16 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
1
Central Idaho researchers report new features in the Spit of Knockers area revealing geological wonders. Explorers note unusual rock formations, mineral veins, and striking canyon views emerging after recent fault activity. Local agencies urge cautious exploration and ongoing surveys to map the discoveries.
A report of new mineral finds emerged as early assays indicated significant ore grades. Geological surveys show large sampling campaigns yielding substantial assays across multiple claim blocks. Researchers note promising zones near known prospects and plan follow up drilling and mapping.
The Salt Lake Tribune details large cash投入 into Thunder Mountain Idaho mining with 1.5 million from investors and names Pittsburg oil magnates and New York financiers backing the Dewey and Belle of Thunder Mountain groups. Early reports note potential 1000 workers by November and ongoing discoveries, including cinnabar and gold veins, painting a hopeful yet cautious boom.
D A Utter renowned Weiser engineer arrives with Jim Ross and a party to survey a wagon road from Black Lake to Iron Springs Mining property in Paradise Flat a three mile route. Upon completion the contract will be awarded to start construction before snow falls to move in material and supplies.
Selwyn has received sample results from the Trap creek properties near Haggerty showing 3518.90 per ton, indicating gold at Thunder Mountain though not likely to hold across the vein. The specimen suggests some gold value in the ledge samples.
San Francisco mining expert McMahon, visiting Boise, describes a cinnabar find near Thunder Mountain with ore extending 3000 feet and vein walls of quartzite. He notes potential high quicksilver content, gold byproduct, and favorable depth prospects, signaling a lucrative future for Central Idaho.
Wagon road work into Thunder Mountain is advancing toward Peace valley with the objective of linking camp to the Dewey mine. The big 100 stamp mill and smaller mills await transport. three carloads are at Emmett and two boilers, 31,000 pounds, have departed Chicago. Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co. extends its line, now reaching Garden Valley.
At a Thunder Mountain Consolidated Gold Mining board meeting, directors ordered an immediate purchase of a 5 stamp mill for the Thunder Mountain district property adjoining Belle of Thunder Mountain. General manager M. F. Kirkpatrick and J. Dunlap will depart soon to run the new camp, taking six months of supplies for a large working force.
Ex Senator Geo L. Shoup retires from the senatorial race, making way for A. B. Moss of Payette in the Republican campaign. Moss steps into the political spotlight as Shoup exits.
H L Hollister, recently buying a large golf bearing group in Thunder Mountain country, arrived from the east with investors to survey the new gold fields. A further trade is likely before their departure, as plans unfold for an active campaign across Hailey Well holdings with stamping operations already underway.
The Elmore Bulletin reports the death of Pauline Davison by self infliction in Denver. A cultured 20 year old woman faced unemployment after her father's aid waned following a dry goods store failure and a refused marriage proposal. She bought chloroform after a quarrel over religion with A D Fitzgerald, penned farewell letters, and died in her room, leaving a note denying belief in God heaven or hell.
Thos Payne from Pittsburg, linked to B B ant Woh Day in Yellow Pie Basin, sent samples to his brother at Pittenburg. A telegram promised $500.00 a ton for the best chemist assay. He started to “hike” and is moving to secure additional locations.
The Hollister party of 16 capitalists departed Weiser yesterday morning bound for Thunder Mountain. Among them are prominent and wealthy men led by Mr. Hollister, who marks his first trip into Thunder via the Ketchum route.
Avery Moore of Grangeville spoke before hundreds at Thunder Mountain City on July 4 announcing the Miners Protective Association of Thunder Mountain. The bylaws set the group to defend prospector property rights, aid law enforcement, and deter claim jumping, with secrecy noted for signatories.
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