16 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
1
James will consider protest cancellation after readers urged action. Officials say Sunday morning trains are under review and a decision is expected soon.
Mayor Byrne reports a Washington reply from Congressman W Frank James after protests by county officials and businessmen over two Northwestern trains between Ironwood and Wakefield being canceled. He will press the issue with postal authorities once protest petitions from Bessemer Wakefield and Ramsay arrive. Despite tentative Sunday mail for Bessemer via the Mellen Bessemer Soo line, eastern towns still lack Sunday service.
Mining men say 1921 ore deliveries will see cuts of 75 cents to $1 from last season’s basis. Lake transportation firms may need lower rates for ore shipments from Lake Superior to Lake Erie if prices fall. The Iron Trade Review notes improvement in eastern steel mill operations and says railroads are weighing rate reductions to boost traffic.
Lansing February 15 The Michigan Anti tuberculosis Association president Dr William De Kleine argues for V necks and shorter skirts as part of a hygienic life noting women contract tuberculosis less often than men and that attire plays a health role. He cites figures and contrasts fashion debates with past eras when skirts were much longer.
Joseph W. Pecard, chair of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway committee, invited the railway general manager to address the next Commercial club meeting about noon trains from North Bessemer to city stations on the north side. No reply yet.
John Holland of Gogebic district was named to the house committee to investigate illegal lobbying at the Capital. The lower house passed a resolution to probe lobbying practices unanimously, with Speaker Warner warning against professional lobbyists. Joining Holland are Representatives Ewing Marquette Meggison Lord and Aldrich.
W J Losinger of Marquette district superintendent of the Michigan anti-saloon league says if all city and county officials used their powers under state prohibition law any county could be rid of liquor law violations in six weeks He criticizes local officials for not enforcing laws and for passing the buck to federal officers He adds a remark on savings by a man depending on his wage level.
It is hinted that the league of nations may discuss the Irish question. But it is unlikely anything new can be said on the subject.
The city school board awarded the electrical contract for the new Washington school to R. W. Gustafson, electrical contractor of Bessemer. The agreement covers furnishing and installing all fixtures, with work starting in about a week as a major step toward completing the new schoolhouse.
Peter Gedda post 27 American Legion boards plan a tag day on April 4, election day, to raise a memorial fund for framing the gold star honor roll. A charge committee will be appointed at the March 3 meeting as the fund work continues with eleven likely names on the roll.
Corporal A. W. Hendrix has succeeded Sergeant Scarff as commander of the state police detachment here. Hendrix arrives from Negaunee while Scarff will be stationed in that city. The transfer continues the force policy of rotating officers with no other personnel changes. The detachment had been active under Scarff in enforcing liquor law violations in the county.
The Newport band will perform Thursday evening at Anvil Amusement Hall under the Anvil Community Club auspices. Admission is 50 cents, includes supper at Eat House. many Bessemer residents expected. The program lists solos and duets by local artists with the Newport band directed by Mr. R. Goldsworthy.
Bessemer delegates J. M. Johnston Arthur Rund and Clarence Otto attended the American Good Roads Congress and National Good Roads show in Chicago last week and will report at Monday night’s city council meeting. Delegates from Bessemer Wakefield Ramsay Watersmeet Hurley Ashland Odanah and other nearby cities joined about 15 000 attendees from across the nation. Ironwood did not send representatives. The gathering featured pioneers in road construction and noted that some southern states like Florida were largely unrepresented.
Senator Arthur E. Wood of Detroit introduced a measure abolishing ward and precinct caucuses. The bill would elect delegates to county conventions by voters in August primaries for a one year term, removing presidential preference primaries and reducing ward abuses. One delegate and one alternate to be elected in every voting precinct.
John Mantyla, a Longyear street tailor, told Chief Isdebski that Warranen, a relative, shot Blaze Kocevar at the H shaft dry in Pabst mine after Kocevar refused to let them stay. Five shots fired, Kocevar killed. Warranen attempted suicide with no bullets left. Mantyla, an eye witness, is jailed. Warranen remains at large after leaving Jessiville with another gun.
The Feder ated Italian Societies of the Upper Peninsula will convene in Calumet July 21 to 23 with over 100 delegates from every Italian society in the UP. Host Calumet Italian-American Aid society plans elaborate entertainment and business sessions July 20 to 22, culminating in a banquet and dance. Labor and capital are hinted at collaborating, but no details given.
Gogebic county sends 11 delegates to the state Republican convention in Detroit with Robert A. Douglas Ironwood chair man leading a slate that includes W Baird J M Johnston G O Driscoll J W Best Werner Larson R P Zinn C M Humphrey T S Crosby W C Hart and P S Williams Ramsay. Doelle of Marquette is favored for the agricultural board and state highway commissioner support is split between Rogers and Burdige.
State police in plain clothes raided Mike McGinty’s Wakefield saloon Saturday night as part of a probe into liquor sources in Ramsay and Wakefield. McGinty was held briefly, released on $500 bond, and a small quantity of moonshine was taken as evidence. A hearing is set for Wednesday, with further developments unclear.
Nazzareno Diotallevi a local police officer won a judgment for 92 dollars against American Railway Express for articles shipped to his parents in Italy. The company denied liability. Attorneys J A ONeill and Edward W Massie defended for the company while S W Patek represented Diotallevi. Justice Torsten Eggan presided and awarded the full amount.
The Sophia street billiard hall, formerly owned by Al Cohen and Co, has changed hands and is now managed by Burt Howard who ran the same hall years ago before moving to Duluth. Mr. and Mrs. Howard plan to establish their home here with the family.
Pupils from Anvil school will present the play Judge's Case on February 21. A large sale of tickets is anticipated.
Stock and fixtures of the grocery store formerly owned by E. S. Axelberg on Sophia street were sold at auction yesterday. A large number of prospective purchasers were present at the sale.
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