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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
21
Gogebic county mourns the death of John Holland known as Honest John a longtime public servant and pioneer of Bessemer He served three terms as mayor and nearly two decades in the Michigan House of Representatives his steadfast convictions earned respect from colleagues and constituents alike.
Governor Wilber Brucker, five months in office, tours the Upper Peninsula to shore up political support. Senator Herbert J. Rushton attacks the governor, accusing him of influencing legislation and calling some lawmakers to his side. The clash signals ongoing tensions as Berks seeks to consolidate power and counter dissent during a tense legislative period.
Mr. Smith uncovers a pattern from old newspapers showing multiple historical depressions from 1837 to 121 months durations, each preceded by a boom. The article notes the current downturn has lasted nearly twenty months and implies longer depressions yield stronger recoveries, with no final prediction.
The fragment hints at an impending boom and rising anticipation marked by exclamatory language. It presents no concrete names, places, dates, or events, offering only a general sense of expectation and momentum toward a forthcoming surge.
A Michigan State Digest note argues that a new law allowing married women to maintain residences separate from husbands should not let Mrs Bina West Miller keep her Michigan national Republican committee seat while living in Chicago. The piece calls for her resignation or election in Illinois, citing her shift of allegiance. It warns the party that her Illinois residence may clash with Michigan interests.
A digest of regional and national notes on roads. West Virginia enacts a May 31 traffic law prohibiting slow driving that blocks traffic with a top limit of 45 mph when safe. Oil firms curtail roadside posters. The American Road Builders Association cites highway and vehicle value near 30 billion dollars yearly. About 800 million in gas and registration taxes plus 200 million in general highway costs. Overall, good roads benefit all, even non drivers.
The Gogebic county visit by Governor Brucker drew large crowds as residents, excited by the event labeled a governors’ appearance, shook hands with Wilber. Locals report a positive impression of the governor’s stop and anticipate telling their descendants about the encounter.
After the school election, readers debate ongoing ballot chatter and the need to inform creditors if payments cannot be made on the promised day. The item frames civic discourse alongside prudent financial obligation.
The week unfolds with persistent rainfall spanning days and heavy showers. Officials warn drought concerns linger despite recent wet spells as rivers rise and fields stay soggy. Local residents adapt plans around continued precipitation and potential flooding risks.
Old Bes semer high notes graduation this week with seniors, while next year enrollment nears 300 up from this year by about two hundred. District officials flag need for new facilities to handle growth as plans consider additions to existing buildings.
Slim A. entertains Teresa S with playful fortunes and city wanderings. He predicts a business upturn by 1935 after meeting anxious financial experts. Upper Peninsula towns pushing to adopt Eastern Standard Time fear winter changes ahead.
A playful CJ Extra column recounts Sam losing an argument last week after about fifteen fellows and nearly everyone in the crowd convinced him he was wrong. It hints he may seek a new trial or recount, keeping the newsroom tongue in cheek.
The Bessemer high school track team easily won first place at the Upper Peninsula meet in Ishpeming last Saturday with 4% firsts seven firsts and four thirds. Kallasder set a hammer throw record of 22% feet, also winning the shot put. Zeh and Ryree claimed other events, Massie ran a 22 yard dash, and Frank C. Tavis noted. A separate item reports Warren’s injury from an electrical accident at George Electric Works. Marble Works donor supports Presbyterian church. Joe Rice bought former church property on Lous Case streets and plans a change.
The Lasbeed ab mayor at the Tienmite for 1 years has moved his family to Beers ly, Mica, and will begin farming there. Bessemer pow has 4 full Merced gun tah The club Red Its first Meer on Welcesdar afternoom and.
Loope 14 Hagzerson 12 Traie Fienesen 5 SheMior 11 Teves Clorene M Boss of Bessemer Go wehic county mine inepeetur has received the appointment as sewers meRmaser and will have headquarters at ninth Miss Celestia Harkins completed her school year at Tishenk Lake and is spending vacation with her people in the city.
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