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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1896
Page
9
The Badger Boy Gold Mining company pursues growth in Cripple Creek with new Hill side and Victor No 2 shafts. Assays show ore over 2000 to the ton and the firm reports strong demand for stock. Directors mull listing as work accelerates, claiming title perfection on 105.95 acres in Big Bull Mountain area.
The Badger Boy Gold Mining Company formed two months ago reports virgin ground among eleven Cripple Creek claims. Hilside and Victor No 2 shafts yield rich assays from 8900 to nearly 8000 per ton with a strong eight foot vein found in a new lode. A stream hoist is planned for Hill side shaft and deeper sinking on Victor No 2 expected to reveal a large high grade ore body. Regular shipments of rich ore anticipated soon as stock climbs from 1 to 5 cents since organization.
Washington May 6 Opponents of four battleships suffered a crushing House defeat on the bid to accept the Senate amendment reducing the number to two. Sayers argued the issue was business based on revenue figures, noting next year’s direct appropriations at 508 million versus 464 million in estimated revenue. The House then backed a request for a conference with the Senate.
Judge in Omaha upholds military post canteen operation at Fort Robinson after state jurisdiction ended. Officers arrested at Crawford released. Also Nebraska notes include P. E. O officers elected, Peru Normal board appointments, Chicago contractor failures, Whitehead named Santa Fe auditor, and a bank closure in Union City.
The National Municipal League re elected all officers for another term except L E Holden of Cleveland replaced by Professor Edmund J James of Chicago university and Louis D Branders of Boston replaced on the executive committee by Mayor George W Ocha of Chattanooga. Mayor Hazen B Pingree of Detroit spoke on public control of franchises and primaries reform. Colonel Arthur D Asher of Macon, Ga gave a sensational address as the conference closed.
Four days of the General Conference at Cleveland left it disorganized for business with a heated debate on the eligibility of women delegates. Lay delegates consider ending the debate, possibly a vote by Thursday. Reports on pastorate extensions were tabled, and a probation period change from six to three months was also set aside.
Gold shipments for the week in New York total 4,300 ounces to date with further consignments expected. The report notes ongoing movement through the city’s bullion channels as markets monitor supply.
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