Platinum and treasure myths from early 20th century mining notes
Domestic platinum output in 1923 was slightly down from 1922 as major dredges paused and stocks remained large. Colombia and South Africa show mixed results with new fields under study. Prices held around 110 to 125 dollars per ounce. iridium and palladium stayed high or steady. The piece also recounts legends of buried gold and silver across Oklahoma and Kansas, including hidden Confederate era loot and James gang lore, with spots in Rice and Kingman counties and the Wichita mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
Department of the Interior
Geological Survey
Vlombia
Fuswly
Colombia
South American Gold & Platinum Company
British
Platinum & Gold Corporation
West
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Chisholm Trai
Lexington
Okla
Indian Territory
Wil
Jameses
Treasuer
Paris
Ving High
Lafitte
Joseph Jefferson
Louisiana
Captain Kidd
Atlantic
Maine
North Carolina
Buried Treasures Sought Seldom Found in Southwest
A renewed search for buried gold and silver in the Wichita mountains Oklahoma aims to recover wealth claimed by Mexicans and Indians. The tale recalls explorers hiding riches across Imperial Valley California and Devil's Den Kansas, with many expeditions failing to locate the caches that legends say lie near old smelters and desert routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Ander
Wichita Mountains
Oklahoma
Bik Grandson
Kansas
New York Herald
Leedy
Okle
Kansas City
Captain Kidd
Southwest
Lafitte
California
Kandas Plains
Colorado Mountains
Imperial Valley
Francisco de Bonilla
Antonio Gutierrez de Humuana
Devil's den
Natoma
Kas
Mexico
Electrical Safety Inspection for Mine Engineers
Bureau of Mines issues Serial 2541, Electrical Inspection, Suggestions for Mine Safety Engineers by L. C. Isley. Targeted to state inspectors and industry safety engineers, the paper outlines key watch points for electrical safety in mines and reviews testing of equipment for gaseous coal mines. It notes distribution from the Department of the Interior Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Isley
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
Saying Back Down Proves Wiser Than Rising Fanfare
A compact quip reflecting on restraint over pride and patience in life. The witticism contrasts marital sentiment and aging with a sharp, ironic bite, suggesting prudence over stubbornness and the joy found in small appreciations.
Notice to stockholders in Wallace Idaho delinquent shares
Notice is given that stock is delinquent on the four mill per share assessment levied November 19, 1923. Names include Carlson William, Dunstan JE, and Errickson Gus with several share amounts. Shares will be sold February 1 at 7 30 o'clock p m at the company office 627 Cedar Street Wallace Idaho to cover the delinquent assessment plus advertising costs and sale expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Wallace
Tan
Carlson
Dunstan
Errickson
Gus
Cedar Street
Wallace
Idaho
Postponement of Moe Mining stock sale to Feb 9 1924
Notice by the Moe Mining Company Limited states the stock delinquent sale originally set for February 2 1924 is postponed to February 9 1924 at the same hour and place. G W Dougherty secretary treasurer 627 Cedar Street Wallace Idaho. Also from the Tuscumbia Mining Company Limited an assessment of four mills per share was levied payable by January 22 1924 to Morton Webster secretary Wallace Idaho. Delinquent stock will be sold February 15 1924 to cover the assessment and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe Mining Company, Limited
G. W. Dougherty
Cedar Street
Wallace
Idaho
Tuscumbia Mining Company, Limited
Tuscumbia Mining Company, Ltd
Morton Webster
P.O. Box
Ume
Notice of postponed assessment payment and stock sale
Notice from Morton Webster Company Limited extending the time for payment of the assessment to February 20 1924 and postponing the delinquent stock sale to March 10 1924. Includes address P O Box 184 Wallace Idaho. J17 P21 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Webster
Tuscumbia Mining Company, Limited
P.O. Box
Wallace
Idaho
Notice to Delinquent Stockholders at Independent Copper Company
Office of the Independent Copper Mining and Milling Company Limited in Wallace Idaho on January 16 1924 gives notice of a levy of five mills per share made November 18 with amounts listed opposite each shareholder name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Copper Mining & Milling Company, Limited
Wallace
Idaho
Notice of mining claim and lease liability in Idaho
Notice records Eldorado Mining and Smelting Co disclaiming debts under W McAvoy lease on mining property in Yreka district Idaho. It also details H J Rice’s U S patent application for Buff Fraction lode mining claim in Shoshone county with location, area figures, boundaries, and conflicting claims, filed with William Ashley, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McAvoy
Yreka
Shoshone County
Idaho
J. Lice
Wallace
United States
Mineral Survey
Hunter Mining
United States Land Office
Coeur ‘Alene
B. M
Eas
Polaris Development & Mining Chief Stockholders Meeting
Notice announces the annual meeting of Polaris Development & Mining Company stockholders in Wallace Idaho. The session is set for December 1928 at 7 30 p m in the Ryan Hotel Building to elect directors for the coming year and address lawful business. secretary L W Wilson signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polaris Development & Mining Company
Wallace
Idaho
James F. Howarth Company
Ryan
L. ©. Wilson
Wallace, Idaho
Notice of Adjournment for Polaris Development Mining Co
Notice of adjournment for the Polaris Development Mining Company stockholders meeting in Wallace Idaho. The December 3 1923 session adjourned to December 1923 and then to January 1924 and February 1924 at the James F Howarth Company Ryan Hotel Building. Secretary L C Wilson records multiple adjournments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polaris Development & Mint Company
James F. Howarth Company
Ryan Hotel
Wallace
Idaho
L. C. Wilson
Polaris Development ‘& Mining Company
Polaris Development & Mining Company
Bankruptcy meeting notice for Wallace Idaho 1924
In Wallace Idaho on January 1 1924 at 1 PM creditors are invited to attend a meeting at the Gyde Taylor building to prove claims examine the bankrupt Otto A Olsson Referee in Bankruptcy and transact other business as may come before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyde-Taylor
Wallace
Oshone
State of Idaho
Notice of Assessment for Moon Creek Mining Company
Moon Creek Mining Company of Wallace Idaho announces an assessment of two mills per share on the standing capital stock. Payment is due by February 1924 to Otto Olsson secretary treasurer at the Gyde Tayo building. Delinquent shares on February 18 1924 will be sold March 15 1924 at 8 00 pm at the company office to cover the delinquent assessment and sale costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Atee
Shoemaker
Serene
Spinks
Angalls
Harry
Ingalls
Leen
Alte
Clemens
Malle
Krateer
Emerson
Dan
Carver
Lonergan
Peterson
Chris
Chris Ato
Peterson Chris So
Howarth
Spaees J
Wheatley
Preston Alg
Preston Rael Alg
Preston Raet
Preston
Gyde-Taylor
Wallace
Idaho
Wate
Otto A. Olsson
Independent Copper Mining & Milling Company, Limited
Moon Creek Mining Company
Otto Olsson
Gyde-Tayo
Gyde-Tlor
Idato
M Creek Mining Company
Gyde-Toler
Wallace, Penne
First Meeting of Creditors for John Baxter
Notice in the United States District Court Northern Division Idaho Bankruptcy In re John Baxter a bankrupt To the creditors of John Baxter Kellows Shoshone County Idaho that on January 18 1924 he was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held at my office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of Idaho
John Baxter
Kellows
Shoshone
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Rice County
Kingman County
Nile Excort
Jambuah
A.C. Hennessey
Sume Imer
Golden Cave
Oklahoma City
Texas
James Gang
Ifetts
Clark
E J
Bean
Flohr
Notive
Eldorado Mining & Smelting CO
Wee Teamien
H. J. Rice
William Ashley
L. €. Wilson
Polaris Develops & Mining Company
Polaris Development Nin Mining Company
Wallace, Idahy
M. J. Flohr Jus
FP. McCarthy
J. W. Wimer
C. A. Keating
H. B. Howes
Jes, B. Cyde
J. W. Wimer James
Aug. Paulsen
Alfred Page
M. J. Flohr cCarthy
Gity Transfer & Storage
Claude Downey
Prop
Cedar St
Matt Baumgartner
Bonds Mining Investments
Lindelle Elk
Spokane
Wash
Coeur d'Alenes
Russell F. Collins
Bank Street
Sidney
Benton
North Hercules
Douglas
Highland Surprise
Ray Jefferson
Tarbox
Jack Waite
Laclede
Stratton
Ajax
Alameda
Tamarack
Bunker Hill
John F. Ferguson
J. W. Tabor’s Book & Stationery Store
Howes & King
Grocers
Bank St
A. L. Honever
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