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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1877
Page
2
A collage of controversial remarks and letters includes claims of Russian troops, political figures, and migration fears. It cites Ethereiy Pellifokora before a court, mentions a Nevada paper warning of uprisings, and comments on labor disputes, religious sermons, and Ottoman battles with Turkish atrocities.
Reports from Deer Lodge and Gibbon indicate tribesmen have lost horses and gear after a clash. With Howard joining, Gibbon and Norwood in pursuit, the hostile band of roughly 300 warriors may surrender or abandon mounts as forces close in on a narrow mountain trail.
The New York Herald urges Brigham Young to move Utah Mormons to northern Mexico, but the piece argues against relocation. It contends Mexico would bring revolutions and persecution, Arizona would still be under U S control, and isolation is best found in Polynesia. Utah’s ties and progress are praised, predicting Mormons will stay. The piece advocates education and district schools as the weapon to curb Mormon influence.
A Black Lilly Pioneer report from Deadwood notes Lawrence County Dakota Territory commissioners offered 250 dollars for each Indian killed or captured within the county. The piece argues the policy mirrors frontier needs, defends punitive measures, and predicts small, trained scouts could deter hostiles more effectively than large battalions. It discusses white settlers’ dangers and the harsh reality of conflict on the frontier.
North-West extra reports Gibbon's engagement with Sioux near the camp. Casualties include Al Lockwood and Bryan Lockwood killed, David Morrill mortally wounded, many volunteers and regulars lost or wounded. Ambulances and medical aid move from Deer Lodge Butte and Helena as Helena raises funds.
Thirty nine deaths in Salt Lake City and other foreign notes describe the war, politics, and industry. England supplies England with minions and carpenters as Greeks may join the Turks’ struggle. Russians suffer a recent defeat at Sofisela while Turks show weakness there. England faces a riot at Grimsby with troops dispersing a 6000-strong mob. President Hayes and Cabinet praise the Ohio Republican Convention. Utah grasshoppers promise to ease Brigham’s tithing burden. Remains of Custer rest in Poughkeepsie, to be moved to West Point in fall. Wisconsin forest fires devastate timberlands. farms lost and multiple deaths. A Colorado man invents bow-facing rowing gear. Nevada contemplates a narrow gauge line Virginia City to Truckee river, cutting timber, coal and wood costs for mining regions. Chinamen buying claims near Deadwood. miners urged to resist selling ground to curb immigration threats. Eastern manufactories replace Chinese workers with whites for higher wages but greater efficiency. General Sickels's daughter discovers his tragedy and enters a convent.
Official dispatch from Aug 12 reports a daylight attack on the Big Hole camp with 1 800 warriors and 1 1 lodges. Casualties: 26 killed, 0 wounded, 2 missing among soldiers and citizens. 40 dead Indians counted. Indians seized a gun and looted ammunition and horses. pursuit planned with Howard’s cavalry arriving by Aug 18.
A clipped Ogden Freeman item describes what it calls Mormon persecution in Utah valleys, where women pursue men with relentless attention. A Ogden youth is pressed by a southern settler who travels to town repeatedly to spark a romantic pursuit, prompting calls for legal protection against such harassment.
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