Mining Insurance Plans Promise Wider Protection for California Mines
Harris Weinstock reports progress from a five member committee formed by mining employers and the Industrial Accident Commission to modify insurance laws. The aim is unlimited coverage with fair rates, balancing protection for workers and industry growth while easing reliance on state funds. The piece also notes a National Good Roads booklet on The National Old Trails Highway and Barstow’s role, plus local business activity and road conditions in Barstow, Parker, and surrounding areas.
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Harris Weinstock
Industrial Accident Commission
State Accident Insurance Fund
State Insurance Fund
San Francisco
California
National Good Roads Association
Los Angeles
Barstow
National Capital
Oakland
Needles
Arizona
Grand Canyon
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Washington
Big Strike Reported Near Riggs Camp
Mr. J. M. Mack of Silver Lake reports Roy R. Hoffman head of the Riggs Mining Co has discovered the district's highest grade ore yet. The ore will run $250 to $300 per sack. Several mining experts have viewed the district and noted nothing extra, but Hoffman is said to have produced the goods.
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J. M. Mack
Silver Lake
Barstow
Roy R. Hoffman
Riggs Mining Co
Hoffman
World's Largest Simple Loco motive Heads to San Francisco
The Baldwin locomotive the world’s largest simple expansion engine passes Barstow en route to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Built in Philadelphia, it weighs 207 tons light and develops 71 500 tons of traction with modern features including electric lights Schmidt super heater and a Street Automatic Stoker. Engineer F W Deger oversees the project and Westinghouse air brake system is noted among the innovations.
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Barstow
San Francisco
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
E. T. Westinghouse
F. W. Deger
Baldwin Locomotive
Red Hill Mine Mill Moved To Garrison for Ore Processing
The old 10 stamp mill from Red Hill Mine, 12 miles northeast of Victorville, will be moved to the Garrison mine, five miles northeast of Oro Grande, where a large ore supply awaits processing at six to seven dollars per ton. Dismantling began last Saturday under Mr. Garrison and will take several weeks, with planned improvements and possible electric power installation.
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Red Hill
Victorville
Garrison Mine
Oro Grande
Garrison
Rich Nuggets Report From Holcomb Valley Prospect
Reports from Holcomb Valley describe several large gold nuggets found including one valued at sixty dollars. High grade rock and multiple claims have been staked as prospecting continues, signaling an influx of miners and capital early next year.
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Holcomb Valley
Pleasant Auto Trip to Calico and Camp Cady
A crowd drove to Calico via Ford last Sunday enjoying mines and pleasant weather. Passengers included Mr and Mrs Barney Barnum Miss Parker of Los Angeles Mrs White and daughter Miss Ella Mrs Harris Mies Harris Sid Zents Jesse McCuistion and others. They returned safely to Barstow despite snow and rain and a brief off road misstep.
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Calico
Ford
Barstow
Barney Barnum
Miss Parker
Los Angeles
White
Miss Ella
Harris
Mies Harris
Sid Zents
Jesse McCuistion
Camp Cady
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Santa FE R.R
Viaduct
Union Church
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Lee Roy E. Keeley Attorney-at-Law
U. S. Land
Washington, D. C
Los Angeles, California
Chamber of Commerce
Broadway, Bet
Sts
Cal
Hercules
Murphy Bros
Ludlow
Tecopa
A. R. Montijo
Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Building
Barstow, Calif
Henderson
DRUMM
Desert
EE. R. WAITE _ sarstow
Clarke & Benson General Contractors
Nesperia, Calif
Scort & Donegan
Lucerne Valley P. 0
Interstate Telegraph
Desert Mining News
Mr. Phillipps
Paradise Mine
A. B. Daniels
German
Parker
Scotty Thursby
Hinkly Henderson
Scott
Scotty
Hinckley
Mr. C. Mills
New York
Mr. Burns
Southern Pacific Land
Southern Pacific Company
Riggs Camp
Silver Lake District
Henderson's Department Store
D. C. Henderson
Sodel
Buick and
METZ
E. L. Stanfield
Prop
Svaallll
Hamburger Building
Broadway
Edward King Isaacs
O. M. Lowell
Santa Fe-Grand Canyon
Needles National Highway
Kingdom of the Sun
Sarstow
Melrose
Lubin J. Henderson
America
Ballyver
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