Upper Peninsula Legion reunion cited as great convention
The 1928 Upper Peninsula American Legion association reunion in Bessemer is hailed as a great success despite rainy weather. Officials praise the program, speakers, accommodations, and heavy traffic handling while noting that June weather was unfriendly and recommending July or August for future conventions.
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Upper Peninsula
American Legion
U. P. Legion Association
Bessemer
Cloverland
Legion
Iron River
Good Fellowship
Fourth entry in lieutenant governor race announced
John A. Doelle, former secretary of the Upper Peninsula Development bureau, declares for lieutenant governor. He joins Senator Pulver, Dickinson, and Woodruff as candidates, with Green backing split by regional loyalties, making the outcome uncertain and the nomination likely by plurality.
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John A. Doelle
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
Ile
Senator Pulver
Govrnor Dickinson
Fred Woodruff
Detroit
Internal Revenue
Pulver
Upper Peninsula
Green
Doelle
Straits
Wong
Dickinson
Anti-Saloon League
Woodruff
Wayne
Marquette Mining Journal
Hogarth Talks Preservation Efforts for Upper Peninsula Forests
Director George R. Hogarth of the Conservation Department returns from a 12 day trip urging strong reforestation in the Upper Peninsula. He calls for protecting existing forests, an intensive educational program, and discipline for motorists and campers to safeguard the north country’s woods.
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George R. Hogarth
Conservation Department
Upper Peninsula
Straits of Mackinaw
Hogarth
Forest Fire Caution and Prevention urged in Upper Peninsula
Director Hogarth warns tourists and residents that smouldering matches and campfires left unextinguished cause most losses. He urges tourists to crush out tobacco and ensure fires are fully drenched and covered with earth before leaving. Department crews must halt duties at fire alarms to extinguish blazes, focusing on prevention and rapid control during the dangerous months.
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Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Hogarth
Conservation Department
Westward the course of empire in politics
A concise political analysis notes that no U.S. president or vice president has hailed from west of the Mississippi and that this campaign sees one major party nominating both candidates from the West. The piece argues power shifts toward western dominions and foresees a future British premier from Canada or Australia as political influence expands westward.
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Mississippi
Canada
Australia
Pick & Axe Highlights From UP Legion Convention
The Pick and Axe recounts the Upper Peninsula American Legion convention in Pessemer last week. A parade, social events, and various anecdotes feature many named attendees, notes on outfits, misidentifications, and light political mentions.
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Pick and Axe
Upper Peninsula
American Legion
Pessemer
25th Anniversary Of Rev Swoboda Priestly Ordination
Looking Backward recalls events from July 1, 1927. Rev C J Swoboda marked the 25th anniversary of his priestly ordination at St Sebastian's. Upper Peninsula Legion reunion set for 1928 in Bessemer. Charles R Duda chosen U P Commander. A 33 year partnership of Iver Hagen and Carl L Solberg dissolved. Solberg to remain in charge. Arthur Grabowski, 40, drowned at Cisco Lake while fishing. his wife Mrs Julius Grabowski injured when car overturned on Lake Superior road.
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C. J. Swoboda
St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church
Bessemer
Upper Peninsula American Legion
Iron River
Charles R. Duda
U. P
Iver Hagen
Carl L. Solberg
Mr. Solberg
Arthur Grabowski
Cisco Lake
Watersmeet
Pretty wedding at St Sebastian's parsonage
A simple but pretty wedding occurred at St Sebastian's parsonage at five o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Della Olive Whitburn became the bride of Charles J. Womastek. Rev. C. J. Swoboda performed the ceremony and the couple will reside in Escanaba.
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St. Sebastian’s Parsonage
Della Olive Whitburn
Charles J. Womastek
C. J. Swoboda
Escanaba
William Hansen
Billy
Chillicothe
Ohio
Phyllis Cudlip
Iron Mountain
Helen Garvey
Miss Garvey
Bessemer
Marquette Bride and Lodge Meeting Amid Regional News
Fifteen years ago on June 28, 1913, Miss Helen Hogan wed William H. Roberts at St Peter's Cathedral with Rev Father Manderfield officiating. they plan to reside in Marquette. The 14th annual S F S F lodge convened in Bessemer for a three day session. Anna Lindstrom wed Peter Peterson at the Puritan home with Rev G A Ekeberg officiating. they will live at the Puritan. Ashland mine in Ironwood suspended operations, about 200 men laid off as pumps and machinery were removed. The Hayes Bros recently took over the property from Cleveland Cliffs Co. 25 years ago, June 27, 1903, Undersheriff John Rowett returned from Mt Vernon Wash to bring back E D Coe, who had swindled many with horse sales. Coe will likely be bound over to circuit court.
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Helen Hogan
Sarah Hogan
Marquette
William H. Roberts
Bessemer
St. Peter's Cathedral
Father Manderfield
S. F. S. F. Lodge
Finland
Emil Lindstrom
Hayes Bros
Cleveland-Cliffs Co
John Rowett
Mt. Vernon
Wash
E. D. Coe
Ironwood
Coe
Local doctor offers free visits by Dr Hanson in Detroit
Dr Hanson widely known in Michigan offers free professional services during this visit. He will not operate for chronic appendicitis or other listed conditions, but claims many cures in stomach liver and other ailments. Married women must be accompanied by their husbands and a fee applies only for medicines if treated. Address Detroit 311 Reid Building. Ad. 6-22-6-29.
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Hanson
Michigan
Dr. Hanson
Medical Laboratory
Reid Building
Detroit
Mich
Italian Youth Stabs 15 Year Old Near Tilden Mine
Fred Becker, son of Alder man Becker, was stabbed in the back three times by Dominick Bartini near No 9 shaft of the Tilden mine after returning from herding cows. A passing miner intervened, likely saving his life. Bartini fled and is at large. J L Zoberlein is replaced as Colby mine bookkeeper by Mr Moore of Crystal Falls. Jerry Holland to become timekeeper at Colby and Iron ton mines.
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Cuit Court
Fred Becker
Alderman Becker
Dominick Bartini
Tilden
Young Becker
Mr. Moore
Crystal Falls
J. L. Zoberlein
Colby
Jerry Holland
Quinnesec
Ironton
Notice to Contractors for Ironwood timber bridge bids
Ironwood Township Board invites sealed bids for a timber bridge over Spring Creek between sections 33 and 34 in T48N R47W. Bids due July 2 1928 at 2 PM CST at Ironwood Township Hall. Inspect plans at County Road Commission in Bessemer Michigan. include $200 certified check to Supervisor John Houtenen. board may reject any bids.
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Ironwood
Ironwood Township
Spring Creek
County Road Commission
Bessemer
Michigan
Ironwood Township Board
John Houtenen
Probate hearing set for Elizabeth Buzza will
State of Michigan probate court in Bessem er holds hearing on July 3 1928 at 10 A M for the will of Elizabeth Buzza and the estate administration to William S Baird or other suitable person. Public notice to run for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Dep Register Hilja A Saari certifies true copy. S-6-29. Herald want ads pay.
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Elizabeth Buzza
Margaret Olds
William S. Baird
Bessemer Herald
Hilja A. Saari
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