davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
SKATER Is RESCUED
FROM ICY WATER

ALMA, Mich. Dec. 25.-Fred lig-
nian, bookkeeper for the Alma Manu-
featuring Co. broke through the ice
on Pine river yesterday and came
near losing his life. AS he went down
his cries attracted other skaters, who
were some distance away. and after
great difficulty he was rescued and
taRen to the shore. lie is In a seri.
Gus condition because OF exposure.
having been in the icy water more
than half an hour
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25

In the office, | shall have been here
eight years. Ny ambition, as | said,
has been in letters, not politics, and
| cannot do much writing while am
in this position; its duties are exact
ing and wearing, and literature de-
mands and deserves more than the
flag ends OF ones strength and ahiliz
ties
Il had no public or especial reason
for making this announcement, though
/ have had the intention for q long
time The annual rumor that | was
going to run for congress, or some
other office got itself started again,
and the reporters asked me abbut 1t
and that seemed as good time as any
TO say what had in mind TO say.
THE mayoralty, OF course, has it's
difficulties, as any position has. as all
life has, indeed, to one who takes 1t
at all seriously. Perhaps the mayor
atty has more difficulties than some
other posts because OF the peculiar ar
tificial status of the American city.
Nominally the city officials rule. that
is, they are said 10 rule as the repre-
sentatives Of the people Of the city;
but they don't and can't do that: they
may be responsible; the state legis-
lature Is the power This makes II
hard to accomplish much, OF course,
and II Is often discouraging.
with this anomalous condition the
wonder is that the city government
is not worse than It is. though II is,
] think, on the average. quite as good
as state government or federal gov
ernment. II seems not SO good be-
cause il Is closer to the people, under
more immediate and direct observa-
'tion, that is all. except that ever
ssince James Bryce wrote The Ameri-
can Commonwealth years ago II has
been the fashion TO denounce munich
pal government II people had taken
pains to read Mr.. Bryce's book through
they would have learned that he point
ed out the irresponsible control of
state legislatures over the cities as
the cause of the conditions he deplor-
ed. But II is getting better all the
while. and as soon as the cities are
free they will point the way to high
err things both I'm state and nation.
For the story OF the city, you know.
Is the story Of civilization. That's
:, what civilization means, isn't it?'
In his statement given out Satur-
day. Whitlock said:
81 am not o candidate for congress
and will not be a candidate for con-
gress. Indeed, will not be a candi-
date for any Office"
Does that mean that you will not
run again for mayor" was the next
question. and Mayor Whitlock replied:
1T means that precisely and defi-
nitely My ambition has always been
outside politics. and, as | am getting
into the middle years, ! want to do
something toward the realization OF
that ambition before am too old and
tired.
Il expect to be In the struggle
against privilege. OF course, and
trust I shall always be able to do my
duty as citizen, but after the close
OF the term as mayor on which | am
about to enter, whatever ] may be
able to do in that regard must be
done outside of public office.
And look forward eagerly to the
end OF this approaching term. when
If a mortal dare make plans for the
future--I hope to be able to give al
my efforts and energies TO the literary
work | have so long wished to under
take"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25

Cal, on p. 4. Woods. city councilman.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 25.-Land-
takers will have no cause for COM
plant that the city of San Diego Is
holding unused land II the plans Of
Councilman P. f. Woods are carried
out. In addition to the penal farm
idea which will probably be tried out
soon, Woods proposes that part Of
the city public lands be cut into farms
of one to five acres for the establish
ment of a colony similar to the Lit
tie Landers at San Ysidro.
The city owns between 1000 and
5000 acres near the city itself OF
this at least 5000 acres Is tillable. The
soil is excellent.
A dam at the upper end of the San
Diego river would give sufficient ele-
vation to supply the district with wa
ter Dry farming is also possible, for
the successful growing of peas. beans,
grains and trees without irrigation.
except from rains has been carried
on by City Forester Max Watson.
According to Woods plan, the tract
will be used for needy people, so that
their children may be given a chance
at clean, healthy work in the open.
The individual rentals will be very
small but the total would add con-
siderably to the city revenues. thus
lessening the taxes.
The social features will not be over
looked, il Woods idea is carried out,
municipal entertainment of all sorts
being planned.
Eighty acres have just been clear
ed, and Woods and Watson want TO
start Immediately an experimental
colony OF 16 fve-acre tracts. They
want to place city prisoners at work
laying out the tracts, making streets
and sidewalks, planting trees and
shrubs and otherwise getting the
spot ready for residences.
II the colony plan is developed on
as large scale as Councilman Woods
thinks entirely feasible. an electric
road would be the next feature.
And the interesting part of the
whole plan is that the city would
never relinquish ownership of the
splendid big tract. but while offering
homes for people at little cost ex-
cept outdoor toll. the city will be
certain OF continual source Of rev
enue.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
LEGISLATURES OUGHT TO
GIVE CITIES MORE POWER,
SAYS MAYOR WH|TLOCK
Toledo Executive, In Announc-
ing His Intention To Retire,
Discusses Municipal Affairs.
AMBITION is IN LETTERS.
Declares Higher Things Will Be
Reached When Freer Hand Is
Granted Local Officials.
AMBITION is IN LETTERS.

TOLEDO. Ohio, Dec. 24.-Brand
Whitlock, novelist and humanitarian
and chosen mayor OF Toledo in four
blistering campaigns, has run his last
political race. He has announced that
he will never again be a candidate for
ONCE. Whitlock's statement was
prompted by talk that he would seek
q nomination for congress.
There Is nothing TO add TO what
l said TO the reporters Saturday morn
ing. have been In the mayors Of
fice q long while; at the end of my
forthcoming term, II live and remain
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
"sov For Veteran TeIeerapher.

ELMIRA, N. ", Dec. 25.-Frank f.
Fitzsibbons. dean OF the operators on
the Associated Press night New York
state wire, died yesterday morning
aged 40 years Nov. 10, he completed
25 years OF continuous service with
the Advertiser. He received his last
go" Sunday morning. and was found
dead I'm bed a few hours later.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
THE WEATHER.

For Detroit and vicinityi Monday,
cloudy and coIderJ temperature about
2oJ Tuesday. fair and colderi moderate
westerly winds.
Fer Lower Michigsnt Fair and cold
or tonfgktJ Tuesday, fair.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
George e. White, OF windsor, Dead.

Funeral services are to be held,
Wednesday afternoon for George\ r.
White. who died OF pneumonia, Satur-
day night, from his late home, No. li2
OueHette-ave Windsor For num-
Der OF years he was a prominent resi-
dent OF Windsor and took leading
part In Masonic activities, being n
postmaster of Great Western lodge.
moi AZ. r. & a. NJ: past excellent n OF
Ark chapter No so. r. A. NJ: past dis
trict deputy q. NJ. Erie district. No. 4:
member Of Windsor Preceptory, No. rs,
n T.: member OF Mocha Temple, Mys-
tic Shrine. He r. survived by his wife'
two sons and two daughters.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
PIONEER LUMBEPM.N DEAD.

SAGINAW Mich, Dec. 25.-County
Poor Superintendent Archie Brown. 20
years old. and one OF the pioneer lum-
bermen OF the Saginaw Valley, died
had lived here all his life. and was
the owner OF several large mills dur
ing the lumber days Brown was a
knight Templar. lie leaves a family.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
3. r. wtTweR TAKEN BY DEATH

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Dec. 25.-B. r.
Witwer, aged So years. pioneer baker
OF Kalamazoo. and one OF the richest
residents OF the city. died last night
at 9:30 lie had been III for more
rtIan a year. The first bakery ever es-
tabhshed IN Kalamazoo was started
By him The prestn Witwer Baking
company has the largest plant in the
state outside of Detroit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
PLAYS WITH MATCHES,
LAD Is BADLY BURNED

PORT HURON, Mich. Dec. 25.-
Jack Walsh. aged years. lies at his
home in this city in a serious condi.
tion as the result OF playing with
matches His clothing caught fre and
he sustained burns from his head 20
his feet His mother also sustained
painful burns i'm putting out the flames
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
SHOT ~ F,uII.Y ROW.

SAGINAW. Michs Dec 25.-John Me-
Carty. 20 years old was wounded In
the leg in a family row last evening
Hts stepfather. John Mccarthy. t5 was
detained by the police pending an in
vestigation He told the officers he oh
tect'd TO his three stepchildrcn. Mike.
IIe added that the three threatened
violence last night and that he fred
when they rushed at him The wound
sustained by the victim Is not serious
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
EXPRESSING AND BAGGAGE
Main OF City II.

no feathers. The plain, neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co.. -
John R.-st. Ph. Main 1898. or City 3sS5.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25

Job Printing Doae Rish ht. Times
PrInttnH Co., Is John R-st
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
SAN DIEGO WILL RENT
FARMS TO CITY'S POOR
Plans To Cut Up 5000 Acres of
Land Into Small Tracts
To Help Needy.

This Is the second Of tWo articles telling about
the conservation i0ork planned at San Diego
Cal, bV p. n. Woods. city councilman.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25

Charles W. Warren a Company.
New Years Gifts.
Jewelers-Wns nshfnEten Arcade.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25

% s'i;S.': S:s ::S |: : Rsr-'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25
~REMAIN nv MICHIGAN.

The Times VIII give $lOO In gold
for the best editorial on this subject
printed in Michigan publication be-
fore Jan. 1st; second prize Of $50.
and third prize Of SIS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-25

nEssENoER-MAIN on cITY-sse.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen-When the estimates OF the
Board or Health for the ensuing fiscal
year were presented 10 your Honorable
for two additional plumbing inspectors.
which item was inserted at the request
OF the Sanitary Engineer after a confer
once with Health OFFICER Kiefer, and
with the entire approval OF the Board
OF Health Neither OF these additional
being cut out by your Honorable Body
and the other by the Board OF Estimates.
The Sanitary Engineer after again per-
sonaly going over the situation thor
oughly. taking into consideration the
large area OF the city and the large
done In all parts OF the city. renewed hts
request 10 the Board OF Health for addl-
tional help so that the buildings men"
toned. and the plumbing and drainage
connected Herewith. may he properly and
promptly Inspected. and that board after
the additional help mentioned is tmperi-
lively needed. and therefore directed Its
secretary to prepare and present TO your
Honorable Body this communication ana
respectfully urges your honorable Bo1y
20 provide for the emergency described
Respectfully submitted.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
BY JOHN F. McKINLAY.
Secretary.
Referred to Committee on Ways and
Means
To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen-In reply TO requests for
proposals for furnishing such quaint
ties OF coal and wood as may be re-
uuired for city poor for the year end
ing June 30. 1912, the Board OF Poor
Commissioners received the following
bids according 10 specifications:
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17

To the Honorable the Common Council
Gentlemen--An additional appropria.
tlon or 100000 will be necessary &C
carry the account OF repairs 10 auto pa
troll through the remainder OF this fisca
year and ] recommend that a surplus
or 100000 In the account OF gasoline and
lubrcating oils be transferred TO the
credit OF the item for repairs to auto
patrol; and also that 10000 surplus In
the Item OF newspapers. advertising ard
directories be placed 10 the credit OF the
account known as meals and that the
Following sums be transferred from the
surplus In the pay roll fund TO the ac-
counts mentioned:
Books, stationery and supplies. $3.50 90
Medical Observation-Disclosures. 400 90
Repairs and maintenance. .. 200 90
Yours respectfully.
+. III. cROUL.
Commissioner.
Referred to Committee on Ways and
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17
DAVID Il. HEINEMAN.
Controller
From the Controller.

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen--Of the proceeds OF the
$3.50. 900 Boulevard subway Improve
ment Bonds issued August LIST, 1905.
the sum OF s3s.5ls.47 remains unex-
pended This money can not be used
legally for any other purpose except
that for which the bonds were issued
and will not be required for that pnr-
pose because the work has been com
pleted In the meantime the bonds
are drawing interest and Will continue
TO do so until the last OF them Will
be retired In 1885. There Is no reason
why this surplus should not at once
he turned into the sinking Fund so
that the Sinking Fund Commission
may either retire an equivalent amount
of said bonds or else accomplish the
same result by investing said sum
in securities 10 Offset such outstand-
ing bonds. / beg to recommend that
this be done and ask that the matter
be referred your Committee on
Ways and Means.
Respectfully,
DAVID E HEINEMAN.
Controller.
Referred TO Committee on Ways and
Means
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17
From the Department Of Public Works

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen--I herewith submit 10
your Honorable Body my report for
the week ending May the 18th. 1911.
The gases supplied from the two
plants operated by the Detroit city
Gas Co. were tested and found to an
swor the requirements of the city or
dinance. station A delivered a gas
with an average Illuminating value OF
1876 candles. station Il 1896 candles.
The heat units on the mixed Eases
averaged 6Sl Il. 4. Us. gross per cubic
foot OF gas. A trace or ammonia was
found but no hydrogen sulphide. The
total sulphur per 100 cubic feet OF gas
was l1.l2 grains.
The Eighteenth ward product just
made the required 1900 candles The
heat units OF the same gas being 63l
Is. Il. Us gross per cubic foot OF gas.
No hydrogen sulphide was found
The gas pressure In all districts was
consistent with the city ordinance.
Respectfully submitted.
r.. Il. HYLAND,
Gas Inspector
Accepted and placed on fle
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17
4. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Ways and Means.

A
TO the Honorable the Common Council
Gentlemen-Your Committee on Way
and Means. TO whom was referred tn
reports or the various city officers 70
the week ending May 49, 1911, also tn,
Official bonds OF Henry A. Dupont Chic
building Inspector and Charles G. Ludy
Secretary. Department or Buildings. re
spectfuily report that with the Chief Ac
countant We have examined the same
and believing them TO be correct. recon-
mend their approval
Respectfully submitted.
THOMAS Il. Gilman.
JOHN c. LODGE,
VIM KOENIG,
HERMAN SCHULTZ.
A. J. WALSH,
JOHN G. CARNEY.
Accepted and adopted as follows:
Adopted as follows:
Yeas-Ald. Allan. Brozo. Burton.
Defined. Ellis, Field. Carney, Gilman.
HARPER. Hindle. Heating, Keusch. Koe-
mig. Knapp. Littlefield. Lodge. Lynch. Nc
Carly, Mason, Merritt o Brien. Ostrow-
ski. Owen. Rosenthal. Schultz. Skrzycki,
Theisen, Thompson. Tossy, Vernon.
Tem.--33.
Nays-None
Aid. Zoeller entered and took his seat.
FROM THE SAME
To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen - Your Committee on
Ways and Means. TO whom was refer
red the communication from the De-
partment OF Parks and Boulevards, re-
questing that the Controller be directed
TO borrow certain sums against their
1911 appropriation. respectfully report
We have had the same under consider
alton and beg leave TO state that we
can see no objection thereto. and we
therefore recommend the adoption OF
the following resolution
Respectfully submitted.
THoS e. Gilman,
ALBERT T. ALLAN,
J. c. LODGE,
WILLIAM KOENIG
HERMAN SCHULTZ,
A. J. WALSH,
Accepted. and on leave, the following
resolution was offered.
BY Aid Gilman:
Resolved, That the city Controller
be- and he Is hereby directed TO borrow
from the moneys In the City Treasury
received from Liquor Licenses, the SUN
OF sl2,560. and place the same 10 the
credit OF the following accounts in the
Park and Boulevard Fund. to-wit:
Belle Isle Maintenance
No. 256-Roads and walks .... $1,000
No. 25S-Oiling ................. 1000
No. l54-Bathhouse service. 49,. $50
Belle Isle improvements
Account item Amount.
No. 32o--Auto stand. Jefferson
600 avenue ......''''''.'.'s s900
NO. aob-1dHlnO 1oO
No 34l-Bathhouse grounds ... 1000
Boulevard Maintenance
Account Item. Amount
No 36O--Resurfacing ...... SO. 900
No. 362-Oiling ..,............ 1000
Belle Isle Maintenance
Account Item. Amount
No. l67--Rest building 30
No 16S--Painting Rest building. $50
No l69--Fence at Rest building. 100
No i64-Loop canal grading 500
Provided. however. That when the
appropriation OF the Park and Boule-
ward Fund becomes available on or at
ter July 4, next that the sums herein
authorized 10 be borrowed, be returned
10 the fund from which the aggregate
was appropriated. all OF said sums nav
ing been duly authorized and approved
by the Board OF Estimates.
Adopted as follows:
Yeas-Aif Allan. Brozo. Burton.
Deimei Ellis, Field. Garvey. Gilman,
Harpfer. Hfndle. Heating. Keusch, Kos-
! ala. Knapp, Littiened. Lodge, Lynch.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17
From the Department Of Public Works

To, the Honorable the Common Council:
Conference.-The Department has re-
ceived bill from Henry Mincel
amounting 10 s3O3.96. for constructing
cement walks on south side OF KIRBY
avenue, east OF Woodward avenue. lot
"A" as follows:
To 1896 square feet at Siac.. s30S. SO
This lot has been purchased by the
City for a site for the Art Museum and
no assessment should be levied for the
construction OF the walk
This Department. therefore, recon-
mends that the city Controller be d.
rected 10 draw warrant OF the proTe
fund i'm favor OF Henry Mincel, and
herewith transmits the proper resolu-
ton
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17
From Board Of Health.

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen--A number OF the funds OF
the Board OF Health are exhausted and
others nearly so. which necessitates this
application To your Honorable Body for
a grant OF the money necessary 10 re-
plenish these funds, 80 that the obliga
lions OF the board may be paid as fully
rs possible before the end OF the current
fiscal year
An estimate OF the accounts neces
sary for this purpose will. he presented
10 the committee To which This communal
cation may be referred when the sam,
is considered by that body.
Respectfully submitted.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH
BY JOHN F. McKINI-AY,
Secre tary.
Referred to Committee on Ways anC
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17

resolution adopted by your Honorable
Body October %. 1897. I beg 20 report
for the week ending with May 10. 1911.
there were thirty-three (33) complaints
received at this office and the garbage
collection depot for the non collection
OF garbage and deald animals, or an
average OF Ave and three-sixths 90 S-6)
complaints per day
Respectfully submitted.
j. J. HAARER,
Commissioner.
Referred TO Committee on Health and
City HOsDitals
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17
From the Clark.

red TO the Committee on Ordinances
From the Clerk.
That he presented such portion OF
the proceedings OF the sessions OF May
: and =. as Is required by the Charter
20 De so presented, 10 his Honor the
mayor for approval on the 18th inst
a asd that they were approved on the
10th inst
Placed on file.
Also, That he presented to His Honor
the Mayor for approval on the 4th
nance changing the name OF Beau ien
street. north OF Holbrook avenue, 20
prush street" which was approved on
the 10th inst
Accepted and placed on hle.
FROM THE SAME
Also, That he has received the pond
OF John A; Campbell. Constable OF the
sixteenth Ward
Referred To Committee on Ways and
FROM THE SAME.
TO the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentiemen-l beg to advise your
plications for licenses under Act No.
zsl or the Public Acts OF 1909. have
peem hlea In my office, to-wit:
lSeo-Robert Nederlander. 1873 Ora
lS5l-Tony Peters. So Champiain St
lsoz-Frank Wyrembelski. 1410 Can
ls5s-Edwin Angiim. l7s Randolph
1S54-James o'Donneli. 4ss Eign-
isS6-steve saiovich. 81 Dearborn
Respectfully yours,
CHARLES A. NICHOLS.
Referred to Committee on Liquor
FROM THE SAME.
To the Honorable the Common Council
Gentlemen beg TO advise your
honorable Body that the following IL
quor dealers bonds. under Act No. POI
MED In my office. to-wit:
i69S-Tony Peters. 95 Champlain st.
losa-John Kolodzicjski. 29l Thirty
l6s5-stanisiaus Madaj. s14 Junction
Ave.
Isss-Robert Nederlander. 1873 era
Respectfully yours,
CHARLES A. NICHOLS.
Referred to Commute on Liquor Reg
ulation.
FROM THE SAME.
10 the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen-We. the Undersigned
Board or Inspectors OF Election OF ths
sixth Precinct OF the Seventeened Ward
90 hereby certify the result appearing
upon the sheet hereto attached, to tht
| actual vote cast In said precinct for ant
against the establishment OF a saloon a
l4O4 Mack avenue.
| In witness whereof. we have hereunt,
| set our hands and seals this Fifteenth
Day OF May 1911, A. d. !.
Total vote. ~. .................. 22
| Yes--For establishment OF saloon Z
NoHAgainst establishment OF saloon Is
4 Spoiled ballots.
| EDWARD HOOK,
WILLIAM II. BRAZELL,
ROBT. J. DURIL.
| State of Michipan (,ountu 90 ykya,,,a a..
Sworn and submitted TO before ms
| Notary Public. In and for Wayn
County, Mich. this 10Th day OF May
A. D., 1911.
JOSEPH MEDIA,
Commission expires Aug 23, 1918
Referred TO Committee on Liquor Reg
ulation.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen--In order that the work
on the rest buildIng for children on
Belle Isle park may be commenced at
once and also the work OF grading the
banks or the canal opposite the boat
house and constructing the moorings
for boats and canoes, all OF which work
is much needed at once, Will your Hon
orable Body kindly direct the city con-
trOller to borrow from some fund the
sum OF $3.50. the same TO be returned
from the appropriation or this depart
ment for the year OF 1911 and 1912.
when II becomes available and credit
the same In amounts as itemized below
BELLE ISLE MAINTENANCE.
Account
No. Item Amount
lOf-Rest building ........S 800 90
l6s-Painting rest building $50 90
lC9-rence at rest building 100 90
l64-Loop canal grading. -. 500 90
1880 90
VIII your Honorable Body kindly
give this matter immediate attention.
Very truly yours.
NJ. i. HURLBUT.
Commissioner
Referred to Committee on Ways and
Means.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-17
From the Department Of Public Works

To the Honorable the Common Councils:
Gentlemen--In reply TO n notice from
this once the following prOposal was re-
ceived for Heating Municipal Court
Building:
Ches Il, Jacobs $50. %
Chas. l. Jacobs r. the only and lowest
bidder The Department of Public Works
has entered into contract with said low
est bidder and hereby asks the approval
and confirmation Of the same by your