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July 13, 1923
The Kemmerer Republican
Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
The Pacific Coal Co., organized by local men last year, is preparing to start production at its new bituminous coal mine south of Oakley near O.S.L. tracks. Grading for a 610-foot spur track completed last week; initial output of 200 tons daily for Japanese steamship lines, employing 30-40 men. H.V. Platt requests trial for his railroad.
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PACIFIC COAL CO.
TO PRODUCE SOON
Spur Track to Property Now Being Laid--200 Tons Daily Initial Production
Within a very short time the Pacific Coal Co.'s new mine, situated a short distance south of Oakley near the O. S. L. tracks, will be producing.
Last week grading was completed for the 610-foot spur track from the main line, and as soon as it arrives the trackage will be laid, after which the Pacific mine will be one of the producers of this region. This mining company was organized last year, since which time many thousands of dollars have been spent in establishing a first-class property. Everything is now complete. The main slope is in 500 feet and entries are to be opened soon.
The Pacific Coal Co. was promoted by local men, after a market had been secured for their product, which is a very high grade bituminous coal, and within the very near future coal will be mined at the new mine at the rate of 200 tons daily to supply its market, which is said to be the Japanese steamship lines that operate Pacific liners into Seattle and Portland. Between 30 and 40 men will be employed at the beginning, and more later as the demand for the product grows.
H. V. Platt, general manager of the Oregon Short Line was a recent visitor at the mine and asked that several carloads of the coal be sold to his railroad to be given a trial. The good will of the entire district is due the promoters of the new local enterprise which will boost the payroll of the local district considerably, as well as open a new marketing channel for local coal.
TO PRODUCE SOON
Spur Track to Property Now Being Laid--200 Tons Daily Initial Production
Within a very short time the Pacific Coal Co.'s new mine, situated a short distance south of Oakley near the O. S. L. tracks, will be producing.
Last week grading was completed for the 610-foot spur track from the main line, and as soon as it arrives the trackage will be laid, after which the Pacific mine will be one of the producers of this region. This mining company was organized last year, since which time many thousands of dollars have been spent in establishing a first-class property. Everything is now complete. The main slope is in 500 feet and entries are to be opened soon.
The Pacific Coal Co. was promoted by local men, after a market had been secured for their product, which is a very high grade bituminous coal, and within the very near future coal will be mined at the new mine at the rate of 200 tons daily to supply its market, which is said to be the Japanese steamship lines that operate Pacific liners into Seattle and Portland. Between 30 and 40 men will be employed at the beginning, and more later as the demand for the product grows.
H. V. Platt, general manager of the Oregon Short Line was a recent visitor at the mine and asked that several carloads of the coal be sold to his railroad to be given a trial. The good will of the entire district is due the promoters of the new local enterprise which will boost the payroll of the local district considerably, as well as open a new marketing channel for local coal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Pacific Coal Co
New Mine
Spur Track
Bituminous Coal
Japanese Steamship Lines
Oregon Short Line
Local Employment
What entities or persons were involved?
H. V. Platt
Where did it happen?
South Of Oakley Near The O. S. L. Tracks
Story Details
Key Persons
H. V. Platt
Location
South Of Oakley Near The O. S. L. Tracks
Event Date
Last Year Organized, Last Week Grading Completed
Story Details
Pacific Coal Co. nears production start at new mine with spur track completion, initial 200 tons daily of bituminous coal for Japanese steamship lines, employing 30-40 men, boosting local economy.