’s anticipated future.
The Detroit Free Press reports a looming feud between the International Seamen’s Union and the International Longshoremen Marine Transport Workers’ Association over lake cargo labor jurisdiction. The dispute centers on sealing all sailing trades under one union and could strain relations within the American Federation of Labor as both sides prepare for a protracted fight.
Ashland reports anxiety over the Wilhelm and barges Nirvana and Galetea as ice thickens. Ships required eight days to traverse the Ashland passage. rescue boats arrive safely. Ice formations threaten Soo passage and lumber dock trips to Chicago, with tugs kept busy to clear channels.
Croswell Michigan residents hear of a proposed Peninsular Power and Light Co to build a electric line north from Port Huron to Port Austin using electricity from the Michigan Lake Superior Power Co Soo plant. Local and eastern capitalists back the project with Croswell as supply base and a September 1 operation target.
A city council meeting last night ended with a committee report on Michigan Telephone Co. earnings and expenses. It recommended repealing the New State Telephone franchise and approving a rate of 12 dollars for home use and 24 dollars for business use starting January 1, with next steps to seek company compliance and possible stays from Detroit headquarters. Local officials and Manager Smith did not attend the briefing.
London publishes Old Moore’s Almanac for the first half of 192. ominous forecasts foretell uprisings in Ireland Spain and England political assassinations in England and conflicts in China Turkey and the Transvaal. famine in India and potential wars threaten several nations. local ad boosts Supe’s Jewelry Store Christmas gifts.
A fragmented column extols serenity as the crown of culture and self control, contrasting it with lavish wealth and explosive tempers. It follows with brief humorous vignettes about mistaken mail and a misread reputation, ending with a classroom quip on artificial memory and dates.
An obscure worker may gain fame for a single effortless act after years of unseen effort. The ad catalog urges shopping at Supe's Jewelry and examines stock, with notices for Industrial addition and furniture firms. Local listings invite roomers at Morton Hauge and specials at Mrs. M. Clarke Martin's millinery.
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