davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Bonds for CITY improvements.

In order to carry out the street paw
ing work and other things which have
been outlined for Escanaba next year,
the city council will submit. at the fall
election, proposition to bond the city
for $4,000 to provide funds for the
work. Enough money will be raised
by one-half per cent taxation to pay
the city's share of one street. II the
people want the other streets named
in the appropriation measure paved
they must accept the bonding propo-
sition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Drives on the Walks.

A Manistee teamster evidently
thought that a city license entitled
him TO promiscuous use OF all the
town sidewalks. man was grant
ed a Transfers license and he there
upon proceeded to drive his horses
on the sidewalks OF the main street.
He was arrested under a new city
ordinance which protects sidewalks
and curbs and paid fine in the jus
tice court for the privilege.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

Henry w. Chadwick. the father OF
baseball" Is still in the front ranks OF
those actively employed In newspaper
pursuits. while over so years OF age
Mr.. Chadwick conducts a syndicate OF
chess, whist. cricket and baseball spe.
cials, and his articles on these sub.
jects are as vigorous to-day as they
we're forty years ago or more. The
old gentleman is hale and hearty and
attributes his good health and longev.
ity TO a life free from tobacco and
stlmulants and with plenty OF outdoor
exercise.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

The Pere Marquette has begun tear
ing down its old passenger depot OPP
posite the new building at Bay City.
and will turn the grounds into park.
The old freight depot will shortly be
torn down and General Manager Cot
ter has promised that the new freight
depots, which are to be built under
an agreement with the city. when IL
closed Fourth avenue for the railroad,
would be built as soon as matters con-
nected with the changes in the system
are settled. IL is over two years since
the agreement was made.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
nalloonIst In Hard Luck.

Joseph Ia Roux, balloonist who
makes ascensions az county fairs, had
rather a hard streak of luck the other
day near Trenton, N. j. In alighting
he got tangled up with the lightning
rod on a farmers barn. The bucolic
citizen made him pay S. for the dam
age done. Then, when he attempted
To re-enter the fair grounds In his bal
looming costume a guard put him UNI
der arrest. This was too much. and
Mr.. La Roux resisted the officer,
which indiscretion resulted In his be-
ing held in 5000 bail 10 await grand
fury action.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Latest In Advertising.

Among the sights on Broadway,
New York, the other day was sand
witch man in full dress, including pat.
ent leather shoes and silk hat. The
signs dangling from his person were
done in most artistic fashion and
called attention to the excellence OF a
new brand of cigars. Following close
behind him came a smartly dressed
colored boy who acted as his valet
both master and man conducting
themselves with the greatest gravity
and decorum The parade continued
for couple of hours, when an auto
picked the pair up and whirled them
down a side street.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Miner Is Badly Injured.

Alex. Pittsely OF Bay City. miner
In the Wenona shaft. has three brok-
en- ribs. broken collar bone, broken
knee and numberless minor injuries as
n result OF the premature explosion OF
a shot intended TO bring down coal
The fuse went wrong, flashing up in
simultaneously. and Pittsely was hurled
across the room.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Would REGULATE chIId,s PLAY.

The board of education of the union
school district of Saginaw has sane
toned the proposal put forward by
Srpt Huber, OF asking parents TO ex-
press their views on the question Of
all social activities on the part of
school children of all grades being
confined TO Saturday and Saturday
evening. This refers TO parties and
other amusements which interfere
with school work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Rooster Commits Suicide.

Edward Atkinson of Bay City is
telling a story about rooster that
committed suicide. He sold a num-
Der OF chickens and few mornings
later found a rooster dead. hanging by
nail protruding from the side of
the coop. He advanced the theory
that grief over the loss of his mates
drove the bird TO hang itself.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Niles to Have New Industry.

Niles is to have a new industry, TO
be known as the Niles Creamery COM
pany. Business men and farmers have
subscribed for stock to the amount OF
$4,000, and the stockholders appointed
a building committee. The Hastings
Industrial company OF Chicago will
erect buildings for the company and
the work will be commenced at once.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
First TO Be Photoqraphed.

Lord Avebury is said TO be the first
person to have his photograph taken
in England. M. Daguerre, the coin
ventor with M. Niepce in the art OF
photography, came to London to pat
ent the invention which bears his
name, and paid an early visit to me
present Lord Avebury's father. The
enthusiastic Frenchman was soon ex-
planning the details OF his new dis
covery. Young John Lubbock, as he
then was, was playing in the garden,
and M. Daguerre. pointing to him.
asked TO be allowed to give practical
illustration OF the art. The request
was, OF course. granted, and success
full result followed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Puzzllna Bow BURGLAR.

The Ypsilanti police have secured
stolen by the 11-year-old Elmer Schor-
ly, among them butcher knife in a
sheath. not apparently secured at any
of the four places the boy confessed TO
have burglarized. The knife he had
traded for an old revolver. II appears
as though the full extent of his opera
tions had not yet been learned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

The English newspapers report a
new application In Australia OF the
principle of the coin-in-the-slot ma.
chine. stating that II stamp can not
be purchased conveniently II VIII be
possible In the future TO drop a let.
ter into one orifice OF postal box and
penny into a second oriicc. and the
word, ''one penny paid" will be found
impressed on the envelope when the
box Is opened by the postofilce author.
tiles. thereby securing the transmits.
sion OF the letter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
STONE YARD AT BATTLE CREE
Tramps VIII Be Kept Busy In the
Pure Food CITY.

The police commissioners have talk
er radical action on the matter OF
driving tramps from Battle Creek. one
they have long contemplated. but have
never put in force. They will open a
stone yard near the city wood mar
ket. on Hamblin avenue. and sentence
every hobo TO breaking stone who
comes into that city this year. Buck
saws will also be provided, and the
tramps will be compelled to saw up
into stove wood all of the old side
walk planks, bridge timber and every
thing of the kind that the city comes
in possession of. This will be turned
over to the city poormaster to give TO
the city's poor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Loot Mlninq Camps.

Vandals have taken to looting some
of the mining camps near Marquette.
and. besides tearing mp the tents and
damaging the property, large quanti-
ties OF blankets. cooking utensils. etc.
have been carried off. The authorities
have offered 500 reward for informa-
tion leading TO the capture of the par
ties.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

The parties interested in the Tole-
do & Jackson Electric railway held an
important meeting in Toledo and de-
cided to push the work on said road
as rapidly as possible. The road in
question Is the hobby that John o.
label OF Petersburg has had under
promotion for several years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

John III. Cowley. residing. near the
Agricultural college at Lansing. killed
a hog weighing $50 rounds While
butchering the anil ALT fell on Il. j.
Rugg, neighbor breaking his leg In
three places below the knee.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
sustalns Internal Injuries.

Peter Montana. an employee of tho
German-American Sugar factory at
Bay City, was drawn into rapidly re-
yolving machinery while trying to re-
place bolt which had worked loose.
He was jammed in so that II was with
difficulty that he was removed after
the machinery had been stopped. He
was severely injured internally, his
side was laid open. and his right arm
broken in three places.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
First New York Central PeosIoner

First New York Central Pensioner.
The privilege OF being the first pen
sioner of the New York Central rail-
road under the new pension system
has fallen to Samuel Lane of POUCH
keepsie. Mr.. Lane has the unusual
record of never having had but one
employer He has been in the service
of the New York Central for nifty
three years. has never cost the COM
pany a cent by reason OF neglect or
carelessness and has never figured in
an accident. He is now IL years OF
age. hale and vigorous. He will re-
ceive 500 month from the railroad
company as long as he lives.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Storms DAMAGE Mines.

The recent severe storms were evil
IDENTIFY felt badly in the upper pen
insula. The shaft OF one mine was
struck by lightning. and the shaft
house burned. The draught carried
the flames through tunnel and eight
men who were playing water on the
flames were more or less seriously
burned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Gradlna cheboxaan Southern

The grading for the roadbed of the
new Cheboygan Southern railway. a
new line to open up next summer be-
tween Petoskey and Cheboygan. is
rapidly progressing and will doubtless
be finished before winter sets in. AS
soon as the entrance of the road into
Cheboygan is exactly located grading
will be commenced there. At present
it is nearly completed from Petoskey
to Cheboygan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

Bay City Young Man Is Awarded S.
600 for Losses at Roulette.

Joseph T. Seeley. a well-known
young man OF Bay City. formerly book
keeper for Hammond. Standish & Co,
was awarded verdict in the circuit
court OF $1,000 against Andrew o..
Fisher. formerly the proprietor of a
gambling place. Seeley claimed that
he lost upwards Of $4,000 in Fishers
place and made complaint. Fisher
offered to settle. but denied that See
ley had ever lost such an amount and
would not pay. Thereupon Seeley be-
gan suit Some time ago Seeley in
herited legacy, and a portion of the
money was paid him when he attained
his majority. With this he began play
ing roulette, IL is claimed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

During the month OF September
1891 barrels of salt we're inspected
In Michigan as follows: Saginaw
county. 1928 Bay. 34s69 st. Clair.
1890; Manistee. 251 SOC; Mason, 3d.
176; Wayne. 92.967. This is an in
crease OF 147.2S5 barrels over septem-
Der. 1903.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Violate the Game LAWS.

In Houghton and Keweenaw coun.
ties there are a large number OF com.
plants that the game laws are being
broken with impunity. The Rod and
Gun club may take up the matter and
attempt to have law passed prohibit
ing the discharging Of firearms in the
woods during August and September.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
ploknooket ls conxioted.

George Spencer. alias Red" Foley.
a crook well known in several cities,
was convicted at Lansing on a charge
OF pocket-picking and was sentenced
TO a minimum of one year and a max
imum OF five years at Jackson prison.
Spencer was following the Barnum a.
Bailey show when captured last July.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
Central Grange is Organized.

The Bay county grange convention
was held in Bay City and pomona.
or central county grange. was organ.
lied with j. ii. Stevens as master;
Mrs. K. Esseltine, secretary. and Mrs.
]. ]. Riley as lecturer. Bay county
has eleven oranges and did not here
tofore have a central body Delegates
were elected TO the state convention
at Lansing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

Tn excavating for the pavement on
Lapeers main street the hickory
stump OF the first Democratic pole
raised in Lapeer county was un-
earthed. II was in wonderful state
Of preservation. having been placed
there about 1870.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

The deal for the sale OF the inde-
pendent telephone exchange at Mar
shall has not yet been completed. Both
the Michigan State and the Citizens
companies are after II.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15
From the New York Herald.


The officials at the Brooklyn navy
yard are exerting every effort to mar
row down the number of employees
who by reason OF their work had ac-
cess TO that portion OF the hull OF the
Connecticut that was punctured to
the individual who committed the
deed. "The men now all know that the
suspect is within their ranks, for there
has been no one discharged since the
preparation of the outrage" Naval
Constructor Baxter said. II fully ex-
pect that they will ferret him out, for
their indignation is high. and every
mans actions are watched by the
others i'm the gang in which he is en-
ployed" The above picture is a re-
production of the drawings made OF
the obstructing bolt which threatened
TO wreck the battleship at her launch
ing, the bored rivets and the damage
to the bottom of the ship. Secret serv-
ice men are plentiful in the yard, and
every new face seen gazing upon the
battleship as she lies at the end OF
the dock is believed TO belong TO a
detective, according TO the men. Not
a person approaches the Connecticut
who is not carefully scrutinized by
the guard. as well as by persons who
are in the garb of workmen. A power
full searchlight has been set at point
half way up. the mainmast OF the
ship, and its beams cover the waters
about the battleship. Besides this.
launches with armed marines are per-
forming picket duty near the ship.
Every precaution is being taken TO
properly guard the ship.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

A large number OF Niles people have
left for New Mexico on a prospecting
trip The Santa Fe railroad is taking
the party TO look over lands In that
and Texas territory. Land there Is
on the market for Sc and So an acre.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

Second InstaIIment on ophIr Queen
Causes Some Holders to Complain.

Causes Some Holders to Complain.
A large number of Menominee citi-
zens own shares of the ophir Queen
mining stock, the mine being located
in Utah. For some time the affairs
OF the company have been painted in
the most glowing terms imaginable.
but the climax has come with recent
notice of n second assessment of
10000 A few weeks ago a similar
assessment was paid. and now the
stockholders are grumbling consider
ably, and many wish they had invest
ed their money in wood coal or some
other necessary material instead of
in mining stock
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

The total attendance at the Hough-
ton county fair exceeded $4,000. This
is the largest attendance ever record
ed at that fair. About a third OF the
number were children.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-10-15

An enormous whale was captured
recently of the coast OF Australia and
towed into port. Instead of cutting up
the carcass at once an effort was made
to land the great fish intact. To do
this powerful derrick was brought
into play and the whale hoisted by It's
tail. The fish was drawn almost en-
tirely from the water without mishap.
when the great weight of the body
tore away the tail and the whale
plunged into the sea.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-26
azsSssp

81 5, 90. "a. q. - 7
Advices to the Tribune from Secre-
tary Beardsley OF the St. Paul Cham
Der Of commerce state that delega-
tion of about rs Of the leading bust
ness men of st. Paul will arrive to
attend the irrigation congress at Man
dan. The delegation will be headed
by President Gushing Of the Chamber
of Commerce, Senator Moses E. Chpp
and Congressman r. G. Stevens. The
interest, in irrigation in the west is
growing and the Mandan meeting will
do much to develop and crystallfze
that sentiment. The Importance OF
Irrigation is becoming realized, both
by The people Of this state and the
business men Of those states to which
this is tributary for trade. Witch the
united efforts OF the mort hWestern PEG
pie much can be acc plished for
irrigation. President ldans Of the
state associatIo has been actiye IN
keeping this work before the people
and the reward III IN sight
. Z *
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-26
SUES. i FoR $40 900.

Young Woman sues President and
Faculty Of the State University.
GRAND Forks Herald Miss Sebela
Wehe has brought an action against
President Webster field and the
board OF tarrstees &c tlhe university 0f
North Dakota for $40, 900.
The papers were served on George
p. Tow1e of Park River, as president
Of uhe boar.d, some tkane ago, and he
turned the papers over 10 am attorney.
II is nnlde that Miss Wehe,
who was . stud lent at the university
up to the close Of the 1908 year,
claims dllat she passed The examine
ton but was not allowed 20 graduate.
A member of the facnlty STATED last
night when asked regaT ding the mat
ter. that Miss Wehe had taken ii.
structaOnls In one atndy outside the
university and had been examined and
passed and that inc desired the und.
v,serstty faculty b accept thnse mark.
fngs. ~
Those ID althortty at tt,e university
claim that she did mot PES the exam
fnataon required &c erakiuaae u
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-26
4. + oMANcE in WEDDING.
How Ernie Kent Fell Captive TO the
Charms Of Cupid at Devils Lake.

Ia VI
.How Ernie Kent Fell Captive 10 the
Charms 81 Cupid at Devils Lake.
Il Devils Lake Inter ocean: The am
,nouncement OF the engagement Of b.
HI Kent formerly . D prominent news
5paper man OF thds stiate,. and Florence
Marion Pace, has been formerly made.
Quite q pretty romance attaches to
The engagement, which had Its oaigi-
nation at the Devils Lake ChRslt anqala
in 1901. At that time Miss Pace was
singing with the Mlethop olitan Quartet
Of ST. Paul, and was filling an engage
5ment at the Chautauqua assembly. Mr..
Kent WIS president Of the Press Asso.
iciation at that time, and the annual
meeting was held at the Chantauqua
park Here the young people met for
the firsb time. and the engalgem emf
just announced Is the happy result Of
that meeting. The bride 81 possessed
of beauty and talent, and the populard-
ty Of Mn. Kent ii boo well known ito
need pepettftton
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-26

a pleasing speaker. Those who miss
his address will regret II.
SS On ednesday Presid dent Williams
OF the irrdgathon congress was In town
cmferrimg with Nh. Lyon, as chairman
OF the committee on local arrange
ments. 1t was decided to- call the
meeting Of the congress TO order at the
opera house on Tuesday at 4 o'cl0ck.
and the arrangements viii be made
for later meetinsg. At 8 o'clock Tues
day evening the address Of Mr., Max
well will be had. N IS ss5 IN
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-26
Ths is,,l i ibu,,e,
6Y IN. II. JEW
NE DAILY TRIBUNE.


Published every afternoon, except Sunday,
At Bismarck, North Dakota, is delivered H by
carrier 10 all parts Of the city at so cents
per month. or Sc per year. The daily sent
% any address in the United States OF
I -anada, postage prepaid, So per. year; IS TOR
six months; $3.50 for three months Il:
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE. .:
published every Friday; eight pages. con.
tanning a summary of the news Of the week
local and eign-particular attention being
q aid to state news Sent to any address.
I postage paid, for 81 for one wear; SO cents
for six months; rs cents for three months.
The Bismarck Tribune is the oldest
newspaper in the state established june II,
1873. It has a wide circulation and is .
desirable advertising medium. Being pub
Ished at the capital Of the state it makes :
feature of state news, Of semi-oficial char,
acter, and is therefore particularly interest
ing to all who desire to keep the run of state
affairs political, social and business. 4
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-26
The irrigation Congress.

Mandan Pioneer: On Tuesday
night meeting Of citizens was held
at the Inter Ocean to consider ways
and means to emit rttadn the irrigation
congress and the visitors to the CON
gress, who Will be here next week.
After considerable discussion the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed q
coniInittt,e TO arrange the affair, and
to appoint such other committees ali
they may deem desirable; Messrs.
Lyon, ". A. I.anterman and Mayor
Connolly. 8ss5si
a letter from M. George II. Max
well, execunve chairman of the Ma
StionaI Iarigation Assoc states
that ne VIII BE- III Mandan On Tuesday
merit and viii be pleased u deliver
Al addrss IT any time TINT may be ~
quirsd. MI Maxweli q 41le leadtng
au4hcadt u on irTig a4ion Sn1 ana II
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-26
STATS, I. News y

The trolley tracks are really being
laid at Fargo.
Lakota has organized an enthusiasts
tic Roosevelt and Fairbanks club.
Mrs. Nels Myrtle Of, Barnes county
has disappeared and her husband Isl
seeking her. 81
The nickel in the slot mac chimes
have taken to the woods at James
town.
p. c.. Cooper while engaged IN
threshang near Petersburg, fen into
the separator and was ground TO
pieces In the CYLINDER
The Barnes County News Is the
name of q new demo cratic paper IN
Valley City Democ ratic papers al.
ways thrive for g few weeks prior to
biennial elections
The Laude Jones libel case was re-
argued before the supreme court at
Grand Forks. Judge Lauder appeared
for himself and Judge GoGaiss nor
Jones' In the course Of the argument
Judge Lauder alldded to the ex-chief
justdce as q pettiforgger anh The pro
ceedbhgs were othe rwdse enlivened. @
While en- rolte to Fargo to see his
mother, Gerhard Piper q nephew of
r. g. Piper, the republican candidate
for the aegislature from A dason. Was
foully murdered Wednesday about
sixty miles west of Winnipeg and his
body placed On the railroad track.
When the body was discovered is had
been run over By trains until II was q
shapeless mass and # was with dim
[culty that the remains were identified.