Unusual jury advisory in Black Bear Mines case
In the Black Bear Mines dispute, Judge Weatherstone allowed a jury to answer questions on the case instead of a verdict. The jury’s findings cover stockholder notices, meetings, and director elections, including who was elected and who was recognized as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ¢. Glade
Black Boar Mines Company
H. J Arnett
Glade
Therett Towles
Franklin Hiirman
W. H. Hanson
H. J. Hull
Gament
Black Bear Company
Klnck Bear Mines Company
H. J. Arnett
Black Bear Mines Company
RE. Weniger
Ben B. Bush
A. D. Wallace
A. A. Whaley
H. J. Rossi
R. B. Weniser
Plaintiff Corporation
John ©. Glade
R. E. Weniger
Arnett
R. K E. Weniger
Constitution Mine Set for Ore Shipments to Smelter
Creek Company plans active ore shipments from the Constitution mine on Pine Creek soon, with the mill overhauled and operating at capacity. Boarding house reopened, crews assembled for mine and mill work as development yields a rich galena body in quartzite, ore to be trucked to Bunker Hill smelter under Joe Trainor’s long-time supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardner-Kellog
Constitution
Pine Creek
Bunker Hill
Joel Trainor
Cave
Western Union
West Hunter Company Resumes Operations After Suspension
West Hunter Mining announces start of active development on September 15 led by president T. B. Cosgrove. The property lies near Mullan, with work on the West Side near Independence and Morning mines and a new tunnel toward the Morning claim. Cosgrove describes vein finds on the Panama claim and notes ore prospects, crosscuts from American Commander tunnels, drifting progress, and past funding shortfalls requiring a small 5 mils per share assessment to complete development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hunter Mining Company
T. B. Cosgrove
West Hunter
Mill Creek
Mullan
Hunter
Cosgrove
Reyett
Seattle
Vancouver
Contested Control Hint Seen in Western Union Mine
Heavy buying of Western Union stock signals a power struggle to secure control of the company. D H Anderson, Spokane president, urges stockholders to hold or buy as new ore shows promise on the Nine Mile ledge. Ore findings and a nine mile near city plan lift hopes for resumed shipments and sustained production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
City
Ren J. Collins
D. H. Anderson
Spokane
Collins
Anderson
Miner discoveries in Wallace lift Coeur d Alene outlook
Slaney Norman of Spokane editor of Mining Truth spent days in Wallace scouting Western Union and McPhillips strikes. He notes the shaft level ore shoot at Western Union appears permanent and the McPhillips find could add a new mine. Strong zinc prospects from Anaconda entry and lead outlook boost the district yet fail to sway Spokane supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur d'Alene
Slaney Norman
Spokane
Mining Truth
Wallace
Western Union
McPhillips
Anaconda Company
Norman
Jumbo Mining advances at Oregon gulch near Eagle Creek
Charles Johnson of Prichard describes recent developments at Jumbo Mining on Oregon gulch a tributary of Eagle creek. A new wagon road has been completed and plans call for a compressor this fall. The lower tunnel will extend to the vein about 300 feet away with a good lead-silver showing in an upper tunnel and on surface. Jack Waite ships ore from the mine where eight to ten men are employed. The mine lies about thirteen miles from Prichard, the shipping point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Prichard
Jumbo Mining Company
Oregon Gulch
Eagle Creek
Johnson
Jack Waite
Moore Visits District Mining Engineer F Cushingmoore in Opoxane Tours McPhillips Strike
Mining engineer F Cushingmoore, from Opoxane, spent several days in the district last week. He toured the McPhillips strike and was impressed by the showing. He knows the geological conditions of the area from years of work at the Panhandle across the canyon and nearby McPhillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Cushingmoore
Opoxane
Panhandle
McPhillips
Snowshoe Mine to resume development activity after pause
Snowshoe Mining company plans renewed work after long inactivity. Snowshoe No 4 tunnel may be developed as part of Snowstorm project with favorable geology for ore. Company leadership shifts include John B. Gearon as president and Wallace Herman Marquardt as secretary. John I Murphy returned from Broken Hill to start work for Federal Mining & Smelting, which has secured control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans
John B. Gearon
Snowshoe Company
Mullan
Wallace Herman Marquardt
Broken Hill
John I Murphy
Federal Mining & Smelting Company
Richmond Firm Pursues Deep Crosscut to New Vein
J Wilson of Spokane, president of Richmond Consolidated Mining Co, in Idaho's copper belt near Adair, discusses Montana Idaho tunnel progress under B N She mining engineer. The crosscut will reach the Richmond vein about 1300 feet from the portal, at 1900 feet depth, promising lower costs and virgin ore, with old workings showing substantial ore and recent leasers earning good pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilson
Spokane
Richmond Consolidated Mining Company
O. W. Lewis
Richmond
Shoshone County
Copper Belt
Adair
Milwaukee Railroad
Idaho-Montana Divide
St. Lawrence
Montana
Wilson
Montana-Idaho
B. N. She
Hichmond
Montana-Saho
Ajax Crosscut Aims For 270 Feet This Month
Ajax company manager A C Bixby says the crosscut will advance 270 feet this month. The tunnel currently nears 5000 feet in length and the Ajax vein is expected to be reached in coming months. The cut runs about 500 feet below the upper workings, with ore showing suggesting a small body of ore on the new level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax
A. C. Bixby
Ajax Company
Tnicro
McPhillips High Grade Strike At Nine Mile Site
Continued interest surrounds Stratton and Stratton’s strike on the McPhillips property at Nine Mile. A tunnel show of high grade ore drew hundreds, with development halted by a solid ore wall and later an illegal blast revealing a thin vein of high grade galena. Options sold near 1500 total. further sales stopped as funds permit. Patent plans and title assurances accompany development under Dennis Goggin and McPhillips, with Merriam citing favorable geological conditions for ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton & Stratton
Mc Phillips
Nine Mile
Stratton
McPhillips
Dennis Goggin
Mr. Gogs
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Black Bear
West Hunter Company
Stockhold
ERS
Western Union Mining Company
Coeur d'Alen
Pat McGovern
Northwest Mining & Milling Company
Patrick McGovern
Northern Pacific
McGovern
The
Shoshone Mining & Milling Company
Wallner
North Pole
Moore
Omy
M'Phillips
McPhilips
Chas
Merriam
Dora Lode
Revett
St. Regis
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