Strike in Russell camp yields gold quartz on Waterloo
George Kennie returns from Huckleberry mountain near Cascade with news of a gold quartz strike on the Waterloo, a Russell Mining company claim. Across the Moonlight, copper ore shows solid quantity and high grade at the 10 foot shaft. The King Silver Mining company holds Silver King and Old Alaska claims, with officers elected and plans to push development, boosting Cascade activity.
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George Kennie
Camp Russel
Huckleberry Mountain
Cascade
Spokesman-Review
Rennie
Moonlight
G. A. Stewart
Russell
McGuire
Grand Forks
King Silver Mining Company
Spokane
Waterloo
McGuire Company
Bunker Hill
Alaska
King Silver Company
Cascade City
Kettle River
Russell Camp
Old Alaska
King Silver
Russell Company
W. C. Sampson
Harl J. Cook
H. P. Palmer
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Miner Character and Life in Western Mining World
The piece argues miners prioritize practical needs over aesthetics, valuing good clothing, meals, books, and lodging. It notes their roughness, blunt speech, and endurance, shaped by harsh daily conditions. they remain gentlemen at heart, accepting tough work without complaint.
J H Silverthorn Leaves Cascade for Eastern Visit
J H Silverthorn of Orillia Ontario has gone from Cascade to visit his old home. He landed in New Denver about five years ago, spent three years in the Slocan, and since then has worked in this area. He plans to return in a couple of months perhaps sooner. Keep your eye on Cascade.
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J. H Silverthorn
Orillia
Ont
Cascade
British Columbia
New Denver
Mines in the Slocan Region Stir With New Activity
Five major mining companies including Waukegan and Washington Milling and Sulphide Mountain report rising confidence as rich First Thought reports circulate. Delays in equipment for Waukegan, but crews haul supplies. Colfax notes Sulphide Mountain plans to resume soon. Rossland and Nelson feel labor withdrawals after a credit ban on unemployed miners. Canada Pacific passenger service is near capacity with inbound miners to the Slocan.
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Pierre Lake District
The
Bossburg Journal
Waukegan
Webfoot-La Cache
Gold Bug
Seattle Company
Waukegan and
Washington Milling Company
Colfax
Sulphide Mountain Mining Company
Pomeroy
Haster
Rossland
Nelson
Boundary
Freighting Boom Between Bossburg and Cascade
Freighting activity between Bossburg and Cascade rises as shipments resume and transport demand grows. Local merchants report higher loads and more frequent routes, signaling a recovering freight sector.
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Bossburg
Cascade
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Hugh M’guire
Pierre Lake
Sulphide Mountain
Washington Milling
Seattle