Mining notes reflect thriving northwest districts and rising ore output
The Deer Trail properties in Cedar Canyon Washington employ about 120 men the largest crew yet. Wages rose 25 cents daily with miners earning 3 a day laborers 2.50. Mills and smelters expand capacity 1600 tons daily and ore flows toward new smelters. Major mines like Bunker Hill Empire State Idaho and Belcher near Baker City report strong dividends and high ton values as Yukon activity expands.
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Deer Trail
Cedar Canyon
Washington
Deer Trail Company
Cedar Canyon Mining Company
Samuel Burbridge
Elephant Stond
Warren Tolman
Wauconda
Republic
Hercules
Wallace
Idaho
James Clark
Northwest
Spokane
el Caliph
Spokane Mining Board
Granby
Empire State-Idaho Company
Bunker Hill & Sullivan Company
Coeur d'Alene
Dawson
Yukon Basin
Yukon River
Great Basin
Rampart
Lake Creek
Big Salmon
Ganyon Creek
Mammoth
Frisco
G. W. Davies
Danville
Davies Gold Mining Company
Andy Larsen
Alamo
D. W. Denton
Muscatine
Iowa
Alfred Sterns
Baker
Belcher
W. B. Richardson
W. D. McFadden
David O'Neil
Charles W. Vedder
W. E. Harris
Mountain View Mining & Millingp Company
Colville Reservation
Columbia River
Northport
Stevens County
Mining boom spreads across Slocan and Kootenay districts
The Wonderful mine in the Slocan began ore shipments and the Rambler Cariboo improves production with a growing ore body at Ymir. Grading and processing advances at Le Roi and Northport smelter promise automatic handling. Dividend totals reach $192,000 to date with $48,000 recently distributed.
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Slocan
Granby
Comtech
Rambler
Wilcox
Ymir
Kaslo
Rambler-Cariboo
Slocan Star
Last Chance
Rossland
Iron Mask
LeRof
Vancouver
B. C
Britannia
British Columbia
Contol
George H. Robbins
F. Augustus Heinze
Butte, Mont
le Roi
Northport
Stopes
Moon
Whitman County Wheat Crop Forecast Reaches 10 Million Bushels
Colfax Washington reports, as of August 11, Whitman County could yield about 10 million bushels of wheat this year. Analysts say county assessor figures show 054,054 acres in cultivation, with conservative grain acreage near 400,000 and yields averaging 25 bushels per acre.
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Whitman County
Colfax
Wash
Penne
Thst
Tut
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Alaska Per Meteorology Office
The seismograph at the meteorological office recorded severe shocks indicating an earthquake likely in Alaska. Superintendent notes the readings resemble those from the last northern quake, with the event centered in Alaska as per the station's interpretation.
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Alaska
Victoria
B. C
Meteorological Office
Large Fire Destroys Hafner-Lothanufacturing Buildings
A major blaze in St Louis destroys two Hafner Lothanufacturing Company buildings a planing mill and a cash and door factory, causing an estimated loss of 150000. The fire occurred this afternoon and caused extensive damage to the facilities.
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St. Louis
Hafner-Lothanufacturing Company
Planing Mill
Winters Confesses Robbery at Selby Smelting Works
Aug 12 San Francisco reports Jack Winters confessed to the Selby smelting works robbery. He guided detectives to the burial spot, and about 110000 worth of bullion, including four bars, was recovered from mud near the water. Winters claims he acted alone. officials caution about possible accomplices and anticipate light punishment due to outside promises.
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San ‘Francised
Jack Winters
Selby
Winters
Ropp
Crockett
Vallejo
Som One
Alt
Seymour
Tam
Veale
Kinthall
Pinkerton Agency
Theofficers
Dawd
Tate
Gibsons
Mrveling
Ralston
Selbyg
Gibson
Mixed early 20th century dispatches from Victoria and beyond
Vast, garbled reports describe a Canadian sergeant's self inflicted wound in Victoria while fires blaze in western Washington. Other items note the Towa ship's Panama voyage, Vitebsk fire casualties, a French absinthe factory destruction, Crispi's death in Naples, and a lynching mob in Savannah linked to a rape case.
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Victoria
B. C
Hdward G. Meades
Regular
Westerrn Washington
United States Steamship
Towa
Puget Sound Navy
Sat Fraholsch
Panama
Daily Mail
St. Petersburg
Vitebsk
Pernold
Bismarck
Ribera
Sicily
Crispi
United Mine Workers
Gampers
American Federation of Labor
Lawa
Ian
Chicago
Roswell Miller
Charles M Hayes
B. L. Lomax
Senator Clark
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Clark
Los Angles
Mr. Ae
Drowning tragedy on Asbury Park beach near Long Beach
Elsie Wallace 14 Imogene Wallace 18 and Gera Wallace 10 all cousins from Los Angeles drowned while bathing at Asbury Park as a strong undertow swept them away. Fred Wilkinson and Harry Smith were present. Wilkinson rescued Harry Smith who survived unconscious. The sisters and their cousin were residents of Los Angeles.
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Long Beach
Oil
Elsie
Imogene Wallace
Gera Wallack
Asbury Park
Fred Wilkinson
Harry Smith
Los Angeles
Wilson
Smith
Wilkinson
Fires Ravage Timberland Along Proposed Great Northern Line
Porest fires in British Columbia near Grand Forks threaten the proposed Great Northern railway between here and Republic. The blazes started to clear the right of way then spread uncontrollably, consuming hundreds of acres of valuable timber. predictions warn that drought could worsen the damage.
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Grand Forks
B.C
Here
Republic
Wheat Burned in Oregon Adams Ore Fire Destroys Wheat
One hundred fifty sacks of wheat piled for shipment inside the GO R and N yard at Adams Oregon caught fire from a passing locomotive. The incident occurred on August 11. Firefighters responded but the cargo was destroyed. No injuries reported.
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Oregon
Adams
Ore
Shamrock II Sets Sail for Cup Challenge Towed by Tug
The Shamrock II, America’s Cup contender, is to be towed from Sandy Hook by the tug Robert Hadden under Sir Thomas Lipton’s direction. After quarantine she will proceed to War Anchorage and Erie Basin for mast stepping and dry docking before the trials. Captain Matthews noted the Shamrock II’s superior speed versus the original Shamrock, with nine minutes faster in the comparison. The British party also announced plans to invite the Oxford Cambridge athletic team to witness the races from the Brin.
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Syndy Hook
N.J
Bhamrock
Tipton Cn
Erin
Sandy Hook
Ata al Thomas Miay
Mihds
Adi
Oy Ae
ee _Nelther cele Mathews
Captaiin Sycamore
Shamrock
Matthews
St. Michaels
Agores
Constitution
Columbia
Robert Hadden
Sir Thomas
Min of War
Tombneville
Erie Basin
King Dwagd
Sir Thomas Lipton
Preas
Oxford Cambridge
Canada
United States
Oxford
Cambridge
Commonwealth
Boston
Montreal
Creamery at Pullman Destroyed by Fire
The Washington Agricultural College creamery plant near Pullman was burned on Saturday, resulting in a total loss. About 4000 pounds of butter worth 20 cents per pound were destroyed, with the state owning the facility valued between 5000 and 6000 dollars and insured. Leased by J Marrs as Harris Creamery, it housed a premium cheese making setup and could not be rebuilt until legislature action funds a new project. Farmers fear milk market losses as many cows supplied the plant.
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Eproranelestis
Palle
Bable
Pullman Wash
Washington Agricultural College
Chaqrs
Af J. Marrs
Harris Creamery Company
Northwest
Constitution Refitted Vessel Dominates 30 Mile Race
In a brisk 10 knot breeze the Constitution, newly refitted with a taller mast, defeated Columbia over a 30 mile course. The race marked the first with the alterations since the vessel's rig changes and drew interest as part of a series opener. Other vessels including yawls and sloops also competed.
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Camattinttom
Matonion
Columbia
Ruinbo Fraviens
Navy admiral receives letter of reprimand for breach
The Navy reports a letter of reprimand issued to Rear Admiral Evand for alleged conduct in breach of official obligations. The action follows a complaint by the Navy Chandlery secretary and notes the reprimand was sent to the admiral. Chicago hosted the first of five international championship races with the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, the Detroit Boat Club and the American entry leading to a nine minute gap at the finish.
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Kydun
Admiral Robley
Vans
Farnhep
Colt
Evand
Chicago
Aig
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Detroit Boat Club
Cadillac
Wil
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Fident
Pullman
Bont
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