Wisconsin orders weekends closed highways to trucks
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission bans truck traffic on 24 key highways on weekends and holidays in summer to protect surfaces and reduce congestion. Only emergency vehicles and certain light loads under 6000 pounds may travel. heavy trucks must wait for weekends and holidays while railroads remain essential for mass movement.
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Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Wisconsin
J. C. Grant
Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association
United States
Labor troubles loom over NRA era economy
Labor unrest strains administration as strikes unfold nationwide. Key events include automobile, railroad, and river trades halting actions in Minneapolis and St Paul, with drivers, workers, and dock labor facing wage talks and shorter weeks. Officials fear spread, while federal measures aim to criminalize interstate offenses and extend federal jurisdiction.
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NRA
Settires
Miadin
Loneshorenen
St. Pentegodl Minneapelis
Department of Justice
Arms makers blamed as war risks rise in world unrest
The piece argues that criminal policing gains are linked to the Dillinger case, while the President pushes Congress to ratify international armament controls to curb global arms shipping. It highlights the Gran Chaco war between Bolivia and Paraguay and notes European arms firms interlock with governments, contrasting with U S manufacturers like Vickers.
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Congress
Bolivia
Paraguay
Gran Chaco
Fortune
Europe
Germany
England
Switzerland
Scotland
Vickers
Wood-Wise Rookie Writes His Girl A Forest Letter
Gogebic County rookie sends Pick and Axe copy of a letter to Myrtle filled with tree puns and playful double meanings. He omits details about social dances and rivals, begging Myrtle to reply and plans a secret meeting in a wooded setting. Local humor blends spelling jokes with romance as a lighthearted note travels.
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CCC
Gogebic County
Myrtle
Aspen
Witch Hazel
Elm
Cedar
Jack
Hazel
Redywood
Birch
Hickory
Vere
Vin
C. O
C, O
Mangrove
Magnolia
Maple
Buck-eye
End of Clyde Barrow era hailed by Ishpeming paper
The Ishpeming Iron Ore lauds southern officers who halted Clyde Barrow and his partner. It notes their decisive gunfire preceded any shouting as the end of their crime spree was achieved.
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Clyde Barrow
Baseball After Big Hit Glorifies Lone Single Player
A recent big league game featured an avalanche of home runs while the lone single batter drew the crowd’s praise, highlighting how one quiet hit could stand out amid the power.
Memorial Day plans shift for Bessemer and Ironwood
Looking Backward from the Herald files dated May 29 1909 notes no general Memorial Day observance in Bessemer with events in Ironwood where Prof L L Wright will speak. It also records Bessemer loss to Rhinelander 9 8 and Sunday defeat 6 1, Oscar Erickson released, and notices of train service changes plus local arrivals and movements, including Fay Moon joining to pitch.
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Bessemer
Ironwood
Prof
L. L. Wright
Rhinelander
Oscar Erickson
Fond du Lac
Kohl
Northwestern
Wakefield
Hurley
Alex Burt
Black River
George Milroy
Fesaba
Milroy
Fay Moon
Fonda du Lac
Will
Tronwood
Cora Meagher
Marcella Rutiman
Owen
Paynesville
Corrigan McKinney and Co
Federal
Tronton
Puritan
Cant. P. Ramaquist
Old
Colby
W. J. Brown
Jerry Holland
Palms
Dunbar Scott
Lafayette
Fair Grounds
H. O. Young
Ishpeming
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Michigan
THE
American Press Association
Ick & AX Pihra
Webster
Will Rogers
Montreal
Herald
Gust Becker
Booth Packing Co
Duluth
Chicago
P. H. Becker
Howard Morris
Charles F. Rand
Wisconsin Central Railroad
William Niness
Greenland
M. J. Lonner
Porter
Ind
Burton House
Sheriff’s Sale
H. J. Stone
Saxon
John P. Becht
Ashland
F. C. Jack's Tailor Shop
Sellar Street
James Trezona
Copper
John Mich
Paris
Detroit Times
Avdy
John A. Kallander
John J. Frick
Bell Telephone Coo
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