Activity in Iron Mines Signals Busy Season Ahead
Iron and steel industries anticipate a vigorous season with higher ore shipments. New contracts for pig iron steel products and iron pipe have boosted demand, while rail and shipyard orders rise. May output tops previous months and Lake Superior mines project 25 to 30 million tons this year.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Harriman
Seaboard
New Haven
New York City
Eastern
Lake Superior
Tragic Mine Cage Tragedy Near Ironwood
Three men Joseph Arenambeau William Strike and Walter Costin were lowered 100 feet into a water filled shaft at Pence near Ironwood by an unqualified temporary brake operator. The cage descended 500 feet into the mine with two feet of water. Bodies of two victims were recovered the next day as authorities investigate responsibility.
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Hennepin
Pence
Ironwood
Joseph Arenambeau
William Strike
Walter Costin
Costin
Strike
Archambeau
Shaft
Ore Shipments Rise as May Totals Climb
May 1909 ore shipments reached 3,258,275 tons, up from May 1908, with year to June 1 totaling 3,309,068 tons. Analysts project about 35,000,000 tons moved this year, nearly 10,000,000 more than last year, supporting lake fleet activity after July 1 despite labor tensions. The William E. Corey set a loading record of 10,234 tons in 63 minutes, underscoring efficiency amid dockside disruptions.
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The
Marine Review
Escanaba
Marquette
Sesssecree
Ashland
Superior
Duluth
Two Harbors
Wees
William E. Corey
Pittsburg Steamship Co
Joseph G. Butler, Jr
Hutchinson
Ashtabula
Cleveland
Lake Carriers Association
Marine City
Big Independence Day Celebration in Bessemer
A large town celebration planned for July 5 features a morning address by Hon. Wm. S. Baird and a full program of events. Foot races bag races potato races shot put and a ball game plus Cornish wrestling will entertain attendees throughout the day.
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Bessemer
Wm. S. Baird
Bessemer Invites All To July Fourth Celebration
A June outpouring from Bessemer Michigan calls Mr. and Mrs. Everybody to a July 5 event highlighting patriotism and peace. The one hundred and thirty third anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will feature a sunrise cannon salute, a parade led by Colby band, speeches by Walter Roberts and Wm. S. Baird, mercantile floats, calithumpians, a ball game between the Wausaw Cubs and local club, and a grand fireworks display culminating in a dance at the Amusement Hall. Committees, decorations, and eager citizens push for a record celebration in the Gogebic range.
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Gogebic Range
Michigan
Bessemer
Court House
Colby Band
Walter Roberts
Baird
Calithumpians
Wausaw Cubs
Iver Hagen
HE. Olson
W. F. Truetteec
C. D. Fournier
W. R. Shell
W. 8. Baird
Harry Patterson
Wm. Markstrom
Wm. Martins
Will O'Brien
Joe Rice
Sam Silverman
Jake Goldman
Joe Woznak
Levi S. Rrice
H. E. Olson
W. H. Knight
Capt
Trevarthen
W. J Haggerson
Michigan State Fair as an Aid to Agricultural Interests
The Michigan State fair opens September 3 and runs through September 10, serving as an auxiliary to strengthen livestock and agricultural districts. The event spurs competition among stockmen and agriculturists, broadening impact beyond farming to home life, schools, and industry as a yearly showcase of the state’s best producers and scientific advances.
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Michigan
Ironwood Bank Fails Amid Irregularities At Ironwood
The First National Bank of Ironwood closed Saturday by federal examiner under the comptroller of currency. Cashier E T Larsen and assistant cashier George Beddow are linked to irregularities. C E Houk named cashier. directors include H F Jahn and Charles R Clark. Deposits reported about 600 000, with plan to pay depositors in full and resume business after investigation. News caused profound local sensation.
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First National Bank of Ironwood
E. T. Larsen
H. R. Lather
Comptroller of Currency
George Beddow
C. E. Houk
Ironwood
Larsen
H. F. Jahn
Charles R. Clark
Harley, Wis
J. A. Tederstrom
Larsen and Beddow
Michigan Unveils Official Post Card Design
The state librarian Mary C. Spencer designed Michigan’s new official post card. The card features a column with fruit and grain at the base, a red streamer reading Michigan 1373 across the top, and the state shield in the upper right corner. The verse praises Michigan’s lakes, mineral wealth, grain, and homes of peace and plenty, pledging loyalty to the state.
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Michigan
Scott and Howes Mill Burns at Ironwood
Fire completely destroys Scott and Howes sawmill in Ironwood early Wednesday. Estimated loss about 100000 with partial insurance. Origin of fire unknown. Lumber in yards saved. mill employs about fifty workers on day and night shifts. Reported plans to rebuild immediately.
Montgomery a Candidate for Governor by Supreme Judge
Judge Robert M. Montgomery of Michigan's state supreme court formally enters the governor race. Petitions from Detroit and Grand Rapids plus many letters show broad support years before the primary. Born near Eaton County, he rose from Grand Rapids lawyer to Kent County circuit judge before joining the high court.
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Robert M. Montgomery
State Supreme Court
Michigan
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Montgomery
High Court
Eaton County
Seventh
Michigan Cavalry
F. J. Russell
Oceana County
Supreme Bench
Kent County
Lansing
Iron Range Swelters Put Spring on Hold
Summer invaded the Iron Range on Saturday and Sunday morning the heat intensified to about 96 degrees. The cement sidewalks baked, crowds fled to streams and woods, and only the Iron wood-Bessemer game kept a few residents in town as heat settled over the district.
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Tts
Knights of Pythias convention at Calumet names winners
At the annual Knights of Pythias convention in Calumet the Charity Lodge of Calumet won first place in the degree teams contest. Only two points separated the winners from the next team.
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Knights of Pythias
Calumet
Charity Lodge of Calumet
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Marquette Peete
Harbors
EAGLE
Earth
Ironwood Bank
Mary C. Spencer
Iron Range Swelters
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