Deep iron ore beds emerge on Gogebic range
The Iron Belt and Atlantic mines on the Gogebic range in Wisconsin report total ore production of about 2,250,000 tons since 1885, with pockets exhausted and mother ore beds sought at 2,000 to 3,000 feet. The Cleveland Cliff Iron Belt mine, Atlantic mine by Oliver Iron Mining, and Plummer mine drive shafts toward deep ore beds, employing 65 to 300 workers.
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Iron Belt
Atlantic Wines
Wisconsin
Gogebic Range
Cleveland Cliff Company
Atlantic
Oliver Iron Mining Company
Rich iron ore vein found in Menominee County
A new rich iron ore vein was discovered in Menominee County on lands about one mile south of the initial ore location found by representatives of the Chicago syndicate. The find expands the district’s promising ore prospects and could impact local mining interests and investment.
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Menominee County
Chicago Syndicate
New ore vein discovered near Chicago mining district
Assays show high quality ore from a new vein found by different parties than the Chicago syndicate. Promoters plan immediate development, with several firms likely to operate soon. The discoverers, experienced miners, favoring a single ore range with the original vein. District reports say both prospectors and promoters are optimistic.
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Chicago
Northern Normal Scorched at Marquette Fire destroys south wing
Firelast Saturday night gutted the entire south wing of Northern Normal school at Marquette with $45,000 in losses and $1,000 to $2,000 more in library damage. Contents were mostly lost. opening term not affected as training school will be housed elsewhere. Cause believed electrical fault but unconfirmed.
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Northern Normal School
Marquette
Garret
Fire hits library. flames saved historic building
Considerable headway before the fire was discovered and by the custodian who acted as watchman, preventing entry due to intense heat and smoke. Firemen saved the library. the burned portion of the five-year-old building cost $25,000 plus $15,000 furnishings. Total loss now near $50,000 with donated art. Plans discussed for a larger, fireproof structure costing at least $50,000 to be begun next spring, with support from Prof. L. L. Wright and state officials.
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Friends of the Institution
L. L. Wright
Ironwood
State Board of Education
Warner
Wright
Local Shop Dreams and Yuletide Deals Across Town
Kalasavicz and Skwor advertise seven cent canned milk and cream while stock clearances run on men’s suits and overcoats at cost until sold. Lutey’s green house at Lionwood offers pre holiday Christmas bouquets. Turkeys abound for Christmas with city markets meeting demand. Two Finnish men, Arvella and Matt Houdie, quarrel on Colby location ending in slashes. Hoodie jailed pending Arvella’s court appearance.
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Jolu Arvella
Matt Houdie
Colby
Hoodie
Arvella
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Santa Claus
Bessemer
Iron Belt Mine
Cleveland Cliffs Company
Plummer
SKUD
Goldman & Coo
Ld Along Dry Goods CO
U. P. Educational Institution
Kalasavicz& Skwor’s
Kulasavicz & Skowr’s
T. A. Kelly
Watersmeet
A. D. Johnston
E. A. Ormes
Marenisco
County Board of Supervisors
W. H. Williams
Duluth
Capt
Mrs. W. C. Rowe
Francis Rowe
Detroit Academy of Music
Wisconsin Central R'y Company
John Bail
J. al Vogtlin
Belle and
Inez
Mr. Vogtlin
Rockland
Byrne
Royal Baking Powder
Kalasavicz & Skwor’s
Chooper
Ontenagon
L. H.truettner
L. H. Truettner
Lutey
Lionwood
W. W. Turner
St. Paul
Marion
Charles Mueller
Eveleth, Mion
John P. Mueller
Hlollister
D. MacFarlane
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