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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1906
Page
5
Report details a large federal irrigation scheme near Cody involving a massive tunnel and aqueduct to divert thousands of acres for farming. Contractors Pendergast and Clarkson oversee tunnel work as government funds approach 4 million dollars. Workforces, equipment, and reservoirs described, with completion expected as a major western water project advances.
A factory shutdown followed a company decision. Capacity to nearly double is planned with work ongoing this week at the plant. Readings reference Lexington oil, Moulton, and Milwaukee Gapper Company events and prices around $4.3 per share.
Stated dispatches describe a Nevada mining rush with bullfrog extension work and the discovery of rich ore near the Black Spar district. Reports mention the Schwab auction, Mustang group, and Winoes group transfers, with mentions of the Birthday and Catd Bar stock extensions and a widening of ore body prospects.
Reports describe plans to prepare the Emma property under Butte Copper and Iron interests for a new machine operation. Bids submitted amid commission review detail Catronmih threshing sheets and a live vein between east and west, with ore yielding copper, silver, and gold values. The shaft, sunk years ago by William Karlin, showed a narrow vein and reduced activity after parts of the shaft collapsed, while lower grade ore from nearby veins attracted attention from Kinnas and Craromund interests.
Vistas say the Butte and Ely copper venture shows growth, with large shafts and new road work, plans to rush development, and expected ore shipments. Company figures indicate strong mineral bearing grounds and readiness to produce copper as operations expand, with rival mines and consortia shaping the district’s future.
The copper market exhibits a solid yet speculative stance with parrot and other names showing life. Prices edge in and out as traders report limited sales, with Amalgamated and Cable Company listings active but overall turnover muted and bids scattered.
Several new companies appear on the county records including Great Western Mining and Copper Desebayy hint, with authorized capital around 600 000. Directors include J. Stonie, Peter Sanus, Kerry Sullivan, Robert Menerum, and Phil Gh, among others. Shares are listed at various values and the incorporations seek to expand local mineral ventures.
D Higgins remains in Butte as Fal Wiggins jr resigns from a prior post. Higgins plans to help with engineering and business ventures, including potential work with a Peruvian property. He has previously engaged in local projects and will stay for an extended period.
Members of the Turtenders' Protect Wo Wim organization in COL are notified about an upcoming meeting. Attendees are urged to attend for details on responsibilities and 1106 items requiring discussion.
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