Malheur District Mining Rush Spreads to Tenderfoot Ledge
The Malheur gold district draws brisk activity with a La Grande mill project costing 75000 dollars. Sunset Company of Weiser sinks a seventy foot shaft on Tenderfoot and tunnels to reach Lite Johnnie, two shifts at work, about a month and a half to completion. W D Manley joins the effort, and nearby claims by W A Anderson L E Verbeck Seth Roberts Harrison Jones are noted plus a Find by Jack Manor and nuggets found by Mrs Honor. The mines lie four miles from Malheur City and twenty four miles from Huntington with ample creek water for sluicing.
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Malhuer
la Grande
Sunset Company of
Weiser
W. D. Manley
Calaveras County
California
Malhuer City
Huntington
First Creek
W. A. Anderson
Payette
L. E. Verbeck
Seth Roberts
Harrison Jones
Kriden
Jack Manor
Honor
In Alaska Gives Some Instructive Pointers on Treadwell
A historical piece outlines practical lessons from the Treadwell operations in Alaska. It highlights engineering choices, mining practices, and safety considerations observed during the early fortune era, emphasizing methodology over spectacle.
Mt Is A Wonderful Mine At Thunder Mountain Skaguay Alaska
Mt Is A Wonderful Mine reports a voyage from Portland to Skaguay via Cottage City with notes on scenery and ports such as Port Townsend Vancouver Ladysmith Sitka and Juno. It describes coal supplies for mines and fish canneries and includes details on the Treadwell mine and its five stamp mills with tunnels and 600 foot level operations.
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Skaguay
Alaska
Weiser
Portland
Cottage City
United States
Osanada
Mexico
Port Townsend
Vancouver
Ladysmith
Vancouver Island
Sitka
Y. M.C A
Juno
Douglas Island
Alaska Treadwell
Treadwell
Deer Slaughter Report Shocks Thunder Mountain Region
The Signal warns of a deer slaughter along Thunder Mountain. Jon as Fuller, returning from Boise, notes many game herds are ruthlessly shot as crowds chase the snow. Brown plans to consult the game warden, urging stoppage to prevent deer extinction through proper sportsmanlike methods.
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Jonas Fuller
Thunder Mt
Boise
Puller
Thunder
Brown
Boire
Citywide weed removal urged by mayor
Mayor Kelly urges citizens to clear weeds from in front of their businesses and homes across the city to improve the appearance of the business district. He hopes residents heed the request for the town’s overall good.
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Kelly
Miss Zenia Bartsche Improves but Remains Unconscious
Dr Waterhouse reports improvement in Miss Zenia Bartsche who was injured in a Sunday runaway but she has never regained consciousness since the accident.
Swede With A Mystery From Thunder Mountain
W W Sweet of Statesman tells a tale of a Swede with a halo of mystery who brought in a rack piece assay valued at $2. Consternation followed at the camp as several men pursued the Swede to reveal the treasure ground but he remained secretive despite inducements.
Obdurate Fear Ties Health Crisis to Fate
Mr. Sweet fears she Swede may die, warning this could mark another instance of an "ost mine" case and highlighting a tense, uncertain health situation.
Will Run Good Force at Warren Plant Project
J A Dzizek reports 18 down from Warren where his company builds the Mammoth Lucky Boy and Hornet claims. They expect to employ from five to 100 men.
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Will
J. A Dzizek
Warren
Mammoth
Lucky Boy
Hornet
Vagrants Seized for Street Robbery in Business District
Three 'vans' were pulled by Marshal Brizenhive on Thursday while beating pedestrians for money. They were fined $500 plus costs and cited for street offenses in the business district.
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Marshal Brizenhive
Stranger at Middle Valley may face insanity commission
Word reaches authorities from Middle Valley that a stranger is held by locals. He is described as potentially afflicted with delirium tremens branded by the council. If his condition does not improve, he will be examined by the insanity commission.
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Middle Valley
Council
Insanity Commission
Changed Towns Seek Settlers in Long Valley
Jos P Barney, active in locating settlers on homesteads and timber lands in Long Valley, has moved his address from Ruseberry to Vu Wyck. He continues work guiding arrivals to the new lands and timber resources in the region.
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Jos P Barney
Long Valley
Ruseberry
Vu Wyck
Academy Couple Married at Silver City Isho
The Signal learns that Mr Will Leyton and Miss Bertha Matthews, recent attendees of Weiser Academy, were married at Silver City Isho a few days ago. The announcement notes the union of two academy students in a regional ceremony.
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Will Leyton
Bertha Matthews
Weiser Academy
Silver City
Isho
Two Murders In Idaho Lake Area Linked By Death
A special states that Donaldson of Wood River Nebraska was suspected in the murder of KW Fritz. At 2 o clock today Donaldson was found shot to death within 300 feet of Fritz's body. Attendant circumstances indicate both men were murdered in cold blood and unseen by their assailants.
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Boise
Idaho
Statesman
Pocatello
John
Donaldson
Wood River
Neb
KW. M. Fritz
Fritz
Local company shows profits from Weiser Fruit Land and Invest ment Co
A stockholders meeting reported the firm in prosperous condition with Gilbert tract yielding 1150 profit over the past year. Eighty acres cost 3450 and 20 acres sold for 50 an acre while 60 acres valued at 60 per acre. The land is irrigated fenced and cultivated. The company has about 1000 loaned out at 10 percent. Local management has grown value without cost to the company. Plans include building cottages for rent or sale to earn dividends and boost Weiser. stock at 2 monthly to support community growth. Current officers listed.
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Weiser Fruit Land and Investment Co
Gilbert
Ite
Sim
B. J. Davis
M. L. Wisl
Edward Shainwald
R. K. Lockwood
C. 8. Fosselman
Thunder Mountain camp shown as booming frontier town
Post Office Inspector A R Butler, returning from Thunder Mountain via the Warren route, reports rapid growth and strong camp prospects. He estimates 3500 residents with many arrivals daily, notes eight Waser cabins, a two story hotel, a large drag store, numerous tents, and a dance hall marking the emerging mining town.
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Post Office
A. R Butler
Thunder Mountain
Signal’ Office
Metropolia
Weiser
Boise Capital News
Big Creek
Profile
Dewey Mine
Roosevelt
Dewey
Wey
Thunder Mountain City
Limited Means Offer Promises Safe Profitable Investment
The opportunity offered to people of limited means promises a rare safe and profitable investment. It deserves the serious consideration of our citizens.
Idaho Gold Coin Mines push toward permanent producing plans
K D Ford, manager of Idaho Gold Coin Mines at Black Lake, telling Weiser that operations will be ready to demonstrate district producing potential this fall. The company is opening a wagon road for in supplies and has received three cars of tram fixtures, cable and pipe for the mill. A snowbound road between Smith Meadows and Rapid River requires snow removal with a 16 inch plow and 14 horses as crews work to advance progress. He says the effort is a success and outpaces shoveling.
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K. D. Ford
Idaho Gold Coin
Black Lake
Weiser
Smith Meadows
Rapid River
K. D
Ore hauling again at Seven Devils mine
J. C. Rogers to engage teams to haul copper ore from the Seven Devils mine to Connell. The plan outlines likely routes and transport needs for local ore commerce.
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J. C. Rogers
Seven Devils Mine
Connell
Card of Thanks From J A Huppaxson
Card of thanks thanks the people of Weiser for kindness shown during the fatal illness of the writer's beloved wife. Expresses deep gratitude to the community and family for support.
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Weiser
J. A. Huppaxson
John Kleeman Offers Life Readings at Shooting Gallery
An astrology note reports John Kleeman has produced a new run of cards promoting his life readings at his shooting gallery, outlining services offered and contact details for clients seeking guidance through astrological insights.
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John Kleeman
Mines H BE Abry Equal Owner in Thunder Mountain Mine
H BE Abry and I M Cristol share ownership of a placer mine recently located in the Thunder Mountain district. New trimmed hats advertised for the Fourth at Mrs Hand's.
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H. BE
Abry
I. M. Cristol
Placer
Thunder Mountain District
Wresh discoveries spark rush near Dewey mine camp
Daily reports from the field describe a growing gold camp centered on the Dewey mine with an estimated 2500 men within 26 miles. Prospectors flood the region from many directions after a wild stampede to Indian Creek where a new 50 foot wide ledge was found twelve miles from the Dewey site.
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Statesman
Stechhan
Thunder Mountain
Dewey Mine
Indian Creek
Thomas R. Reed
W. W. Sweet
Don Cranla
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Malheur
E. T. Merritt
Miss Bartsche
Weiser Fruit Land & Investment Company
Hunder Ountaty
Butler
Monumental
Iblack Lake
Stechan
Baya
ROSH
Wresh
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