Sweden seeks return of emigrant Swedes home
King Oscar orders a study of why Swedes left for America and what would coax them back. Aimed at an industrial revival, the effort follows Sweden naming a new minister to the United States, Mr Lagercrantz, to run a bureau for emigration inquiries. Consul Ekman’s death funds the bureau with 400000 crowns left to it.
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Oscar
Sweden
America
United States
Lagercrantz
Ekman
Rev Rutledge Targets Newberry Liquor Dealers
The Anti Saloon League superintendent for Ishpeming, Rev. Rutledge, arrived in Newberry after the Fourth of July saloons were reportedly open. He sought warrants against sixteen dealers but settled for a complaint against only one, triggering unease in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. Rutledge
Upper Peninsula
Anti-Saloon League
Ishpeming
Newberry
Base Ball Meeting Sees O'Brien Appointed President
Meeting called to order by Mr. Hagen with Mr. Lintelmann as secretary in Mr. Oson’s absence. Board appoints Wm. O'Brien as president to fill vacancy. Confectionery stores may sell candy and cigars at the baseball grounds for $2 per game, paid to the secretary. Meeting adjourned after no further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagen
Lintelmann
Oson
Wm. O'Brien
Lawn Social by Pythian Sisters Set for July 24
The Pythian Sisters of Agogebic Temple No 73 announce a lawn social on the Court House lawn Wednesday evening July 24. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Italian children allowed to cry to beautify eyes
An Italian belief holds that crying beautifies and clears the eyes while rubbing them harms them. Infants are not restrained when they cry, with the claim that tears improve eye appearance and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Wireless messages reach ships and Swiss station
During a heat wave in England wireless signals from the Marconi station at Poldim Cornwall were sent to passing ships and were also received at the summit wireless station on St Gotthard in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Marconi
Poldim
Cornwall
St. Gotthard
Switzerland
Java's Death Plant Alarmed By Perfumed Insect Killer
The kali mujah or death plant of Java blooms with a perfume so strong that prolonged exposure can overpower a grown man and its fumes kill any insect life that falls under its influence, alarming explorers and scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Reputation and Popularity in Modern Social Life
A compact look at how reputation functions as a social currency in contemporary culture. It examines how public perception shapes opportunities, status, and relationships across digital and real world spheres.
La Follette Emerges as Presidential Candidate
Senator Robert M. La Follette is a Republican presidential candidate. Supporters and personal friends are actively organizing to secure Wisconsin’s delegation and spread the movement to other states through secret gatherings and planning sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. la Follette
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Menagerie Tent Demolished by Storm at Watertown
The Bar num Bailey circus tent collapsed in Watertown South Dakota on Saturday at five o clock due to a storm. A circus employee was killed and three others seriously injured as poles fell. About fifteen thousand spectators were inside the tent fifteen minutes before the storm struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Watertown
S. D
Wisconsin Governor Signs Two Cent Fare Bill
Governor James O. Davidson signed the two cent fare bill on Tuesday morning amid widespread protests from publicists politicians and economists across the state. The move had been anticipated despite petitions and opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Davidson
Wisconsin
Johnson Stops Fitzsimmons in Six Round Philadelphia Bout
Jack Johnson dominated a boxing match Wednesday night in Philadelphia, stopping Bob Fitzsimmons in the second round of a six round bout. Fitzsimmons showed little of his former form, and Johnson could have finished in the opening round if he had chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Bob Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Fitzsimmons
Johnson
Miners From Princeton Mine Move to Tennessee Copper Co
Twenty two Italian miners from the Princeton mine in the Swanzey district of the Marquette range deserted en masse to take jobs with the Tennessee Copper company in Tennessee. They were drawn by higher wages, despite the Lake Superior region boasting the highest pay scale in iron trade history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Swanzey
Marquette Range
Tennessee Copper Company
Lake Superior
Weekly Excursions to Detroit and Return Rates
Rail schedule notices list weekly trips to Detroit via South Shore from Saxon leaving Fridays with a 17 dollar base fare and similar rate to Alpena Oscoda Harbor Beach and Port Huron. Buffalo trip adds three dollars and fifty cents. Limit September 15 1907. Sleeping car and steamer reservations via ticket agents. A stray editorial note warns patience brings long waits and cushions the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxon
Alpena
Oscoda
Harbor Beach
Port Huron
Buffalo
G R Persons Visits Utah Mines Enthusiastic Report
Ishpeming dispatch says Hon G R Persons returned from a month in Utah and other western states with ore samples from the South Columbus mine and Columbus Consoli dated. He praised the ore stock pile, noting high mineral content and large, rich ore bodies. He praised Tony Jacobson for courteous treatment and inspected both mines thoroughly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
G. R. Persons
Utah
Columbus
Columbus Consolidated
Persons
Tony Jacobson
Base Ball Notes From Bessemer and Surrounding Games
Bessemer laments costly errors in last Saturday's loss to Ironwood and vows to rebound in upcoming games July 19 and 20 in Ironwood and Bessemer. Hurley falls to Antigo 1 to 0. Hurley Seconds beat Wakefield 5 to 3. Henry Bies earns 150 a month at Menasha pitching four games. Green Bay and Lacrosse play a 23 inning Wisconsin state league duel, Green Bay winning 2 to 1 with 22 hits total.
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Henry Bies
Menasha
Wis
Ironwood
Oshkosh
Kaukauna
Green Bay
Duty In Regular Order
A concise aphorism from Totstoy on duties, noting that many duties exist but a first and last priority governs action. It emphasizes sequencing: one should not harrow before plowing, so timely order guides obligation and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totstoy
Disgust Over Outsider Races At Small Town Meet
A controversial scene unfolded when an outsider with a fake name from Buffalo, registered as Renwick but claiming to be Johnson, raced local sprinter Chas Williamson for $25. Renwick won all but the 50 yard dash, amid mixed community criticism and calls to identify the mystery runner. Pictures were sent to colleges for verification, as locals denounce the stunt as a rotten trick.
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Johnson
Renwick
Buffalo
N.Y
Barr
Chas
Williamson
Ironwood
Arkowitz
Massie
Hahn
Evelith
Sam Silverman’s Skiddos-Sloan win at Lake Gogebic 5 to 2
At Lake Gogebic last week Sam Silverman captained a Pessenmer and Ironwood outers team to a 5 to 2 victory over their lake rivals. Scorekeeper and umpire were Geo Rupp and Geo Rupp Jr. The game was fast and hotly contested, with the umpire making only a few errors. Afterward, the winning team was entertained at Jones cottage, then a surprise party and a sunrise salute followed by a serenade.
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Lake Gogebic
Sam Silverman
Pessemer
Ironwood Outers
Silverman
Skiddos—Sloan
Haggerson
Scasarda
Ladin
Elsie Piper
Lacie Rapp
Peter Scarara
Uncle Tom
Wooden Wing Pete
Uy Wateh-bim-go
Oscar
Chop Saer
Gafilta Fish
Rip
Geo. Rupp
Lakeside
Jones Cottage
Jennie Jones
Davis
Sun Rise
Fatty Felix at Bessemer Opera House Saturday July 20
The Fatty Felix company comes to the Bessemer Opera House for Saturday evening July 20. It promises one of the road’s funniest comedy dramas with a roar of laughter from curtain rise to curtain fall. New high class specialties and a pretty story are presented by the company’s top talent.
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Fatty Felix
Bessemer Opera House
Where the Educators Stand at a National Meeting
The National Educational Association affirmed duties for teachers to foster patriotism moral instruction and respect for life. It backed simplified spelling endorsing 300 words, urged higher teacher salaries, unified truancy laws, universal education, character building, merit-based promotions, anti political intrigue, and world peace via arbitration.
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National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
The
Republic
Association
Wakefield Fourth of July Expenses Reported
Wakefield Michigan July 10 1907 a committee meeting at town hall with members Thos D O'Brien Thos Bonino J W Bedell Thos Desona Wim Utley Peter Carr Jr John Michaels John Bonino and Andrew F Olson. Finances show receipts 322 50 including subscriptions donations and a dance profit with expenses totaling 277 10 leaving a balance to be carried over for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Thos
D. O'Brien
Thos. Bonino
J. W. Bedell
Thos. Desona
Wim. Utley
Peter Carr, Jr
John Michaels
John Bonino
Andrew F. Olson
Wakefield Advocate
What Was It Worth Amid Tale of a Handsome Guide
A translated line from Tales from Fliegende Blatter features a character asking if a kiss from an “awfully handsome guide” should reduce or add to his pay, hinting at a humorous or flippant moral assessment. The snippet frames a joking dilemma about compensation for flirtation rather than serious business.
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Ethel
Sawmill Destroyed at Ironwood in spectacular blaze
Fire at the Oliver Mining Company sawmill in Ironwood Sunday night destroyed the mill building and machinery, with about 35000 dollars in losses covered by insurance. Fire spread near adjacent lumber piles but was halted by firemen. Spectators gathered as flames roared and several hundred watched the scene. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Mining Company
Ironwood
Man Wanders 80 Miles to Molasses Barn
Sheriff reports an exhausted 62 year old man named Wm Turner found in a Molasses barn north of the city. He had walked from Sidnaw, about 80 miles, and crawled into the barn on Saturday expecting to die. Turner was taken to the poor house for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Sidnaw
Wm. Turner
Fires devastate Mud Lake camps and nearby farms
Mud Lake Lumber camps, several farm houses and barns were destroyed by fires between the Soo and Newberry. Crops also burned as forest and rural properties suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulte Ste Marie
Mud Lake Lumber Company
Soo
Bumped by a Train At Moore Street Crossing
A 11 p.m. C N W train halted at Moore Street crossing after passing an object on the track. A young man was found unconscious beside the rails with minor bruises and stiffened condition. Residents say he may have attempted suicide following a quarrel with a local young woman.
Annual Pilgrimage Excursion to Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre
Annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre Quebec will depart Duluth via the South Shore on July 20 21 and 22. Round trip fare is 30 dollars with stopovers at Ottawa Montreal and other intermediate points. Return by August 31 with through sleeping cars. Reserve through A J Perrin 430 W Superior St Duluth Minn.
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Ste. Anne de Beaupre
Quebec
Duluth
South Shore
Ottawa
Montreal
A.J. Perrin
W. Superior St
Minn
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Wakefield
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