New Davis Mining Company Forms In Tronwood
A new mining company named the New Davis Mining Company was organized in Ironwood to work the Davis property adjoining the Bonnie mine. Capitalized at 100000 dollars with 4000 shares, officers include J R Moore president I C Walker secretary and F J Hager treasurer. Directors are Moore Walker Hager from Ironwood and G E Moore and H E Welsh of OconomowocWis. About twenty men and five teams are at work with test pits and a 300 foot vein traced across the property. A shaft is 30 feet deep with ore bottomed in Southeast Southwest and Northwest corners. Local mining veterans call it one of the best prospects seen.
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New Davis Mining Company
Davis
Bonnie
J. R. Moore
I. C. Walker
F. J. Hager
L. C. Walker
G. E. Moore
H. E. Welsh
Oconomowoc
Wis
Times
Ironwood Times
Carnegie on 1899 iron trade prospects in 1899
Andrew Carnegie, in the Iron Trade Review, predicts continued prosperity for 1899 with abundant orders and strong home demand. He notes rising prices but potential export growth, urges expanding domestic capacity to meet world demand, and foresees U S as the main supplier as Britain and Germany near full capacity.
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Andrew Carnegie
Iron ‘Trade Review
Iron Trade Review
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Andrew Carnegie Defends Industrial Prosperity and Trade Balance
In a forward looking view he argues that advances in production and a strong trade balance favor a prosperous period. He praises iron and steel makers for enduring years of struggle and deserving renewed success.
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Andrew Carnegie
Ashland Deer Dispute Between Doctor and Indian
A story from Iron Wood News Record recounts an Ashland clergyman who, while deer hunting on the Odanah reservation, and after a deer is killed by a second shooter, clashes with a local Indian over who may claim the carcass. The two men dispute hides versus rug, each accusing the other of lying.
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Odanah
Ironwood News-Record
NORMAL SCHOOL WILL LET TEACHERS ATTEND FOUR TERMS
The Upper Peninsula Normal School at Marquette will offer four terms of three months each year. Employed teachers can attend if desired. The location aims to serve the entire UP and attract visitors seeking training, health recovery, and summer respite, confirming Marquette as an ideal site over rival cities.
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Upper Peninsula
Marquette
Icebound Shoreline Stacked With Mountains of Ice
City visitors report the northern lake shore remains covered in massive ice formations. Strong lake winds pushed ice inland recently, forcing fishermen to abandon nets as boats risked being crushed by the advancing ice.
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Great Lake
Here
Spring Poetry Echoes Amid Hustle and Wealth Hope
A playful verse urges readers to resist gloom in hard times. It praises life’s earnest effort, earning money to fuel the town’s momentum. It encourages enjoying, not mourning, urging actions like borrowing or buying land to pursue success and immortal fame.
Our Cemetery Could Be Made Beautiful With Small Outlay
A writer argues for transforming the city cemetery into a prettier, better kept space. He suggests planting trees in unused triangular plots, leveling uneven ground, and providing a lawn mower for the sexton. He urges water pipes and hydrants to water graves, noting other cities have such amenities.
Chief Burdick Named Police Chief in Sault Ste. Marie
Nelson A. Burdick, a 30 year old local resident and former Klondike traveler, was unanimously chosen as chief of police at a city council meeting. He is described as an athletic, estimable young man and son of the late T. W. Burdick, with broad support from citizens.
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N. A. Burdick
Soo
Police Commission
Nelson A. Burdick
Klondike
T. W. Burdick
Burdick
Bessemer Fields Fire Dept Running Team for Marquette Meet
Bessemer will send a running team to the Upper Peninsula Firemen's Association tournament in Marquette this August. Chief Brown will drill a trained squad soon as the local department has long fielded strong teams, and hopes this year’s crew will surpass all previous Bessemer entries despite last year’s absence when many men went to Cuba.
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Bessemer
Upper Peninsula Firemen’s Association
Cuba
Brown
the Herald
Marquette
Notice of Separation and Debt Waiver in Michigan
In Bessemer Michigan on May 11 1899 Gilbert Ashley states that his wife Cora Ashley has left his home and he will not be responsible for any debts she may incur thereafter. He publishes this notice to inform creditors.
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Cora Ashley
Bessemer, Mich
Gilbert Ashley
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