Milwaukee Electrifies Northwest Rail Line to Tacoma Power
Milwaukee electrifies from Avery Idaho to Othello Washington and extends from Orhello to Seattle and Tacoma a 320 mile section powered by hydroelectric energy. The new electric locomotives weigh 275 tons and deliver 4200 horsepower enabling heavy transcontinental trains over the Rockies. War delayed production. demonstrations in Butte and Seattle showcased the system’s capacity and potential global interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Idaho
Othello
Wash
Milwaukee Railroad
Harlowton
Tacoma
Montana
Mineral County
Butte
Harlowgen
Milwaukie
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Milwaukee
Deer Lodge
Milwaukee Electric
Pacific Coast
Orhello
Seattle
F. H. Shephard
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Plant
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
England
France
Italy
Poland
Belgium
South Africa
Brazil
Java
Japan
America
Pacific Division
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Riilroad
Northwest
Olympian
Chicago
Cascade Mountains
Cle Blum
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company
Europe dependent on U S for zinc as wartime supply continues
The Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry notes Europe relies on the United States for zinc ore and smelting, with shipping favoring foodstuffs over ore. 1913 world production was 982,000 tons led by the US, Germany, and Belgium. postwar output fell, Britain and allies struggle with ore shortages, labor troubles, and limited shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York Sun
Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry
Germany
Belgium
Great
Britain
Empire
United Kingdom
Great Britain
America
Uast
Gold loss by attrition could total millions in world jewelry
An old New York Sun discussion estimates annual gold loss from jewelry wear, including rings and watches, at about 220 million grains or roughly 4.84 million dollars in gold alone. It notes widespread jewelry ownership, 12 carat average metal, and that coin wear and platinum losses also affect global totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Julius Wodiska
Wodivka
United States
United States Treasury
Wodiska
Cedar Falls Lines and Hydroelectric Station Mentioned
The passage notes lines at Cedar Falls and references the hydro electric station of the Washington Waterpower Company located on the east end of the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Palls
Washington Waterpower Company
Tonopah Mines Adopt Blanket Life Insurance Plan
Four Tonopah mining firms implement no cost blanket life insurance for all employees. Policies from major eastern insurers provide designated sums to beneficiaries if death occurs on payroll. Coverage starts at 400 dollars and rises with years of continuous service, reaching 1260 after one year and 1500 after two years. The plan reduces job hopping and benefits both workers and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining and Scientific Press
Tonopah
Slacked carbide uses and safety tips from mining journals
Practical notes on reclaiming stacked carbide from miner lamps, storing in a covered box for crew access, and using carbide dust to absorb oil in brakes and chutes. Benefits include easier floor cleanups, rust removal, and cleaning old machinery with water or oil. Also mentions lamp reflector polishing and household uses for surplus carbide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ko Scott
Ld Gooda
Embarrassing Situation Cited in Humorous Exchange
Meandering Mike accuses Plodding Pete of opposing work as they joke about pedestrians being mistaken for an LW. W. parade while strolling through the highways. The banter highlights a lighthearted clash over labor attitudes and social perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Pete
Marines To Get Free Scholarships At Quantico Institute
The Marine Institute at Quantico Virginia opens to hundreds of enrollees from reading to journalism. Major General George Barnett notes the program supports young marines balancing work and study and allows regular schooling through the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Marine Institute
Annapoolis
Weat Point
Marine Barracks
Quantico
Marine Institutes
George Barnett
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Mining and Development Companies of the Coeur d'Alenes
A list of mining firms with levies and delinquent sales across the Coeur d'Alenes area. Entries include Ajax Mining, Arctic Mining, Compton Mines, Lookout Mountain, Northern Light, Sunshine, Tarbox, Silver Dale and Big Hill, Syndicate Mining, and others. Each item notes levy date, millage, payment deadlines, treasurers or secretaries, and postponed sale dates where applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Dale and
Big Hill Mining Co
D. W. Knudson
Let Our Office Be the Office of Your Mining
A historical ad proposes outsourcing accounting to a central office. It argues many operations don not justify full in house staff. For a moderate cost, books and records would be managed systematically, aiming to reassure stockholders and attract associates. The pitch suggests profitability if holdings grow and emphasizes confidence in potential partners.
The Academy of Astrology Offer From Wallace Idaho
A short inquiry invites readers to send 260, place and date of birth for life review to the Academy of Astrology in Wallace Idaho P O Box 673. It urges knowing a ruling star, residence, and timing for investments and business changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Academy OF Astrology
Wallace
Idaho
P. O
Stockholders Meetings For Three Mining Firms
Bristol Mining Co holds annual meeting at Highthouse Kellogg on Thursday at 2 p m. Benton Mining Co annual meeting in Barnard block Wallace on Saturday March 27 at 2 p m. St Lawrence Copper Mining Co special meeting at Saltese Montana March 16 at 2 p m to consider increasing capital stock from 1 5 million to 2 5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Mining & M. Co. Ltd
Geo. H. Heller
Kellogg
Copper Chief Mining Co
James H.taylor
Wallace
Enterprise Mining Co
W. A. Tyson
Friend Mining Co
Wm. Sehlerding
Lindelle Building
Spokane
Guelph Mining & Milling Co
Mra. Hilza HH. Steffos
Northern Light Mining & Milling Co
B. BK. Harmon
W. Morton Street
St. Paul
Minn
North Star Mining Co
Bristol Mining Co
Highthouse
Benton Mining Co
Barnard Block
P. Candee
St. Lawrence Copper Mining Co
Saltese
Montana
Elsie Lancaster
Daily Quotations of Metals Basis of Settlement
Quotations of silver, lead, zinc, and copper used as settlement basis in ore contracts with smelters. The Engineering and Mining Journal table shows New York and St Louis lead prices, difference due to freight. Spelter quotations are for prime western brand. add 35 cents per 100 pounds to the St Louis price to obtain New York price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineering and Mining Journal
New York
St Louis
N.Y. St
Also Mentioned on This Page
GAP
Electric Power
Europe
Erican Spelter
Bunker Hill Smelter
Kellogg, Idaho
R. R
Bradley, Idaho
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Concentrating Company
Bunker Hill
Smelter
Jules Labarthe Crocker
San Francisco, Cal
Frank M. Smith
Paulsen
Spokane, Wash
M. H. Sullivan
Paulsen Building
Mining and Development Companies
Coeur d’Alenes
Ajax Mining Co
J. A. Havighorst
Compton Mines Co
Mills
John L. Fitzgerald
Gyde‘Taylor
R. Mining Co
Herman J. Rossi
Lookout Mountain Mining Co
W. L. Penney
T. S. Tweed
North Bunker Hill Mining Co
N. T. Hardy
Sunshine Mining Co. Ltd
H. J. Hull
Tarbox Mining Co
John F. Ferguson
Syndicate Mining & Exploration Co., Ltd
Louis Stevens
Wardner
Wallace Mining, Milling & Realty Co
George G. Evans
PacKard Trucks
A. E. Velguth
Parsons, Hotel
Spokane, Washington
N.Y. Sul
Ciera
I East
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