New Montana Editor Arrives to Lead Graphic Department
Capt R. I. Mason of the Chicago Reduse on Works Jefferson City Montana arrives in town to head the editorial department of The Butte Miner. The piece notes Mason's long residence in Montana and his strong local recognition. It also covers a joint commission trip to California about Chinese immigration, mining market fluctuations, a coach accident near Franklin and Snake River, and reflections on Western fishing and political debates.
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R. IL. Mason
Chicago
T Ltis
Franklin
Snake River
Ttelena
Lasslililey
Glick
New York
California
New “York
West
Uerald
Montana
Proceeds of Mines Report from City Assessor
The 1876 assessment notes revenues from Chollar and other mines in Virginia City. The document records extractable proceeds and the highest values reported for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Chollar
Con
Remonetizing silver and the silver dollar debate
The article argues for Congress to authorize the silver dollar as legal tender without limit, contending demonetizing silver harmed creditors and that silver value would stabilize with renewed use. It notes international trends toward silver or mixed monetary systems and cites Montana mining prospects and a Brady letter suggesting Black Hills migration may boost territorial population and mining.
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Congress
Germany
France
Italy
Arabia
Prussia
Europe
United States
Indians Seek Eight Weeks Peace Pause at Cheyenne Agency
Washington dispatch says Cheyenne agency Indians request an eight week halt in hostilities with Sitting Bull and Sioux to permit all tribes to meet and pursue peace talks. Conflicts include riverine clashes near Powder River as Carroll and Far West steamers report engagements and material losses.
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A. Ensiabi
Washington
7Th Inst
Sitting Bull
Carroll
Bismarck
Terry
Forsythe
Powder River
Far West
Buford
Terry's
Far
Dave Campbell
Yellowstone
Sub-Treasury silver shortage hampers fractional currency redemption
Reports from nz and interior banks indicate a high demand for small change as the Treasury struggles to supply subordinate silver. Only about half a million dollars in silver coin remains, with roughly $4.7 million delivered since fractional currency redemption began, limiting payouts as orders arrive. Indian depredations reported near Deadwood and Fort Laramie spur cavalry and militia movement.
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sul-Treasury
Geir
Treas
National Guard Encampment Under Way in Fairmount Park
At least 3000 guardsmen are under canvass in Fairmount Park as Gov Hartranft commands from headquarters. Adjutant General Latta is nearby and Major General Bankson orders the first division to the grand review on Thursday with about 10000 men expected in line.
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Promapelruta
Fairmount Park
Hartranft
National Guard
Latta
Bankson
Resumption Clause Fails in Committee Owing to Payne Defection
The resumption bill was carried in committee due to Payne of Ohio deserting the hard money faction. Inflation spreads among House Democrats with only about a dozen ready to resist repudiation of the resumption pledge. Attempts to seek Tilden’s views produced no reply, signaling his unambiguous stance and influencing the banking committee vote.
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Payne
Ohio
House
Tilden
Committee On Banking
Uiderland Tilien
Local notices and business updates in New North West region
Mr. N B Ringeling reported 19 bars valued at 14 000 of silver bullion shipped by National Bail y The Hope mill run. Mr Johns appointed Justice of the Peace for the township and deemed fit for the role. W S Mills Auditor notes Northwest mill operates steadily with 2d fuss rock 50 to 73 ounces. bullion shipments reach 4 700 last Friday. Zinc presence lowers roasting capacity. a Bruckner Cylinder ordered from Cincinnati. Rigsb roasts ore successfully with Spechart in charge of the mill.
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N.B. Ringeling
Ir. Johns
North-Weat
W.S. Mills
Northwest
Cincinnati
Rigsb
Spechart
New North Weeule i
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San Fran
Indiana
Orth
Atlantic
Great South Bay
Long Island
T. C. Brady
New North-West
Black Hills
Mr. Brady
Indian News
Fort Laramie
Tosington
Chug Valley
Clutis
Rawlins
Fort Steele
Fourth Cavalry
Fourteenth Infantry
Tah
Blum
Butte City
Charpentier’s Building
Main and
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Contractors and Builders
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Bowe
Leopold Hchns
Ore
Fie
Mont
Bulie Jelnity
Merrimack
Philip Allen
B.phtit
J.M. Wetzel
Main Street
General Merchandise
Haskell
Wa- Mas
Janice
Price
Deer Lodge
A. W. Bernard
Masonite Hall
U.S. Matis
Wells, Fargo & Cos Expres
Pah
Vincinta
Henena
Fareish
B. Petit
Iren Lypae
City Meat Markets
Phil. Porcher
Sally Fisisn
Blum’s Bazar
Charpentier
Hutte
Oneprice
Okay Mag
PHL
Lorchel
Monpury
Same L Neel
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Independence Mining Tratesets
Fattte City
Park Streets
Montana Avenue
Summit Valley
SALM
Priets
Main St
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Helena
Ay Ji Davin
R. Te Kemnon
F.C. Robinson
Wine H. Welmar & Co
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Virginia City
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Browaway
Main
Pani
Mautens
Abe
Missouna
Fort Bestor
Philipsrure
Deen
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Wetilergents
Montauk
THE
Daddow’s
Tri-Werkly
Pioneer Axyp Butte
Alex
DEV Shoes
Whalesate
Shoemakers
Htana
ST. Louis Hotel
Mein and
Jackson ‘Strieta
Helena, Montana
Schwal & Zimmerman, Proprietors
Greenhood Ex Bohm
Virginia City, M. T
San Francisco
Cassimere
Merite Antenceir
Cacton Faunal Brewers
Axxx Mills
Mannel
Semeamadde
WinniAm Press
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Laterent
Onr Motiods
Greenhoood & Bohm
Virginia City, Mont
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Asent
Bute
Bitter Bow
Rehrman & Richards, Bousir
SIGN
Glaain Ray
Cataeea
Onlery
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