Northwest mining outlook reports rising ore production
The report notes 1901 U S iron ore output at 2 887 479 long tons with value $49 256 245 up five percent from 1900 and outlines ongoing strikes, coke shortages, and new discoveries in British Columbia Washington Idaho and Montana. It covers Cariboo mine work, Snowshoe Gold and Copper plant plans, smelter coke issues, and rising midyear demand for iron.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
David T. Day
California Tedwood timber versus German forest land
The story cites California Tedwood trees yielding more timber per acre than German forests. American capital invested in Mexican mining reaches 200 million dollars in two years. Alaska-Treadwell uses hydraulic pressure to purify mercury from gold amalgam, improving richness and speed. Since Montana’s gold discovery 40 years ago over a billion dollars has been extracted from its streams and mountains. The Crackerjack mine in Buffalo Hump Idaho begins a new mill with no debt and potential daily dividends. mine depth reaches 150 feet with more ore to come.
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Little Monster
Marcus, Wash
Northport
Mountain Bay Group of Claims
J. L. Bright
Barnes-King
Kendall
Mont
Pocatello
Idaho
Xewwr
Ttme
California
Mexico
Alaska-Treadwell Mining Company
Montana
Monterey
Buffalo Hump
Trade Report Highlights Weather’s Wide Trade Impact
Bradstreet's weekly trade report notes cool wet conditions across the northern half of the country hindering crop development and retail distribution while the upper south enjoys favorable crops. The Middle Gulf suffers from extreme heat affecting trade, and Eastern cities see retail activity dampened. Central West rains disrupt winter wheat harvesting and corn growth. Wool remains in demand in the West as lumber markets soften in the East.
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Bradstreet
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
South Atlantic
Middle Gulf Secion
Tracy Vanishes Again In Escape Toward Canada
Seattle July 6 The sheriff reports Tracy, the fugitive outlaw, eluded partners Friday night and crossed the sound from Meadow Point to Port Madison Bainbridge Island. He visited John J. Johnson’s ranch at Port Madison then fled in a rowboat with a hired man. Authorities mounted a swift hunt via tug Sea Lion and guards, while Tracy’s movements spark a statewide chase toward Whatcom county with revenue cutters and multiple posses in pursuit.
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Seattle
Wash
Tracy
Meadow Point
Port Madison
Bainbridge Island
John J. Johnson
Anderson
Johnson
Hoods Canal
Cudihee
Fisher
Water Front
Madison Point
Farmer Johnson
Whatcom County
Whatcom
Cub Merrill
Merrill
Sidney
Sackman
Kitsap County
Bothell
Sea Lion
Madison
Deception
Straits
Hammond
Jefferson County
Port Townsend
Grant
Apple Treecove
Dolphin
Deception Pass
Port Ludlow
Forts
Flagler
Casey
Worden
Packing House Fire at Swift Co. Chicago Stockyards
A July 7 blaze at Swift & Co. stockyards plant destroyed a four story brick building at Packers Ave and Broadway, valued at about 500000. The fire, starting near the engine room, ruined the whole structure despite swift fire department effort, threatening adjacent Armour and Libby works. All Swift records were lost, with extensive office space housing over 800 workers.
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Chicago
Swift & Co
Packers Avenue
Broadway
United States
Armour & Co
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Armour’s
Kid Curry Gang Suspected in Illinois Train Robbery
Detectives allege members of the Kid Curry band of bank and train robbers may be behind the Dupont Illinois Rock Inland express robbery last week. About 100 detectives are on the case pursuing leads tied to the Union Pacific holdup.
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Kid Curry
Chicago
Kid” Curry
Union Pacific
Hailstorm Hits Central Nebraska Dooming Crops
July 7 in Omaha reports the season's worst hail and rainstorm sweeping central Nebraska. It caused extensive crop damage and property loss amid a grim scene as residents assess the wreckage. The text ends with a note of hopeful sentiment about righteousness.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Cheyenne Indians Protest Sun Dance Ban Near Calumet
In Canadian county near Calumet Oklahoma the Cheyenne Indians hold a council of war over Major Stouch Indian agent order banning tortures linked to their sun dance. About 2000 Indians joined the dance last week as authorities report the first government curbs on the ritual. White residents grow frightened as the War Department is notified.
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War Department
Stouch
Guthrie
Calumet
Canadian County
Major Stouch
King Edward to be crowned in mid August
London reports King Edward will be crowned between August 11 and 15. His rapid recovery prompted the decision though no official announcement has been issued. Pageant and Westminster Abbey ceremony will be shortened with the royal procession along the Mall to Whitehall and back to the Abbey.
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London
Edward
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Abbey
Whitehall
Mohawk River Flooding Affects Mohawk Valley Farms
Mohawk river rose over its banks from Rome eastward. thousands of acres of heavy grass and bottom lands were flooded. Some farmers in the Mohawk valley report near total crop loss due to the high water. In New York a cloudburst caused damage in Olean and Allegheny county with washouts on rail lines and lightning killing stock. Paul Frahrr, 10, drowned in the Allegheny river. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrived in New York to meet allies planning Europe-bound travel, declining to discuss the strike. At Helena, Mont., the American Smelting and Refining Company labor dispute was settled and about 600 workers will return to work with old pay scales and seniority preference, union not recognized.
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Utica
N. Y
Mohawk River
Rome
Mohawk Valley
New York
Olean N. Y
Allegheny County
Rochester
Western
New York and
Pennsylvania
Erie
Paul Frahrr
Allegheny River
Mitchell
The
United Mineworkers
Europe
Helena
Mont
American Smelting and Refining Company
Heat records hit in Pittsburg with six dead
Pittsburg reports six deaths and many prostrations in 24 hours as heat peaks at 85 degrees by 10 am. The season’s hottest weather forces mill workers to return home while conditions worsen in other areas noted in a scattered report.
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Pittsburg
Idaho Notes reveals mills, services and storms in Idaho towns
Idaho notes report several industrial and infrastructure developments including H. Hosler building a mill at Athol and W A Langer establishing a brick yard at Troy. A new daily mail service from Bear to Blake is noted along with Elks planning Boise lodge space and Rexburg shipping wool. The Vollmer Clearwater Grain Co announces a bank, and storms boost July rainfall in Coeur d Alenes.
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Idaho
H. Hosler
Athol
Nampa
W. A. Langer
Troy
Daily Mail
Bear
Blake
le G. Engieston
The
Elks of Boise
Rexburg
Vollmer-Clearwater Grainpany
O Bank
Cul de Sac
Coeur d’Alenes
Clearwater
Snake River
Gayleys
Academy of Iolaho
Pocatello
Idaho Lumber Company
Senequoten
J. T. Huetter
Post Falls
Wallace
Small & Emery
Latah County
Whitman County
Washington
Society
Pullman
Massacre of Andre and companions reported by clergyman
Rev Dr Ferres arrived from York Factory with details of the fate of explorer Andre. Two years earlier a balloon party alighted 190 miles north of York. Esquimaux under Old Huskie attacked after a companion fired a gun, triggering a massacre. Hudson Bay Co. offered a reward for any outfit parts. natives search but expect punishment.
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Andre
Chicago
Winnipeg
Ferres
York Factory
British Territory
York
Esquimaux
Old Huskie
Hudson Bay Company
Arnold Is Cleared by War Department Inquiry
Washington July 7 the war department released the Crowder inquiry findings acquitting Lieutenant Frederick T Arnold cavalry of direct knowledge or involvement in cruel treatment of prisoners of war in the Philippines The case was cited by Senator Culbertson on the senate floor and stemmed from charges by ex Private Weir against Arnold while serving in General Miles command in the Philippines
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Washington
War Department
Crowder
Frederick T. Arnold
Cavalry
United States
Ths
Culbertson
Senate
Weir
Arnold
Striking Machinists Paralyze Union Pacific Shops
Omaha July 7 union strikes cripple Union Pacific shops as about 75 blacksmiths and helpers join boilermakers and machinists in demands for higher wages and improved conditions. The walkout follows weeks of tension and unsettled negotiations with management.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Gale Of St. Johns Ships Ravaged By Furious Storm
A July storm at St Johns Newfoundland wrecked fishing gear and endangered crew aboard vessels. Shipping suffered heavy damage and losses are feared. In London in a separate notice The Times reports Andrew Carnegie bought the library of the late Leed Acton.
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St. Johns
St. Johns, N. F
London
the Times
Andrew Carnegie
Leed Acton
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Cascade Water Power & Light Company
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Anthony J. McMillan
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