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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
1
Coal street 12-21 sale ad lists a large coal stove suitable for office or small store. Includes contact details and dates. Also mentions stock shares, a Shetland pony for sale, and a lost and found note.
The Menominee Herald article denying John Henes would resign from the Marquette prison board after January 1 is challenged. James Wright and others defend the wardenship of ex-Warden Freeman, noting testimony before a legislative committee and the politics surrounding the board. The Ishpeming barbers report licensing flaws, faulting the exam process, and citing unfit certificate holders undermining skilled workers. Gov Bliss is credited for removing Freeman amid board protections.
The Gladstone Business Men's association reports a sugar beet venture with 130 acres in 1903 and a 600 ton factory site at Lang, with outside capital. Separately, Escanaba ships end navigation as the G A Tomlinson, German, and Manola depart for Chicago and other ports after loading ore.
Detroit stockholders in Great Lakes Paper Co were ousted as Francis H. Clergue and eastern associates assumed full ownership. Detroit investors were to hold 339,000 of the stock but were told outsiders would not be admitted. The paper mill project at the Soo remains on track, though the outside push is refunded and subscriptions canceled.
The forecast calls for cold crisp weather tomorrow with temperatures dropping below zero tonight. Skies show sleighing quality and a vigor inspiring day for all with clear air and frosty breaths. Mrs Emma Common offers holiday chocolates at 403 Ashman Street.
Rudyard Kipling writes a new poem The Powers expressing opposition to the British alliance with Germany against Venezuela. The piece, printed in the London Times, questions promises and motives behind collusion while detailing distress over warlike policy and the costs borne by the public. Also noted is a testimonial about Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and a travel notice for sleeping cars between Sault Ste. Marie and Chicago, with a Christmas ball announcement and ticket details.
A Chicago agent for military wares visited the city and reportedly carried away a sizable order from Fort Brady officers. The Army and Navy Journal itemizes U S army uniforms and gear with prices ranging from coats at 35 to 80 dollars, breeches up to 12 to 40, caps, gloves, sabre gear, footwear, and full dress outfits. A detailed recap shows total costs around 758 to 977 dollars for various uniform sets and equipment.
Jonn H Bone will take office as sheriff on January 1st, leaving his alderman post and creating a council vacancy. With less than six months until the spring election, the council must appoint his successor amid active backing for eight candidates. Also notes local Christmas poultry at J E Roe and picture framing at Youne's Studio near Park Hotel.
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