New Owners Take L H Lode Claim at Silverton Washington
Fred Fingland John King and Charles Brand now control the L H Lode claim near Silverton with L H Inc adopting a Tacoma head office and a Silverton branch The claim shows high grade ore in tunnels and rich surface sees promising assays along the ledge with ten to twenty dollars gold per ton and substantial low grade ore suitable for concentration Development resumes in spring to gauge if the mine becomes a mammoth prospect or if the original price was excessive.
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Ington
Silverton
Garrison
Fred Fingland
Johnn Yy
Chas
Brand
J. M. M. Benedum
L. H
Slocan Mining Output Praised Despite Market Slump
The Slocan mining district reports strong industry, employing thousands across 30 plus mines and several smelters. Exports rose from 1805 to 1897, reaching over 3 million dollars, with profits shared among owners and workers amid market downturns.
Silverton News Roundup Brings Inbound Guests and Local Plan
Visitors like W H Brandon from Slowan John Williamson of Tacoma and Chas McLaughlin from London were seen in Silverton while others such as E O Nelson from Denver and G W Grimmett from London transacted business or lodged in town. Locals discuss the Queen Bess mine, ice production, and a new sleigh and critter manufacturing venture by Daly and Libby as town life continues amid mining notes and church services.
Explorers Inspect Enterprise and Whitewater Mines in Sloan BC
A party of English capitalists and experts spent several days at Tet Mile this week examining the Enterprise. They are believed to be pursuing control of both the Enterprise and Whitewater mines, viewed as leading silver lead producers in British Columbia.
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Tet-Mile
Whitewater
Ten-Mile
Sloan
Specimens of Ore Showcased by W. S. Clark in Office
W S Clark has collected ore specimens from Shean mines and arranged them in his office to attract travelers. The display earns compliments and a cabinet from local mine owners is promised for better viewing in the waiting room. GOP R contemplates similar stations along their line to gather and display specimens for passengers.
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Clark
GOP. R
Shootenays
Passenges
Judge Jette Bows Out After Twenty Years on Montreal Bench
Lieutenant governor elect of Quebec Judge Jette made his final appearance on the bench in Montreal Wednesday presiding over the fall bench in the court of review. He bowed to the bar as he left, bade adieu to the judicial arena in which he has moved for nearly twenty years.
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Jette
Quebec
Montreal
Views of an Old-Time Prospector on Slocan Work 1808
The writer predicts substantial legitimate prospecting and development in the Slocan Lake region for the coming season. He denounces land sharks who abandoned claims and sold for big profits, arguing the shift to careful work will attract capitalists and lead to the largest strikes yet, with cash-based business replacing credit.
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Slocan
The Credit System and Hotel Credit Losses
The article argues that local business leaders expect better times, noting liberal hotel credit to unemployed workers has caused heavy losses. It cites unpaid accounts and job churn as a drain, warning that past hospitality practices left hotels suffering substantial financial harm.
Interior Dept Puts Yukon Land Off Market Timber Berths Open Bids
The department of the interior will not sell land in the Yukon district now to avoid hindering settlers and miners. Timber berths in the Yukon will be offered to public competition with bids due by January 25. Many applications prompted Hon. Mr. Sifton to announce these decisions.
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Department of the Interior
Yukon
Mr. Sifton
Odds and Ends and Feats of Miners and Thinkers
The Le Roi directors declare a 50000 dividend bringing total paid to 725000. Washington hints McKinley will press early payment of Canadian sealers’ claims awarded by the joint commission. Ruby silver vein found 1000 feet down at Raco mine two feet wide with ore worth 75c to $1 per pound. At 300 feet in the Charlton mine near Whitewater 42 inches of ore yields 700 ounces silver and 43 percent lead. Winnipeg Kaslo owners. An electric New York to Philadelphia line may reach 200 mph per Tesla. A sixty minute fleet engagement could cost over 500000 pounds in ammunition and wear, excluding vessel damage. A purse of puzzling numbers asks if a man owed a dollar but had only 756 vents, pawns 75 cents for 50, then sells pawn ticket and pays a bill. who’s out and how much is unclear. Near Whitechapel Rothschild school educates 3500 children with 100 teachers, built forty five years ago by the Rothschild family. free breakfasts are provided daily to all pupils.
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Verton
L. H
Reiuntain
Galena
Currie
Ruth
Bat
Noel
Wade
Lena
le Roi
Washington
McKinley
Congress
Joint Commission
Raco
Charleston
Whitewater
Winnipeg
Kaslo
New York
Philadelphia
Tesla
Whitechapel
London
Rothchild School
Rothchild
Baron Rothchild
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CE Tlaton
Slovan
Gilver-Lead Ores Spokesman-Review
Wik Evens
THE
WERK
W. H. Brandon
John Williamson
Tacoma
Thureday
Mr. Faulder
Seattle
Chas. McLaughlin
E. O Nelson
Denver
Robert McDonald
Howard Cameron
Martin Moran
A. P. Dockstader
Cody
John Burns, Jr
Vancouver
Victoria
G. W. Grimmett
A. B. Gray
Nelson
Victoria Hotel
J. McIntosh
Bury
Gore
Columbia
Kootenay
Thormpson Stationery Company
Dover
MR. W. Rathbourne
Queen Bess
Three Forks
Campbell-Johnson
Europe
J.C. Varria
HE. Beasley
Kootaway
Beanches
F. W. Patera
A.W. Maxwell
Mato Bros
Sondon
Mr. Martin
Cometock Mle
Three Forka
Gus Schnitter
D. V
R. N. Powell
Charles Butler
Charlie
N. Mackinnon
Calgary
Alberta
British Columbia
Ed White
Alf Wilds
Slany
Hr. T. Cross
D. G. McDonald
McDonald
E. Rammelmeyer
Emela Edith
D. Dann
New Denver
Booth
Presbyterian Church
Grant Thorburn
James Bowes
A. R. Fingland
Charles McNichols
A. P. M.donald
Pat Daly
Mr. Bartlett
Messrs. P Daily
J. Libby
Daly
Mr. Libby
Soin Pew
Enterprise
Slocan Lake
the Credit
Odds and
D. O'Neill & Cos
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