Milwaukee Engineer Bert Cameron Victim of Frightful Mine Accident
Bert Cameron, engineer at the California-Pioche mine, was pulled into a drive wheel while lubricating machinery. His right arm was amputated below the elbow, a skull fracture and severe injuries followed, but he signaled for help and survived. He is reported improving at Duckworth hospital with recovery expected. Cameron has worked six months for the company and lived with his wife and child. officials promise every effort for his comfort.
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Bert Cameron
California-Piobe
Cameron
Wheatly
Stockham
Duckworth Hospital
Camersofi
California-Pioche Company
William C Alexander to Lead Camp Development Effort
William C. Alexander of Salt Lake expected to arrive in Pioche camp tomorrow to take charge of the Milwaukee property development. He partners with Indiana associates to push a vigorous campaign, with potential to rival Mendha in scale. Alexander, long active in Utah mining, is seen as a strong booster for Pioche and the Milwaukee deal arose through Joseph S. Free and J. B. Wheeler.
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William C. Alexander
Salt Lake
Joseph S. Free
J. B. Wheeler
Milwaukee Company
Pioche X Ray Compressor to Boost Mine Development
Pioche X Ray plans a compressor plant in the Highland district to accelerate tunnel driving toward the ore vein at about 1200 feet. J W Taylor ordered gear in Salt Lake. Earl Pembroke notes Pioche’s heightened activity this fall and predicts summer output will rival historic camp prosperity. Yesterday workers enjoyed a Christmas turkey at the Record office.
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Pioche X-Ray Company
Highland District
J. W. Taylor
Salt Lake
Earl Pembroke
Boston Pioche
Pioche
Turkey
Masonic Installation At St John Lodge No 18
The St John Lodge No 18 F and A M installs its new officers Sunday evening in the Masonic hall. Officers include Worshipful Master F P Thompson Senior Warden Dr W W Stockham Junior Warden C L Alquist Senior Deacon C ee hinta Junior Deacon E Kate Saalveo J Campbell. Also noted is the Western Pacific Railroad expansion across northern Nevada with regular Salt Lake to Wells service soon and Idaho mine inspector Robert N Bell expected in Pioche for regional mineral condition review.
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St. John Lodge No
Masonic Hall
F. P. Thompson
W. W. Stockham
C. L. Alquist
C. Ee Hinta
Ae Ess
E. Kate Saalveo
Campbell
Western Pacific Railroad
Nevada
Salt Lake
Wells
Robert N. Bell
Idaho
Pioche
Majestic Smelter to Be Operated in Milford Utah
Engineers from F. Augustus Heinze are on site as the Majestic smelter in Milford Utah nears readiness for operation likely by mid February. The plant may process ore from the Silver King Coalition and other Utah mines under a five year lease, with plans to source ore from southern Nevada camps. Expanded equipment is anticipated to handle output from Silver King Ohio Copper and Daly Judge mines and more.
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Majestic
Milford
Utah
F. Augustus Heinze
William A. Kidney
Butte
Heinze
Silver King Coalition
Nevada
Silver King
Ohio Copper
Daly Judge
Married in Pioche Two Well Known Locals Wed This Week
Judge Connell officiated at the marriage of William Post and Mrs Mary Lynch in Pioche. Mining location notices list a sale at the Record office.
Pioche King Mining Company Organized in Salt Lake
Pioche King Mining company organized on Wednesday in Salt Lake by John A. Kirby and associates. Capitalized for 1,000,000 shares with 300,000 reserved for treasury. Officers: Kirby president, Free vice president, Hodson secretary treasurer, directors Robertson and Lawrence. Plans include heavy equipment and active development. Prince and Golden Prince mines show ore bodies and permanent work expected.
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Salt Lake
John A. Kirby
New Parallel Fissure Struck In the Mendha
The Mendha mine in the Highland district reports a new fissure parallel to the main Mendha fissure, about eighty feet off, with ore values around 30 percent lead, 40 ounces silver, and 8 to 10 dollars per ton in gold. Manager John R. Cook confirms the strike and notes ore mainly from bedding planes as they push toward the new fissure from the 800 foot level. The company ships ten to twelve tons daily of high grade ore.
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Mendha
High-land
Nevada
John R. Cook
Cook
Leling
Mr. Cook
The
Mendha Company
Point Mine expands with new buildings at Pioche Nevada
Metals Exploration has completed a boarding house bunk house and office after taking over Point mine from Pioche Nevada Consolidated Mining. Superintendent Hooper leads men drifting two ways on the 65-foot level to locate a vein fault observed by Manager Cook during the development campaign and instructed Harper to push a line of work before selecting a permanent shaft and power setup.
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The
Metals Exploration Company
Point
Pioche- Nevada Consolidated Mining Company
Thomas J. Hooper
Frank B. Cook
Thomas J. Harper
Thomarson Bays Arizona Group Purchased for Development
Edwardyp son, manager of the Ely Valley mine, closed a deal for four claims adjoining the Mendha mine held by J B Wheeler and W J Hardin. Thomarson plans active development soon, deeming the Arizona group attractive and likely to become a good mine.
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Highland District
Edward ‘Ypson
Ely Valley
Arizona
Mendha
J. B. Wheeler
W. J. Hardin
Thomarson
Rand Returns Home From Western Mining Promoter
Harry Rand of Portland Oregon has returned home after reviewing Pioche Nevada interests. He secured a controlling stake in the Desert Prince mine east of the Prince Consolidated and helped promote the California Pioche and Oregon Pioche ventures. Rand backs the Fish district future and has advanced its development with a steam boiler and drill.
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Harry Rand
Portland
Oregon
Pioche
Desert Prince
The
Prince Consolidated
Rand
California-Pioche Company
Oregon-Pioche
Fische
Prince Consolidated Ore Mine Carloads to Salt Lake Smelters
Ore from the Prince Consolidated mine finished loading another car the night before Christmas for Salt Lake Valley smelters. Superintendent William Lloyd speaks little, yet the Record cites a reliable source predicting sensational values. The ore comes from the rich fissures on the 400-foot level. C A Cook secretary of Metals Exploration Company will arrive from Salt Lake tomorrow.
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Prince Consolidated
Salt Lake Valley
William Lloyd
C. A. Cook
The
Metals Exploration Company
Salt Lake
Nevada-Des Moines Mining to Resume Sinking
The Nevada Des Moines Mining company plans to restart sinking on its property in the lower town. Manager Mahedy ordered a 40 horsepower boiler and sinking pump after water interference halted work. Progress centers on the 100 foot level with diamond drill traces. porphyry streaks appear, and Mahedy is confident of soon finding payable ore. United States Minister Russell and Castro are mentioned in context of Venezuelan events.
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Nevada-Des Moines Mining Company
Mahedy
Church Services Scheduled at Union Sunday School
Mass will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning in the Union Sunday school building conducted by Rev. Father Reynolds. Everyone invited.
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Union Sunday School
Father Reynolds
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the Mat
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Gies
Stockton
Pembroke
Indion
George Jay Gould
Majestic Smelter
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Europe
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