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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
2
The Ironwood Times notes a four corner stop sign setup at the East Ayer and Lake streets intersection creates confusion over right of way. It urges traffic lights as the real solution but suggests giving priority to one street could reduce danger until lights are installed.
The article commends eight Gogebic range and Wisconsin teams in the Northern base ball rescue for high caliber play this season. It cites recent scores like Bessemer 0 Montreal 2, Mellen 5 Tronwood 0, Winegar 4 Saxon 2, and Harley 6 Marconisco 2, contrasting with weaker showings in other leagues and urging continued strong interest and sportsmanship.
Governor Green reiterates he will not seek governor again, resisting a draft movement backed by news publishers and misrepresented endorsements. Observers note his pledge since 1926 and warn a formal nomination clash could boost a stronger rival like Naia Brucker, while opponents fail to rally a viable challenger to him.
The Governor will have no active campaign role but the Charlotte Republican says Osborn is the administration candidate for senator. Edoward C. Lawrence, Green’s secretary, may be the behind the scenes executive steering the state committee from Lansing this week with Green's approval. He is expected to align with Osborn and Brucker, though his influence may be limited in the Brucker effort.
Detroit Free Press argues that Illinois parolees sent to Michigan undermine both states. Governor Green notes 67 Illinois paroled prisoners in Michigan, eight to Chicago for work, and the rest due to family ties. The piece credits Michigan for handling its own criminals and laments cross state transfers as pointless.
Pick and Axe notes June 21 as the unofficial start of summer but cites debates among locals in the Sixth Ward about a famous gentleman from Pesscher who may shave his head in a yearly performance. The mystery fuels talk of barber trips, fashion, and regional wonder as an investigation committee weighs signals while an Italian patriot vows Carnera would KO in the first inning.
Looking Backward 25 Years Ago reports the June 1905 marriage of Earl G. Marley of Rhinelander and Fannie G. Wanzer of Hurley at the Sherman home officiated by Rev. A S Corbett. They plan to reside in Rhinelander where Marley is cashier for the C N W Ry. The piece notes church renovations, including a raised Catholic church and a basement for parlors, and mentions S G Campbell and Hazel traveling to Portland for the Lewis and Clark exposition, George Humble joining Gogebic Electric as lineman, and completion of a new iron fence foundation around the high school grounds.
On Wednesday evening 35 years ago, Bessemer firemen raced seven miles to Ironwood with times of 4 minutes 25 seconds by John A. Rupp 4 minutes, Mike Ryan 45, W. J. Gray 51 percent, John Holland 52 percent, a strong effort given road conditions. Sheriff Martin Kratlander attended Ontonagon court this week. C. A. Peterson wired electric lights to his fruit store, boosting local business. Wheelmen seek a cool evening run to Inonwo and back as Bessemer’s wheel club records a fine showing. Ironwood post office reduced from second to third rate, losing free delivery.
In Bessemer Michigan on June 10 18xx Judge Harry K Bay presided in the matter of the estate of Joseph Chart deceased Delia Chart Holland fled in jail court petitioned to appoint administrator. The court ordered July 10 18xx at ten oclock forenoon for hearing and directed public notice by publication in the Bessemer Herald weekly for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. R C Solberg Register of Probate.
The Bes semer Probate Court on June 17 1920 ordered creditors of Cornelius Hansen deceased to present claims by October 25 at ten in the forenoon. Publication of this notice will run three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Also included is a school board election report from June 9 1980 with two trustees to serve three years, Jane Q Massie and Merle A Hagerman elected.
The School Board met at the High School Raiding ats P. AL on June 16 1030 with Dr CE Stevens M A Hagerman AW Katlander Jane Q Massie J EB Nemacheck G W Koronski present and no absentees. Bids on water table Olcott School include Archie Chisholm 465.20 Dieckett. Bases viewed per square foot prices for concrete sidewalk construction and excavation. motion to award to Beni Mascotti at per sq ft for concrete sidewalk and excavation passed unanimously. Canvas of Election held June 9th announced and proceeded to canvass votes from the annual school election.
Headlines note Connie V. avoids jokes as Wakefield prepares a Sunday Lake water carnival on July 4. Event aims to entertain after a quiet week with a incident where two kids fell into the water.
A fragmentary tale follows a tired man asking for money for tools while recounting a world record for a long race and a traveler who, upon learning auto storage was free at a hotel, chooses an uneventful nap on the ear.
Forsook written garble shows locals fear rising gang and trucker pressure as Hinges residents worry about trouble. Upper Venincula noted for its quiet, now under strain as criminal elements move in threatening stability.
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