Fragmented War Era Debates on Currency and Appointments
A garbled 19th century style excerpt discusses a special order from the War Department, monetary standards with grains of silver and gold, and debts. It also references a consulship appointment, literary figures like Joaquin Miller, and a U S railway board debate. The text then shifts to horse riding and Miss Maud Oswald, noting talent with a horse, a fall, and a planned continuation later that day.
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Dégui
Montana
Goritheast
Command. Courier Specks: 1877 troop movements near Sitting Bull
From Tosdre Tuten CANPONMENT dated June 1 1877 reports Gen Mileat scont Howard reciting from a mission to Sitting Bull's camp. Detachment actions near Cypress Hills Irish territory and preparations for a march with 356 women nearby. Scouting by river and overland routes toward Cedar Creek and Powder River as forces move to confront Sitting Bull.
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Tosdre Tuten
Mileat
Howard
Buil
Bisume
Lifanery
Jean
Uie
Rye
Fort Lincoln
Cedar Creek
Otter Upon
Cape
Militia formation urged amid Bitter Root danger
Governor Ports alerts Mills that threatened Bitter Root and Montana settlements may face attack, pledging free ammunition and immediate shipment from Helena to Deer Lodge. Butte holds a meeting to enroll men, with more joins expected to reach the required 65 to equip a company. The piece warns residents to organize militias citywide, citing past massacres to stress preparedness and cautious officer selection.
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Governor Ports
Mills
Montana
Helena
Deer Loge
aTesous
New North-West
Butte
Iis
Philipsburg
Trapper
Glendale
Jess
Crook
Italy
Samoa
Mitter
Deer Lodge
Boke
New Din
Minnesota
Fort Ridgely
Mankato
West Side
New Ulm
Hard Times Among Jobless Men in the City
The piece portrays urban hunger and unemployment, detailing a desperate class of laborers who roam sidewalks seeking work. It notes their dignity amid hardship, the scarcity of meals, and the sympathetic yet strained responses of society to their plight.
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Riésism Myster
Virginia
Nevada
Niobe
Grey
THE REDS. Trouble along the Border and Indian Raids
June reports from Wasmyetos and Washington outline military orders in Oregon Idaho and Washington Territory with 1000 stand of arms allocated to Oregon 500 to Idaho and over 100 to Washington Territory. Citizens warn of Sioux raids near Bear Buttes False Button and White Sword with calls for immediate protection. General McDowell notes limited uprising and officers move cavalry and artillery from Portland toward Lewiston Boise for frontier security.
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Wasmyetos
Ordnance Bureau
Oregon
Idaho Territory
Washington Territory
Wasmxertox
Deadwood City
Secretary of War
Bear Buttes
False Button
White Sword
Black Hills
Crook
Wasuiworton
State Department
Sitting Bull
Washington
General McDowell
War Department
Joseph
Howard
Puellers
Department of California
McDermott
Boise
Idaho
Wood
Portland
Lewiston
Cassiar Gold Excitement Spreads Near Lake Town Creeks
News from Telegraph Creek Cassiar reports intense excitement over two new creeks about forty miles west of McDaine and Snow creeks. Local parties say three companies are paying from 38 to 40 per day for mining work. Discoverers named Stephen son and Kelley the Rake. A nugget valued at $300 has been found. More details expected from Johnston's express tomorrow.
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Victoria
B. C
Telegraph Creek
Cassiar
Lake Town
McDaine
Snow Creeks
Stephenson
Kelley
Johnston’s Express
Lard Times Abroad and Labor Woes Across States
A discussion on labor shortages and wages contrasts California Nevada and Montana scenes. Editors note migrants arrive daily, many destitute, while eastern states see low pay. In Montana workers earn $2.50 to $3.00 daily and crews $40 to $50 monthly with board, yet opportunities exist for those willing to work.
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Nevada
California
Shing Press
Europe
Russia
Massachusetts
New York
Epespha
Montana
Eastern War reports Turkish retreat as Russians advance
From Loxpox June 26 Turkish forces retreat from weaker positions while Russians push toward Erzeroum. Turkish inability to aid Kars hints at a grand field battle on the Erzeroum plains. British agents report the destruction of the English consulate as bombardment concentrates.
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Loxpox
Bulgaria
Servia
Armenia
Bajahid
Erzerou
Kars
Erzeroum
Rusteaux
Skirmish on Tongue River and Civil War News Update
A detachment of the 5th Infantry engages Native forces on the Tongue River in a brief skirmish. One soldier wounded, no stock lost. Cannon fire and a ferry disruption hinder attempts to land aid. Headlines note military movements toward Powder River and cavalry actions across the countryside. Rumors say English capitalists from London plan to inspect Black Hills minerals.
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5Th Infantry
Florence Meyer
Buell
Big Horn
Lng Point
Mitea
Powder River
Casey
Coutry
Bitter Root valley fears as Nez Perces move toward head of valley
Reports from Corvallis and Missoula describe Nez Perces migrations toward the Bitter Root head, with Flatheads and other bands reportedly joining. settlers brace for possible attacks as they relocate families and arms surge to defend the valley amid rumors of murders and troop movements.
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Deen Lover
Missoni
Ayy
He Mille
John Sommers
Mr. Wilkinson
Corvallis
Lewiston
Lio Lo
Major Whaley
Idaho War Update: Troops Hold Hostiles Near Salmon River
San Francisco dispatches report Union forces under Howard and Boise troops bottling hostile Indians around Salmon River with movements toward White Bird and Horse Shoe Bend. Silver Snakes and Coeur d'Alenes involved in pursuit and plunder incidents. Volunteers mobilize from Mount Idaho as regulars plan patrols. Reports of attacks near Horseshoe Bend and Welser Valley circulate amid widespread property destruction.
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rth-West Extra
San Francisco
Toon
B. F. Potts
Matawa
Montana
Salmon River
Howard
Boise
Howant
Joseph
White , Bird.Creek
McDowell
Portland
John Peleche
Mount Idaho
Coeur d'Alenes
Clearwater
White Bird
Perry
Lapwai
Beckont
Josephy
Bolao City
Welser Valley
Nez Perces War Looms as Chief Joseph Readies Flight
The Nez Perces, led by Chief Joseph, threaten to go to war over the Wallowa Valley. Umatilla chiefs accuse whites of trespass and liquor, urging government action. Estimates place Nez Perces warriors at about 1,000 with allied tribes adding 1,200 to 1,500 fighters. Father Mesple warns war may spread. officials in Boise City report allied tribes ready to join. General Howard plans move against Joseph, with Colonel Perry joining en route to reinforce.
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Mills
McCantor
Brice
Thursiday
Pin
B. F. Potts
Missoula
Lewiston
Jas. H. Aftezs
R. B. Horton
Tear Mouth
Potts
Bitter Root
Ydaho
Salmon River
Bik City
Lo Jo
Valion
Ernest Rapidy
Colniver
Wallowa
Joseph
Alswet
Mesple
Mitchell
Washington
Urywlish Wampo
Boise City
Father Mespie
Josuph
Wallowa Valley
Loolay
Howlish Wampoo
Father Mespite
Mes
Nez Perces
Thas
Father Mesplie
Braynan
Howard
Conor de Aleues
Catelo
Car de Alenes
Upper
Columbia Basin
Yakimas
Warm Spring
Portiaxp
Fort Lapwai
Walla Wallas
Perry
Nortows
Little Cottonwoot
Little Salmon
Snake River
Beni
Mount Idaho
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Binet Harle
Joaquin Miller
New _York
Union Pacific
Aise
Bates
Creiling
Shere
THE
REDS
Tongue River
Tuncox River
Gov
London
Sam
Anthony Chaffin
Gird’s Creek
Rithain
Henry Burklouse
H. Dickenson
Missouna
S.A. Willey
Bitter Boat Valley
Thio
Jesse Bitter Root
Alvin Lest
Mulderry Indians
Stevensville
Corrallis
B. W. Dobnell
Larabie
W. A Clare
Butte, Mont
Don General
Donnell,lawson &O
D. Broadway
Stletchant Gailor
Henry Jonas
Rotte
Singer Sewing Machine Agency
O'Blum's Bazaar
Broadway
O'Brien & Fall
Ariety
Mount Vernon Hose
WM. Coleman & Co
Butte, Montana
New, York
Main Street
Morris
Hunt, Douglas & Stewart Proc
Douging
Stewart
Kuyer
Gol
J. O. Sheware
Georgetown
Col
WM. Purvine
Murphy Higgins & Co
Hoteste
Yoracco
Gulifornia Powder Works
Mechanics and Miners
Iron and Steel
Maite
Leffel
MC Holler & Bro
Aurlena
Invalid Hospital
Deer Lodge Valley
Famea
Wey
Mitch
Mussigrrod
Bevons
Valiton
Beer Lodge
Marchesseau
Stone House
Butte City
Hardware
Queensware
Nowlans
Noutons
Notiona
Case Bexane
LO Giee USA
Marchessrau & Valitor
B. Li. Newell
Prop Montana
Af Millingry
Follas
Ō Ma
Butte Ape Vhemity
Uysmook
Wasutvaron
Therman
Ammo
Fort Boise
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