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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
3
Reports on Thunder Mountain and Dewey mine near Idaho reveal ongoing development and surface prospects despite limited food and goods. Amalgamated Copper buys coal land near Chestnut Montana and begins work. 1901 US coal output tallied at 292 million tons with value near 349 million dollars.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived in London from Windsor to begin coronation week festivities. Royal processions, receptions, and ambassadorial visits mark the opening, with crowds lining streets and guards at stations. Whitelaw Reid and American envoys attend planned Buckingham Palace events as preparations for a grand reception and dinner proceed.
Idaho notes report varied progress with Peck eyeing a fall bank possibility and a Peck flour mill prospect. Weiser gears for a large Fourth of July, Grangeville builds a 2600 dollar YMCA, Pocatello railway shops advance, and sheep move from Wood River to eastern markets. Boise street wages rise to 30 cents, brick yards strike for higher pay. Oregon Short Line dust-spraying proves successful. Shuff appeal delays execution for murder case in Lewiston. A timber mill project for Lewiston area targets 20000 dollars, and a flax rate cut by Northern Pacific boosts local crop value by about 25000 dollars.
Sidney Norman of Spokane bonds the Transfer near New Denver and plans development, as True Blue Copper Mines in the Kootenays resume work. The Bull River Mining & Milling Co expands Star group's operations, while Northwestern Development buys the Gold Finch claim near Nelson for 60000 dollars and links it with the Carmone group. Capt Scott notes daily copper finds in the Similkameen district, yet high river water hampers mining. Le Roi sweetens coke rate to six dollars eighty cents per ton after Great Northern extends into Crow's Nest Pass, with ore-hauling rates unchanged at forty cents per ton and Fernie’s extension expected by August.
Helena and Livingstone mills to start at Corbin Montana. Ben Heitman dies from ore shoot injuries at Wallace Morning mine. 500000 brick contract for Sumpter Oregon smelter. Application to list United Copper on Heinzes of Butte flotation. Last year mineral statistics value 1 070 108 899 with coal at 306 891 364. Mines Republic Pacific oils resume at Princess Maud San Poll Black Tail Lone Pine Surprise. Sullivan mine near Kalispell reports rich strike. Missouri zinc lead outlook strong. Checkmate mine Pearl Idaho sold for 200 to Ridpath syndicate. Cornucopia mines Oregon begin operations. Spokane reservation mineral entry date set by president.
Ten persons injured in a Sunday night trolley crash at the Clark and Twelfth Street crossing in Chicago. Both streetcars approached the crossing at full speed with the motormen misjudging who had the right of way. The report notes several injuries. A stray line mentions bamboo in Java as a poison ingredient.
Washington reports no reciprocity treaty with Cuba can be submitted this session. Drafts must go to Havana and return before Senate action, making ratification unlikely. The president aims to show support for Cuba without a two thirds vote prospect. In Mindanao, Moros attacked U S soldiers. two dattos resist peace, three towns lean unfriendly.
Cape Town crowds cheered Lord Kitchener as troops lined the streets and the mayor’s address welcomed the British commander at the town hall. He paid tribute to Irish soldiers, highlighting their war contributions.
Wilkesbarre report urges public interest in Pennsylvania coal strike as miners face low pay and long hours. Mitchell defends arbitration efforts, cites 86 years of hardship, rising living costs, and alleged coal company profits while wages lag. Des Moines note adds that telephone operators strike continues with unions rallying in support.
A Myrtle Avenue trolley car in Brooklyn caught fire while moving rapidly, injuring the motorman and five passengers with one likely fatally harmed. Others leaped from the blazing car as flames swept its full length driven by the wind. The report notes oil-fuel fire engine tests by the London County Council.
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