Western Mining News Highlights Arizona Districts
The Western Newspaper Union notes rising copper output in the Bisbee Warren area and a new vein at Pittsburg Jerome. The Flux mill at Patagonia ships fifteen to twenty carloads of concentrates monthly. Sleeping Beauty section near Globe increases to twenty workers. Tom Reed Road mining district sees rapid strikes and deals. Ruby Copper in Patagonia progresses toward the 450 foot level drift.
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Pittsburg
Patagonia
McClure
Sleeping Beauty
Globe
Tom Reed Road
Ruby Copper Company
Oil Fields and Refinery Plans Hit Major Milestones
The Midwest Company plans a refinery at Chatham with C E Stubbs drawing Pittsburg interest to develop three oil fields at Manderon Bonanza and Cottonwood. A 34 mile Grass Creek to Chat ham pipeline runs full of oil. Ohio Oil Company will drill at Johnny Borner land near Greybull mouth. Columbus Oil Company formed by James S Anderson Elliot A Means and Peter K Means Jr to develop local claims. Local mining says last month’s output in the San Pedro district set records as copper production is expected to rise further. Santa Fé Gold & Copper Company expands its operations.
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Midwest Company
Chatham
C. E
Stubbs
Pittsburg
Manderon
Bonanza
Cottonwood
Grass Creek
Ohio Oil Company
C. R. Welch
Johnny Borner Place
Greybull River
Big Horn Oil & Gas Company
Columbus
James 8. Anderson
Elliot A. Means
Peter K. Means, Jr
Columbus Oil Company
San Pedro
Joe Stewart
Santa Fé Gold & Copper Company
Developments on Cripple Creek Mines Indicate Strong Outlook
Work resumes on Fern B Property Ballcliff Cripple Creek with a deeper ground probe. Ander son and Lacey run fourteen men on the Ballard lease at Telluride’s Ballard mine area finding ore. Kensie lease at 200-foot level Abe Lincolns mine on Gold Hill still yields fair ore. Carver lease at 400-foot level Golden Cycle mine yields high grade ore. Pride of Cripple Creek group near Rim shows ore. Labella property on Bull Hill leased to Potts and associates shows promising form for heavy production soon.
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Ballcliff
Cripple Creek
Telluride
Colorado
Anderson & Lacey
Ballard
Kensie
Goldhill
Carver
Windleater
Bilvertonistrict
Butler
Hail Three Feet Deep Floods Cheyenne and Sybille
A Wyoming storm drenched Cheyenne’s business district with floodwater and damaged stocks. Lightning struck homes in West Cheyenne and trees were hit while no injuries occurred. In Wheatland a cloudburst and hail swept Sybille country leaving three feet of hail in places, killing livestock and destroying ranch buildings. Henry Mudd and family escaped by climbing to safety as their car was carried away.
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Western
Union News Service
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wheatland
Sybille
Henry Mudd
Sybille Cafton
Lightning Spurs Ranch Hand Paralysis in Wyoming
A Saratoga area lightning storm struck Raymond Ault on the Allen ranch near Pass Creek while he mowed, knocking him from his seat. He later grew paraplegic on one side and remained incoherent until a Saratoga doctor treated him at the scene and in Bonneville.
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Saratoga
Torrenta
Allen Ranch
Pass Creek
Raymond Ault
Aige
O Leary Bound to District Court for Shooting
James O Leary a miner has been bound to the district court for shooting Frank Webb and Mrs Leaming biting Grandma Wilson on the head with a revolver and attempting to shoot Mrs O Leary O Leary is suffering a bullet wound to the leg inflicted by neighbor Gamble
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O'Leary
Rawlins
James O'Leary
Frank Webb
Coal Reserve Estimate in Rock Springs Field
The United States Geological Survey estimates about 142 billion tons of coal remain in the Rock Springs field usable within 3,000 feet of the surface and beds at least two and a half feet thick.
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Rock Springs
United States Geological Survey
Crawling Hunter Shot to Death At Cody Ranch
Henry Chapman a leading stockman was accidentally shot and killed while crawling under a fence at Charles Gruel’s ranch. He pulled his gun toward him as it discharged and ended his life. The event occurred in Cody.
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Cody
Henry Chapman
Charles Gruel
Fall of Goat Breaks Miner's Back in Gebo Mine
A coal room fall at Gebo mine injured workers John Juber with a broken back and Branley Lynch with multiple bruises and contusions. The incident occurred during routine mining operations at Thermopolis.
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Thermopolis
John Juber
Branley Lynch
Gebo Wines
Wyoming State News Roundup Highlights Fairs and Incidents
Western Newspaper Union reports on upcoming county fairs across Wyoming including Carbon at Sarat, Park at Cody, Big Horn at Oct 2, and the eleventh annual Wyoming State Fair at Douglas. It notes deaths, shootings, medical cases, a miner’s death, militia encampments, and a trout stocking program, with government survey work in Grass Creek oil region and a push for better telephone service.
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Union News Service
Carbon
Sarans
Park
Cody
Evanston
Big Horn
Douglas
Advances in building toward better limits of comfort and safety
Builders have shifted from wood to safer, more durable methods. In fifteen years progress outpaced the prior half century with cement handling, sheet metal mouldings, and steel veneered doors. Crushed slate surfaced asphalt shingles gain popularity for beauty, weather resistance, and no painting, eight inches wide and four inches exposed.
Fletcher's Castoria Promoted for Infants and Children
Bethere Astoria proclaims Castoria as a safe pure remedy for infants and children with an emphasis on its signature product for soothing crying babies. The advertisement frames Castoria as trusted medicine for young users and highlights parental reassurance.
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Bethere Astoria
Fletcher
Emert Man Reflects On Self-Importance
The text presents a blunt musing by an Emert man who views himself as important while acknowledging concealment of that belief. The fragment hints at vanity and self-perception without clear context or supporting details.
Endless Chain and the Mosquito Campaign Debate
A satirical exchange questions the cost of a river sheet and the winter parlor bill, while noting a summer appropriation to drain the area for the mosquito campaign, reflecting local fiscal concerns and public health priorities.
Cuticura Shaving Ad Highlights All in One Soap
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for shaving shampooing bathing and toilet care. It urges dipping a brush in hot water to lather the face then applying Cuticura Ointment after shaving. Claims velvet-skin relief for sensitive skin with no mug or germs and offers a free sample via postcard request to Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
Aviator Viewed as Aero Aristocrat by Critics
A sharp exchange highlights disdain for a pilot seen as uppish and part of an aero aristocracy. Critics label the aviator as far above common folk while others challenge such elitist views in a pointed social debate.
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Aerostocracy
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Edward Tracey
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Silas O. Torgenson
Frontier Committee
Fort Collins
Platte County
Jackson Hole Frontier Association
Charles Irwin
J. C. Conley
Earl Buteler
A. T. Harris
Manville
Conley
Lusk
Henry Erwin
W. R. Raffoorn
Des Moines
Hat Creek
Reliance
Peter Pavich
8. B. Pearson
Fort
Pine Bluffs
Laramie County
Sheridan
Newcastle
L. BE. Kindell
Pueblo
Colo
Lincoln County Miners’ Hospital
Kendrick
Minnois
Theophiel van ‘Lacke
Powell
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United States Bureau of Fish‘eries
Sheridan Forestry Office
Colorado & Southern
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Story
F. W. Cooper
Brukes
Charles Sklasz
Demebok
Belle Fouche & Northern Telephone Company
Moorcroft
Wycore Punts Baovies Service Commission
Btate
Morgan Ie
Worksoen
Dantied
Omerry
Teesons
Himeelf
Cuticura
Downing
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