Conference devoted to history of Upper Peninsula

Associated Press Comments Houghton — People with a stake in the history of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are preparing for a longstanding opportunity to gather and share information. The three-day Upper Peninsula History Conference kicks off Friday in Houghton. It’s the 64th annual event. The conference includes tours and talks about the Italian Hall in nearby Calumet. That’s where 73 people died on Christmas Eve a century ago, when a false fire alarm set off a stampede during a party for children of striking workers. Another keynote speech examines shipwrecks surrounding the Keweenaw Peninsula. The presentation will include many photos of wreckages. Full-conference registration is $119 for...