Idaho Gold Coin Mining Company at Placer Basin Era Beginnings
The Ford Bros and associates, after four years in Washington county, Idaho, have built a powerful mining record with a million dollars in value. Ed and Sim Ford arrived to revive the Placer Basin district in fall 1897 and by fall 1898 their work distinguished itself as a leading effort in regional mining.
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Ford Bros
Washington County
Sim Ford
Colorado
Placer Basin
Army Losses and Corbin Report Highlight War Costs and Stage News
The Adjutant General Corbin report details casualties from July 1 1900 to June 30 last totaling 16 924 regulars and 8181 volunteers with 42646 wounded. It also notes Manila losses since June 30 1898 including 115 officers and 3789 men dead and 182 officers. Corbin urges economizing by chartering US shipping lines for potential reserve transports. Opera House tonight presents Hal Reid in A Homespun Heart praised as an artistic pastoral with strong company and a charming baby on stage.
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Washington
Corbin
Army
Regular Army
Philippines
Army Transport Service
Pacific
Opera House
Hal Reid
Chicago
St. Louis
Louisville
Shore Acree
Peaceful Valley
Heath Concentrator Plans Near Heath Mine Site
Louis B. Magid & Company and Frank Fairbairn with R. McKinney arrived in Weiser to review Heath Mining property in Heath district. They will draft plans for a copper, gold and silver concentrator to run by spring, powered by Heath Co water assets converted to electricity. The facility will support extensive mining operations already underway with a modern plant and substantial housing for workers. The Heath Mining Company, backed by New York Philadelphia and Maine financiers, is led by seasoned managers and reputed for rapid development.
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Louis B. Magid
Louis B. Magid & Company
No. 25
Broad Street
New York
Heath Mining Company
Frank Fairbairn
Philadelphia
R. ©. McKinney
McKinney & Hall
Heath District
Magid
McKinney
Weiser
Lew Ab
Heath Mining Co
R. T. Wollsten
Idaho
New York, Philatelphia and Mine
Penn
Northwest railroad sold to satisfy debts at Baker City
The Northwest railroad, extending from Huntington to Lewiston via the Snake river, was sold by master in chancery Wallace McCamant on court order. Only bid came from Louis Rosenweig for 35000 dollars, on a line with about 12 miles graded and several engines. The sale includes the right of way and two ranches, with about 150000 dollars spent to date. the Tron Dyke copper mine is tied to the railroad project but largely unviable without completion.
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Baker City
Ore
Northwest Railroad
Wallace McCamant
Huntington
Oregon
Snake River
Seven Devils Country
Lewiston
Idaho
Louis Rosen
Tron Dyke
United States
Seven Devils Mining and Northwest Railroad Plans
The Pacific Miner notes Seven Devils may gain a railroad expansion with a 42 mile extension from Council, connecting to the Pacific Idaho Northern line. C. M. Reed of Erie Pa bought the Northwest railroad at Baker City for 20000 dollars, with right of way along the Snake River to Ballard’s Landing. Reed also owns Adirondack copper mine at Ballard and may begin work soon. the article discusses regional mining prospects and the arrival of rail transport aiding the district’s growth.
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Council
Pacific & Idaho Northern
Landore
Decorah
Peacock
Boers Hold In Cape Town Brink Fight Near Piquetburg
In a brink fight near Twenty four Burams Captain Bellew and four British soldiers were killed with several wounded. British columns have been night marching into Orange River colony only to find Boers gone, boers living off fields and meat stores. Descriptions mention moves toward distant targets and continued Boer mobility despite British pressure.
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Cape Town
Piquetburg
Bellew
Orange River Colony
Veld
Oue
Returned from Trip O Poule Back and Clamoring
A brief report notes the Speaker of the House, O Poule, returning from a trip and raising attention to the Snake River Bridge project. Local officials anticipate funding discussions and construction timelines amid public interest.
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O'Poule
Snake River Bridge
Weiser Trade Push Hinges On Bridge to Ontario Route
J B O Toole returns from Harmey Valley with praise for Signal support and large future income. He estimates eastern Oregon trade could exceed 300 000 to 400 000 annually for Weiser if a bridge is built. He notes the bridge priorities over smelter or railroad and reports shipping 6 000 pounds of paint to Ontario by rail.
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J. B. O'Toole
Harmey Valley
Oregon
Weiser
Harney Valley
Ontario
Wests
Also Mentioned on This Page
Idaho Gold Coin Mining Company
Salters
Black Lake
Seven Devils District
Congress
Ohio
HEATH
Northwest
Blake
Faergyiet
Stra
Ago
Chas. M. Reed
Ene, Pa
Portland
Allard
Statesman
Blue Jacket
Seven Devils
Snd
Iron Horse
Rapid River
Moyer
Jos. Gilbert
Gerwick &Lome’s
Seven Devila Mining District
Korup
Tel
Ned
Matthews
Roberts
Fred Dejtremap
Rock Springs
Yam Hill
Weishr
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