County seat dispute and proxy contract warnings urged
The Bessemer Herald discusses whether Gogebic County offices should be at the Bessemer court house, arguing for central location. It cites Ironwood Times warnings against proxies and county board contract awards as illegal practices that could cause future trouble.
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Bessemer
Gogebic
Court House
Ironwood
Tronwood
Ironwood Times
County Board
the Times
County Board of Supervisors
Loss of a Good Man Leaves Castile Mining Firm
Percy S Williams resigns as superintendent of Castile Mining Company Ramsay effective February 1. He is praised for his mining expertise and lifelong dedication, noting his active involvement in Bessemer township and Gogebic county affairs and his personal integrity. The note hopes he remains in the area.
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Percy S. Williams
Castile Mining Company
Ramsay
Williams
Castile
Bessemer
Gogebic
PLS
Bessemer Township
Gogebic County
William
Hearty Cooperation Turns Brawls On Main Street
Local scene shows two incidents of spirited fighting sparked by competition. Two long time residents met in a boxing styled clash on the main street, while two others from the insurance field exchanged blows in a street confrontation. Public excitement grows as rival pride flares.
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Heal Insurance
Carrie
V.tupera
Why Lincoln as a Model for American Youth
A study extols Abraham Lincoln as the ideal role model for American boys. It highlights Lincoln’s tenderness, courage, resolve, and tolerance, arguing his example can inspire latent qualities in youth and guide them toward action.
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Lincoln
Linculo
National Capitol
Lessons From Lincoln Inspire Local Thought
A town reflects on educational goals and the legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The piece encourages self examination of virtues that defined him, proposing a monthly chart to measure progress toward “100 percent American” ideals, aiming to elevate humanity and civic virtue beyond trivial amusements.
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Lincoln
Thad Thibbet Causes Turbulent Toledo Turmoil
A2 Pick and Axe recounts Thirsty Thad Thibbet a tattered tramp in Toledo tearing toward the Turnpike Tabernacle. Thad causes chaos during a tavern scene with thieves terrorizing the temple and a dramatic escape ending with a wild threat to the Tribune.
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Thad Thibbet
Toledo
Thad
Tommy Rat
Thibbet
Tim Tucker
The
Tribune
Dining Dilemma Finishes With No More T-Bone Orders
Patrons reflect on a meal as the experience leads to the conclusion that another T-bone steak may not be necessary. The sentiment captures a casual dining moment without presenting broader context or specifics.
If You Are Well Bred You Will Not Hoot the Referee
A note warns patrons at a basketball game against booing referees especially if they entered without paying. The piece mentions a popular young man in Bessemer who has been asked to count all the knockers in the city and promises to publish the figures when finished.
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Bessemer
Remembering the Amusement Hall basketball days
A nostalgic note recalls high school teams playing in the old Amusement hall near the Soo line tracks heated by a single stove. Fans bundled up like at a ski meet. The hall remains standing but is now in poor repair.
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Soo Line
Citizens petition for new police man in Seelock area
In Mareniseo Michigan residents petition the village board seeking a new policeman after an alleged absence of the nightwatchman on January 24 during an eclipse at Seelock a.m. Local supporters argue staffing shortages threaten safety.
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Mareniseo
Mich
P&a
Seelock A.m
What We Discovered This Week In Ironwood
A local note lists Sproon as friendly yet a weak booster who bought Valentines out of town. Couples dances at the Elks hall require marriage, and Ironwood residents debate the Red Devils nickname for their high school athletes. The C N W evening scoot awakens quiet neighborhoods after dark. Two insurance agents chose Dewey's for a fight due to lack of insured furniture.
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Dewey's
Request for Small Loan to Cover Tax Payment
A reader seeks assistance to cover a 30 cent tax payment. They ask who can loan the amount to settle the tax due, inviting potential lenders to respond.
Local teachers clash with Bessemer Legion after game plan
Rumor says several teachers oppose the Bessemer Legion for traveling to Copper Country tonight to play basketball during the teachers reception at the gym. The piece questions housing literature and the meaning of “single blessedness” as it appears in real estate material.
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Bessemer Legion
Copper Country
Life in Labrador on the Fourth of July
Readable fragments describe life in Labrador during Independence Day with references to remote living, seasonal routines, and frontier challenges. The piece conveys rugged coastal imagery and community resilience amid festive expectations.
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Labrador
Lake Gogebic
Chiey weighs ton basketball Mayers fee issue
Chiey questions whether the Mayers basketball team must pay a four fax penalty. The unclear source text prompts inquiry into financial or administrative charges related to the team and its operations.
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Chiey
Ton Basketball Mayers
City grants CNW track crossing to new shaft site
Permission was granted by the city county at its meeting Monday for the Chicago and Northwestern railroad to construct a system of tracks across the city highway to the new shaft No 4 of the Castile Mining Co at Ramsay. Nick Maki arrested after midnight Tuesday and held in connection with the murder of George Blasing a South Shore railroad night operator who was stabbed to death in Bergland station was taken to Ontonagon Wednesday and placed in jail. Forty two miners perished when the bottom fell out of a small pond and flooded Milford iron mine workings at Crosby Minnesota on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence La Due who have been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Merle Hagerman left Tuesday noon for their home in Portland Oregon after two weeks visit. Mrs Louis Ferro left Tuesday morning for Ashland where she will undergo an operation.
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City
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Castile Mining Co
Ramsay
Nick Maki
George Blasing
South Shore Railroad
Bergland
Ontonagon
Milford
Crosby
Minn
Lawrence la Due
Merle Hagerman
Portland
Ore
Louis Ferro
Ashland
Low Water In City Pump From Cold Weather
Years Ago column notes water levels fall at the city pumping station due to cold weather and urges conservation. Also reports Frank Tretheway of Wakefield injured after a fall at the Brotherton mine. Elisabeth Ball's eleventh birthday celebrated by fifteen Ironwood girls. Clara Farm of Ishpeming praised as a budding singer. births recorded for Meyers and Rowett families.
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G. T. Williams
City Water Works
City
Frank Tretheway
Wakefield
Brotherton Mine
Eleana Ball
Ironwood
Ball
Clara Farm
Ishpeming
Tekla Farm
P. L. Ramquist
Gust Meyer
John Rowett
Faculty Brides Renew Loneliness At Michigan
At the University of Michigan Ann Arbor a new Bride’s section forms within the Faculty Women’s club. Twelve newlyweds attended the first meeting at the club house, and rules require members to rotate out after one year to welcome newer brides at each semester’s start.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Burton
Faculty Women's Club
Bridier
Proceedings in the estate of Joseph Sparapani
State of Michigan probate court in Bassemere sets a deadline to file claims against the estate of Joseph Sparapani. Judge William S. Baird presides. The November 10, 1924 session announces a time limit and place for presenting claims.
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Bessemer
Said
William 8. Baird
Joseph Sparapani
Court orders claims against deceased heard March 16 1925
Irene B. Buchanan registers probate and orders creditors to present claims by March 16 1925 at ten o clock for examination and adjustment. Public notice to run three successive weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
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Bessemer Herald
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Board of County Road Commissions
State Highway Commission
Anvil Palms
State OF
Michigan
Irene B. Buchanan
Register of Probate
Ernest Schaefer
Bessemer Taxi Co
Vukovich Bros
Hurley
Gogebic Range
Lake Superior District Power Co
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