Apex Law Obsolete It May Be Repealed
Defective OCR summary notes pressure to revise American mining laws through apex legislation. Mentions Butte Alaska Gold and other mining interests backing changes while suspension of operations worries industry. References Washington action, government departments, and congressional consideration amid debate on legal reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apex Lawa
Butte Alaska
Clark
Butte & Superior
Apes
Aison Misons
Nave Tee
Soere Shine
Arotenson
Soene
Washington
Ei Harmonager
Tom
Mata
Soumior Omar
Petuxent Keen On Track To Be Next Coeur d Alene Mine
Patuxent, owned by James F Callahan and associates, shows strong ore potential as crosscuts reveal eight feet of vein with galena. Frank C Boutin led work in Callahan's absence, noting five to six feet of galena and continued drifting to explore a 489 foot stretch and a 600 foot drift toward the hill. Callahan hopes for six months away yet expects a future producer and continued district interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Callahan
Bouting
Callahan
Petuxent
Boutin Fe
Lady of the Snow Tale Drawn in Indian Camp Story
A ten year old Butte girl contributed a Christmas Standard verse about Indians drawing in snow in a mountain scene of a lady. The tale notes the snow melting the first time and the picture reappearing each new winter, implying a recurring magical image. Also mentions C H Public Stock Exchange and secretary’s office at 41% N Main Street with 30 20 a.m. call and phone 1271.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
C.H. Public Stock Exchange
N. Main Street
Rex Gets Option On Black Bear Company
A mining deal in Wallace Idaho nets Rex Consolidated an option on control of Black Bear Consolidated Mining. The option covers about 90,000 shares of treasury stock at 13 cents each with payments totaling around 10,000 dollars and a 7 percent dividend flow to Black Bear stockholders if exercised. The Black Bear group, tied to Frisco holdings, reports major ore bodies lead zinc with new mill plans and ongoing development across multiple properties in Washington and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Idaho
Black Bear
Tex Consolidated Mining Cmpany
Ter Bernier
Black Me Company
Tex Consolidated Company
New York
Kent
Treasury
Black Tear
Son
Starton, Co. Be
Ion
Gino
Hom
Tex ‘Consolidated “Company
Individu
Cacrow
Ie Hae
Rex
Nine Mile
Famarack & Custer Consolidated Mining Company
First National Bank
Rex Company
Black Bear Group
Frisco
Federal
Gem
Tack Bear Company
Keller-Ntspelem
Washington
Northwestern Mines Development Company
Nen Concern
J. L. Olwell
San Francisco
Harry Neely
J. H. Ernst
Chicago
W. E. Malm
Federal Mining Company
Henry Osterman
Walla Walla
H. J. Lafevre
Keller
J. E. Johnson
Greenwater
New
San Poiliver
Congress
Manila
Rebecca Copper
Miners Reach Sifoot Jewel Vein as Output Plans Rise
The mining operation reports sinking below the man tunnel to the Sifoot Jewel with a vein at least 15 feet wide. Shipments of 15 tons daily are planned until the first 500 tons are shipped, after which smelting will consume output until March 1. A Philadelphia company invested over $40,000 in development, including a mountain wagon road, but zinc penalties hindered earlier work. The piece highlights the dangers and daily labors of shaft crews and the critical role of proper cable and shaft safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Tunnel
Sifoot
Hiefoot
Great Westeen
Bevin
Philadelpha Company
J. W. Anderson
Palena
State Production of Gold and Silver Special Dispatch
Washington reports Montana mining in 1914 valued at nearly 48 million dollars for gold silver copper lead and zinc, down from 61.9 million in 1915 due to copper curtailment from World War I. Placer gold and ore yields, cyanidation and milling outputs, and silver shares from copper ores are detailed with quantities, values, and production figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standa
Washington
Mint
Montana
Iade
Silver Tow County
Gold and silver yield from early Montana dredging
The text notes that early dredging in Montana began in 1896 and, through 194, yielded a substantial amount in silver with a significant but smaller gold contribution. The estimated total recovery up to that year was about $6,000,000.
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Montana
North Bute Mining Company Dividend No a7
The North Bute Mining Company announces a quarterly dividend of 215000 dollars, equal to 50 cents per share on outstanding stock, drawn from surplus earnings and payable January 26 1916 to stockholders of record January 7 1916. Transfer books close January 7 1916 and reopen January 17 1918. signed by secretary and treasurer I Kennedy.
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1. I. Kennedy
Elk Basin oil potential touted by Senator Whiteside
State Senator Fred Whiteside of Kalispell returns from Carbon county praising the Elk Basin in southern Montana as a rising oil field. He notes Colorado Shale lies near sandstone and that the first wells show strong production, with a $273,000 sale of a locating interest to Ohio Oil Co and rapid subsequent drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asin
Montana
Fred Whiteside
Kalispell
Carbon County
Hik
Ryeik Basin
Wilteride
Colorado
Aridwest Oi Company
Ohio Oi Company
Sin Mange
Lighthouse still stands at Cape Henry as first US aid
The first Lighthouse built by the United States government remains standing on Cape Henry. A senator organized 1,600 acres of Elk basin and, with Butte associates, formed the Fasin Oil Company which is moving a rig onto the property to start drilling in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELK Basin Oil Company
Butte
East Broadway
Thornton Hotel
Elk Basin
Carbon County
Montana
Butte Associates
Pany
Tik Fasin Oil
United States
Cape Henry
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Thayer
Anaconda Company
D.C. Dackting
Bothers Indorse
Patuxent
Coeur D'Alene
Ady
Black Bear Company
Pemeio Or
Wateace
Andard Silverhead Company
Siverton
B.C
Hecla Mining Company
Burke
Ana
Great Western
Nortport
Wash
Norman Mines Company
Donora
Norman
Wise Investors
W. E. Reynolds
Reynolds & McDowell Co
L. O'Neil
W. W. M'Dowell
Fred White
W. F. Reynolds
J. 8
Scott
Helena
Roy S. Alley
Louis DI W. Mec
White
Vori
Eldom
Brlize
Engineering and
Aining Journal
North Bute Mining Company
Daly Addition
Benkers and Brokers
Boston
Mass
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
H. B. Byrne
Mgr
Eastern Stock Exchange
Ontana
Heilbronner CO
E Backers
Hayden, Stone
Hutton & CC
Granite Streets
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