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July 17, 1946
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The Territorial Bureau of Mines opens the local assay office in Nome for about a month to gather information and assist miners. Mr. B. D. Stewart and J. E. Hoehm arrive from Juneau; Stewart returns soon, while Hoehm stays for inspections in Solomon, Council, and Haycock areas.
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LOCAL ASSAY OFFICE
OPENS FOR MONTH
Mr. B. D. Stewart of the Territorial Bureau of Mines, accompanied by J. E. Hoehm, arrived from Juneau Monday evening to open the local assay office for a period of about a month. Mr. Stewart states that the department is very anxious to obtain information from the mining people as to what obstacles confront the mining program in this part of the territory and to give whatever assistance and advice they can to prospectors.
Mr. Stewart is returning to Juneau this evening and Mr. Hoehm will maintain headquarters in Nome although he will spend considerable time on a routine inspection throughout the second division. He plans to leave immediately for Solomon, Council, and the Haycock area.
Anyone wishing to get in touch with him may leave a note on the office door and he will endeavor to make contact with them when he returns.
OPENS FOR MONTH
Mr. B. D. Stewart of the Territorial Bureau of Mines, accompanied by J. E. Hoehm, arrived from Juneau Monday evening to open the local assay office for a period of about a month. Mr. Stewart states that the department is very anxious to obtain information from the mining people as to what obstacles confront the mining program in this part of the territory and to give whatever assistance and advice they can to prospectors.
Mr. Stewart is returning to Juneau this evening and Mr. Hoehm will maintain headquarters in Nome although he will spend considerable time on a routine inspection throughout the second division. He plans to leave immediately for Solomon, Council, and the Haycock area.
Anyone wishing to get in touch with him may leave a note on the office door and he will endeavor to make contact with them when he returns.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Assay Office
Mining Assistance
Nome
Territorial Bureau Of Mines
Prospectors
Inspections
What entities or persons were involved?
B. D. Stewart
J. E. Hoehm
Where did it happen?
Nome
Story Details
Key Persons
B. D. Stewart
J. E. Hoehm
Location
Nome
Story Details
Mr. B. D. Stewart and J. E. Hoehm from the Territorial Bureau of Mines open the local assay office in Nome for about a month to assist prospectors and gather information on mining obstacles. Stewart returns to Juneau, while Hoehm establishes headquarters in Nome and plans inspections in Solomon, Council, and Haycock.