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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1876
Page
2
Fragmentary dispatches describe Ute movements and actions with references to Fort Fetter, General Sturgis, and commanders. The text mentions feasting and arming, with ambiguous details about an Indian figure and fighting context.
The narrative recounts Gen. Crook and Gen. Terry's forces pursuing hostile Indians along the Powder River corridor. It notes detachments, river crossings, and anticipated clashes, with volunteers mobilizing for Terry's expedition. A Bismarck dispatch covers the Far West steamer attack and tribal movements, including Sitting Bull's messages and alleged hostilities.
The document notes reductions to officer salaries from captains to lieutenants, with many graduates and midshipmen affected. It warns furloughs and pay disparities will strain the service and jeopardize discipline and morale across grades.
Lisnex reports a general bank run in Portugal yesterday forcing many banks to close and some to suspend payment. The Bank of Portugal also shut as banks face asset strain amid a silver coin shortage. relief is expected from Tor don.
In Washington on August 19 Col S L G Eaton is ordered to relieve Col Butt Ingalls as general depot chief in New York with two assistants. Ingalls will report to Packie Military Division for duty as chief quartermaster. Pay Inspector J C Spanking dismissed by court martial from duty after clerk Pinney fled with government funds. Acting Secretary of the Navy orders Spanking's dismissal effective the 18th. Recruits and agency notes mix with sparse references to arms trade and buffalo robes.
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