07 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
1
A Thursday Stockholm bulletin reports King Oscar suffering vertical trouble causing continuous pain. Doctors provide local treatment. his sleep remains unsatisfactory and his temperature is normal.
State Treasurer Glazier collapses under a million-dollar liability load. He reportedly holds 684000 in a Chelsea Bank that has been closed by the state banking commissioner. creditors include People's State Bank Detroit 250000 First National Bank Detroit 1000000 Old Detroit National Bank 200000 Union Trust Co Detroit 50000 Citizens Savings Bank Detroit 40000 State Bank of Midh Grand Rapids 20000 Chelsea Saving Bank 353000 Commercial Bank Stockbridge 65000.
Ahmed Temple Marquette hosted a business session and officer elections in the afternoon and a ceremonial session with initiation in the opera house. Calumet was chosen as the next meeting place. The article notes liabilities exceeding one million dollars associated with Glazier and mentions notable costs.
The boys basketball squad lists Center Burt, Guards Harrington and Rund, Forwards N. Kulaszevicz and J. Duda, as the team prepares for the season.
Old North Bessemer resident William Malassa, about 50, died when a tree fell on him while chopping timber. A well known local figure, his accidental death was reported yesterday afternoon. Volume of Immigration noted that last year’s New York arrivals would require 1,121 ships of 1,000 passengers to match their combined time.
The Mining Journal notes William L. Stannard of the Michigan legislature is an aspirant for secretary of state and the Upper Peninsula’s candidate. A meeting of the Houghton County Republican committee may be convened to formally endorse his candidacy. Stannard, born in Rockland Ontonagon, has worked in mercantile clerking and proprietorship across Stockland Marquette and Wakefield.
Regular communication of Sessemer Lodge No. 390 F and A M on December 3 elected officers for the coming year. W M James W Bedell, S W Ernest Felling, W Charles C Jones, Secy Alex Strom, Treas Jacob Goldman, D William Baird, J 1D Joseph Webb, Tyler Geo T Williams.
The Gogebic range mine shipments wrap up for 1907 with about fifteen thousand tons more cargo to be loaded at Ashland in the next three to four days. Oliver Trot Mining Co finished shipments on Wednesday and Pickands, Mather & Co sent out the last carloads on Monday. The district’s total ore output sets a historic high as nearly all stockpile ore has been shipped.
Lansing dispatch reports 8,614 hunters crossed the Straits of Mackinaw to the upper peninsula in the first ten days. From the 10th to the 20th, 720 deer were shipped to lower Michigan. The season closed on the 30th with fifteen hunters killed and nineteen wounded. State Game Warden Pierce cites Mackinaw City reports.
"Billy the Kid" comes to the Bessemer opera house on December 7 as a top modern western drama. The production, part of the rab Maarad and she Amusements circuit, has just completed a successful week in Mil and draws packed houses on the road.
The Calumet and Hecla Mining Co declares a quarterly dividend of 10, down from 15 three months earlier and 20 a year ago. The Saturday declaration halves the recent payout, reflecting a significant reduction in shareholder distributions.
Friends of Mr. John Dahl mourn his death on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was a well known and highly esteemed citizen, with sympathy extended to his wife and two children who survive.
The Winter lecture course under the Young Peoples Union will be held at the Primary. Dates include Dec 13 Helen Wyrick Shafer reader Jan 33 Ellsworth Plumetead impersonator Feb 18 Ruby Katherine Hark ness soprano soloist Mar 12 Rev C B Allen lecturer. All come highly recommended and large audiences are expected.
A band sets tonight at the Besse mer rink drawing a big crowd for the popular sport. The rink remains open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons for ladies, with bands now playing Wednesday and Saturday evenings. A local Bartlesville couple welcomes a baby weighing 45 pounds after a humorous scales gag involving the iceman.
The Temple Theatre nightly crowds enjoy the best pictures yet seen with top subjects chosen to entertain both ladies and gentlemen. Paul Ruttiman will sing illustrated songs as Miss Leda Otto and George Gardner accompany. The Sunday Bessemer show attracted many, with all-new up to date pictures planned for next week. A high school football team dance at the Bessemer opera house is planned, and Wakefield Finnish Hall hosts a festive dance on Saturday night December 7 staged by Finnish youths.
The new state railway commission declares that protection of railway crossings in cities falls under its jurisdiction under the commission act. Flint had authority to compel railroad companies to provide flagmen and watchmen at crossings under its special charter. The commission notes a section of the act excludes local boards, repealing conflicting charter provisions, a decision that will interest cities like Flint nationwide.
A fatal accident occurred at Wakefield Saturday evening when a chimney caught fire after Mrs. Anton Yatzak left a year old baby alone. Flames engulfed the child before help could arrive, the home burned, and the parents faced devastating grief.
A movement forms the Young Mens Sodality to serve as a club for St Sebastian church youths. Cozy basement rooms will host games boxing gloves billiards and social hours open to all respectful young men in the city with one night weekly devoted to reading and discussion. Officers elected include President Al Kohlmitz Secretary Reuben Harrington and Treasurer Louis Vomastely.
Rome reports 100000 Italians staying in America and 200000 more than usual returning. Ironwood notes Federal Trust seeks a receiver for Ironwood water works after missed bond payments. Duluth sets Feb 11–12 for National Ski Association tourney under the Duluth Ski club. Monongahela miners entombed after a black damp explosion at Naomi coal mine. many feared dead. An ad promotes Ben Beckman furs at 208 McLeod Ave Ironwood, with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Prof L L Wright of Ironwood, superintendent of public instruction, may not seek re election. Michigan pays him a salary of 1000 dollars a year and unless this is raised he may decide he can manage without further honors.
The natives of New Guinea use spider web nets to catch fish up to a pound. They set bamboo frames in jungle clearings and weave nets over the frame. When a fish passes they dip it out and throw it onto dry land.
Sea otter leads the fur values followed by the silver fox, worth about a hundred times more than a red fox which brings only a dollar or two. The excerpt outlines relative prices among common furs and highlights the sea otter as the top value.
A brief note discusses the inevitability of securing lasting employment as economies shift. It reflects on the demand for stable posts, the value of steady careers, and the hope workers place in long term roles amid ongoing labor market changes.
Stannard Bros. of Greenland remain undecided about reestablishing their business after last week's fire destroyed their stock. They plan to wait until spring before deciding and will meanwhile focus on collecting thousands of dollars owed by customers.
A frugal man bargained with a California photographer for a half length portrait at half price. The photographer delivered a waist to head view, and the sitter responded with strong and uncivil remarks.
The French port city Havre dominates the world coffee trade with 1904 imports totaling 109,989 tons. This landmark figure underscores Havre as a central hub in global coffee movements and highlights its pivotal role in early 20th century trade networks.
President Roosevelt urges immediate currency action in a message to Congress. He stresses greater elasticity in the currency while prioritizing a safe and secure system and leaves specifics to Congress to devise the methods. He does not commit to a single plan.
Saturday marked the twenty first wedding anniversary of President and Mrs Roosevelt with family gifts and birthday wishes. The couple wed December 2, 1887 at St George's Church in Hanover Square London, in a ceremony noted in society circles.
Special sale announces the largest bargains and finest fur range ever shown with new fur garments made to order and services for repairing and remodeling offered by Muffs Scarfe and Boas.
Thomas J. Hayes of Bessemer and Miss Rose Woods of Ironwood were married Wednesday morning at St. Ambrose church in Necedah officiated by Rev. B McKevitt. The couple reside in Ramsay where Hayes works at the Anvil mine office.
In a humorous exchange from La Caricaturista, Sanpontino inspects a tomb he had built for his wife and objects to the plain inscription Here she sleeps. The sculptor proposes adding words and he retorts with the quip Sst Do not awaken hers.
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