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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1899

Page

3

Copper's Bright Future Outlook for Copper Prices and Mining

The article argues copper prices will stay near current levels as demand meets supply. It notes expanding copper mining across the West and Northwest, with mines capitalized and attracting Eastern investments. Prospectors travel west to acquire mines in Colorado Utah Montana Idaho Oregon Washington British Columbia and Alaska, seeking profitable copper ventures.

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Eternal Fitness of Things Hitherto in Mining History

The Mining Reporter argues cycles govern prosperity in U S mining from gold on the coast to silver in the intermountain West. After pauses and panics, a new era of forward movement rises with gold and a surge in copper iron and other minerals driving enduring Western wealth and industrial readiness.

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Copper Situation Hinting at Rising Profits and Stock Booms

The article argues copper mining profits are high and producers push to cap price declines. They aim to deter substitutes and block new mines while demand outpacing supply suggests prices will stay strong for years. Investors in promising copper stocks may become millionaires as the century progresses.

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Copper demand drives coin value and industry growth

The piece notes copper price rises boost Indian coin value beyond currency. It mentions the Oxford Copper Company of New York buying 2 million tons of India coins in 9,990 double gunny sacks, each 66 pounds. It also discusses electric railway plans in Germany and England and copper wire's role in streetcar construction.

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Electric Power Expands in US Mines and War Factories

The piece notes a shift from steam to electric drives in major operations. A 146 hp electric plant at Washington Navy Yard powers shops and lighting, with torpedo tubes and gun fittings now motorized. It argues further electrification for economy, citing Western Mining World on mineral wealth and mining development in the West and Northwest.

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Jumbo Mine Strikes Rich Copper Vein at Index

The Jumbo Mine of the Copper Belt Mining Company at Index reports a fourteen foot vein exposed by a cave-in. An assay shows ore valued at 12 dollars per ton in gold, 1.2 dollars in silver, and 18.6 percent copper. Company members vow accelerated development and expect substantial ore removal soon.

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No Camp Like Index Mining Dream in Cascade Range

An experienced mining man traveling through the Cascade range in Washington expresses enthusiasm for the Index camp. He notes Index and the Cascade region could become a vast mining district with dividend-paying mines, surpassing Michigan and Montana in ore output and profits.

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Copper’s Value Drives Western Washington Mining Boom

The article highlights copper demand from electrical expansion, noting soaring orders, high uses, and profits for producers. It praises Index, Western Washington, Republic, and Palmer Mountain districts as rising sources, with Index Copper-ledges drawing global attention. John E. McManus is lauded for opening Index and Gunset mines amid a period of unprecedented mining activity.

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Growing Mineral Wealth Drives U S Industrial Lead

The article notes a global surge in wealth with the United States at the forefront. It highlights broad gains across farming, manufacturing, mining, and trade, with coal, iron, copper, and other minerals fueling industrial expansion and electricity advances.

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Big Fellows Are Bulls on Stocks and Prosperity

The article notes powerful financial interests expect stock prices to rise to vast levels as market uncertainties fade. Rich buyers accumulate on declines while public holders stay in, trusting American securities’ enduring value amid ongoing business growth and high anticipated price ranges.

Copper boom sweeps states as mines pay high returns

In a bold prediction, the era of copper riches spreads nationwide. The poet of the New York Press notes repeated encounters with copper mine sellers and reports widespread talk of copper wealth. Arizona is named as a coming field with strong demand and rising prices.

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