Bay’s Lead Out To Three Votes In County Primary Recount Likely
The Ironwood area faces a possible court challenge as three candidates Harry K. Bay W S Baird and Harold J Waples seek recounts in select precincts of the county primary. Petitions allege numerous frauds improper ballots and votes counted or not counted to favor Bay with claims polls stayed open beyond five oclock in some wards. The Tronwood Times notes the central issue may hinge on whether voting hours were properly closed.
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Harry K. Bay
W. S. Baird
Harold J. Waples
Baird
Waples
Harry KK. Bay
Ironwood
Tronwood
Erwin
Watersmeet
Tronwood Times
Times
Board of Counts
W. F. Pellew
William S. Baird
William 8. Baird
Short News About Town Highlights Local Moves
Thoburn Davies left Thursday evening for Ann Arbor to continue studies at the University of Michigan. Miss Pearl Jacobson heads to East Lansing to attend Michigan Agricultural College as a senior. The Taylor family returns from a Mesaba vacation. Mrs. Hornibrook recovers from scarlet fever as quarantine lifts next week. Erickson opens electrical supply and fuel shop in Kingsford Heights, family to move to Tron Mountain. The Gorski siblings motor through the copper country as locals note car sales to Ross Miners and W L Taylor. Local officials plan a new high school in Lansing with bids once state approval is received. A Wakefield store offer promises a necktie to the first scorer in today’s game. Visitors from Ishpeming and Duluth are noted along with a motor trip to Duluth and Twin Cities. Keskey heads to Northwestern University in Evanston. The Finnish church will host a bazaar and program next Thursday. local recounts of probate judge and prosecuting attorney votes unfold with results showing Bay trailing by about ten unofficial votes.
Canvass Names Rummel Nominee for Circuit Court Commissioner
The official canvass of the recent primary tallies Alvin I. Rummel as nominated for circuit court commissioner with his name set to appear on the November ballot unless withdrawn. William J. Weston wins most votes for county surveyor and will be certified as nominated, with friends writing names in ballot blanks for both offices.
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Alvin I. Rummel
Circuit Court
William J. Weston
Iron Industry poised for normal activity in 1925
Prospects point to a fair winter for underground iron mines around Lake Superior with preparations for steady ore shipments next year. Recovery from the recent depression continues gradually as conditions remain healthy for furnaces and mills. the industry may be back to normal by year’s end. World prosperity, aided by Europe’s Dawes plan, boosts expectations for iron mining and metals sectors. There are 151 blast furnaces active as of Sept 1, with capacity about 63,000 tons daily, and US Steel operated at 58 percent capacity in September.
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Lake Superior
Polis
Erie
Times
Europe
United States Steel
Congressman W. Frank James Plans Early Return for Campaign
Congressmen W. Frank James of Michigan�s 12th district, recently nominated for a fifth term, has been on the road this week. He left for Iron River on Saturday and will return to Washington next week to aid Republican campaign efforts for President Coolidge and a Republican House. James serves as Michigan�s member on the Congressional committee to bolster Republican election chances, an honor reflecting party leaders� esteem in Washington.
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W. Frank James
Michigan
James
Saoveiay
Iron River
Washington
Coolidge
Congressional
Mrs A W Clevenger Heads Local Woman's Club
Mrs A W Clevenger was named president of the Woman's Club to succeed Mrs P J Delmet who submitted her resignation at the last meeting. Mrs Clevenger will carry out the program outlined by Mrs Delmet.
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A. W. Clevenger
Woman's Club
P. J. Delmet
Wakefield Advocate Names Contest Offer
The Wakefield Advocate announces a prize contest for a new name. Top prize five dollars, second prize two, third prize one, all for concise names containing the word Wakefield. Submit by 6:00 pm September 30 with name and address. multiple entries allowed. mailing or delivery to the Advocate office.
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Office of the Advocate
Wakefield High School elects class officers for year
Wakefield High School announces officer selections for the coming year. Seniors elect H Hook as president and J Saari as vice president with E Hei fikke as secretary and Kellow treasurer. Representatives include Steve Maloney and Anastasia Maloney. Advisors are R G Weihe, Mr Hadley, and Miss Davies for the freshman. Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen names listed with officers and advisors.
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Wakefield High School
H Hook
J. Saari
E. Heifikke
Kellow
Steve Maloney
Anastasia Maloney
R. G. Weihe
R. Rydeski
L. Feigley
FE. Maloney
M.douglas
McArthur
Mr. Hadley
J. Gouza
Albert Broccone
M. Styles
EB. Skytta
Nima Polii
M. Running
E. Stein
Mr. Wiedrichs
8. Urbanski
D. Nelson
Mida Tynni
Valisano
Zenith Hoseid
Mariel Anderson
R. Windberg
H. Bracist
Miss Davies
Wardell’s Prohibition Amendment Denied by Michigan Court
Michigan Supreme Court denied Robert D. Wardell’s petition to place his amendment on the November ballot. The ruling, marked “denied,” upheld that the amendment’s form was inadmissible for ballot inclusion. Wardell sought to embed Congress liquor traffic legislation into Michigan law and to require future federal prohibitions to become state statutes.
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Robert D. Wardell
Michigan
National Association Against the
Wardell
Tlague
City Bus Line Posts Loss in August Operations
Municipal figures show August operation costs at 610.96 dollars, averaging 19.90 dollars per day, while daily income averaged 13.33 dollars. Tickets and fares sold totaled under 400 dollars, indicating a monthly shortfall for the line.
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City Bus Line
US Ween Tia Salequit
Tezion Legion Post Nominates Officers for September Meeting
A Geroux American Legion post calls a Monday Sept. 22 meeting at the Club Rooms to nominate officers. Official election is set for Sept. 29 with a new state rule requiring posts to elect before Sept. 30 each year.
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Tezion
Geroux
American Legion
State Department
Bids Let For Wakefield City Hospital Construction
Wakefield officials expect bids for the new city hospital to be let before October 1. The project, funded by Pickands Mather Co. and M A Manna Co., will be built on Brotherton Street behind the current hospital and aims to employ as much local labor as possible.
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Pickands, Mather Co
M.A. Manna Co
Wakefield
Re Horth
Srotherton
Brotherton Street
Ironwood Man Wins City Hall Boiler Contract
William Brannas was awarded the city hall boiler installation and heating plant revamp at a regular city commission meeting on Thursday after three bids were received. Ads note bargains from Skud & Goldman in Indies ready to wear and men's furnishings with promises to surprise customers.
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Ironwood
William Brannas
City Commission
Teeee
Skud & Goldman
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