The Council And The Telephone Octopi
The common council passed an ordinance fixing Michigan Telephone Co rates, arguing the city lacks a franchise and competition. It warns rates are high for Saint Ste. Marie, prefers one regulated company over two, and urges the council to enforce the ordinance or pursue court action if the company refuses quarterly payments.
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Common Council
Michigan Telephone Co
Michigan Company
Saint Ste. Marie
Reed’s Last Political Utterance on Tariffs and Trusts
The North American Review article quotes Thomas Brackett Reed discussing unions of capital, competition, and remedies for destructive trade practices. He argues that as capital grows, competition sharpens, monopolies form, and constitutional remedies may be needed to curb attempts at monopoly, warning of the dangers of unchecked capitalism.
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Tom
Times Union
Ge Ghaccu
Let Us Not Rush Tariff Reforms and Publicity
A reflective critique questions calls for tariff reform, publicity of costs, and corporate transparency. It argues against hasty action, warns that destroying large firms risks small ones, and notes that imagined, perfect tariffs exist only in minds. It urges restraint and careful consideration before changing policy.
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Free Government
Ctizen
Timber thieves and state land protection urged by Wildey
Staite Lane Commissioner Wildey urges tougher timber theft controls on state lands. He cites losses from trespass fees and timber theft, calls for empowered land agents and swift court action, and warns on protecting remaining timber while noting related forestry debates.
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Staite Lane
Wildey
Michigan
Stewart Edward White
Forestry Commission
Snowball nuisance and wild man sightings spark town debating action
Escanaba Mirror editor laments persistent snowballing in the business district and urges strict penalties as a deterrent, while reports spread of a wild man near Pembine tied to Henry Burley’s prior escape. Weather improves for loggers with ice roads forming and snow aiding smaller mills, plus a Calumet church fire and local notices amid a busy Upper Peninsula scene.
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Escanaba Mirror
Eod
Upper Peninsula
Portage Avenue Liquor District Amendment Readings
The council in session amended provisions restricting vending and sale of intoxicants within specified blocks of Portage Avenue and surrounding streets. It expands defined liquor districts on Portage Avenue and adjacent streets, maintaining prior prohibitions elsewhere. Other items included committee referrals, bonds for moves and extensions, and actions on street and livery matters.
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Portage Avenue
Magzine Street
Johnstone Street
Sova Street
Ridge Street
Ashmun Street
Douglas Street
Magazine Street
Fort Street
Spruce Street
Division Street
Pine Street
Second Street
Water Street
Easterday Avenue
Perry Street
River
Arlington Street
Ashman Street
Prospect Street
Ding
F. A. Marsden
River Street
R. J. Stuart
A. E. Runnels
Lake Superior Power Company
Sranied
Wm. Pringle
Ald. Gallagher
Ald. Moher
Ham
Newton
City Atformer
Wm. Prinste
Ald
Borne
Campbell
Forest
Gallagher
Macdonald
Moker
Price
Vanderhook
H. A. Harrison
Central Savings Bank Authorized to Commence Banking in 1902
Notice from the Michigan Department of Banking certifies Central Savings Bank at Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, is authorized to begin banking. The document, signed by Commissioner George L. Maltz, records the official Lansing date of December 2, 1902. Also listed are seizure notices in West Superior, Ashland, and Sault Ste. Marie for violations of revenue laws with multiple unclaimed goods and a demand for claims within two days.
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State of Michigan
Unce
Savings Bank
Saint Ste. Marie
Cuouni
Chippewa
Central Savings Bank
Ctty
Sault Ste. Marie
Tsom Eouse
Marquette
Mich
San
West Superior
Ashland
Sant Ste. Marie
Superior
United States
Sanita Te
Marie
Tetama
Sait Ste
Iarie
West Superian
Gadsmith
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Percy Dvenve
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the Daily News-Record
Zacept
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Gary Werden Morse
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Arthur M. Whaley
Gowan
Dwam
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University of Michigan At
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Marshall N. Hunt
Comer
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Mike Bennett
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Saali
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Phos Sault Ste. Marie
Clarence Kershaw
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Saul Ste. Marie, Mich
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New York
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