Restoring Confidence in State Securities Oversight
A bill by Representative Vern J. Brown to abolish the Securities Commission and a Senate companion by Senator Wilkoski proposing a new commission aim to restore investor faith. The articles argue a fresh body with stricter powers will curb unloading of worthless stocks and revive financing for enterprise and broader prosperity.
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Vern J. Brown
Securities Commission
House
Senate
Wilkoski
Anticipation of Inflation Drives Speculative Movements
The piece explains that while money is not yet inflating, speculative activity is rising after the abandonment of the gold standard on April 19. It distinguishes demand-driven price rises from those caused by fears money will lose value, noting the latter harms prudent thrift and creates opportunities for skilled speculators.
Fort Michilimackinac Fire Safeguards Ready for Summer Visitors
The Mackinac Island State Park Commission extended fire hydrants to all fort areas, bought fire hoses, installed a fire bell, organized a drill fire department, and equipped each building with extinguishers. Forts valued at 250 000 dollars face insurance savings funding the protection before the July 1 reopening. Governor Comstock and 25 state officials attend ceremonies and a July 4 celebration on Mackinac Island.
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Old Fort
Mackinac
New Mackinac Island State Park
Old Fort Michilimackinace Stockade
Mackinac City
Comstock
Mackinac Island
Old Fort Mackinac
Ickes Drops Hoover Name From Boulder Dam
The Grand Rapids Press suggests Secretary Ickes replacing Hoover on Boulder dam follows politics. It argues Boulder dam is a white elephant, its cost rising as completion nears, and warns naming it after Hoover conceals costly projects like Muscle Shoals and the Columbia basin from public scrutiny.
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Interior
Ickes
Hoover
Colorad River
Boulder Dam
Wilbur
Columbia Basin
Grand Rapids Press
Politics and Bank Examiners in Seventh District Move
A report notes the transfer of chief national bank examiner Leyburn in the Seventh reserve district by Senators Van Nuys Vandenberg La Follette and Murphy. It warns depositors not to rely on official examination as sole security for funds due to potential political interference and pressure from minority or majority factions.
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National Bank
Seventh Reserve District
Leyburn
van Nuys
Vandenberg
la Ollette
Murphy
Depositors Must Scrutinize Banks Despite Reforms
The piece argues that politics still influence banking oversight and depositors bear responsibility for investigating a bank’s condition. Relying on bank examiners is insufficient. individuals should study an institution’s resources policies and leadership to protect their money amid calls for stronger systems after a downturn.
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Chicago Tribune
Election filings reveal no candidate for truant officer
Political bosses in five wards have been summoned to resolve why no one filed for truant officer at the school election. Rob Roy is invoked as a tongue in cheek challenge to city leaders to address the odd gap in spring elections.
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Rob Roy
What No Truant Others headline sparks debate
The remarks discuss a playful newspaper headline sequence. The note mentions a movie titled What No Beer and a Hurley musician Spider Webb authoring What No Pretzels. It suggests a public reaction to a bold headline choice.
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Spider Webb
Hurley
Ode to 1933 a Nation on Foot
In 1933 hundreds stride along as dawns rise on highways. Some walk to shed weight others walk because they have no other choice. A quiet nation piles miles each morning seeking simple relief.
Reckless Young Drivers Spur North Side Patrols
Kronwoul Times reports a rise in dangerous juvenile drivers on the north side. Old cars with new plates are raced near streets and across tracks toward the business area, endangering pedestrians. Noise and rattle of neglected vehicles mask their approach, preventing several accidents that week.
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Kronwoul Times
Beer rules posted at Grand Rapids eatery
Antonia avenue restaurateur in Grand Rapids displays a telegram from the state liquor commission informing that beer must be served at tables. He says he already knew the regulation and notes the telegram cost him $1.52 to receive, hoping not to receive the entire statute by telegraph.
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Antonia Avenue
Wildcat Currency and Lincoln Story of Paper Money
Abraham Lincoln noted a frontier anecdote about loose script money. A Mississippi steamboat captain, short of wood, bartered with a shore owner who agreed to sell wood for currency. The deal was settled cord for cord, illustrating unstable money value when cash is scarce.
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Abraham Lincoln
Origin of bunk and Buncombe crowding the tongue
An early use of bunk traces to Buncombe North Carolina. A fiery Buncombe congressman’s speech prompted remark that the tirade was for Buncombe, not the House, yielding buncombe meaning claptrap rhetoric aimed at cajoling constituents.
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Bunk
Buncombe
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Congress
Acquittal in Manslaughter Case and Local News Roundup
Dr. Frank Kornetjewaski of Ironwood is acquitted in circuit court of manslaughter for a criminal operation death. Bersemer baseball loses 11 to 1 to Hurley. Lee is struck by a hat. Wakefield beats Nesceased 16 to 15 in 11 innings. Abraham Rogers and Victoria Peterson wed in Ironwood. Martin Shefka and Agnes Cercheck marry at St Sebastian’s. Rev Joslin and family guests visit Adrian Michigan residents. Industry and policy notes discuss antitrust impacts on food and textile sectors as President endorses mortgage relief measures and farm finance reforms.
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Frank Kornetjewaski
Irontwood
Bersemer
Hurley
Lee
Wakefield High School
Nesacmer High School
Abraham Rogers
Misa Victoria Peterson
Ironwood
Martin Shefka
Agnes Cercheck
St. Sebastian's Catholic Church
C. J. Swoboda
T. J. Joslin
Adrian
Mich
J. T. Wicks
Justin
M. E
August Lindatrom
Sweden
Local Engineers Move On and Practice Elsewhere
Cc W Williams resigns as civil engineer at Palms mine and relocates family to Houghton to work on government projects. Dr J T Hambley from Chicago sets up practice in Hurley. Edward Asherman of Milwaukee visits. he is a principal fee owner in Colby mine and Sunday Lake mine. Funeral held for Erick Martinson age 25 died from alcoholism. Farewell social for Rev and Mrs A N Smith at Capt W W Gray's. they depart for Atalissa Town. John Jansen oversees Austin Western road grader deployment in Tronwood township.
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Cc. W. Williams
Palms
Houghton
J. T. Hambley
Chicago
Hurley
Edward Asherman
Milwaukee
Asherman
Colby
Sunday Lake
Wakefield
Erick Martinson
A. N. Smith
W. W. Gray
Atalissa
John Jansen
Tronwood Township
Roosevelt Plan Proposes Vast Public Works With Tax Bonds
The proposal creates a large public works program funded by bonds amortized over 15 to 20 years. A sales or reemployment tax may finance interest and sinking funds. The plan envisions broad industrial cooperation, antitrust relaxation, and an industrial control board with cabinet appointees to oversee trade agreements. Railroad reform seeks federal coordination to cut costs but risks more unemployment.
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Trade Boom Evident Across Industries Lifts Outlook
A broad upturn is reported across manufacturing and commerce with gains in electric power output carloadings steel prices and construction demand. Retail sales rise faster than seasonal norms and textile demand surges as warehousing and employment improve. Stock markets rise on currency inflation hopes and tariff truce boosts export prospects ahead of the world conference.
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Catton
Estate of John Emil Ryaci probate claim notice
State of Michigan probate court session in Bes semer on May th 1933 before Judge M Nolan. It appears the time for presenting claims against the estate should be omitted and the court orders notice to creditors accordingly.
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Bessemer
M. &. Nolan
John Emil Ryoaci
Notice to creditors in probate matter September hearing
An order directs all creditors of the deceased to present claims to the Probate Office by September 21 1933 at ten o clock in the forenoon for examination and adjustment. Public notice to be published three successive weeks in the Bessemer Herald newspaper of record.
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Ialms
Itm
Bessemer Heruda
Sach
Bessemer Herald
Probate hearing set for estate of August Kondziella
In Gogebic County Probate Court Bessemere May 26 1933 Judge Nolan Receiver Manning petitions for administration to George L Mezanee or other suitable person Hearing scheduled for June 28 1933 at 10 am Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald with probate register WLP Fauer.
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August Kondziella
Fenton J. Manning
Peoples State Bank
George L. Mezanee
Farm Relief Act Becomes Law with Mortgage Financing Funds
The so called farm relief act is now law. A two billion dollar program is created to finance farm mortgages. The Secretary of Agriculture gains authority to influence prices and control production as part of the act.
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Secretary of Agriculure
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Maurice KR. Burt
Herald Publishing Company
Beseemer
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Said County
M. KK. Nolan
Tegister
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