This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
5
J H Clergrue authorized the News Record to announce that the steel mill in the Canadian Sea will reopen Monday morning with full force on a large government order for rails. The order is expected to keep the plant in continuous operation starting soon.
The body search for Lee Johnson is resumed this morning with John Sterling and Isaac Lalonde combing under the docks. Tug Angelons guards the channel while officers inspect vacant outbuildings and land for the body potential concealment. Mr Johnson, the missing gun man’s father, received a telegram yesterday stating his wife was seriously ill and he left for home.
Detroit December 12 The News reports Canadian Pacific railroad will build a large fleet of modern lake carriers to rival Lehigh Northern and others for Great Lakes freight. It may also launch passenger boats and backs the Bertrams of Toronto for a plant near Sandwich Ontario across from Detroit. The facility aims to cost 1 million and 32 cents with boiler engine dry dock and full repair capabilities to serve CPLR and other ships.
Secretary James McCarren of Rosedale schedules Farmers Institute gatherings in Pickford on January 2 and 28 likely at the town hall. Additional meetings may occur in Donalison Rad Ford and Carter on dates to be announced. Prof Leo Geismar of the U P Experiment station will speak.
New York December 12 Commissioner of Police John D Pertridcse announces resignation effective January 1. The abrupt move ends a tenure marked by citywide crime focus and administrative reforms.
Philadelphia December 12 directors of the Consolidated Lake Superior Co decided to cancel the 1 percent dividend due Dec 15 due to insufficient funds. Talks with the Commercial Trust Co. for a 3 million loan are in progress and stock arrears statements are due. Markets showed a dramatic fall with common stock opening near 6 percent after closing 9.25 yesterday with a 16 1 2 point intraday drop.
New York December 12 A further liquidation of a forced character set in soon after the opening of today's stock market prices melted throughout the list. United States steel stocks touched the lowest levels since May 9 1901 as traders attacked from a bear stance while lack of inside support dampened gains. Conditions improved slightly before the morning close with prices recovering 1 to 2 percent from the lows.
Secretary Hay authorized Minister Bowen to press arbitration with Great Britain and Germany, signaling the U S role as channel. The move follows tension from Venezuela’s seizure of British and German subjects and the destruction of its navy. No final settlement yet, but demand favors peaceful arbitration over war.
Paris reports sympathy for Venezuela as a victim of strong powers. France protests the Ossun seizure, seeks indemnity of 10 806 0, including 3 669 for railroad damage, to be decided by arbitration. Tensions rise between British and German forces while diplomacy governs eventual port duties.
Philadelphia reports a dramatic fall in Consolidated Lake Superior stock as a raid and steel rail mill shutdown ripple through markets. Directors said steel and iron business remains sound, with a Canadian order for rails and ongoing negotiations to keep mills running.
E D Smith Co official, seen by News Record, denies starting a suit against Michigan Lake Superior Power Co. He admits rumors of a pending action to recover balance claimed on contracts but says focus is on settlement with Mr Clergue. He predicts Steck stock may rise soon.
Miss Helen Melville sister of W P Melville of this city left for Africa years ago to work as a missionary in the Soudan area controlled by the Mad Mullah and British forces. She was on vacation in this country last year and planned to reach a station near the fighting grounds but has not been heard from since October, raising concerns for her safety among church circles and local supporters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.