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June 17, 1948
St. Ignatius Post
Saint Ignatius, Lake County, Montana
What is this article about?
In mid-19th century Dodgeville, Michigan, miners abandoned seven barrels of silver worth $14,500 in an old mine during a pay dispute; weakened shaft later prevented recovery, sparking modern interest per Carlos Wenberg.
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Hiyo Silver! Race to Old Mine Ready to Start Anew
DODGEVILLE, MICH.-The story of seven barrels of silver abandoned in an old mine near here is being told and re-told again and is expected to cause a silver rush any day now.
Seems that a group of miners in the middle of the last century wanted more pay. The mine management refused to grant them an increase. Having just neatly capped seven barrels of silver, the miners climbed out of their hole to continue the argument.
Negotiations continued for months while the seven barrels of silver lay in the mine shaft. Finally, when an agreement was reached the miners discovered that the shafting had weakened and they refused to enter the mine again. The silver treasure never was extricated.
Conservatively, the treasure is estimated to be worth about $14,500.
Carlos Wenberg, graduate of Michigan College of Mining and Technology, contends that the story is true.
DODGEVILLE, MICH.-The story of seven barrels of silver abandoned in an old mine near here is being told and re-told again and is expected to cause a silver rush any day now.
Seems that a group of miners in the middle of the last century wanted more pay. The mine management refused to grant them an increase. Having just neatly capped seven barrels of silver, the miners climbed out of their hole to continue the argument.
Negotiations continued for months while the seven barrels of silver lay in the mine shaft. Finally, when an agreement was reached the miners discovered that the shafting had weakened and they refused to enter the mine again. The silver treasure never was extricated.
Conservatively, the treasure is estimated to be worth about $14,500.
Carlos Wenberg, graduate of Michigan College of Mining and Technology, contends that the story is true.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Silver Treasure
Abandoned Mine
Miners Dispute
Lost Silver
Dodgeville Michigan
What entities or persons were involved?
Carlos Wenberg
Group Of Miners
Where did it happen?
Old Mine Near Dodgeville, Michigan
Story Details
Key Persons
Carlos Wenberg
Group Of Miners
Location
Old Mine Near Dodgeville, Michigan
Event Date
Middle Of The Last Century
Story Details
A group of miners, seeking higher pay, left seven barrels of silver in the mine shaft during negotiations with management. After months, an agreement was reached, but the weakened shaft prevented retrieval of the treasure.