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February 17, 1930
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Tom Babcock reports a successful strike in a new tunnel at the Downey & Babcock quartz mine in Nuka Bay, with the ledge holding larger values. The partners plan to purchase a mill and are in good health.
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BABCOCK & DOWNEY
STRIKE LEAD IN NEW
TUNNEL AT NUKA BAY
More elated than ever with their quartz mine at Nuka Bay.
Tom Babcock, of the rich Downey & Babcock holdings, arrived in Seward Saturday night bringing news that they have struck the lead in the last new tunnel; that the ledge is holding up bigger and values with it even larger. The ore is a blue quartz, a fine character of rock.
The hard-working partners who undoubtedly will soon be wealthy men, have been very active preparing for a new mill site the purchase of which has been held in abeyance for a considerable period owing to the conservative policy which is marking the gradual growth of the property. However, they have just about decided the type of mill they will buy, it is said, and no doubt same will be arriving within the next few weeks.
Mr. Babcock came in with Capt. Pete Sather, of the Nuka Bay Rolfe Line and expected to return today to the camp with supplies and mail.
The weather down there has been good and at the present time only six inches of snow covers the ground which is little compared to former years.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Downey are in excellent health and send their regards to their many friends.
STRIKE LEAD IN NEW
TUNNEL AT NUKA BAY
More elated than ever with their quartz mine at Nuka Bay.
Tom Babcock, of the rich Downey & Babcock holdings, arrived in Seward Saturday night bringing news that they have struck the lead in the last new tunnel; that the ledge is holding up bigger and values with it even larger. The ore is a blue quartz, a fine character of rock.
The hard-working partners who undoubtedly will soon be wealthy men, have been very active preparing for a new mill site the purchase of which has been held in abeyance for a considerable period owing to the conservative policy which is marking the gradual growth of the property. However, they have just about decided the type of mill they will buy, it is said, and no doubt same will be arriving within the next few weeks.
Mr. Babcock came in with Capt. Pete Sather, of the Nuka Bay Rolfe Line and expected to return today to the camp with supplies and mail.
The weather down there has been good and at the present time only six inches of snow covers the ground which is little compared to former years.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Downey are in excellent health and send their regards to their many friends.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Mining Strike
Quartz Mine
Nuka Bay
Downey & Babcock
Mill Purchase
Ore Values
What entities or persons were involved?
Tom Babcock
Downey
Mrs. Downey
Capt. Pete Sather
Where did it happen?
Nuka Bay, Seward
Story Details
Key Persons
Tom Babcock
Downey
Mrs. Downey
Capt. Pete Sather
Location
Nuka Bay, Seward
Story Details
Tom Babcock arrives in Seward with news of striking the lead in a new tunnel at their quartz mine in Nuka Bay, with larger values in blue quartz ore. Partners prepare for mill purchase after conservative development. Babcock traveled with Capt. Pete Sather and plans return with supplies. Good weather and health reported.