Objections to Lord Program Challenge Gogebic County Tax Debate
Rep. Holland of Bessemer criticizes the Gogebic County tax commission meeting in Bessemer on June 22. He notes city and county valuations, warns against centralized power, and urges fair assessment while questioning compliance with orders and potential school funding losses.
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Holland
Bessemer
State Tax Commission
Court House
George Lord
Sromwood
Ironwood
Gogebic
Escaped Convicts Sighted Near Marquette Prison
Sheriff and state police hunt four Detroit men who escaped from Marquette prison on Sunday. Roadblocks cover routes toward the Wisconsin border as officers, including Gogebic deputies, scour several towns from Channing to Bessemer seeking the armed fugitives Eddie Weisman and three others.
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Sheriffs’ Department
Marquette
Wisconsin
Channing
Iron Mountain
Crystal Falls
Florence
Trout Creek
Sidnaw
Marquette Prison
Gwinn
Marquete County
Tnidiana
Detroit
Caem
Ben
Ore shipments rise across six ports in June totals
Iron ore shipments from six ports Duluth Superior Two Harbors Ashland Escanaba and Marquette show a 374 558 ton year over year gain for June and a 3 566 058 ton rise for the 1925 season through July 1. Total June shipments reached 7 958 485 tons, up from 7 583 927 in June 1924.
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Duluth
Superior
Ashland
Escanaba
Marquette
Duluth, Mesaba & Northern Railroad
West End
Soo
New Township Supt Arrives at Bessemer Township
Rat Ir H Dulebohn arrived from Chicago to assume duties as superintendent of Bessemer Township schools and will reside at Ramsay with his wife and son. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago and attended the township board meeting expressing satisfaction with the local education system. An informal debate on oil burning and coal heating apparatus was presented to the board Monday.
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Ir H. Dulebohn
Bessemer Township
Cass
Chicagoo
Ramsay
Dulerower
Castile Mining Co
Dulebohn
University of Chicago
Township Board of Education
Hvol Board
They Played Chess on Fourth Anniversary of 20 Years Ago
A fragmentary notice from the Herald recalls chess matches and other activities dated twenty years prior. It notes a gambling less tournament at a hotel for cash prizes, rides at the county, and dancing at the pavilion with afternoon and evening sessions for attendees to enjoy the pastime.
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Herald
Aritat
Reid
Ylay Ro
Death summons Joan H. Pender in Liessemer life
Joan H. Pender, age 46, a long time Liessemer resident, died after a year of illness at her Yale location home. Born in Cornwall England on October 8 1878 she came to America at 14 settling in Wakefield and Bressemar. She is survived by five children a mother three brothers four sisters and other relatives. Funeral services and burial were held under the auspices of the Sons of St George.
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John Henry Pender
Liessemer
Yale
Brights
Mr. Pender
Cornwall
England
America
Wakefield
Bessemer
Pender
Florence
Douglas
Eileen
Vincent
Isabel
3. Pendar
Burnett Pender
Iron Mountain Vicks
Grand Pap
Thomas
Wiliant Tavors
Geosemer
Alts
Eo Bulla
Wafield
Mes
AL Vinsey
Coventi
Puneralo
Sh. Pender
St. George of Konwo
Wortham Carnival to Play in Bessemer This Summer
Elis Lodge will bring the Wortham Carnival to Bessemer for a week under Elks auspices. Secretary Frank J. Duwia says dates are not set but the engagement will occur in late July or early August. The Wortham shows recently played in Neagaunee during the Upper Peninsula Legion convention and at Superior.
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Wortham
United States
Bessemer
The
Elks Lodge
Frank J. Duwia
Neagaunee
Upper Peninsula Legion
Superior
Water shutoffs ordered during nights in Bessemer
An extreme drought leads to a 10 hour nightly water shutdown from 7:00 p m to 5:00 a m starting Sunday July 5. Water consumers urged to conserve usage and avoid lawn sprinkling, garden watering, or car washing. violations may cut water without further notice.
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Bessemer
James Boggio
Rotary tribute from Cleveland convention report
W. F. Truettner reported to local Rotarians Tuesday noon on the national convention held last month in Cleveland Ohio. He represented the Bessemer Rotary Club at the gathering and gave an interesting account of the proceedings.
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W. F. Truettner
Bessemer Rotary Club
Cleveland
Ohio
Reopening of Coney Island Stand by Bessemer Team
Ted Kelly and Joe Page of the Bessemer baseball team announce the reopening of the Coney Island hot dog stand. The stand began serving customers last night after the announcement this week.
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Ted Kelly
Joe Page
Bessemer
France Orders Funnel Punishment For Watered Milk Sellers
In a historic decree France mandates a funnel in the mouth of any person convicted of selling watered milk. The judge orders milk poured through the funnel until a doctor declares the culprit incapable of swallowing further without risk of death.
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France
Courtney Riley Cooper A Humble Clown Turned Writer and Soldier
Courtney Riley Cooper grew from a Kansas City class clown to a press representative for a major circus and Cal W. P Cody. He wrote for Kansas City Line and New York World among others and served as a Marine officer in World War I, returning to collect Marine history. He authored over 300 short stories, many in magazines, plus novels and plays, including vaudeville romance material.
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Kansas City
Chino Press
Cal. W. PL
Cody
Kansas City Line
New York World
Prine
Denver Post
France
War Department
Romiance Saan
Fourth Celebration Gala Affair Details for Day-E Festivities
A local Fourth of July gala outline lists marshals and judges for decor, parade floats, and windows. Key organizers include D. J. Kulaszewicz as president and A. D. Liptak as secretary treasurer, with Mayor John J. Donich among the executive committee.
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E. A
Sheefer
Spair
C. M. Fraser
Nan Runt
Cecil Lobb
Sidney Proctor
Josenkin Serra
W. A. O Brien
C. E. Stevens
W. S. Baird
E J. Kuivinen
L. E. Sherman
George Kuprowski
D. J. Kulaszewiccz
A. D. Liptak
F. T. Thebert
D. J. Kulasgeewicz
A. Melanson
A. D. Lipitak
Rutherford Solberg
John Katlander
Changes to City Fourth of July Prizes and Events
The city plans many prizes for Independence Day festivities with nearly $490 in awards. Changes include eliminating some events and doubling others, with races for bars and skis added. Proceedings kick off after the morning program at the high school grounds with speakers and parade details.
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Caserte de Fouorin
Jely
Promeam
Vents
paEnei
C. M. Fraser
High Schivl
E. A Schaefer
Ani Parmond Lester
M Ca Sellar
Marr
Sophie Streets
Chicago and
Northwestern
Frost Kips Crops in County with Outreach Plan
Frost damaged corn potatoes and garden crops across Gogebic County last week. Farmers consider replacements while the agricultural office suggests Russian Mammoth Sunflowers for seven pounds per acre or Siberian Millet for thirty to forty pounds per acre for quick forage.
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C. E. Gunderson
Agricultural Office
Turners
Two Deaths Nine Births Reported in June
June vital stats in Bessemer show two deaths and nine births, totaling 22 deaths and 53 births for the first half of 1925. Among June births were three boys and six girls, with names including Charlotts, Fay, Stuart, Jo, and Bizi, and deaths linked to a mine accident.
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Bessemer
Joseph Getca
Ate
Charlotts
Chas. Mclntsre
Iyne
Lele
Hernangd Nelson
Jme
Fay
Usar Hansen
Jaume Lo
Stuart
Ani
William Peuhl
June Iy
Thedee PF Brown
Sy Corse
Z Utius
Trabov Sr
Dausktier
Slertin
Georges Eest
Olsor
Mayor Donich's Statement On Firecracker Crackdown
Mayor Donich announced an official statement condemning the fireworks incident and promising action. He called for stricter enforcement to protect the streets and urged residents to cooperate with authorities in the crackdown on celebratory displays.
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Gogebic County
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Rhea
Michigan
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Warn
Wayne
Theusch
Ues. A
Rummel
Ford
U.S
Frank Neuhauser
Louisville
U. S
Washington
Mesaba Docks
Duluth & Iron Range
Two Harbors
Superior, Co. & N. W
Lotuss Co
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N. W
BAT
Ss & A
Spey
New Township
Joan H. Pender
Vy’ Br
Elis Lodge
Courtney Riley Cooper
Berie
Arctomstialix
Parckioatine
Besey
Koe Mm
Sts Sacad
Frizas
Aarsa
Wbisios
Paige
OL Organization
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Bern
Juuthe County
Progran
C.encsha
Hald Lecai
Renee T
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Donich
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