Pacific Coast silver hype and Utah mining boom touch Nevada
A survey of Pacific coast silver schemes reveals salt preparations in an Arizona mimic. Utah mines promise record production with mills running full capacity. Copper and quicksilver markets soften as London sales drag and import values drop. Union Pacific plans a Black Hills line, with route options under survey to Cheyenne Sidney or North Platte.
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New York
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San Francisco Herald
China
Mexico
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Black Hills
Union Pacific
Omaha
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Company
Clark
North Matte
Sidney
Hayes era on silver payments sparks investor interest
The article analyzes President Hayes and Treasury Secretary Sherman positions on money policy. It notes hard money preference, uncertainty on legal tender for silver, and Sherman’s resumption bill aiming to limit a double standard while allowing limited silver coin exchange, with no clear push to make silver legal tender.
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United States
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Senate
Congress
Home Manufactures in Montana and Taxation Policy
The Independent urges Montana to foster home industries, noting taxation blocks production and citing Mississippi tax exemptions as a model. The piece contrasts nationwide incentives with Montana’s failure to attract capital for local manufacturing, urging decisive policy change. It also reports the execution of John McCall for the murder of Wild Bill Hickok near the Black Hills.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
Montana
Alississippi
Yankton
Dakota
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John B. Hickok
Wild Bill
Black Hills
Sioux War Feeds Frontier Dispatches From Montana Front
News from Bozeman and nearby posts reports Sioux attacks killing Deer Lodge men Irvine McClure Lowry and others near Stillwater. Crow bands pursue Sioux returning horses, while Gibbon relays word of Sioux marching toward the Crow Agency with cavalry dispatched and posts mobilized.
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Tyler
Wheelan
Crow Agency
Fort Ellis
Tis
Prohibition Postponed Carnival Ball Amid Political Tension
The Correspondence reports a postponement of public demonstrations for Washington's birthday due to party feeling. A carnival prohibition was not strongly opposed by tradespeople, and a grand duke Alexis tribute at public expense faced opposition restraint. The ball on February 24 featured a decoy palanquin, a dancing girl, and a monkey as comic relief amid fears of panic.
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Sothem Ja
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New York
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Eckel
Iuy
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Eckels
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van Aken
Ol Normal School
Philadelphia
Robt Early
Early
Proclamation Urges Calm and Peace Amid National Anxiety
Nicholls issues a call praising public order during months of tension. He counsels continued moderation and peace, urges citizens to respect law enforcement, and affirms equal rights and protection of law for all, seeking an era of goodwill and prosperity. The barricades at the State House are strengthened and rations are distributed.
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Tackard
Nicholls
Territorial Salaries Reduced for Governors and Officials
Wasmuneron March 4 Salaries of Territorial officers are cut to 2600 dollars annually for Governors and judges and 1800 for Secretaries. Surveyor General pay is 2780 in California and 2500 for other Pacific States and Territories. Clerk hire appropriations: California 10000, Oregon and Washington 4000, and each Oshker Territory 3000.
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Pacific States
Territories
Oregon
Washington
Oshker Territories
Bills Approve Appropriations Near President’s Signature
The President has approved the deficiency and military academy appropriation bills. The postal appropriation bill passes both Houses and awaits his signature. Conference committee members agree to restore the President’s salary to 50000 dollars. The sundry civil appropriation bill is also poised to become law.
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Conference
Senate
The Desert Land Bill Passed by Senate
The Senate passed the Tlouse desert land bill amended to limit ownership to one section per person. It reserves water use for irrigation to actual needs, while lakes and rivers remain public. Purchasers must pay 25 cents per acre when filing and the balance on patent issuance.
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Oregon
Nevada
Washington
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Utah
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Dakota
Senate
Nominations Received by Senate from President Hayes
The Senate received a list of cabinet nominees from President Hayes including A. Evarts for Secretary of State Julia Sherman for Secretary of the Treasury George W. McCrary for Secretary of War Richard M. Thompson for Secretary of the Navy Chas Devens for Attorney General David M. Kee for Postmaster Carl Schurz for Secretary of the Interior.
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New York
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Ohio
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George W. McCrary
Iowns
Richard M. Thompson
Indiana
Inauguration of Hayes and Wheeler as U S President and Vice President
Telegraph reports from March 3 describe Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler's inauguration with a large crowd and orderly ceremony. Gov. Packard calls a 20 day Legislature session to elect a short term U S Senator. A Charleston letter notes a violent robbery confrontation near Greenpond and a large armed crowd. Washington notes cite a Senate extra session and official guidance on federal troops in Louisiana.
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William A. Wheeler
United States
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Hampton
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Elis
Gibson
Col
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Louisiana
Augur
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Packyard
Indian agency pursuit and Crazy Horse report
Dispatches from Cungernn report bands of Jaoatile Tudiang en route to surrender at the Agency. Intelligence says 200 to 300 more hostile followers may arrive in days. Gen Crook and Gen Sheridan move to Fort Laramie as Crazy Horse reportedly plans to come in with 120 lodges from Little Powder River strategy. President Taft inaugural praised for conservative tone and South development emphasis.
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Crook
Fort Laramie
Patent application filed for mining claim in Deer Lodge County
Anthony W. Barnard George McCausland and Joseph R. Walzer file for patent under mining laws of Congress for a 160 acre tract in Sumner Valley Mining District Deer Lodge County Montana. Official plat notices and adjacent claimants listed. hearing date set before the Register for March 30.
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Butle
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Anthony W. Harnad
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Burte
Eaay
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Mit Valley
Wight
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Application For Patent Land Claim Notice
A historical land patent application notice appears with references to holders and filing details. The document mentions a land claim bounded on the south by a designated line and located in Deer Lodge County. It notes required filings with the Register and Land Office and indicates a filing deadline or period for action.
Record of land tract location in Deer Lodge County
The notice records a land parcel bounded by the Geneva lade and other sections in Deer Lodge County. Adverse claimants must file within the sixty day publication period with the U S Land Office in Helena to avoid being barred by law. J H Moe registers the notice. Gro F Massif is the attorney.
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Helena
Montana
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Register
Gro
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