General Von Moltke Relieved From Active Service
A broad summary of late 19th century World and U.S. affairs notes General Moltke's retirement from the German army as new economic and political items appear. Market quotes in New York report silver at a certain per ounce price and lead at four dollars and forty cents per two pounds. Congress raises pensions for total deafness to thirty dollars monthly while domestic political commentary critiques party organs and tariff debate. Sheridan's will is probated in Washington, with his wife and children named as beneficiaries. his funeral honors and G.A.R. roll deaths are reported. The revolution in Port au Prince topples the government and the President seeks refuge on an English ship. Indiana rallies for General Harrison as Grover Cleveland's circle tour looms after adjournment. The Boston wool market shows firmer prices. Territory wool sales reach record volumes. Historical rowing association plans races in Salt Lake City. Rev Sam Jones mocks marriage, urging unity in one sermon. A Missouri murderer Brooks Maxwell is hanged in St. Louis, his mother’s curses reflecting fanatical outrage.
Mineral output totals for 1887 in United States report
An advance proof from David P. Day details 1887 production and values for gold silver copper and lead in the United States. Montana contributes to the national total with figures, noting declines and gains from 1886 to 1887 and a surge in non argentiferous lead from the Saint Joe district in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David P. Day
Interior Department
Washington
United States
Montana
Saint Joe
Missouri
Bozeman Bard Matt Alderson Graces Montana Poetry
A humorous profile of Matt Alderson known as the Bozeman Bard. It lauds his Montana produced poems printed by his newspaper papa, notes his fame from How She Wore Her First Corset, and hints at his September marriage while describing his verse as sublime and ridiculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Alderson
Bozeman
Matt
Montana
Dolor
Empty honors in Beaverhead County legislative race
The article notes no serious candidates have emerged for Beaverhead County's legislative seats as Democrats and Republicans keep the field open. It cites a telegraphic tale about a Brooklyn breach of promise suit and includes commentary on temperance and the Montana stock indemnity fund with minor legal notes.
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Beaverhead
Beaverhead County
Madison County
Helena
Mary A. Griffiths
Supreme Court of
Brooklyn
N. Y
Joseph B. Bennett
Montana
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H. Brundage
TrRieners
Ditran
Civss
Marion
Ditton
Senate
General von Moltke
New York
Bil
Congress
James Gillespie Blaine
Maine
Congressional Committee
General Sheridan
Horace Greelen
Port Au Prince
Indiana
General Harrison
Jim Blaine
Grover
Butte
Grand Army of the Republic
Union
Philip Henry Sheridan
Boston
Territory
Mississippi Valley Rowing Association
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Csty
Sam Jones
Sam
Brooks
Affaid Maxwell
St. Louis
Montana Poetry
Kentucky Liquor Dealers’ Association
Zephyr Clotus
Eliel Brothers
L. Kaufman
Kangaroo Shoes
D. J/HENNESSY & CO
Mluilvania
D. J. Hennessy & C0
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