Wellman Reaches Spitzbergen After Ice Obstacle
Walter Wellman, leader of the Wellman Chicago Record-Herald Arctic expedition, reached Spitzbergen on June 8 after difficulties with pack ice. The remaining party members were found well, and no damage occurred despite boisterous winter weather. Progress continues with work as Siberian dogs arrive from Tromso.
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Walter Wellman
Wellman
Chicago Record-Herald
Spitzbergen
Spitabergen
Tromso
Duluth Masters to Test Storm Oil in Nor'easter
Wrecking masters plan an experiment with storm oil to calm waves at the harbor entrance during the next nor'easter. They believe oil on the water would reduce wave madness and guide ships safely past hazards. A captain reports using oil in storms with splendid results. Storm oil is a heavier product than kerosene.
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Duluth
Annex US to Wisconsin urges Upper Peninsula statehood
Marinette Wisconsin representative Michael Harris, from Manitowoc county, returned from Lansing and urged that Upper Michigan become part of Wisconsin. He argued inclusion would gain more legislative recognition for Upper Peninsula residents and warned against corporate control if Upper Michigan became a separate state. He noted worries about boundary lines.
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Marinette
Wis
Michael Harris
Harris
Manitowoc County
Lansing
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Ishpeming Awards Cement Walks Bid to Kilbride Co
Ishpeming cement walk board opened bids from six firms out of fifty applications for the project to build walks gutters and curbing. Wm Kilbride Co of Ishpeming submitted the lowest bid at 3525.63 dollars and was awarded the contract over others from Fond du Lac Madison Houghton Minneapolis and Hubbard.
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Cement Walk Board
John McCago
Fond du Lac
Wis
Geo. Nelson
Madison
J.J. Beyers & Co
Houghton
Wm. Kilbride & Co
Ishpeming
P. T. Beeman
Hubble
Nelson Bros
Minneapolis
Wm. Kilbride Co
Weekly Excursions to Detroit and Return Now Offered
Weekly trips depart from Saxon each Friday via the South Shore to Detroit at $17. The same rate extends to Alpena Oscoda Harbor Beach and Port Huron. To Buffalo the fare is $3.50 higher. Reservations for sleeping car and steamer space are through Ticket Agents. Limit September 15 1907.
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Saxon
Alpena
Oscoda
Harbor Beach
Port Huron
Buffalo
Steel plant project eyed for Spirit Lake near Duluth
Reports say United States Steel plans a 10 million dollar steel plant at Spirit Lake Duluth with 1200 to 1400 acres under option. Ly man tract of 853 acres is included, stretching toward New Duluth along the water front for about two miles. Officials claim the venture will boost Duluth to a top northwest city in population and wealth.
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Duluth
United States Steel Corporation
Spirit Lake
Steel Corporation
Lyman
New Duluth
Columbus Consolidated declares another 20 cent dividend
Salt Lake The Columbus Consolidated company board met Wednesday and announced the regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents a share. Payment likely July 15 to stock of record July 8. The firm will market over $100,000 worth of ores this month.
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Salt Lake
Columbus Consolidated Company
Wedded at Champion Novelty Wedding in Crystal Falls
Ida Rasmussen wed Charles Carter of Crystal Falls at the bride’s parent home in Champion on a Wednesday. The bride wore cream silk with lace and was attended by Hannah Rasmussen and Edith Carter of Quinnesec. Groom Nels Peterson of Negaunee and H P Rasmussen of Hoenn attended. They plan a honeymoon in the east and will reside in Crystal Falls where the groom works for Corrigan McKinney.
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Chaumpion
Joneth
Ida Rasmussen
Charles Carter
Crystal Falls
Hannah Rasmussen
Edith Carter
Quinnesee
Nels Peterson
Negaunee
H.P. Rasmussen
Hoenn
Corrigan McKinney
Drowned Boy Carl Simmoih in Black River
A nine year old named Carl Simmoih drowned while swimming in the Black river at Ramsay on a Wednesday morning. He was not a strong swimmer and wandered into water beyond his depth before the drowning occurred. The body was recovered soon after.
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Carl Simmoih
Black River
Appointed Paying Teller at First National Bank of Bessemer
At a board meeting in Bessemer, 8. G. Williams, long time bookkeeper, was appointed paying teller with authority to sign drafts and conduct standard banking duties. He is a well known local figure with many friends congratulating him on the promotion.
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First National Bank of Bessemer
G. Williams
Sam
Bessemer
Bessemer School Census Totals by Ward
Census figures show 5 to 20 year olds in Bessemer public schools across wards: 1st 246, 2nd 226, 3rd 345, 4th 119, 5th 313. A separate Newcastle Chronicle note recalls an engine driver killed near Liverpool nicknamed the gentleman driver for his neat attire. Also a brief statistic reports women’s sudden deaths are rare, with a ratio of one to eight of men.
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City of
Bessemer
Liverpool
Newcastle Chronicle
Thaw Case Recalled On Roof Garden Tragedy
One year after Harry K. Thaw killed Stanford White on Madison Square Roof Garden, Thaw shows no special reaction to the anniversary. He remains in Tombs prison, receiving daily calls from his wife and devoting time to reading and building a defense for a likely second trial in October.
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Madison Square Roof Garden
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Tombs
Thaw
Reading
A Fierce Storm Drenches the Region
A fierce storm roared across the area after a scorching day. A wall of dark clouds sparked thunder and lightning as a fast moving wind cloud resembling a cyclone crossed the sky. Two hours of heavy rain drenched streets, trees fell, and Wakefield reported a lightning strike at the Steshuk home tearing down a chimney injuring Stella. Marquette saw three hours of downpour washing out streets and gardens, suspending Duluth South Shore & Atlantic railroad traffic due to washouts.
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Ciy
Wakefield
Steshuk
Stella
Marquette
Duluth, South Shore
Athaetic
Dougherty Stock Co Engages at Bessemer Opera House
At the Bessemer Opera House the Dougherty Stock Company begins a week long engagement Monday July 1 with 10 20 and 30 cent prices. Between acts moving pictures and specialties galore. Opening play Lill A Gambler's Wife. Best plays big company lowest prices. Ladies free with one paid 30 cent ticket for a week of high class comedy and drama.
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Dougherty Stock Company
Bessemer Opera House
Fourth of July Rates for North Western Line Excursions
Low rate excursion tickets on sale to various points via the North Western Line. For particulars apply to any agent.
Think It Over. Did you ever hear of a poet he kept a cash register
A compact question card ponders a poet who kept a cash register, hinting at an odd literary anecdote or riddle about a writer and their unusual habit. The line invites reflection on the clash between artistry and ordinary commerce.
Fourth of July Celebrations Planned by Essemer and Yates
Essemer organizers raise about 500 dollars for a day of sunrise salutes concerts parades and races with over 500 in prizes. Prof John Robinson will speak Frank Berne reads the Declaration Rev Ericson introduces speakers Dr Fotrnier and Dr Loope marshal teams from the Hibernians of Minneapolis and local clubs. Fireworks dancing and a parade highlight a full day.
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Essemer
John Robinson
Frank Berne
Ericson
Fotrnier
Loope
Hibernians
Minneapolis
Sth
Tech
Few Strike It Rich in Nevada Says Marquette Man
S H Gibson of Marquette, after months in Ely, Nevada, paints a bleak view of life there. He says Nevada mostly profits from selling claims and shares to easterners, with most attention on prize fights and few real fortunes. He notes mining exists but utility favors the car and stage line between Ely and Goldfield, 130 miles apart.
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S. H. Gibson
Marquette
Ely
Nevada
Mr. Gibson
Upper Peninsula
Minnesota
Ioldfields
In treating all burns exclude outside air early
A fragment notes that in burn treatment it is important to exclude outside air promptly. The text is incomplete and does not provide additional names or concrete actions.
New Six-Team Baseball League Formed Under Commisky
A six team league anchored by Geo A Commisky of Chicago announces salaries up to 800 with 20 percent raise and 5 percent expense reserve. Teams include Mari nette Menominea Kaukauna Appleton New London Neenab Menasha. Commisky will own and play Menominee. Three weekly games per town. Glidden and Bessemer to appear at Bessemer grounds. Dougherty joins and has ties to Lancaster Pa and Chicago White Sox.
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Marinette
Menominea
Kaukauna
Appleton
New London
Neenab- Menasha
Geo. A. Commisky
Chicago
Commisky
Menominee
Hibernians
Osh
Finn
Hodgins
Mills
Flalberry
Bessemer’s
Nemecheck
Pascoe
Dougherty
Lancaster
Chicago White Sox
Toy pistol ban protects youths under thirteen
A new law prohibits selling or furnishing any toy pistol or cartridge to children under thirteen. Violations are misdemeanors with fines from ten to fifty dollars and possible jail time up to ninety days. The act also bars possession or use of such items by anyone under thirteen.
Big Catch of Trout At East Fork By Mrs Tarter
Mrs J W Tarter caught 90 brook trout on the East Fork in one day. It is the largest catch this season and may stand as a record unlikely to be surpassed by any woman angler in northern Wisconsin. Mrs Tarter has previously logged large hauls and once landed more than 100 speckled beauties in a single day.
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J. W. Tarter
East Fork
Wisconsin
Tarter
Fourteen Inches Snow In Butte Slush By Night
Butte reports fourteen inches of snowfall last Sunday with streets turning to slush by night. Government rain gauge notes a net precip of one and a quarter inches. In Kenosha a premature Fourth of July celebration left Leo Ericksen nine years old shot in the hand by a toy pistol with risk of lockjaw. Ann Arbor notes Michigan to host one of the world’s most powerful telescopes at 3000x magnification. Washington arrest: Carrie Nation detained after disorderly conduct in a saloon Tuesday night.
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Butte
Mont
Kenosha
Wis
Leo Ericksen
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Washington
D. C
Carrie Nation
Bessemer Stars Travel to Saron West for Sunday Game
Bessemer Stars head to Saron West Sunday to face the local team. Hurley defeated Ashland last Sunday by 18 to 6. Output of Transvaal Gold notes the Transvaal gold average at half an ounce to the ton.
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Glidden
Monte
Bessemer
Norrie
Ironwood
Bessemer Stars
Saron West
Hurley
Ashland
Transvaal
Ammeaswr
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Columbus Consolidated
Ramsay
Bessemer School
The
James Dovunrrry
Bessemer and Wakefield
Yates
Thos
Desonia
John Micheals
Andrew Olson
Johnn Boning
A. Cavander
Sanvidge
J. W. Bedell
John Michaels
Wm. Utley
Peter Carr
O'Brien
Marshall
Bonina
Desouin
Norrie Band
Isconsin & Michigan League
Colbrs
D. MacFarlane
Der
Iron River
A. Ae
George Sheff
LaCourt Creille
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