06 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
1
Meteorological notes forecast a volatile July with multiple storm periods. Predictions include storm centers on the 2nd 3rd 4th the 8th and 13th to 15th. warm spells from the 6th to 11th. cooler change around the 10th. seismic disturbances within 48 hours of sunset on the 24th. and a mercury-aligned forecast around the 31st into August.
Washington reports the fiscal year closed with a substantial surplus of about 87 million dollars. Official figures due Monday show income totaling 65.3 million and expenditures at 578.4 million, compared with prior receipts of 594.5 million and outlays of 568.8 million, yielding a 25.7 million surplus.
Annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Ste Anne de Beaupre Quebec will depart Duluth via the South Shore on July 20 21 and 22 with a round trip fare of 30 dollars. Stops available at Ottawa Montreal and other intermediate points. Return must be completed by August 31 sleeping cars provided for the journey Reservations to A J Perrin 430 W Superior St Duluth Minn.
The 1907 legislature passed a game and fish law making it illegal to catch trout after August 15, closing the season. The change is effective immediately and applies statewide to all trout fisheries.
John Johnson aged 16 was swimming in Sunday Lake yesterday afternoon when a cramp seized him and he drowned. Life-saving efforts failed. the incident occurred near Wakefield and was reported by local authorities.
A brief epidemiological note reports that sudden deaths occur more among men than women, with eight male deaths for every one female case. The data imply gender disparities in sudden death risk.
Photographs were taken of an ancient Norse anchor found on the state experimental farm on Thursday. Copies will be sent to the Swedish and Norwegian governments to determine the historical value. The anchor may go to the Smithsonian or a similar institution to link it with Norse visits to North America centuries before Columbus.
Reports from Denver New York and Washington cover a range of items. Robert Randall of Goldfield predicts a general miners strike as contracts expire next April. Priests are warned about Chaldean and Persian money expeditions. Ivy Baldwin completes a perilous wire walk 583 feet above ground. Italian Americans celebrate Garibaldi’s 100th birth anniversary on July 4. Thaw’s counsel seeks a second trial move. The treasury prepares new $10 gold certificates with orange-backed design.
A Stammer, saloonkeeper of Seymour Wisconsin, was arrested for keeping his saloon open after 11 PM Sunday. He plans to challenge the arrest by arguing the ordinance requires all week days to close at 11 PM and that Sunday is not a week day.
Four officials of the Wisconsin Grain & Stock Co. were arrested by U S deputies in St Paul on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. The government alleges losses of 342000 from holding back quotations to absorb margins and fake trades. It claims no actual buying or selling occurred, with prices improvised from Chicago Board of Trade quotes and Minneapolis Chamber quotes. The firm operated a St Paul branch briefly.
A gas explosion at the Colorado hotel sparked a fire that raged through Bisbee Arizona on Saturday. Firefighters and dynamite blows confined the blaze by noon, destroying over 200 residences on Chihuahua Hill and damaging the business district. Bisbee, with about 20,000 residents, hosts major mining firms.
Weekly excursions to Detroit and return priced at 17 dollars via the South Shore from Saxon with weekly Friday departures. Same rate to Alpena Oscoda Harbor Beach and Port Huron. To Buffalo 3 50 higher. Limit September 15 1907. Sleeping car and steamer reservations through ticket agents. Ready for Aeroplanes. Aeroplanes built to order sign outside London motor factory.
July Fourth events in Bessemer and Wakefield ran smoothly with big crowds. A morning parade and band concert featured floats from Truettner store and Calathampians winners, plus speeches by Prof. John Robinson and readings of the Declaration. Afternoon races included 100 yd and 590 yd dashes, three-legged and sack races, with Hahn and Arkowitz among top performers. fireworks closed the day as Wakefield’s turnout set a record.
Detroit Free Press Lansing correspondent reports Governor Fred M. Warner may seek a third term. He says he will not confirm but would enter the race if opponents turn his administration into the campaign issue. Support would likely come from key Upper Peninsula groups if he runs.
Tunbridge Wells resident Latter, 77, claims the longest beard in Europe at 16 feet. The massive beard winds around his body like a rope, making him a notable local figure.
Weather bureau notes June ended as the coolest on record in 75 years, likely matching trends in New England, the Middle Atlantic, and the Great Lakes region. Across the U S temperatures ran cooler than usual. Pressure patterns over Canadian Maritime provinces and the North Atlantic caused prevailing ocean winds and blocked continental lows in the Ohio Valley or off the New England coast.
New arrivals include Ir and Mrs Joy with a girl and Mr and Mrs P Lucars with a son. Mr and Mrs Jos Medvezki welcome a son. Mr and Mrs M Pentti a daughter. Mr and Mrs Ramolda a son. Mr and Mrs O Johnson a son. Mr and Mrs E Vespi twins. Mr and Mrs P Shifka a daughter. Mr and Mrs Jos Gallenatty twins. Batch of old letters found in Belfast county courthouse post box. about 170 letters discovered. some dating back to 1896.
Mike Bourlaski, an Ironwood miner, narrowly escaped with an eye and two front teeth after a loaded cigar explosion. A friend’s dangerous prank hid a dynamite cap, designed to lift 180 pounds, and discharged as Bourlaski removed the cigar from his mouth. The would be joker faces a possible long sentence.
Baseball notes report draws between Bessemer Stars and Saxon at Saxon halted by rain after 10 innings. Bessemer Favorites lose 17 to 3 at Wakefield amid a record crowd, Glidden's Monte shines on the mound, Carey saves by catching a fly ball. Umpire critique and local banter follow. Morning Minneapolis game ends 5 to 6 after 7 innings. Dougherty key as Bessemer wins 3 to 4 with late inning runs. Visitors praised for fielding. Bessemer's squad shows strong offense and pitching.
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