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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
1
The week opened with news that all firms who paid workers in scrip for two months will switch to cash this month. Banks aided stability during a potential panic, and a 30 day outlook suggests increased business activity. Local industry faced reduced employment and a glut of ore on Lake Superior docks signals a broader market correction after a period of high prices and production.
Captain Rowe of the Mansfield mine in Crystal Falls was threatened by two workers who demanded pay after being told the mine area would shut down. The altercation required sheriff protection. An Associated Press dispatch notes U S senators from several states will attend the Republican national convention as delegates at large, naming listed senators from Indiana Illinois Iowa Massachusetts Vermont Montana Idaho Maine Michigan Nebraska New Hampshire.
A Leicester football match featured a young player with one leg among the lineup. The brief notice highlights a remarkable athlete adapting to the game amid divided attention over a product slogan.
The Marine Review reports 7,885,728 tons of ore on Lake Erie docks as of December 1, 1907, the largest on hand in trade history. For the season, Lake Erie ports received 35,195,758 tons, with total lake shipments at 41,288,755 tons and furnace forwardings totaling 29,787,018 tons. Production for 1907 is projected near 20.5 million tons of iron ore, 12.5 million tons of blast furnace products, and 14.5 million tons of steel ingots, with total sales around 11.5 million tons.
A small copper axe of aboriginal origin was found on Presque Isle Park’s shore at Lake Superior. Measuring about three inches long and one and a half inches wide, it weighs five ounces and appears hammered from pure metal. The axe is highly tempered, resisting filing, and is considered a relic from a pre Indian or Aztec linked culture that may have preceded regional inhabitants.
The United States Postal authorities case against George W Wood L A Wood F B Wood L C Wood Paul Foss and Charles T Kelly of Wisconsin Stock & Grain Co brokers with a branch office in this city ends abruptly in St Paul as jurors were approached during trial. Government plans to restart the case while defenses contend. Also noted are references to various chairmanships and a promotional line from Postum Co Read The Road to Well Penrose and Philippines Todg ville in pkgs There s A Reason.
Fragmentary note discusses a furnace suspension involving Lantry, praising the change and hinting at tensions about continuing operations. Mentions Superior and potential rework, but lacks clear dates or attribution.
The postmaster general orders weekly papers not to mail to subscribers in arrears beyond one year at the second class rate. Our paper will cut those in arrears who do not renew promptly. Most subscribers are prompt. a few are negligent, and statements are being sent.
Miscellaneous notes report Marquette enforcing 11 o'clock and Sunday liquor closures. C H Rutledge of the anti saloon league vows to end Delta county slot machines even if state help is needed. John Morgan 31 of the Phoenix mining area dies after a hunting accident when a shotgun misfires over a log. The only witness is his 14 year old brother. Survived by a wife and two young children.
Ellsworth Plumstead, impersonator, will present a medley of songs, stories, sketches and costume selections at Wakefield Primary building on Thursday evening, January 23. Second in the Young Peoples' Christian Union lecture series. A large attendance is hoped as previous performer Helen Wyrick Shafer earned high praise. Season-ticket holders should reconfirm seats at the post office with no extra charge. Reviews from Denver Times and Aitkin Republican praise the impersonations and life-like portrayals.
Out of commission, fires banked for several days or longer. Ashland and Elk Rapids plants may be blown out during the week for an indefinite period. Woods camps closed. Rumors of Cleveland-Cliffs furnace in Gladstone going out for three months. Possible broader retrenchment, but no official confirmation.
The Antigo Republican urges forming a six team league with New London Clintonville Antigo Rhinelander Ironwood Hurley and Ashland along the Ashland division of the Chicago and North Western Railway. It notes Merrill as a backup, says businesses back local teams, and proposes Saturday and Sunday schedules. The piece adds Bessemer to be included if invited.
J Parke Channing, mining engineer and Tennessee Copper president, says copper demand will rise with electrical growth while supply lags. He projects 1908 prices around 16 to 17 cents, noting production may not expand until prices exceed 15 cents and production costs have risen in recent years.
Copper is decidedly stronger says Geo L Walker with Lake copper at 13 to 14 cents and electrolytic at 13.5 to 13 cents per pound. Domestic buyers purchase more in small lots while foreign demand drives most sales from abroad. Foreign manufacturers expect a fair 1908 volume and buy copper as prices edge lower for the year.
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