Ruling Ends Hecla Star Mine Case Fraud Focus Shift
Judge Huneke delivered a ruling that largely ends the Hecla and Bunker Hill mining companies bid to purchase the Star mine. The decision narrows the case to potential fraud by McCarthy and the Bunker Hill Sullivan firm and defines a breach of trust by Hecla directors in approving the Star contract, with the contract's fate tied to whether it was ultra vires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Mining Company
Staras Ultra Vires
Star
Hecla
Bunker Hill
John C. Higgins
W. H. Plummer
George Turner
John S. Gray
Huneke
McCarthy
Bunker Hill & Sullivan Company
Hunekewand
Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining Company
Bunker Hill & Sullivan
Higgins
Punker Hill
Court of Equity
Mines on Big Creek Show Much Activity
Initial returns from Sunshine Mining at Big Creek after remodels show strong results with 125.8 ounces silver and 10.7 percent lead in one test and 149.4 ounces silver and 11.2 percent lead in another. Developments include Yankee Girl vein reach at 700 feet, continued work on Yankee Boy and surrounding properties, crosscuts reaching ledges, and ongoing shipments from multiple leasers to smelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Creek
Sunshine Mining Company
E. (. Tousley
Sunshine Company
Big Creek Mining Company
Yankee Bay
Bunker Hill
Gibson
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mountain Company
Elgin-Ogden Group
Elgin and Ogden Company
Freight rates in ore shipment spark Idaho mining debate
Mine operators in the Coeur d'Alene district seek return to prewar ore freight rates as a commission hearing reviews the impact of current charges. Advocates argue high rates reduce tonnage and push production toward higher grade ore, worsening overall industry health while railroads would benefit from restored rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur d'Alene
Interstate Commerce Commission
Inter- Mountain States
H.w.prickett
Salt Lake
Intermountain States
Prickett
A. G. Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Idaho
Freight rates at board meeting prompt interior haul dispute
The Spokane board of trade held a Tuesday night session focusing on freight rates amid alleged railroad discrimination against interior points. J A Ford and Hoy Gill presented details of the long running coast rate and back haul issue, noting renewed efforts by inland groups. The meeting also set plans for future discussions on good roads and park supervision, with officials pledging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
J. A. Ford
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Hoy Gill
Holley- Mason Company
Banjanet
Donald A. Callahan
William Kiemnan
Ford
Intermediate Rate Association
Intermountain Territory
Idaho
Fr. E. Eric
Lewiston
M. J. Sweeley
Boise
A. H. Graff
Gill
Callahan
Reasons for Optimism Highlight U S Material Shortages
Tabulated figures show the United States has only about 20 percent of required construction material. In addition to needed office, warehouse, and factory structures, repairs for 250000 freight cars are urgent, and the nation is short 1500000 homes. The report adds the U S must produce a third of the world’s mineral wealth, half of the fuel, and a third of manufactured goods this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Proposed Mining Law Revision Likely to Die in Congress
Wallace Idaho board of trade reports opposition to a mining law revision bill. Congressman Addison Smith says the bill’s sponsor requested committee inaction and the Bureau of Mines and Arentz were not committed to its passage. The Idaho delegation is urged to oppose the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wallace Board of Trade
National Capital
Board of Trade
Bureau of Mines
Idaho
W. H. Kiieman
Addison T. Smith
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Wm. H. Kiieman
Wallace Board of ‘Trade
Wallace
Klieman
Arentx
Mill Freezes Up Amid Cold Weather Delays
Temporary shutdowns hit smaller mills in the district due to extreme cold while larger companies kept operating with effort to remove ice from flumes. Sunshine and Tig Creek Mining plants faced disruptions, along with mills on lease in the Warner district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine and
Tig Creek Mining Company
Wardner
Formula for Prosperity
The speaker asserts a single gospel for world prosperity: peace, goodwill, work, production, thrift, and simplicity. This path, he argues, would bolster business, mining, metal prices, and naval strength, while preventing urban congestion, extravagance, greed, and class strife that depress demand and prices.
Hewitt Secures Bonanza Lease On Old Elkhorn Mine
L Hewitt manager of Mullan Mining reports securing a lease on the Elkhorn dumps near Boulder Jefferson county as part of a new Montana venture. Tests at the Mullan mill show high recoveries from tailings with a plant expansion planned including two dumps of tailings and flotation and cyanidation processing. The Western Metallurgical company, formed with W W Papesh, will fund expansion as Hewitt serves as president and general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullan Mining Company
Mr. Hewitt
General Engineering Company
Salt Lake City
Southwestern Engineering Company
Los Angeles
Elkhorn
Hewitt
Bunker Hill
Kellogg
East Helena
Wallace
Coeur d'Alene Hardware & Foundry Company
W. W. Papesh
Western Metallurgical Company
Papesh
McCarthy Explains Why He Favored Star Purchase
McCarthy testified that he favored buying the Star after independent investigation and reports by Fred Green and Horace Winchell. He cited Hershey's geological conditions, Star's continuation of the Morning vein, and Hecla’s capacity to expand and prolong its operations as core reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISE
Day-Smith
Hecla
Hanker Hill
McCarthy
Higgins
Oscar Hershey
Star
Bunker Hil
Heela
Gray
Turner
Renator Turner
Higeina
Hershey
Senator Turner
Higgine
John P. Gray
Mr. McCarthy
Bunker Hill
Fred Green
Horace ¥. Winchell
Mr. Hershey
Star- Federal
Hecla Company
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Sunshine Property
MINES
Tal
Addison P, Smith
McArthy
Wiy
Berg
Bruce
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