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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1876
Page
4
A 1876 report notes British anti fraud measures affecting mining capital, with vast idle funds in San Francisco banks and calls for judicious investment. It discusses Utes leaving Fort Fetterman, Captain Fitzgerald's injury, and critiques of General Custer, while examining presidential election implications for western territories.
A St Paul dispatch describes Captain Collins arriving at Mismarck from Fort Bliford as scouts in Terry Crook columns unite to push Indian forces toward Powder River. Far West steamer fires on by Indians. Crow volunteers join Terry. Sitting Bull sought peace talks with Fort Peck. hostiles estimated 8000 to 10000 across Tongue River with no white allies.
The Aug ten report notes the revenue gauger commission to be gradually formed and those designated for discharge listed under the plan. The item outlines phased staffing changes and personnel actions affecting the gauger force.
The piece outlines drastic pay cuts for many naval officers during furloughs with senior officers reduced to 3000 dollars and lower ranks to 1500 or less. Commodores and generals of volunteers face steep reductions while many lieutenants and midshipmen see wages drop to 600 dollars or below. The report warns of distress and moral decline within the service.
Lasuos August 19 reports a general bank run amid Portugal’s financial crisis. Banks closed their doors and several will suspend payment while the Bank of Portugal also shut. Officials say the trouble stems from a silver coin shortage, with expected shipments from London to relieve reserves.
Reports from Wasurxoron and Washington detail officer reassignments and dismissals in the army including Col Eaton relieving Col Ingalls at the New York depot. Sherman discusses Sioux supply sources, 1000 Pawnee scouts being raised, and Sioux war strategy with Indian Affairs officials. Additional items note a commission to treat with Sioux and a Connecticut Peace Society stance on the Black Hills conflict.
In Gilpin and Clear Creek counties stamp mills produced $492 596.25 in gold value from April 1 to August 1. Ballisley Co in Park County runs furnances turning out about five tons of base bullion weekly. About 10 men are employed in the district.
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