In a secretive deal struck in the depths of Ashland’s lumber circles, the West Michigan Lumber Company has emerged as a behemoth of the industry, poised to leave a trail of devastation on the pristine shores of Lake Superior. With a staggering 160,000,000 feet of pine already secured, the company has begun to make arrangements to fell 4,000,000 to 5,000,000 more trees this winter. The Boston interests, a driving force behind the operation, are rumored to be planning the construction of a mill in Ashland within the next year.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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