Gogebic Klan Debate Mirror of Local Public Sentiment
In Gogebic county the Trench Times deplores Klan growth while noting secrecy in meetings and limited public demonstrations. The piece disputes Bessemer as a Klan HQ, cites cross burnings as pranks, and highlights aviation interest tied to Ford in Michigan as a broader patriotic investment.
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Trench Times
Ku Klux Klan
Gogebic County
United States
Gogebic
Goggebie
KR. K.K
Klan
Times
Bessemer
Wakefield Civic Asset a Scenic Drive on Sunday Lake
Wakefield touts its municipal scenic drive along Sunday Lake as a premier attraction in the Gogebic range. The article highlights views near the Commit building, park lamps, fountains, stone walks, and benches as a metropolitan park like impression drawing hundreds of motorists. It notes local campaign activity with five candidates and mentions ongoing improvements and civic interest.
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Gogebic Range
Sunday Lake
Sundu
Ford Powers Aviation Through Strong Capital Backing
The Ford interests have taken over the Stout aviation program and provide ample capital behind the industry for the first time in America. This shift signals major financial support driving advances in aviation.
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Ford
Stout Aviation
America
Worries Beyond Summer Elections Absorb Local Citizens
A jumble of village concerns fills the scene from taxes and coal supply to football teams and social plans. Voters face the August 25 city election while residents fret over labor day plans, water purity, hotel charges, and social events at local inns.
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Bessemer
Moe
S. Sophia Street
Wakefield
Hillcrest Inn
Lake Gogebic
Bill P
Carl B
Haskin Bros
Merriweather
Charley 1
Bayfield
Colby
Johnny J
Superior
The
Bessemer Elks
Johnny
No one attributes dry season to the 18th amendment
A remark suggests people unlikely to link aridity or drought with the 18th amendment, noting public temper and policy debates separate from climate factors. The line hints at political rhetoric or confusion about constitutional measures versus weather.
Well Bred Advice on Lake Goge i Bathers
A didactic remark cautions against testing lake water quality by asking bathers on the wharf. The line humorously contrasts high breeding with gauche behavior and coastal leisure. It reflects social norms about propriety in a seaside setting.
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Lake Gogei
Mystery No 40 200 Who serves on the soliciting committee
A student page question asks who will chair the soliciting committee set to raise funds for the football team. The item notes the team seeks support and funding through organized committee input.
Notable K K Ks Club Collapses and Warnings
Fragmentary OCR reads as a chaotic set of club names and threats. Key entities Nabianca Ornie Kat are unclear with broken phrases about collapse and warnings. No clear event dates, places, or outcomes are discernible from the readable text.
Return of Max S. Touted At Anvil Amusement Hall
Anvil Michigan hosts a night event at the amusement hall celebrating the late return of Max S. from the ilks convention at Superior. Carl B. will recount the trip in his best English to an audience in attendance.
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Anvil
Mich
Events of the Week and Labor Tensions
Brief notes describe local chatter about a looming strike date as residents face heat and rising coal orders. A passerby mentions stoppages and job strain while households prepare for potential disruption.
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Borbell
Boseider acquires S22 device amid society critique
A fragment indicates Boseider possesses an S22 device while the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals expresses concerns. Additional unclear text references Cheel Vers and related items, but concrete details are not legible.
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Boseider
Society For
Feeble Fables Chronicle a Youth’s Brief Rise
A fragmented note follows a young graduate who leaves town to pursue a professional ball career and faces an early, modest setback as he strikes out in distant leagues. The piece hints at ambition, limited opportunity, and the tough path of early athletic pursuit.
Columbus Discovery Myth Reframed in Historic Debate
Historians challenge the idea that Columbus discovered America by accident, arguing instead that his voyage followed strategic planning. The debate centers on navigational knowledge, sponsorship by Spain, and the implications for early exploration narratives.
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Columbus
America
Rhyme Discovery Amid Prose Themed Stall
A whimsical note reflects on whether the writing is prose or verse and hints at hidden rhyme sprinkled through the scene. The speaker questions critics who may deem it neither form as a playful exploration of style.
Slim says parents lack spanking terms with children
Slim criticizes parenting norms stating that many parents are not on clear terms about spanking with their children, urging better communication and boundaries to avoid conflicts.
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Slim
Waples Appears Set for Prosecution Post
Look back at August 22 1924 reports from Bessemer noting city attorney William F Pellow stating Harold J Waples is entitled to a third term as prosecuting attorney and denying rumors of his own candidacy later.
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Bessemer
Harold J. Waples
Malcolm Gustafson
Hibbing
Minn
Catherine Springhetti
Milwaukee
Notre Dame Order
Cleopha
Sam Silverman Opens Sax Block Ice Cream Parlors
Twenty years ago on August 19 1905 reports say Sam Silverman’s new ice cream parlors in the Sax block were set to open the following day with Jussen and Trier of Ironwood as partners. J Z Bayliss remains Metropolitan Life local agent with brother J R Bayliss aiding in Bessemer area. Carrie A Moscrip resigns Watersmeet postmistress role succeeded by Joseph Kelly. Harriet Pomroy of Asaland joins W H Charey gallery. John Frick returns from Oshkosh after attending undertakers and embalmers convention.
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Sam Silverman
Sax Block
Jussen & Trier
Ironwood
Silverman
J. Z Bayliss
Duluth
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
J. R. Bayliss
Metropolitan
Twenty One Million Letters Tracked by Dead Letter Office
The Dead Letter Office processed twenty one million letters in the previous year handling undeliverable mail at the national postal service.
Probate hearing set for final account in Albert D Johnston estate
In Bessemer Michigan on August 18 1925 Judge Harry K Bay orders September Lith day for examining final administration account of George O Driscoll for Albert D Johnston estate. Public notice to run three weeks in Bessemer Herald prior to hearing. R C Solberg Register of Probate.
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Bessemer
Said
Harry KK. Bay
Albert D. Johnston
George O. Driscoll
Bessemer Herald Wu
Harry K. Bay
Final Administration Hearing in Olson Estate
In the matter of the estate of Otto B Olson deceased Mary Olson filed her final administration account and petition for discharge The judge ordered the 15th day of August in the forenoon for examination and hearing of said account and petition A copy of the order to be published for three days in the Bessemer Herald Register of Probate.
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Bessemer
Harry K. Bay
Otto B. Olson
Mary Olson
Bessemer Herald
26 Mining Meet on Gogebic Range
Gogebic range mining officials played a major role in the Lake Superior Mining Institute 24th annual meeting held in Ishpeming. The Gogebic area secured next year’s session and local men were elected to key offices. officers include President E W Hopkins and others from Ishpeming and nearby towns. Next year’s meeting dates on the Gogebic range were not yet set.
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Gogebic Range
Lake Superior Mining Institute
Ishpeming
Marquette Range
Gogeth
Bessemer
E. L. Cochran
J. F. Berteling
G. P. Links
W. A. Knoll
Wakefield
A A. J. Cayin
Ironwood
C. E. Erickson
Adolph Skud
John Grigg
E. W. Hopkins
A. D. Chisholm
Jucien Ritchie
D. E. Sutherland
W. G. Pearsall
Felix Cannon
Harry Soady
Wood
J. H. H «Reine
Duluth
S. R. Elliot
Kronwood
Maragers
C. . Bonaidiet
Lake Linden
R. S. Archibald
Negaunee
J. E. Nelson
A. K. Youngbluth
Ishpening
Estate of Walter Blicharz Hearing for Admin
In Bessemer County probate court on August tick day 2925 Judge Harry K. Bay presiding. Josephine Blicharz petitions for administration of Walter Blicharz estate to Bunisia Blicharz or other suitable person. Hearing set for September 1925 at 10am with weekly newspaper notice for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
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Bessemer
Huon
Harry KR. Bay
Walter Blicharz
Josephine Blicharz
Bunisia’ Dlicharz
Bessemer Herald
Harry SK. Bay
Notice of Appearance and Publication Order in Gogebic Court
State court orders James A. McKay to enter appearance within three months and file an answer within twenty days after service. If not, default will be taken. Plaintiff Catherine McKay must publish notice in the Bessemer Herald within twenty days.
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James A. McKay
Thomas J Linders
James AL McWkay
Bessemer Herald
Gogedic
Court order issued in 1925 B Jerdant suit for appearance
In Giembdbic County Chancery court James F Buchassan seeks a default entry against an unnamed defendant. William S Baird files affidavit for publication of the order in the Bessemer Verall newspaper and to serve the defendant with process within legal time, with appearance required within three months and a copy of the order to be published weekly in the county.
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James F. Buchassan
Giembdbic
Chamcery
William S. Baisd
Sail Plaimui
Tius
Bessemer Verall Ao
Cinulatad mm
County of
Gageo
Nakiow
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Stace S
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