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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1891

Page

5

Rich Colorado Ore Tops West Mining News

Special to the Dispatch reports from Nevada Grass Valley and New Mexico show major strikes. In Colorado at Cabinet Maker and Stenographer near Ouray a gold quartz vein yields up to 200000 per ton with a 120000 per ton mill run. silver telluride runs 700 ounces of silver with gold. Nearby Stewart Gulch Silver Plains and Black Hawk show strong ore. New York D C mine Grass Valley declares a dividend while Amador Queen and other claims post significant take.

New York Colorado White Mountain Ouray Ihs Stewart Gulch Silver Plains Black Hawk San Francisco New York D. C Grass Valley Brown Tuohunne Sequoia J. Quimby Amador Queen Riff Trinity

Breyfogle prospector reports rich but perilous gold mines

In Breyfogle a prospector describes narrow ledges up to 8 feet wide yielding about 60 dollars per ton in gold. The town hosts four saloons and two stores with around 1,000 residents. prospects warn of danger and limited escape routes.

Strike at Axtec mine boosts Pinos Altos ore outlook

Across the Cleptomania vein at the 350 foot level a four foot wide ore seam of good grade was struck. Nathan Frank, president of the Avice Company, visited and expressed satisfaction with the outlook for Pinos Altos mines. A new railroad to Pinos Altos is assured, lowering mining costs and enabling potential dividends on 450000 in capital. Prospects include higher output as transport improves, while Mogollon Mountains reports warn of Apache violence against prospectors. An offer of 3500000 has been made for the Abe Minster Oaks site, with deeper Lincolnee gold promising greater richness than Grant County.

Wieorkta Crty Breyfogle Davis & Sandford Aurum Whitepine G. W.crow Denver Espee ‘Reek Holme Caniearin Belding Mill and Mining Company J. Ease Vaneae Richard Leary Bunker Hill Galena Sam Boston Silver City St.vex Crix Axtec Company Pinos Altos Nathan Frank Avice Company Alpha and Omega el Paso Socorro Pinos Alto Mogollon Mountains Eld Abe Oaks Lincolnee Grant County

Spokane Mines Sold to New York Milwaukee Syndicate

The Morning Mine in Spokane was sold to a syndicate of New York and Milwaukee bankers after a thorough property examination. The sale price offered was 34,000 with $400,000 cash upfront and the balance in four semi annual installments. A 12 foot sulphate ledge averaging 2% per ton was found in the Boag Mine at the head of Lake Creek in Kootenai country.

Spokane Spokane National Bake New York Milwaukee Niser Lake Creek Kootenai

Shipping season under way at Lake Superior mines

Lake Superior Company reports ore movement start strong but totals lag behind last year by about one third overall. Only two harbors show about half of last year’s shipments, and about 2,000,000 tons of unsold ore remain on the Erie, delaying full market activity.

Duluth Lake Superior Company Mime Two Harbor Erie

Ore Trade Woes Hit Lake Superior Clears Ship Rates

Ore shipments from Lake Superior mines totaled about 9 million tons while 1891 estimates hover near 5.5 million. The ore business, once the staple for lake steamships, has shrunk, pulling freight rates down to 75 cents from the head of the lake to Cleveland and 47 cents a gross ton from Duluth to Buffalo as demand wanes.

Lake Superior Colby Gogeboo Cleveland Duluth Buffalo

Monument Unveiled for Brooklyn's James S. T. Stranahan

A bronze statue of James S. T. Stranahan was unveiled at Prospect Park's main entrance. The 83 plus year old donor of civic pride attended with his wife and son Fitch Stranahan, receiving warm cheers and thanks to committee members and artists for the work.

New York James ST. Stranahan Brooklyn Prospec Park Lee Ma Stranahan Fitch Stranahan Stranahan MccMannis Augustus St. Gaudens

Artist Sketches His Collar and Necktie at Dawn Café

An artist of local repute in a downtown café sketches a modern collar and necktie on a pad to communicate with a waiter who does not speak English. The sketch is displayed, the waiter nods, and the artist orders a May punch before relaxing.

Death by own action ends life of Butler meat market owner

Butler June 7 Adam Kummer a South Main street meat market keeper hanged himself in his stable at about 9 last evening. A German native who had lived here since youth he conducted a prosperous business with property valued around 15000. No clear cause is known though reports say he had previously attempted self harm.

Butler Adam Kummer South Main Street Kummer Germany Sey

Two Clerical Counterfeiters Sentenced to Penitentiary

In Sprin Grieto Inn on June 7 Rev Jerry Holmes of Stonefort Saline county was convicted of counterfeiting and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Rev George Vancil of Du Quoin pleaded guilty and received one year. Their arrest a fortnight ago drew much comment.

Sprin

Escape from Black Maria at Grand Central Depot

Joseph Shanahan, a 16 year grand larceny convict, bolted from the Black Maria as 11 prisoners were discharged at Grand Central depot in New York. A deputy sheriff fired four shots in pursuit as a vigorous hunt for Shanahan began. Mayor Gourley reports new Fourth of July fund contributions totaling established amounts. Memorial Day Committee of the G A E B winds up the Memorial Day business with many bills approved and thanks given to supporters.

New York Black Maria Sing Sing Grand Central Depot Joseph Shanahan Shanahan Gourley Joseph Horne The G. A. EB

Pensions Commissionership Offer Not Yet Tendered

Washington June 7 The report that Governor Steele of Oklahoma has been tendered the Commissionership of Pensions is unfounded as no offer has been made to anyone yet.

Washington Steele Oklahoma

Alliance farmer accused in boy's abuse case

A Carroll County farmer Isaac Cox adopted 12 year old Orr Riddler from the Fairmount Children's home. The boy alleges Cox forced him to eat fish scales and innards and caused severe injuries during farm work. The boy was returned to the Home and Cox was indicted by the grand jury.

Alliance Isaac Cox Carroll County Fairmount Children’s Orr Riddler Aivetar Cox Orr Willaimyle

Secretary Parker Shot At

Special telegram reports Secretary Parker of the United Mine Workers was shot at near his home while returning from Uniontown. A poor marksman fired at the house, with the attacker unseen. No injuries reported.

Parker ScorTpas United Mine Workers Uniontown Sete

Wonderful Values in Lace Curtains at People's Store

Sale opens today with large discounts on lace curtains and textiles. Displayed at Campbell & Dick showrooms. other notices promote cheap 27 inch India silks and bedding items. Also mentions Model Plan Building and Loan Association meeting and brewery beer promotions.

Campbell & Dick Model Plan Building and Loan Association Noremiums Ourth Avenue

Obituary notices from Allegheny area July 7 1991

Multiple death notices from Allegheny City and nearby areas list names such as Lupra Allshouse and Anthony Frervoet among others. Funeral details include residence addresses 24 Rebecca Street and 59 Forbes Street with service times and venues in local churches and private homes. Interments planned in McKeesport and at private family sites with Daughters of Liberty and related orders invited to attend.

Lupra All&nover Flocker Thomas Ellen Flocker Rebeecca Street Allegheny Daughters of Liberty Lodge Allegheny Council Montgomery Avenue Keny Lana Co Buns Thomas Spliger Xenia Frey Vogel Forbes Street Anthony Frervocet Bridget Charles F. AhYburn Perrysville Avenue Allegheny City Trespay R.m Wheeling P. U Etzwana Larrs Henry Liberty Street Moxpar Grabenstein Catherine Gnane TeErx Susan Fleming H. L. Hoburg Chestnut Street Graham Mercy Tal William M Gnanam Jane B. Muny Isaac A. Brown Gallagher Street McNally Pacific Avenue Penn Avenue Nineteenth Ward James McNary Welser Evita Pearl Witsen

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