Ishpeming Ski Meet Sets Records Despite Storm
The Hematite City ski tournament at Ishpeming last Saturday broke records as John Evenson of Duluth set an American mark with jumps of 122 feet and 127 feet in trials though he fell on the final attempt. Winners included Ole Feiring and Olof Juunum with top prizes while crowds praised Ishpeming for hospitality and the event’s overall success.
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Ishpeming
John Mangseth
Dulath
T. Holter
Munising
Olof Lareen
Duluth
J. Evenson
John Evenson
Cki Ridere
Nummer
Readers dispute Free Press editorial stance in Herald response
A Herald piece rebukes the Free Press scribe, calling his editorial overlong and ineffective. The column dismisses the Free Press influence on next year’s post office changes while noting Uncle Samuel’s inconsistent party loyalties.
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Herald
Free Press
Jackass
Post Office
Samuel
Bereback Block Purchased by Local Merchandiser
L H Truettner buys the Bereback block on Sophia street in Bessemer from Mrs. Fannie Kords and Mrs. McDonald of Chicago. Built in 1887, the property has long generated income, and the transfer to resident ownership promises a new era as remodeling begins for a modern business block. Ice season shifts as weather turns to ice harvesting.
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Bereback
Sophia Street
Bessemer
L. H. Truettner
Fann‘e Kords
McDonald
Chicago
Ernest
Wireless Phones to Aid Great Lakes Shipping
Wireless telephones will become important to the Great Lakes shipping trade this season. J. H. Lucas of Cleveland is in Duluth to establish a wireless station for Radio Telephone company using De Forest equipment. Freighters on the lakes will be equipped to communicate with agents at any time.
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Great Lakes
J. H. Lucas
Cleveland
Duluth
Mr. Lucas
Radio Telephone Company
de Forest
Flora De Voss Opera Comes to Bessemer Sunday
Flora De Voss presents the western play Utah at the Bessemer opera house for one night on Sunday March 1. J C Livingstone stars in the principal role with the MaHoney Bros providing a sketch. Tickets priced 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Bessemer
Opera House
Utah
J. C. Livingstone
MaHoney Bros
Taft Favored for Republican Nomination Says Wellman
Walter Wellman of the Chicago Record-Herald reports strong progress toward Judge Taft’s nomination at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He predicts a first ballot victory with 364 votes, noting some states may shift from favorite sons to Taft on a possible second ballot, while Roosevelt’s potential second term remains an uncertain factor.
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Walter Wellman
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Record-Herald
Rich ards and district delegates debate ends in Crystal Falls
The Crystal Falls Diamond Drill notes that W J Richards was never a formal candidate for upper peninsula district delegates. Friends urged him to run early in winter, but assurances to Osborn and Johnson emerged, Richards declining due to the honorary nature of the post.
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Bessemer Free Press
W. J. Richards
Crystal Falls
Upper Peninsula
Richards
For Sale The Conrad Carlson residence property
For sale notice listing the Conrad Carlson residence with inquiry directed to Wm I. A brief public notice item indicating property availability and contact person for details.
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Conrad Carlson
Wm I
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United States Health Bulletin
Bessemer Brewing To
E. G. Peterson
Harrington Elk
Mich
Peoples Coal CO
Otto B. Olson
Telephose No
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Arkansas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Missouri
Wisconsin - Central
H. L. Cuntmins
Hematite City
Ole Feiring
Olof Juunum
Coleraine
Ole Mangeseth
Lake
Flora de Voss
John Frank
Sophie Street
First National
Bank Ssemer
William S. Prince, Pres
Walter F. T
Geo
L. Loope
Vettner
H. Olin Young
Michigan
Geo, L. Loope
Albert D. Tomnston
Gogeebie
Michi
Louis H. Truettner
William J. * Prin E. Prest
Savings Department
Bessemer Lumber Company
Edwin Bayliss
Heath & Milligan
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