Originally published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 2, 1904
Contrary to a report quite generally circulated, the Black Diamond coal mines have not been sold to the Pacific Coast Company. Such is the statement made yesterday by J.C. Ford, vice president and general manager of the Pacific Coast Company.
“Negotiations have been pending for the past year,” explained Mr. Ford, “but have not been brought to a close. I do not even know that the purchase will be made. Nothing is settled yet.”
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