30 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
1
Notices detail Tas Dattr News-Recoup delivery orders and reporting irregularities. The Michigan Central sues the state, seeking $6,000,000 in damages over charter repeal, with background on 1830s state rail construction, the 1845 sale, and later ownership and legal steps to claim compensation.
A store offers a wide array of goods from equities near the equator to frozen seas, providing both necessities and luxuries. The stock is described as extensive and attractive, with moderate prices enhancing appeal for shoppers.
A Michigan court action begins in Detroit over damages from repeal of a special charter for the Michigan Central Railroad. The company, with 3,635 miles of road and large debts, seeks compensation after the repeal act allowed a year to sue. Damages claimed total $6,990, with jury to determine final award.
Dents of the Soo and a heavy taxpayer who served on the council in 1988, one of the first aldermen after incorporation, will be appointed and meet general satisfaction. Only one day remains to frame resolutions for the new year.
A large dam at the Victoria mine will have a power canal dug nearly a mile long starting above the dam and ending below Forest Falls. Contractor Johnson has begun work, with an eighteen month timeline and significant rock excavation planned. The canal aims to channel water to drop sixty five feet, powering machinery whose exact form remains undecided though electricity or compressed air are likely. The turbine wheel is expected to be used, potentially cutting costs in mining and milling once in operation.
Soo city notes report the Varsity hockey team defeated 13 to 2 in Houghton Michigan. Captain Wilkie Evans injured early, Herd absent, Doc Wright telegraphed to bolster lineup. Tonight’s home game billed as stubbornly contested with Gilbert and Wright likely to play. Also local youth hockey and township voting stories mixed with Canadian news notes.
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