Panama Canal plans and US leadership praised
The column argues the Panama Canal will be a boon to global commerce with the United States owning and building the canal. It notes American engineers and equipment lead in scale and skill, contrasts with De Lesseps, and discusses financing and strategic importance, plus implications for shipping and treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Isthmian Canal
Panama
Soo
Chicago Drainage Canal
DeLesseps
Carnal
Vienna
Pawer
Germany
Colombia
Spain
Philippines
Paris
Hone
Panama Canal
Mississippi
St Louis
Township Clerk Faces Burden of Vital Statistics Work
A Michigan article notes a township clerk in Onioneson County struggles to issue burial permits amid dense immigrant presence. Registrars face heavy workloads, low pay, and scarce physicians or undertakers, risking incomplete vital reports. Municipal court plans in Calumet spark debate over local governance and salaries. An old Lavum era poker table recalls President Garfield playing there during fort inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onioneson County
Michigan Bulletin of Vital Statistics
Adyroné
Lariam Bariware Co
Lavrium
James Garfield
Eagle River
Garfield
United States Army
Dispute Over Supervisor Settled in Mathias Township
L W Trenary elected supervisor faced recount by J D Winters. After court action and local compromise, Trenary serves until successor is elected while Winters acts as one of the two justices. Calumet Sportsmen's Club forms. aims to enforce game laws with officers and a constitution draft pending. Ice crossing mishap on Green Bay nearly ends in tragedy as two men and a horse are rescued. Robins at Menominee report weak, with birds seen sporadically through winter.
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Buffalo
New York
Calumet
Galbraith
Osceola
Red Jacket
L. W. Trenary
Mathias Township
Alger County
J. D. Winters
Trenary
Board of Supervisors
Circuit Court
Winters
Rave
Calumet Sportsmen's Club
Calumet Sportsmen
Brlaws
H. A. Hanson
Chicago
Joseph Glass
Marinette
Green Bay
Sturgeon Bar
Meroemnee
Henson
Glass
Menominge
Hanson
City Charter Battle Over Electric Power Favored
THE STATE Bay City hints at amendments to allow the city to furnish electric power for commercial use if voters approve. Lobbying by electric light and gas interests has challenged charter changes. West Bay City has pursued a commercial plant for years as a cheaper supply.
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Bay City
Bar City
Representa Tie Electric Light and Gas Companies
West Bar Ci
Polluted river sparks union action over factory waste
Pollution darkens the Inan River with dead fish and sickened residents. The Fishermen's Union and Game Protective Association form a committee with enforcement powers to pursue state anti pollution laws. Regional notices report trains colliding near Plymouth and municipal lighting plans in Ply mouth Cadillac and Muskegon Heights.
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Inan
Fishermen's Union and Game Protective Association
Soldiers transferred from Fort Brady to Columbus Barracks
Detachment from Fort Brady left yesterday for Columbus Barracks in Columbus Ohio to join regiments remaining in the United States after the Fourteenth leaves for the Philippines. The troops include Sergt Steele and Privates Martin Dickerson Burke Wakefeld Woodie and others with under six months to serve. Steele commanded the detachment. Women’s Relief Association acknowledges numerous donations of clothing groceries and other items from several donors and groups.
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Fort Brady
Columbus Barracks
United States
Philippines
Fort Braer
Sergi. Steele
Ransferred
Co. G. Twentieth, Privates Martin and Pardick
Barre
Fulks
Dorenowicz
Co. F
Wakefeld
Woodie
Sergt
Steele
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Michiga
Chase & Sanborn’s
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Peppard
McKinney
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Sault News-Record Printing and Publishing Co
Associated Press
M- J. Magee
Cene
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Atlantic Monthly
Stoner
England
London Daily Mail
Garretti, Diekema
Hollard
Messrs
Warner and
Stearns
Venezuela
Lowen
Castro
C. W. Caskey & Sons
Suishon
Perry Avenue
Union Dock
J. P. Haller
Johnf Aidleneys
OA Cars
Upper Peninsula
Eagle Harbor
Iron Mountain
Maccabees
Menominee
Battle Creek
Webb
St Tonget-Coal Conference
Dari Bondar
Eé. Murphy
Scottville
F. Krimm
Fort Warne
Ind
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Joan Gunther
Williams Township
Consolidated Street Railway Co
Grnnker
Floyd Balawin
Grand Haven
Ottawa Tribe of Indians
Old Grove
Saginaw
Plymouth
Pere Marquette
Romulus
Wabash
W. B. Hackett
Cadillac
Muskegon
Muskegon Heights
Charlotte
Alle
Women’s Relief Association
Women Relief Association
D. K. Moses
Sarl E . WB. Davidson
W. ¥. Kingan
Sayles
Taylor
Holden
Boss
R. J. Bates
Markham
Doctor Rosenthal
Presbyterian Rummage
Victor E. Metzger
C. J. Thoenen
Mit
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P. T. McKinner
F. Mosier
Rkeys
H. D. Reins
Witer
Croceries
Meget
Carrie Surest
M. J. Weaver
Ciut
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N. McLachlan
Paulina Chandier
Adams
Percy Patterson
Michigan
Canadian
Mr. Rapin
Prenzlauer Bros
Grinnell Bros. Music House
Detroit
T. R. Harvey
Portage Avenue
Jean—The Jeweler
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Fire and Platé Glass
McLachlan & Menard
Duluth, South Shore & Allantig Railway
New Orleans
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Ala
Farmers’ Institute
Owosso
Mich
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Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
British Columbia
Geo. W. Hibbard
G. P. A. Marquette
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S. E. Corner
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Fred Townsend Oolice
Conway & Hall
Oficell
F. H. Husband
University of Michigan At
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New Greeley Block
G. A. Persson
Conzey
R. Bennie
Omice Rooms
Zand 4
Goetz Block
Ashman Scree
W. G. Rige
University of Mlichigan
Yienna
London
Dublin
Scientifc
Arthur A. Basye
Sea Room 5
Endress BL
Portage
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Douglas St
Hunnels
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Pleecmbing
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Ami Marshall N. Hunt
Belider
Bingham
Amanda
Sacis Sie
Maine
John B. Irwin
Wort Prossus
Mimbsil St
Mike Bennett
Srutesise
Suyors Seah Ste Morin
Troy Steam Laundry
S. Brown
Lele
Lake Superior
Bacon
Soo Cycle Co
Portage Aveste
West
Ray McDonald & Co
Ashman St. Soo, Mich
Bell Old
Portage Ave
A. BR. Haist
Undertaker
Bembalmer
Ashmun St
Tymon Lumber CO
Mixnfseturers
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GEO. Rsme
LJ. Weaver
L. Stanley
Sault Savings Bank
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Perry
Beary Bickler
Afeges
C. EL Ainsworth
al Ferguson
Fosves W.L Murdock
Hoth Commercial and Savings Business
First National Bank
Ross
Cran
John G. Stradley
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Pews County
Court House
East Passage Age
Gatond Doar Baste Possomnce
Edward Demar
Laidley Ie Oi
Toa Braet
Ashion Street
W. H. Laidley & CO
Caicago Board
Trae
Hayden, Stone & CO
New Fork
Sostoo
Coorce
Orga Mars
Wetate Direct Priteve Wirgin
Boston
T.F. Kilby
Roesident Maneser
Telentose
Coresvonderce
WEBER
South Ashman St
Geo. Watson & Son
Ashman St
Harrison & CO
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