Destructive Fire Destroys Nahant Steamer and Escanaba Dock
Large blaze at Escanaba last Monday night destroyed the steamer Nahant and dock No 4, one of the world’s biggest ore docks. Fire started on the steamer, aided by a brisk wind, and spread rapidly to the dock loaded with ore and lumber. Rescue efforts saved many workers but several narrowly escaped. Firefighters extinguished the flames by daylight, with damage estimated around 50 000 dollars for logs and railcars. The loss may curb future ore shipments from Escanaba as rail and mine outputs decline.
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Upper Peninsula
Escanaba
Nahant
Fre
Northwestern Railroad Company
Escamba
Deadly skip riding claims Aurora miner John Brier
A hazardous skip riding practice kills 28 year old Austrian miner John Brier at the Aurora. He was riding up the skip on the bail when his head struck a timber, was thrown back into the skip, and crushed, dying instantly. The incident underscores the peril that still haunts county mines where skip riding remains common.
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John Brier
Aurora
Brier
State Home For Consumptives Movement Begun
Doctor Fred R. Belknap of Nile Michigan urges creation of a State Home for Consumptives in a letter to Senator Baker dated November 26 1897. He cites past observations of contagion in consumptive cases and advocates immediate public support to advance the hospital effort.
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Fred R. Belknap
State Board of Health
Nile
Michigan
Benator Baker
State Health Board Urges Action to End Tuberculosis
The State Board of Health calls for firm action to combat tuberculosis, arguing that persistent effort and penalties are justified to protect health. It asserts that humanity and public welfare depend on decisive measures, comparing past disease successes to current needs and urging collective responsibility.
Diphtheria Quarantine Rules in Bessemer City
Diphtheria spreads in Bessemer despite months of strict quarantine. Public gatherings are banned including schools churches dances theaters and all events. Health Department orders citizens to keep children at home until diphtheria is stamped out.
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Bessemer
Health Department
Board of Public Health
New Bonds for Government Letter Carriers
Government will require every letter carrier to post a $1,000 bond backed by a recognized surety or indemnity company. Bonds must be signed by reputable corporations. existing bonds by such firms are exempt. Average annual cost for the bond is expected to be small, around RL.
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Department
Opera at Armory to screen in December nights
Arrangements completed for a two evening Opera at the Armory on December 16 and 17. Cast includes Nanki-Poo Yum-Yum Mikado and Katisha with a chorus of about thirty from Ironwood Hurley and Bessemer. Prof. Chamberlain directs the musical part and admission is 50 cents for reserved, 25 cents for unreserved seats. Tickets available at Winslow’s. A separate notice advertises a sale of valuable driving and saddle horses and harness with strong male horses.
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Armory
Nanki Yoo
Wim
Turner Mikado
VanStratum Bu-Ko
Eeeeeesss Dunbar D
Scott Pooh-Bali
Bayliss Pish
Ironwood
Hurley
Bessemer
Chamberlain
Winslow's
Difficulties in securing jury mark Dickley case outcome
Circuit court endured slow progress this term with many cases on the docket. The Ross jury finally seated after trouble. People vs John P. Dickley verdict favored the defendant, deemed the communication privileged. Future tangle with Wilde murder case looms as the court may adjourn on the 24th. ten criminal cases remain, plus civil matters likely continued. Episcopal church dedication set for December 12 with full choral services and notable clergy in Ironwood. Royalty and transfer details show Oliver Mining paying $36,000 advance and $500,000 over years to Tilden, with Tilden’s mine entering Oliver’s possession November 15.
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Circuit Court
Ross
John P. Dickley
Fred Wilde
Tilden mine lease terms detailed by engineering journal
The current number of the Engineering and Mining Journal outlines the lease terms by which the Oliver Mining Company secured the Tilden mine at Bessemer. The Tilden property, largely owned by the Rockefeller interests, is leased for 50 years to Oliver. The underlying tea owners’ leases are extended accordingly. The minimum annual output is 400,000 tons. Royalty terms were reduced from 80 cents to 25 cents per ton, with 60 cents per ton paid to the Tilden company by Oliver.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
Oliver Mining Company
Tilden
Bessemer
J. D. Rockefeller
Carnegie
Tilden Company
Great Question lecture by Dr J P D John at Methodist Church
Dr J P D John ex president of De Pruw university discusses whether man made God or God made man in a public address. He is praised for clear language and vivid illustrations and will speak Wednesday night at the Methodist church on the supported topic.
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J. Pld
John
de Pruw University
Ingersoll
de. John
Methodist Church
Lecture on Our Children How They Grow at Nelsons Hall
Miss Alime M Hunt kindergarten teacher at Norrie and Ivons wool ladies organize a lecture by Amalie Hofer ex president of the International Kindergarten Union and Windergarten Magazine editor at Nelsons hall Monday evening December 6 at 8 80. Admission is free as expenses are borne by supporters of Miss Hofer.
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Alime M. Hunt
The
Norrie
Ivons Wool
Amalie Holer
International Kindergarten Union
Christmas Sale By Episcopal Ladies At Nelsons Hall
The Ladies of the Episcopal church will hold their annual Christmas sale at Nelsons hall next Friday December 10 starting 10 p m and lasting through the day. They offer fancy work dolly comforters cake bread plants pictures for framing and Christe mag gifts. In the evening a dancing party with refreshments will follow, Holmeo's orchestra providing music.
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Holemo
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Harry
Mullen Brothers
E. C. Wineburgn
M. O
Will. L. Winslow’s
Creas
Havilands
Chicago
China
France
Ironwood Store Co’y
John Briar Triegt
Aurord
State Home
Tirmly
Dipatheria
Bessemor
A. W. Kearney & Co’y
John Dickley
the Church of the Transfiguration
Marquette
M. McCleary
Nugent
St. Mathew’s Church
Beaemer
J. §. Chamberlain
Tne Vacllntori
He Tien Company
J. P. D. John
Hare
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