Butte Mining Outlook From Montana Notes on Metals
The article reviews metal markets and mining activity, citing exports from copper and silver mines, bonds of North Pacific Railroad, Denver and Rio Grande rail line expansion, and the Colorado ore output. It highlights rising copper and silver values, stock movements, and long-term expectations for Butte as a copper center with future smelting and investment potential.
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North Pacific Railroad
Jay Cook
the North Pacific
Theo. van Wagenen
Bfining Review
Denver
Montana
Ohio
Butte
Butte Ofera
Smnetadiurgical Works
Ten
Railroad Subsidies Shaping Texas Rail Policy Debate
An editorial discusses railroad subsidies, arguing costs per mile vary greatly by road. It cites Union Pacific gifts, Texas International and Northern Railroad aid, and land grants. The piece compares costs among Pennsylvania, Reading, and Denver Pacific lines, noting gauge and terrain influence building expense and arguing subsidies spur regional growth.
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Ibej
Hushaniian
Jay Gould
Union. Pacific Railroad
United States
Uncle Sar
International and Northern Railroad of
Texas
Phisias
New York
Pennsylven
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Gtah Northern Extension Railroad Company
Aen
Central Pacific
Pennsylv
North Peangslvania
Canden
Amboy
Jersey Sands
Enion Pa
Denver Pacific
U. N E. Company
Denver
Colorado
Cheyenne
Wi.e
Port Neufon Lda
Utah Northern
Kansas Pacific
Denver and
Rio Grande
Coal prospects urged for Deer Lodge valley mines
The article argues Deer Lodge valley coal deposits are high quality for coking and manufacturing and should be developed promptly to meet rising demand. It notes surface coal limits, compares to Pennsylvania coke, and urges local owners to begin development to capitalize as mining activity grows. Also mentions Montana legislature considering various bills with railroad issues expected to dominate debates.
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Greenwood
Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge Valley
Tal
Pennsuia
Pennsylvania
Montana
Tera
Economy and Gold as Banks Hold High Sums in New York
The telegram from Washington discusses House actions on retrenchment and maintaining compensated offices, while New York banks hold over forty million dollars in gold amid sparse greenbacks. The New York Post notes rising exports and falling imports, reducing gold demand for customs and payments, with potential domestic uses for gold debated and export seen as relief.
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New York
New York Post
Isis
Billy
Reading of Colonel Mites report on Sitting Bull battle
In January 718 the official report notes Colonel Mites forces clashed with Sitting Bull's band near Redwater on December 18. Three companies of the 5th infantry under Lieutenant Baldwin pursued, while Sitting Bull crossed toward Wolf Point then retreated as Baldwin advanced. The village camp of 222 lodges, with horses and ponies, was burned. Indians fled with minimal belongings. The Crow killed Sioux with a white flag and a brief skirmish followed. the Crow fled, complicating surrender prospects.
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Shell
Dry Fork
Muri
Wolf Point
Baldwin'yforce
Yellowstone
Ligut
Baldwin
Promiana
Nentes
Miles finds Sioux on the move after raid at Tongue River
Special to the New Nor. Bozeman Montana Jan. 2 Advices report General Miles advancing 150 miles up the Tongue River after Sioux attacked the rear column killing a soldier and capturing cattle. Sioux forces move from the Rosebud toward the Tongue River on a war path toward the Little Missouri.
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Bozeman
Miles
Tongue River
Rosebud
Missouri
J. ¥. Bourn
Proposed Reduction of Territorial Officers Salaries
Washington January 20 The Legisla tive and Judicial Appropriation reported to the House contains the items reducing territorial salaries. Governor and Supreme Court judges to 2500 dollars. Secretaries to 1500 dollars. Auditors and others vary by territory from 2000 to 4000 dollars.
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Washington
House
Supreme Courts
Aries
Pacific
Inia
Nevada
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Lulahy
Louisiana Avairs Sew Orlfans Pass Resolution
The Republican House passed a resolution expressing full faith in the President of the Senate and urging Louisiana senators and representatives to oppose passage of the electoral bill. Governor Packard informed General Augur that parish officers of Nicholls took Ouachita Parish offices on January 17, violating the status quo. General Augur noted the complaint and Nicholls pledged investigation and reinstatement of ousted officials.
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Orlfans
Republican House
Senate
Louisiana
Packard
General Augur
Nicholls
Ouachita Parish
Augur
Fackard
Nicholly
Compromise Bill on Electoral Votes Faces Opposition
House committee approves Seutey bill to ratify Sioux land arrangements. Senate passes compromise but White House support limited. Reports from Fort Randall warn of Sioux actions. discussions amid political maneuvering in Washington and Missouri River conflicts.
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Benwix
Dan
France
Germany
Lidia
Seutey
United States
Lills
Senate
Sioux City
Jan
Fort Randall
Fiolin & Papmnan
Little
Missouri River
Horse
Trentos
McPherson
Circaco
Jaune
Washington
Springfield
Bla
Gerneot
Wrens
W. WY
Davis
Janey
Atlanta
Ben Hit
The Black Hills Mining Outlook From Mr Pater D Butler
A letter from ex Springville resident Mr Pater D Butler, dated Deadwood December 18, paints a grim mining scene in the Black Hills. He notes paying claims scarce and scattered, with most gulches producing little, and many miners penniless through winter. He warns Montanians to keep away while highlighting rough terrain, sparse profits, and limited land suitable for farming.
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Independent
Pater D. Butler
Springville
Jefferson County
Oabeck
Deadwood
Histovary
Whitewood
Cape Horn
Castle Creek
Acre
Supposed Murder by Indians Near Kiowa
Five Kansas men from Austin Sumner county George Clark Jesse Eaton Virgin Wright and W R Powell left Austin for Kiowa with wagons loaded with corn. It is believed Indians killed them and their wagons were found abandoned. Reported that Sioux may have passed through recently as friends organize a search party.
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Sr. Loris
George Clark
Jesse Eaton
Virgin Wright
W. R. Powell
Austin
Sumner
Kansas
Kiowa
Barbour County
Ibis
Aumber
Friends of the
Foreign. Russia seeks arms for U S and Austrian cartridges
The Deutsch Zeitung says Russia ordered large quantities of arms from the United States and requested Austrian contractors for cartridges, but delivery windows are limited. Pesth dispatch notes Russian volunteers from Belugrade halted at Turnseverin awaiting fresh orders. Cologne Gazette reports French telegrams claim German troops would cooperate with Austrians, stirring Mussulinen fanaticism near German colonies. German government warns Porte and sends Gazelle to patrol Syrian shores to protect colonies. England and Austria promise aid.
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Toxvon
Deutsch Zeitung
Russia
United States
Loxpon
Standard
Pesth
Belugrade
Turnseverin
Cologne
Djada
Beyroul
Porte
Gazelle
Erwige
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