Annexation of Bergland Bill Stalls in Legislature
Gogebic county officials and Ontonagon county representatives appeared before the Michigan legislature to push annexation of Bergland township. Bills remain held by committees on counties and towns after a joint session with officials from both counties. The Victoria Mining company opposes annexation, citing impact on Lake Gogebie water levels and related court actions.
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Gogebic County
Lansing
Bergland Township
Ontonagon County
Gogebie
House
Senate
John Holland
Victoria Mining Company
Bervland
Lake Gogebie
Victoria Company
Lake Goyebie
Spring Pageant Shuts Up Posy Delights Local Audience
An audience filled the high school auditorium Thursday for the spring pageant The Shut up Posy. Seventy two pupils from local schools performed under director Miss Nan Rund and a capable assistant corps. Isabel Fournier led as Spring with Bertha Selin as Mother Earth and LaVerne James as the Shut-up Posy.
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Nan Rund
Isabel Fournier
Bertha Selin
LaVerne James
Lake Michigamme to Become U P Vacation Magnet
Thousands may visit the Lake Michigamme area as Marquette county shores rise in prominence as a summer resort. The Michigamme Advancement association reports steady growth and plans to attract tourists. Henry A. Rumsey of Chicago recently bought a large island and is building a summer cottage.
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Lake Michigamme
Marquette County
Upper Peninsula
Lower Michigan
Michigamme
Island
The
Michigamme Advancement Association
Henry A. Rumsey
Chicago
Firemen Officers Plan Negaunee Tournament Setup
The Upper Peninsula Firemen’s Association executive committee will meet in Negaunee on May 14 to finalize plans for the annual tourney the week of July 18. Local and council committees work together to ensure success, with new features expected. officers include Depew, Johnson, Betzler, Murray, and Flynn.
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Upper Peninsula
David C. Depew
Munising
Ramsay Hold Up Nets Robbers $600
Prako Krosno and Mike Lavinda of Hurley sold hogs in Wakefield for 600 dollars then faced a highway robbery near Ramsay returning home. Christ Evanoff of Wakefield was arrested for complicity. Three other suspects fled to Iron River and were arrested there. Circuit court convenes Monday.
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Wakefield
Ramsay
Prako Krosno
Mike Lavinda
Hurley
Christ Evanoff
Wakefild
Mike McGinty
Rit
Koshie
Iron River
Tom Lezeroff
Ben Khies
George Steyness
Burley
Plymouth Hill
Bessemer
Iron ore loading to resume in May in Northwest ports
Northwest shipping circles expect an early May start to iron ore loading after wage dispute resolution. Ashland reported a 13.3 percent pay cut agreement with union scale committees and rail operators, aligning with railroad offers. Day work wages drop to 55 cents per hour for eight hours, with ten hours possible. night rates higher. dock clerks fall 10 percent under the new contract. The scale applies to Ashland, Marquette, and other regional ports.
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Northwest
Ashland
Escanaba
American Legion Adopts the Poppy as Its Memorial Flower
The American Legion has proclaimed the poppy as its Memorial Day flower and will distribute thousands of red silk poppies across the country on May 30. The replicas honor war orphans from both American and French families and were introduced by Mme Anna E Guerin to symbolize friendship between nations long divided by war.
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American Legion
America
Legion
Flanders
Mme
Anna E. Guerin
Amiong
France
Saldier
Stenback Champs Win Final Billiard Match
Stenback's Champs defeated the Hurley Sharks 200 to 153 at Joose's hall Tuesday evening to clinch the deciding game of a three match pocket billiards series. This was the Champs' final match of the season. Individual scores listed include Hurley Frida 16 Baron 13 Sullivan 18 O'Leary 54 Ora vala 82 and Champs Johnson 16 Stenback 47 C Korhonen 37 Isdebski 74 T Korhonen 26.
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Stenback
Hurley Sharks
Joose’s Hall
Hurley
Frida
Baron
Sullivan
O'Leary
Oravala
Johnson
C. Korhonen
Isdebski
T. Korhonen
Ore Demand Dwindles As Mines Cut Wages And Prices
Demand for iron ore this season is almost nil with few quotations and furnaces refusing tonnage from last year’s contracts. Some operators shift storage costs rather than ship at current rates as labor costs drop. May 1 or later may see price quotes. shipments unlikely for two to three weeks. Charcoal Iron Company trims Yale mine wages again by 15 percent after a 20 percent cut, with other independents following. Oliver Iron Mining has not yet cut wages.
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Lake Superior
Lower Lake
Charcoal Iron Company
Yale
Bessemer
Oliver Iron Mining Company
Ontonagon Still Seizures Fight Moonshine Raidsby Police
Deputy state food inspector Mr Rowe and Michigan state troopers conducted raids on Ontonagon area stills and moonshine operations. Edward Lafore and Matt Woola were arraigned in Ontonagon Justice Court after seizures at Lafore’s Bruce Crossing home and Woola’s Ewen residence yielded several stills, moonshine and mash. Both defendants posted bonds. examination postponed due to prosecutor's absence.
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Ontoragon
John T. Rowe
Ingles
Nelson and
Stark
Michigan State Constabulary
Edward Lafore
Matt Wuoia
Mr. Rowe
Stae Police
Bruce
Ewen
Bruces’ Crossing
Matt Woola
Rowe
Lafore
Woola
Lansing
Little Worry Over Michigan Wisconsin Boundary Dispute
Madison reports Wisconsin stands ready to rely on historical and survey records to defend its claim to about 260 square miles including Hurley and the Iron Range mines. Michigan press comments suggest slim chances, noting the boundary could only be altered by Congress. The disputed region is valued at around 70 million dollars.
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Madison
Michigan
Hurley
Lansing
Badger
Wisconsin
Saiid E. F
Bean
Cong
Govebie
Luncheon and Meeting for Bessemer Commercial Club
Members of the Bessemer Commercial club hold a regular luncheon at 6 o clock Tuesday evening at the Brite Spot and will adjourn to the Elks hall for an open meeting. President Frank Woramy announces a possible talk by W I Prince, secretary of the Duluth Commercial club, with alternative speakers if needed.
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Bessemer Commercial Club
Elks Hall
Frank W. Roman
W. I. Prince
Duluth Commercial Club
Prince
Commercial Club
Employment Restored 47 Per Cent in Michigan
Detroit reports a 47 percent recovery in employment from the low mood of depression. Secretaries of Michigan chambers of commerce note improvement began mid February and has gradually risen. Normal forces are 404,900, fell to 122,940, now at 235,140, offering encouragement.
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Detroit
Michigan
Detroit Free Press
Rich divorce rate could fall if takers took more wives
A satirical line suggests reducing rich divorces by letting the wealthy take three or four wives as the Turk does. The joke notes the Turk would likely object to being in the same class.
Circuit Court Set To Resume Monday After Delays
After repeated postponements since February the circuit court will reconvene Monday with a heavy docket. The calendar lists 46 cases ready for disposal and 38 with no progress for over a year. Nine divorces, 16 criminal cases, 21 civil filings and many continued matters fill the term, plus jurors Battista Sofficti Hobson Williams Art Magnie Paul Chovan called for jury duty in February.
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Circuit Court
Driscoll
Ontonagon Court
Detroit
Battista Sofficti
Hobson Williams
Art Magnie
Bessemer
Paul Chovan
Bessemer Township
Young Bessemer Couple Married at St Sebastian’s Church
Mrs Josephine Williams and John Homan, well known in Bessemer, were married Wednesday at 7:30 am in St Sebastian’s Catholic Church. Rev C J Swoboda performed the ceremony. A wedding dinner for 50 followed at the Williams home. The couple will reside in Bessemer.
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Josephine Williams
John Homan
St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church
C. J. Swoboda
Dricka Harteloo
H. L. Simonson
Robert
Stevenson, Minn
Drieka Harteloo
Sioux Falls
S. D
J. P. Nichols
Ironwood
Saving disposition traps some folks from working
The text notes a number of people show a strong saving disposition and refuse to work for fear of expanding their vitality. It presents a view that laziness or fear of stress leads to inactivity and reduced effort in daily tasks.
Final Plans Of New Hotel May Be Made
Final plans and specifications for a proposed new hotel in Bessemer are to be submitted at a special stockholders meeting of the Bessemer Hotel Company. Architect Hubert will present cost estimates, guiding whether to proceed with erection. Directors say stockholders’ sanction is required before actions are taken. Secretary M A Hagerman urges full attendance.
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Bessemer
Bessemer Hotel
Rany
Previa
Mie
Geerick Tube
Hubert
M. A. Hagerman
Eight Miles of Waters Meet Roads to Be Improved
Road work in Waterstreet township will span over eight and a half miles this summer, per notice from Frank F. Bowers, state highway commissioner. Sealed bids are due at the county courthouse. Plans and specs for the drainage and road widening are available at the courthouse and at the state highway department offices in Escanaba or Lansing.
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Frank F. Bowers
County Rowl Commission
Court House
Waterstreet Township
State Highway Department
Escanaba
Lansing
Epplett Chosen M C M Organization Officer
The Michigan College of Mines student group selects new officers as graduates move on. Emanual Epplett of Ramay a Bessemer high school graduate in 1916 will serve as one of three vice presidents. Spring vacation begins today and runs to May 2 before five week iron country study trips to Iron River East Menominee and Gogebic ranges start.
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Michigan College of Mines
Emanual
Epplett
Ramaay
Bessemer High School
Iron River
East Menominee
Gogebic Ranges
End Lutheran Drive For Funds This Week
Lutheran Augsana Synod units in Rock Island Illinois push a multi state appeal for a seminary building endowment. With 3110 pledged the drive exceeds Iowa with 350000 goal reached and total pledges surpassing plan.
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Lutheran Augustana Symed
Rock Island
Iowa
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