Coyote and Kelly mine tensions loom over Cotinued notes
By John CC. Wray land district mining news covers ongoing conflicts as Alfred Harrell of the Kelly mine faces lawsuits and a personal grudge influencing titles. It notes stockholders’ ties to the Coyote and Randsburg Silver Mining Co. and mentions Harrell's vacation timing. Mittendorf reports his father Louis Mittendorf's illness but recovery allows him to return to the Coyote mine. Thomas L. Royal and his wife return from Catalina Island amid lively Mingie Island fish stories.
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John CC. Wray
Coyote
Harrell
Kelly Mine
Randsburg Silver Mining Co
Big Mine
Alfred Harrell
New Orleans
Jack Nosser
Thomas L. Royal
Catalina Island
Randsburg
Mingie Island
North Rand mining progress in favorable weather
North Rand district work advances as weather allows with deepening in all properties. North Rand Company shows a strong early performance. Directors William Quackenbus and J J Nagser travel to Bakersfield to supervise, Val Schmidt heads to Randsburg for Waldemere Ninespot Vienna claims, and tungsten prospects gain interest after tariff changes. Prospectors foresee rising activity in October and November as clear weather returns.
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North Rand
North Rand Company
William Quackenbus
J. J. Nagser
North Rand Board of Directors
Bakersfield
Val Schmidt
Randsburg
Waldemere
Vienna
Stringer
Schmidt
Desert
Death Valley
Trap Socials In Rand District Sparks Quirky Fun
Pioneer Madeline Hall starts a novel social fad in Rand mining town with a mouse trap guessing game. Guests pick traps, await the click, then gather in a lean-to to inspect catches. Tessie wins Friday night with five correct guesses. Also notes recovery of Fred Miller and Miss Anna Thompson’s Los Angeles trip and Fashion updates.
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Madeline Hall
Rand
Tessie
Billy Anderson Opens Studebaker 6 Agency by California Theatre
Billy Anderson will open his new agency quarters and service station next to the California Theatre for the Studebaker 6 car line.
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Billy Anderson
Studebaker
California Theatre
Breakfast wager ties old LA figures to Randsburg ruse
Tom Morris, a longtime Los Angeles resident, follows a fake Randsburg boom tale to a camp and meets a Printer correspondent. He bets that Tommy Garrity, formerly with John Brink, runs a Houser House lunch counter and will recognize him and cook eggs to order. The Printer pays as Garrity serves soft eggs and water on toast, and Morris says he has not seen Garrity since 1915 during the Tungeten boom.
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Tom Morris
Los Angeles
Randsburg
Tommy Garrity
John Brink
Houser
Morris
Garrety
Garrity
Carpenter returns from San Francisco mining engineers convention
Jay Carpenter arrived Friday night returning from San Francisco where he attended a convention of mining engineers. Mrs Carpenter accompanied him on the trip and joined in the social functions provided for delegates and their families.
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Jay Carpenter
San Francisco
White House Cafe Renovation Impresses Residents
The White House Cafe has been renovated with new furnishings and paint, presenting a fresh light decor. Mrs. McCann’s aprons, always immaculate, are described as exceptionally clean, contrasting with the old cafe’s walls.
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White House
As & Paper
New Ping
Bakersfield Heat Dims Weekend Leisure Pleasures
Mrs. George HI Phillips and Mrs. Mac Blue spent the week end in Bakersfield but found the hot weather harsh both day and night. They enjoyed the visit yet lament Bakersfield’s warmth, noting limited good picture shows during their stay in the Mojave desert comparison.
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George HI. Phillips
Mac Blue
Bakersfield
Mojave Desert
Mrs Kelly Excursion to Honolulu Aids Health Recovery
Friends announce Mrs John W Kelly’s health greatly improved by sea voyage to Honolulu. On arrival she joined shipboard side excursions and Edith Coons reports the party enjoyed a wonderful time. Mrs Kelly has practically recovered from surgery prior to September 11.
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John W. Kelly
Honolulu
Mrs. Kelly
Steamship Company
Edith Coons
George Alderson Joins Sam Morris in Mining Office
George Alderson son of Harry Alder son of the Coyote mine dropped into camp on Friday from the San Joaquin valley where he spent the summer. He has joined forces with Sam Morris and will manage the office business of Morris who is engaged in the mining exchange business. Morris plans to depart for Los Angeles and San Francisco for a mining deal nearing completion.
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Mittendorf
Los Angeles
Louis Mittendorf
George Alderson
Harry Alderson
Coyote
San Joaquin Valley
George
Sam Morris
Mining Exchange
Mr. Morris
San Francisco
Rand mining district stock listing boosts Baltic market
The Mezpah Montana stock heads to the Los Angeles Mining Exchange soon. More Rand district companies may follow as Baltic strikes spark a rush. Within 24 hours the first installment sold, with offers around fifty cents awaiting bids.
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Mezpah-Montana
Los Angeles Mining Exchange
Rand
Baltic
Stidebaker's Best on Anderson's Stage Line
Wm. Anderson, operator of the Anderson stage line, orders a large Six sedan equipped with a rear baggage rack and disk wheels. The luxury car, shipped directly from the factory, will likely transport passengers to and from Los Angeles.
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Wm. Anderson
Los Angeles
Anderson
Dick Faulk Drives Maxwell and Welcomes New Baby Boy
Dick Faulk formerly of Baretow shows off a Maxwell and his pride in his new baby boy. The article notes the two chief topics of conversation in his tensorial parlors are the car and the child.
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Dick Faulk
Baretow
Osdick White Metal mine sold to Los Angeles buyer
The White Metal mine at Osdick was sold by H. W. Smith Chas. Norman and Robert Burns to A. L. Jameson of Los Angeles. The claim lies south of the Grady Lease and transfer completes a local mining transaction.
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Osdick
H. W. Smith
Chas. Norman
Robert Burns
A. L. Jameson
Los Angeles
Grady
Almond Hotel in Randsburg Remains Mining Travelers Hub
The Almond Hotel at Randsburg continues as a headquarters for mining and commercial men with a large lobby, writing desk, and ready stationery supplies. The Printer has long supplied the Almond, and this week we received another order from Mr. Chambers for stationery.
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Randsburg
Chambers
Prospectors Find Gold Vein Near Hard Cash Claim
T. B. Peterson, a veteran prospector, worked a cool spell last week near the California group adjoining the Hard Cash claim and found croppings of native quartz with free gold. He plans to develop the vein further, sinking along its portion.
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T. B. Peterson
California
Pete
Bisbee and Bray Merchant Finds Good Mining Prospects
R R Bray of the Bisbee and Bray company reports strong mining workings and development. He predicts future news of significance from the Silver Mining and Milling Co. prospects after a weekend visit.
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R. R. Bray
The
Bisbee and Bray Shall
Silver Mining and Milling Co
Bray
Desert Scout Ruffel Heads Capitalists to View League Prospects
D. C. Ruffel, tied to the desert from dry wash camps to today, arrived from Los Angeles with a group of capitalists to examine possible chances for a league.
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D. C
Miners and Residents Move Through Camp Enroute Home
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Williams and Wadie pass through camp on the way to their Los Angeles home. Visitors see little activity as miners and workers change shifts every eight hours, with some on opposite schedules or out prospecting.
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San Diego
San
Free milling ore reported from King Solomon mine drift
Samples of ore from a drift at the 300 foot level in the King Solomon mine indicate free milling high grade ore. A stop at the Big Butte during Superintendent Bert Hickman’s absence revealed very good free milling ore in a car at the mouth of the shaft.
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King Solomon
Big Butte
Bert Hickman
Shait
Tehachapi Triumph Over Rand Teams In Close 11-10 Game
Players from all local leagues met at Mojave to face Tehachapi as the 11 to 10 result favored Tehachapi. The event raised receipts for A. B. Midgley who was injured this season. A large Rand camp delegation attended and Pete Osdick, Rand manager, drove to the game after filling his car.
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Tehachapi
Mojave
A. B. Midgley
Rand
Pete Osdick
Mining firm advertises minerals from Kingman plant for sale
We recently purchased the Keystone Consolidated Mines Company plant at Mineral Park near Kingman Arizona. We offer for sale at attractive prices and for immediate shipment the following minerals and materials.
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Keystone Consolidated Mines Company
Mineral Park
Kingman
Arizona
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