Northport Smelter Strike Standoff Draws Pinkerton Tactics
A Northport Washington dispute pits smelter owners against unionized workers led by the Smelter Men's Union. A Pinkerton detective is hired to manage the fight as the company plans to house 400 600 workers on site and establish company stores and housing. Pickets guard access and a deadline is set at the smelter, with miners from Rossland and Nelson involved and the Western Federation of Miners backing the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur d’Alene
Northport
Wash
Pinkerton
Washington
Rossland
Nelson
Spokesman-Review
Swayne
Spokane
Western Federation of Miners
Mineral Act notices for Grand Forks Yale District claims
Notices by Albert E Ashcroft agent for W H Latta and Isaac H Hallett for Mollie Tredwell Olimas and other mineral claims in Grand Forks Mining Division. They state intent to apply for Certificates of Improvements within sixty days and that action under section 37 must be commenced before issuance. Dated June and April 1901.
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Grand Forks
Yale District
Texag Creek
Christina Lake
Albert BR
Ashcroft
W. H. Latta
Albert E
Ashcrop
P. L
Tredwell
Olimas
Summit Camp
Isaac H. Hallut
James F. Cunningham
A. D
H. Hallett
Certificate of Haprovements and Mining Notice in Wellington
Jenne H. Hallett on behalf of Lara Showquest and other Free Miners applies for a Certificate of Improvements to pursue a Crown Grant for the Hard Cash claim in Wellington. The action must commence within sixty days, dated May 4, 1901, with stops and travel details noted for rail service from Spokane to Buffalo via the O. R. & N. Co.
Pan American Delineator July 1901 and Great Northern steamers
The Pan American Issue of The Delineator for July 1901 is praised for its superior half-tone and color plates and up-to-date fashion plates. It costs 1 dollars per year or 15 cents per copy. A report suggests Great Northern may operate freight and passenger steamers between Northport and Revelstoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Northport
Revelstoke
Gladstone Brieflets from the Burnt Basin Mines and Norway Mountain
June 7 1901 notes say Grant Bros miners in Burnt Basin and Norway Mountain with McKay packing. Bert Rae arrival from Rossland to inspect Tammany group. J Munn recovered from a lame back and works claims. Hall and C P Operator Coryell stay active. Hotel owner Martin Johnson optimistic on summer business and local mine prospects. Munro surveys a dam. Pete hopes for another Bonanza. Road surveying delayed by heavy snow. Mother Lode manager Henry Jackson may start work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Bros
Burnt Basin
Norway Mountain
McKay
Bert Rae
Rossland
J. Munn
Hall
Coryell
R. P
Martin Johnson
Glandstone Hotel
Gladstone
P. A. Munro
Cascade
Prospectors Face Rockfall Narrow Escape In Basin Area
June 12 1901 reports heavy rain delaying mining work with prospectors J Munn and R P Hall narrowly escaping a collapsing rock on the mountain bel lows damaged and hauled to town for repair. Court week ends peacefully after arbitration. Officer Dinsmore surveys wagon road prospects while Dan Clark returns from Burnt Basin and Sandner and Griffin join the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Munn
R. P. Hall
Gladetore
Dinsmore
Gladstone
Dan Clark
Burnt Basin
Roseland
Also Mentioned on This Page
White Bros
Jewelers
Opticians
Briar Street
H. E. Woodland & Co
Fraser & CO
W. R. Megaw
General Merchant
Fisher
Robert Prebilsky
M. F. Kraus
Proprietress Johnson Block Lodging House
First Ave
Tee
Wmn
Bridge Street
Coeur D'Alene
W. M. Wolverton
Wellington
Jenne H. Hallett
Lara Showquest
George R. Naden
Mary McArthur
I. H. Hallett
Buffalo
Palouse
Algo
H. M. ApAma
Riverside Avenue
The
Messrs. Sandner and
Griffin
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