Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
The Idaho Springs Siftings News
Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado
What is this article about?
In the Central tunnel, miners uncovered a new 30-inch vein of iron and copper ore at 5,740 feet from the portal, angled at 45 degrees, possibly the Nichols lode. Samples sent for assay in Denver.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
When cleaning up the broken rock at the breast of the Central tunnel early yesterday morning, after the round of holes blasted at the close of the previous shift, it was discovered that another vein had been intersected by that tunnel at a point approximately 5,740 feet in from the portal. The lode appears to be about 30 inches wide, lies at angle of 45 degrees and courses almost due northeast and southwest. The vein matter contains iron scattered throughout the entire width, and has a small streak several inches wide of solid copper-iron resembling concentrates. Samples of ore have been forwarded to Denver to be assayed under the red tape methods of the company, and in the course of a week or two the results may be made public. The vein is believed by Manager Willis to be the Nichols lode owned by the tunnel company.
What sub-type of article is it?
What themes does it cover?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Story Details
Key Persons
Location
Central Tunnel, Approximately 5,740 Feet In From The Portal
Event Date
Early Yesterday Morning
Story Details
While cleaning up broken rock in the Central tunnel after blasting, miners discovered another vein at 5,740 feet from the portal. The vein is about 30 inches wide, at a 45-degree angle, coursing northeast and southwest, containing iron and a streak of solid copper-iron. Samples sent to Denver for assay; believed to be the Nichols lode owned by the tunnel company.