State Legislature Stalemate Threatens Gobbling Budget
Readers confront an impasse over Silver Bow county representation as a plan to equalize seats stalls. The piece warns that delays endanger funding for asylums prisons and public services, risking a government lapse before new elections and state officers can be chosen. It notes court and congressional questions and laments the wartime Indian policy.
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Annanx Moster Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Annanx Moster was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of Frettenger in Cookedale last November. The trial hinged on circumstantial yet strong evidence. The judge and jurors noted how the threat of hanging for first degree murder would deter crime if certainty of death awaited the offender.
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Cookedale
Messiah Craze Among Indians Terrifies Pacific Northwest
Tas Indians in Oregon Washington Nevada and Idaho lead a Messiah craze causing apprehension. Report says runners and signals show they learned how the Sioux resisted most of the U S army and dictated terms rather than surrender.
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Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Idahoe
Montana Mint Boom Nears Peak In Mining Hopes
Montana stands on the verge of a major mining boom with prospects brighter than any prior era. Analysts and investors note unprecedented interest and activity across mining regions signaling a potential surge in output and jobs.
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Montana
Coming Camp A Great Mine Strike in Switzerland Park District
Mining news reports a rich ore strike at the Switzer land mine in the Park Mining District led by P A Comer and Owen Gillogley. Assays show high gold and silver values with significant lead, two-ton daily ore extraction, and development work on a tunnel draining the mine to 100 feet depth.
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Chateau County
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E. C. Garrett
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S.c. Bard
Corral Creek
Mt. Royal
Butte Inter Mountain
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Firsbandman
Copper Output Surges in 1890 United States Figures
The Engineering and Mining Journal highlights copper in a 1890 statistical number. It notes U S production reached 278,610,000 pounds, far exceeding previous years and underscoring the sector's prominence in the copper country.
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Anaconda
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Engineering and Mining Journal
Paddy Skye and the road agent tale from Alder gulch
River Press recounts Paddy Skye a miner turned resident of Chateau county in early days. He boots through the gulch at dawn after a gold dust heist and outwits a pistol with wit in a brief river town anecdote. Also notes the Boulder marriage of Wan L Hay and Mamie XN McVeda with Judge Galbraith performing the ceremony.
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Alder Gulch
Chateau County
River Press
Dennis Halpin
Paddy
Knights of the Road
Dublin
Wan. L. Hay
Mamie XN. McVeda
Boulder
Thos. J. Galbraith
Hostiles to Move Camp Near Agency After Talks
Chiefs led by Kicking Bear and Eagle Pipe met General Miles at White Clay Creek camp. They agreed to move to the west side opposite the agency, surrender arms, and have the value used to compensate them. Miles promised general goodwill days and flour and coffee to aid the move.
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White Clay Creek
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Loetie
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Winter rink opens at Broadwater Natatorium with skating joys
Metena correspondent notes Broadwater Natatorium welcomes winter crowds as a large rink is installed replacing the busy summer pool. A Russian Tea at Thomas Cruse’s home features orientalist decor, a Russian samovar, and themed refreshments, with guests in period costumes enjoying the afternoon.
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