Frances Smith (Steamboat), 16 Aug 1886

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Full Text: A CANADIAN STEAMER SEIZED.
Sault Ste. Marie, Aug. 16. - The Canadian steamer FRANCES SMITH, which runs from Collingwood to Sault Ste. Marie, touching at Mackinac Island, was seized at the latter port today by order of Deputy Collector Watson for failing to report her at the custom house. Part of her machinery has been taken ashore to prevent her getting away, and she will be held until the difficulty is settled.
The Detroit Tribune
Tuesday, August 17, 1886

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Sault Ste. Marie, Sept. 29. -- The steamer FRANCES SMITH of the Collingwood Line, has been released by the custom officials on giving bonds to the amount of $16,000. The seizure caused the steamer a week's loss of time.
Detroit Tribune
September 30, 1886
Media Type: Text; Newspaper
Item Type: Clippings
Notes: seized by Collector
Date of Original: 1886
Subject(s): Steamboats
Frances Smith (steamboat)
Local identifier: McN.E.3868
Language of Item: English
Donor: William R. McNeil
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