Local Debaters Ready for Second Round of UP League
Eight Upper Peninsula high schools advance to the second elimination round in the Upper Peninsula Debate League. Alpha of Ken County faces Bessemer high school Monday evening February 6 at the local high school auditorium in a bid to enter the third round. The leading district teams include Iron Mountain Escanaba Newberry Negaunee Ishpeming and Manistique with Bessemer gaining praise for their early showing. Florence Cresswell coaches the Alpha team with George Gunnmins Esther Koski and William Baird among the debaters.
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Upper Peninsula
High Point
Alpha
Ken County
Bessemer High School
Vam
Florence Cresswell
George “Unmins
Esther Koski
William Baird
Wiliam Bates
Elva Pascoe
Ruth Hagrman
August Manty
Bessemer
Iron Mountain
Escanaba
Newberry
Negaunee
Ishpeming
Maniquque
H. Bottum
Isha D. Pierce High School
Marquette
Locas
Tron Mountain Shoeming
Bea
Altaito Manistique
Guimee Jv
Excapaba
Felch O
Chippewa Reinstates Poor List Publicity Effort
County supervisors vote to resume quarterly publication of names aided by public assistance after expanding aid and funds. The move follows last October decision to end the "poor district" list publication though critics warned it invites more requests for money and questioned local accountability.
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Chippewa
January Weather Delights Despite Blizzard Record
Reverend C. M. Fraser reports January brought above average temperatures with three brief cold spells and a snowy total of 35.2 inches. He notes a record gale January 19–20 and cites 16 days with measurable precipitation, 2 cloudy, 13 partly cloudy, and 16 bright days.
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C. M. Fraser
Fraser
Ground Hog Sees Shadow Deepens Winter Hype
Report says six more weeks of winter according to tradition after Ground Hog emerged from his burrow and spotted a shadow. The accompanying photo shows the animal outdoors on a sunny day.
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Ground Hog
Mr. Ground Hog
Blue Devils Bow Before Bear Cats on Tonagon Night
The Blue Devils suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Bear Cats on Wednesday in Tonagon. Bear Cats powered ahead with key baskets as Blue Devils struggled to respond.
Blue Devils, Bear Cats split UP hoops series
In a 10 game season series, Blue Devils defeat by Bear Cats evens the rivalry for the Upper Peninsula title race. Andearte leads Bessemer with 10 points while Dratz tops Blue Devils with nine. McKevitt shines for Ironwood in guard role. Dobbek and Hook also star for visitors. A decisive third game looks likely soon.
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Blue Devils
Bear Cats
Upper Peninsula
Dratz
Bessemer
Andearte
Steve McKevitt
Ironwood Star
Gunderson
Possemer
Dobbek
Iron Range production continues with no major new developments
The Vierogeebic iron range reports steady winter ore output with existing projects ongoing. Oliver Iron Mining Co leads operations employing about 2,000 workers while Pickands Mather & Co and Oglebay Norton Co are major operators. the Titien mine at Bessemer is idle but pumped water to protect assets.
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Vierogebic Iron
Swiys Skillings
Oliver Iron Mining Co
Pickands, Mather & Co
Oglebay Norton Co
Oliver Iron Minling Co
Oliver Company
Ashland
Leenegent
Bessemer Mick
B&b
Mae Oliver
Bessemer
Fickands, Mather & Co
Mayville
Wis
Watson elected president of Corrigan McKinney Steel
At a board meeting all directors present, John H. Watson Sr. was unanimously chosen president to serve the unexpired Corrigan term. J B Ferris was elected secretary to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Watson. The firm will continue operating as an independent steel company under the existing management.
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Corrigan, McKinney Steel Company
John H. Watson, Sr
James W. Corrigan
J.B. Ferris
Watson
Corrigan, McKinnes Steel Company
Corrigan
Mr. Watson
J. E. Ferris
Donald B. Gillies
Henry T. Harrison
J. S. McKesson
Senator Heflin Rebuked Over Attacks on Church and Politics
Senator James Heflin of Alabama faced a sharp rebuke from his chief aide after his repeated criticisms aimed at the Roman Catholic Church its political machine Governor Alfred Smyth and Tas Crano Hall.
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James Heflin
Alabama
AL Smuth
Tascrano Hall
Ballone Family Mourns Death In Local Notices
The home of Mr and Mrs Domenic Ballone was saddened early Saturday morning as neighbors recall the quiet gathering of family and friends. No further details are available in the readable text.
Dismissal Likely in Mining Injury Case
A civil suit over mining wire injuries was dismissed for non-suit and may be retried. The case stalled after the plaintiff admitted to non-suit while the matter awaits potential revival.
New Surface Plant Aids Eureka Asteroid Mine at Ramsay
A 1923 report details the construction of a new surface plant at the Eureka Asteroid mine complex near Ramsay Matigan. It describes a Detroit style headframe hoist house dry house and shop buildings. The work includes a concrete foundation brick walls steel framing and a two to three story shop block housing sharpening electrical and machine shops plus a chemical lab. The shaft Mambo No 6 runs toward Nervka No 1 and Asteroid No 2. The project aims for efficient hoisting and processing with early plant completion planned and ongoing construction progress noted.
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Nervka No. 1
Amd
Panedia
Frethe
Beavin
Ceuwnany
Perley
Auditar
Uae
C.lbar
Werke
Annual Red Cross Meeting Tonight
The Red Cross announces an annual meeting this evening at a local hall. Members are urged to attend to hear annual reports and elect officers for the coming year.
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Red Cross
Adronneptere
Jeb Moyapon Kets
So Ckoeh
Jdromwood
Township Board To Publish Minutes At Public Meeting
The township board will hold a meeting at the town hall on Wednesday to publish the minutes of the prior session. Officials urge public attendance to review official actions and discussion recorded in previous proceedings.
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Township Board
Illness Delays High School Glee Club Sketch
An evening performance by the high school glee club has been indefinitely postponed due to the illness of lead performer Alfreda Schaefer. The sketch was previously announced by director F.C. Gorman and scheduled for tonight.
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Alfreda Schaefer
Apnogne
F.C. Gorman
First to File for City Justice Race Cites Re-Election
O Levi S. Rice, justice of the peace, is the first candidate to file for the city primary on March 1 seeking re election for a four year term on the Citizens ticket. Others may run for the vacancy after Torsten Eggen's death with Adolph Gedda for four years and Frank Nuda for the two year term. City clerk candidate Joseph L. Gotta begins circulating petitions as ward candidates emerge. mayor race undecided. Filing deadline February 14, twenty days before election.
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Olevi S. Rice
Justice of the Peace
Rice
Mr. Rice
Torsten Eggen
Adolph J. Gedda
Frank J. Nuda
Joseph L. Gotta
Peter Wydeth
Frank Negri
Two candidates enter race for Bessemer town supervisor
Two individuals have announced their candidacy for the town of Bessemer's supervisor nomination. The early field signals a competitive race as residents prepare for the upcoming selection process.
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Bessemer Town
Candidacy Sparks Township Supervisor Race Outlook
Frankovis and Price enter the township race signaling a lively election with Poss undecided on re election. Liljegren and Erickson expected to seek re election as highway commissioner. Filing deadline February 14 sets the timetable for potential multiple tickets.
Trustees and Doctors to Discuss Hospital Rates
Trustees of Craving View Hospital will meet with county physicians to reach a lower rate proposal. The new rates were to take effect after February but faced doctors' opposition. An agreement is planned for Monday's meeting.
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Craving View Hospital
Mondas
Weather report notes morning chill and wind shifts
The report from Rev. Com. Piasar, weather observer, records a dawn temperature near 20 degrees below zero with a 45 degree range in wind direction from the compass.
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Piasar
Heal
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