Illinois begins survey of northern lead and zinc fields
The Illinois geological department starts a thorough survey of the lead and zinc region in Jo Daviess county with M Scheflow and M J Predee guiding a field party. Maps and charts will be printed after completion for distribution to interested parties. The survey runs from the state line southward over months, visiting every mine and prospect.
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State of Illinois
Illinois
Galena
Jo Daviess County
M. Scheflow
Elgin
M. J. Predee
St. Louis
Geological Department of the State
Geological Department of the State of
Wisconsin
Grant County
Ilinois
Geological Department of
Russell Mine Shows Strong Production and Growing Prospects
The Russell mine continues producing a solid mineral run and improving prospects as development proceeds. The incline shaft reaches 108 feet with a small water accumulation at the bottom. pumping may be needed once the shaft reaches 115 feet to control the flow.
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Russell
Blewett Prospect Near City Hits Black Jack Vein
William H. Blewett reports a promising strike of black jack on his farm near the city. He plans machinery installation soon to develop the prospect and expects a larger ore body when the shaft reaches ten to fifteen feet deeper.
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William H. Blewett
Hazel Green Mine Near Drainage Soon
Word from Hazel Green says the new machinery at the Hazel Green mine, put in operation yesterday, is working very satisfactorily and the mine will be drained of water by Monday. Once drained, a large force of miners will resume operations as prospects had been bright before the fire.
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Hazel Green
Joplin Ore Market Faces Mixed Zinc and Lead Prices
zinc prices in Joplin week report show no higher than 47 dollars per ton, Webb City cites up to 48 dollars, assay basis 42 to 45 dollars for 60 percent zinc. Lead prices slide to 72 dollars per ton closing, after reaching 76 dollars earlier. producers not in touch with smelting see unexpected drop as mills shut for Fourth of July.
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Joplin
Webb City
Ore Sold at Potosi Mining District Adds Mills and Rates
Grant Mining and Lumber at Potosi reports good ore flow and strong sales this week. J J Gray ore buyer has been at Potosi. Kendall and White and Krog Webster mines sold much ore as mining stays active. Creston Point Mining near Potosi installs a Galena Iron Works mill. Krog Webster mill nearing completion. Teamsters raise haulage to 1 25 per ton. two tons per load and two trips per day. Keystone Driller installs long distance line at Platteville office linking B B and Farmers systems with stock in waterrooms and supply store. Hawser drill ropes and 4 inch pipe casing offered.
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R. A. Bratton
Potosi
Wis
Bratton
Grant Mining and Lumber Company
Grant
J. J. Gray
Kendall and White
Krog-Webster
Creston Point Mining Company
Galena Iron Works Company
Keystone Driller Company
Platteville
Monroe Block
Farmer's
Mine Work Advances at Kodatz Site in Mineral Point
Brown at Kodatz secures contract for early power plant construction. Bar crossing with sulphur indicates progress. Sulphur-rich ore being brought to surface daily.
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Kodatz
Zinc and Lead Shipments Fall in July 7 1906 District Report
Weekly zinc and lead shipments show weak demand and price pressure as smelters cut prices. A stock of 3500 tons plus 4000 tons production left little margin, resulting in a weak market with 3800 tons shipped. Purchasers offered lower prices amid light demand. Predictions suggest variable buying orders next week.
Mining strike yields strong lead sheet at Ross shaft
The Ross shaft reveals a four foot thick lead seam during drift. Ten men are at work and more may be employed. Advance Mining reports a good strike on Settle land with sulphur and blonde found in the first hole. Vivian shaft on Linden road reaches ore beds at 45 feet while Peacock shaft stands at 70 feet.
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Ross
Advance Mining Company
Settle
Vivian Mining Company
Linden Road
Peacock
Temby Mining Company
Hazel Patch ore market and local mine activity update
The week opens steady with prices for lead, jack, dry bone and sulfur. Hazel Patch contracts with Allis Chalmers for a 100 ton concentrating mill near Milwaukee. Multiple local mines Essex Advance O Hare Hoare lead to rapid developments and new mills near depots. Goebel mine watching progress. Liverpool concentrator and Homesite mill prep underway.
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Hazel Patch Company
Allis Chalmers Company
Milwaukee
Tripoli
Highland mining activity and ore progress near Galena and Highland
The Highland Mining and Franklin Mining companies report new boilers by Galena Iron Works and pumps to fill a dam in Dry Bone Hollow. Rich ore, rich lead and jack, and several shafts and drills advance at Lampe Imhoff, Kennedy Delaney, Wm Carr, Imhoff ten acres, Rubado, Fecht, and Clark lands as new plants and sales plans unfold.
St Anthony Mining to Build New 100-Ton Mill
The St Anthony Mining company plans a new 100 ton mill and confirms a certainty to construct it. Ongoing drilling on their 400 acre tract aims to strike multiple zinc ranges as exploration continues.
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St. Anthony
Benton and Galena Mines Boost Fourth of July Trade
The Tribune reports rapid growth in mining coverage reaching from California to Boston. In Chicago on July 5, thirty thousand shares were subscribed with W. G. Bennett and others present. The paper details drill plans at St Anthony, new machinery at Highland, ore production north of the mill, and rail schedule changes at Whitson Junction improving Lake Wisconsin district traffic. Benton notes strong mining activity, upcoming mills, and a $1700 Fourth of July gate total signaling a vibrant town.
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the Tribune
California
Boston
St. Anthony
Chicago
W. G. Bennett
Messrs. Walters
Brooks
Ross
Lyman
Lewis
Galena Tribune
United States
Joplin
Benton mining upgrades promise busy season for teamsters
The Jug Handle mill will be moved to Benton from Aurora with a 125 ton capacity and 10 hour runs, costing about 2000 to dismantle transport and reassemble. The Etna and Empress mills expand capacity as operations continue alongside cross cutting at Pittsburg Benton. Bids for a 100 ton mill contract due July 11 with operation by October 1.
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Aurora
Webb City
Shullsburg Mining Camp Attracts Outside Capital And Power Expansion
Shullsburg miners report heavy outside interest in local propositions and private visitor support from Janesville Milwaukee and eastern points. Fourteen power plants including pumping outfits have been contracted for and will be installed as soon as ready. A new drilling company commits to 10000 feet of prospect work. The Lake Superior reports another jack strike on the Cope land estate with water running off the hill side. The Lucky Hit Brown Croft and Dewey operate while Hawthorne stalls due to a Dubuque Smedley works accident and will be ready by the 15th. The Shullsburg shaft is sinking and the 8. and J. expects machinery this week. The Oxford encounters a heavy mixed ore sheet over the Shullsburg Hawthorne and 8. and J. ranges. The St. Paul plans westward line extension. Traveling from Shullsburg to Platteville or Mineral Point is slow, harming traffic. Citizens last issue ordered many extra copies mailed nationwide. The Linden camp reports its biggest ore strike on the Glanville extension owned by Wm Viel, with 40 acres south of Ross. Cuttings show solid one-foot jack. Linden shipments will be light this week. The Golden Rod north of Platteville Linden shows dgg-tooth spar and sulphur in ore bearing zone.
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Highland Mining Company
Galena Iron Works Company
Highland and Franklin Mining Company
Franklin Mining Company
Lampe & Imhoff
Lampe and Imhoff
Highland
Engels
R. M. Kennedy
Security Mining Company
Kennedy and Delaney
Wm. Carr
Imhoff
Holamier
Bernard
Theodore Rubado
Jacob Fecht
Clark Mining Company
Clark Company
Clark Land
Milwaukee and Highland
Bering Land
St. Anthony Mining Company
Chicago-Benton
Dawson
Temple Land
Chicago
Sallie Waters Rnd
Davidson
Keel and Anderson
Wiseman Mining Company
Benton
Chas. McFarland
Cuba City
W. R. Buchan
W. B. Vail
The
Fox
McCarty
Shullsburg
Janesville
Milwaukee
Lake Superior
Jack
Copeland
Hole No
Dewey
Hawthorne
Smedley
Dubuque
Oxford
St. Paul
Platteville
Mineral Point
United States
Linden Camp
Glanville Extension
Wm. Viel
Ross
Linden
Platteville-Linden
Labor strike halts ore shipments at Grana mine
A labor strike at the Grana mine disrupts operations at the profit producer. No ore shipments are reported from Harker this week. Output for the week ending July 7, 1906 shows zinc totals for Platteville Cuba City Galena and other plants with varying tonnages.
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Grana
Harker
Platteville
Cuba City
Duiboo
Rene
Galena
Mineral Point OMG Ey Ost Veeps Buncombe Hazel Green
Mineral Point report lists totals and figures for Sulphur Montfort with 125000 value and 856150 33320 shown in unreadable OCR fragment. Names Buncombe Hazel Green appear as places or entities in the segment.
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Buncombe-Hazel Green
Claude Bennett Dies After Illness
Claude Bennett died in the early hours of Wednesday after several days of illness. The community received the news with sincere regret and the funeral is planned for Friday.
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Claude Bennett
Brother of Marshal Ware visits Galena from Africa
James Ware, brother of Marshal Ware, arrived from Cape Colony via England and Quebec. He will spend several weeks in Galena and nearby, sharing views on conditions in South Africa and noting American opportunities, wages, and farming yields. He plans to visit Washington New York and Boston before returning east.
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Marshal Ware
America
James Ware
Cape Colony
West Africa
Galena
Ware
Africa
England
Quebec
Canada
Chicago
Marshal
Mr. Ware
South Africa
Fresh Air Children Seeks Homes for Chicago Charities Outing
The Kings Daughters promote placing Chicago Bureau of Charities fresh air children in homes for two weeks. About 4 000 invited last year while 12 000 applied. at least 3 000 in need of country respite. Children travel to Galena on July 28 with rail transport and an attendant. Send names to Tribune for potential placement.
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King’s Daughters
Chicago Bureau of Charities
Bureau of Charities
Chicago
Galena
Tribune
Oil Flow 1 Stoppped at Sand Prairie Well
William Simpson reports oil strikes near Sand Prairie have sparked excitement as drillers move back from the river to continue testing. Quick sand halted one flow, with several wells struck but abandoned for testing. The company plans more holes to overcome sand and develop the field near Hanover.
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William Simpson
Simpson
Sand Prairie
Hanover
Death of Mrs. Harry Padden in Chicago
News from Chicago reports the death of Mrs. Harry Padden formerly Anna Feury. She was well known in this area as a former resident and leaves many friends in mourning.
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Harry Padden
Chicago
Market Report from Chicago Cattle and Hog Prices
Today’s market shows cattle receipts at 2100 with steady tone. Steers and cows move within set ranges, with yearlings and feeders showing varied values. Hog receipts reach 23000 with price improvements of six to ten cents across good to choice grades and byproduct cuts.
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Chicago
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Knoxville
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Keskep
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Blewett Farm
Hazel Green Mine
Wiscon
SIN Camp
Sters
Missouri
Duenweg Ee
Galena Enterprise
Sane
Spurgeon
Baxter Springs
Carthage
Neck City
W. A. Goebel
Goebel
Kieffer
Essex
O'Hare
Hoare Lead and Zinc Company
Liverpool
Homesite
Highland Highland
Mr. Hayward
Northwestern
Whitson Junction
Milwaukee Highland
Powers Mining Machinery Company of
Etna
Cottingham
Central House
Pittsburg-Benton
Montfort
Benton Development Company
Pittsburg
Pratt and Crawhall
J. P. Byrnes
Mifflin
Lena
Ditions
Farmer
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