Michigan to vote on beer in April 1923 referendums
Ohio Supreme Court decision spurs a wave of proposed beer and wine referendums across several states. Michigan plans action via petition for a statewide prohibition amendment to be voted next April. Massachusetts Illinois California and Texas also consider similar measures with campaigns led by anti prohibition groups and notable signatures. In Michigan past votes showed mixed results on 1916 and 1919 amendments. Local notes include American Legion meeting at City Hall to discuss winter programs and a basketball team proposal.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Prohibition
United States Supreme Court
Indiana
Michigan
G. C. Hinkley
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Massachusetts
Linois
California
Texas
Constitutional Liberty League
National Association Against the Amendment
Illinois
M. Hudson
Michigan Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Repubican
Te Iint
Pontiac
Lansing
Highland Park
Hamtramck
Geroux Post No. 11
American Legion
Joseph Desonia
Gogebic County to Raise 215821 for State Tax Apportionment
Gogebic county must raise 215821 this year for state purposes the lowest state tax in four years. Wakefield will pay about 83162 and Tronwood around 72000 of the total. The county board will apportion the taxes among cities and townships next Monday during the annual board of supervisors meeting.
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John Luxmore
Couny
Wakefield
Tronwood
Michigan
Gogebie County
University of Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan College of Mines
Marquette Prisoness
Newberry State Hospital
State Highway Department
Marquette Normal College
Conservation Department
Howell T. B
Health Department
Public Safety Department
Legislature
Gogebic County Board of Supervisors
Postal quarters move set for Oct 15 in Wakefield
The Wakefield post office quarters will move to the Novakoski building on Sunday Oct 15 with new fixtures and improved sorting. Postmaster A M Gilbert said carpentry delayed the original plan to move next Sunday. On Oct 6 the post office will reopen in the new quarters and patrons are urged to keep the lobby clean. The former Trombley barber shop is now in the Kerkes Store basement.
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Novakoski
Sumdlay
A. M. Gilbert
Maine
Wakefield
Gilbert
Trombley Barber Shop
Kerkes
Pierce Street
Peddlers Ordinance Passes By Wakefield Commission
Wakefield city commissioners passed an ordinance licensing peddlers and hawkers within city limits. Fees are 2 per day on foot and 8 per day with team or auto. a state license is required before mayor may issue a permit. The measure includes wares taxation and penalties for violations.
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City Commission
Advocate
Ordnance
A. L. Rummel
Plymouth
A. PD. Taylor
Landscape Gardner
Cleveland
Oglebay, Norton Co
Ramsay
Taylor
W. 8. Baird
Cityttorney
John Bugni
Buzni
8. W. Patek
George Shilka
Lake Street
Shilkas
Baird
Wakefield Meeting To Organize Sportsman Club
A meeting to organize two sportsman clubs in Wakefield to cooperate with the state conservation department in enforcing game laws and conserving animal and fish life in the area will be held at the City Bar this evening.
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Sportsman’s Club
Wakefield
State Conservation Department
Avery Iover
Foods
Itn
Bids Sought for School Transportation Route
The Heart of Education invites bids for transporting pupils from Matt Koski farm on section 3 and along State Highway 28 to Central School. Distance about three miles. Bids due by 5009 calendar afternoon.
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Dids
Eloek Mondéar
Clerk of the Heart of Education
Matt Koski
Supreme Court voids alien firearms ban in Michigan
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled the alien firearms law unconstitutional, holding it violated the right to bear arms for self defense. The decision allowed the hunting permit clause to stand, but struck down the ban on possession by unnaturalized residents. The case involved James Zerillo of Detroit, convicted under the law, and cited the states protection of wildlife while preserving individual firearm rights. Also noted, Wakefield High School football heads to Hurley for a 2:30 PM kickoff with about 60 supporters accompanying the squad.
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Michigan
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Detroit
James Zerillo
Zerillo
Wakefield High School
Hurley
Iron County
I Holland Boomed For Speaker Of House
The upper peninsula lawmakers back John Holland of Bessemer as a potential speaker for the next Michigan House session. Holland says northern delegates have suggested him and offered support though he will not confirm candidacy before the November election. The north favors an upper peninsula speaker as rivals arise from the lower peninsula.
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Upper Peninsula
State House of Representatives
John Holland
Bessemer
Gogebie County
Lansing
Holland
Northern Peninsula
Upper Michigan
Oct
Weo Vrould
Giie
Republicans renominate Michigan officers in convention
The Michigan Republicans in convention renominated Charles J. Deland for secretary of state Merlin Wiley for attorney general Frank Gorman for state treasurer B. Fuller for auditor general Justice John B. McDonald for state supreme court The convention endorsed Charles B Townsend for the United States senate and Alex J Groesbeck for governor pledging support to all nominees in November The platform praised the party to labor address farm marketing and the highway program while backing the Great Lakes St Lawrence corridor plan
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Michigan
Charles J. Deland
Merlin Wiley
Frank Gorman
B. Fuller
John 8. McDonald
State Supreme Court
Charles B. Townsend
United States Senate
Alex J. Groesbeck
National
Great Lakes
City water declared safe for drinking by health officer
Samples of city water sent to the state health department have been analyzed and found safe for drinking. Dr T 8 Crosby city health officer reports nine births and one death in September, the same totals listed for August.
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Etateed Parmet of
Crosby
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