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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1877
Page
2
Fragmentary notes from Leavenworth and San Francisco discuss legal and social themes. The muddled text mentions Philip Deldeshainge, bankruptcy talk, alleged provocations against Chinese, and a Helena exchange critique of French idioms. The piece reads as a garbled collage of opinions and names with no clear single event.
The narrative credits thirty-eight citizen volunteers with aiding Lt. Gibbon at the Big Hole engagement against Nez Perce forces. It argues their participation prevented a Custer-like massacre and advocates Congress to honor these volunteers with pensions and memorials. The piece urges Montana journals to press for recognition and compensation for widows and orphans.
United States officials and California companies warn of anti Chinese demonstrations in San Francisco. A planned November procession aimed at expelling Chinese residents prompts a government review of China US treaties and protection obligations. Authorities debate appropriate measures to prevent violence while awaiting federal guidance.
District Attorney Anderson sought to release seized wood after appraisers set 15 cents per cord as a fair government price. Judge Wade named three appraisers who valued each cord at 15 cents, sparking Washington opposition and protests about regional market variation and fair treatment for Montana settlers.
A compilation reports a Virginia election suit outcome, a Storey County murder case, a Hayes bet scandal with a U S marshal, a Montana murderer awaiting execution, Maine liquor and opium debates, mining patent notices, and a crackdown on three card monte operatives in Sidney and Cheyenne with bonds set and potential trials looming.
Wordy dispatch describes seven hundred Sioux breaking from Red Cloud Agency moving toward the Missouri river. General Terry orders U.S. troops to prepare for a winter campaign after reports of trains attacked and widespread alarm in the Deadwood region.
A hotel owner faced a dispute over a $3,000 jewelry loss. The defense argued Hancock, as a boarder under a special contract at reduced rates, fell outside standard proprietor liability for valuables. The referee sided with the hotel keeper, citing case law to define guest versus boarder duties. This ruling carries broad implications for hotel keepers.
Nov 17 reports from Mexico cite varied replies to U S demands, stirring unease over sovereignty and trade. A private border letter warns of possible war while the Church party fuses opposition to the United States. Dispatches show Diaz ordering defense against incursions and movements toward the Rio Grande with cavalry.
Reports from London and Constantinople describe growing anxiety over Balkan front events. Telegrams indicate Plevna siege talks and a push for immediate biscuit supplies as Ostman Pasha seeks surrender terms. A Turkish stance against mediation is noted as Advancing Vienna discussions stall.
The Delong school district reports 992 white and 22 colored students, up 76 and 9 respectively. A suicide at Miller and Regsler's saloon involved Charles Root and Lem White. Pioneer residents search for missing Carl Brock flen and Deer Lodge reports 125 public school scholars. Centennial Lodge Deer Lodge notes 45 members.
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