Expatriate writes from Finland on emigration trends
Emil Pesonen of Ishpeming recounts Finland’s efforts to curb emigration, noting Finnish newspapers lack broad American news while reporting disasters. He plans to return to America next spring, seeking work in Oregon, and believes many former residents will follow him home. Finland sees improved conditions and available jobs.
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Emil Pesonen
Ishpeming
Finland
Pesonen
Coleraine
Minn
Old Country
America
Oregon
Macnamara Named Captain of Aurora Mine
Thomas B. Macnamara was chosen to lead the Aurora mine as successor to the late Captain William Thomas. He began his duties Monday after sixteen years with Oliver Iron Mining Co. and its predecessor. A former Norrie miner, he rose to assistant geologist in the engineering department and is praised for steadfast study and loyalty.
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Thomas B. Macnamara
Aurora
William Thomas
Mr. Macnamara
Oliver Iron Mining Co
Metropolitan Iron & Land Co
Norrie
Tom” Macnamara
Capt
Thomas
Tom
Ironwood News Record
New Free Press Sparks Debate In Bessemer
The New Free Press in Bessemer draws scrutiny over its title and past ownership. Editor R. F. Hasbrook sold the former plant in December 1906 to Herald interests and retired, and the new paper’s name claims prompt questions of faith and prestige while the Herald pledges fair reporting and Republican party support with respect for opposing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer New Free Press
Home News
R. F. Hasbrook
Hasbrook
Free Press
Herald
Bessemer
the Herald
Republican Party
Public patronage guides weekly news coverage stance
The paper states its mission is to deliver weekly news without heeding criticism of rivals. It commits to serving readers and public patrons regardless of what a newer competitor says or how it is judged.
Michigan Telephone adopts corporate policy statement
The Michigan Telephone company adopts a policy to provide the best tele phone service possible with skilled effort and funds. It commits to adopt improvements, set fair profitable rates, reduce rates when safe, fairly investigate and adjust subscriber complaints, treat customers courteously, and remove any sense of dealing with a soulless corporation to foster a personal, friendly relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Telephone Company
Bertha Gray Dies in Chicago After Long Illness
Bertha Gray died at St Luke's hospital in Chicago after a year long illness. She underwent two operations for tubercular trouble, improved briefly, but condition worsened and death occurred at 4:00 Friday morning. Her remains will be brought home today accompanied by her mother and local physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Gray
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Bertha
G. L. Loope
J. W. Best
Ironwood
Big stock sale at Ironwood store assets acquired by local firm
P H LaBlond of La Blond Dry Goods Co announces purchase of the Ironwood Store Co stock including dry goods clothing boots and shoes. Stock to be moved to the new J R Johnson building corner location for a six week sale starting February 4 with large reductions. The Ironwood stock is known across the range for its completeness. Also plans by Great Northern Railway for a 4 000 000 bushel grain elevator at Superior with a 1 500 000 cost are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. LaBlond
LaBlond Dry Goods Co
Ironwood Store Co
Ironwood
J. R. Johnson
Great Northern Railway Company
Superior
Health Department Favors Excluding Consumptives From Schools
Michigan officials weigh excluding teachers and pupils with consumption from schools. Dr. C O Probst notes late discovery of the disease and debates how it is transmitted. Five year deaths of school age persons total 1690, averaging 338 annually, with yearly increases except 1902.
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Michigan
Health Department
Monthly
Bulletin of Vital Statistics
C. O. Probst
Ohio State Board of Health
Probst
Michigan AOUW could recover 80000 from supreme lodge
The Michigan grand lodge A O U W, now under receivers and nearly dissolved, may obtain 80000 from the supreme lodge. Directors may act favorably or litigation could follow. Final dissolution was set this week, but receivers will likely remain until claims are settled and funds allocated. Receivers Swan and Latcham distributed 16295 as a 10 percent dividend. about 10000 remains with receivers and 10000 with subordinate officials. The petition asks that claimants not be paid in full while others receive 20 percent or less.
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Michigan Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Supreme Body
Michigan Lodge
Supreme Directors
Michigan Chapter
Grand Lodge
Circuit Cours
James Swan
George Latcham
Grand Recorder
The Mason’s Party at the Lodge Halls
The Masonic lodge hosted a large Thursday event with about two hundred invitations and strong attendance. The hall and banquet rooms were tastefully decorated with rugs couches and chairs creating a homey atmosphere. The Iris Orchestra of eight played and performed with seasoned harmony. A bountiful lunch followed the dance and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Iris Ochestra
Pleasant Eastern Star event praised by range town sisters
A vivid account notes a harmonious gathering hosted by the Eastern Star chapter with home guests and attendees from neighboring range towns enjoying a memorable evening organized by the ladies. The writeup highlights the cordial atmosphere and community spirit fostered by the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Order
Lent Begins March 4 in 1908 Almanac
The 1908 almanac fixes Lent to March 4 with Easter Sunday on April 19 and notes a normal spread for movable feasts. It lists church days from Septuagesima to Advent, with Ember days on March 11 13 14 June 16 12 13 Sept 15 18 19 and Dec 16 18 19.
Powerful Duluth Line Rolls Out New Passenger Locomotives
The Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic line receives its latest passenger engines, vastly more powerful than prior models. Each unit features an electric headlight with 1,000,000 candle power using a new refractor combo, enabling distant visibility of switches and even newspaper readability on clear nights. Engines boast 19 by 28 inch cylinders, 190 psi steam, 56 ton drivers, total engine weight 75 tons, and 125 tons with tender. Ten-wheel tubes, three pairs of drivers, 64 inch outside diameter wheels, and about 23,000 pounds tractive effort. Equipped with consolidated train braking, Westinghouse lighting, and the latest Westinghouse brakes.
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Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Road
Westinghouse
Columbus Consolidated Sees No Dividend This Year
Lake Superior shareholders report directors will declare no dividend for the present as Columbus Consolidated works on half scale. The company had hoped for a ten cent per share payout earlier, but the plan failed. Efforts focus on advancing ground at the fourth level to resume normal production. South Columbus operations continue favorably with rapid development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Columbus Consolidated
Columbus
Wednesday's Storm in 1908 Snow Brief Parade
A midweek blizzard hit the area bringing several inches of snow and brief sleighing. The storm lasted only a few hours and disrupted train schedules Wednesday, suggesting it was not a widespread event. Warm weather earlier in the week spoiled the sleighing aftermath.
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Press
Government of
Macnamara
Aurora Mine
the New Free Press
St Luke’s Hospital
A. O. U. W. May Sur
Grand Lodge of Order of State
Mason’s Party
John Frank
Sophie Street
E. G. Peterson
Harrington Elk
Mich
First National Bank
Ssemer
Michiga
William S. Prince
Geo
L. Loope
Walter F. ‘Truettner
Cashier
H. Olin Young
Loope
Ert D. Sulnston
Gogebie Jeeny
Michie Louis H. Truettner
Illiam
Prince
W. F. Kelly
Ableman
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