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October 25, 1913
The Evening Times
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
W. E. Powell, an experienced miner, leases the Gilbert lignite coal mine east of Sentinel Butte, N.D., and plans immediate development with modern equipment to serve local needs and ship to external markets, the first such export effort for the area's valuable veins.
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NEW LIGNITE MINE
Sentinel Butte Vein Will be Opened and Placed on Market.
Sentinel Butte, N. D., Oct. 25.—W. E. Powell, formerly a North Dakota man, but who has more recently been in charge of large coal mines in New Mexico, has leased the Gilbert coal mine property a mile east of Sentinel Butte and will begin developing it at once. Modern machinery for underground mining will be installed and the lessor, being a practical miner and one who understands lignite, expects not only to furnish coal for local consumption but to ship to other points.
This is the first time that an attempt has been made to find other than a local market for Sentinel Butte lignite although some of the largest and most valuable veins in the state are located here. Mr. Powell expects to put in a spur track direct to the mine—and he contemplates other improvements that will vitally affect Sentinel Butte, but is not ready to announce them at this time.
Sentinel Butte Vein Will be Opened and Placed on Market.
Sentinel Butte, N. D., Oct. 25.—W. E. Powell, formerly a North Dakota man, but who has more recently been in charge of large coal mines in New Mexico, has leased the Gilbert coal mine property a mile east of Sentinel Butte and will begin developing it at once. Modern machinery for underground mining will be installed and the lessor, being a practical miner and one who understands lignite, expects not only to furnish coal for local consumption but to ship to other points.
This is the first time that an attempt has been made to find other than a local market for Sentinel Butte lignite although some of the largest and most valuable veins in the state are located here. Mr. Powell expects to put in a spur track direct to the mine—and he contemplates other improvements that will vitally affect Sentinel Butte, but is not ready to announce them at this time.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Lignite Mine
Sentinel Butte
Coal Development
W E Powell
Modern Machinery
What entities or persons were involved?
W. E. Powell
Where did it happen?
Sentinel Butte, N. D., A Mile East Of Sentinel Butte
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Key Persons
W. E. Powell
Location
Sentinel Butte, N. D., A Mile East Of Sentinel Butte
Event Date
Oct. 25
Story Details
W. E. Powell leases the Gilbert coal mine property near Sentinel Butte and begins development with modern machinery to supply lignite coal locally and for shipment to other points, marking the first attempt to export local lignite.