President outlines canal, judiciary, and immigration reforms
The president says Panama canal progress is satisfactory and will finish by January 1, 1915, within an estimated 375 million dollars. He urges tolls not to exceed one dollar per ton and calls for broader canal administration including navy and public services. He favors shorter judicial procedure, higher federal judge salaries, postal savings banks, civil service expansion, Peary recognition, and stricter enforcement against immigration law violations. He also notes agricultural value, census accuracy, and railway fare adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Culebra
U.S
Hhe Supreme Court
Hitchcock
Post Office Department
Civil Service
Congress
Robert E. Peary
Secretary of the Navy
Peary
Dogs Line Adopted and City Street Hazards Addressed
The council discussed street safety measures as Alderman Smith urged removal of a dangerous burned building on East Front street. Alderman Green pressed for improvements to street lights at Washington and Garfield as well as Rose and Washington and for better snow plowing on sidewalks amid heavy wet snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
East Front Street
Germaine
Alderman Green
Washington and
Garfield
Rose and
Washington
Nessen City Breezes Hints at Local Daily Life
On Nessen City Michigan December 7 the day’s order centers on logging and potato hauling with prices up to 25 cents. Mrs P B Hyde visits Traverse City Interlochen while Mr C Burlingame recovers from a paralytic stroke under Dr Carey. Snow persists as residents note plows and busy lumbermen blocking roads. Mrs A Bolton recuperates from a week old operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessen City
Mich
P. B. Hyde
Traverse City
Interlochen
C. Burlingame
A. Bolton
Local residents make Monday calls across Michigan towns
Mrs. Jas. Coyne was a caller in Traverse City Monday. P. B. Hyde and family were Thompsonville callers Monday. BE. C. Obermeyer bought a new gasoline engine. A. Bolton was a caller in Copemish Monday. Mr. Miller is very low for his age and recovery is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Coyne
Traverse City
P. B. Hyde
Thompsonville
A. Bolton
Copemish
Mr. Miller
This Date in History December sixth events listed
This column lists notable historical events and births on December six across years 1637 to 1906. It includes Sir Edmund Andros born in London and died 1714, Dr. Joseph Black died in Edinburgh, Houdin born in Blois, Mosby born in Powhatan VA, the British defeat at Cawnpore in 1857, Bradford oilfield discovery in 1874, Washington Monument completion in 1884, Jefferson Davis death 1889, Halifax railway wreck 1902, and the Midland Prince launch 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Andros
New England
London
Joseph Black
Edinburg
Scotland
Bordeaux
France
Jean Robert Houdin
Blois
John S. Mosby
Powhatan County
Traller
Cawnpore
Bradford
Washington Monument
Washington
Historical Births and Deaths in a Century
A dated chronicle lists notable figures with birth and death years, including Sir Algernon Sidney 1622, Dwight Foster 1757, Edward Tuckerman 1817, Ira J. Chase 1834, and Marshal Ney 1815. It notes Washington's last congressional address in 1796 and Germany's first railway in 1838, plus Santa Anna’s 1846 rise and Maceo’s 1896 defeat. An advertisement for Burdock Blood Bitters claims to purify blood and prevent disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon Sidney
London
Dwight Foster
U. S
Massachusetts
Brookfield
Mass
Washington
Congress
Marshal Ney
Edward Tuckerman
Boston
Ira J. Chase
Indiana
Monroe County
N. Y
Lubec
Germany
Santa Anna
Mexico
Maceo
Impressive Ceremonies Unveil Prussian General Statue
Washington observers witnessed a grand unveiling of Baron von Steuben’s bronze statue at Lafayette Square. President Taft attended with cabinet members, diplomats, and German-American groups, celebrating Steuben’s 1777 reorganization of the Continental Army and his roles at Monmouth and Yorktown. The ceremony included a formal parade, naval and military honors, and symbolic sculptures titled Commemoration and Military Instruction. Congress appropriated $50,000 for the statue. The event underscored German-American ties amid national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
Valley Forge
Lafayette Square
Lafayette
Rochambeau
Kosciusko
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Seldon
Germany
Taft
White House
Fifteenth Cavalry
Adelphia
National
Countess von Bernstorff
Third Field Artillery
Albert Jaegers
America
Baron von Steuben
Congress
Washington
Monmouth
Yorktown
Andre
Oneida County
N. Y
Helen Taft
Baron Frederick William von Steuben
Republic
Fair at the Big Store displays regional thrift and farming
Hannah and Lay Mercantile plans a Northern Michigan fair in the big store during the state Grange meeting. Entries are plentiful with creditable displays of Grand Traverse resources and farmer methods. Premiums will honor top displays, including youth handiwork, plus canned goods vegetables and grains in abundance. The store will host Grangers visiting Traversa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company
State Grange
Michigan
Grand Traverse
Burdickville Social News note on Sunday visits
Burdickville residents report callers from Empire and local families gathered Sunday. Alma Hiller left for work with Wm. Sweet, Lizzie Brunson ill, Maime Brushna now employed for Charles Wisko, Wim Sweet buys feed cooker aiming to raise potato or pork prices, W. Baxter adds a farm building, Jesse Cook improving after a town visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdickville
Ick “Bumgardner
Empire
John Bumgardner
George Plant
Tunnel
Henry Bulk
Sweet
Alma Hiller
Wm. Sweet
Lizzie Brunson
F. Brunson
Maime Brushna
Wisconsin
Charles Wiskowhil
Wim. Sweet
W. Baxter
Jesse Cook
A Woman Seeks Health Beauty Through Electrics
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for constipation kidney issues and skin problems promising health and beauty for women. Mentions druggists C A Bugbee S FE Whit Sons Hannah Lay Mercantile Co. The Duluth steamer Bun elm distressed off Isle Royale and a testimonial from Hon S W Matthews about Dean's Ointment curing eczema permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bugbee Drug Co
S. FE
Whit & Sons
Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co
Kingsley Department Barn Burns and Wedding at Cronkhite Home
A barn at William L Wilson’s burned at 12 44 AM with loss around 1200 dollars and 500 insured. Firefighters saved horses and cows as Mrs Wilson served coffee to help crews. Also a quiet wedding united Lila Cronkhite and Rance Giddis. Numerous town notes follow including a funeral for Mrs John Huff and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.l. Wilson
Giddis-Cronkhite
Ed Cronkhite
Lila
Rance-Giddis
Allie Brower
Joe Hamrich
Giddis
Kalamazoo
Ellen Madison
Detroit
Snell
Walton
Mike McCarthy
Florence Crozser
Traverse City
John Huff
Hughes
John Sparling
Smith
Nim Vosburg
Summit City
A. B. Stinson
Rhea
David Wynkoop
H. A. Smith
Chas. Wood
Summit
Paul Stoyke
EB. A. Wall
Local notes from Solon Center and Cedar
The Solon Center column reports Mrs. George Dago traveled to Traverse City and returned Sunday with Mr. Dago. Several residents, including O R. Claypool and Johnnie Winston, began cutting sawlegs for id Hatch. News of funerals, visits, and travel plus minor accidents are noted, including Edna Dago and Vida Foote on a cutter ride and Klaasen Dago’s Traverse City trip ending after a collision en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon
Center
George Dago
Traverse City
Mr. Dago
O. R. Claypool
Johnnie Winstanley
Nellie Herman
John
Frank Bugai
Manistee
John.Amtsbeuchler
Cedar
Page
D. R. Claypool
Albert Whitten
Julia Ruthardt
Baby
Mr. Ruthardt
Bill Welch
Guy
John White
Casmer Bujai
Joe Stefanek
Unique wedding at Milliman home in Buckley church scene
Reports from Holmes Siding note slow recovery of O V Holmes shoulder and local snow plowing as farmers report a feot of snow. Corn is scarce with 22 cents per bushel potatoes at Holmes Siding. Nina Milliman married Clark Corning at the Ed Milliman home near Wexford with Rev G D Lyford presiding and a large family reception follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. McManus
Manton
E. Merritt
George Smith
Holmes Siding
Mr. Hicks
Fife Lake
Buckley Couple Wed Amid Family Celebration
The bride's sister Mrs Will Earl hosted at her Buckley home as about 40 friends gathered to congratulate the popular couple. Refreshments were served and they received many useful presents to aid them on life’s journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Earl
Buckley
Ohio senator contest shapes race for U S senate
Columbus reporters say Democrats in the next Ohio legislature meet to map a legislative program and discuss the United States senate race. Names floated include Lt. Gov elect Atlee Pomerene Edward W Hanley and Cincinnati editor John R McLean. Mrs S Edgerly returns home after visiting Cadillac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bly
United States
Columbus
Charles Dick
United States Senate
Atlee Pomerene
Canton
Edward W. Hanley
Dayton
Washington
John R. McLean
Cincinnati
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Ailments Claim Relief
A Traverse City resident Emil Iverson describes back and kidney pains and credits Doan's Kidney Pills with prompt relief and regulated kidney secretions. Testimony from Frankfort Michigan notes improved mobility after use, with Foster Milburn Co as US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse
Traverse City
Emil Iverson
Frankfort
Mich
Dean
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iaia
S Ee National Fur& Tarning Company
Arnold St
Three Rivers
Bureau of Health
Southern Pacific Railroad
Imperial Valley
California
Ellis Island
Commission
Nessen
von Steuben
Continental Army
Dickinson
Choeers
Count von Bernstorff
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
Charles J. Hexmner
Phil
Phoenix
Steinberg Bros
Traverse City, Mich
Grangers
Traverso City
Duluth
Bunelm
Isle Royal
W. Matthews
Commissioner ‘Labor Statistics
Augusia
Kingsley Department
Miss Edna Wall
Abbie Seegmiller
Cadillac
Carter
C.V. Moody
Pete Muth
Jeffries
G. L. Clark
Canada
Delos Kingsley
Pete Snyder
Miss Berger
Ohio
Ostensi
Mrs. S. Edgerly
Mrs. S. Cummings
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