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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
2
A mixed page notes a Dec 15 1992 issue with postal and circulation notices, then outlines Venezuela on area population imports and exports totals debt and deficits. It also covers Algoma Central winning 590 freight cars, Burrows resigning from military affairs, Alger getting a committee, John L. Sullivan in vaudeville, and concerns over Consolidated Lake Superior stock slander.
The State tax commission increased railroad valuations and set 1902 taxes at 2,950,211, up 1,566,525 from prior. The gains are framed as fair, not partisan, with praise for both parties and a forecast of funds benefiting public schools and Michigan’s future. Caracas noted for Bolivar tomb and seaport access.
A tax commission pursues assessment of the Detroit Evening News plant owned by James E. Scripps. The plant is valued at 1.5 million by Scripps but on the rolls for 125 thousand, with the commission proposing full cash value assessment.
Minneapolis Times reports progress and doubts about the Consolidated Lake Superior company and its control of water power at Sault Ste. Marie. Within a day, later dispatches said key members secured finances, plans proceed, and no grounds for doubt remain. Local readers see hopes for manufacturing growth powering twin cities and the broader northwest. A note on real estate purchases and a millinery sale closes the fragment.
The Menominee Leader reports Wisconsin and Michigan railroad officials indicating a strong chance ferries will run to Menominee next year with a sap and apron installed and northern terminal headquarters. A decision will be made at the February annual meeting as officials previously visited potential terminal sites in the twin cities.
A drafty collage reports Escanaba residents pushing for an ordinance to require sleigh belting, echoing regulations in the Upper Peninsula. It notes holiday rail fares, travel via Soo Line to Chicago and Milwaukee with Palace sleeper schedules, plus Christmas gift ads from Fred R Price Co and local real estate listings. The piece mentions a Soo industrial addition housing project, a debatable arts event at Soo Opera House, and inquiries about Christmas gifts including watches, pocketbooks, and shaving sets.
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