Northwest Mines Progress Report From Western Districts
Districts develop amid a prosperous year with notes on personnel changes in state mining exhibits. L K Armstrong is released as superintendent of Washington's Pan American exhibit. Elmer E Johnston becomes executive commissioner taking broader charge. C L Knox moves to Armstrong’s vacated role. Several mines report progress or layoffs including Gold Ledge shaft, Trade Dollar shaft, Republic mill layoffs, and Wauconda machinery arrival. The El Caliph ore body strengthens with each foot of development while Morning Glory advances crossing toward the ledge at the 300 foot level.
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L. K. Armstrong
Washington
Elmer E. Johnston
O. M. Moore
C. L. Knox
Gold Ledge
Butte & Boston
Republic
California
Hedges
Wauconda
Midway
B. C
Princess Maud
el Caliph
British Columbia Mines Report Highlights Rich Ore Finds
The report notes a four foot high grade ore strike near Nelson at May and Jennie, rich deposits in Phoenix camp by Dominion Copper, and three coal seams near Grand Forks. Iron Mask shipments continue from Rossland while Hewitt aerial tramway resumes after delays. St Eugene mine at Moyie cuts ore and plans declines in force. Ymir district reports a major 26 feet of $40 ore at No 4 level.
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May
Jennie
Nelson
Phoenix Camp
Idaho
Dominion Copper Company
Phoenix
Grand Forks
Rossland
Iron Mask
I XL
Homestake
New
St. Elmo
Spitzee
Big Four
Trail
Hewitt
Silverton
Tower
St. Eugene
Moyie
East Kootenay
Ymir
West
Mining activity around Lemon Creek expands with several groups
Prospecting continues along Lemon creek with Frank Dick pressing Rose on the north fork by ground sluicing. Tom Lloyd Al Owens and Gordon Sutherland of New Denver push the Morris group on Springer north side. Radcliff brothers explore Little Giant near head of Lemon creek with L T Larson of Nelson and C Newhaus of Three Forks as coowners. Tamarac shows momentum as six men work at Phoenix with expected rise.
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Esmeralda
Frank Dick
Lemon Creek
Tom Lloyd
al Owens
Gordon Sutherland
New Denver
Morris Group
Springer
Radcliff Brothers
Little Giant
L. T. Larson
Nelson
C. Newhaus
Three Forks
Tamarac
Phoenix
Mining Notes on Idaho and Oregon Copper Prospects
The Snow Storm copper property near Mullan Idaho ships ore to the smelter while new leads appear near Asotin Lewiston and Owyhee county. Reports cite rich ore in the North Fork country near Murray and near Silver City with eight foot wide ledges and ore valued above 100 a ton. Prospector notes include onyx and magnesia near Orofino and a Skookum mining suit in Wardner. Incubating ventures include the Northport Smelting and Refining company with 1 million dollar stock and multiple Idaho and Montana interests.
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Mullan
Idaho
Big Bend
Snake River
Ontario
W. A. Clark
Montana
Europe
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Murray
North Fork
Asotin
Lewiston
Humming Bird
Burke
Owyhee County
Silver City
Robert Noble
Owyhee
C. A. Jones
Spokane
Bitter Root
Orofino
Wash
Charles Sweeny
Wardner
San Francisco
Kennedy J. Hanley
United States
Graves
W. B. Heyburn
Bernard O'Neill
Louis Odell
Bernard McDonald
T. Mayne Daly
McDonald
Frank EB. Johnesse
Crook
Corral
Salmon River
Blue Jacket
Finch & Campbell
Johnesse
Rich ore growth at Concord and new mines in eastern Oregon
In Baker City Oregon mining news the Concord ore body grows richer at 300 feet depth amid reports owners bought adjoining claims. The Red Boy hoist is praised as the finest in the west and the May Queen plans a deep sinking plant within two weeks. A $42 nugget found near Kenyon boosts local mining lore.
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Concord
Oregon
Renee
Dan Dillabeogh
Kenyon
Virtue district sales boost Baker City mining boom
The Big Hump group in the Virtue district was sold for cash, about $20,000, following the Uncle Dan mine sale for $30,000. Mining men predict the Virtue district will be the active camp of the future as Baker City’s season opens and trade flourishes. Metal quotes: silver 59 3 4 c, silver certificates 60 c, Mexican dollars 46 3 4 c, lake copper 17, casting copper 16.62 1/2, lead 4 3 4. London bar silver 26 15 16 d, copper 67 2s 6d, lead 12 5s, spelter 16 12s 6d.
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Stice’s Gulch
Baker City
Virtue District
Uncle Dan
New York
London
Coming Events List From Regional Meetings and Fairs
A compiled calendar lists events across the region including the International Mining congress in Boise July 23-25, Montana school superintendents convention in Helena August 20-21, Washington Press association in Tacoma August 13-15, Montana Baptist association in Great Falls September 24, Montana trades and labor council in Anaconda August 20, Methodist Episcopal church conference in Deer Lodge August 22, Montana grand lodge AOUW in Anaconda September 9-10, Vancouver street fair in August 5-10, Helena races September 9-14, Ellis carnival in Tacoma August 14, Spokane Interstate fair September 10-24, Lewiston Interstate Fair October 7-12, and Great Falls race meeting September 11-21.
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International Mining Congress
Boise
Idaho
Convention of
Spokane
Lewiston
Great Falls
Kobbe Sentry Sons Arrested For Rifle Attack At Sea
In San Francisco on July 22 the young sons of General Kobbe, stationed at Manila, were arrested for assault with intent to murder after shooting Paul Wissig in the lungs while he drifted near Black Point. Eric and Herman Kobbe aged 15 and 16 admit shooting near the beach while claiming they aimed at a target. Wissig and three companions were in a rowboat when the shots struck. surgeons fear for Wissig’s life.
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San Francisco
Canadians Win at Toronto Regatta Defeat Vesper Eight
Philadelphia on July 22 the Vesper University eight rowing crew, long the world champion, was defeated at the annual regatta of the National Association of American Oarsmen by the Argonaut eight from Toronto, with Winnipeg Rowing Club also passing the champions at the finish for an unprecedented loss.
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Philadelphia
Argonaut
Toronto
Canada
National Association of American
Winnipeg Rowing Club
Veeper
Forest Fires Rage West of Missoula Montana
Fierce forest fires are reported burning west of Missoula with large forces from the Northern Pacific and Anaconda companies trying to prevent spread. Several fires threaten heavy losses as crews battle the flames across rugged timberlands.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Anaconda
Morris Compute Wins Foxhall Stakes at Brighton Beach
New York July 22 A H and D H Morris Compute captured the Foxhall stakes of 15000 dollars at Brighton Beach at 30 to 1. In a sensational race he led by a half length over W C Whitney's horse for second while Hopher finished third.
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New York
A. H
D. H. Morris
Brighton Beach
W. C. Whitney
Kootenai Train Discontinued Notice
Trains on the Kootenai Valley railroad will be discontinued. Passengers for the Kootenai country will be forwarded via Nelson. Passenger service from Northport north being resumed. L. Whitney, General Passenger Agent.
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Kootenai
Paul
Buffalo News Briefs on State Resources Feature
At Buffalo July 2 a new feature ran by a Washington delegation and state officials explored resources and prospects. The report mentions the executive committee and garment industry context, with unclear details from the fragmented text.
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Bufalo
Buffalo
N. Y
Washington Wat Ale
Record Heat Across Cities Sets New Highs
Across Chicago Omaha St Louis Kansas City and Lincoln intense heat shattered records. Quick notes tally 105s and 114 in places with multiple heat deaths and prostrations. Cooler lake breezes arrived in Chicago by dawn as weekend heat surge continued to the next day.
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Chicago
Omaha
St. Louis
Weather Bureau
Chillicothe
Bowling Green
Paris
Monroe City
Springfield
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Indiana ‘National Guard
State Fair Grounds
Cincinnati
Louisville
Boers Still Expect to Win
Paris July 22 Mr Kru ger has received a satisfactory letter from General Botha detailing future plans showing the field forces are as determined and confident as ever. Suffocated in a Hotel Fire Ottumwa Iowa July 23 Fire in La Clede hotel caused one death John O Connor of Mount Pleasant suffocated 18 other guests escaped.
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Wilkesbarre
Paris
Kruger
Botha
Ottumwa
Iowa
la Clede
John O'Connor
Mount Pleasant
Tariff Talk in Germany Scarce Wheat Costs Rise
Berlin reports a heated tariff debate after the Stud sart Boebachtter published a new agricultural schedule. High duties and minimum and maximum charges slash cereals. wheat 65 marks per ton max, 55 minimum. rye oats 60 max, 50 min. Swine duties up to 100 marks. Drought and storms ruin vineyards and beet crops. water levels drop, shipping hard.
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Berlin
Studsart Boebachtter
Stuttgart Boebachtter
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Tageblatt
United States
Rusia
Voerwaerts
Hamburger
Nowik
Schichau
Hartz Mountains
Weiser
Destructive Fire at Winters Cal July 22
A $100,000 blaze struck Winters Cal on July 22, severely hitting major losers including Winters Dir dit company at $40,000 fully insured, B Chandler lumber yard $15,000 insured, Call and Prune association $90,000 insured, Granger Warehouse $15,000 partly insured, Henry Trener $20,000. Several small outbuildings valued at $6,000 and three car sheds or grain belonging to McNeill were also damaged.
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Winters
Cal
Winters Diredit Company
B. Chandler Lumber Yard
Callf Prune Association
Granger
Eswdation
Henry Trener
McNeill
Mob Attacks Denver Jail Over Prisoner Escape Attempt
A mob of around 500 men and boys attacked Denver city jail aiming to free Charles Mullien. Police and guards repelled the assault, with leaders identified among the crowd and several figures like Sharkey and Maher noted for their involvement. The Philadelphia report mentions wrestling expertise connected to the event.
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Denver
Col
Charles Mullien
Alsat Gutter
John Henderson Dood. ee 23 comigalier of the city
John Henderson, the comigalier of the city, is...
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John Henderson
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