Agreement Allows Receiver to Lead Suits Against Bank Directors
The Receiver of the First National Bank of Ironwood will pursue actions against bank directors with Riley & Rice, as the Comptroller of Currency authorizes the Receiver to prosecute for all creditors. Depositors are spared personal responsibility and costs, with cases to be moved to Federal Court for September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Riley & Rice
First National Bank of Ironwood
Comptroller of Currency
Meiers, Riley
Messrs. Riley and Rice
Should Form New Lake Superior Firemen’s Association
Citizens urge reviving the old Lake Superior Firemen’s Association with nearby towns within 100 miles likely to join. Chiefs and departments of Wakefield, Bessemer, Ironwood, Hurley, Ashland, Bayfield, Washburn, Rhinelander, Antigo, Mellen, Glidden, Butternut, Park Falls, Phillips, Abbotsford, Ewen, and Ontonagon would form the core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Soo
Wakefield
Bessemer
Lronwood
Hurley
Ashland
Bayfield
Washburn
Rhinelander
Antigo
Mellen
Glidden
Butternut
Park Falls
Phillips
Abbotsford
Ewen
Ontonagon
Explosion Hurtles Yeast Keg Distracting Delivery Team
A Tuesday morning blast occurred when a keg of yeast for Bessemer Brewing Company exploded in front of Rand's meat market, covering Arvid Eggen and his express wagon with debris. No injuries reported though the delivery crew faced a chaotic scene and equipment damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid Eggen
Express Company
Bessemer Brewing Company
Rand
Low colonist rates to the Pacific Coast
Tickets on sale daily from September 15 to October 15 offer low colonist rates for travel to the Pacific Coast. Goodon leads personally conducted tours in touring cars to the coast via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. For full details contact S A Houtcuisox Tour Dept 212 Clark Street Chicago or ask a North Western Line ticket agent.
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Goodon
Chicago
Union Pacific & North Western
S. A. Houtcuisox
Clark Street
North Western
Firemen's Tournament Ends in Laurium with Red Jacket Victory
The fifteenth annual Upper Peninsula Firemen's association tournament ended in Laurium on Saturday. Red Jacket captured the association prize for the most points. Two records were set: the regulation choose race in 224.5 seconds and the flag race in 65 seconds, the former at 654.5 seconds. The 1910 meeting will be held at the Soo, with Bessemer unlikely to send a team. After the races a banquet honored chiefs and department heads, with Edwin R. Bayliss of Bessemer as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula Firemen’s Association
Laurium
Red Jacket
The
Soo
Bessemer
Edwin R. Bayliss
Gives Railroad Men Show Act Tightens Responsibility
Act No 104 of the Public Acts passed by the last session of the legislature takes effect September 2. It repeals fellow servant liability for railroads and common carriers, making them liable for acts of offices agents or employees, promising more generous treatment of injured workers and reducing prior court defeats on technical grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Northwestern officials visit Baesemer station
Northwestern officials led by R H Aishton general manager Chicago and E D Brigham assistant freight traffic manager Chicago arrived Monday on a special train for an inspection of company rolling stock at Baesemer. The party included A Cairns assistant general passenger agent Chicago H Cheney assistant general freight agent Chicago G J Quigley Ashland division superintendent Antigo M W Hollister traveling passenger and freight agent Antigo.
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Chicago
G. J. Quigley
Ashland Division
Antigo
M. W. Hollister
Ahtigo
Haller Funeral Conducted In Oshkosh
Funeral services for Geo. Haller were held at St. Peter's church on High street with Rev. M. H. Cligora officiating. Interment followed at Riverside cemetery. Haller, a Bessemer fireman, drowned last Monday near Marenisco, Michigan. His remains were brought to his aunt Mrs. Mary A. Riley’s home at 73 Wisconsin avenue. Surviving are his parents and three sisters residing in Evelyn, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Haller
St. Peter's Church
High Street
M. H. Cligora
Riverside Cemetery
Haller
Bessemer, Mich
Marenisco
Mich
Mary A. Riley
Wisconsin Avenue
Eveleth
Minn
Oshkosh Times
Card Of Thanks From Haller And Lampson Families
The families of Mrs. George Haller and Mrs. Agnes Lampson express gratitude to those who supported them during bereavement. Special thanks go to the Bessemer Fire Department and friends in Marenisco for floral offerings.
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Bessemer Fire Department
Marenisco
George Haller
Agnes Lampson
Lumber Fire Destroys Ashland Docks at Schroeder Co
A vast lumber blaze last Saturday on the John Schroeder Lumber company docks at Ashland destroyed between 5 and 6 million feet of timber. The loss is about 135000 dollars, fully insured, with dock damage not fully covered by insurance and likely greater than the lumber loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schroeder Lumber Company
Ashland
To Detroit and Return Excursion by D C Line
Excursion via the D and C Line steamers leaves Saxon on Sept 15 17 19 and 22 by night train. Rates 11.20 to Toledo 12.50 to Cleveland 13.00 to Buffalo. Apply early for reservations to station agents.
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South Shore
D & C Line
Saxon
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Truancy Law Summary for Public Instruction Pamphlet
A pamphlet from the Department of Public Instruction outlines the current truancy law. It requires parents or guardians to send children aged seven to sixteen to public school for the full year with limited exemptions for parochial schooling, diplomas, disability, or essential work under supervision. Enforcement includes possible arrest, fines from five to fifty dollars, or jail terms, and school authorities must act to enforce attendance alongside related child labor restrictions for under sixteen workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Instruction
Board of Education
Local team dominates Wakefield in 13 to 2 win
In a Sunday home game, the locals beat Wakefield 13 to 2 as Johnson pitched a strong game for Bessemer and Sparapani and Johnson led the offense with multiple two baggers. Wakefield’s McWhirter allowed eleven hits while his defense faltered. Ed Winkowski had trouble with four errors. The locals head to Ashland next. Ironwood edged Ashland 4 to 3 in ten innings. Fay Moon moved to Manitowoc, winning 5 to 3 against Sheboygan. Baseball fades as football season nears.
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Wakefield
Johnson
Bessemer
Trier
McWhirter
Fay Moon
Manitowoc
Sheboygan
Tax Commission to Probe Over 1000 Phone Firms in 1910
The Michigan tax commission will investigate and assess more than 1,000 telephone and several telegraph companies under the new law. Many counties in the lower peninsula have multiple phone systems, and exemptions only apply to firms earning under 500 dollars annually. The commission also handles railroad assessments, pending complaints, and preparations for the state board of equalization two years from now.
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Michivan
Tax Commission
Bessemer
Lower Peninsula
State Board of Equalization
Equalization Board
State Tax Commission
Street Crossings Completed by Wallenkamp and Nylen
Cement walk contractors Wallenkamp and Nylen last week finished several new street crossings on Sophie street near Northwestern depot the Sax block corner and the Johnson building. New walks also laid on Moore street from Dan Suantos store to the Moore and Lead streets intersection improving level with sidewalks.
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Wallenkamp and
Nylen
Sophie Street
Northwestern Depot
Sax
Johnson Building
Moore Street
Dan Suantos
Moore and
Lead Streets
Missing Cow Recovered by Property Owner Claim
A black and white hornless cow aged about eight or nine years was taken up on the advertiser's property. The owner may reclaim by paying the cost of keeping the cow and the advertisement.
Deaths Exceeded by Births in July Report
In July 2,719 deaths were reported to the secretary of state, giving an annual death rate of 12 per 1,000. Violence led causes, with tuberculosis second. Also, 4,787 births occurred in July, a birth rate of 21.2 per 1,000 population.
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Department
Wrestling Tournament at Trimountain Next Saturday
All arrangements for the big wrestling tournament at Trimountain have been completed. The best men in the country are expected to enter. Zeihr of Calumet and Rowett of this city, and Martin of Calumet and the Chapman brothers of Trimountain are among those likely to take part.
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Trimountain
Zeihr
Calumet
Rowett
Martin
Chapman Brothers
Trimountrin
Levi Rice Buy Detroit Loan and Trust Building
Levi and Rice purchased the old Detroit Loan and Trust Co. building next to the Markstrum block for 620 dollars. Rice plans remodeling the structure in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi &. Rice
Detroit Loan and Trust Co
Markstrum
Rice
Lightning Strikes Barn in City Storm
During the Tuesday morning electrical storm Aug Zimmermat's barn was struck by lightning causing $100 in damage, fully covered by insurance.
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Zimmermat
Electrical Storm Destroys Only Barn in Area
A Tuesday morning rain and electric storm swept over the area with heavy downpour comparable to a prior event. The only reported damage is to Aug Zimmerling's barn.
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Aug. Zimmerling
For Sale Bowling Alley Property in Bessemer
For sale a bowling alley property on Sophie Street one block north of the Northwes ern depot. Bargain offers invited. Write or inquire of John Pazdernik between August 7 and 28 in Bessemer Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Street
Northwesern Depot
John Pazdernik
Bessemer, Mich
Residence Buyer at Foreclosure Sale on Cemetery Hill
R. J. Spencer purchased the L. E. Sherman property on the cemetery hill at Tuesday’s foreclosure sale for 2825.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Spencer
L. E. Sherman
Cemetery Hill
Ironwood Swedish Church Awards New Building Contract
Trustees of the Swedish Lutheran church at Ironwood awarded the contract for their new church at Marquette and Aurora streets to Dan Egan of Ashland. The Menominee vitrified brick structure will cost 17,500 dollars and be completed by January 1. The Slavonian Roman Catholic parish in Ironwood is constructing a brick and stone church costing 16,000 dollars, 40 by 100 feet, with the cornerstone laid amid ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood
Marquette and
Aurore Streets
Dan Egan
Ashland
Ironwood Names New City School Superintendent
The Ironwood board of education has engaged Professor J. V. Brennan as superintendent of the city schools for the coming year. He succeeds Luther L. Wright, state superintendent of public instruction. Brennan was previously high school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood Board of Education
Vrofessor J. V. Brennan
Luther L. Wright
Brennan
Trains Cannot Back Up, Michigan Urges Yard Modernization
The Michigan railway commission ordered railroads to stop running trains backward with cars ahead of the engine. They have ninety days to install Y’s and turntables where needed to prevent the prohibited operation.
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Michigan Railway Commission
Ore Shipments From Central and Northwestern Docks
Ore shipments for the past week and season to date show Central dock at 2655 tons weekly and 463202 tons season total, Northwestern dock at 86011 tons weekly and 1131071 tons season total. These figures reflect week just passed and cumulative seasonal totals.
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Central and Northwestern
Central
Northwestern
Gogebic National Bank Opens For Business
Gogebic National Bank opened its doors Wednesday in the former First National Bank building with a capital and surplus of 120000. Officers named include E D Sutherland president D H Abeel vice president M W Mattecheck cashier Edward A Stevens assistant cashier and J M Bush secretary. Directors appointed include L C Brewer Dr W Whiteside J A Devoy J H McLean M McDuncan and C C Davidson. A comptroller message allowed the opening. Stockholders are noted mining and business men of the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic National Bank
First National Bank
Xat
E. D. Sutherland
D. H. Abeel
M. W. Mattecheck
Edward A. Stevene
D. E. Sutherland
J. M. Bush
L. C. Brewer
Misadventure Roundup From Exchanges
A series of brief misfortunes and mishaps across towns. Pearl Kinsmore of East Wind slips on stairs and bruises herself. Amse Mittleby of Woolpost is kicked by a fractious horse but recovers. Herald Green and Violet Goof encounter a dog in Beulah. Joseph Tutt falls from a roof while chasing a leak. Isaiah Trimmer scratches by a cat. A Gelend youth hits Mr. Perkins with a stone. Mrs Binnack injures herself with a can opener. Belinda Ann kicks a cat after a disturbing meow.
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Herald Green
Beulah
Violet Goof
Mr. Creen
Joseph Tutt
Grimmelsburg
Isaiah Trimmer
Dolbury
Neb
Gelend
Ohio
Back Taxes Due State From Railroads and One Road
Auditor General C B Puller reports 1 052 332 80 in back taxes unpaid in the state. Most of the sum is owed by railroads and the Detroit Grand Haven Milwaukee line, with about 1 010 408 62 owed by railroads as of August 1. Money from railroads goes into the state primary fund, fueling a nest egg for distribution. The Detroit Grand Haven Milwaukee dispute has led to repeated adverse supreme court rulings and ongoing litigation to compel payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Puller
D. G. H. and M
Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee
Supreme Court
New Telegraph Rates Delay Public Change
Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies postpone the new rule increasing the cost of one dictionary code message to December 1 from September 1 to allow customers time to adjust codes. The ruling charges one word for every five letters for letter combinations not forming real words, hitting banks and mercantile houses in the city hardest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Banks
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Nat'l Bank of Ironwood
Pacific Coast
Firemens
Seo
Haller Funneral
Detroit
Baseball
Sparapani
Costello
Franks
A. Winkowski
Ed Winkowski
Work For Tax Commission
Ironwood’s
Ben Gerhardt
Miss Pearl Kinsmore
East Wind, Ind
Amse Mittleby
Woolpost
Kansas
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