Morning mine shaft expansion eyed as ore shoot expected
The Morning mine at Mullan shows no loss of ore content or vein width on the 2260 level, still likely to extend the ore shoot. Federal Mining & Smelting plans to sink the shaft 200 more feet, open the 2450 level, and continue bold development despite higher level limits near the Coeur d’Alene district. Dividend of 1 cent per share on preferred stock declared, payable March 15, totaling about $120,000. Other Federal mines in Hailey, Baxter Springs, Pitcher, and Canyon Creek show solid profits with leases contributing revenue. about 5,000 tons of ore shipped monthly from the Morning alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Mining & Smelting Company
Coeur d'Alene
Federal Company
Federal
Federal Mines
Mullan
Independence
Hailey
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Pitcher
Oklo
Standard
Canyon Creek
McCarthy
Heele Mining Com
Co Iy
Hunker Nmpany
Milwaik mi
Paragon it Development Plans Delay for Weather
Chris Grimsmoe of Vara gun Consolidated Mining says development awaits favorable weather. The firm plans to extend the Washington Water Power electric line from Raven to the Paragon mine to supply power for mill and mine, using own water power when possible. Work to resume as soon as conditions permit, likely early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Grimsmoe
Varagun Consolidated Mining Company
Spokane
Murray
Washington Water Power Company
Raven
Grimsmoe
Wallace Stockholders to Meet for Capital Change
A special meeting of Wallace Mining Milling and Realty stockholders is set for April 1 in the city. They will vote on increasing capital stock from 1,000,000 to 1,600,000 shares and reducing par value from 1 to 10 cents. A stockholders letter cites avoiding assessments as a chief advantage, noting progress on Placer creek and potential Galena vein extension. Also noted are plans by John Tibbetts and William Laydon to relocate to the Clearwater placer ground, traveling from Rivulet, Montana, by rail and snowshoe via Moose City, Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Mining, Milling & Realty Company
Placer Creek
Boston
Geo. G. Evane
Clearwater
John Tibbetts
William Laydon
Moose City
Rivulet
Montana
Divide
Idaho
James F. McCarthy
Sarah E. Smith
Hecla Mining Company
Star
Thave
Board of Trustee
Empire State Building
Spokane
Northport Smelter Directors Elected at Meeting
The annual meeting in this city last week of the Northport Smelting and Refining company elected directors and officers. Jerome J. Day of Wallace was chosen president Edward Royce of Portland is vice president E H Knight and F M Rothrock of Spokane named directors Joseph A Brown of Wallace elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northport Smelter
Northport Smelting & Refining Company
Jerome J. Day
Wallace
Edward Royce
Portland
E. H. Knight
F. M. Rothrock
Spokane
Joseph A. Brown
Land Office Upholds Patent Application
A mining policy committee blasts a bill for expanding land office powers amid forest-service protests against patenting claims in reserves. The Coeur d Alene case on Little North Fork shows forest pressure to deny patent despite long-ago locators and significant investment in development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Columbia
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engneers
Land Office
National Forests
Forest Service
United States
G. W. Walker
Coeur d'Alene
Register of the Land Office
Rex Absorbs Red Monarch Along Nine Mile Ridge Diggings
After protracted talks Rex Consolidated Mining absorbs Red Monarch, paying 15 cents per share dividend on March 28. Rex acquires Red Monarch tunnel near Missoula gulch as permanent outlet for Rex mine, planning to extend the tunnel to the Rex shaft bottom and connect 400 feet to secure ventila tion and reduce pumping costs. The deal also positions Rex to develop new ground, including Okanogan vein crosscuts, in a district with strong ore shows and future exploration potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Consolidated Mining Company
Red Monarch Consolidated Mining Company
Rex
Rex Company
Red Monarch Company
Dobson and
Missoula Gulches
Nine Mile
Beaver Creek
Missoula Gulch
Carbonite
Red Monarch
L. FE
Whicher
Raymond Guyer
Spokane
Whichers
Bear Creek Mining Company Directors Review Audit
W J Stratton presented a full audit at Bear Creek Mining directors meeting. An assessment of 1 cent per share was levied to meet obligations and resume mining at the Bear Top and Orofino property above Murray. The company operates a 100 ton capacity mill and has developed substantial ore at Bear Top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
W. J. Stratton
Bear Top
Orofino
Murray
Silver Reef Mine Progress Amid Mechanical Delays
The crosscut extending No 2 tunnel of the Homestake by Silver Feet Mining has reached about 600 feet with total tunnel length near 60 feet including the original. A pending extension of 700 feet eastward is agreed to by Homestake, likely veering north toward the Silver Heel vein while encountering quartz stringers possibly linked to the Homestake vein. Timbering and ground slough concerns accompany ongoing work as the site experiences motor trouble and crew delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Feet
Hhrang
Homiestate Company
Ment
Ilentien
Brady takes bond and lease on the Monarch mine
Patrick Brady of this city has secured bond and lease on the Monarch group including the Monarch and Honanse claims and adjacent properties west of Nine Mile near Wallace. Development plans include tunnels, ore extraction, a compressor installation, and extending access roads to enable consistent shipments. Pittsburg capitalists back Brady with a $100000 bond and lease over three years, offering 20 percent of smelter returns until purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Brady
Monarch Group
Monarch and
Honanse
Nine Mile
Wallace
California
Rouse Gulch
Jack Cloud Settlement
Brady
Joseph
Thomas
Monarch
Steward Fuller
Murray
Virginia
Jonh J. Logan
Fuller
Pittsburg
Thomson Briefly Visits Walache Kellogg Neighborhood
Francis A. Thomson, dean of the school of mines at the state university and director of the state bureau of mines hand geology, paid a short visit to Walache and Kellogg last Friday and Saturday. In Holland, all Christian names after the first are taxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Visi Francis A. Thomson
Theschool of Mines
State University
State Bureau of Mines
Wal‘Jace and Kellogg
Holland
Gold Quartz Mines on the North Side
A historical note on the North Side gold quartz belt near Murray detailing past operations, ownership, and early exploration. The Pilot group at the Pilot claim shows a richer strike with tellurium in depth, while opportunistic prospecting and mismanagement affected development. the piece Recounts long-ignored benches and the shift from placer to quartz work, ending with continued local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Gold Run
Cougar Kulches
Murrey
Captain Pease
Columbimn River
John Docktor
Murray
Pease
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HEGLA
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Stan
Huneke
Necks
Hecla
F. J. Kipp
Carl Landsee
B. J. Nolan
H.C. Lambach
W. J.C. Wakefield
Star Enterprise
R. Day
Sarah B. Smith
Thes
Carl Landxee
FP. J. Kipp
Bo J. Nolan
W. d. C. Wakefield
Silver Reef
Adam Avitach
Murry
Thiio
Betas Joarried
Sdeq
Pacific
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