McKinney Steel Company Branches Into Holding and Merger Talks
A historical feature on the McKinney Steel Company from the Iron Trade Review traces its rise from a 250000 capitalization to assets of 65000000 including iron and coal mines and Mexico properties. The piece notes the shift to a holding company led by the younger Corrigan and hints at possible merger with another mining firm, signaling increased strength and impact on Bessemer.
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McKinney Steel Company
Iron Trade Review
Bessemer
Mexico
Corrigans
Price McKinney
Bessener
Corrigan
Bessemer rejects new commission government by voters
In a special Monday election about 90 of 550 ballots favored keeping the existing form of city government. Voters had earlier supported revising the government in 1924, but the commission plan failed, reflecting a split among residents on representation and leadership.
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Bessemer
Wakefield
Tromwood
Tetas
Coromen
Tin Bessemer
Pistols in the News and The Public Perception
A critical survey notes how fiction and advertisements shape views on concealed pistols in daily life. It contrasts sensational pistol scenes with limited public impact and questions what the news audience actually absorbs.
Civic chamber center faces funding pull after two years
The Iron Mountain News reports the local chamber center, born from civic demand, struggles with ongoing financial difficulties and a reduced mission. Observers say many cities endure similar cycles, some dissolving while others persevere as support solidifies and members return.
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Chioen
Iron Mountain News
Bessemer Boosters Reunion Draws Lake Gogebic Crowd
At Lake Gogebic the Bessemer Boosters Club held its annual reunion with Arno L. presiding after Ole H. missed the venue. The program featured songs and a novel fishing tale, plus a chaotic intermission, amid jokes about local townspeople and a surprising onstage injury.
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Lake Gogebic
Bessemer Boosters Club
Bessemer
Ironwood
Wakenfield
Hurley
Pence
Arno L
Ole H
Black River Falls
Arno
Old Timer recalls Gogebic Range romance loss after cars
An old timer says since the automobile came to the Gogebic Range the lovers lane along the D. S. S. A. tracks has become the most deserted spot known.
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Gogebic Range
D. S.S. & A. Tracks
Untitled note on Path games and fans
The fragment mentions many Tessmer fans and Path games, with Hurley referenced and a desire to base a team of our own. Details are unclear and no dates or places are provided.
Stage Headliner Nonsense Post Draws Public Attention
A garbled passage highlights a stage act billed as a headline performance drawing public interest. Names and details are obscured, but the fragment suggests a concert or show drawing crowds and media attention.
Why They Pick on L S D P Company
A local note warns to beware meter readers as electric light meters reveal late hours kept by their owners and hint at scandal surrounding the utility company.
Unclear fragmentary events report
Unreadable OCR text lists scattered phrases about visits and people with unclear names and places. Limited readable items mention a possible meeting or event but no coherent facts, dates, or outcomes can be determined.
Looking Backward One Year Ago June 1924 Highlights
Community notes reveal a Chevrolet coupe theft by three youths after a weekend incident in Duluth. Also announced are a silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Peter Nespodzany with a large celebration, a Chicago wedding in St Peter's Episcopal Church, a French class supper and marshmallow roast, a Spanish American War veterans picnic at Little Girl's Point.
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Benuluth
H. P. Cauldwell
Peter Nespodzany
William C. Martens
Goldsworthy
Clarence J. Rombach
Chicago
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Bernice Burgett
Frank Davis
William Ryan
Little Girl's Point
Probate Court Orders Claim Notice in Mary Hauta Estate
In Nessember Michigan on May 26 1925 the Probate Court fixes the claims period for Mary Hauta deceased. Creditors must file by September 29 1925 at 10:00 a.m. at the Probate Office in Bessemer. Public notice to run for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
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Nessemer
Mary Hauta
Salt Probate
Bessemer Herald
Harry K. Bay
Colby mine accident claims life of John Nelson
A mine accident at Colby claims the life of John Nelson aged 34 after being struck by falling ore early Tuesday morning. Fritz Garibaldi suffered severe back contusions. Local society notes report a May 37 marriage of Harry Olds to Margaret Buzzo, and a new son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Devoy with Mrs. Devoy identified as former Edna Moore. Dr. D Bennett plans a Detroit visit, and Escanaba edges Hancock in a high school track meet results list.
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John Nelson
Colby
Fritz Garibaldi
Upper Peninsula
Ishpeming
Calumet
Bessemer
Norway
Escanaba
Hancock
Ironwood
F. L. Osborne
Harry Olds
Margaret Buzzo
D. Bennett
Detroit
Blenheim
Ontario
James Devoy
Devoy
Edna Moore
2500 U P Klan Members Attend Upper Peninsula Meet
About 2500 members of the U P Ku Klux Klan gathered for the first Upper Peninsula Klave at Iron River near Chicago Lake. Delegates arrived by car, games and a 3 PM speech by a National leader followed by second address. An evening dance featured Fred Ross orchestra and 2359 new members were inducted. The day ended with a 36 foot cross burning. Similar UP meetings are planned.
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U. P. Ku Klux Klan
Upper Peninsula
Fred Ross
The standard of value in China is the Mexican dolhur
A note states that the standard of value in China is the Mexican dollar. It appears in a context highlighting currency terminology and exchange references.
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China
Probate Notice in Bes Setier County 1825
The Probate Office in Bes Setier County announces claims against the estate of Joseph Sakkanen deceased. Creditors must file by November 24 1925 at ten oclock with the Probate Office. A public hearing will be set after notices in the Bessemer Herald. Anne Bay Register of Probate.
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Bessetier
Joseph Sakkanen
Bessemer Herald
Harry AH Bay
Obituary Notice for Matti Walli Deceased
Notice thereof to be given by publication as required by law. Register of Probate records show the death of Matti Walli with formal notice dated May 29, 1925.
Foreclosure Notice for Vokovich Mortgage in Gogebic County
Default on a 1920 Verona Michigan mortgage by Louis Vokovich and Helen Vokovich to John Tankka prompts sale of the described premises. The public auction at the Bessemer Court House front door is set for August 3, 1925 at ten in the morning, to satisfy the debt of 1113 dollars plus 25 dollars attorney fee.
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Sai
Marentsco
Gegebic County
Michigan
John Tankka
Louis Vokovich
Helen Vokovich
Verona
Office of the Register of Deeds
Gogehie County
Bessemer
Hearing set on probate of Andrew Nyman estate
In Bessemer County on May 19 18925 Judge Harry K Bay presiding Ina Nyman seeks administration of the Andrew Nyman estate. The court orders June 16 1925 at 10:00 am for hearing with notice by weekly publication in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks prior. Register of Probate.
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Bessemer
Harry K. Bay
Andrew Nyman
Ina Nyman
Bessemer Herald
Probate hearing on John Hintz estate in Bessemer
In Bessemer in the probate office the court schedules June 19 1925 at 10 A M to hear John N Hintz petition for admitting instrument as last will and testament and granting administration to Louis Zawicki or other suitable person publication required for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald Judge of Probate Anne H Bay Register of Probate
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Bessemer
Said
Harry K. Bay
John Hintz
John N. Hintz
Louis Zawicki
Bessemer Herald
Princed
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