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Butte Miner

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1877

Page

2

Newesk Chamber of Commerce backs silver standard coinage

The social committee report favors making silver coin the standard legal tender in the United States. Talks discuss gold to silver weight balance, coinage reforms, and broader financial soundness. The Governor urges a Sunday law. Nez Perce settlement tensions and troop plans rise in Oregon Idaho. Railroad proposal to build Montana line draws cautious support.

Newesk Chamber of Commerce Social Committee United States Silver Commission

Sitting Bull Routed Chicago January 11

Military dispatch reports Colonel Miles’ forces from the Fifth Infantry under Lieutenant Batdin attacking Sitting Bull’s camp on Redwater December 1. The Sioux suffered heavy losses, many killed or wounded, and the Indians fled with their possessions as colonel Alfred H. Terry signs the report.

St. Paul Minit Missouri Colnel Miles Batdin Sitting Bull Redwater Prines

Public School Instruction and World Education Standards

A Helena article discusses expanding county public schools beyond sixteen months, arguing education yields power and benefits children nationwide. It compares European literacy mandates, urging compulsory schooling in the territory, citing Sweden Denmark Germany and Italy to justify broader public education and reducing later regrets.

Helena Uar Switzerland Germany Gil Elaldien Denmark Pragsia Landwehr Sweden Baten Wartemberg Helland Norway Bavaria France

Telegrams in brief from distant cities

Telegrams relay various items from December to January including Santo Domingo annexation rumors, U S political interference in Loniguanit, Democratic managers in disarray, California governor buying a young stallion for 15000 dollars, Miss Jeannette Bennett and party sailing to Paris, Cardinal Manning mandating Catholic services and education control, and Florida election investigation indicating a Republican victory with a large majority.

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Agreement on Electoral Votes Counting Plan Report

Wasuineron January 17 The r t and House Committees on counting the Electoral Votes agreed a report to be signed by all committee members of both houses. A tripartite tribunal with five justices from the Supreme Court will adjudicate disputed questions. The plan aims for nonpartisan resolution and no public speculation on details while ensuring bipartisan representation.

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New Orleans Crowd Gathers at State House Over Proclamation

In New Orleans on January 5 a large crowd surrounds the State House as Republican leaders and Governor Packard refuse to reveal measures to enforce his proclamation of mourning. He aims to avoid bloodshed and unrest and is consulting with the justices of the Supreme Court.

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Lick Estate Dispute Settled in San Francisco

Trustees of the Lick estate and heirs reach a full amicable settlement. John IL, illegitimate son of James Lick, pays $304 002 to the heirs and receives $7 930 to coverarian adjustments. Settlement clarifies encumbrances on real estate while property values are adjusted from testimony.

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Indian News Briefs From War-Torn Plains and Politics

Fragments report General Grook and allies en route to Red Cloud with casualties among Cheyennes after a brutal Alpine vigil. Siege outcomes include depredations near Laramie and troop movements toward Fort Reno. Separate items note Louisiana politics disputes over gubernatorial claims and a notable financier spending vast sums on racing pursuits.

Fatal Affray Near Sidney Nebraska

Private Jon Keith of Company GC Fifth Cavalry was shot and killed last night during a clash involving soldiers and teamsters in Sidney Nebraska. The incident occurred in the dark alleys around the Kilti street area, the killings prompted by open gunfire until a posse of soldiers arrived with a pistol, ending the exchange. Keith’s body was removed by the Sidney Barracks commanding officer.

Sidney Nebraska Jon Keith Fifth Cavalry Kelty Kili Sidney Barracks

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