Marsh and Hecla face standoff in mining dispute
Rumors swirl in Wallase and mining camps over Marsh and Hecla in a bitter feud tied to the east vein claim. Marsh plans to press its case with continued work in the Russell tunnel and a new one-cent assessment, while Day of the Day family is rumored to back the Marsh fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Hecla
Federal
Marah
Wallace
Eugene R. Day
Day
Marsh Company
Russell
Russell Tunnel
Brady Development Co Nearing Rose Vein Strike
J C Parsons of Pittsburg, president of Brady Development Co, has been in the city to inspect operations and await the crosscut reaching the Rose vein. A 1200 foot depth is expected before the vein is cut, with a promising ore body indicated. Parsons plans to stay two more weeks to witness the strike amid large Pennsylvania capital backing the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Parsons
Pittsburg
Brady Development Company
Patrick Brady
Parsons
Rufus Dunlap
Pennsylvania
Rose
Olympia
Nine Mile
Rose Claim
Congressman A. T. Smith May Stop in Wallace on Way to Washington
Congressman Addison T. Smith of Twin Falls Idaho may briefly visit Wallace on his trip to Washington after attending his son's marriage in St. Marlex. A former Spokane Chamber event speaker he also spoke on reclamation and Northwest farmers issues, sparking talk of a republican reception if he arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Smith
Wallace
Washington
Addison T. Smith
Twin Falls
Congress
Idaho
St. Marlex
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Northwest Farmers
Smith
Republican fundraising appeal calls for broad support
The Republican National Committee chaired by Wil Hays urges all Republicans and supporters to donate up to the $1000 limit, crediting campaign reform for broad participation. It notes a 2,000,000 dollar fund from 50,000 givers and appeals for continued generosity to sustain a safe, progressive government and a stronger party image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Wil FL Hays
W. Upham
James G. Blaine, Jr
West 44Th Street
New York City
Yiven
Horseshoe Company Prepares for Extensive Development Campaign
The Horseshoe Mining company under manager J B Scoles of Mullan has acquired and installed all power plant equipment from St James Mining at its site above Mullan across the river from National mill. Washington Water Power will supply electricity after recent connection. A crosscut tunnel over 1000 feet has cut two veins with lead silver ore showing strong surface prospects, signaling potential commercial ore when drifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpany
Horseshoe Mining Company
J. B. Scoles
Mullan
St. James Mining Company
National Mill
Washington Water Power Company
North Star Mining Drives Crosscut to Main Tunnel
Offerson, long engaged in mining in British Columbia, has been given a contract by the North Star Mining & Development company to drive a crosscut from the main tunnel toward Lie Won, about 75 feet distant. The main tunnel runs 90 feet, with the crosscut starting at the face at roughly 450 feet depth. After cleaning the tunnel a cave near the wagon road dump was removed by the contractor. the North Star company, led by manager G. W. Dougherty, owns five claims on the Nine Mile west side near Black Cloud settlement. the tunnel portal lies just above the wagon road beneath a robust trestle crossable for dump access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SA. Offerson
British Columbia
North Star Mining & Development Company
Lie Won
North Star Company
G . W. Dougherty
Nine Mile
Black Cloud Settlement
Vermilion Creek Road Repair Agreement Reached
Thompson Falls Ledger reports a joint plan by the forest department county commissioners and Vermilion Silver and Lead Mining to spend 200 dollars each to repair Vermilion creek road near Trout Creek for federal county and mining company use. A rusher well on the surface yielded 19,000 barrels daily for a long period and 13,000 currently. Mr Parsona predicts the mining game will thrive if Brady Development uncovers a rich body of high grade ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion
Thompson Falls
Forest Department
Vermilion Silver & Lead Mining Company
Vermilion Creek
Trout Creek
Jenses
Parsona
Brady Development Company
Pine Creek Milling Company Stockholders Eye Wealthy Drift Show
Pine Creek Milling and Milling Company reports a rich drift exposure at the Barnard studio entrance with galena and a lead-silver streak. The 250 foot tunnel on Denver gulch, amid 14 claims, may expand into a large commercial ore body as development continues through winter. Dr C. S. Stone serves as president and O. W. Lowis as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek Milling & Milling Company
South Drift
Barnard
Pine Creek
Denver Gulch
Hilarity Mining Company
Hilarity
C. 8. Stone
O. W. Lowls
Giant Ledge Mining Head Visits Murray Area
Charragior of Murray, manager of Giant Ledge Mining Company, reports the west drift from the 400-foot shaft is swinging back toward the vein near the old Steen shaft, with expectation of finding a high value gold ore body. The firm shows promising ore in the east drift and holds a large claims group with hoist, compressor, sawmill, buildings, and a partly built concentrating mill, stalling completion due to railroad restoration issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charragior
Murray
Giant
Ledge Mining Company
Steen
Prichard Creel
Gilbert property work on Two Mile proceeds toward winter setup
Louis Nelson repairs the trail and prepares the Gilbert property on Two Mile for spring work. Gilbert Torkelson, chief owner, has been confined in a local capital. About 2500 to 3000 feet of development has been completed, but the site has been inactive for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Mile
Louis Nelson
Gilbert
Winster
Gilbert Torkelaon
Featherstone named to fill vacancy after judge Woods death
Governor Davin plans to appoint A. T. Featherstone of this city to the frat judicial district seat left by the death of Judge W. W. Woods. The appointment will wait until after legislative adjournment to avoid a special election, with Judge Scales of Grangeville to hold court during the interim. Featherstone is a long-time Shoshone county attorney with a strong practice and is deemed highly qualified for the district bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davin
A. T. Featherstone
W. W. Woods
Featherstone
Scales
Grangeville
Shoshone County
Silverado Mine Gears Up To Resume Work In Idaho Claim Belt
C D Maxen of Spokane, Silverado Mining secretary, says financing is secured and operations will restart soon on the Silverado property below On burn near the railroad. The inactive mine since 1918 owns 20 claims in the dry ore belt with a 4000 foot main crosscut and drifts showing ore from 1 to 4 feet wide worth about 35 dollars per ton, silver comprising about half. A 170 foot shaft west of the crosscut remains in ore, yielding silver and little gray copper. The 100 ton mill and compressor, electric powered, await transmission line restoration. Spokane and Iowa investors back the venture. Officers listed include J M Orr as president and C D Maxen as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Parsons
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Kansas
Parsons
Butler County
Eldorado
Towanda
C.D. Maxen
Spokane
Silverado Mining Company
Onburn
Maxen
Cmpany
Nellie
Chester
Silverado
Cresscut
Silverado Company
Washington Water Power Company
Towa
Iowa
C. D P. Maxen
F. P. Matie
W. B. Pickerell
Wilbur Wood
F. M. Gardner
J. F. Daily
William Patterson
Mining Engineers Hold Large Kellogg Meeting
A Kellogg gathering of the Columbia section of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers drew record attendance from Idaho Washington eastern Oregon and British Columbia. Delegates toured the Bunker Hill smelter and discussed making Kellogg or Wallace a three day annual fall meeting site to better showcase mining processes and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Spokane
Coeur @ Alene
Moscow
Pullman
Coeur d'Alene
Columbia
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
L. K. Armstrong
Association
Wallace
Armstrong
Stanly A. Easton
Bunker Hill & Sullivan Company
Frank M. Smith
M. H. Sullivan
A. F Beasley
Leroy Gold and Copper Mining Company Patent Contest
A letter from G. F. Damm and C. E. Clarke explains a three mill assessment to pay debts and fund annual work as part of patent efforts. Forest Service challenged the patent on three claims for insufficient work and weak mineral showing, but the Interior Secretary favored four of five claims, with the weakest rejected. Contests cost $420 and two years, over a copper belt LeRoy group near Adair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Gold & Copper Mining Company
G. F. Damm
C. E. Clarke
Forestervice
Secretary of the Interior
LeRoy Group of Claims
Adair
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Apex Litigation
Lense
Coe
James F. McCarthy
Brady Development CO
North Star
H. Featherstone
Judge Woods
Coeur d’Alene
Smelter
Bunker Hill
Leroy Gold & Copper
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