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Newspaper

Butte Miner

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1878

Page

2

Broad Range of 1878 News From Butte and Nevada

The issue reports public meetings and schooling restrictions in Ogden amid yellow fever fears. It notes English fears of Indian firearms imports, hints of Russian intrigue, and Yellow Stone river navigation limits. It covers San Francisco beef shipments, refrigerator cars improving eastern beef supply, and Nevada mining conflict with armed factions, cross drifts near two mines, and looming clashes averted.

Nevada San Francisco Reveille Montana Gatcher East

Imprisonment of Witnesses Sparks Reform Call

The article denounces imprisoning witnesses who cannot post bonds in criminal cases. It condemns the practice as tyrannical and counterproductive, arguing it deters testimony and hinders justice. It cites cases in Hell and calls for safer methods to secure witness cooperation without jailing innocents.

Hell Charles Vincent Witter Robinson Robinson Vincent

War News Signals Critical Moment for England

Dispatches from the seat of war describe Russia pressing Austria or England and a shifting alliance. In Parliament Sir Stratford Northcote boards a move for naval and military supplies on the 28th while Derby and Carnarvon resign on the 24th. Panic grips London on the 25th as the money market signals potential war. The crisis looms with England facing a choice between war and peace.

Russia Austria England Stratford Northcote House of ‘Commons Derby Carnevon Londo

Helena and Butte Road Boosted by Trade Group

The Helena Board of Trade takes on the Overland to Butte project with Benton county’s $500 gift toward opening the route. A through line via Glendale promises direct connections to Helena and the capital, while Chicago tailors strike hints at a looming clothing scarcity.

Helena and Bite Hand Helena Butte Corinne Glendale Chicago Lydia Thompson

Eastern War Rumors and Military Moves Across Europe

A Russian engagement near Kezasikh Gen Gourki reports heavy Turkish losses with 4 000 killed and 8 000 prisoners and 44 guns captured. Turkish parliament appeals to hasten peace while Britain moves ships toward Gallipoli and Continent diplomacy gauges Russia’s stance as talks wobble. Russian demand for peace terms cited by London observers amid tense negotiations.

Loypos Kezasikh Sa Gourki Suleiman Rhodapo Porte Gallpoli Gallipolis Demotika Usunkopri Ats Stafford Northcote Constantinople Malta Besika Bay Cuero Tines London Russia England Peru

Sitting Bull forces hold vast camp near Fort Keogh

Official report from Fort Keogh details Sitting Bull's Creek camp with over a thousand lodges and eight hundred Nez Perces and other refugees. Principal chiefs Black Moon Four Horns Long Dot Red Bear present. Two infantry companies sent to Fort Peck amid feared attacks on Fort Keogh and the post. Cavalry operations disarm Bannack leaders and seize rifles as settlers grow uneasy. Lone accident near Sunriver reports William Woodhurst killed after falling from the Sun River bridge. he was about 66.

Bristanck Miles Fort Keoub Sitting Bull Fieneman’s Creek Nez Perves Sitting Bulls Venty Hos Lecuiefs Ft. Peck Peck Post Fort Keogh Wyoming Ross’ Fork Avin George Jim Port Neuf Pleasant Valley MaAuAp Jerroras Jan. Path

County jail labor and school principal search in Bozeman

The county jail houses twelve petty thieves as inmates while under sheriff and commissioner oversee work grading Broadway. Bozeman school trustees struggle to hire a graded school principal amid local education delays. An epidemic scarlet fever shows signs of abating. Two men, Laraus and Reimer, were stranded near Madison Basin. Reimer died from exposure, Laraus survived to reach a house but returned to find Reimer dead.

Meir Luidens Brook Treet Evans Broadway Lewis & Clark County Boseman Courier Bozeman Miylisgaian Paul Laraus Frederick Reimer Madison Basin Reimer Laroux Larous Aifety Relmer

High School for Deer Lodge Proposed to Boost Education

Citizens push for a Deer Lodge high school teaching languages music and higher studies. A land donor offers a tract near town for the school, aiming to retain local teachers and provide affordable education for residents unable to travel. The project would leverage Deer Lodge’s healthy environment and central location to attract students.

Deer Lodge Montana Teriiory Shera New North West

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