Bragg death and Montana rail talks dominate Butte Miner
The issue includes Gen Braxton Bragg's death in Galveston at 61, editor shifts in Salt Lake paper, warnings about copper and copper ore schemes, and strong Montana rail expansion arguments. The piece urges railroad construction to unlock quartz mines and Montana's industrial future. It also notes editorials on Brigham Young and regional politics amid Centennial coverage.
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T. Si Kleitschusidt
Yauser
Helena
Braxton Bragg
Galveston
Texas
Butte Silver Mines Promise Rapid Growth Despite Debt
The Butte mining camp reports huge bullion output from front lodes since operations began less than a year ago. Investors funded two substantial walls, and ore profits fund further development as reducing power expands. Despite debt and anxiety among many miners, outlooks show rising capital, better ore, and anticipated prosperity in the near term.
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Com
Stent
Iar
Gomstock
Explosion Destroys Hallett's Point Reef at Hell Gate
Dispatches describe the blasting of Hallett's Point Reef at Hell Gate by American engineering led by General Nelson. About noon crowds gathered as charges exploded in a controlled sequence, sending rocks and water skyward and transforming the river locality. The reef was reported completely destroyed with strong currents and debris altering the tide course, as observers watched from nearby shores and piers.
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Hell Gate
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Ninth Street
Alann
Sith
Little Island
Hallets Point
New York
Eleventh Street
Jordan
Mill Rock
Ebobb
Providence
Hiver
Hajek
Great race exposes small town track results at an event
The report details a local track meet with performances by Lutes and Caraboo among others. It notes weak crowds and lower attendance compared to prior years, with Deer Lodge County presenting notable results.
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Lutes
Fame
Caboo
Sun Dance Thyrd
Caraboo
Turner
Dane
Tuti Neit
Deer Lodge
Rations for the Reds Plan to Visit Nez Perces
General Howard leaves for New York then plans to return for ration talks with the India Bureau and treaty matters with the Nez Perce. Army officers and two Indian commissioners may tour the tribe to extinguish current lands and arrange removal to a new reservation.
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Wasinncios
Howard
New York
India Bureau
Nez Perces
Interor Department
Bank Robbery Pursuit Ends in Dakota for Four Fugitives
The Northfield bank robbers are no longer pursued in the Dakota region between Sioux City and Yankton. Two were followed, leaving four still at large though likely out of reach. Local bankers raised 500 dollars for the widow of the murdered cashier Heywood and planned to send collections across the country to honor duty. Francisco Peralta failed to ride 103 within five hours at Deton Park after a lengthy equestrian feat attempt. A fair audience watched the effort despite missed targets and time. The American Mining Board leased space at the former Duncan Sherman office to begin operations October 2.
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St. Paty
Northfield
Dakota
Sioux City
Yankton
Heywood
Castuer
Eneulaag
Ana
New York
American Mining Board
Duncan Sherman & Co
Pane
Nassau Streets
Northern Pacific Directors Elected At Annual Meeting
Stockholders of the Northern Pacific railroad met in New York on Sept 27 and elected directors for the coming year including Chas B Wright Frederic Billings Johnston Livinge jaton C Lower Benj P Cherry Geo Stark and others The meeting adopted a resolution urging the board to consider exchanging Pacific coast lands for preferred stock of the company.
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New York
Northern Pacific Railroad
Timiay
Chas. B. Wright
Frederic Billings
Johnston Livinge Jaton
C. Lower
Benj P. Cherry
Geo Stark
Joseph Dieworth
J. T. Smith
G. W. Cass
Richard L. Ashhurst
Alex Michell
J. M. Denison
Alfred E. Tilton
Disarming the Rada and Sioux Camp Near Fort Sully
From Fort Sully Dakota a dispatch reports disarmament of some tribes met with mixed feelings. Bull Eagle threatens violence. 400 Brules and Cheyennes march toward the hostile camp within ninety miles. Fort Sully braces with artillery as Sit ting Ball nears with a growing force. Cheyenne River Indians resist disarmament. Buell vows a strong response if attacked.
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Curcato
Fort Sully
Dakota
Bull Eagle
Buell
Laver
Sully
Cheyenne River Agency
Kill Eagle
Buellworth
Crook Dispatches From Campaign Strife and Pony Shortages
Crook reports at Bul Fourche expedition that troops relied on horse and pony meat during the march from Powder River to Sept 14. He says 300 to 400 horses were lost since Aug 26 with remaining stock weak. He brands Crazy Eloise as the ringleader of Hill country troubles and notes dispatches about remounts from Laramie Plains and Sheridan's orders.
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Crook
Bul Fourche
Ith
Powder River
Crazy Eloise
Laramie Plains
Laramie Fe
New York Metal Market Sees Mixed Signs and Copper Demand
New York market reports show stronger bullion and silver gains amid firmer prices. Copper exports rise with 10,000 tons anticipated. little copper offered and modest domestic demand limit trading, while London and San Francisco quotes vary.
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New York
London
San Francisco
Campaign figures return to base amid new mobilization
Pay master Col Stanton and Major Russell, who led volunteers and Snake Indians under Gen Crook, return to base. Russell heads Pawnee force to Sidney then Fetterman for northern operations. Stanton brings funds for expeditions. Gen Crook remains at Fort Laramie organizing a renewed campaign with Fourth Cavalry and Mackenzie’s infantry. A supply depot will be set up at Old Fort Reno.
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U.S. A
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Russell
Sidney
Fetterman
Fort Laramie
Military Movements Establish Fort Reno Camp In Winter
IMFATANE reports a permanent encampment to be set at Fort Reno this winter with ten companies of infantry from Fort Badger Fort Hantsail and Port Laramue. General Menoit assumes command at Deadwood and scouts west toward the Little Missouri as Crook plans a fresh field expedition with General Vehense and the Fourth Cavalry.
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