Optimistic Update on Red Bird Mine in Custer County
Friends of Robert Nell report strong outlook for the Red Bird mine under bond and lease. George and William Snow plan to add a 50 ton mill, with Shaw brothers supplying machinery, aiming for operation by October. Since optioning the mine, the venture has produced $400,000 and paid $10,000 in royalties to Red Bird, with hopes Success Mining missed a bargain. Oil and gas surveys by Dr. Buwaarda extend from Weiser to the Owyhee range, with a forthcoming USGS bulletin and continued field work including Goose Creek and Taft River in Cassia County. artesian water flow noted, southern Idaho prospects to be surveyed next year.
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Robert Nell
Red Bird
Custer County
George
William Snow
Hell
Red Hird
Shaw Brothers
Success Mining Company
Lia
Buwalda
United States Geological Survey
Bawalda
Weiser
Mountain Home
Owyhee Range
Yaks 'O Brie
Goose Creek
Taft River
Casuia County
Huwalda
Idaho
Twin Falls
Majestic to start deep tunnel at Humboldt gulch mine
James Dunne of Burke, president and manager of Majestic Mining, announced a new tunnel started two miles up Humboldt Gulch from the Dom Paul wagon road. The tunnel will reach 1600 feet deeper, with a large permanent working shaft to support year round development and potential extension of Vein and adjacent claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunne
Burke
Majestic Mining Company
Humboldt Gulch
Dom Paul
Dunne
Ma’ Company
Majestic
Mine
Clear Grit Mining swings back to work near Burke
The Clear Grit Mining company resumes activity after a wartime halt. James King of Burke will drive 50 feet on the vein with plans for continued development. The project, near half way between Pelt and North Fork, shows surface ore and a vein with quartz and iron about five feet wide. Directors include Dr. F C Rood and P A Hecker of Walla Walla, with John Finley directing Washington operations. A crosscut is about 350 feet in, expected to reach the vein soon, with a tunnel planned toward 1000 feet depth and a larger electric-powered compressor anticipated.
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Clear Grit Mining Company
James King
Burke
Beaver Creek
Hiw
F.C. Rood
Walla Walla
P. A. Hecker
O. W. Lewis
W. H. Machette
Hoquiam
L. B. Measham
Seattle
Washington
John Finley
Washington Water Power Company
Ths
Granlite Creek
Granite
Pinchant Creek
Days May Buy Sunset From Senator Clark
A report says the Days sought permission to use Sunset to enter West Sunset and received consent to act freely with Sunset. It notes plans to inspect the mine and likely purchase the property from Senator Clark if the findings are favorable.
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Senator Clark
Daya
Clark
Wilson Mining Group Near Saltese Explores Silver Creek Claims
William Burke, president and manager of Wilson Mining & Smelting, arrived in the city and returned shortly after. Development work on 18 claims along Silver Creek, three miles south of Saltese, shows promising ore exposures in two veins copper-gold and lead-silver. Burke reports eastern interests may visit soon to inspect the property and consider an option on control.
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William Burke
Sattese
Wilson Mining & Smelting Company
Mr. Burke
Silver Creek
Saltese
Turke
Wilson Company
Marines Boost Recruits as War Fears Rise
Washington dispatch reports rapid Marine Corps enlistments far exceeding prewar expectations. Recruiting officials say monthly figures near 500 now, with August prospects to double, pushing the force toward its 27,400 authorized strength. Pay, bonuses, and new educational advantages spur enlistments amid wartime anxiety.
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Marine Corps
Washington Dispatch
William Wallace Expects Death Brings Sorrow in Northport
The death of William Wallace near Northport Washington, about ten days ago, drew expressions of sincere regret from friends in the city and district. A young pioneer who arrived in the 1880s, he mined extensively and directed large underground operations. His last role was foreman of the Tarbox mine, later aiding R C Vanderford in a Northport mining venture. He died after an appendicitis operation and was buried in Spokane.
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William Wallace
Northport
Wash
Mullan
R.C. Vanderford
Spokane
Idaho House Joint Resolutions propose amendments to state constitution
A long fragmented text outlines several House and Senate joint resolutions from Idaho proposing amendments to Article V and Article Nine of the state constitution. It includes increasing the Supreme Court from three to five justices, adding sections on school land sales limits, and directing publication of amendments before the next general election. The document notes passage in February 1919 and references election submission and timing.
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SU. Pru Sme
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Ringling Plans Large Iron Mine Push Near White Sulphur
Butte Daily Post reports T Ringling son of John Ringling has sued P A Danaher and others to obtain possession of iron properties in Meagher county near White Sulphur Springs. He is said to be preparing to develop the iron mines near White Sulphur on an immense scale.
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Ringling
Danaher
Butte Daily Post
T. Ringling
John Ringling
P. A. Danaher
Meagher County
White Sulphur Springs
White Sulphur
Concrete Floor Construction Notice at Clarkia School
Clarkia School District No 18 announces sealed bids for a concrete floor in the basement of the public school building in Clarkia Idaho. About 3000 square feet of floor space, base one to six, ue inches depth top finish one to two inch thickness with no earth removal. Clean sand and gravel available for about 50 cents per yard plus haul cost. Bids may be rejected. Work to start within one week after award. Clarkia Idaho September 1920.
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Clarkia
Shoshone County
Idaho
IV. Brown
E. J. Gaffney
Notice to Delinquent Stockholders at St James Mining Co
The Office of the St James Mining Company in Wallace Idaho announces a five mills per share assessment levied August 2 1920 on listed stockholders. Delinquent shareholders are identified by name and amount due. This notice dated September 10 1920 serves as collection action and reminder of overdue payments.
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Sixth Street
Wallace
Idaho
St. James Mining Company, Limited
C. R. Mining Preparing for Systematic Development
Edwin Roberts president of C. R. Mining and Russell Collins of Spokane an executive, have been on the property for days to ready the plant for an early resumption of operations. Mining engineer C. F. O. Merriam went to the C. R. yesterday for surveys. War delayed work. plans now call for steady operation with a well equipped site including electric powered compressor, tools and adequate buildings for a substantial work force. The Nes east of the Sunset mine hosts road silver ore and engine.
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Edwin Roberts
C. |& R. Mining Company
Russell Collins
Spokane
C. F. O. Merriam
Marines Recruit Demographics Highlight Foreign and Native Men
The Marine Corps reports 10 307 recruits in the last year with 94 percent American born and six lone foreign nationals Armenia Australia Colombia Cuba Mexico and Venezuela. Each foreign born man naturalized or filed first papers. Enlistment cost 61 16 per recruit and desertion rate at 1 86 percent. Forty percent reenlisted from other services, Marines lead at 20 percent.
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Marine Corps
Armenia
Australia
Columbia
Cuba
Mexico
Venezuela
Solars
Army
Navy
Marines
Candee Heads to Grand Army Reunion
Captain F. P. Candee departed this morning aboard the Northern Pacific to attend the Grand Army of the Republic annual reunion set for Indianapolis next week.
Lindgren Engaged by Federal Mining in Hecla Suit
Waldemar Lindgren, MIT geology professor, is summoned to the city to serve as expert for the Federal Mining and Smelting company in a prominent apex litigation with Hecla Mining. The case centers on mineral rights and corporate liability, with Lindgren to provide technical testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Lindgren
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Federal Mining & Smelting Company
Hecla Mining Company
Idaho House Joint Resolution Proposes Article 8 Amendment
Idaho lawmakers propose amending Section 2 of Article 8 to ban state loans and stockholding in private entities while allowing state control of unused water power. The measure requires voter approval and would publish for six weeks before the next general election. Secretary of State Robert C. Jones authenticates the copies.
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Idaho
Secretary of State
Robert O. Jones
State of
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National Copper
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Geo
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