General McClellain Inauguration and West News
In New Jersey General McClellain is sworn in as governor at Trenton. Prescott is nominated for governor by acclamation at Concord. Montana ranks fifth in 1877 precious metal production, ahead of Arizona. A Glendale to Trapper mines narrow gauge railroad is discussed. Michael McAndrews appeals a murder conviction. Napoleon III has died and Victor Emmanuel II also passes away. Rabble of Utah politics and income tax debates feature in editorials. The Butte and Glendale load subscriptions estimate one hundred tons of ore. The Hatian crisis and Spanish intervention unfold. The Saki Lake Daily Independent debuts with editorial aims and a matrimonial bureau promotion.
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Concord
B. F. Prescott
Montana
Arizona
Glendale
Ogden Freeman
Eels Consolidated Mining Co
Trapper Mines
Napoleon VI
Civssibus
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Che Butte
Onden
Berg
Great Basin
N.Y
Ogden
Fromm Il
Fat Poe Tue Minas Wong
St. Louis
Freeman
The
Utah
Buite
Public meeting seeks petition to Congress on timber law
A citizens meeting at Good Templars ball organized to draft a monster petition to Congress for a fairer timber tax on public lands. W. A. Clark elected chairman with S. Jones as secretary, supporters plan circulating Helena and Butte petitions to end what they call an oppressive act.
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Good Templars
Congress
Unites States
Secretary of the Interior
Butte
Smith
House
Thire
Messrs
R.S. Janus
A. d. Dasis
J.C. C. Thomson
Messi McDoniels
Jno. Downs
Wm. Owsley
Cven
Simaunnans
United States
Gach
Chas.s. Warren
Marcus Daly
EL Roudebusk
John Downs
Das. Ahavit
Seizwes
Maginnis
Aloniana
Usar
Macsial
Washington
U.S
Helena
Varitleberg
Iferena
Joeality Wleie
Junes
Victor Emmanuel IIs Reign and Rome Seizure In Italy
Victor Emmanuel II, king of Italy, died at an advanced age after a long reign begun in 1849 amid church-state conflicts. He led Italy through battles, oversaw secular reforms, and asserted control over Rome following the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, while the pope abdicated to a voluntary confinement in the Quirinal. The piece also notes Utah industry chatter and a Salt Lake Tribune items about wine commerce and regional factories amid a broader oblique global coverage.
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Victor Eutuanial
Italy
Sardinia
Wis
Austria
Villa Franca
Parma
Naples
Venice
Rome
Napoleon II
Victor Emmanel
Lie Nuten
Chinese Immigration Debate Reaches White House
Chinese migration representatives Sautiell and Page met the President to discuss California’s recent immigration resolution. They stated both major parties in California support the move. The President noted treaty rights and Cabinet review, and he would urge ongoing negotiations with China to fix limited Chinese immigration.
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Wastuxerox
Jann
Sautiell
Page
Racife
California
Eastern War Armistice Talks and Pacific Railroad Plan
A Constantinople telegram reports Turkish commanders ordered to conclude an armistice with Russian forces while the Council of Ministers reviews terms for the Sultan. In parallel, plans for a new Pacific Railroad link from Memphis to San Antonio and beyond seek 14 million dollars, repaid by transportation and government supplies.
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Pacific
Sean
Congress
Memphis
Lake City
Jefferson
Texas
International and Great Northern
San Antonio
St Paso
del Norte
Neatific Ocean
Cie Rio Grands
Transit of Mercury May Draw Focus at Chicago Observatory
Arrangements by Admiral Rodgers for observing the Mercury transit on May 8 at 10 to 6, with San Francisco and Vacitte coast as key vantage points. The expedition will have a party at San Francisco to ensure precise observations and broader coverage of this celestial event.
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Admiral Rodgers
Chicago
San Francisco
K. Ross
Chanley Ross
Tod House
Philadelphia
Ross
Yorktown
Local notes from Bozeman Times and surrounding areas
A Bozeman Times summary reports Judge Farell recovering after a horse fall at a Christmas ball in Chico, Emigrant Gus injured in a curve accident, and Crow activity around Muscleshell with encampments at Pompey’s Pillar and Bakers Ground. Yellowstone conditions show open ice only in few spots, dry dusty valley roads, and a mild winter. Fort Custer quarters fire damage is noted, plus details on the Historical Society meeting in Selena and a county commission order about jail labor. Also mentioned: placer mining rush near Little Boulder, and the death of McNamara near Viger Gulch. Deer Lodge justice for John Notton with fine and possible mental doubt.
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Bozeman Times
Farell
Yellowstone Valley
Scotty Commissioners
Galatia County
Chico
Gus
Pompey
Piller
Bakers
Yellowstone
Fort Custer
Selena
Tistotical Society of
Mantana
Avewding $E
Tan
Couny
Lewis and Clai County
Precious metals production west of Missouri in 1877 report
J J Valentine of Wells Fargo presents figures for 1877 listing precious metal production across western states and territories. The report covers Oregon New Mexico Dakota and British Columbia with totals including 18 174 710 for Oregon and 8 421 754 for British Columbia and other regional sums.
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Missouri
J. J. Valentine
Supermlenden
Wells, Fargo, & Co
Express
San Francisco
Galileri Ne Club
Oregon
Dakota
Mexico
Columbi
Pepper in stockings sparks uproar in family tale mishap
A Rochester family newspaper recounts a tale of a woman who read that Cheyenne pepper would warm cold feet. She stuffed about half a pound into each stocking and leapt about, yelling with “ouch” as her husband watched in alarm. The commotion nearly led to a psychiatric call, but a fall of pepper halted the chaos. He blamed sensational papers for foolish beliefs, while she in anger wished harm on him.
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Butte Miner
Fiesday
A McClelain
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Michael McAndrews
George Mavor
Nevada
Terrilgrra
West Indies
Portau Prince
Hayti
Tring
Hatien
Nolice
Saki Lake
Gitizens
Hie Jong
McCarthy
O'Brien
Victor Jane RL
Salt Bake Tribune
Walker Bros
Nynor House
Buig
Ms Ib
England
New York
Germany
Rocky Mountains
Asti
Galtcy
Atlantic Monthly
Paichasad
Treasury
Colin
Otte
McNamara
Viger Gulel
Blacktont
John Notton
Deer Lodge Valley
O' Baron
Norton
Ballion Production
Che
Die Londway
Nutnaleonact
JAS
Obrien
David Tubsey
Burry
Fearuity Ty Wee
Wilson
Wilson Mending Atracnman Srver
T Wilson
Broadway
New Orleans
Col. State & Madison Sts
Ill
Cal
Afi
U. & Layn
dTcunxa
Stotice
Warren
Benjamin C
Dutte
Deer Lodg County
Paten
Doe Gress
Woolman
Suntul Wailer
Deer Lotge
Pons
A. Clitiet
Packard
Was. A. Clark
J. H. Mob
Register
Anse
Jan Tid
UWS Lana
Varnes
Andrew
McBudesid Walliam Dawe
Bard
Beaverhead
Port Nary
Pelemary
Aormine
Willow
Eraber
Ming Lumber
Neyie
G. W. Poster & Sand el Barty & Grenot
Votics Butts
Aving
Mosie
Pigrsay & Co
Tospatehime
Greander Ignes
Pices
Ey Teper
Rarey & Gronon
Gale of This Lumber
Buite Sam
M.joit. Tos
Blum’s Bazaar
Butte City
ARD
St. Joe
Blum 'S Bazar
EL. Barnett
Mass Uni Ic Bay
Butte, Montana
Walkervilge
Frank Carey
Bynver
Suvre
Sucre
Dutox Bric
Aricx
Bric
Saloos Saroox
I Ravnan
Enydor
Balgus
Sanoos Savoy Corner
Sifath
Paragole
AMND
Chinieest
Segara
Lt Steel
Ian
Butle
We Toving
Balggean
Ekuye
Usatentill Hotel
SreLer
Berre
Megharion
AMD
Griffith & Wedge Vertical Engines
Leffel
Weer & Bio
Ranag
Marchiseau Butte
Marchesseau
Valiton
Stone House
Poba Cops
Notiona
Wootioonss
Notlonk
Kotlon
Notlat Natlons
Nazlone
Marcuesieau
Palit
Wasonat
Kotich
A. J. Pasuatnky
Henry Gigery
Summit Ville
Deer
County
Montana Territory
Uimganiing
ALH
Mitoutli Crag
Nusmts
Betra
MT. Oetather K
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