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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
2
Local Commercial Club urged city council at last Thursday’s meeting to raise peddler license fees to deter itinerants who do not pay taxes or hire locals. Support called for restricting solicitation unless officially sanctioned by a commercial association committee and distinguishing worthy causes.
George Newett founder and editor of the Ishpeming Iron Ore died last Saturday at age 72. A virile editorial writer and mining authority, he opposed unworthy mining ventures and boosted the Upper Peninsula with Cloverland coverage. His Roosevelt Newett libel trial brought him national attention.
The piece lauds Governor Fred W. Green of Michigan after 17 months in office. It credits him with fiscal reforms, ending fund juggling, a balanced treasury, and businesslike state operations. It notes new laws on workers compensation, traffic, schooling, and a depoliticized conservation department, plus stricter crime penalties and prison terms.
The Ionia County News reports that the governor, praised for nonpartisan appointments, may seek a second term and vows to serve two full terms without seeking further emoluments. The piece portrays him as prioritizing duty and faithful service over personal advancement.
The United States Supreme Court sustains government power to padlock premises used to store or sell intoxicating liquor under the Volstead Act. The Michigan ruling upholding the law is overturned, signaling broad impact on enforcement and property owners. Raids are expected to surge, and owners may scrutinize rental uses more closely.
The piece notes ongoing and new inquiries into campaign finance and slush funds tied to Presidential nominations. It stresses that large donors and pledged vote blocs risk corruption and urges dignified, thorough investigations into both cash and vote buying.
Neighborhood chatter notes unusually cold weather in Gogebic County last Sunday with temperatures near 12 above zero. A baseball game in Ironwood amused fans and fishermen report cold water yet claim fishing remains feasible if a bottle on the hip stays OK. The first Barbers Protective Association convention is planned in Copper Country around August 8, Ishpeming Iron Ore asks who will do all the listening.
Five members graduate in Saxon High School with the class motto Be What You Are. A Legion convention parade of wooden soldiers will be in Bessemer next month, and Doc K wonders if Connor company will grant lumberjacks a day off to march.
The traveling healer performed in Wakefield this week using a lake source to fill medicine bottles. The event highlighted the performer's practical demonstrations and local audience engagement.
Josph Taha began his duties as purchasing agent for the Grand View hospital this week after being appointed by the trustees. A new hospital superintendent was to be named that evening. Frank Davis was re elected chair man of the local cemetery trustees for the fifth year running following last Friday's meeting. Nick Dragula resumes activity after a four week layoff from a steam roller accident that severed the fingers on his right hand.
Selections from Dorchester dated May 31 1913 note The Sterheke from Dorchester Wis arriving to install a merry go round opposite Fred Ottes blacksmith shop for operation The Knight and Harrigston electric silver plated drink mixer added to their establishment Charley Scavarda received a new six passenger Hupmobile via R H Thompson for livery John Jarombeck bought the Conrad Carlson residence from John Holland Holland adds remains Walter Hotchkiss from Ashland plans to remodel the old electric power house into a street car barn.
Five years ago on June 1 1923 a fire of undetermined origin heavily damaged the old McKinney Steel offices at the Colby while a city project continued. Across from Peoples State Bank a barber shop run by Nick Stelcheck and John Bartini undergoes renovations. An open air theatre festival, led by Nan Rand, crowned Ruth Holland as queen with about 250 couples attending. The Junior Prom at the Iron Dome featured green and gold decor. Miss Johanna Pucilowski wed Thomas Kubiak at St Sebastian church.
25 Years Ago item notes Captain W J Sincock leaving for Virginia Minnesota to oversee Lincoln mine operations for Jones and Laughlin Steel Co He previously headed the Jack Pot property for the same company A night intruder was scared off from Rev John Ericksons residence during a social gathering and 15 W C excursion tickets were sold by agent H L Cummins Hatch of Oak Park visited local schools this week
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Managers of the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba Michigan until 10 A M June 7 1928 for general contract plumbing and electric wiring for Grand Stand poultry exhibit building speed barn cattle barn and toilets to be erected in the city. The bids will be received as follows a General Contract b Plumbing.
Plans and specs available from Derrick Tub Architect Venomines Michigan with a $10 deposit refundable on return. A certified check equal to the bid amount to accompany each proposal payable to Board of Managers of the Upper Peninsula State Fair. Separate bids per building and a combined bid for all buildings. Rides questions to Mr George E Harveys Secretary Manager. Right to reject any or all bids. Lundgaard Chairman Escanaba Hubert Architect Menominee Michigan.
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