22 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1884
Page
1
Reports show estimated flood damage at seventy five thousand dollars in California while coverage of coal mine explosions in Umioxntown Pa and related fatalities details investigations, funeral costs, and insurance. Other items include political maneuvers for Democratic delegates, flood impacts on railways in California and Washington, and a Greenback Labor convention set for May in Genib Inmax.
Fire Carnival debuts with New Ontrvaxs on February 21 as the Knights of Moons lead the first carnival Pageants. Streets filled with crowds as attractions drew attention.
The storm driven cyclone struck Streek, carrying away forty houses. Four children died including two Black and three white. total dead 17 in Rockingham, with 13 wounded.
The United Pipe Line company in City Pa has been sold on February 21 to the National Trust company. The sale strengthens the oil trade as the National Trust brings a larger capital than the former 5 million dollars.
Eastbound freight line agents received orders to strictly maintain schedule rates, ending any further rate cuts today. The directive, issued by their superior office, applies to agents both east of this point and along the routes mentioned.
The waters are receding and the worst is passed. Loss by floods in the county is estimated at 750000 dollars, while wheat and fruit crops are expected to compensate. Indications point to a bumper year for Southern California.
A dynamite blast seven miles north of Dana hurls Thomas Byrne to fragments and shreds of Hesh scattered for hundreds of yards. Earth is torn by great gaps and several local buildings suffer severe damage. The shock is felt citywide.
Hog receipts 21 000 steady rough packing 6.35 6.38 packing and shipping 680 7.33 light bacon 6.25 8.80. Cattle receipts 5 000 strong good to choice shipping 5.85 6.80 common to medium 5.00 5.80 stockers 3.50 3.75 feeders 5.50 corn fed 5.25 5.75. Sheep receipts 3.00 steady inferior to fir 4.50 per cwt 300 4.50 5.50 good 4.75 4.50 Texas sheep 2.50 4.50.
Wheat steady to higher for February and March contracts. Corn steady with February at 58.1 and March at 53.82. Oats quiet with February at 3.24 and March at 3.23. Rye and barley dull with prices near 0.38 and 0.62 respectively.
The Independent asserts it is the largest and best paper in the region between St Paul and Portland. It emphasizes broad circulation in Montana, relies on public support, and promises affordable, high quality printing while reinvesting profits locally. It asks patrons for continued generous backing to sustain its operations and improve the paper.
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