Lead and Zinc Mine Makers Seek Tariff Protection
Metal industry leaders testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee urged protective tariffs on lead and zinc. They argued U S costs exceed foreign production, seeking specific duties from 2 cents per pound to 10 cents per pound based on ore zinc content, and highlighted current Underwood rates as inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Washington
Engineering and Mining Journal
Otto Rubi
Joplin
Missouri- Kansas-Oklahoma
United States
Mexico
FE. H. Wolff
American Zinc Institute
Europe
Caledonia Dividends Continue Ore Search
Stanly A Easton, president of Wiedonia Mining, says dividends will be suspended but exploration continues while there is reasonable chance of finding new ore. Since last July dividends were 1 cent quarterly after prior rates. In 1920 Wiedonia produced 2,019,326 pounds lead and 804,197 ounces silver valued at 481,082.95 with net profit 190,497.80. Total dividends paid 4,141,950. Ruston notes risk in ore search and that dividends will resume only after resources are realized and obligations met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanly A. Easton
Wiedonia Mining Company
Ruston
West Sunset Company Advances Lead Ore Drift
The West Sunset Mining Company, controlled by the Days, reports drifting from the bottom of the Sunset winze at 1000 feet depth. The face near the West Sunset line shows clean galena ore with a 12 foot vein width and a potential large ore shoot as exploration continues.
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West Sunset Mining Company
The
Days
Sunset
Portland Mining Company
West Sunset Company
Daya
W. A. Clark
Butte
Suns
Portland
Amazon-Manhattan
Tay-Jefferson
Sunshine
Beaver Creek
West Sunset Ground
Old Hill
Sunshine Company
Death of Dennis Blake Pioneer of Coeur d'Alene District
Dennis Blake, longtime Coeur d'Alene district pioneer, died in California after a long illness. He arrived with his brother True Blake in 1884, explored the South Fork area from Burke to Big Creek, and located the Yankee Boy group on Tig Creek. They also held claims on Lake Gulch near the Chicago Boston, sold recently for $25,000.
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Dennis Blake
Coeur d'Alene
California
Havine
True Blake
South Fork
Burke
Big Creek
Tig Creek
Lake Gulch
Chicago
Boston
Dennis Tilake
Republicans Honor Lincoln in Shoshone County Banquet
Shoshone County Republicans will honor Abraham Lincoln with a banquet on Saturday evening February 12 at the Banquet restaurant. Major FL Quigley, state committee member, after talks with Harry A Rogers and other leaders, announced the event. Harry A McAllister named chair of the arrangements, with plans for a notable speaker and an engaging program to attract Republicans from across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. Quigley
Republican State Committee
Shoshone County
Harry A. Rogers
Mmates
Abraham Lincoln
Harry A. McAllister
Final Figures on Idaho Metal Production in 1920
The 1920 Idaho metal output rises despite labor shortages and falling prices, with total state production valued at about 48.56 million dollars. Gold and silver see declines or uneven gains, while lead-silver and zinc remain dominant in the Coeur d Alene district. Accidents total 16 fatal events and 1,158 minor incidents. 4,800 workers were idle at year end, most in the Coeur d Alene area. Bell retires as state mine inspector after sixteen years. Stewart Campbell succeeds him.
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Robert N. Bell
Hell
Idaho
Tdaho
Callahan Zinc
Coeur d'Alene
Alene
Bell
Stewart Campbell
Halley
Dennis Finke and True Blake Pioneers of Coeur d Alene Mine
Dennis Finke and True Blake discovered a rich vein, toiled years to sort and ship ore, profited from the mine and invested in real property and securities. The brothers grew wealthy, later drawing royalties while leaving active work to lessees. Finke was a model citizen, loyal to friends and country.
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Dennis
True Blake
Blake Brothers
Dennis Finke
Coeur
Deputy Collector to Help Taxpayers With Returns Dates
Deputy collector of internal revenue John C. Glade announced dates and locations for assisting taxpayers in preparing income tax returns. Visits include St Maries February 15 at the court house, Fernwood February 18-19 at Fernwood hotel, Clarkin February 21 at Elk hotel, Avery February 22-23 at Avery hotel, Plummer February 24 at Plummer hotel, Wallace February 25 at 301 Sixth Street, Canyon hotel Mullan February 8, Bulberg hotel Kellogg February 4-8, Wallace February 9-15 at 201 Sixth Street. The notices refer to a widespread tax assistance tour.
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John C. Glade
Internal Revenue
St. Maries
Court House
Fernwood
If Wood
Clarkin
Elk
Avery
Plummer
Wallace
Sixth Street
Burke
Canyon
Mullan
Bulberg
Kellogx
Board of Trade Discusses City Bureau Campaign Plan
At a recent board meeting C. Mack of San Francisco outlined the American City Bureau system to boost efficiency of commercial and civic groups. A six member committee was formed to work with Mack, with a full conference to decide on an agreement. Action postponed to next Monday.
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Mack
ER Deans
HJ Kosai
Plait Po Morrow
J Te Quigley
Ga, Mortimer
AO J Penn
Samuels Hotel
Amazon-Dixie Company Takes Over Leslie Co
At a meeting in Sildix Mont the Amazon-Dixie Mining Company increased its capital stock from 1 000 000 to 2 500 000 shares to acquire the Lester Mining property adjoining the Amazon-Dixie vein. The consolidation adds seven claims and millsites. Leslie stockholders will exchange shares and remain stockholders in a well financed company. The mine will extend deeper, seek 1500 level, with ore grade improving as depth increases, and a mill to be warranted by ample ore and modern equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaxon-Dixie Mining Company
Sildix
Mont
Lester Mining Company
Amazon-Disie
Amazon-Dixie Company
Consolidated Group
Leslie
Amagon- Dixie
Leste
Amazon-Dixie
Success Mine Lease Reports High Grade Lead Shoot
Hobson and Reynolds, leaseholders on the Success upper workings, report a growing lead ore shoot about 60 feet below No 1 tunnel. The ore starts as a one inch streak, expands to ten inches, with a back section two to three feet wide, bearing mostly lead with about 0.75 ounces of silver per unit. About seven tons were removed last Tuesday, with ore delivered to the dump at No 2 and hauled to Sunset railroad.
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No. 1
Hobson and Reynolds
Success
A. G. Kennedy
No. 2
Prema
Meeting of Mining Men Boise February 1 and 14
The Idaho Mining association holds its eighth annual meeting February 11 and 12 in Boise Chamber of Commerce. Discussions cover tariff revision mining tax changes and gold production. public lectures by D. H. Ferry and Walter C. Clark illuminate Alaska Yukon Prichard creek mining and Idaho mining activities with a slide exhibit and demonstrations.
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Idaho Mining Association
Chamber of Commerce
Boise
Idaho
Congress
Ways and
State Bureau of Mines and Geology
Iweho
Meerides
Owyhee
D. H. Ferry
Murray
Yukon Gold Company
Alaska
Yukon
Prichard Creek
Coeur d'Alene
Ferry
Walter C. Clark
Kellogg
Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining & Concentrating Company
Clark
Tda~ Ho
Successor to Rowe Named for First Commissioner Seat
The first district vacancy from Fremont S. Rowe’s death will be filled by gubernatorial appointment. Candidates named include John Allen Charles Foreman and John Johnson of Burke A B Ward of Delta T W Stedman and Adam Ausbach of Murray. The governor is not expected to hurry and a formal commissioners’ meeting may not occur until April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont S. Rowe
John Allen
Charles Foreman
John Johnson
Burke
A. B. Ward
Delta
T. W. Stedman
Adam Ausbach
Murray
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Amer
Ican
Middle West
Rocky Mountain
Clinton H. Crane
St. Joseph
Missouri
New York
Day
Jerome J. Day
Tamarack & Custer Consolidated Mining Company
Northport Smelting Company
Ernest Bamberger
Salt Lake City
Utah
Caledonia
Manent Outlet
Lincoln
Tolaho
Indianspotia Star
Board OF Trade
Leslie CO
Success Lease
Meeting OF Mining Men
Ferry and Clark
Rowe
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