03 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Traverse City Press
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
1
Prospective plans consider three factories in Traverse City with decisions hinged on an expert’s assessment. A nonresident expert will survey local conditions to determine feasibility and potential profitability, aiming to reveal real prospects and benefit the community with factual insights.
The Monday election produced a tame turnout with less than a third of votes posted. Charles A. Everett led with 629 votes and Hildegarde Milliken followed with 476, while Herbert A. Coates 126 and H. L. Loveland 120 trailed.
Residents of Randolph Street may receive a sewer project as the city commission considers the proposal. A committee of the whole will study possible arrangements to address the needs of those residents and determine a plan.
About 25 members met in the organization rooms to review issues affecting Traverse City. Attendees debated freight rate policies, urged lobbying Lansing to protect public rights, and discussed purchasing the old Board of Trade building for city use including a rest room and band stand at Hanaale Park. The Transportation Committee was tasked to pursue better rail service and rates.
The Traverse City Armory project appears to be favored by officials. The plan places the armory on the city market site with a projected cost between 25000 and 35000 dollars. It will be available for public use under rental terms approved by the State Naval Board.
At Monday night’s commission session Coddington urged a wage increase for city workers earning two dollars a day or less. The suggested raise would be about twelve percent, though it would not fully cover the cost of living. The proposal was sent to the Mayor and Finance Commissioner for a report and is expected to be discussed next Monday night.
Old Settlers seek to buy and move the former Board of Trade building from its corner location to the market site across the river Han nah Park. City planners consider a comfort station and rest area with a bandstand roof and a footbridge to improve access and park beauty. The commission will decide.
The City Commission issued a license to Mrs. Ida M Lautner to continue operating an Aner rooming house at 2195 Union Street. The action confirms official approval of the residential business in the given address.
City Attorney Patchin and the mayor-led committee report against granting the tax exoneration sought by Frank Schier. The panel concludes the request should not be approved.
Eagles announce a big Easter party on Monday April 9 offering a dancer and lunch for 75 cents per couple. The notice highlights a social gathering with a simple low price and public appeal.
A group of ENS city junk dealers petitioned the Commission for a license system to regulate their business and curb irresponsible operators. They claim the license will protect the public and, against expectations, raise revenue for city finances. The request is sent to the Commission of Finance and the City Attorney for a report with a favorable outcome possible. Also note a separate ad line about hot cross buns for Good Friday with a delivery claim by Clapp Baking Co.
A short notice notes a uniform rate policy for midget column pricing, stating one price applies to all customers. The item reads as a small classified blurb indicating price equality without further details.
A sizable crowd attended the Open Forum Sunday as Mr. J H Steinberg urged a 35 per month pay raise for teachers. He compared Traverse City wages to similar cities, sparking discussion and questions. Board member Mr. Bartak argued teachers aren’t the lowest paid but noted high living costs. Patrin cited average salaries from other towns, finding no clear cellar position for Traverse City. The next Sunday program will be announced in The Press.
A speaker calls for fairness across society including teachers, factory hands, farmers, preachers, and bankers. Emphasizes that all classes deserve fair consideration and underpayment must be addressed for the community’s good.
Advertisement lists 200 loads of sand for sale with delivery within reasonable distance. Contact Canning Factory. Mentions Kalomite Laundry Marvel and McCormick of Course as sellers. Citiz 338 16-31.
City residents lament splits over school policy and urge better cooperation. Speakers urge unity and collective effort to improve Traverse City schools, expressing hope for a future where all pull together for community progress.
Poem urging readers to show patriotism by defending the nation against invasion. References to 1861 figures and presidents frame fighting for rights and standing firm. Appears as a wartime call encouraging defiance and waving colors.
William N. Avery thanks Traverse City officials for careful inquiry into parking a popcorn machine on Front Street. He commits to complying with the governing ordinances and regulations.
The article notes the stray dog pound under George W. Gegner requires a fence to improve premises. It mentions ongoing funding needs to keep the facility habitable and hints at baths and massage equipment being included in daily requirements.
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