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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
5
Nome reports a wild rush of stampeders and speculators staking vast tracts along coastal beach and tundra. Delays and overlapping claims threaten title integrity and invite heavy legal battles. reform of mining laws is urged while railroad plans loom as potential monopolies.
The report notes widespread staking across districts with claims in multiple areas, foreshadowing potential disputes if gold proves valuable. Weather has been favorable, travel easier than expected, and Nome quiet as miners crowd towns along the coast. Despite scarce money, many expect rocketing profits next summer, with high costs for coal and wood and mail rates at one dollar per letter.
A well posted mining man says Madison County gold output this year will double last year with the county leading the state. W H Wright at Difelda reports vein extension south of the lava upheaval near El Neda. Kearsarge mine at Summit under Damours shows up well with a 2 stamp mill and plan for a concentrator. Norris enjoys booming activity as Mikesell McKennon Drake ship a forty ton high grade ore and A R Landis ships another car load. Hon Fred Gibson notes steady healthy outputs in Sterling district.
An advertisement at the Wax Works touts Allen's Foot-Ease to relieve tired, swollen feet, sweating, corns, bunions, and blisters. It claims foot relief from wearing tight shoes and promotes trial packaging free, with price 25 cents and availability at druggists and shoe stores. It also mentions a shoe sale at Tasell's and a wax works attraction drawing crowds.
Butte correspondent notes Bitter Mountain Mining Co sells stock in Boston though Snowball claim near Butte is small and undeveloped. Company led by George H Savage with lease on Berlin claim, no vein found yet, and overall prospects remain speculative despite ties to nearby major mines. John Fraser of Boston visits Butte to inspect.
Marysville investors from Butte will visit the Montana Standard site next Saturday to inspect progress. About 7000 dollars have been spent on development in the past year. The tunnel begun over a year ago is 450 feet long, with rich gold ore stringers found and expectation of the main ore body within 900 feet of depth.
Renewed activity spreads to Edith May Tycon Gem and Mountain Chief as copper strikes appear near the Speculator line. The Gem shows strong prospects while Edith May yields copper glances. McIntyre Tobin and others lease Old Joe Fraction north of the Modoc. Burke and Balaklava will operate after court settlement, with Burton overseeing and Corbett involved.
An old notice lists vendors and discounts including Morris Woolen Co and Tarcell's with suits, pants, and sewing machines for rent. It promotes a closing out sale with only twenty days left and urges buying for self and family.
Advertisement notes a remedy named French Tansy Tablets claimed to relieve painful and irregular menses. Produced by A. Augendre in Paris and sold by Newbro Drug Co. in Butte Montana for $2 per box by mail, securely sealed.
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