Silver Miners Struck by Nineties Downturn and Revival
The article recounts the 1890s silver downturn from $1.20 to below $1, devastating miners in Montana camps like Nei hart and Broadwater, the 1893 panic, and a revival led by promoter Clark whose operations in Neihart restored employment and prosperity despite ongoing price declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Republic
Montana
Nebraska
Rocky Mountain
Little Belt Mountains
Uncle Sam
Neihart
Broadwater
Clark
Helena
Serarami Wor
James Kipp and the Fort Piegan Mission to Blackfeet Trade
James Kipp led American fur traders to establish Fort Piegan at the mouth of the Marias in 1831. He argued that trading with the Blackfeet would shift power from Hudson's Bay Company, defeating Canadian dominance and opening Montana to American commerce. The 44-man expedition faced a fierce Blackfeet welcome but secured the post and opened region trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Fort Benton
American Fur Co
Fort Piegan
Marins
Chittencen
Rocky Mountain Country
Hudson's Bay Co
James Kipp
Kenneth McKenzie
Fort Union
Yellowstone
Marias River
Hudson’s Bay Co
Blackfeet
Missouri River
Hufdson’s Bay Co
Kipp
Burger
North
Fort Plezgan
Bloods
Hudson Bay Co
Missouri
Fort McKenzie
The
Marlas
Marlas River
Fort Kipp and the Piegan Trade War
In 1831 32 Captain Kipp fortifies Fort Kipp near the Missouri against Piegan and Blood attacks. He uses high prices and alcohol to win trade, fends off Blood siege with a cannon tree shot then floods the fort with ice and negotiates with two wary chiefs.
Montana urged tighter gambling ban enforcement statewide
Montana Attorney General R V Bottomly urged stronger enforcement of gambling laws with state investigators aiding local officials. In his two year review he pressed for funds to hire investigators and for emergency powers for the governor to act swiftly during wartime, while stressing the need for local responsibility in law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Montana
State Attorney General’s Office
Atty
R. V. Bottomly
Sam C. Ford
Bottomly
Blackfeet Seek Release of Funds for Development
A Browning based delegation of seven Blackfeet Indians meets William Zimmerman assistant commissioner of Indian affairs to demand 125000 of the 160000 held by the U S treasury. They propose 75000 for cattle and sheep 25000 to build homes and 25000 to buy reservation lots from white owners. They also urge amending the liquor ban for Indians. Richard Grant chairs with Leo Kenerly William Buffalo Hide Adam White man Theodore Last Star Joe Iron Pipe and George Pamburn listed.
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Browning
William Zimmerman
Indian Affairs
Department of the Interior
United States Treasury
Richard Grant
Leo Kenerly
William Buffalo Hide
Adam Whiteman
Theodore Last. Star
Joe Iron Pipe
George Pamburn
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Grasp
Hudson's Bay Company
By Carl Bodmer
Columbus School OF Nursing
Great Falls, Montana
College OF Education
Great Falls
Anaconda
Western
Anaconda Copper Mining Company. Lumber Department
Bonner, Montana
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