Iron Ore Taxes Stifle Minnesota Industry
L. F. Rossman argues in Skillings' Mining Review that Minnesota iron ore taxes crush the industry. He notes Mesabi ore near the surface eases assessment, but large capital needs and political isolation curb taxation reforms. The piece traces valuation changes since the State Tax Commission and 1918 classification laws, leading to calls for tonnage tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. FE. Rossman
Grand Rapids
Minn
Skillings’ Mining Review
Minnesota
United States
Mesabi Range
State Tax Commission
Leonard J. McMannan Announces Candidacy for Gogebic Prosector
Leonard J. McMannan announced his candidacy for prosecuting attorney of Gogebic County ahead of next September’s election. Two attorneys already seek the nomination, with several others indicating plans to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J. McManman
Leonard J. McMannan
Gogebic County
Railroad Wins in Niemi Suit in Marquette Court
A Marquette county jury returned a verdict of no cause for action in favor of Theodore Niemi as administrator for the Mae Niemi estate against the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad. The suit sought 20000 for damages from Mae Niemi’s death in a 1924 Marquette auto train collision. Attorneys Ivan D. Wright and L F Garvin represented the estate. verdict may be appealed to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette County
Theodore Niemi
Mae Niemi
Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad
South Shore
Marquette
Ivan D. Wright
Tronwood
L. FE. Garvin
State Supreme Court
Personal items note residents and visitors in Iron River area
Miss Alice Johnson of Iron River Wisconsin visits the Hedquist family. W S Peters Victor Lepisto and Axel Hill were in Wausau and Milwaukee on business. Jr. and Mrs Fred Hinckley of Plymouth plan to move to Oconto Wisconsin. Ed Schwartz family of Verona will relocate to Milwaukee. Vincent Hughes family to Port Huron Michigan. Byron Davies of Minneapolis visited with local families. Harold Jergensen, student at Michigan Tech, summers with his parents. Ronald Kent to Detroit with Bucyrus Steam Shovel Co. He previously worked at Plymouth Mining Co. Roman Rydetki, Marquette student, returned for summer with siblings A. Rydeski. Rose Cox and John Kronberg wed at Bessemer witnessed by George Kronberg. they will live in Thomaston. L. J. Leighton promoted to Mahoning pit foreman near Hibbing Minnesota. Mrs Sevito and children plan to join husband on Mesaba range. J A Frederickson operated for appendicitis at Ashland Hospital yesterday. expected week or ten days recovery.
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Alice Johnson
Iron River
Wiks
E. G. Hedquist
Peters
Victor Lepisto
Axiel Hill
Wausau
Milwaukee
Fred Hinckley
Plymouth
Oconto
Wis
Ed Schwartz
Verona
Vincent Hughes
Port Huron
Mich
Byron Davies
Minneapolis
W. J. Davies
H. W. Johnson
Harold Jergensen
Michigan “Tech
Houghton
Robert Jergensen
Ronald Kent
Bucyrus Steam Shovel Co
Detroit
Plymouth Mining Co
Roman Rydetki
Marquette University
A. Rydeski
Hibbing
Ashland
Hee
Making of the Flag and Commencement at Wakefield High
The Wakefield Community Building hosts part two of commencement activities featuring the Girls Chorus and High School Orchestra led by Alicia Kumpula and Jack Howe. A playlet The Making of the Flag portrays English, Modern Language, and International Soldier roles, followed by class processions, memorials, and diploma presentations with Dr. H. A. Tressel presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Orchestra
Alicia Kumpula
Jack Howe
Frank James seeks sixth term in 12th District run
W Frank James announces candidacy to succeed himself as congressman from the 12th District with petitions circulating to file his name for the office. He will complete his sixth term in March 1929 and is expected to face no opposition in primary or general elections due to his record as a leading and influential congressman.
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W. Frank James
James
Congress
Masons Shrine Picnics Planned at Eddy Park
Masonic societies and Shrine members from Gogebic and upper peninsula plan picnics at Eddy Park in June and July. The Gogebic range event is set for June 27 with music sports and speakers. upper peninsula Shrine picnic tentatively July 21 with band drills, drum corps, parades, and meals in Wakefield. A. F. Olson calls a special meeting for local lodge members to finalize plans.
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Masonic
Upper Peninsula
Eddy Park
Gogebic Range
Shrine
Masonic Order
Wakefield
Shrine Band
Marquette Range
Superior
Wid
Tronwood
Bessemer
A. F. Olson
Quiet School Election Sets No Opposition for Tres sel
Monday’s annual school election is expected to be a formality with no challengers to Dr. T A Tres sel for Board of Education. Voters will approve only funds for new buildings or bond issues. no new building project is planned this year. Tax for the year will be about 200000, about 25000 less than last year.LEGION DELEGATES Name Kuiawa Honzik Joon Kerkes named as delegates from German Post to the district convention at Bessemer June 21 22 28. Alternates listed as Williams Saari Hamlin Patyk. A committee was named to plan a Fourth of July celebration with the commercial club and city commission.
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T. A. Tressel
Board of Education
Name Legion
George Kuiawa
John Honzik
J. P.joon
Alois Kerkes
Gereny Post
American Legion
Bessemer
J. E. Williams
Jacob Saari
FE. G. Hamlin
Joe Patyk
Stanley Tyack
J. A. Desonia
Carl Yauch
Elmer Johnson
E. G. Hamlin
Commercial Club
City Commission
New Caps For War Vets Parade In Bessemer
Members of Geroux Post American Legion will wear new Legion blue caps blue trousers white shirts and black bow ties in the district convention parade at Bessemer this month plans completed at a Wednesday meeting. The city band is expected to accompany the delegation in new uniforms for the occasion.
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Geroux Post
American Legion
Bessemer
Legion
Finnish Lutheran Church to Install Dr Wargelin as Pastor
Dr John Wargelin of the Finnish Lutheran Church of Duluth has been unanimously chosen to lead the Wakefield church, with expected charge beginning September 1. He arrives after successful tenure at Suomi College Hancock and service in Republic Michigan and northern Minnesota, and is noted as a skilled translator and musician.
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John Wargelin
Finnish Lutheran Church of
Duluth
Ste
Wareelin
Wargelin
Alpo
Setula
Mich
Minnesota
Wuargelin
Virginia
Minn
Wakefield
Chicago Firm Signals Interest in Wakefield Hotel Project
Chicagoans show keen interest as a Chicago corporation writes that it will consider proposals for a hotel in Wakefield. The letter promises a future visit to interview local commercial leaders and offer inducements. Other Upper Peninsula cities are in correspondence, and multiple hotel ventures may arise with this firm’s aid.
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Chicago
Wakefield
Upper Peninsula
Equipment Here for Clark Shaft Project
Several shipments of hoisting equipment for the new Clark shaft at the Sunday Lake Iron Co. were received this week and are being unloaded. The hoists will serve the engine house and timber exit at the old Brotherton outlet on the property. The current shaft will be used for ore hoisting when the new shaft is ready. Construction is expected to start shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Lake Iron Co
Brotherton
Sunday Lake
Wakefield Loses to Winegar in Opening Baseball Tilt
Wakefield dropped its season opener last Sunday as Winegar overwhelmed the Wakefield pitchers and held the locals scoreless the visitors pounded the mound. A rematch is set for next Sunday at Winegar as Wakefield learners plan adjustments hoping for a reversal.
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Wakefield
Winegar
Wakefield Man Earns Master of Arts Degree Candidate
Thomas Delmet son of John and Mrs Delmet of Wakefield is listed among candidates for the Master of Arts degree in Education at UC Los Angeles. He holds a BS from the University of Michigan and was principal of Montebello School last year. The Delmets live in Whittier California.
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Wakefield
Don ‘Thomas Delmet
John Delmet
University of California
Tox Angeles Coliseum
Wakefield Public Schools
University of Michigan
Montebello
Cal
Delmet
Whittier, Cal
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Wakefield Township High School
Wakefield Community Building
Part
Williard Burdeau
Mida Tyyni
Flanders
Citizenship Education Service Peace
Beryl Johns
Wee l
Karling Eli Mustapaa Selciesteedl
Duane Nelson
Michael Remondino
Ons
Mabel Anderson
Hie
Os Gertrude Nikula Sioeemeestioet
Lois Nelson
Angeline Galiardi
Aili Santi
Carl Frederickson
Elizabeth Ahola
Roy Keskey
George Harvey
Vernon Olson
Lynne Brompsi
Amcesdonesce
Harold Brandt
Girl’s Glee Club
Herman Ylvisaker
C. W. Bemer
H. A. Tressel
Board ‘of Education
Carl Hahn
Aee Raeneneees
Wanes
Berthal Wahlberg
George Washington
Arthur Tressel
Francis
Joseph Gill
Betsy Ross
Tre Ressa Ricea
Friends of
Betsy
Agnes
Anton Gembalis
Eduuard Steinfetz
John O'Reille
Mary Laroux
James Rich
John Doe
Larry Hautanen
Ersonens Essen
Anton Gembolis
Seeee
Frances Boardman
Anton Lasinsky
Edmond Crosby
Catherine Giovando
Herman van Berlitz
Ote
Alex Gorski
Louise Dennison
Angeline Ferrando Onlileen Mattaennie Marsh
Helen Dixon
Martha Keskey
James Brand
Zenith Hoseid
Richard Parker
Joseph Ringsmuth
America
Ail
Zenith Haveld
Masons
DR. Wargelin
Will
Clark Shaft
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