Samuel Adams as Real Father of American Independence
A historical review argues Samuel Adams, more than Adams, Hancock, Henry, Jefferson, or Washington, was the true driving force behind American independence. It credits him with conceiving the idea of free and independent states, pressing it relentlessly, and guiding the move to the Declaration and its concrete realization.
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Fathers of the Republic
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Sam Adams
Abou Ben Adhem
Congress
Sco Game Warden Griggs Resigns Over Dispute
Sco Game Warden Griggs, former city sanitary officer and deputy state game warden in Chippewa County, resigned after a disagreement with higher ups at the Michigan Department of Conservation. He had been posting game laws, seeking information, and making suggestions, prompting a reply that the department was not open to suggestions. Otto Supe of the Chippewa County Sportsmen association will handle applications and recommendations to the board.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Albert E. Griggs
Chippewa County
State Department of Conservation
Lansing
Grags
Griggs
Otto Supe
Chippewa County Sportsmen Association
Do’s and Don’ts of Displaying the U S Flag Explained
A concise guide explains the symbolism of the flag and the pledge, the anthem status, legal protections against desecration, and proper conduct during hoisting, lowering, and parades. It outlines display rules for national holidays and churches, and lists actions to avoid such as dipping the flag, tagging it with ads, or draping it on vehicles.
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United States
Simula Declared Sheriff After Five-Vote Recount
Keweenaw circuit court at Eagle River rules Calumet Oscar Simula the eligible sheriff after recount shows he trails by five votes to John Betzing who has filled the office since earlier this year. Simula to take office once bond is filed and forms completed.
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Calumet
Oscar Simula
Keweenaw County
John Betzing
Keweenaw
Eagle River
Simula
Storm Damage in Ontonagon Tuesday
A severe wind and rain storm hit Ontonagon Tuesday at 5 30 PM causing extensive damage. Trees were uprooted, windows broken, and a house on Rockland road was shifted off its foundation. The Presbyterian church art window and Ostrander's Drug Store plate glass were blown in. The Hecox Scott Hardware chimney collapsed, damaging a garage roof. Wind was among the strongest in years with little lightning.
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Ontonagon
C. Mannan
Rockland Road
Presbyterian Church
Ostrander’s
Hecox Scott Hardware Company
Flag display guidelines for ceremonies and platforms
When multiple flags are shown together the U S flag must be centered or highest. On a speaker platform the flag stands above and behind the speaker and should not cover the desk or drape the front. During statue or monument unveilings the flag must not touch the ground.
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United States
Curran family eligible for state compensation under law
The family of Deputy Sheriff Frank Curran, who was killed when a Marquette prison escapee shot him, is entitled to compensation under the applicable state law.
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Frank Curran
Marquette
School Election Adjournment Noted Until 8 PM
A brief school election notice records an adjournment until 8 o clock in the evening. The fragment indicates continued voting or meeting proceedings into the late hour without specifying the date or location.
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Sion
Bessemer seeks bids for sidewalks on multiple streets
The Street and Sidewalk committee of Bessemer will receive sealed bids to construct about 10185 square feet of Portland cement concrete sidewalks including private and public crossings. Plans are on file with the City Clerk. Bids due July 2, 1923 at 8 pm. bonds and certified check required. the city reserves right to reject any or all bids or accept part.
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City of
Bessemer
Said City
Said Street and Sidewalk Committee
Charcoal Iron To Tap Timber Tract
Newberry report states Charcoal Iron company will begin work this season to build a twelve mile railway line along the Tahquamenon river valley to tap a 40,000 acre timber tract north and east of Newberry. The line will require few cuts and an easy grade. The company has exhausted timber north and south of Newberry and must open this new reserve. Rails expected to be laid by fall.
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Newberry
Charcoal Iron Company
Tahquamenon River
C. I. Co
Newberry News
Marquette Normal Summer Session Enrolls About 1000 Students
About 1,000 students are enrolled in the summer session of the Marquette Normal. The figure reflects the program's draw during the break period and highlights ongoing enrollment activity at the institution.
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The
Marquette Normal
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