Mineral Point Zinc Works Sees Large Untapped Potentials
The Mineral Point zinc region stands as a major future industrial center in southwest Wisconsin. The Zinc Oxide Works and Sulphuric Acid Works illustrate vast capital needs and ambitious growth, with ongoing prospecting and regional promotion by The Galena Tribune to attract investors while cautioning against overoptimism.
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Mineral Point
Wisconsin
Tribune
the Tribune
Galena Tribune
Calumet Baking Powder Works At Mineral Point Discusses Openness
The article describes Calumet Baking Powder and dry-bone labeling amid plentiful stock and a coal-driven operation. It notes Santa Fe freight cars tied to Colorado ore, extensive coal screenings, and a sulphuric acid plant with a daily output near 50 000 pounds. The works, located beside the C M St P railroad, ship by rail to eastern markets and anticipate growth if ore supplies rise, predicting Mineral Point’s rise as a busy lead and zinc center.
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Santa Fe
Colorado
Joplin
Killed Near Freeport On Western Line
Freeport Michigan May 31 P J Murray roadmaster of the southwestern division of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad was killed near Cordova this afternoon The manner of death is not known but it is believed his speeder tipped over flinging him against the rail rendering him unconscious His car was found near the body confirming the theory
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Freeport
P. J. Murray
Southwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Cordova
Kankakee Denies Charge Over State Hospital Blame
Superintendent J C Corbus of the Illinois Eastern Insane hospital refutes Edgar county poorhouse officials claim that the Kankakee institution caused Mary Josephine Eck to miscarry or give birth in Peoria hospital, insisting the hospital bears no responsibility for her condition.
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Kankakee
J. C. Corbus
Illinois Eastern Insane Hospital
Edgar County Poorhouse
Mary Josephine Eck
Peoria
Adjourned Until Monday in Circuit Court
The circuit court adjourned until Monday afternoon at 1 30. Little business occurred today and several cases of interest are expected Monday before the court. It is likely indicted defendants will be arrested and brought to the city by then. Clerk Roy Heer noted a funeral for the late Judge Show at 4 PM Sunday. Ladies white canvas oxfords at Coatsworth's for 9 8c.
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Circuit Court
Roy Heer
Mt. Carroll County
Galena Falls to Moline 11 8 in Thursday Game
Galena baseball team returns from trip to Morrison Muscatine and Moline. They lost to Moline 11 to 8 on Thursday as Pete Cooyer led with four hits and Moses Parish added a three bagger. Morrison team to visit for two games. Pittlington arrives as new pitcher. Martin Green expected to play shortstop relieving Coover.
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Moline
Muscatine
Decoration Day
Galena
Morrison
Tracey
Pete Cooyer
Moses Parish
Pitttington
Platteville
Martin Green
George Green
Bis
McKee
Murray
O'Day
Fesler
Rudd
Koll
Mose Parish
Maloney
Parish
Owens
Billings
Chayka
Wood
Citta Seem
Kane
Quinn
Coover
Meneguin
Owen
Kerr
Strong
Strang
Galena Independents
Conver
Ia Fawn
Lee
Baseball game summary between Galena and Moline
Two base hits by McKee and Murray highlight a game with Parish on the mound for Galena and Eis for Moline. Parish issued two walks and struck out five while Eis fanned eight. Menequin and Kell were hit by pitches. Quinn stole three bases and Maloney added another. Fesler and Murray had sacrifice hits. Galena left three on base while Moline left six. Umpire Armbright. Time 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Galena
McKee
Murray
Parish
Eis
City Council Aims to Pave Franklin Street and Number Corners
The Gaena city council meets next Tuesday to consider paving Franklin Street from St Mary’s Church to Main Street and to decide on numbering houses and placing street names at corners. Action on both matters depends on contracts and post office mail delivery requirements, with several members supportive of the planned improvements.
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Galena
Franklin Street
St. Mary’s Church
Main Street
Post Office Department
Terrible death of P. J. Merry near Savanna
P. J. Merry, 45, former Savanna resident and railroad roadmaster, died after his gasoline speeder plunged on a Milwaukee road grade east of Savanna. He was ejected, died before a freight and passenger train passed over him, limbs severed. He lived in Savanna, survived by wife and four children, funeral set for 2 p.m. tomorrow.
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P. J. Merry
Savanna
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Merry
Assassin Is Arrested After Attempt On Alfonso
Madrid June 1 The man who threw the bomb at King Alfonso has been captured and confessed detailing the attack. General Weyler, former governor general of Cunha, was seriously wounded and five others are dying. Wedding announced George Bonadour of this city and Miss Lucy Bartell of Hinzel Green will wed June 6.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Weyler
Cunha
George Bonadour
Martin Bonadour
Misa Lucy Bartell
Hinzel Green
Carnival Opens Next Week With Early Tents On Main Street
At an Eagles meeting plans are set for a carnival opening next Thursday with a local office likely. The city expects many visitors and fine weather, while grafters and beggars target carnival crowds. Tents are rising and most shows will be confined to Commerce Street. About 50 carnival workers are in town, with more arriving soon as preparations finish by Tuesday afternoon.
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Eagles
Galena
Main Street
Commerce Street
Cherries Arrive as First Market Offerings of Season
Local dealers received the first cherries of the season today with good quality fruit. A few strawberries were noted, but there were no cherries on the market yesterday. Supply is short and not expected to bulk up until the home grown crop ripens in several days.
Yates Will Not Withdraw Campaign Preparations At Springfield
Yates followers met in Springfield Tl on June 1 to prepare for the campaign. Yates stated he does not intend to withdraw from the race. Also noted are minor items including a hospice sale and a police injury report.
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Yates
Springfield
Music street duo plays drums and reed instrument
Two Italian or Greek men formed a small street band this morning. One man played drums while the other handled a reed instrument. They toured storefronts, then collected nickels before returning to street performances, a neighborhood nuisance likened to a chaotic medical ritual.
Disbarment Fight Roils Senate Over Senator Smoot
Washington June 1 Senator Smoot was barred from the Senate by a 7 to 5 vote of the committee on privileges amid calls to oust Senator Burton of Kansas. Senator Bailey proposed expulsion for Burton, linked to a get rich quick scheme as the Smoot controversy overshadowed Capitol proceedings. Senator Adams of Pennsylvania reportedly died this morning by self-inflicted action amid financial reverses.
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Washington, D. C
Robert Adams
Pennsylvania
Spain
Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges
Senate
Burton
Bailey
Kansas
Struck Ore at Last Near Black Jack Mine
A report from four miles from town notes a successful strike on the James Shannon land near the Black Jack mine after long drilling. Earlier holes showed sulphur but no ore until a fine sheet of black jack was found, with continued mining expected. Other local mines like Pittsburg-Benton Etna Empress Old Bell Ida and Jack of Clubs anticipate mill work and expanding operations as more ore bodies emerge.
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James Shannon
Black Jack
Benton
Pittsburg-Benton
Sheffer
Etna
Ewing
Benton Development Company
Empress
Ida
Jack of Clubs
Quinlan Digwings
Grikas
Base Ball Goods and Shoes Sale at J W Coatsworth
Bas ball goods offered with low prices on bats gloves masks and body protectors. Special line of Spalding products and full outfits advertised. Shoe sale Saturday June 2 includes a free silk fan with every pair sold. J W Coatsworth.
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Mitta Osee
Spalding
J. W. Coataworth
Marsden mine output and tribute system details 1879 1880
Insights from foreman Stephen Klass and contemporaries on the Marsden mine near Galena. Early superintendent reports reveal ore volumes, shaft work, and mine conditions, with notes on zinc ore, water inflows, and shifting production costs around 1879 1880. Reports discuss ore on hand, per May 1880 figures, and the shift to tribute labor and scale of employment as operations faced profitability pressure.
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James Hutton
Waukesha
Marsden
Galena
The
Tribune
Old
Peru Company
Peru
Illnois Zinc Company
Klass
Stephen
Navy
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J. W. Reed
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J. W. Coatsworth
Black Hawk Aerle No. 952
J. J. Eulberg
W. Pres
Coatsworth's
Essman Adams
100Tas
Untlof
Coatsworths
Marsden Black Jack
Fullershagt
Council Hill
August Peine
Waon
August Penne
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