Choral Society Grows in Bessemer under F C Gorman
The Chor al Society in Bessemer, formed by F C Gorman, has expanded its audience and talent since last year. The Christmas concert drew a full house with out of town interest, and Easter cantata rehearsals are planned with a call for more singers to join and enrich the upcoming performance.
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Choral Society
F.C. Gorman
Bessemer
Lutwettle
Gorman
Wuld
German
Cheral Society
Telegram Faces End Amid Financial Crisis at Marquette
The Marquette Mining Journal reports turmoil surrounding the Telegram weekly as creditors demand payments and potential suspension looms. Subscribers face disruption as the paper weighs cutting staff and halting presses to settle debts, signaling an end to the long-running local publication.
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Crower
Leiegramt
Hinesel Aml
Soo
Aumler
Stece
Enner
Tien
Winnemren
Kise Leanig
Fae
Stort
Cernmes
Ter Lecmles
Carrvine Corto
Pees Peiles —Marquette Mining Journal
Coulee
The Michael Weiger Case and Dimmed Headlights
In the Michael Weiger homicide case the defense argued dimmed headlights may have caused the crash that killed Bernard Ouiconner. The counsel claimed Weiger dimmed his lights per law after seeing a car with bright lights, believing it approached head-on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Weiger
Weiger
Bernard Ouiconner
Weger
Dimmed headlamps blamed for Michigan crash death
A Sault Ste. Marie Evening News item argues dimmed headlight laws in Michigan contributed to a fatal collision. It cites Bernard O Connor killed when another car approached with dimmed lights, contrasts with Wisconsin law where bright headlights may be required. The piece calls for repeal of headlights dimming statute to prevent further accidents.
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O'Connor
Wisconsin
Bernard O'Connor
Michigan
Weiger
Sault Ste. Marie
Choral Night Draws Big Crowd at Local High School
Report from Tuesday's concert notes a packed auditorium and lively turnout for the high school choral club. Observers compliment seating, minor stage heat issues, and the audience joining in during performances as preparations begin for an Easter cantata.
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Clarice
Red Grange
Old No. 77
Mr. Gorman
Johnny Rowett
Dewey's
Grantland Rice
Bessemer
Norman
Conor
Ku Klux Klan Gains Strength at Ironwood Vaudeville Show
The report notes rising Klan activity and predicts Jewish groups may seize wealth. The author recounts a visit to the vaudeville show in Ironwood, suggesting tense social tensions surrounding these events.
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Ku Klux Klan
Clover
Ironwood
If You Are Well Bred You Will Answer Cheery Helen
A light hearted line urges good manners as Christmas shops count the remaining five pew days before the holiday. The note wryly frames neighborly chat and timing of seasonal shopping in a genteel tone.
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Helen
No Hotel Yet For Bessemerite In New Year
A Bessemerite shakes his head at the 126 calendars appearing for a new year with no hotel built yet, expressing doleful resignation about stalled plans and continued delays.
Legion Dance Report Clip Incomplete Laughter Ebbs
Report on last Saturday's Legion Theatre dance shows a chaotic snippet with names like Mauree RB and Charley DM, confusion over overshoes and chalk, and a playful crowd reacting to sports and fishing tales. The fragment hints at lively banter and local character chatter.
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Legion Theatre
Wids
Mauree RB
Charley
Red Grange
Harley
Hoyer
Moe
Bi Te Ee
Caen
At the Basketball Games Newell Teachers Attend
Report notes high school teachers attending basketball games and the referees whistle amid the crowd. The fragment hints at school activities and spectator interest during events.
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Atie
Simely Joes
Igh
Family Finances in Turmoil Prompt Father's Worry
A family drama centers on mothers spending money with sisters and brothers helping, while the father frets about whether his cash will cover all needs. The piece underscores household budget pressures and concerns about financial planning.
Friends I Never Take Motor Ing Twice
A fragment from the Kansas City Star humor piece by E J K notes a group of traveling friends during a trip. Each friend embodies a quirky trait from lighthearted teasing to cautious navigation, with Esther named as a key reason someone attended a choral club concert.
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The
Kansas City Star
Lizzie
Esther
Fob Roy
Looking Backward One Year Ago Dec 19 1924 Highlights
A special meeting of the stockholders of the old Bessemer Hotel Co called for dissolution steps at 3 p m at the Elks club rooms by secretary M A Hagerman. McWinney Steel employee George Stolberg farewell party at Trenton office as he leaves for Saginaw.
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Bessemer Hotel Co
Elks Club
M.A. Hagerman
McWinney Steel Co
Trenton
George Stolberg
K.D. McNeil
Saginaw
Ramsay
Puritan
Harding
Angil
Miss Burt
Bessemer Township
St. James Hotel
Kronwood
Charles Vomastek
Escanaba
Vomastek
Dela Whitburn
Peter Wrobleski
Trolling Prohibited on Michigan Inland Lakes for Five Years
By order of the Michigan Conservation Commission, acting under 1925 acts, trolling from motor boats is forbidden for five years from January 1, 1926, on inland lakes. Violations carry penalties under 1925 statutes. Signed Sept 21, 1925, by John Baird Director and officers W. H. Wallace and Adgar Cochran.
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State of
Michigan
County of
Ingham
Director of Conservation
Threrefore
Conservation Commission
John Baird
Department of Conservation Conservation Commission
W. H. Wallace
Adgar Cochran
Annual Meeting Notice for Peoples State Bank
The Peoples State Bank of Bessemer Michigan invites stockholders to its office in Bessemer Gogebic County January 12 1926 for election of directors and other business. Polls open 10 am to 3 30 pm. M A Hagerman cashier. 12-4-1-8.
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Peoples State Bank of
Pessemer
Michigan
Bessemer
Miss Hildegarde and Gertrude Gender On Air
Geud ers on air. Ironwood listeners enjoyed a Saturday program from Station WCCO in Minneapolis St. Paul featuring Misses Hildegarde and Gertrude Gender. The two Ironwood teachers currently teaching in St. Paul gave three musical selections and received praise for Hildegarde voice and Gertrude accompaniment.
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Tronwood Radio
Hildegarde
Gertrude
WCCO
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Civil Service exam for fourth class postmaster at Gile
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam in Hurley to fill the Gile postmaster vacancy with applications due by January 6. The office’s annual compensation is $675. The notice is from Iron County News.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Hurley
Gile
Iron County News
Probate hearing set on Ledovico Ossanna estate
In Bessemer Michigan the probate court on November 27 1925 ordered December 29 1925 at 10 00 am for hearing Joseph Ossanny petitioning for administration of the estate of Ledovico Ossanna. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Rh C Solberg register of probate. plus a note about a telephone exchange incident regarding eggs.
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Bessemer
Harry K. Bay
Ledovico Ossanna
Joseph Ossanny
Bessemer Herald
Harry WE. Day
State Paragraphs by Ed A Nowack
Lansing reports five auto makers in Michigan produce more than a ton daily. The list includes Ford Chevrolet Dodge Willys-Overland Hudson-Essex. A scenic new route opens with views toward Lake St Helen and Houghton Lake. Michigan has 1.27 miles of road per square mile and one mile per 49 people. Wayne and adjacent counties hold 41 percent of autos and 54.17 percent of valuation. Road funding and congestion are criticized by Frank Rogers. The state loses weigh tax revenue from truck weigh slips. Roads inspectors from Egypt conclude a tour of Michigan highways and factories. A ferry between Mackinaw City and Sault Ste. Marie raises tolls and debate. Rhetoric on unequal laws persists.
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Ed A. Nowack
Lansing
Michigan
Chevrolet
Dodge
Willys-Overland
Hudson-Essex
Lake St. Helen
Houghton Lake
Frank Rogers
Detroit
Wayne
Meee
Kent
Eel 8Oys
R Hi. Hassean
H. Maleks
Aa Roads and Bridges Department
Egypt
Mackinaw City
Si Ignace
Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice for The First National Bank
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The First National Bank of Be mer, Michigan, will be held at bank's office on Tuesday, September 12th, 1926 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. This meeting is for electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing term and for other business that may come before the meeting. S. J. Williams, Cashier. $2-4
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First National Bank
Be =mer
Michigan
Hou A. Mo
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Pick & Axe
Legion
Nmas
Herald
John Hooper
Brotherton
Sunday Lake
Wakefield
Adolph Johnson
Colby
K.C. Lobb
John KE. Olson
EE. Mary Street
M. A. Hagerman
Cashier
Insurance Agency
Abelman
Bessemer, Mich
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Geuders
Mike Borski
St.rs
Wakefield News
Gogebic
Rh. C. Solberg
Wm. D. Triplett
Suffolk
Aurora Streets
Ronwood, Mich
J. Williams
Bessemer Pharmacy
John J. Frick
al Church
Bessemer Taxi
Vukovich Bros
Ontonagon
Gogebic Range
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