Railroad and economic notes from The Butte Miner
A 1877 column discusses railroad expansion, heavy cattle interests opposing rail lines, and a shift to feeder routes. It notes Utah rail realignments, German iron and steel losses, New York and London copper markets, and a push for debt readjustment in the South. The piece also covers silver coinage debates, wool factory incentives, and manufacturing challenges in a developing western economy.
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New York
Iler
London
Ile
Icksilver
Ein San Francisco
World interest in American politics stirs nations abroad
The article notes European and Indian interest in the American presidential question as Congress nears adjournment. It cites England and India comments on a potential Democratic win affecting Chinese immigration and India’s manufacturing edge, while calling for postal telegraph reform and a unified message rate.
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Congress
Europe
India
Liverpool
Stattera Northste
Beceguar
Uuai
England
Te aNus
Ameri
America
J Evest
Legislative Proceedings Reflect Montana Assembly Debates
The record outlines varied bills and committee actions in the Montana legislature. It notes mining corporation regulation, seals custody, county commissioner elections, road and livestock issues, wool manufacturing, railroad development, insain asylum, and biennial elections. The North and South railroad plan advances, while ore taxation proposals prompt strong public debate on fiscal policy.
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Tielma
Legislative Assembly
Debraany
Tthe Council
Bauer
Yaroska Panthotiznghe
Selliay
Hae
Uday
Helena
Montana
Cua
House
Learborn
Cavnel, Sthimt
Mituhel
Ford
Telegram shows NP Railway uncertain on contract duties
A telegram from George Stark of Northern Pacific Railway warns the company cannot guarantee performance of any contract now. Dated New York January 1851, it outlines bond escrow in New York, interest payable there, and 60 days until construction starts after bond deposit, not before August 35th.
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George Stark
Northern Pacific Taillroad
Unis
W. E. Bess
Council
New York
N. PR
Bigern West
City of New York
Railroad to Salt Lake by Colorado capitalists
The Colorado Pacific Railway Company filed articles of incorporation to build from Denver to Salt Lake City, Utah with a capital of 16 million dollars in 100 thousand shares of 100 each. Principal office will be Denver and Salt Lake City will be the Utah seat. trustees named include Bela M. Hughes and J. Pieres among others, with surveys planned for next spring and locomotives likely to run across the region soon.
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Wenger Uribane
Jet
Colorado Pacific Railway Company
Denver
Salt Lake
Amoulne
Stork
Salt Lake City
Utah
Incarporaors Ae
Bela M. Hughes
John Pieres
R.W. Woollbrerg
J. M. Strickler
Wau N. Byers
J. W. Smith
A. 0. Daniels
John Good
J. 8. Crooker
J. Th. Jones
Hermin Beckwuts
A. J. Williams
Alfred Ss
W. Clayton
Isuag Brinker
Daniels
Fred. J. Buert
WG. Fisher
JS. Brown
L. H W. Endicott
Lewis G. Ellsworth
George W. Kassler
M. Edenton
D. UH
Moffatt. de
Cherman
Unota
Brown
G. We .Clayton
J. C. Tilsworth
Wesfuith
Flo
Witt
Uience
V Mountains
Hobbie Creek
Springville
Berthoud Dass
Lenton
Bostog
Presidential Elector Eligibility Debate Ends In Turmoil
The election commission debated the eligibility of a presidential elector with a divided vote. Justices and representatives aligned with varying factions as the panel adjourned amid unresolved questions and upcoming procedures.
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Aon
Payne
Tinsten
Abbott
Thought in Washington and election disputes divide parties
The Elretoral Commission debate centers on admission of Florida electors evidence and its impact on outcomes. Republicans show unity while Democrats fear a general principle harming their position in Oregon and other states. Most Democrats expect a division among Domamesians, with final results likely to hinge on Tilden Vendricks or a House decision if Florida’s votes are contested.
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Washington
Tilden
Commission City
Thanplueys
Getterly
Commission
Haumpluey
Wasuisetoy
Elretoral Commission
Ighit
Florida
Ike Morton
Blaine
Bargent
Fin
Hayes
Wheeler
Omec
Toulay
Ikiny
Caner Fasion
Tilden Ram
Nevada Elector Resigns From District and Circuit Courts
The Nevada elector resigned his office as clerk to the district and circuit courts, sending a telegram to Judge Swyer in San Francisco and another to Judge Urb at Carson City. Swyer accepted the resignation the same day by telegram, while the resigning notice stated November as the effective date and included all duties abandoned. No answer was received from Judge Taore regarding the resignation.
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Senate Committee On Finance
House
Sherman
Te Senate
Congress
Committee of the Powers and Privileges of
Dny
Dayegel
Nevada
Acer
Clark
Swyer
Ciicuit
San Francisco
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Carson Cily
Siuwyer
Gaysen
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Bennett May Diet Conflict Shock Reveals Weapon Claim
Fragmentary report depicts a heated Bennett May dispute with crushed pistol claim and testimony. The proceedings show May and Bennett denying involvement while a pistol discharge is implied amid the exchange.
Injian Mawes and Feeney Faced Fierce Battle Details
Report from the frontier describes a clash near Wolf and Panther mount in the Big Mort range. Commanders Dufle Dom and Captain led dismounted reds against hostile forces numbering many. Losses stated as three killed and eight wounded with prisoners and severe weather hampering.
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Caeatin Feeney Peat
Jel
Cheyenaruid
Ogalaila
Craz Vorse
Big Mort Mountains
Dufle Dom
Gomuaunding
Cali Massacre Details in Cali Valley War
A letter from PaNava describing brutal acts in Cali Valley cites General Leia’s Liberals causing deaths and looting. Homes burned, churches ransacked, foreigners robbed of large sums, and a ransom paid to spare a family. Civil war fears rise as ships report drownings and bodies washing ashore.
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PaNava
Siar
Jerald
Cali
Caork
Leia
Mg Kifed
Suhan
Marcene
Foreign dispatches and unrest across Europe and Mexico
Reports from Berwx and other cities describe a proposed Russian air squadron to enter the Mediterranean with Grand Duke Constantine commanding and Admiral Popoff as chief of staff. The Turkish ambassador in Rome warns Italy sells arms to Crete, reinforcing the island. Durham coal strike fears rise over arbitration disputes, threatening 30 000 to 40 000 workers and Cleveland iron. In Mexico, armed resistance against Gen. Diaz ends for now, with conservatives likely to gain power as Diaz plans release of foreigners from Matamoros and Monteey prisons.
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Berwx
Medierra
Constantine
Popoff
Stalk
Lospex
Durham
Cleveland
City of Mexico
Diag
Lorde
Diaz
Dina
Matamerms
Monteey
Turbulent Telegrams From Briet and Washington Patrol
Reports from Briet New York on February 4 show Republicans hopeful about an Electoral Tribunal case while Democrats led by Jenny Black feel discouraged. Washington dispatches note Grant’s visit and political maneuvering over vote vetting, with factions debating silver money policies and laboring leaders.
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New York
Jenny Black
Washington
O Ogonner
Grant
Fehray
Times Washington
Bertese Chey
Sheri
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