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Slocan Prosperity Report From Spokane Mining Boom
A Spokane paper notes Slocan towns thrive as mining, hauling, and rail work surge. 500 tons of ore lie at Kasle wharf awaiting smelters. daily high grade ore 20 to 25 tons. Surprise mine shipping 100 tons. Noble Five producing 1 000 tons under contract. Bonanza King and Slocan Star active. eight mines shipping with steady winter output. rail and lake traffic surge. multiple ore buyers set headquarters across western cities.
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Spokane
W.P. Russell
Noble Five:group
British Columbia
Kasle
Nelson
Bonanza King
Idaho
Rico
Dardanelles
Slocan Country
Omaha
Tacoma
Everett
Great ‘Falls
San Francisco
Ainsworth
Thomas’ McGovern
Little Phil
Kaslo
Sandon Creek
Canadian Pacific
Nakusp
Three Forks