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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1878
Page
2
The Trench Republicans back McMahon and push for an entire budget vote to keep the city in power through the next elections. Gambetta and allies aim to adjourn the chamber this summer to avoid interference during the International Exposition.
The dispute centers on the nine million dollar Geneva award held by the U S Treasury and fear that the balance may fund the fishery payout. Critics accuse the Fisheries Commission finding of excess cost while urging adherence to arbitration. Leaders warn that rejecting payment could damage national honor and undermine dispute resolution by arbitration. Major Walsh reports Sitting Bull still near the Canadian line with Sioux camps split, while General Crook predicts return to U S soil. Montana militia readiness is urged amid looming conflicts, with rifle training emphasized for all citizens.
L G Yrent of Fraser Palmers & Co Chicago tours Butte to promote the Frue Vanner ore concentrator for tailings and fine slimes. The device claims high returns by concentrating low-grade ore, with examples from Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, and other districts cited to illustrate efficiency and potential profits.
An assortment of brief notes covers political treaties, wartime relief, and press industry moves. Reports touch on the Samoan Treaty discussions, Gettysburg orphans, German soldiers water flasks, European newspaper ventures, and looming armistice details as Russia and the Porte maneuver amid Balkan tensions.
Ogden Freeman reports on the Ozduni Atontana Railroad Extension from the Bear River to Fort Hall area. A contractor duo led by A G Thurston and B R Konx aims a 10 foot section, with rails from Laramie rolling mill. By March 1st completion lags after setbacks including Native attacks near the Fort Hall reservation and ongoing volunteer suppression efforts.
Incoming dispatches from London indicate the armistice delay remains secret, fueling irritation and suspicion. Official statements contradict each other as Turkey is said to accept forms yet delay peace talks, with unclear progress reported amid ongoing tension.
A garbled report outlines various congressional actions in Montana including relief bills and appointments. It references military figures, the Nez Perce war era, committees to be named, and bills referred to the appropriate houses, though details are incomplete due to the damaged text.
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