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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1877
Page
2
The readable fragments discuss power to secure payment for a territory and a Mormon murder trial. Mentions of an inventor, arms purchase committee, and a call last evening suggest a chaotic report with unnamed persons and unclear events.
Fragmentary notes discuss the counsel tier and judgments in suits. It mentions defense disclosure to the Attorney General and the preparation for cases. The text references an arhount and slow recovery of judgments in suits against a named party.
The piece contrasts the French Reign of Terror with current East, Pacific tensions and rising railroad strikes. It notes mob violence, urban bloodshed, and fear for institutions as labor disputes grow, while criticizing railroad corporations and wage suppression. It also mentions a San Diego dispatch about Sonoran horse thieves near Julian.
The article details the Atlantis, Cleopatra, Elm Orlu and other lodes in the Glendale and Trapper area. It reports ore grades from 40 to 200 ounces silver per ton, 40 percent tin yield, tramways under repair, and 34 men employed with weekly output 60 to 80 tons. It notes shifting conditions, water issues, and plans to boost operations including 200 tons weekly from multiple claims.
Mrs Josephine Gilg runs a neat boarding house for soldiers and visitors. Morrison serves energetic drinks to the boys while a gentleman guides the pilots across the mountains, sharing details about the camp and its activities.
Dispatches report Nez Perce bands gathering near Pec- ish with about nineteen lodges. Leaders discuss allowing peaceful passage while some tribes refuse overall fighting. Capt Rawn advised. plan may be to disarm hostiles if peace talks fail and soldiers pursue them.
A Missoulian Extra report from Fort Shaw notes Lt Tom Andrews transmitting from Lo Lo that about 380 Indians are observed by interpreters. Lo Lo forces include 150 troops and volunteers, with 20 regulars entrenched and 500 volunteers expected. Borserr seeks more troops and planning to move tomorrow to organize disarmament and ready for potential fighting. White Bird plans to join if possible. Captain C C Rawn confirms the dispatch as reliable.
A wide report covers an inmate's suicide in Benton Jail after a murder case, a fatal fire at Eaton Sawil Hotel, and various regional updates. It notes Major Walsh’s escort to Wood Mountains, Gen Sherman’s staff travels, and plans to survey Helena Townsite with precision instruments.
Six miles above Levengood's ranch on Warm Spring Creek, a large force of laborers and Snachnies works to resume mill operations by August. John Hickey and Griffiths push mining at Pyrenees with new houses and marriages tying settlers to the camp. E B Waterlin Co plans work on Es er and Carton quartz, while Pardee eyes multiple loads. Georgetown placers and nearby teams gear up for regular mining action.
Couriers report Indian movements toward the Big Hole and Eastern Montana. About 150 British Batteries are armed and ready, while volunteers increase and horses are being gathered for a night move to French Creek to intercept the Indians. News from scouts and from the Mussoula command is not yet available.
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