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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
A Galena Illinois note discusses subscription price and post office practices. It contrasts booming newspaper columns with industry confidence and reflects on public opinion and enthusiasm guiding community growth.
The author cautions that mining booms attract risk and narrow gains for locals. He argues wealthy syndicates control profitable properties, while the true worth comes from miners who worked the camps. Now as lead and zinc yields rise, the call is to protect local labor’s long built wealth from outside speculators.
The Chicago Chronicle demonstrates leadership in news gathering with extensive photos of the ruins and vivid description of the catastrophe, surpassing competitors in both number and value. The paper highlights its enterprise in reporting the San Francisco disaster.
Illinois House Speaker Shurtleff drives debate on his primary bill amending a Senate measure. Representative Shanahan takes the gavel as Shurtleff presses for passage amid mixed public opinion. Gillespie and Taggart from the district are noted for their switch and backbone in this legislative moment.
Joseph Skemp of Dubuque, publisher of Skemp and Conley's year book, said the sale has more than met his expectations. A new edition is in preparation featuring a map of the proposed electric line between this city and Platteville.
Platteville hosts a miners Fourth with rock drilling contests and a water tug. The Big Jack Mining Co builds a 100 ton concentrating plant while the Columbia adds a four story hotel wing to become the largest in southwest Wisconsin. The Badger Mining Exchange, Norman school, and local foundry modernize operations as the district prepares for summer crowds.
The week’s shipments total $381,874, $42,834 above the prior mining district record set for the week ending Nov 11, 1905. Zinc shipments rose 2 756 450 pounds with price $11 lower per ton. lead shipments grew 63 180 pounds as lead climbed $10 per ton. Highest zinc price per ton was $44 for four bins at Rob Roy Mining lands including Rachael Keller Mike the Duck and Togo. Assay price ranges from $40 to $41 per ton of 60 percent zinc.
The Milwaukee and Highland Mining Company closed a contract for a 50 ton mill last week but has yet to secure water for operations. No mine in Highland district is paying a dividend. Security Mining works on Rubado tank near the Holsimer range now run by Highland and Franklin Mining. James Kent secured option on 200 acre James Delaney farm at 100 per acre. George Filback shaft reaches lead and dry bone. Red Jacket Mining received a 15 horsepower gasoline engine and hoist for rich mining jack.
Purchasing agents report bids as high as 83 per ton for ore in Webb City district. At least 81.50 was offered yesterday but did not win. Shipments from the Underwriters Land Company and American Zinc Lead Smelting Company reserve stocks boosted total ore pounds and value for the camp for the week ending May 12, 1906.
In Benton Wisconsin the Benton Developing company drills 82 feet and reports 23 feet of almost solid ore with more to come. Etna and other firms strike jack as mining towns bustle with investors and new drilling, sinking, and drifting under way. Wages run two fifty per day as the industry touts potential to attract hundreds of miners and fund further development.
In Mineral Point Wisconsin on May 12 the district shows little change from last week. The overall output remains similar with a projected rise in coming weeks. Lead prices inch higher while jack shows a small decline amid cautious market sentiment.
In Second avenue residents watched a mother squirrel relocate three babies from a church tree to a lawn tree four blocks away. The young clung to the mother as they traveled for hours, a black cat nearby prompting residents to safeguard the nest. A second item notes a Australian woman winning a London singing scholarship after a gramophone recording impressed a professor, aiding her journey to the exam.
R. Bratton, connected with the Block House mine, departed Monday afternoon for Platteville to attend the annual stockholders meeting.
Mayor Scheerer pitched the opening ball as Galena defeated the Dubuque Eagles 4 to 1 in the season opener. Green led a nine hit offense while Strong worked seven innings for Galena and Herberger started for the Eagles. Roth tripled and Friend, Coover, Quinn, and Green contributed key hits in a steady, crowd-pleasing display.
The Ga lena team game with Clinton nine, set for Friday, is postponed because of illness in the Clinton squad. It may be rescheduled for Tuesday.
Geo. Clark, a farmhand for Pierce Richards in East Galena, was kicked by a young colt and severely cut on the face. He was improving in latest reports and recovering at home.
Advertises Stella batiste patterns and washable fabric 29 in width with lawns and shallies available per yard, highlighting summer fabric selections and pricing.
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