James Cruse

"Have ordered troops sent to copper country immediately."

James A. Cruse was the local sheriff of Houghton County during the Copper Country Strike of 1913–1914.

Letters to Ferris
See main article: Woodbridge-Cruse Letters

Career
As Houghton County Sheriff

Predecessor: James Byers

Successor: Joseph Trudell

Cruse managed to maintain his role as sheriff from 1913-1916.