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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1929

Page

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Swindlers Nabbed and Freed After Quick Jail Settlement

Four men accused of a bold fur swindle in Gogeble and Coogebte counties were jailed in Dickinson county after highway arrest by state police. Identified as Jacob Schwartz Jr and David Schwartz of Brooklyn, Ray Fischer of Knoxville, and Alex Murany of New York City, they were later released after paying all costs. The scheme involved a Calumet merchant S. Nicholas and a foreigner ruse to sell fake furs, with the elder Schwartz and his son posing as buyers and intermediaries.

Gogeble County Pen Meta Sheri's BK. OR. Jerow Lionwood S. Nicholas Calumet Bessemer Cruse Shoviftt Gust Phaninea Tloughton Sherif Joan WW. Johnson Goveble County Rav Kh. Mae Allister Iron Mountain Dickinson County Iron Mountain News Houghton Coogebte Twin Balls Merl Peek State Police Goxebie County Calumoet Saco Jacob Schwartz David Brooklyn N.Y Ray Fischer Knoxville, Tenn Alex Murany New York City Los Angeles Calif Ohio Sheri Rudolph Freeman Sherif Ed Corey Nicholas Mutany David Schwartz Mitrany Schwartz Doughton Mitrany Oat Alaska Schwert Mittany Nichols Schwart Fisher Sherif Md Corey Eald Hieyoud Berseam Abdtony Heydom Altturney Hay B. MacAliteter Houghton and Hessemer Tie Cliente

Bessemer Teachers Leave as School Ends

Commencement at Woisherston gym marked close of term in Bessemer with a large attendance. The class of 190 names included 58 boys and 40 girls. some graduates did not return. Meanwhile a crime tale unfolds as four men tied to fur scam are jailed after police intercept a sedan with Illinois and Ohio plates. nearly $2,296 was recovered from their shoes.

Bessemer Board of Review Woeshireton School Bessemer High School Pr. C. B. Stevens Board of Education Nicholas Ile Calumet Marquette QO. B. Demuray Iron Mountain Peck

Local men on mine safety program next week

A large safety conference organized by the Lot Superior mining section of the SATIOMSE Safety Cowmed will be held on June 2. Safety engineers executives and representatives from major mining firms will attend, with talks by H. H. Lamme and L. L. Wilces among others. The program includes papers on hazards in iron mines safety education in schools and electrical hazards, plus a banquet and awards presentations by Holmes Safety Association.

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Local Valuation Figures See City Clerk Report

The document compares Wes total valuation to last year noting a decrease of 245 620.88. City Clerk Joseph N. Gotta reports the city's valuation as Real Estate. The text includes stray OCR fragments but confirms a reduced overall valuation and references specific individuals and terms.

Wes Joseph N. Gotta

July 1 Deadline For Soft Drink Permits

Only five dealers had submitted applications to traffic in non intoxicating beverages up to June 1, the deadline for all applications. The city council at Monday's meeting ordered soft drink dealers to have their applications in by July 1. Those who do not will have their places of business closed by the city marshal.

Marshal

Odd Fellows Picnic By Two Counties Names

Odd Fellows of two counties hold their first annual picnic on June 25 at Band Peach Resort Lake Aobic between Merriweather and Bergland. Rebekah lodges invite the public for speeches and land and water sports with prizes. Local volunteers offer buckets and free coffee. note a call to governmental service collectors.

Jem Id Pellow Rebekah Aobic Ontomagen

Lake Gogebic Claims Second Drowning Victim

The Lake Gogebic area reports its second drowning tragedy after Matt lo, 68, collapsed while wading in the lake. The man, connected to Witte HH Terpene lumber, was pronounced dead at the scene and later taken to the morgue for a funeral held Wednesday.

Lake Gogebic Matt Lo Batere Bale

Last Filing Date Near for City School Election in Bessemer

Saturday June 22 marks the final filing date for the Bessemer city school election with three candidates named: Gorge Borowski John Kallander and Arthur Lintelmann. The two latter serve on the board of education. Township races closed earlier with four candidates listed including George Frankevis and ten others seeking re election.

Aline Bessemer Gorge Borowski John Kallander Arthur Lintelmann Board of Education Feline George Frankevis Prockbank Te Malcelm L. Dezendorf Br. BR Andersen

Water Carnival Set for Aug Two Day Event in Goebgie

A two day water carnival and motor boat regatta planned for August 16 in Goebbie will feature a Venetian midnight celebration, crowning of a carnival queen, log rolling and weed chopping contests, swimming and diving events, camel races, and a pageant on the Upper Peninsula’s development. The gala occurs near the White House hotel with North Western Railway offering special rates, and regional advertising to promote tourism across Michigan, northern Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Ithe Goeehbie State Park America Formeo Ning Upper Peninsula Lake Gogebic White House North Western Railway Upper Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota United Team Gegebie County

Gunderson Delivers Final Ashland Appearance on Sunday

Jack Gunderson a Bessemer teacher pitched Ashland to a slugging win over the Vosiien Wis nine last Sunday in a tight battle. It was his last game with Ashland as he departs this week for Cadillac Midh where he will pitch for his former team this summer.

Jack Gunderson Bessemer Ashland Vosiien. Wis Gunderson Cadillac Midh

City waits long to use insurance for work injury

A city employee was struck on the hand with a sledge hammer by a fellow worker, delaying insurance use. The incident marks the first opportunity in several months for the city to address workers' compensation and related procedures.

Leo Re

Report Finds New Minnesota Ore Field Near Cayans

A credible report describes a newly discovered body of tram ore about eight miles northwest of Cayans Minnesota. The find has drawn substantial regional interest with many residents and local interests focusing on potential impact and future prospects.

Minnesota Cayans Minn

Court hears case in absentia for wedding trip

A court session proceeds in the absence of Carl Oleon who will be away a month on a wedding trip to the west. The case concerns fee complaints against Mueller acting as referee or official in the Gogeble county road commission matter.

Fee Mueller Ie Carl Oleon

Bessemer Aims to Host 1930 Upper Peninsula Fire Tourney

Chief Frank J. Duda and Secretary Joseph D. Gotta say Bessemer has bright chances to secure the 1930 Upper Peninsula tournament. Only city to announce a bid, with support from Houghton and Copper Country departments. Delegates to Ishpeming will vote for Bessemer, with plans to invite US firemen to the city.

Bessemer Fire Department Frank J. Duda Joseph DL Bessemer Diogebic Rargwe Ishpemine

U P Air Tour Makes History Across Upper Peninsula

The recent around Hiawatha Land air tour showed fifteen upper peninsula ports are ready for safe landings and takeoffs by large planes. Thirteen planes began at Sault Ste. Marie on June 11, five government craft heading to Selfridge Field, with sixteen stops averaging five planes each. six completed at Menominee. Frank L. Betts urged emergency landing fields at intervals to ensure safety for future flights.

Hiawatha Upper Peninsula Sault Ste. Marie Selfridge Field Menominee Frank L. Betts Upper Peninsula Airways Commission

Five Gogebic Range Students Earn U of M Degrees

Five students from the Gogebic range graduated this year from the University of Michigan. Commencement exercises were held Monday in Ann Arbor. Recipients included Ronald Mackarlane of Bessemer, Francis J. Gimeki of Purley, Agnes V. Mattson, Joseph P. Meigher of Lionswood, Harry Matthews of Wakefield, with degrees from colleges of arts and forestry and conservation.

University of Michigan Ann Arbor Rhonald 2 Mackarlane Bessemer College of the Riley Cfoppe Wots Prancis J. Gimeki Purley Agnes V. Mattson Joseph PB. Meigher Lionwood Harry Mathews Wakefield College of Forestry and Forservation

Jury Awards Ten Thousand To Child in Train Accident

A circuit court verdict awarded damages of 110251.75 to Edward Vatewuk, then two, after an accident when a train endangered his left foot. Stanislaw Vatesuk of Wakefield represented the plaintiff. Arthur He Hagall of Keatube defended.

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Hidden phrase behind a woman's voice echoes old saying

A fragmented line hints at a time honored expression linked to a woman and her voice. The garbled OCR suggests a familiar adage about deceit or disguise. No clear details, names, dates, or places are readable to confirm origin or scope.

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