Bank directors tied to Ironwood failure face suit
The Circuit Court of Ironwood County hears actions in equity against former First National Bank of Ironwood directors and officers for alleged misappropriation of funds and against Edward D. Nelson and associated firms for similar claims. Plaintiffs seek damages to cover assets and deposits while criticizing lax supervision and deceptive reporting that concealed insolvency.
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Nelson
First National Bank of Ironwood
Monara
MacHiley
Fevi
Riew
Attornoyn
Unieweek
de. Peeition
First Nationa Bank of Ironwood
Ite
Edward D. Nelson
Twin City Street Railway
Twin City Electric Light Co
Ironwood and Hurley Water Works Co
Bank Corporation
Wall Street
E. T. Larson Pak
E. A
J. O. Hayes
Ashland
Ironwood
Germania
Mr. Nelson
Curnacy
Chicago
Iti
H. F. John
E. T. Lareen
United States
Yankee Doodle Stock Co Presents A Four Act Melodrama
The Yankee Doodle Stock Company performed The Queen of the White Slaves in four acts at the opera house last Sunday night and earned praise as the best of its kind in the city. A return engagement is planned for Sunday evening with Tracked Around the World in four acts. New specialties between acts and tickets at 25 35 and 50 cents are on sale at Peterson's candy store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Himmelein
Opera House
Peterson's
Cave-In at Eureka Mine Ramsay Ends Fatal
A cave-in on the ninth level of the Eureka mine at Ramsay trapped six workers Tuesday afternoon. Four were rescued within hours, two remained imprisoned until Wednesday afternoon. John Johnson survived, Mikula Hinch inie died. The trapped men were James Vardo, del Johnson, Tony Rullima, Steve Lapi and Mickula Hluchkinic. Four had minor injuries, one was seriously injured.
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Eureka
Ramsay
John Johnson
Mikula Hinchinie
Johnson
Hluchinics
James Vardo
del Johnson
Tony Rullima
Steve Lapi
Mickula Hluchkinic
For Sale Under Volunteer Bounty Act Canada Land Sale
Notice issued by the Department of the Interior Dominion Government of Canada offers furds2u acres of Dominion land open in Alberta Saskatchewan or Manitoba for entry. Any person over 18 may acquire this land with the certificate without further charge. Write or wire L E Tedford at Shutter Street Toronto Canada.
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Department of the Interior
Dominion Government of Canada
Ottawa
Dominion
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
L. E. Tedford
Shutter Street
Toronto
Canaa
Hundred Yard Men to Meet for Sprint Challenge
Hibbing sprinter L S Sylvester may race in 50 to 100 yards for 350 cash after challenging Duluth rival Charles Williamson who backs 850 or more. Williamson believes he can beat Sylvester in short runs and Silverman offers a 50 handicap per 100 yards. Negotiations aim to stage the Williamson Sylvester race at Athletic Park after the White Sox road trip.
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L.S. Sylvester
Hibbing
Sylvester
Duluth
Charles Williarmson
Ontonagon County
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Williamson
Mr. Sylvester
Sam Silverman
Bessemer
Silverman
Athletic Park
White Sox
Thirsty Ones and the Clever Rail Travel Rule
A railroad practice under local option laws allows liquor on buffet cars in wet counties but not in dry ones. Passengers buy upfront in wet territory and can request more during the trip, even when the train enters a dry county.
King and Prize Shoot at German Shooting Society Park
The King and Prize shoot of the German Shooting Society was held at their park last Sunday afternoon. Winners include King Bhoot with top totals for Chas Lugviel and Jos Mayer entries. Prize Shoot saw Johnson take first in a shoot off with Markin second. F Kester and H Ekman tied at 21. Ekman won 20 to 13 in the shoot off. The contest offered several good prizes.
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German Shooting Society
King Bhoot
F. Markin
Johnson
Markin
F. Kester
H. Ekman
Ekman
Kester
Mass Meeting for Firemen Tourney Plans in Bessemer
A mass meeting of business men is called at City Hall Monday evening September 9 at 8 to plan entertain ment for the Upper Peninsula Firemen's Association tourney in 1916. Telegrams were sent to all fire chiefs instructing delegates to the Laurium convention. Signed Mayor Anpyy Byrse Chief Albert Church Past President Adwin Baylin.
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City Hall
Upper Peninsula
Bessemer
Laurium
Anpyy Byrse
Albert Church
Adwin R. Baylin
Local nine tops Ironwood 11 to 3 on Sunday afternoon
The local baseball team defeated Ironwood 11 to 3 on the local diamond after noon. Rhinehart started for Ironwood but allowed five runs in the first inning as the locals collected five hits. Jack Schmirler relieved and also yielded six more runs as Bessemers Andrew and Ed Winkowski led with three hits each. Burt and Clifford starred in the outfield, Pascoe made several fine plays, and Robison joined in a notable double play. Ashland looms as the next opponent.
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Ironwood
Hurley
Sarler
Rhinehart
Johnson
Bessemer
Andrew
Ed Winkowski
Burt
Clifford
Pascoe
Roby
Winkowski
Schmirler
Robison
Parker
Robinson
Rowett Challenges World for Ironwood Wrestle-Off
John Rowett of this city issues a Cornish style wrestling challenge for the beat two of three to win $1000. Prospective challengers may contact the Herald in Bessemer or The Ironwood News Record in Ironwood, Mich.
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Herald
John Rowett
Cornish Atyle
Reseemer Herald
Bessemer
Mich
Ironwood News Record
Ironwood
Saxon Brakeman Killed After Run Over by Train
Harry Edwards a Saxon resident and brakeman on the D S S A Reg was run over Sunday morning at Saxon. His two legs were cut off and he died two hours later at Paradis hospital. The body was taken to Saxon Wednesday by John J. Frick for burial.
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Harry Edwards
Saxon
Paradis Hoapital
This
John J. Frick
Gruesome Find at Stanton Location
A baby’s body was found Thursday afternoon beneath a house at the Stanton location. Sheriff Spencer issued a coroner’s subpoena and an inquest was adjourned until Prosecuting Attorney Humphrey arrived from Ironwood. Further particulars will be given next week.
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Stanton
Spencer
Humphrey
Ironwood
Bowling Alley Property Ad in Bessemer Michigan
Bargain property listing on Sophie Streets one block north of the Northwestern depot. Inquire or write to Jobo Pazdernik. Dates Aug 7 to 28 in Bessemer Michigan.
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Sophie Streets
Northwestern Depot
Jobo Pazdernik
Bessemer, Mich
Bessemer Common Council Debates City Hall Grounds and Franchise
The Bessemer council met in regular session at city hall. They approved the finance report and bills, purchased Lots 13 and 14 in Greek 8 from Theo Kohl for a future city hall site, and allowed free occupancy until May. They ordered water mains on Silver Street, declined a new pumping station, and installed pumping machinery at the old station. A new street railway franchise for E D Nelson was adopted with a $200 publication bond. A new Powder Mill Creek bridge was authorized and the council set the next steps for road and bridge work. The August 2 148 meeting reviewed minutes and the finance committee presented payment recommendations.
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Theo. Kohl
Marshal Carlson
Justices of the Peace
Haggerson and Munthe
Board of Public Works
Silver Street
Colby
Mars
E. D. Nelson
Nelson
Powder Mill Creek
City of
Bessemer
Messrs
Solberg
Felling
Ravis
Bennetts
Gerocco
Tructtner
Glatzek
Webb
O'Brien
McDonald
City of Reseemer
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Yankee Doodle Stock Co
Detroit
Chas. Lugviel
Jos. Mayer
B.gerbart
Baseball
Rowett
Council Proceedings
Official
Alex Strom
R. G. Spencer
Prisoeers Ane Ee S. Arkowitz
Herald Pub. Co
Otto B. Olson
Chas. H Warner
Gugetble Hospital
Highway Fund
Chas. Reed
Jeneen & Lintermann
Mike Kapteen
Jzviak
Wm Glatzek
Jon. Salag
Nick Springhewti Jr. Lator
Loute Paraska
Nester Harre
Louis Grendiak Lator
Jw. Bursuh
Nels P. Johnson
Robert Pakes
Siiterman Labor
Peter Adamsex
Sam Deney
O. B. Olson
B. Oona Rigs
Qacar Peterson
Ree w.Qy
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