08 Jan 1878
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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1878
Page
1
In Salt Lake City vague language notes a resolution dated the 10th inst directing a return related to a pros-Brace matter. A strong Sioux presence and a Conigre assemble as President addresses British system context.
The article notes rising industry in Glendale Philipsburg and Butte with mills expanding to 100 tons daily, new government posts creating markets, and an influx of workers. It highlights widening mining and agricultural activity, growing wool and beef production, and anticipated railroad access boosting Montana’s economy.
A Helena correspondent replies to a previous Miner conundrum about chrome and jury service. The piece mocks local juror hopes, mentions a judge Wade refusal, and ends with a tease about publishing a photo of the town’s best looking man while denying further portraits.
A miner, aged 21, fell into the sump of the Tule and Norcross mine on the Comstock and was killed. The report questions how much deeper mining on that edge can be done given the danger at the lower level. Ex Federal soldiers and lifelong Union men are contributing to repair damage to the Confederate monument at Chattanooga.
London reports expect Woolwich to receive an extensive order as returns to the War Office detail guns and ammunition for Charles. Dispatches from Bucharest note Danube bridge risks and Russian counter moves while weather slows campaigns and railways strain supply lines. French and Russian outlets discuss Ottoman mediation, British Parliament timing, and possible steps toward peace negotiations with the Czar.
Delegates Corlett of Wyoming opposes the Lincoln Territory bill citing nonpermanent Black Hills population and boundary inclusion of Wyoming. Other items note Treasury disbursements totaling over 53 million for military pay and debt interest in six weeks, plus mining deals in Deadwood and war talk in Egypt and Europe.
The North companies at Philipsburg prepare to resume operations once the Knowles Steam Pump arrives for mounting at the Algonquin mine. Dexter mill repairs delayed by oversized pans and burst pipes. National Company shuts down Tribu te ore mill until spring and Dow at work on Original, Virginius, Moscow claims. Burlington mine repairs near completion with pit work set to start early February. Water issues influence shaft depth and future ore yield.
The Territory reports a teachers institute is upcoming with all teachers required to attend and participate. Prof C Hy Moore fills district committee vacancies, replacing J W Coran. District Court expenses estimated at 7000 dollars. about 100 witnesses were examined before the Grand Jury and 70 testified in criminal causes. Eighty jurors were drawn and empaneled. Scarlet fever cases dominate local practice with two deaths and several severe cases. Wish School Institute prepares for an exhibition to fund a library. St Pauls Sunday school held its annual festival and dancing party on Christmas Eve. Helena Smelter resumes operation with fire clay from Daniels for furnaces, aiming for steady running.
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