Cle Elum Tribune

Iron Mining

Tacoma chamber of commerce is reported to be advertising the economic potential of the Cle Elum ore A description of the article appears in Cle Elum Tribune describing iron deposits. An English syndicate has a contract with Northern Pacific R.R. to develop iron deposits. Grand Entre mine also mentioned. Mine also known as the Pat Towey Mine. W.M. MacKintosh from Pennsylvania is investing in the area's resources.

1891 April 02

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Cle Elum Tribune

Logging

Seaton Bros are reported to be getting ready for their drive . 1,500,00 board feet are ready. E. H. Evens is negotiating sale of his sawmill to W. F. Zeek who will move it to Cle Elum.

1891 March 26

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Cle Elum Tribune

Water - Domestic

A canal was proposed to connect Cle Elum with Lake Cle Elum. Generation of power as a well as a reliable water supply would insure economic development. Several industries are listed.

1891 March 26

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Cle Elum Tribune

Iron Mining

The Grand Entre mine located near South Cle Elum is reported to contain one of the richest deposits of ore. Quantity is practically inexhaustible.

1891 March 26

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Cle Elum Tribune

Settlement

Settlement is reported being held up by delays in surveying and land speculators. Reports on the droughts and crop failures in the Midwest are encouraging farmers to move to Washington.

1891 March 26

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Cle Elum Tribune

Gold Mining

The gold leaf mine on the Swauk near Williams Creek and owned by Seaton Bros. looks very promising. S.T. Packwood is touring the East to report on the mineral resources of the upper county.

1891 March 26

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