Once Upon a Time: Former Duluth man sold hubcap patent for $2.5 million in 1954 – Duluth News Tribune

News-Tribune, November 23, 1924

The body of a man found on the shore of Raspberry Island in Lake Superior has been identified as Otto Kuhlmy, who was transporting coal aboard the steamship John J. Boland. The ship’s owners reported the man missing while being transported to Duluth.

News-Tribune, November 23, 1954

Charles B. Aske Jr., formerly of Duluth, sold his patent for decorative car wheel covers for $2.5 million. Aske started out working on cars with his three brothers in the garage of their Lakeside home.

News-Tribune & Herald, November 23, 1984

Grammy-nominated blues artist Son Seals will perform at the Warehouse Bar in downtown Duluth this weekend with his band Chicago Fire. His albums include “Midnight Son” and “Life and Burning”. The tour promoting the new album “Bad Ax” is underway.

News Tribune, November 23, 2004

Duluth School Board members have decided to pay $15,000 to Mankato-based BKB Associates to search for a new superintendent. Julio Almanza is not seeking an extension to his contract, which expires June 30 and covers seven years as superintendent.

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