The McKinney Steel Company in Bessemer How It Grows
An Iron Trade Review inspired historical sketch notes McKinney Steel Company expanding from 250000 capitalization to 65000000 in assets. It details holdings in iron and coal mines and Mexico, the Corrigan family, and Price McKinney, the shift to a holding company with 7250000 in preferred stock, and possible merger talks shaping its future impact on Bessemer.
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McKinney Steel Company
Iron Trade Review
Bessemer
Mexico
Corrigans
Price McKinney
Corrigan
Bessemer Rejects Commission Form of Government
In a special election on Monday about 550 votes were cast with the commission form of government losing by roughly 90. Voters had earlier supported revising city government in 1924, and Wakefield and Tromwood are named as range cities that already adopted the commission system. The article notes a preference for representation and suggests voters favored ten aldermen over five commissioners, while criticizing the lack of an educative campaign.
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Bessemer
Wakefield
Tromwood
Pomentake
PISTOLS IN THE NEWS AND THE PUBLIC MIND
The article surveys how pistols appear in culture and crime stories. It notes Michigan’s tougher concealed weapons laws and contrasts frequent gun use in fiction with sparse reporting of lawful use by citizens and police.
Best Way foray meeting heads for crisis action
A terse note suggests the board of directors should push for decisive action at an upcoming foray meeting. The language implies a prioritization of strategic steps to resolve the predicament. The snippet highlights leadership focus and urgency without specific dates or names.
Iron Mountain Chamber Aims to Endure as Community Fixture
The Iron Mountain Chamber faces a financial dimmer and hopes to become a permanent community fixture. Its two year old formation followed persistent civic demand for a focal point. While not yet fully self sustaining, the chamber’s mission remains active, with precedent showing many cities either falter or stabilize and entrench the organization.
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Esta Las
Iron Mountain
Chamber
Iron Mountain News
Bessemer Boosters Club Lake Gogebic Reunion
The Bessemer Boosters Club held its annual reunion at Lake Gogebic last Sunday drawing a large crowd of businessmen and wives. Arno L. presided, jokes and musical numbers followed with Moe A. staging the lake dip stunt and Charley The Dude giving a humorous address on labor. The program closed with a rousing chorus and audience participation.
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Lake Gogebic
Bessemer Boosters Club
Lake Gogebie
Bessemer
Ironwood
Wakefield
Hurley
Pence
Arno L
Ole H
Black River Falls
Arno
Adeline
First Ward
noOest
Guy C
Guy
Moe A
Challis B
Herb H
Charley the Dude
Old Timer notes change after automobile era in Gogebic Range
An old timer remarks that since the automobile invaded the Gogebic Range, the lovers lane on the D. S. S. and A. tracks has become the most deserted spot known.
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Gogebic Range
D. S. S. & A. Tracks
IF YOU ARE WELL BRED Do not mow at dawn to disturb neighbors
Advice urges quiet hours for homeowners not to mow at five in the morning. It suggests waiting until midnight when fewer people are awake to avoid causing disturbances. The note promotes considerate behavior and respect for community peace.
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Nome
Unsolved mystery at Hurley bail games draws many Iessemer fans
Fans from Iessemer pack Hurley events amid questions why local support shifts from a team of 13 own to the bail games, reflecting local sports scene dynamics and fan loyalties.
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Seo
Anborn Coupl e wed at Bessemer Friday
A fragmented stage headline reports Anborn Coule and a wedding at Bessemer on Friday. The surrounding text is garbled with ad copy notes and crude humor about a public event and a hack saw joke, making details unclear.
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Anborn Coulpe
Bessemer
Majestic Theatre
Two- Niguel
Why They Pick on L S D P Co Look out When the Meter Reader Comes
Electric light meters tell tales of scandal about late hours kept by their owners prompting a sharp look from L S D P Co. The item notes meter readings reveal unusual consumption patterns and potential tampering leading to scrutiny by the utility.
Early to bed early to rise rhyme about a wayward partner
A short verse warns that strict schedules and diligence may coexist with a partner who goes out with other men. The piece uses a rhythmic phrase to imply suspicion of infidelity. It reflects traditional morals and social expectations of romantic fidelity.
Congressman James Visits Amid Mixed Weekend Events
The column notes Congressman James visiting the area while locals miss the Marquette event and Greh Nuss fight. It mentions free passes, high school girls copying Drift, Max swearing off, Charley Pylas leaving, and concerns about nightly mischief as evenings grow rough.
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James
Marquette
Ales
Max
Charley Pylas
Toon
Turkish graduate weighs options after high school
A Turk graduate faces a choice next week between continuing education at college or joining the Bessemer city football team. The decision shapes his immediate plans and reflects broader career prospects for local athletes.
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Turk
Doe
Bessemer City
Loss of Chevrolet coupe linked to trio in Duluth
Looking Backward one year ago, June 6 1924 reports H P Cauldwell from this city losing a Chevrolet coupe while in Duluth on business. The car was found later in the possession of three youths who were held by police. Also noted are the silver wedding anniversary celebrants Mr and Mrs Peter Nespodzany, Goldsworthy Martens wed to Clarence J Rombach in Chicago, a high school French supper on the bluff, a marshmallow roast, a Spanish American War veterans picnic at Little Girl's Point.
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Duluth
H. P. Cauldwell
Peter Nespodzany
William C. Martens
Goldsworthy
Clarence J. Rombach
Chicago
Ill
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Bernice Burgett
Frank Davis
William Ryan
Little Girl's Point
1905 Colby mine accident claims John Nelson life
In Colby mine early Tuesday, John Nelson aged 34 was struck by falling ore and died the same day. Fritz Garibaldi sustained severe back contusions. The Upper Peninsula high school track meet results show Calumet 41 Ishpeming 324 with other towns scoring. A May 27 wedding joined Harry Olds and Margaret Buzzo. Dr. D Bennett plans a Detroit visit. A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Devoy, formerly Edna Moore.
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John Nelson
Colby
Fritz Garibaldi
Upper Peninsula
Ishpeming
Calumet
Bessemer
Norway
Escanaba
Hancock
Ironwood
F. L. Osborne
Harry Olds
Margaret Buzzo
D. Bennett
Detroit
Blenheim
Ontario
James Devoy
Devoy
Edna Moore
2500 U P Klan Members Meet in Iron River
About 2500 members of the U P Ku Klux Klan gathered at Iron River for a KenKlave on Chicago lake. Delegates arrived from across the upper peninsula for a gala day of baseball, horseshoes, two addresses by a National speaker, a dance, and an initiation of 259 new members. The event concluded with a 36 foot cross burning and plans for future Upper Peninsula meetings.
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U. P. Ku Klux Klan
Upper Peninsula
Chicagoan Lake
Iron River
Fred Ross
Notice to creditors in estate of Joseph Sakkanen
Michigan probate court at Bessemers probate office sets November 24 1925 as last date for filing claims against the estate of Joseph Sakkanen. Court orders examination and adjustment of all claims and requires three weeks of public notice in the Bessemer Herald.
Probate notice for Mary Hauta deceased
Mary Hauta deceased. probate office requires filing on or before September 29, 1925 at ten o clock. Judge of Probate and Register of Probate issue the public notice dated May 1925.
Deceased Matti Walli in said county probate notice
In said county a probate notice concerns Matti Walli and Bay Anne H as Register of Probate. Dated 29 6 19.
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Anne H. Bay
Register of Probate
Anne H., Bay
Foreclosure Notice on 1920 Vokovich Mortgage in Gogebic County
Default on mortgage by Lou is Vokovich and Helen Vokovich of Verona Michigan to John Tankka. Mortgage dated May 5 1920 recorded July 6 1920 in Gogebic County. Amount due 1113 dollars plus attorney fee 225 dollars. No suit filed. Mortgagee will sell at public auction at the Court House front door in Bessemer on August 3 1925 at 10 AM to satisfy the debt.
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Louis Vokovich
Helen Vokovich
Verona
Michigan
John Tankka
Register of Seeds
Gogebic County
Bessemer
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice for Marenisco Property
The notice outlines the amount due on a mortgage and legal costs due at sale. It describes the property as the SE quarter of the SE quarter of Section 15, Township 46N, Range 44W, Marenisco Township, Gogebic County, Michigan. Dated May 8, 1925, John Tankka is the Mortgagee. William S. Baird is the attorney.
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Isfy
Marenisco
Gogebic County
Michigan
John Tankka
Hearing Set On An drew Nyman Estate Administration
In Semer County Judge of Probate Hon Harry K Bay presiding the matter of the estate of Andrew Nyman deceased Ina Nyman filed petition for administration to her or another suitable person The hearing is set for June 16 1925 at ten o clock in the probate office Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald Register Anne H Bay
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Bessemer
Joseph Sakkanen
Bessemer Herald
Harry K. Bay
Mary Hauta
Matti
Walli
Andrew Nyman
Ina Nyman
Petition for probate of will for John Hintz deceased
In Bessemer, on June 19, 1925, Judge Harry K. Bay presided over the probate session. John N. Hintz petitioned to admit an instrument as the last will and testament and to grant administration to Louis Zawicki or another suitable person. A hearing was set for ten in the morning at the Probate Office. Publication required for three successive weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
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Bessemer
Said
Harry K. Bay
John Hintz
John N. Hintz
Louis Zawicki
Bessemer Herald
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Gogebic
Candy News
Minn
Bootenland
Begsemer Pharmacy
4Ohkin J. Prick
Gogebbic
the Herald
William S. Baird
Golden Link
Farmers Milling & Elevator Company
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Bessemer Taxi Co
Vukovich Bros
Ontonagon
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