Medals and mining notes from the western frontier
The Butte Miner reports 1876 Colorado precious medals yield at 7,000,000 with a strong rise over prior year. It covers mining profits in Virginia mine, gold and silver history in Japan, bank failures in Washington, and political shifts in Montana, Helena, and national finance. It notes ore production, shipping, and investment potential in a shifting economy.
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Colorado
Japan
Consolidated Virginia
Governor Potts message praised but cautioned on county debt
The piece cites Governor Potts as delivering a plain sensible message to Mountann’s Tenry Assembly. It argues for pay as you go in general but warns against rigid debt limits for municipal and county projects. It notes metal prices and copper sales, then reports on the Ashtabula train disaster and a Colorado timber bill in the Senate.
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B. Potts
Tenry
Mavipal
LHC Petrie Sui Vermedi
Iran
Stoney
Bliss
Ashtabula
Ohio
Chicago
Chilrren
Mr. Bliss
America
Mior Baxter
Silver markets face instability from uncertain German policy
The Economist notes likely volatility in silver prices due to fluctuating German government influence and the testing of new monetary factors. It cites American output as still uncertain and reduced, while Latin America remains hopeful, yet overall silver remains unsettled until these forces stabilize.
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Economist
London
President declines to recognize rival Louisiana governments
Washington dispatch reports President told Louisiana representatives he would not issue any recognition without facts. A mob surrounded the New Orleans State House and authorities were urged to disperse. law and order to be enforced. The Secretary of War Cameron and the Attorney General were present at the meeting.
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Wasixaton
Jan. J
New Orleans
CG. G. Auger
State House
Giguedy D. Cameron
Sec
Wamaxcrox
Gibson
Wills
Levi
Louisians Nelegation
Uain
Tistt
Capitol
St. Pies Hall
New York
Janay
Charles Phelps
Atthornry
Slaughter Station
Ile
Gildersivere
Cout
General Sessions
Economist Urges Noninterference in Monetary Shifts
The Economist notes that government interference in a monetary change is inadvisable while silver and gold values vary. The New York Tribune reports Bennett wed Miss May and they sailed for Europa aboard the IMWinely from Philadelphia on the 12th. A dispatch details a left arm wound with severed artery and subsequent amputation.
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New York Tribune
Philadelphia, Special
Bennett
Miss May
Europa
Imwinely
Philadelphia
The Bennett May Duel Report From Slaughter Station
The wagered duel between Bennett and May ends with a near miss. Both parties arrived near Slaughter Station after a Baltimore night train. May fires first, Bennett returns fire, both unharmed though May is later found wounded and carried to a sleigh for medical care. Bennett left Philadelphia and is now in New York.
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Pricipals
Secomls
Baltimore
Bennett
Slaughter Station
May
Dneparsson
Mir
Phttadelphia
Vanderbilt Will Filed for Probate Involving Large Bequests
Commodore Van derbilt's will, filed for probate, leaves all property to son William if certain conditions are met. Bequests include 50000 to four daughters and 200000 to each of the other four, plus 2500000 to Cornelius Vanderbilt and 205000 to the wife, with settled sums and property details varying among heirs.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
William If van
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius J. Vanderbilt
Win
Vanderbilt
Iev Vist
Vanderbitt
Loss at Sea Reports Hazy Montage of Names and Vessels
Fragmentary notes describe a sea mission near Cape Point with two ships involved. Crews and passengers including Spaniards and possibly Montgomerys were noted as saved or lost, while rescue efforts aboard the Seminole are mentioned amid unclear naming.
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Gusten
Savanah
Cape 3
York
Haking
Cali
Darees
Known
Mir
Aachen
Admission of Utah Faces House Committee Review
Delegate Cannon expresses confidence in admitting Utah while Congress weighs the bill. The issue, linked to the Mormon question, could rise to prominence as testimony suggests a strong move to push statehood forward. Many members expect Congress to decide Utah’s statehood soon amid Mormon Gentile tensions.
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Chicaco
Ilington
Cannon
Veet
House
Colorado
Congress
Usah
New Orleans Faces Militia Marches and Political Turmoil
In New Orleans a 5,000 strong Nichols militia paraded on St Charles Street with rifles bayonets and old muskets amid loud cheering. Later 2,500 armed white leaguers milled the streets while the militia claimed lawful duty. The Central Police Station and State arsenal were overrun and the State House surrounded. The African American population is not referenced. The Haitian/foreign mentions show broad representation but no clear outcome. The Louisiana legislature is in session with a Democratic majority and possible changes ahead.
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New Orleans
Nichols
St. Charles Sweet
Afticn
State House
Padano
New Outrane
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Picayune Ancod Bourges
White League Oath Pledge During January 10 Ceremony
The Washington special describes members of the White League swearing to support the conspiracy and provide material aid for the forcible pursuit of Samuel J. Tilden and Thos. A. Hendricks for President and Vice President, pledging to take up arms and betray the organization if they disclose its secrets.
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Washington Special
Samuel J. Tilden
Thos. A. Tlndricks
United States
Mann
Ibis Society
Foreign News Briefs on War Talks and Movements
Dispatches report strained negotiations among powers with no clear agreement in sight. Updates mention military positions in Parkistan and unrest in the Phillipine islands as nations insist they are not preparing for war.
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Parkistan
Philipine Isiania
Runtie
Steamship Amerique Ashore Near This Place
Telegrams report the steamship Amerique from Havre to New York ran ashore three miles north of here this morning. All aboard saved except unknown casualties. Additional items mention a telegram case and political missteps in various states.
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Loa Buanen
N.d
Amerique
Havre
New York
Harid
Anerrow
Ure
Barnes
Orton
Stern Union Executive Committee
Ixpraxapovis
Ind
Williams
Ofice
Mernoich
Hendricka
Tribone
Cncssoington
Price on lager in Pennsylvania and other notes from 19th century era
The item lists taxes on intoxicating drinks in Great Britain from 1875 and reports on various topics. It mentions Vermont gold discoveries, Montana beer tips, a German penal code modification, and armory work in New Haven for Turkish government carts. It also describes Martiun Arnold’s appearance and references agricultural yields and oats in Oregon.
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Great Britain
Ripton
Vermont
Winchester
New Haven
Martiwn Arnold
Maghud
Oregon
Crow Agency Dispatch Details Crow Aggressions and Followups
A rough report from Crow Agency notes Peter Rotehareman and associates arriving to settle back pay with employees. Crow scouts returned from Fonsue River with Sioux scalps. Five Sioux were killed, one wounded, as Crow war parties moved toward Stony and the Acadeni region. General Cranl’s command pursued Crow bands with captures and ongoing detachments. seven Crow die at the lay employ of the General. Sixty-three Crow remain in the field near Abe aney awaiting further orders from General Crook.
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Peter Rotehareman
Speutler
T. Jones
Peter Emil
Cray
Fonsue River
Liewt
Cup
Fou
Giliver
Torrie
A. PL Pax
Fetlorimany
Seoul
Cranl
Reno
Cronk
Soaniy
Abeaney
Crook
Miler
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Mitchell
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Dass
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Rocky Mountains
Stoc
Woolwich
Freeman's Bank
Washington
Department of Justice
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East
Philadelphia Ledger
Use Republic
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Quicksilver
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San Francisco
Im‘ks
United States Senate
Chalice
Cliffe
Nevada
Secretary of War
Lagnet
Vanderbilt's
Utah
Savalii Vusha
Easider
Tara
South America
Brazil
J.B. Boyds
DEY - Goode
Aterdard
Abelard
J. i Boyce & CO
Helenxa
M. Y
Montana Meat Market
George Uifel
Marria
Butte
Veal
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Missomers
Mearbeer
Dani
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Orrice
Jinnewal
Otice
Thomas You
Beaver
Head
Mowthin
sHnadet la Breankniet
Beaverlent County
Montana Y
Mage
N.sle
Woto
N. W. Cortier
Sumi
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Glen Treasere
U.S
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Robert
Hopkins
William
Taylor and
Rheagh County
Miltana
Bat
Whey
Lerassat
Berhabing
Emi
Wales
Yohn Morris
Ocranstt T
Eleat Markets
Phil, Porgher
Lil Choich
Main and
Broadway
Fred Lorber
Beth
Fred. Loprer
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