Rand Silver Zone Spotlight Shines On Mining World
Rand Silver zone dominates mining news with Meyrick strike at the edge of Death Valley drawing attention. Prospects from Oatman Arizona attract capital as eight claims held by Meyrick draw hopefuls, while Randsburg and district brace for further development amid a boom town atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Randsburg
Meyrick
Death Valley
Oatman
Arizona
Boomer
Anon
Patriot's question on total disability pay and mine accident
The piece reflects on patriotism and disability benefits for veterans, noting a man who will receive $30 per month after serving in China, the Philippines, France, and the Argonne. It also reports Charles J. Gennehlea's fall of thirty feet at Keily mine shaft No 2, now hospitalized with arm and pelvis injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uncle Sam
Dr. Denton
Cleary and
France
Argonne
Charles J. Gennehlea
Ahaft No
Keily
Genehlea
Deston Hospital
Jungle party murder at St Elmo mine leaves man dead
Buckley, a stone blind one handed man, allegedly killed by a companion during a jungle gathering at the St Elmo mine near the Atolls on Sunday November 19. A second man, Buckley, claims amnesia while another suspect fled in a flivver. Buckley to San Bernardino tonight. authorities hunt presumed assailants awaiting Wil talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elmo
Atolls
Buckley
Denton
San Bernardino
Mayhood
Camp Facts Not Fiction From Randsburg Mining Talk
John W. Kelly B L Blanck Walter Solerberg and Thomas Barrett visited camp on Saturday and rumor filled Randsburg that Shady Meyrick had sold out. Horace Winelell directed Jay A. Carpenter to ship ore from the Coyote claim and to develop north and east of the Kelly mine. Carpenter began a double compartment shaft with machinery ordered as ore shipments proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kelly
B.L. Blanck
Walter Solerberg
Thomas Barrett
Bunday
Harry Aldeson
Meyrick
J. W. Kelly
Miss Ball Coons
Liszards
Randsburg
Kelly Ming
Coyote
Horace V. Winelell
Jay A. Carpenter
Randsburg Silver Mining Co
Kelly
Bri. L. Blanck
Lardner
Mrs Roscoe Scribner Hosts at Scribner Castle Hampton
Mrs Roscoe Scribner and her daughter host reception at Scribner Castle Hampton after Mrs Scribner's discharge from Denteon hospital on Monday November 20 bringing local society into a quiet holiday mood with family names and place noted.
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Roscoe Scribner
Scribner Castle
Hampton
Barstow Printer Urges Rand District Ad Support
In a plea to Rand Mining District business leaders, Barstow Printer warns a rival Randburg paper failed, argues advertising sustains newspapers, and highlights lower rates and legal advertising rights. H. P. Nerwich, with twenty years in mining districts, will visit advertisers to boost support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Baretow
Barstow
Rand-Atolia
Desert
Uemen
Randsburg
Merchant
Afr
H. P. Nerwich
Johannesburg
South Africa
Sheriff Shay Raids Booze Joints In Mining Camp
Sheriff Shay led a Saturday raid in Oudek known as Sin City. About thirty gallons of liquid dynamite and many bottles of home brew were seized. Constable Mayhood aided and was told to stay put. Six illicit dealers were found and prices rose from sixty cents to a dollar. Shay is described as thorough and decisive.
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John C. Wray
Sheriff Shay
Oudek
Sin City
Mayhood
Shay
Old Ballarat Lawman Jack Curran Passes in Panamint Valley
Obituary notes Ballarat native Jack Curran, longtime Panamint Valley resident and notable frontier figure. Known as Old Jack, he arrived in 1881 and became de facto law in No Man's Land, earning respect for early desert justice. The piece also mentions Barstow Printer and local publicity plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Curran
John Eugenne Curran
Ballarat
Panamint Valley
Ingron County
Jack
Pleasant Canyon
Law
Dacrrine
Trena
No Man's Land
Panamint
Randsburg
Barstow
Johannesburg and Randshire sketch in Barstow Printer notes
The Barstow Printer adds H. P. Nerwich to supervise advertising as the paper expands to eight pages. A former South Africa resident writes a series on the origins of Johannesburg and Randburg, noting the towns’ names, Kimberley-era discovery, reef geology, and the growth of Johannesburg from a 508-tent camp in 1886 to a major city, with the writer soon joining Barstow staff and planning a California visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
H. P. Nerwich
Nerwich
Johannesburg
Randsburg
Norwich
South Africa
Boms
Kimberley
Tle
Johannes
F John) Pritchard
Paris
Johannmesburg
California
Yellow Aster Water Plan Seen Paying Mine Profit
President Auker Supt Nicholson and Mr Rosetti approve a water led plan to boost Yellow Aster mine profitability. Proposals include a Pomona pump unit and expanded water development to supply Rand Silver Zone operations. Grover Kane reports low grade ore bodies support a quicker return with reduced costs.
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Auker
Nicholson
Rosetti
Rand
Messrs Anckery
Ramsburg
Grover Kane
Supt. Nicholson
Grover Kame
Gleason Vacation Leaves Post to Turcotte in Denton
Miss Mary Alice Gleason is on vacation at her Fresno home until December 20. She is succeeded by Miss Alice Turcotte from Troma as purse in the Denton.
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Mary Alice Gleason
Fresno
Miss Gleason
Alice Turcotte
Troma
Denton
Kelly Mine Strike Extends Zone in Rand Silver Field
The Kelly mine strike at 6i feet marks the most important development in the Rand Silver Zone since the Ruby silver indications at Grady near Red Mountain. It shows silver extends nearly a mile north and east from the original Juanita strike, widening proven ground and signaling deeper mining potential. Miss Dora Taylor acts as night nurse, with Mrs Pearle Baker in general charge, as staff changes unfold.
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Kelly
Rand
Grady
Red Mountain
Gwilver Nome
Juanita
Dora Taylor
Pearle Baker
Denton
Merrick Road Faces Tough Sledding and Rumored Reply Bill
Wrecked autos are common on the Merrick road amid harsh conditions. A recent rumor suggests Hamp Williams has a reply bill to meet. The town laments Hamp Williams and hopes for better luck for Mamp Deserved better luck.
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Merrick
Hamp Williams
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Rand Silver Zone
Meyrick Strike
John
Wray
Joe Bush
Christmas
Atolia
Joeburg
Osdick
Elks, Eagles and Masons
Total
Rand Mining District
Randshire
Africa
Witwatersrand
Ahort
Los Angeles
Transvaal
Pretoria
Clarence Kirk
Miss Turcotte
Trona
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