23 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1923
Page
1
The Northern Freight Traffic Bureau of Iroewood backs a hotel project in Bessemer. Citizens have organized subscriptions, selecting a site deemed best. Directors will choose the operator, with stockholders electing the board to ensure fair leasing and return of funds if needed.
William P. Helm of the National Budget Committee notes annual U S government spending nears eight and a half billion dollars with about forty million workers and two million public payrolls. He argues the per person burden is roughly 220 dollars yearly and urges civic interest in public affairs.
A Chicago booster story recalls bankers and builders in despair after a fire. A California based real estate leader wired back a single word BUILD to spur recovery. The message links faith, forward planning, and self discovery as core urban assets.
A reflective essay urges communities to replace old methods with new, fuse ideas through civic groups, and pursue shared goals. It argues ethical and practical planning, collective wisdom, and persistent effort turn towns into bigger, healthier, wealthier places.
An editorial laments a coal industry peace pact that ends a strike but fixes wages so miners work two thirds of the time. It argues producers profit regardless and the public must repay with higher prices for idle capacity, calling the arrangement an act of public theft.
A satirical portrait rails at a pompous figure described as the impossible man who preaches politics and religion, mocks critics, and boasts too much. The piece condemns his bombast, farcical bravado, and loud stance in public discourse.
State court records show a 1923 Gogebic County case in chancery with plaintiffs Otto B Olson Mary Olson Rene L Bergeron and Mary Bergeron against heirs devises and assigns of Augustus Coburn Melinda S Beaster Joseph Collier George H Hopkins and George W Harkins unresolved after diligent search. The document notes an affidavit by William S Baird attorney for plaintiffs stating uncertainty about defendants.
The court orders defendants Augustus Coburn Melinda Beaser Joseph Collier George H Hopkins and George W Harkins to appear within three months or the bill of complaint will be confessed. The action targets the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 47 North, Range 46 West in Gogebic County Michigan. Publication required weekly for six weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
City records show the February 19 1923 common council meeting in Bessemer with Mayor Gedda presiding. Aldermen Felling Probelski Johnson Cummins Winkowski Ostby Jago attended. Pelander Bartone Negri were absent. The minutes were dispensed with and the street and sidewalk committee supported paying P J Nickel 47.67 for curb and walk. the Board of Public Works extension for W S Peters road work on Lead Street to July 1 1923 was ratified. The meeting adjourned with City Clerk William L Guyer noting the closure.
The city tax roll for Bessem er is available at Peoples State Bank. Taxes are collected 9 a m to 3 p m on weekdays and 9 a m to 12 m on Saturdays. No fee is charged through January 1923. From January 9 to March 1, 1923 a 4 percent fee applies. Leontine Josephine Boline, Treasurer.
In a tense street clash amid a mob seeking a hanging, Drace intervenes with steel glove and sabre to free the doomed man. Amid gunfire and broken violence Nadine la Vitte appears at a second story window as U.S. cavalry routs the rioters and Drace escapes into side streets.
Drace pursues clues through a riot scarred New Orleans as Nadine la Vitte’s face appears at a ruined window and Shottle improvises fortune. Colonel Shottle helps, while police order banishment on Drace and ally. A wine dealer linked to Stepho becomes a possible lead before Bumblebee sails north.
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