Proposals for blankets flour and groceries sought
Notices seek bids for blankets flour and groceries including transportation to be rendered before the sixth inst at multiple post offices. The General Land Office faces delays due to a recent fire and possible relocation. Salt Lake Tribune notes Utah Northern Railroad assets transferred to Jay Gould with an extension planned this fall. Montana rail prospects appear positive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
App
Ronan
Flathead
Clude Transportation
Helena
Deer Lodge
Missoula
Frenchtown
General Land Office
Patent Office
Land Office
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Northern Railroad
Jay Gould
Tribune
Gould
Northern Pacific
Montana
Republican Victory in Iowa Overshadows Ohio Ballot Result
Intelligence reports a large Republican win in Iowa and a moderate Democratic gain in Ohio. The Ohio outcome is seen as a verdict on President Hayes Civil Service policy and Southern relations, highlighting party divisions, reform debates, and lingering postwar tensions amid calls for national unity and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ohio
Hayes
Republican
Morton
New York
Rochester
South
Conkling
Union League
End of the Nez Perce War at Bear Paw and Fort Benton
The account reports Miles’ victory at Bear Paw on the 30th vlt and the capture of Nez Perces horses, followed by final surrender of most hostiles at Fort Benton. A few warriors escaped toward eastern tribes or Idaho, with Crow and allied bands said to pursue them. Captain Joseph’s force retreated 1500 miles before surrender near the British line, as readers await government disposition and punishment debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-West Extra
Miles
Bear Paw Mountain
Fort Benton
Terry
Stavist
Idaho
Gros Ventres
Nez Perces
Tbe
Jack
Uanby
Joseph
Indian Wars Policy and Army Size Debate
The article discusses government policy in Indian wars, potential harsh measures, and praising mitigations by Joseph and followers. It notes disbanding General Howard's forces, looming public opinion on General Toward and Miles commands, and arguments for a larger regular army, up to 50,000, to reduce transport costs and improve defense readiness. It also references the Texas Pacific Railroad subsidy attempt and political intrigue surrounding Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Washington
Sherman
Star
San Francisco
B.D. H. and
Third Infantry
Corinne
Battud
Missoula
Montana
Congress
Miles Attacks Nez Perce Camp at Bear Paw
Cor. Independent reports Gen Miles led a force against the Nez Perces near the Bear Paw Mountains after a pursuit from the Little Rockies. A two mile distance gave Miles a near reveal of Chief Joseph’s camp. fierce fighting followed with Miles recapturing horses and suffering heavy losses. Casualties include 44 wounded and several killed. Chief Joseph, with hostages, negotiated a temporary truce as Miles tended the wounded and prepared for further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Tiges
Gow Island
Chas Bucktum
Miles
Missouri
Little Rocky Mountains
Bear Paw
Nez Perces
Snake Creek
Mille River
Wen
Anany
Pean
Wien
Joseph
Mil
Jerome
Dogeph
Song
Bia Caval Ani
Tata
Mexican and Mexican forces seize Ysleta and Salazarro
Telegrams from Briét Fort Davis Texas dated October 6 report a large Mexican mob occupying Ysleta and Salazarro and detaining officials with threats to white residents. A prisoner named Judge Charles A. Howard is bound. reports say 110 troops remain aboard a transport amid a feared massacre. Separate dispatches note railroad work halted at Yuma Bay to guard a government bridge, and freight entries list shipments of pounds for various firms and locations including Deer Lodge, Butte, Salmon City, and Corinne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Texas
San Francisco
Yuma Bay
Sajor Dima
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sitting Bull
Acetal
London
Helena Herald
Herald
Croton
East River
Carenter
Prisoers
Jessps
Howard
Judith Basin
Missouri River
Omahnas
Packers
Engineer
Fork Spawai
Aballan
Nez Perce
General News
Tweed
India
Phoenixville
Porte
England
Texas Pacific Railroad Company
Credit Mobilier
Cassius Mr. Clay
Kentucky
Clay
White
Busselshell
Silver Butte
Wilson & Gwin
Corner Stain Street
Brnadwas
Butte, Montana
Baz
Dublin
Borter
Althop
Alf
Elegent Club Room
Strachel
Briét
Joan Jones
Kung Chung Lung
Coleman &Co
Walker Bros
Barnett, Dellinger & 2
L. W. Foster & Co
Bute
S. Hall
Maeckfoot
Joe Skelton
G. Lshoup & Co
P. C. Burker
Salmon City
E, W. Donrele
Larabie
W. A. Glsebe
Butte, Mont
Worla
Donnell,lawson & CO
Brontway
Pierse
Butte City
Mount Vernon
Blums Bazar
John A. Whits
City Porter
General
Joe Man
Dennis Simpson
Tarber
HH. Barnett
Masonic Building
de Montana
Gate Clothing
Fuite
PRI
Butte
Tahal
Bark Street
Buite City
Broadway and
Main
Taste of
Choigest Lumber
Barry & Grennon's
Buite
Barry & Ghee
Boge's Bakery
Lower Main Street
Seison
Invalid Hospital
Warm Springs Hotel
Deer Lodge Valley
Mitchell & Mussigbrod
Bote
Tien
Bis Place
Mechanics and Miners Toole
Iron and Steel
Wao
Utsch Jig
Leffel
A.M. Holter & Bro
BEL Montana
Silver Bow Brewery
Chris Nissler
Ws Snl
Leer Ledge
Marchesseau
Valiton
Casu
Marchesseat & Fanion
Barker Bros
Divig
Main Street
Thornton's
IP Lumber AG
Fred Lorrer
Elo
Melcher
Jones & Binkony
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!