The Butte Miner August 17 1876 Aide to Indian Appropriations and Political Talk
The paper reports on Indian appropriation allowances for several western states, the likelihood of a Montana legislature session with a $20,000 appropriation, and ongoing political chatter. It questions Governor and cabinet nominations, debates Tammany rivalries, and discusses possible Supreme Court or military leadership changes with cautious skepticism about claims involving General Sherman and Grant.
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Congress
Depreciation of Silver and Future Prospects
A compact review of silver’s price decline due to increased production and demonetization in Germany, with impacts from Scandinavia, Austria, and India. It notes German sales, panics, and debates in British and U.S. policy on silver’s use as money and potential shifts to gold.
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United States
India
London
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Congress
Market Stability Seen for Vat Silver Prices
The market may swing but Vat silver is unlikely to drop much further. Recent investigations in Europe and here suggest overestimated causes for alarm. If Congress acting soon does not act, prices should stay near current levels, a point crucial for mining interests.
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Ewope
Militia Expansion Urged for Butte Region
The editorial urges immediate citizen efforts to form a Butte militia company of 60 to 100 men, leveraging news that 500 arms will be delivered to the Territorial militia. It argues arms, discipline, and physical training benefit the community, cites risks of territorial attack, and notes Gov. Potts and General Shennan support organizing local troops.
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Butte City
Taintoy
Gov. Potts
Troop Movements Report From Campaign in the West
Aug 11 dispatches describe four companies of the Fourth Artillery ordered to Cheyenne and Gen Miles with six companies of the Fifth Infantry refitting near the Yellowstone. Gen Terry thanks scouts James Bell Evans and Benjamin Stewart for delivering dispatches through hostile country. A Northwestern Mounted Police be
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Custer
Treasury staff reshuffle amid diplomatic cuts and consular downsizing
Boston’s Joseph G. H is named supervising architect of the Treasury after years as draughtsman and assistant. A diplomatic conference report outlines cuts, including half the consulates and 25 000 for arrears phased out. American seamen aid reduced from 400000 to 7000. New York Independent Labor party backs James Gordon Bennett for mayor. Senate hears San Francisco civic leaders press for action on the Havalan treaty.
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Oseph G. H
Boston
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Tomerow
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Central America
Greciats
New York
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Dorsey
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Washington
Senate
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San Franciano
District of Columbia funding bill advances with Senate amendment
The House bill to cover District expenses through December 1, 1876, passed the Senate with an amendment directing 30000 from any unallotted Treasury funds as the government’s aid toward the District’s expenses for the year starting July 1, 1876.
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Ielay
District of Columbia
Senate
The Adjournment Question
The Washington Special says the Democratic majority in the House wants to adjourn but the Senate resists and will not allow any significant movement. Even if adjournment occurred, it would be delayed or postponed to the next day. Democrats urged Republicans to act on the House resolution but none agreed. The Senate also plans to return to discuss the Boutwell Mississippi report and the Taftian treaty remains unresolved.
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Senate
Moiten
Mississippi
Boutwell
Cavalry Regiments to Be Reinforced in Indian War
Wascoveton Aug 12 The House committee on military affairs debated the Presidents message on increasing the army for the Indian war. They approved Senate bill giving the President power to increase enlisted men per company to 109 in such regiments. Not more than 2 500 enlisted men may be added at a time to the 5 000 authorized. An amendment states that once hostilities cease the increases shall be rolled back and extra men mustered out.
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Wascoveton
House Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Debate on Silver Prices and Gold Currency in Parliament
In the House of Commons Hamilton reports Indian finances satisfactory and explains silver depreciation caused by panics and U S gold policy. Lord Hanniton warned against gold currency despite Britain and Germany supply concerns. A Norwegian expedition near the Faroe Islands reports dredging progress and early results.
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United States
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Berlin
Germany
Loxpox
Goshen
House of Commons
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