Future plans for Pioche ore and a reduction plant
A.J. Bettles visits Pioche to study ore grades and determine best treatment methods for commercial output. Col. Hackett and associates discuss a possible reduction plant, but Newhouse seeks thorough ore surveys and testing before large expenditures. The Telegram notes potential for a big mill, while challengers cite proven local mines as tonnage ready for extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Bettles
Newhouse
Pioche
Susan
Col. Hackett
Kentucky
Samuel Newhouse
Plache
Bettles
Werk
Cincinnatti
Sadler
Salt Lake City
Proche
Ohio-Kentucky Company
Bristol
Jackrabbit
Mendah
Highland
Bullionville
Newhouse and Associates
Pioche Real Estate Sales and Local Ventures
M L Lee sold lots 9 and 47 in block 35 to Joseph Powers of Page & Powers for 200 dollars. Joseph Seguine of Seguine & Sons bought lot 10 in block 35, while lots 11 12 and 13 in the same block were bought by G H Hull. The Carman lots on Lacour Street are set for substantial residences. Arthur Murphy and Harry Ellis of Salt Lake City arrived to inspect E F Mining Company properties in the district. D O Warner operates a first class dairy in Pioche with a two daily deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Lee
Joseph Powers
Page
Arthur Murphy
Harry Ellis
Salt Lake City
Pioche
Bristol
E. & F. Mining Company
Miner’s Union Organized in Pioche
A Pioche miners union was perfected with a large majority of district miners joining or signaling willingness. Officers elected are Jas E Price president John Flinn vice president and Chas Bethel secretary. Weekly meetings set for Thursday. W B E Dozier of Searchlight aided organization. Road Supervisor Peaslee has men cleaning main streets to prevent rubbish dumping and keep streets clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioche
Procter’s
Jas. E. Price
The
Price Lodging House
John Flinn
Chas. Bethel
W. Be, Dozier
Searchlight
Peaslee
Nevada Horn Silver Mine near Bailey Springs blooms into action
The Nevada Horn Silver Mine near Bailey Springs rapidly develops after Whipple and partners stake out surrounding claims. William Lloyd and Cook confirm rich ore, with assays up to 770 ounces per ton silver and substantial gold and copper findings. The Nevada Horn Mining Company is incorporated for 1 million dollars, with treasury stock and strong backing from Utah and California interests. The venture aims to develop and treat ore on site, leveraging a planned Pioche railroad spur to unlock regional ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llord
E. L. Godbe
Salt Lake City
Treasury
England
George Weddell
Chas
Security Savings Bank of
Los Angeles
California
Pioche
Pioche Readies Grand Fourth Celebration and Sports
The Pioche celebration on the Fourth grows into a major event with substantial prize purses for baseball and drills. Committees praise volunteers while urging broader help from the public to finalize grounds, support practice games, and ensure a strong band and visiting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioche
Highland Claims Show Promising Ore Prospects
H J Goodrich, from the Highland District, reports a strong showing on his three-claim group Snowbound Sego and National. The Snowbound line adjoins Mendah Nevada Mining’s North Extension, with a large ore body recently found and extending toward Snowbound. Chas S Miller of Boston Pioche Mining departed for the East, aided to Caliente by Chas Lee Horsey, the companys general attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Goodrich
Highland District
Mr. Goodrich
Mendah-Nevada Mining Company
Sego
National
Mendah-Nevada Company
Chas. S. Miller
Boston-Pioche Mining Company
Caliente
Chas. Lee Horsey
Seventy Men On Steel Work Progress Report
L. R. Lothop, chief engineer of the Caliente and Pioche railroad, reports grading two miles past Panacea toward Condor Canyon. Seventy men are laying steel from Caliente with plans to finish to Fieche by September 1. A July 1 graders force will join from Panaca, speeding completion and rock work setup in the canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Lothop
Caliente and
Pioche
Panacea
Condor Canyon
Caliente
Fieche
Ber
Panaea
Will Ship Copper Ore At Bristol Consolidated
Shipping ore at the Bristol Consolidated rises to meet demand with a contract for 2000 tons hauled to Modena railroad. The move speeds mine development by easing congestion and allowing a larger work force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Consolidated
Pioce
Modena
Railroads Obtain Temporary Restraining Order Against Nevada Commission
Several Nevada railroads including Southern Pacific Nevada and California Tonopah and Goldfield and San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake secure a TRO from Judge Farrington. The suit claims the railroad commission law is unconstitutional and sets July 10 show cause appearance with Stoddard and Senator Boyd aiding the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Nevada Railroad Commission
S. Farrington
United States Court
Southern Pacific Company
Nevada and California Railroad Company
San Pedro
Mining Investor Mr F X Gardner Visits Local Region
Mr. F X Gardner a Salt Lake City mining man represents capitalists from that city. He has seen the district and is pleased with its prospects. He will report in Salt Lake then return to interest his company here. H E Freudenthal left for Los Angeles and will return by the tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Gardner
Cecil
Gardner
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Bristol Mines On Improve In Bristol District Find
Mining engineers R. C. Rowley and W. W. Dunn returned from Ely area with news of activity around Ely and a new formation carrying values at their Copper Blossom Group claims in the Bristol District. They report running a tunnel toward the ledge and samples show potential richness while predicting rapid progress toward linking with the main lodge. Local interest centers on Pioche and railroad timing as Salt Lake investors show keen attention to Pioche’s promising outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Rowley
W. W. Dunn
Ely
Bristol
Probe Brokerage Company
Pioche
Salt Lake
Rowley
Dunn
Picche
Last Chance Work Develops at Last Chance Mine
The Probe Last Chance Mining Company in Highland District plans a winter upraise from the Last Chance mine to the surface. A working shaft will be created to ease ore handling as machinery en route. James B. Wheeler serves as superintendent and will expand crew as space allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last Chance Mining Company
Highland District
Last Chance
Jas. B. Wheeler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Susan Duster
Pioche Real Estate Sales
D. O. Warner
Miner’s Union
Horn Silver Mine
Pipebe
Bailey Springs
Nevada Horn
Whipple
Thomarson
Lucky Scott
Jack Rabbit
Bristol District
A. R. Talamentes
U. S
Utah
William Lloyd
Cook
Lloyd
Prperty
Nevada Horn Silver Mining Company
Utah Savings & Truat Company
Mr. Lothrop
Corps of ‘Engineers
Plana
H. E. Freudenthal
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