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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
2
The upcoming Monday election pits administration and anti administration forces in a race for mayor with Gedda and Donich leading rival factions. Voters are urged to know the issues as city affairs for the coming year hinge on the verdict.
Gogebic officials are urged by Tax Commissioner Lord to correct inequities on local rolls or risk state intervention. The Marquette Journal notes similar issues in Dickinson and warns that uneven assessments, driven by new ore activity and mining, could trigger a statewide valuation overhaul. The commission may compel Gogebic to adjust, or take over the revaluation themselves.
Lansing reports indicate Burt D. Cady ex chairman of the Michigan Republican State Central committee plans to challenge Governor Alex J. Groesbeck for the party leadership in 1926. Cady alleges he was double crossed at the state convention as Kennedy L. Potter of Jackson now leads the party.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a community facing legal and social upheaval with references to Tecate and the ocean, mentioning residents, laws, and a push by groups around land, governance, and rights. Names and places are obscured by garbled text, but the piece hints at a local struggle over power and policy affecting Iron River.
A collage of brief quotes shares mixed bets on Bessemer mayoral race. Figures like President Coolidge and Ty Cobb express cautious or light predictions while others deny strong views, reflecting a busy, contested political atmosphere ahead of voting.
An April 6 election leads into a Woman's Club Show on April 7 and 8 in Bessemer. The events combine civic activity with entertainment for a lively community weekend.
Spring hints appear across Lead Street with Heinies pop corn wagon and high school baseball on campus. Fire department cleans streets with hoses as boys wear bolshevist neckties. Master reaches in nine days and girls remain patient.
Two party figures from Liberty and Citizens were photographed in a narrow meeting last week stirring speculation about political strategy and possible coalition or split moves amid local races.
Fragmentary note questions proper conduct and suggests reading Turpenes's Lear out the Steppes as a cultural activity. It contrasts buying a techet to Bimbee gind with staying home to read. Limited clarity but preserves named items and tone.
A garbled OCR snippet references oaths and cannibals with unclear context or identifiable people or places. The fragment lacks coherent facts to summarize a clear event or subject.
The message urges every local resident to join a forthcoming community event hosted by AUF. Organizers promise a respectful, inclusive atmosphere and opportunities for dialogue.
Lookback from April 4 1924 reports Angelo Seppi age 32 and Tom Vida age 48 killed in underground Eureka mine workings at Ranigay shortly after noon. Fellow workers warned of blasting dangers. Other items note business moves and marriages in the district.
1905 report notes William H. Knight chosen as Republican mayor candidate last Saturday. William L. Guyer named city clerk and John P. Mueller set to run for city treasurer. In Bessemer township voters see candidates for supervisor John Hanousek and Frosten Swanson, clerk Charles Anderson and Charles Liese, treasurer Emil Lindstrom and Andrew Anderson. Capt A S Johns of the Pike mine Wakefield visits county seat and seeks Wakefield supervisor. Mrs W A Oppen departs for Boston with sister Mrs G S Barber and Mr and Mrs Barber accompany to Chicago. Hagen and Solberg plan move to new quarters in Odd Fellows building next week.
Cairo Egypt has implemented an automatic telephone network to modernize communications. The move signals improved dialing efficiency and broader access across the city’s diverse linguistic communities.
In Bessemer Michigan the court orders on March 24 1925 that Sofia Walsh’s petition for administration of Matti Walli’s estate be heard April 21 1925 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Public notice to be printed weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
Michigan probate court in Bes Renin requires publication of notice for April hearing to determine legal heirs and inheritance of real estate. Public notice will appear in The Heeseemer Herald for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.
An advertisement from Bessemer Pharmacy touts Adlerika as a fast ten minute remedy to remove gas and fecal matter from the intestine. It promotes relief from stomach trouble and urges customers to avoid pills in favor of Adlerika action.
At a 1925 court session the matter of Byron O. Rice estate was heard. Levi S. Rice petitions to appoint William H. Rice or another suitable person as administrator. Hearing scheduled for April 10 at 10 a.m. in the probate office with three weeks of public notice to follow.
In the matter of the estate of Joseph Sparapani deceased Peter Wrobleski filed for license to sell the estate's interest in described real estate The court orders a hearing April 11 1925 at 10 am at the probate office to show cause why license should not be granted Publication of this order in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks prior to the hearing is required Anne H Bay clerk examiner.
The undersigned will sell at public auction the parcel known as Lot 12 Block 1 West Bossemer Gogebic County Michigan described as the caster thirty three and one third feet of Lot twelve in Blue One in West Bossemer to satisfy the mortgage debt with seven percent interest and costs. Kate Suanto mortgagee William F Pellow attorney for mortgagee Bessemer Michigan.
State of Michigan case against Anna Higgs from Littell Washington, pending in Gogebiee County Circuit Court seeks appearance and answer within three weeks of order. Publication of order in Bessemer Herald required weekly for six weeks, with personal service and mailed copy to defendant at last known address.
Default declared on a 1922 mortgage from Daniel Suanto to Kate Suanto recorded in Gogeble Michigan. As of this notice the due amount is 1486.74 dollars plus 50 dollars attorney fee, and no legal action has been started to recover funds. Sale by power of sale set for Thursday May 21, AD.
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