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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
3
Washington reports a $56 000 appropriation to aid erecting a monument on Mackinaw Island state park grounds. Funds cover a new track and dock across the reserve for material transport, dock extension if needed, and foundation and superstructure work for the monument.
Jobo Gibbons Richard Onver and Thes Johnson were detained by Deputy Sheriff Lipset on a charge of holding up Conrad Hirsshled and stealing $89 and a key. The suspects were taken to the Soo and appeared before Judge Couch. They denied the claims and were remanded for further examination.
The steamers Superstor and John Hargazz are in port with repairs and raised wrecks. The Fertene will dock at the power house slips after the new year due to ice in the channel. The switchmen’s strike on the Iowa Central ends with two cent raises and OT pay. A consignment of brook trout arrives for the state hatchery to stock streams in the Upper Peninsula.
After a lengthy officers and directors meeting Soo Curling Club plans rebuild for a reopening weather permitting. A committee led by Hunt and Kwig will supervise removal of debris and construction. The new layout places the rink robe under galleries and the hockey chart remains active. The Christmas Eve disaster impact on wakeing lunch rooms noted as unchanged. The enclosed part to be used by the Bonspiel, with large stockholders involved.
The senate is urged to amend bankruptcy law to prevent insolvent debtors from losing time and property. Lawmakers push for a bill that would ease procedures and protect creditors, with rapid action anticipated as soon as the assembly convenes.
State deputy and Fraternal Order members gather for Beatie Creek unveiling with Beatie Creex present. Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland guests join as the local lodge hosts a welcoming, promising a lively time. A banquet marks the event and a note of Battleship Maine’s commissioning ceremony at League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia follows.
In San Juan Porto Rico Archbishop Chappelle apostolic delegate Cuba and Porto Rico arrived yesterday afternoon. A large procession escorted him to the cathedral where services were held.
The Soo Investment Co is being formed by 20 prominent businessmen to pursue general real estate ventures. A meeting scheduled for Monday January 3 will finalize details and contributions, with monthly payments by members and investments planned beyond the local field.
Huntington W Va Dec 24 Operators in the Flat Top coal fields will give their miners an advance of 2 to 20 percent beginning Jan 1. Twelve thousand men are affected. The board of public works began saving 40 feet of water mains for a new system at the pumping station. Replacing the old intake pipe failed under pressure. The job will take about two weeks with little excavation. The new station nears completion and pumps are installed. Testing of the system is expected in February. Geo Crocker returned today from a visit with Detroit relatives. he is not expected back until mid January.
The City states there is no disposition to unnecessarily obstruct traction work and explains its position on street bridges and canal access. It notes plans approved, curves built, and ordinances enforced, while acknowledging past construction issues and calls for stricter compliance.
Paris residents react to the Humbert family returning from Madrid where they were held on safe-keeping charges. Police guard the Conciergerie as crowds gather, hoping for a dramatic reception. Officials feared political and social shock from the fugitives’ return. One member’s status remains unconfirmed.
Reports describe chaos in Fez with gunfire and panic as rebels clash at city gates. The government orders troops to Melage and Cadiz Algarchres and prepares to reinforce Ceila and Melil while Tangier stays on alert.
The Commissioner general of the land office has resigned and will be succeeded by William A. Richards, now assistant commissioner general. The change takes effect January 15 after a two week notice. Charges have been preferred against two subordinate officials for alleged irregularities.
The teachers institute convenes at 9 am in the high school room with broad county participation and attendees from other counties. The public may attend and two lectures are planned tonight and tomorrow night. Tonight at the Baptist church Prof Waldo will discuss The Meanings of Education at the Beginning of the 20th Century. tomorrow Prof Cheever will present The New Era in Education. Both lectures are free.
Mary Hartwell Catherwood, noted aut herss, died at her Chicago home last Friday of cancer. She often visited the Soo for inspiration and rest, and her works include The Romance of Dollard and Lagare. Born in Luray Ohio, she married Jona Catherwood in 18ST and gained fame for novels about Canadian and northwest settlement.
The text discusses J. B. Eddy as a leading candidate for undersheriff, with other names like Bone and Fido considered. Voter dissatisfaction is noted, and timing mentions a decision after tomorrow or Wednesday with a January 1 inauguration in view.
Work resumed on the Carbide plant at the east end after delays caused by late steel deliveries. Efforts to salvage the schedule continue as the Aree has been clarified. Remaining sections of the build will be erected using steel already on site.
A violent earthquake struck Astkabad in Russian Turkestan and Andijan Saturday evening, causing about 1 800 casualties with 1 500 deaths in the area and nearby regions. Roughly a thousand square miles were affected. A separate slight tremor was reported in Guayaquil, Ecuador, last night.
Meat packers of Chicago organize Morris & Co in New Jersey with capital stock 3500000. Articles filed with secretary of state Dec 23. Incorporators include Nelson Anorris & Co meat packers of Chicago and members of Emm family. Also notes Treasury official changes and Colombia closes legation in Chile.
Hundreds of chiefs attended the Durban Durbar celebrating King Edward’s accession as emperor of India. An elephant procession led by the Grand Tusker, gilded and caparisoned, opened the pageant. Viceroy’s escort and heralds followed as drums sounded and guns fired.
Richard Cummings died after drinking wine given as a Christmas present at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Shanahan where he was boarding. William Moniak his wife and daughters are suspected in the poisoning and were questioned. An autopsy is planned for tomorrow as investigators pursue the case.
In a December note from Kansas City a new steamship service line is announced by de Katir, connecting Mexico and the Orient with the Mexican coast. Two additional steamers will be deployed and begin operation once the Orient road reaches the Pacific, expanding transoceanic shipping capacity.
Silie Weis Singer Tobacco of this city has closed two sales to the Continental Tobacco Company. The transaction sinks the local firm into the national trust structure and marks the end of its independent operations.
Michigan historian dies at his residence, recognized as a leading authority on the Northwest region. The death leaves scholars and local institutions mourning a noted expert in regional history and geography.
A new sleeping car service between the Soo Line and Chicago started today. The New Train leaves the Soo at 3 o clock and Chicago at 5 PM daily except Sunday, with arrivals in Chicago at 7 AM and back to the Soo mornings around 10:28 AM. The schedule promises quicker, more comfortable travel between the two points.
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