Public Forum on Seamen's Bill Hurts American Shipping
The letter argues Congress must shield U.S. shipping to protect farmers exporting wheat and cotton. It quotes R P Schwerin on the Seaman's Bill, claiming it imposes higher crew and wage requirements on American and European ships, while Japanese crews face fewer constraints, potentially shifting Pacific trade away from American vessels.
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Congress
R. P. Schwerin
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
American Steamship Lines
United States
Pacific Ocean
Our Firemen's Tourna ments and Their Modern Parade
Fire departments in the upper peninsula host their annual event now featuring a picnic, banquet, speeches, dancing, and confetti. Automobiles replace crowd races, removing the old tough practice regime and athletic rivalries that once drew crowds, while still offering a social, festive gathering for the firemen.
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Upper Peninsula
Wakefield News Briefs Highlight Local Developments and Auctions
The Wakefield Chronicle notes shifting industry patterns and urges action on departmental gains. Marquette Chronicle reports Wakcelield's bid for the 1917 Upper Peninsula Firemen’s Tournament with a plan to revive past events. Joe Scavarda of Bessemer showcases an animal mount, killed north of Bessemer and mounted with state game warden approval. Sale items include a 2 HP gasoline launch, second hand marine engine and cookstove. Stanley Mahon, longtime No.2 shaft boss, moves to Nashwauk to oversee Larue mill concentration. A. F. Olson and spouse attend nephew Clarence Hult’s Ironwood wedding to Amy Erickson. Concert Favorites perform next Wednesday. Daly’s Hay advertised as a reliable smoke. Wakefield offers 100 lots south of town for sale by lot or acre with flexible terms.
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John Michaels
M.e.daly
Havanas
UNION
Havana
Bessemer
Made
Michigan
Mexstaom & WlarTsoy
Wakefield, Michigan
A. P. Olson
Wakefield, Mich
Wakefield
S. Boris
Prop
Marquette Chronicle
Wakcelield
Joe Scavarda
Thos
Ashland
Midh
Stanley Mahon
Nashwauk
Minn
Larue
A. F. Olson
Ironwood
Clarence Hult
Amy Ferickson
Daly
Wakefiek
First National Bank
Erspamer& Mayheu
J.W. Bedell
Florida East Coast
R. R. Lands
Model Land CO
Boston
Florida Land CO
Florida
J. Wi. Bedell
Wakefield Mich
W. F. Bradley
Paul N. Massie
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