Primary Day Set With Busy Ballot In Michigan
Wakefield voters prepare for a heated general primary with numerous offices open and two incumbents unopposed. Republican slate includes governor candidates Sligh Baker Groesbeck Hamilton Perry Potter and others. Watkins Truettner unopposed for state senator and Jeffery for sheriff. Democrat ticket features few contested races. turnout favored by many qualifiers and local clerk notes polling from 7 to 8 pm at City Hall auditorium. Local notices include social events and visits across Iron County communities.
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Michigan
Walter F. Truettner
Thomas Jeffrry
Wakefield
Ils
Charles Sligh
Herbert F. Baker
Alexander Groesbeck
James Hamilton
Frederick A. Perry
William W. Potter
Wines
Copper Tariff Debate Traced To Calumet Miner Leaders
A long account traces credit for the copper tariff idea to James McNaughton and Calumet & Necla Mining, with Albert Petermann recounting efforts since 1922. It details meetings in Washington with Congressman James and Senators Townsend Newberry, plus an executive committee pushing the measure for the next Congress.
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Robert H. Shields
Congress
Albert E. Peterman
Mr. Petermann
James H. McNaughton
Calumet & Heela Mining Company
James McNaughton
Calumet & Necla Mining Company
Washington
Michigan
Frank James
James II
Townsend
Newberry
Fordney
House
Senate
James
Allan F. Rees
Houghton
Smoot
Gordon R. Campbell
Calumet & Arizona Mining Company
Ward Waine
Copper Range Company
MacNaughton
Calumet & Fiv'n
Theodore Eigier
J. H. Rice
Wakefield Day Proclaimed At Gogebic County Fair
Alvin L. Rummel, mayor of Wakefield Michigan, proclaims September 11 as Wakefield Day at the Gogebic County Fair in Ironwood. He urges schools and businesses to close that afternoon and residents to attend the fair showcasing agricultural and dairy progress, exhibits, horse racing, and free attractions.
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Conte
Alvin L. Rummel
Wakefield
Michigan
No Deaths in Wakefield in August Report
August saw no deaths in Wakefield per Dr. T. 8. Crosby’s report. Six births occurred. nine scarlet fever cases exist with little contagion risk. Water remains safe though spring water used during pumping repairs is not as good. Local notices include visitors, elections, births, and business leasing updates.
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Wakefield
T. 8. Crosby
Chicago
Bond Issue Approved for Wakefield Township High School
Wood and Oakley authorities for municipal and school district bonds have approved the bond issue for the new Wakefield Township High School, funding the Wakefield Township School District project.
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Wood & Oakley
Nucipal
Middle West
Wakefield Township
Judge Baird Seeks Retention In Probate Office Election
The article extols Judge Baird who has held the probate office for four years and asks voters to reelect him. It emphasizes his dignified conduct, long service, legal expertise, and strong public record, urging the electorate to favor continued leadership in the probate court.
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Fide A
William OS. Baird
Jadeo Baird
Hannes
Baird
The Tattler Monthly plan for miniature newspaper format
The Tattler plans monthly publication with a miniature newspaper style. Editor Steve Maloney and assistant Roth Johnson head a reporting team including Olive LaBerdice Chrissie James Tinta Heittikke Lucinda Feigley Julius Gouza and Alicia Kum pka under advisor Miss Ruth Anderson. The Woman's Club opened its year with Mrs A W Clevenger presiding, committees named, and a local talent program presented. Construction of M-12 from Wake Hell east began this week by J W Oxnam with a Sunday Lake street detour around the work to Pierce and then south to M-12.
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Tattler
the Tattler
Steve Maloney
Roth Johnson
Olive LaBerdice
Chrissie James
Tinta Heittikke
Lucinda Feigley
Julius Gouza
Alicia Kumpka
Ruth Anderson
Woman's Club
A. W. Clevenger
Peter Delmet
Delmet
Wake Hell
J. W. Oxnam
Lake Street
Pierce
Iron Ore Trade Turns Corner in Gogebic Region
The Wakefield Tron Company resumes shipping after six weeks idle. Fifty to sixty workers join operations, with one ore cargo set to depart Ashland docks next week and a second ordered after clearance. Plymouth crews return, two shifts planned, and no tonnage increase expected. Prosecutions start for a new headframe and compressor plant at Sunday Lake as equipment is redeployed with steel shaft lining. Official notes compare last year's Gogebic shipments of 4,141,252 tons to this year's 1,801,085 August total, while steel centers report improved trade and operators expect 65 to 70 percent capacity use by month’s end.
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Wakefield Tron Company
Ashland
Plymouth
P Orion
Sunday Lake
Gogebic Range
Local high school football team trains 23 candidates
Under coach L A Cluley the squad prepares for a strong season with veterans including 1 and Ht Hook, Andrew Broccone, Best, 8 Maloney and J Levo. More prospects listed include Albert Broadcone, FE Carpenter, Ro Rydeski, R Vali, J Howe, I Monti, Bo Walton, Smith, Wannik, Walberg, H Care, J Perrero, I Crosby, Ben Yatczak, A Gorski, H Osier and Marenkovitch. First game Sept 20 hosts St Ame rose from Ironwood. Ironwood visits Sept 27, Hurley at Hurley Oct 4, Bessemer Oct 1, Hurley Oct 25, final game Nov 1 vs Bessemer.
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L.A. Cluley
Ht. Hook
Andrew Broccone
Best
8. Maloney
J. Levo
Albert Brocvcone
FE. Carpenter
Ro Rydeski
Hurley
Bessemer
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D. Dickenson
George KE
McArthur
Franklin Moore
United States
Arthur J. Tuttle
James Couzens
Daniel W. Tussing
Robert TH. Shields
Anthony F. Brackett W. Frank James
Timothy A. Kelly
John Tolland
Harry K.ray Williams
John B. Chappell
Charles Nyberg
James Trudgeon
Joseph Jezek
Samuel Perkins
Michael Collins Joseph Thomas John Simonichohn
Carlquist
Att Sale
William Jenkin
Sadore Crosby
Kalamazoo
Lee Wilson
Crystal Falls
Harlan Johnson
Verna Novak
This
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Tronwood
Harry K
Justice of the Peace
Ironwood
Chipman
George Stowe
Jack Scinto
Detroit
S. E. Mattson
Erwin Cormier Vis
Calumet
Anna Sawasky
Lansing
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Shields
A. E. Peterman
Peter
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M. A. Hanna Co
Cleveland
Mrs. M. Bye
Duluth
Minnesota
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Oshkosh
J. Hrbacek
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Karling
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Hibbing
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Kuivinen
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Nashewauk
Mike McGinty
Ewen
Arthur Cavender
John Bonino
Waukesha, Wis
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Norman Thomas
Verona
East End
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Milwaukee
J. Patek
W. H. McNamara
George J. Hrbacek
Ironwood Council
Knights of Columbus
Thomas Desonia
Mountain Iron, Minn
Mr. and
Mrsod
M. Hammer and Son
Marquette
Louis Sacks
Minneapolis
St. Paul
John Howatt
Kilton
Kronberg
George Kronberg
W. E. Fritz
Detroit House of Correction
Bill Booster
William 8S. Baird
Wakefield Tron
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