Electric Smelting vs Coal and Charcoal Smelting in Duluth
Discussion of an article by Gen. C. Higgins in Meltat Miner about electric smelting versus charcoal and coal methods. Notes on Hatch Smelting Co building a power furnace for copper and gold in Duluth, progress at West Duluth blast furnace, and the broader potential impact on Duluth’s growth and iron industry. Mentions history from Roman iron smelting to coke and steam era, and optimism about durable industrial expansion in the Twin Ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Gen. C. Higgins
Duluth
Hatch Smelting Co
Michigan Lake Superior Power Co
Sec
Higgins
America
West Duluth
Chambers
Britain
Alliam
Ron Tofaremance
Togar
Zion
West Deluth
Electric Furnace Promises Industrial Growth and World Trade
A column extols the Hatch Electric Furnace as simple durable and economical. It argues electric smelting could replace coke and charcoal methods, boost ore production near mines, and lower costs through electric power. It predicts widespread adoption in copper zinc and iron mining regions and claims improved ore purity and by products. It also links broader economic themes to industrial progress and regional development.
Helme Attacks Farmers and Questions Governor Lineup
A controversial speech by Jim Helme, once a Tennessee? politician, blasts farmers for not engaging in politics and traces Michigan’s “farmer governors” from Luce to Buss. He mocks current policy and links to tax and lumber interests, while remarking on Venezuela and German actions amid debt and disaster.
Fragmented 19th century ads and snippets from Chicago and New York papers
A collage of stray text includes dialog fragments about love and plans, alongside advertising blurbs for millinery by Mrs. M. Clarke Martin offering discounts, objects like mounted brushes and mirrors, meal tickets at Morton House, dress shapes and walking hats, and real estate listings by Brooks & Co and G. W. Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Mra
M. Clarke
Martin’s
Upper Peninsula minister Robt Wood dies at 78
Rev Robert Wood, the oldest Episcopal minister in the Upper Peninsula, died in Negaunee last week at age 78. Born in Ireland and educated in England, he was ordained before moving to this country nearly fifty years ago. He once owned the Ionia town site and farm, served in the state land office at Whitehall with Cass's influence, did missionary work in Marquette County since 1886, with a brief period at Escanaba, retiring a year ago due to ill health. He leaves a son and other relatives near Detroit. Supervisors in Luce County move to remove Judge Main for neglecting duties, seeking a new judge appointed by the Governor. A fire in Newberry area? No coal is available this season, raising prices and heating worries. Four miles of railway work near Newberry roars ahead, with a completed bridge at the Faquamenon and more line to come. D N McLeod’s lumber camps close after a strong season, planning next year’s railroad extension. A Luce County resident, Smith, dies by self-inflicted gunfire amid alleged grievances. Gov Bliss visits the U P to inspect institutions. new summer resort Lake Noquebay attracts Chicago interest. Beaver populations rebound. a fatal mine accident at Quiner injures two brothers. Local ads note real estate, furniture, and seasonal sales.
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Jim Whoeopersp Helme
Jersey
Adrian
Gov
Bliss
Lansing
State Association of Farmers” Clubs
Jim
James
Cyrus G Luce
Gilead
Luce
Grange
Edwin B. Winans
Gov. Winans
Livingstone County
Winans
Gov. Rich
Lapeer County
Rich
Pingrese
Gov. Buss
Blackstone
Robt. Wood
Robert Wood
Negaunee
Upper Peninsula
Ireland
England
Ionia, Mich
State Land Office
Whitehall
Mich
Lewis Cass
United States
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Eagle
William
Sweatt
Iea
Ae. Christias Plemtey
Equator
John Metzger
Mazazias Street Spa
Michi
John F Moloney Sens
Swholes
Sale
Chas. H. Moore
Residence St. Court St
Rm Mies
I Portage Avenue
ML J. Cook
C. W. Caskey & Sons
Isinhoo
Pethke
Perry Avenue
Neer Union Bock
Boston Clothing House
M. Morris
Prapristo
Emer Portage Avenue
Ashmoo Street
the Daily News-Record
KYEST
Sault News-Record Printing and Publishing Co
BEL
Associated Press
Soos
Daily
Reposa Prenting Ang Popiense Co
A. J. Magee
Soc
Agnday
Hatch
Reich
Montana
Arizona
Canada
Venezuela
Republic
Germany
Dewey
la Guayra
Dewer
Cour
Donovan
Wayne Ciicuit
Grand Rapids Press
Helme
Casirol
Caracas
Losopical
Nora
Chicago News
Hin
Henry
Miss Oldna
Miss Oldua
New York Journal
M. Clarke Martin
A. Fred
R. Prica & Co
Morton
F. Brooks & CO
Red Estate
G, WN. Stuart
Ashumm
Luce County
Main
Idaho
Snell
Neberry
Newberry
Cellery
Marquette
Faquamenon
D. N. McLeod
Suez River
McLeod
Smith
Lifield
U. P
Peninsula
Newberry Inmsate
College of Mines
Houghton
Noquebay
Menominee
Chicago
Lake Superiey
Michigan
John Daniels
Saxauel
Quiner
Driltine
Dri
Soo
Harvey
Gollar
Fred RB
Price & Co
Aravid Brening Co
LAGAL
Seo Tdustrial
East End
Given & Harver
Wanyed—Soo Real Estate
Martyn & Stuart
Ae Ear
Morton House
M. Clarke-Martin
Smith & Campbell
Aghman Street
Rollin C. Winslow
Bacon
Drus
Fred Townsend
Conway & Ball
Deus
Arthur M. Whaley
Gowan
Bourne
loSands P.m
Ofice
Barbear Screet
F. H. Husband
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
M. Ofice
Ashmuz Street
Sault Ste. Marie
B. D. Harison
M. D
Tom
Juce
G. A. Persson
Sue Coe
R. Bennie
Goetz Black
Ssoh
Ashmen Street
W. G. Rice
University of Alls
FaLasees
Comway & Hall
Vienna
London
Dublin
Arthur A. Basye
Endress Bls
Portage Ave
Co. J. Light
D. D.S
Ashman Street
Greeley Block
Livery and Sale
S. W. Cor
Ashman St
Barton Bros
Spruce Street
John D. Vckay
R. So
Marshall N. Hunt
Sauls’ Seas
Mies
John B. Irwin
General Contractor
Bisbal St. Seo, Mich
Mike Bennett
Sikivecs
Sexers Putin
Ste. Marie Michigan
Laaundeles
Troy Steam Laundry
A. S. Brown
West Powersave
Saint Ste Marie
Sam Sing
Star Laundry
McClelland & Tinlin Bicycle
Bicycles
R Haist
Enbalmer
Franks
Everett Stone Block
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Clarence Kershaw
Belfast Conservatory of Music
Yorkshire
Mining College of Music 5
Chandler Heights
Seo, Mi
Hotels
Arlington
Seo
Ly Saez
SANES
First National Bank
A Boye J.craxx
Thos. F. Glebier
ae B_Cheshrossk
Dosprex
Geo. Seam
Jorn A. Golwell
Bawas HL
Mead
Fime CortHontes
Geo
Remy
J. Stanley
Sault Savings Bank
J. Magee
C . Ainsworth
Bema
Chandles AL Fegress
M J. Weaver
John G. Stradley
Chippewa County
Court House
Tymon Lumber CO
Maaniscrerers
Spruce Ave
Ae Commission
W. H. Laidley & CO
Chicago Board of Trade
Hayden, Stone & CO
New York
Boston
Pedance
New Yarkend
T.F. Kilby
Edward Demar
WM. E_P. WEBER
South Ashiun St
Soo Bottled Beer
The
Arnold Brewing Co
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