18 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
1
The article urges Bessemer business men to form a local association to unite capital and interests. It argues trusts show how joint action grows advantage, suggests equal freight and discount terms, and envisions cooperating with nearby towns to challenge large wholesalers. It ends urging immediate formation as an era of concentration makes unity essential.
Prof C R Van Hise previews in his annual report the Vermillion iron bearing series traced to Hunter Island and linked belts from Rainy Lake to Lac Des Mille Lacs. Michipicoten shows Vermillion-like iron formations with hematite bodies and high grade ore at Helen mine. 1900 shipments reached 62 000 tons. Two Bay county residents report two illicit distilleries in woods producing corn and beet whisky, claiming local market discreetly via Bay City dealers.
A gang robs the Soo depot at Rhinelander on Sunday night, taking $40 during the night man's absence. Monday morning the Hazelhurst depot on the Milwaukee road, 17 miles north, is reported robbed of $250. The robbers head north toward this vicinity. Posts are established at Beacon Hill and Melya.
Henry C Payne of Wisconsin was sworn in as postmaster general in Washington D C on Wednesday this week. KF Whitney longtime private secretary to Payne will accept a similar role with the new postmaster general.
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