Gold mines and river fortunes draw Alaska crowds
The Metal Market notes prospectors across Alaska chasing rich quartz leads near Dyea and Lake Tagish while reports of high ore assays up to 90 dollars per ton spark mining fever. Capt Jack Crawford leads Klondike division preparations as Swiftwater Bill mystery and Goldsmiths’ woes ripple through Skaguay and Dyea trade. Local floods and boat trips stir urgency as firms like Scott Janday & Co seek relief. Royal news rounds out with teams ferrying 25,000 pounds toward Yakon gold fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyen
Falls City
Holtz
Jr. Hessery
Fleet to Dane Dawns on Dawson River Harsh River Hazards Reported
Reports describe diverse boats in use with many poorly built craft risking loss of life in swift currents. The Army of invaston slated to reach Dawson City mid month. Tales arrive from McChintock river of Coffen and Griffiths as a miner named Minton is shot and killed in an ambush by Indians, with Box badly wounded. Local unrest noted as Indians reportedly starved and capable of any crime for food. An advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal various ailments promising money back if unsatisfied. Hillsboro gold mine output for the week ending June 28 1898 is noted.
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Dane
McChintock
Minton
Danean
C. A. Box
Hootinlinka
McClintowk
Shaft Sinking Techniques In Prospecting Era
An article from Silver City discusses shaft sinking on veins, citing miners in western states. It explains dangers of varying dip angles from vertical, proposes using railroad rails as guides to create stable, nearly straight shafts, and notes the need for uniform angles to safely follow ore deposits. It mentions a Palace drug store depot and advertising for ice cream sodas.
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Shorher
Fourth of July travel and local notices in Lake Valley
Round trip from Lake Valley offered with a thirty day limit and return by late July. Fare 61.10 with specifics on rail and local rates, plus notices of fishing laws, town events, weather quirks, and a flood of local updates from Hillsboro and Kingman including public dances, outboard health notes, and community letters from 1898.
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Lake Valley
Gale Duce
Dor
Fourth of July Fair at Lake Valley with races and ball
Residents report preparations for a July Fourth program including pony and foot races with entry fees and prize money, a leash of events for children, a barbecue dinner, fireworks, and an open-air grand ball. Local travelers pass through toward Kingston and Raton en route to work at Gos Honanel's mine in Carpenter district.
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Mia
Stanley
Raton
F. W. Parker
Tittle
Kingston
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Montana
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