Beissel and rivals vie in township nominating caucuses
Albert Beissel and Jim Peterson led crowd-favored nominations at Ram say caucuses. Beissel beat Frank L. Van Gorder 179 to 52 for Citizens supervisor. Peterson ran unopposed and William J. Hensel won Citizens clerk nomination 172 to 71 over Anton Mazanec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Beissel
Jim Peterson
Citizens and Peoples Parties
Ramsay
Peterson
Beissel
Frank L. van Gorder
Citizens Party
van Gorder
William J. Hensel
Citizens
Anton N. Mazanec
Heino Johnson
Peoples
Thomas Buzzo
Arthur Wahlberg
N. E. Gauthier
Charles Sandin
The
Anvil
Sandin
Gauthier
Olaf Johnson
Charles Cappo
August Gustafson
Jack Annear
Katelisto
John Johnson
Iver Bradley
George Nobert
Joe Rizzie
Nobert
John Olson
Charles Gervasio
Gervasio
Henry Lehula
James Conterto
Sanfred Anderson
Charles Mussatti
Frank Zadra
Charles Makula
Joseph Bucca
Matt Koski
Overseep
Walter R. Olson
Joe Beisse
Justice of Peace
John Swanson
Peoples Party
Albert Tillner
Board of Review
Benamin Brockbank
Anton Guglielmotto
Bob Hetherington
Max Sterny
Fritz Gustafson
Albert Ethier
Yjalmer Minhinen
George Guerin
Carl Togila
Town Hall
Hh.ff. Carlson
Imil Leonardelli
Jack Hild
Haus Liljegrin
Ernest Brown
Martin Shiefka
People
Arty
Ramsay Schood
Benjamin Brockbank
George Mthier
Bverts
Loyal Bessemer Fanettes Shine At Home Games
Mere Vorell and Shetty Sorell are celebrated fans from Laehettall who have attended every home game of the local team. Vorell hosted a banquet at Vuorells tunery to honor the effort, and Olen contributed to another banquet for the Vasketeers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewweines
Theo Tuoat
Laehettall
Gitte Woleon
Shetty ‘Sorell
Tusal Hieh
Fuwt
Pellow Discusses Charter with Bessemer Rotarians
City attorney William F. Pellow spoke at a noon Rotary meeting about the proposed charter set for a June 1 vote. He outlined the commission form of government and his talk echoed last week’s Herald interview. Leonard Hoffman and Clyde Whitburn entertained the crowd with performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Pellow
Bessemer Rotarians
Bessemer
Commission
Herald
Leonard Hoffman
Clyde Whitburn
Father of Local Resident Is Dead
William Neely pioneer lumberman of upper Michigan died at his Negaunee home after a two week illness. Born April 7 1849 in Rochester New York he moved to Negaunee in the early 1870s and learned logging. Survived by wife five daughters Bessie Ruth Hibbing Minn Hibbing Minn, Mrs Hansen Bessemer and Mrs Lehmann plus sons William James Elmer of Negaunee Walter of Kalamazoo and sister Mrs Mary Simonds Oshkosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neely
Upper Michigan
Negaunee
Mr. Neely
Rochester
N.Y
Newly
Neely
George Lehmann
Roy Michelsuon
Hibbing, Minn
Oscar Hansen
Bessemer
Bessie
Ruth
William
James
Elmer
Walter
Kalamazoo
Mary Simonds
Oshkosh
New Gas Scoot Makes Daily Runs
The Chicago and Northwestern railroad between Wakefield Bessemer and Ironwood introduced a gasoline car replacing steam engines. The car, brought from Green Bay, first ran last Friday evening. It will cut operating costs about 16 percent, needing two operators versus four for the steam setup and will carry about 45 passengers and baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northwestern
Wakefield
Bessemer and
Ironwood
Green Bay
Grape Contract Case Is Delayed in Wisconsin Court
The lawsuit by Paul Contratto Joseph Michela Charles Camilli and John Marchello against Joseph Francis Sabetino Ser 2a and Frank Gentile of Hurley for alleged grape contract breach delays. The case remains pending in the federal term at Superior Wisconsin and likely to be heard in the next term this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Contratto
Joseph Michela
Charles Camilli
John Marchello
Joseph Francis
Sabetino
Ser 2A
Frank Gentile
Hurley
Dessemer
Tern
Superior
Wis
Nominees for City Offices and Ward Supervisors
A scanned list of nominees for mayor and five ward supervisor positions. Names include Joseph Gatti Mary Swelberg Guyer Abelisa Iver Hagen Japepl, Arthur Johnson, Edward Damczek, August Janus, Stuy Margart, Herman Iberg, Alvin Vabigrom, and others. Official positions span First through Fifth Ward with multiple alderman and constable roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme Tye
Arthur GO Johnson
Fesbbns
Asp
August Noland
L. Wulsaarvice I. Wubawasics
Fifth Ward
Herman A. Iberg
Alvin Vabigrom
Algerman
Bessemer Considers New Charter For Commission Government
The proposed charter would switch Bessemer from five wards to a single ward with three voting precincts. It outlines a mayor and four commissioners plus a justice of the peace and a constable, with appointive city officers and rotating terms. Nominations would be by petition and annual elections would begin in April 1926 if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Justice of the Peace
Justice of Peace
Iany Department
Commission
Special Tests Conducted in Bessemer Township Schools
Professor C L Woody of the University of Michigan conducts intelligence and achievement tests in Bessemer Township schools under Supt Miss Burt. The township board finances the survey, sending papers to the university for scoring and national standard comparisons. Results will be tabulated and delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Woody
Bureau of Research
University of Michigan
Bessemer
Woody
Miss Burt
Township Board of Education
Research Bureau
University
Prisoners to be moved to Milwaukee facility
Twenty two inmates from Superior, sentenced in federal court, will be transported Friday evening to the Milwaukee house of detention aboard the Sea dine. U S deputy marshal W T Pugh leads the transfer with a prior group of twenty seven sent two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Milwaukee House of
W. T Pugh
U.S
Marshall
Milwaukee Institution
Pinafore Opera Set for Two Bessemer Showings
H M S Pinafore by Bessemer high school glee clubs will run two evenings March 26 and 27 at Washington gym. Director F C Gorman says it is among the first local Gogebic range productions. Seventy five students participate, with 67 in chorus and eight in main roles, plus the high school orchestra. Scenery and costumes were prepared locally and Milwaukee shop provided costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High School
Washington Gym
F.C. Gorman
Gorman
James Halama
Manual Training Department
Dave Miller Costume Shop
Milwaukee
Voters Miss Registration Efforts Amid City Election Notes
Voter registration reached a halt as entries show no new registrations at polling sites. City officials, election commissioners and ward representatives announced registration places and names for the upcoming April election.
Ellen Wirtenan Contest Winner at Beasctner High
A large crowd attended the annual Beasctner High School girls glee club concert. Ellen Wirtenan won the contest with a standout vocal performance, recognized by judges and echoed through the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Wirtenan
Beasctner High School
High Schood
Gudhursulaet Frufuy
TV Volkeo
Gaals
Wee Corman
Stemboek Fuwsih
Bessemer Bowling Defeats Remeny Teams In Tight Matches
The Bessemer bowling squad split results with the Remeny teams and edged the Remeny fret team while the Kamesy second team defeated the Bessemer sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essemer
Remeny
Bessemer
Bessemer Sound
New 11 Percent Stamps Hit Post Offices Nationwide
The first issue of the new 11y cent stamps and stamped envelopes went on sale at the Washington post office and will appear in all post offices within days. A 14 cent stamp, brown ink, bears President Harding’s image and matches the 2 cent in size. the envelope with 11y cent imprint features a Washington bust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Hurley Saloon Sells For 14200 In Wartime Market
The Adams house property in Hurley transferred to two Italians Clasacco and Caruso from George Nechak and John Soich for 14200. The landmark saloon, once run by Charley Ross and later by Mother Adams, was earlier bought from John Lalond for 7000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Adams House
Clasacco and
Caruso
George Nechak
John Soich
Messrs
Nechak
Soich
John Lalond
Charley Ross
Adams
Woman's Club to Stage Musical Comedy Bimbo
Preparations by the Bessemer Woman's Club for a home talent musical comedy titled Bimbo to be presented here for two days April 7 and 8. The best local talent, including stars from the recent Miks Frolies, will form the cast and chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Woman's Club
Eddie's Lunch Opens on Mary Street With Quick Service
The new Eddie's Lunch stand opens this week on Mary Street two blocks east of the Herald office. Proprietor Edward Walkowski vows to offer Bessemer fast, snappy service with daily specials announced for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Mary Street
Herald Office
Edward
Walkowski
Bessemer
Kulttte
Jack Johnson to headline Hurley boxing and wrestling exhibition
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson will appear as a principal in an exhibition at Hurley next Thursday evening. He will team with Andre Anderson, a heavyweight pugilist and wrestler, and sparring partner of Tommy Gibbons, in the mixed card event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Hurley
Johnson
Andre Anderson
Pugillet
Tommy Gibbons
Workmen Dismantle Abelman Building Incident
Workmen began tearing down the Abelman building at Sophia and Longsyear streets on Tuesday led by Ralph Olson and major local contractors. The structure was badly damaged with the March incident noted. nearby shops include Working's Jewelry, the Gagelate Techne Shop, and Howard's pao Descente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia and
Longsyear Streets
Ralph Olson
Oecur Bao Rod
Lowdl
Dbo
Wabbesasganllu Showl
Emttinnia
Payee
Gagelate Tiectne
Pao Descente
Rosemurgy Wins Remodeling Job for Knight Building
The project at the Knight building on Woodard street awards Rosemurgy a remodeling contract. George Joswiak and Purdy are cited, with plans for a two story brick front, plate glass, and copper display window. The facade will feature a blonde brick front and artistic details to enhance durability and attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Hoevmurky
Knight
Wodard Street
George Joswiak
Taylor 16 Cop Janus Taylor ActinG on Robot Patrol
In a brief city note from Che Hines and George Nup WEE Res, an acting patrol plan centers on a robot unit for the upcoming week with officer Taylor assigned to oversee. The plan aims to test robotic patrols in the downtown district amid rescheduled duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janus Taylor Lew Oun
Che Hines
Aomcor
George Nup Wee
J J Donich to Oppose Gedda for Mayoralty
J J Donich alderman from the first ward will oppose Mayor Gedda for re election as mayor of Bessemer after both won nominations from rival parties at city hall and courthouse. The race is expected to be the warmest in years with many incumbents and candidates facing re nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Gedda
Bessemer
Liberty Party
City Hall
John J. Donich
Gedda
Citizens Party
Court House
Donich
William L. Guyer
Liberty
Joseph L. Gotta
Mary Swedberg
Ole Boge
Citizens Group
Joseph Michela
Leonard Kalasavicz
Steve Fodor
Frank Abelman
Citizens
Iver Hagen
J Duda Starts New Plastering Contract for Hospital
Joseph Uydadocal starts plastering work at the new hospital site Wakufolid last week. The job is expected to take three weeks with equipment orders placed and installation slated once the ongoing commissioning work is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duda
Joseph Uydadocal
Wakufolid Laat
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Peoples Ticket
Niner
Theeetaa Pheetace
Slip Peters
Hedtedoles
Ianles Sagan Iser Bindley
de Vbieale
Charles Get Vido
Joseph Seca
Art Tiler
Benny Brockbank
Voalter Oban
Constables
Vitey
Cmuntarian
C’aed ‘Woy
Vad
Mlerny
Eb Qastesvern AS
Spabdpaeray
Faoh Methorigian Ueorge Dluorin
Volos Chagn Detie Albert Belter
Pellow
Dotin
Daatatels
Misbaeh QO Gieddebs
Joseph B. Gatti
Mary Swelberg
Ger Buge
Rath Abelisa Iver Hagen
Second Ward
Japepl Fisted Deouph
Mts
Hela
Botus
Auguat
Janus
Dem Jankos Tok Edward Damczek
Sheve Kealer Bleve Puodor
Clarense
Stuy Margart
Kraak Sieclo
Ase
Iiauson
Bessemer Township
Prof
Cig
Guyer
Yenter
Miret
Felling
Besuns
Peoples Hall
Lusting
Kousth
Ousilometts
Kigellon
KB Itiuylion
Julia J. Knobloch
Julie Milan
Jumen Natth
Gordon Jwamure
Anh
M A, Kagerman
J. H Hiegen
Joseph Oshie
Woman’s Club
Abelman
Rosemurgy
Taylor
J.J. Donich
Herman Berg
Albin Dahlgren
Election Commission
Mr. Hagen
Aldernar
Deatele
Otto
Othiees
Peter Ee
Peter Wyte
Amd
Sounsil
Arthur G Decutean
Walthersssue Co Abidante
Juha Anderson
Hertian
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