Cross Burning Sparks Debate in Ironwood County
The Ironwood Times reports residents fear a Ku Klux Klan rise after a cross is burned on a bluff north of Bessemer. The paper argues the county is unusually free of religious bigotry and urges the Klan not gain a foothold, warning of violence and constitutional rights violations tied to the group.
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Bessemer
Ironwood Times
Times
Ku Klux Klan
Ironwood
Klan
Herrin
Lronwood
Gogebic County
Negaunee council battles over nothing in particular
In Negaunee Michigan the council’s long running feud dominates local government. Despite good water supply and solid facilities, partisan skirmishes waste energy that could be used for real progress. The author urges channeling energy into constructive work.
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Negaumnee
Particul
Negaunee
Board of Public Works
Marquette Migs Journal
European nations urged to end wartime armaments in Ruhr
The piece argues that France Belgium and other European powers linger in military positions even after hostilities ended. It contends funds tied in troops and occupation costs should instead be used to repay debts to the United States and foster commerce. It cites Belgium as financially able to do business but lacking funds to settle debts.
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Trance
Nia Tata
Germany
Belgium
Ruhr
United States
America
France
Evacuation of Ruhr Signals Mutual Debt Reforms
The Michigan Manufacturer and Financial Record notes that Belgium and Germany are trimming expenses to meet debt obligations. They view the Ruhr evacuation as a sign of progress, with both nations positioning to repay debts and become profitable partners with the United States as talks begin to ease burden and foster shared gain.
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United States
Ruhr
Michigan
Disappointed Citizens React To Local Events
The piece notes residents in the second ward unhappy as property values stay unchanged, while others like Joe G and Coach S lament the delayed start of Bessemer football practice. It warns that town leaders face scrutiny as Scopes case discussion continues and miners plan a September 1 strike, with various locals reacting to political and social developments.
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State
Joe G
Coach S
Trouth
Bessemer
Doc. H
Marenisco
Saxon
Moe A
South Sophia Street
Scopes
William Jennings Bryan
Art DD
If You Are Well Bred You’ll Quarrel With Someone
A reflective note on social conduct suggesting even well bred individuals clash with others and never chasten juvenile bandits who steal from a cherished apple tree. It frames behavior as a human flaw tied to status and restraint.
Looking Backward VIA HERALD FILES
One year ago on August 15 1924 Ole Peterson 54 a county resident was killed when his hand touched a live electrical wire at a South Moore street pole. The shock threw him into a ditch and he died on arrival.
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Ole Peterson
South Moore Street
Peterson
Thomas Jeffrey
Alex J. Groesbeck
Upper Peninsula
Gogebic
W. H. Knight
Pacific Coast
Anna Densky
Antigo
West
W. J. Pinkerton
L. A. Anderson
Mellen
Duluth
Port Arthur
Canada
City board adopts school names for buildings
At Monday’s board of education meeting the city schools were renamed. Central High remains Central School. Sophie Street becomes Washington School. North Side Primary becomes Lincoln School. North Side Kindergarten becomes Froebel School. South Side Kindergarten becomes Peabody School. Names credited to Supt Miss A F Alcott. Froebel founded kindergarten. Miss Peabody introduced it in America.
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Board of Education
Central School
Sophie Street
Washington School
North Side
Lincoln School
Froebel
South Side
Peabody School
A. F. Alcott
Miss Peabody
America
Andrew Asplund
Yale
J. W. Truettner
Wisconsin Manganese Ore Co
Milwaukee
Miss May Roman
Cedro
Sandy Rand
Mamie Pecard
Ramona
George Auop
Opera
Notice to James A McKay in Michigan suit
State of Michigan Catherine McKay files suit against James A McKay. Unable to locate defendant, court orders appearance within three months. if enters, answer within twenty days after service. Publication of order in Bessemer Herald for six weeks or personal service twenty days before appearance. Mail copy to last known address. George O Driscoll, Circuit Judge. Thomas J Landers, attorney. Ironwood, Mich. 8-7-9-11
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James A. McKay
Thomas J. Landers
Bessemer Herald
Gogebic
George O. Driscoll
Ironwood, Mich
James F. Buchanan
William Sg. Paird
Gogebie
William S. Baird
Local humor hints at Klan presence in Bessemer
A humorous remark suggests checking yardage of white sheets sold in Bessemer stores to gauge Klan organization. The line underscores community concern about possible extremist activity and the need for vigilance without endorsing violence.
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Bessemer
Events Of The Week At The Courthouse And Local Football
Court house employees stunned Tuesday morning as the Ammty board transacted all business in 15 minutes. Fans wonder about city football tear and Hurley Hessemer teams may meet again. Charley M. avoids comments when the PXA reporter is near. Rat imitates the Elkselvir provoking a boys warpath. Rat's funeral occurred the next day.
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Court House
Ammty Board
Speling
Hurley
Hurley-Hessemer
Charley M
PXA
Rat
Fiery M Returns From Motor Trip Reports Sign near Beach
Fiery M reports finding a road sign near a bathing beach reading Warning Dangerous Curves ineadd. The note suggests a misread or altered warning on a curve by the coastal road.
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Fiery M
Dancing Dims Wrestling Hype At Local Tromdrome
Spectators in the gallery critique a pondar dance show and conclude wrestling no longer draws crowds while the film featuring the men’s dancing outshines the sport.
Shorter deer season in U P moves to November
Officials say Truettner bill approved by the governor shortens the deer hunting season in the Upper Peninsula by five days from November 15 to 30. The act maintains the core provisions and adds a confiscation process for violators, with material turned over to the director of conservation pending court orders. Last season wardens seized vehicles carrying deer parts. next session aims to formalize confiscation. The probate notice relates to a separate hearing set for August 18, 1925, at ten A.M. in Bessemer.
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Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Organization
Truettner
Director of Conservation
First National Roundup and Championship Rodeo at Grant Park
Promotion for the First National Roundup and Championship Rodeo at Grant Park Stadium Chicago August 15 to 24, 1923 with low excursion fares via Chicago and North Western Railway. Event features hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls including lariat throwing, steer and calf roping, relay and rough stock racing. Also notes the stadium as an example of fine amphitheatre architecture and urges attendance. Brule's 1616 Great Lakes discovery noted.
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Grant Park Stadium
Chcago
Inc
North Western Ry
Western Plains
Lake Front
America
Middle West
Chicago & North Western Ry
Bourquin Estate Petition In Michigan Probate Court
In Bessemer Michigan on July 22 1925 Judge Harry K Bay presiding the probate court discusses the petition of Jane C M Bourquin for admission of an instrument to probate regarding the estate of Louis P Bourquin Deceased.
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Bessemer
Said County
Harry K. Bay
Louis P. Bourquin
Jane C. M. Bourquin
Andy Inquires If Log Rolling Tourney Beats Cigarette Roll
A quirky note from Washburn compares a log rolling competition with a cigarette rolling contest. It questions which activity will draw more interest and whether the log rolling event stands as the stronger spectacle.
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Andy
Washburn
Michigan Circuit Court Orders Appearance in Gogebic Case
In Gogebic County Circuit Court Chancery, Irene B. Buchanan sues James F. Buchanan. The order directs his appearance within three months, and publication of this order in the Bessemer Herald weekly for six weeks or service and mailing of copies, with details on filing an answer to the bill of complaint or confession by default.
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Gogebic
Chancery
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U. P
R. C. Solberg
Brule
Great Lakes
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Vukovich Bros
Wakefield
Ontonagon
Gogebic Range
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