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- After considerable effort on the part of officials of the Lake Carriers' Association, there is reasonable assurance that some of the private lights in the St. Mary's river will be replaced next seasoAfter considerable effort on the part of officials of the Lake Carriers' …
- The Consolidated Elevator Co. of Duluth has let to the Barnett & Record Co. of Minneapolis a contract for an addition to its elevator "E" of 500,000 bushels capacity. The contract includes a 1,000 hoThe Consolidated Elevator Co. of Duluth has let to the Barnett & …
- Important improvements projected by the Great Northern Ry. Co. are reported from the head of Lake Superior. The lease of the coal dock now occupied by the Ohio Coal Co. on the Wisconsin side of the bImportant improvements projected by the Great Northern Ry. Co. are reported from …
- To Manage Ships on the Pacific. Stewards of the Goodrich Transportation Co., Chicago, are: Steamer Virginia, Edward F. Hobert; Iowa, B. Lohse; Atlanta, Chas. McKaig; Indiana, Wm. Reardon; City of RacTo Manage Ships on the Pacific. Stewards of the Goodrich Transportation Co., …
- March of Progress. It is understood that the steamer Osceola has been chartered for the coming season to the Lake Michigan & Lake Superior Transportation Co. of Chicago, and that the steamer WyomingMarch of Progress. It is understood that the steamer Osceola has been …
- Transfers of Vessel Property. Steamer J. H. Prentice and consorts Middlesex and Halsted, Shores Lumber Co. of Ashland, Wis., to Soper Lumber Co. of Chicago, $30,000; barges Alert and Advance, StephenTransfers of Vessel Property. Steamer J. H. Prentice and consorts Middlesex and …
- Output of the Ship Yards. P. H. Studer of Detroit, Mich., has nearing completion for Congressman Carlos D. Shelden of Michigan, what it is claimed will be the fastest gasoline launch on fresh water.Output of the Ship Yards. P. H. Studer of Detroit, Mich., has …
- Output of the Ship Yards. Berger & Berger of Manitowoc, Wis., are building a steam barge for Johnson & Denessen of Green Bay, Wis. The vessel will be 92 feet in length by 22 feet beam and will be useOutput of the Ship Yards. Berger & Berger of Manitowoc, Wis., are …
- Arrangements are being made at the works of the Chicago Ship Building Co. for the launch on Saturday next of the passenger steamer Illinois. This is the vessel building for the Northern Michigan TranArrangements are being made at the works of the Chicago Ship Building …
- Michigan is to have another charcoal iron furnace of about 125 to 150 tons daily capacity. It will be located at Munising, near Marquette, and will be owned by interests controlling the Munising Co.,Michigan is to have another charcoal iron furnace of about 125 to …
- M. M. Sullivan of Toledo is building a dredge that will be one of the largest in the United States. It will be 110 feet in length, 38 feet beam and 12 feet deep. The machinery will have a capacity ofM. M. Sullivan of Toledo is building a dredge that will be …
- J. W. Westcott of Detroit announces that in accordance with arrangements made by the Lake Carriers' Association with Duff & Gatfield of Amherstburg, changes in draught of water in the vicinity of theJ. W. Westcott of Detroit announces that in accordance with arrangements made …
- C. F. Bielman of Detroit has finally secured from the postoffice (sic) department a four-year contract for the services of his little steamer Florence B in the delivery of mail on the Detroit river.C. F. Bielman of Detroit has finally secured from the postoffice (sic) …
- "The Little Red Book.". By accident the above name was given to a vest-pocket directory of owners and officers of lake vessels. For several years past the Marine Review Publishing Co. has collected a"The Little Red Book.". By accident the above name was given to …
- Around the Great Lakes. Considerable praise has been bestowed upon the management of the Singer tug line at Duluth for the service which the tugs Superior and Excelsior performed in rescuing the steaAround the Great Lakes. Considerable praise has been bestowed upon the management …
- Around the Great Lakes. Capt. M. C. Clark, Thomas Isabell and William Binks of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., have purchased for $500 the burned and sunken steamer Otego now lying in the river at Green Bay. AftAround the Great Lakes. Capt. M. C. Clark, Thomas Isabell and William …
- Around the Great Lakes. The burned hull of the steamer Joys at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., will not be rebuilt, the keelson, frames and planking having been burned so badly in places that a rebuild would notAround the Great Lakes. The burned hull of the steamer Joys at …
- Around the Great Lakes. Clearance was made a few days ago from South Lake Linden by the steamer Nicol with the first cargo of ingot copper shipped since the opening of navigation. It is stated that tAround the Great Lakes. Clearance was made a few days ago from …
- Around the Great Lakes. Incorporation of the McReynolds Elevator Co. of Chicago, with a capital stock of $300,000 is taken as a confirmation of the rumor that the recent purchase by McReynolds of theAround the Great Lakes. Incorporation of the McReynolds Elevator Co. of Chicago, …
- On Friday last Capt. Alex. McDougall formally turned over to the American Ship Building Co. (consolidated lake ship yards) the affairs of the American Steel Barge Co. at West Superior. From now on heOn Friday last Capt. Alex. McDougall formally turned over to the American …
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