Mining in Grant County, NM
Silver, copper, and gold mining was the economic engine of Grant County from the 1860s onward. Pinos Altos, the Santa Rita copper pit, and the Silver City silver boom drew miners, capital, and conflict.
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Company arranging to reopen the famous Bridal Chamber shaft.
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A plaque presented by the Grand Chapter of the O.E.S. to Mrs. Warren on its 25th anniversary.
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A bear killed by Winkler on September 25 near Pine creek.
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A watch that Mr. Hardy gave to the trappers in exchange for protection.
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Convention to be held at El Paso, Texas, December 15-17, 1891.
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A rich gold ore strike is reported in the Sunny Side claim in the Patagonia mountains, Arizona.
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Money Minnie Lee was charged with robbing from a man.
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A Mexican miner who lost a leg and arm and later died from injuries.
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One of three full claims owned by the company, located about half a mile southwest of Silver City in the Silver Flat district.
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A shipping company that transported gold and silver bullion from Silver City.
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Doc Hines' share of the robbery loot in silver.
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Value of gold from the new placer strike.
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Gold belonging to the ferry company that fell into the hands of the Indians after the massacre.
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Amount of gold taken out by Harry Apple from a quartz lead adjoining Lewis's property.
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Silver belonging to the ferry company that fell into the hands of the Indians after the massacre.
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Gold remitted by Postmaster Miller to Albuquerque on the money order account, lost from registered mail.
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Unauthorized rebate in favor of the Mimbres Mining Company on taxes charged.
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Doc Hines' share of the robbery loot in gold, which he hid in his boot leg.
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Unaudited claim against the territory held by the sheriff's office.
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A nugget of white quartz about one inch square found near Pinos Altos containing $9 in gold.
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The Heffern Mine will make daily shipments to the 0 A Smelter in Douglas, Arizona.
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A 1000-pound gold brick from the Pacific Extension mine will be the central figure of an exhibit.
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The ore carries 15 to 25 ounces of silver per ton.
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In 1913, New Mexico saw significant increases in gold, silver, copper, and zinc production, despite lower prices for some metals.
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A 20-stamp mill at the Alhambra mine processing ore averaging about $40 per ton.
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Gold powder contained in fourteen iron chests as part of the discovered treasure.
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The first load of copper concentrates received at the Cananea smelter amounted to 300 tons.
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The copper production for March was about 3500000 pounds.
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A 35-pound specimen of horn silver considered better than the 57-pound piece.
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A specimen of native silver kept by the miners, described as better than the larger piece.
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The United States gold production in 1911 amounted to 4,290,181 fine ounces.
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Gold chunk found at Alleghany City, California.
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4,733 shares of the Santa Fe Gold Copper Company were traded at the Boston mine exchange.
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A large piece of native silver sold to the Kansas City smelter.
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The United States silver production in 1911 amounted to 66,801,500 fine ounces.
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Mine to which Lordsburg Dairy delivers.
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Gold bars, vessels and rich ornaments that were part of the treasure intended for Portugal.
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Gold bars, vessels and ornaments contained in the treasure.
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Rock broke loose, destroying roasting plant, buildings, piping, killing one woman and injuring a Mexican miner.
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Adolph Goldberg had his toes crushed and knee fractured in the accident.
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Shift boss of the Kleptomania mine who found a dead body in an old shaft on the Aztec mine.
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The Allan Story turquoise mine is where John Maddox was killed in a shaft accident.
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Collection of photographs at the Silver City Museum, including this image of Chihuahua Hill.
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Mine from which E. L. Doheny is shipping lead-silver ore.
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Mining property on the upper Gila river.
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Mines owned partially by L. A. Taylor.
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Mine at Hachita where George Forget was working.
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A miner, slightly intoxicated, was injured in a mining accident at Clifton.
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A mine in the Kingston district which, together with Illinois and Brush Heap, produced $400,000.
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A mine located at Hanover.
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The Arizona Copper Company has a building in Lordsburg used as an office.
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Silver lode discovered by the correspondent after drilling 1600 feet, worth at least $40,000.
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The mine where an unused shaft containing a dead body was found.
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The Ban Butler mine was inspected by James DeCourney, Noonan, and Frank Parker.
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A big silver dollar was coughed up by a tightwad in Socorro as a contribution to street improvement.
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Billy the Kid's first jail escape occurred in Silver City.
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Mine at Hillsboro leased by John Carlisle.
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Mine on Chloride Flat where Mr. Crowe was released.
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Bremen's mine on Chloride Flat is the location where the guard was released after being taken by the escaping prisoners.
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Corner of Broadway and Bullard streets in Silver City.
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