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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
10
Western Front advances and German losses dominate the week long summary. British and French actions on various sectors, Russia’s renewed offensives, and U S loans to Allies are noted along with arrests and political moves at home and abroad.
New York lead spot 11 percent asked. Bar silver 78 1/8 cents. Copper casting 29 dollars 12 1/8 cents. Spelter in St Louis 9.09. Boulder tungsten concentrates 60 percent at 17.00 per unit and 22.00 crude ores 60 percent 15.00, 25 percent 9.40, 12.00, 10 percent 8.70.
For the first half of 1917 the Cripple Creek mines and dumps produced 441 740 tons of ore with a gross value of 6 141 737. After 10 percent for losses, the net mint value is 5 527 564. Six months totals show 1 812 080 in dividends paid by companies including Cresson Golden Cycle Portland and others, equal to 23.7 percent of net output.
Operations at the Jerome Verde are being rushed as strikes in the Bisbee Miami Globe districts hinder production. New Cornelia's success spurs activity across other properties while Yucca Tungsten's big mill is delivering excellent results. First shipment receipts from Ray Silver Lead Company at Ray totaled 1200 dollars.
Miners in Leadville vote 641 to 72 to strike while Iron Mask mine near Breckenridge advances. King Solomon in Frisco holds out, and Breckenridge placer output exceeds 100000 dollars for June. Cripple Creek produces 89740 tons worth 1064465.50. Royal Tiger project begins above Swan City. May dividends from 31 mining firms total 11327547, up from 11038170 in May 1916.
The Cobre-Plata Mining and Milling Company with capital of 250000 is incorporated. Mogol lon mill clean-up yielded 1400 lbs bullion and 3 percent high grade concentrates. Atlas Apex group lease in Dona Ana county taken by El Paso men. Willow Creek ore shipped to Salt Lake City smelter for test. Victor American Fuel sold to Hayden Stone for about 3000000. Bridal Chamber mine at Lake Valley reopens for manganese with three car loads daily to Joliet mills. 100 workers, two new hoists.
In the Big Muddy field south of Glenrock the Horse shoe Oil and Gas Company and associates report down 565 feet in gray shale. Salt Creek field projects show expected uptick with several large companies actively drilling or preparing to drill in the next six months.
A powerful explosion at a U S Navy yard caused extensive damage and casualties. Officials probe cause as Emergency crews halt operations and secure the site. Navy personnel respond to the blast amid ongoing investigations and safety reviews.
Vallejo reports six dead and thirty one injured after a massive blast at Mare Island navy yard early Monday. The blast destroyed the black powder storehouse, damaged nearby homes, and sent a large force of naval personnel and marines to control a spreading fire. Justice Department agents moved in from San Francisco to assist the naval investigation.
President Wilson issues a proclamation drafting the entire National Guard into federal service dated to begin by August 5. Wyoming state troops are called for July 25 while Arizona Colorado and New Mexico guards are slated for August 5 for active duty.
Washington farmers reply to President Wilson for allied war needs by predicting a 3,000,000,000 bushel corn crop this year. Never before has such a volume been grown.
A Hamburg Fremdenblatt dispatch reports the entire clerical bloc in the Reichstag except three members backed Mathias Erzberger. He condemned the admiralty and Pan-Germanism, urged peace without annexations or indemnities, and called for a parliamentary form of government in a secret session.
President Wilson appointed former Colorado congressman H. H. Seldomridge as federal mediator for the coal strike at Victor American mines in Gallup New Mexico now held by China Copper and affiliates. He travels to Gallup with James F. Moran and Warren Pippin of United Mine Workers District 165 following.
A Kingman special dispatch says the Golconda mine in Golconda Arizona near Phoenix has been closed by I. W. W. activities. About two hundred miners are reportedly out of work due to the shutdown.
Amsterdam report in the Lokal Anzeiger claims the new Austrian cabinet will resign and a new ministry is already in formation. The name of the incoming officials and dates are not provided.
A long list of Arizona items follows including Jerome clerks securing an eight hour day, new Catholic church dedication in Miami, miners returning to Bisbee, Red Cross fund drive totals, and various labor, tax, and land news across the state. Local strikes in Bisbee and Globe-Mmiami face federal intervention, with Copper interests seeking aid and consolidation of defense efforts.
Hay recalls Whistler in a long bright studio with a mirror over a Georgian looking glass. He notes Whistler’s practice using three foot long brushes and a wide range of motion to judge drawing from the canvas and model in reflections.
In a muddled courtroom scene a prosecutor questions a defendant about distance between two towns. The witness responds with a wheezy pun, the attorney mishears, and the judge corrects with a dry quip. The exchange leaves all parties sensing an error.
A Christmas party scene unfolds as a guest offers almonds and raisins with a remark that the request carries a kiss penalty. A young lady asks her husband for guidance, and the man notes a marital arrangement that the husband must settle his wife’s liabilities as well.
A joke centers on Jones praised as a golden-mouthed speaker. The gag reveals his oratory prowess springs from a dental polish or treatment rather than perseverance, highlighting a comic misunderstanding in a commercial setting.
The saying notes that looming storms and trouble appear darker at a distance and soften as they draw near, suggesting a common view of approaching difficulties seeming less severe up close.
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