Bessemer Township Election Splits Vote Gives Jones Victor
In Bessemer township the Citizens ticket led by Charles C. Jones won by over two to one over two rivals, amid a three cornered contest. Ballot confusion created two Citizens Tickets, one with Jones for supervisor and another with John Hanousek for supervisor. Final tallies: Jones 146, Finnegan 37, Hanousek 79.
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Bessemer
Citizens
Charles C. Jones
Mr. Jones
Citizen
John Hanousek
Citizen’s
Independent Labor
John F. Finnegan
Arbor Day Proclamation by Governor Warner
Governor Fred M. Warner proclaims Friday May 1 Arbor Day urging school children to plant and care for trees and to learn citizenship through the act. He extols trees as lasting monuments and urges school exercises to emphasize the day. Also notes an event titled A Debt of Honor featuring home talent at the Opera House on Friday evening April 24.
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Fred M. Warner
Warner
Opera House
Willis A Goodwin And Town Election Results
The township total votes were 264 with Charles C. Jones securing 146 for supervisor. John F. Finnegan received 87 and John Hanousek 79, giving Jones a majority of 80 over both and 67 over the next candidate.
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Willis A. Goodwin
John Matchek
Martit Tutseolit
John Zseliska
George Powerski
Albert Ethier
William Bridgwes
Brick Walbaum
Frotey Tain
Charles C. Jones
John F. Finnegan
John Hanousek
Mr. Jones
Republicans Lose Mayor and Justice but Elect City Treasurer
In Monday's municipal election Republicans failed to win the mayoralty and justice of the peace, edging out a narrow defeat for A. D. Johnston and Wm. L Rasseil. They secured posts in several wards and kept a principled campaign for equal taxation, signaling a mixed but resolute outcome with Johnston still regarded as a leading city figure.
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A. D. Johnston
Wm. L Rasseil
Justice of the Peace
James A. Z Pregno
Citizens
Sth
Johnston
Republican Party
Ironwood and Nearby Towns Vote in Local Elections
In Ironwood Township W L Prerce was chosen supervisor Charles Anderson clerk and Andrew Santell treasurer on the Peoples ticket. In Mareniseo John Fraik defeated E R Graves for supervisor by two votes. Fraik ran on slips while Graves was regular nominee. Erwin elected Alex Holmgren supervisor Ole Bergstein clerk and Alex Ketola treasurer with no contest. Watersmeet re elected T A Kelly supervisor 95 to 44 over John A Pratt. N D Murphy elected clerk unopposed and B H Darling treasurer by 51 vote margin over W C Marksman.
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Ironwood
W. L. Prerce
Charles Anderson
Andrew Santell
Peoples
Mareniseo
John Fraik
E.R. Graves
Fraik
Mr. Graves
Erwin
Alex Holmgren
Ole Bergstein
Alex. Ketola
Watersmeet
T. A. Kelly
John A. Pratt
N. D Murphy
B. H. Darling
W. C. Marksman
Blind Brother Sought by Portland Man Esmond Grant Cherryman
Elbert R. Cherryman of Portland Oregon seeks his brother believed to be a blind patient in a Northern Michigan county home. Described as 5 ft 5 in tall, 140 to 150 pounds, stooped shoulders, uses name Chip. Right name Esmond Grant Cherryman. Contact 610 Oregon Ridge Portland. Upper Peninsula papers urged to copy.
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Elbert R. Cherriman
Portland
Ore
Michigan
Chip
Esmond Grant Cherryman
E. R. Cherryman
Oregon
Rid G
Upper Peninsula
City Election Returns Detail Voters Cast
The record summarizes Monday's city election results showing citizens and Republican nominees. It lists the Citizen's candidate first after each office name, followed by the Republican contender, reflecting the official vote tally for each position. Entities include the city and offices, with names provided in the readable portions of the vote roster.
City Officials And Vote Totals In Local Bond Referendum
Alderman Nick Gladzak and Walter F. Truettner named. Edward Winkowski and William Gladzek listed as constables. Fourth Ward supervisor candidates include Steve McDonald and Victor Storm. Bond proposition for a water works fund passed 478 to 110. Mayor race totals: John Holland 374, Albert D Johnston 324. City clerk race: William L. Guyer 385, Joseph Rice 1. Treasurer race: Andrew Wiklund 328, Joshua Thomas 334. Justice of the Peace: James A. Zeppegno 342, William I. Russell 335. Russell seeks a recount in the 4th and 5th wards. court action possible.
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John Holland
Albert D. Johnston
City Clert
William L. Guyer
Joseph Rice
Andrew Wiklund
Joshua Thomas
Justice of the Peace
James A. Zeppegno
William I. Russell
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Russell
To the Voters in Bessemer City
An elected official thanks voters for the honor of being chosen mayor and pledges to pursue continued improvements with council support, expressing public gratitude for past campaign backing and commitment to carry out plans to the best of his ability.
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Bessemer
Thas
Knights of Pythias seek army rifle use approval
The head officers of the Knights of Pythias, overseeing a large and well drilled military division, plan to request permission from the national government to utilize the army rifle.
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Knights of Pythias
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Bessemer Township
Harry W. Barron
Arthur Proctor
William Buzza
John Larson
Henry Ogren Ror
Jacob Johnson Hope
John Mattson Poerrrers
Fred Fowler
John St. John
Joe Jacherio
Henry Trudlell
Frosten Swanson
Board of Review
Swan Olson
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Joseph Rizzi
John Meyer
Marvin Smith
Peoples Coal CO
Otto B. Olson
Edwin Bayliss
Fire & Life Insurance
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W. F. Kelly
Cire
Jebo Jolland
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William L. Gayer
First Ward
Nick Gladzak
Walter F. Truettner
Constable
Edward Winkowski
William Gladzek
Fourth Ward
Arrree Corres
Fifth Ward
Steve McDonald
Victor Storm
Albin Johnson
C. August Johnson
William H. Knight
Domenick Masnaghetti
Perry
Carl L. Solberg
Constable Batista Mussatti
Herman Carlson
Louis Vamastek
William A. McMinn
Alderman William O'Brien
Andrew G. Newman
Louis Spanuletti
Angelo Endrezzi
Third Ward
Dan Kulasgewicz
August Kondziela
Seen
Andrew Gustafzon
Albert Wagner
Andrew Forslund
Scot Tree
Ole Olson Erry
Joseph Webb
John G. Reini
Pt Wic
William S. Prince, Pres
Walter F. True
Geo. L. Loope
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Olin Foun
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Albert D. P Johnston
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Louris‘ H. Truettner
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William {. Prince
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the Herald Offee
Bessemer Lumber Company
Heath & Milligan
United States Health Bulletin
Bessemer Brewing Go
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