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Domestic News
February 9, 1914
Carson City Daily Appeal
Carson City, Ormsby County, Carson City County, Nevada
What is this article about?
United Comstock Pumping Association weekly report details water levels, pump repairs, and cleaning/repairs on 2,500 and 2,700 levels at Con. Virginia winze in Comstock mines.
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Cleaning Out Station On the 2700-Level
The report of the United Comstock Pumping Association today shows that during the week, the water level at the old Con. Virginia winze has varied from 196 feet to 205 feet below the collar of the winze, the Starrett pumps holding the water at those points. Some repairs were necessary to the pumps during the week.
On the 2,500 level, the north drift from the Con. Virginia winze was cleaned out and repaired for a distance of fifteen feet; total distance in repair 575 feet.
On the 2,700 level, the winze station has been cleaned up and a new floor is being put in. The station timbers are in good condition.
All pumps on the various stations ran successfully throughout the week.--Virginia Chronicle.
The report of the United Comstock Pumping Association today shows that during the week, the water level at the old Con. Virginia winze has varied from 196 feet to 205 feet below the collar of the winze, the Starrett pumps holding the water at those points. Some repairs were necessary to the pumps during the week.
On the 2,500 level, the north drift from the Con. Virginia winze was cleaned out and repaired for a distance of fifteen feet; total distance in repair 575 feet.
On the 2,700 level, the winze station has been cleaned up and a new floor is being put in. The station timbers are in good condition.
All pumps on the various stations ran successfully throughout the week.--Virginia Chronicle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Comstock Pumping
Mine Repairs
Winze Cleaning
Starrett Pumps
Where did it happen?
Comstock
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Comstock
Event Date
During The Week
Outcome
pumps ran successfully; repairs completed on drifts and stations
Event Details
United Comstock Pumping Association report: water level at Con. Virginia winze varied 196-205 feet below collar, held by Starrett pumps with some repairs; north drift on 2,500 level cleaned and repaired 15 feet (total 575 feet); 2,700 level winze station cleaned, new floor installed, timbers good