02 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
1
The Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway plans to raise wages amid a wave of employee demands. A 10 hour day is likely, with overall salary increases near ten percent. Brakemen would earn about 70 dollars monthly more, passenger conductors about 150, and freight conductors around 100 per month.
Thos Bardon of Ashland, president of Shattuck-Arizona Copper, says Gogebic range ore bodies widen with depth. Newport mine holds 700 feet of ore at 2000 feet, others like Ashland Colby Norrie Montreal Atlantic Windsor Cary Superior will ship more ore this year. Major firms like Cleveland Cliffs and Oglebay Norton invest heavily, with new shafts, kilns, and expansions across Penokee and Tyler forks areas.
A girl patient asked for extra butter in a London hospital. The house surgeon felt slighted but the student explained she wanted butter so her hair would look nice for her visitor, her fiancé Herbert, who was coming to see her that day.
London reports via Daily Mail a Rome dispatch quoting Prof Mattencei of the Vesuvius Observatory. He warns the new comet discovered by Marchetti could approach Earth late in March and may briefly, but possibly violently, affect the atmosphere with a risk of ignition and global destruction if the tail collides with Earth.
A portable saw mill near Ashland stored ten sticks of dynamite in its firebox, wrapped together with two caps and fuses nearby. Engineer J Priceinger moved the contents safely and discovered a kerosene bottle. the owner Prank Weindl is tracing the purchase of the dynamite. No mining occurred this winter at Corrigan McKinney’s Commodore mine in Virginia as overburden removal operations expand to open pit work.
Skating on asphalt offers a grim joke about safety versus skating on ice. The quip notes that asphalt avoids breaking through like ice, implying a dark pun on danger and resilience.
The article notes Cole heading the organization of a firm with officers including Fresi dent Vivatian Fo Cole and others, detailing share exchanges between Greene Consolidation and Cananen groups. It also reports Jonnum of Coleraine Minnesota winning the national ski tournament on Washington's Birthday, taking first prize a gold watch worth $85, and John Mangseth of Red Wing Minnesota setting the American record of LTA feet in the standing jump.
Cleveland January 20 heavy ore chartering for 1907 tops all previous years with ships under contract to handle 15 to 18 million tons for next season. Fleet capacity tied up to move 85 to 36 million tons, firms like Pittsburg Steamship, M. A. Hanna, Pickands Mather, and Cleveland Cliffs plan about 20 million tons. Total movement seen near 40 million tons, likely exceeding 1906 by about 3.5 million tons.
East Las Vegas New Mexico February 28 Deacon Peters a leading follower of Dowies Zionites is here seeking to establish a colony of 1000 on the Las Vegas grant. The plan targets 50000 to 100000 acres with negotiations under way to acquire suitable land. Most Zionites loyal to Dowie are expected to relocate.
Jounum of Coleraine wins first prize at the national tournament in Ashland making him champion of America. Die Mangseth of Red Wing holds the American record for the longest standing jump at 114 feet, with the old country record at 146 feet. Gustav Bye of Duluth has 126 medals from Norway and the United States for skiing and other sports and previously jumped 110 feet in Norway. he is now aging but regarded as one of the country’s best athletes.
Announcement from the southwest reports Colonel W C Greene purchasing a vast landholding in Chihuahua totaling about 8 million acres after adding a 2 5 million acre acquisition for 1 25 million dollars. The deal includes 24 000 cattle 1 000 thoroughbreds and 1 000 horses and mules along the border near El Paso.
The westbound Chicago express on the Grand Trunk railroad derailed near Guelph Ontario on February 26. Three people were killed and all passengers sustained injuries ranging from serious to minor as the entire train except the engine left the rails and fell thirty feet.
Senator Charles Smith of Hubbell, tied to Calumet & Hecla Mining, introduces a state bill to punish false statements on stock values. The measure targets companies publishing fraudulent prospectuses to mislead investors.
Calumet & Hecla announces a $20 per share dividend payable March 22. The firm has acquired a majority of Centennial and Alouez and controls Osceola, with stock recently hitting the 1000 mark. Since the 1871 consolidation, total dividends paid reach $99,350,000, plus $950,000 from pre consolidation companies. original shares once traded as low as $1.
A series of brief news items reports injuries from a collapse on the Third Avenue elevated railway at Chatham Square in New Yorks lower east side. Other notes cover river and harbor bill conferees reaching agreement in Washington, six masked men robbing six women near Cadlett Wisconsin, Abe Brown losing 300000 in Tonopahs gambling club, and Michigans readmission to the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletics of America with Cornell voting against reinstatement.
In Montreal on February 26 the Hochelaga Protestant school burned. Seven children were recovered from the rubble, followed by twelve more bodies including teacher Miss Maswell. Authorities fear twenty additional victims remain on the top floor.
In Chicago a 14 year old Bohemian boy named Paul Berek killed himself after fearing parental anger and mockery from teachers and peers over his inability to learn English. The report notes his death was by self-inflicted gunshot as he faced ongoing linguistic difficulties.
A boy asks his sister what Amen means and she says do not touch it. Their mother asks the girl and she repeats the caution. The mother finally explains she said it means so let it be. The father learns the misinterpretation with a light family moment.
The Butte Miners union appears ready to vote three to one for a wage increase demand. If John D. Ryan enforces the Amalgamated Copper merger ultimatum, the result could be the closure of every Amalgamated mine.
Chicago authorities report a major theft from the federal sub treasury with an estimated 175000 to 200000 dollars missing. Chief Wilkie of the U S secret service has arrived from Washington to supervise the investigation as officials pursue leads.
Milwaukee and other railways announce new 25 cent passenger fare from March 10 and introduce a 500 mile family book at $10. The old 1000 and 2000 mile books continue at $25 and $50 with a $0.50 rebate on the 2000 mile book. Interchangeable within Western Passenger associations. 500 mile family book not valid outside Wisconsin.
Democrats of Gogebic county are called to a mass convention at A. W. Peterson's office in Ironwood on February 25 1907 at 3 PM to elect two delegates for the Democratic state convention in Flint on February 28 1907 and conduct other lawful business. Levi S. Rice editor A. W. Peterson secretary.
The text argues that new American wealth lacks inherited culture and status. It forms a self supporting class united by extravagant self indulgence. Its public dominance rests on ostentatious displays of wealth rather than tradition or merit.
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