Mining notes and person als from the Inland Northwest
An article reports on lime rock discovery near Marcus Washington a near inexhaustible limestone quarry and tests showing superior lime quality. It notes coal on the north fork of the Kettle River and summarizes ore shipments from Kaslo and activity in Basil area mines. It mentions prospects along Marcus Republic railway and local smelter plans in Grand Forks. It details crews at various mines, new tunnels, and rising mining profits, with emphasis on silver lead riches in Coeur d Alenes and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettle River
Marcus, Wash
Grand Forks
Cambria
Burnt Basin
Chicago
R. Darrow
Kaslo
American Boy
Spokane
Tamarack Group Development Syndicate
Tamarack
Slocan
B. C
Springer Creek
Jay P. Graves
Granby Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company
Granby
Marcus
Republic
Reco
J. M. Harris
Harris
Tammany Group
Bert Rea
Rossland
Pickering
le Roi
Trail Smetter
Iron Mask
Enterprise
McGhee
Victoria
Shamrock Mountain
Cascade
LD. C. Beach
Frank Starkey
Butte Mining News and Regional Developments
The year sees stable smoke levels in Butte and payrolls exceeding two million dollars monthly. Mammoth ore shipments total 59,128 tons for the year, with 1,050 tons sent from mine to mill. Buckhorn group plans a stamp mill, Wardner’s Morning mine reports 450 tons concentrates and 39 tons ore weekly. Gas outcroppings near Troy excite locals after Aughey report, while Montana’s first gold discovery dates to 1852 in Deer Lodge County. Baker City area mines total 44 producers last year bullion around 64 million. Copper discovery at Mantape in 1844 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Northport
Leadville
Grangeville
Idaho
Elk City
Blue Dragon
Alamance
Lewiston
Standard
Wallace
Western Mining World
Northwest
Lakeview
Keep Coal
Lake Pend d’Oreille
Pend Oreille
Tacoma
Deer Trail
Deer Trail Company
Nome City
Fairhaven
Nome
Bluestone
Kaugarock
Teller City
Coeur d’Alenes
British Columbia
Inland Empire
Buckhorn Group
Wardner
Troy
Samuel Aughey
Montana
Deer Lodge County
Baker City
Oregon
Montape
Tariff Bill of Germany Bores Berlin Stock Market
The bourse fell as iron and coal shares dropped while the Lokale Anzeiger notes the bundesrath likely will not pass the tariff bill in its present form. Members expect changes, with Emperor William seeking new commercial treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Bundesrath
William
President pardons John F. Johnson of Logansport Bank
The president granted a full pardon to John F. Johnson, former president of the State National Bank of Logansport Indiana. He was convicted of misappropriating bank funds and other violations of the national banking act, sentenced to ten years, and has served five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John F. Johnson
State National Bank of
Logansport
Ind
Prisoners From Manila Arrive at U S Penitentiary
Twenty six military prisoners, all former Philippines service, have been received at the United States penitentiary. Sentences range from five years to life. Six men were sentenced to death by court martial but the president commuted the sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Kan
Philippines
United States Penitentiary
Hailey Butcher John O'Brien Dies by Self-Harm
A Hailey Idaho report states John O'Brien a local butcher was arrested on a preliminary examination when he shot himself in the head and died almost instantly at Galt Lake on July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt Lake
Hailey
Idaho
John O’brien
Kansas Crops Get Rain and Garden Seed Boom
Kansas reports heavy rain across multiple counties improving stock feed and fruit crops while gardeners rush to buy seeds. Estimates for corn range seven to twenty bushels per acre. farmers hold stock for better prices as rains boost forage, apples, pears, and overall orchard prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Rusu
Scott County
Cowley County
Winfield
Wellington
Kansas
Atchison
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Missouri River
Nebraska
Kansas City
Lincoln
Neb
Worries Over Debts End In Death Of Cigar Dealer
Grover Eckstein of Weiser driven to suicide by about 500 dollars in debts. Reports say men are leaving Northport due to agent misrepresentation and low wages. Alarming rumors spread in the smelter town amid labor discontent and regional unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Eckstein
Weiser
Northport
Washington Supreme Court
Elmon Scott
Monna Schaeffer
Whatcom
Neterer
Don Sullivan
Butte
Alaska
Northwest
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Bunker Hill & Sullivan
C. L. Hathaway
Wardner
Travis
Flora Nicholson
Fatal Row in Ohio Sees Dead and Dying Men
In Cambridge Ohio a free for all at King's mines near Black Top mines ends with one man dead Grant Taylor another dying a fourth man head crushed and a threatened lynching of a negro amid a riot between Hungarian and Slav laborers. A second brief notes New York banks in good shape with surplus reserve rising to 23 128 575 from 21 etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
King’s Mines
Black Top Mines
Ohio
Grant Taylor
New York
New York Associated Banks
Pope Knocked Out by Irwin in Pendleton Bout
In Pendleton Oregon on July 28 the 15 round boxing match between Jack Pope and Toby Irwin drew a large crowd. After five furious rounds Irwin hooked Pope on the jaw and the referee counted Pope out, ending the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Ore
Jack Pope
Toby Irwin
Irwin
Pope
Roosevelt Declines Philippine Army Reunion Attendance
Vice President Roosevelt cannot attend the Salt Lake gathering of the army of the Philippines, August 13-18, due to press of engagements. He informs General Irving Hale by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Denver
Colo
Army of the Philippines
Salt Lake
Irving Hale
Wall Street Terms in a Historic Dictionary Form
A compact glossary listing common Wall Street jargon and definitions from watering to pool, including terms like bear and bull, insider, scalping, and collateral, with brief explanations of each word’s stock market meaning and usage. The compilation reflects era style and marketplace jargon for readers seeking quick clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Lamb
Big Wheat Field Fire Ravages Huntsville Farm Land
A large wheat field fire near Huntsville Washington destroyed several hundred acres of grain owned by P. B. Bateman and others. A threshing outfit was operating on the Bateman farm and the blaze is believed to have started from a spark. Loss runs to several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Wash
P. B. Bateman
Valve
Bateman
Machine Shop Burned in Hanover Fire in York County
Fire destroyed the American Machine and Foundry plant at Hanover in York County. Loss is estimated between 75000 and 125000 dollars. The plant was owned by American Tobacco Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
American Machine & Foundry Company
Hanover
American Tobacco Com
Great Kiowa-Comanche Lottery Draw Opens in Oklahoma
The El Reno, Indian Territory drawing for 13 000 quarter section homesteads on Kiowa Comanche reservations began with crowds from across the United States. Early results named James R Wood Weatherford and Mattie M Beals Wichita as the first principals, with others awaiting filings and details of the Lawton district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Reno
O.T
Kiowa-Comache
Southwest
James R. Wood
Weatherford
C. T
Lawton
Mattie M. Heals
Wichita
Kan
Missouri
Wood
Miss Beals
Dyer
Mr. Wood
Stephen A. Holcomb
Pauls Valley
I. T
Leonard Lamb
Augusta
O. T
Roberts Supply House Bankrupt Receivers Appointed
Minneapolis July 28 Chicago creditors of the T M Roberts supply house filed for voluntary bankruptcy before Judge Lochren. Charles M Way and Frank W Shaw were named as receivers by the United States court. Arizona Farm Lands July 30 Census bulletin reports 5800 farms in Arizona with 1 635 327 acres of which 254 521 are improved and 1768 owned by Indians. Persuasion indicates a strong will stand obstinacy strong won t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Supply House
Minneapolis
Chicago
T. M. Roberts Supply House
Lochren
United States
Charles M. Way
Frank W. Shaw
Arizona
Washington
Census Bureau
Fire at Bagley-Graham building claims several lives in Louisville
In Louisville two men died as Max Belovitch the cigarmaker and Policeman James Pruden perished while attempting to rescue women and children from rooms above the Bagley Graham Photo graphic Supply site after a midnight explosion. The blaze, aided by a furnace like interior, sent flames through all floors, with missing and feared fatalities among workers and firefighters. Loss valued around $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Bagley-Graham Photographic Supply
Max Belovitch
James Praden
Jefferson Street
Fourth
Associated Press
Jamen Pruden
New Maine Battleship Launched At Cramp Yard
The battleship Maine was launched at Cramp Ship and Engine Building Co in Philadelphia. A large crowd witnessed the event as the ship left her cradle. Miss Mary Preble Anderson of Portland, Maine christened the vessel, a descendant of the notable naval Preble family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maine
Havana
Cramp Ship & Engine Building Co
Cramps
Mary Preble Anderson
Portland
Preble
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Germany
Manila
Wall Street Dictionary
Big Wheat Field
Ingle San
Star
Oklahoma City
Minervia McClintock
R. G. Dun & Co
Fall River
Atlantic
Canada
Walla Walla
Bluestem
Louieville, Ky
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