Lewiston Teller reports August 4 1877 edition
A Saturday issue of The Teller from Lewiston Idaho delivers local notices and brief news items dated August 4 1877. It highlights community events, public records, and short reports typical of the era.
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1877
Page
2
Is the War One The Frontier Weighs In On War Status
The piece weighs whether hostilities are finished as reports from Montana suggest a shift in conflict. It notes the enemy's growing force from 120 to 450 warriors, claiming few killed or wounded, and asserts they maneuver past troops, dictating transit through settlements. The author questions if the war is truly over, hinging on the enemy's will and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Mey
Lewiston Citizens Targeted by Visiting Army Officer
Keeler, envoy for Gen. McDowell, visited Lewiston and Howard's camp ended by denouncing local people and volunteers. Sheriff Baird confronted him, praising Lewiston residents and warning Keeler to withdraw. The account criticizes arrogant army officers and urges different front line representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler
Lewiston
Howard
McDowell
Columbia
Warra ‘Baird
Baird
Portland
USA
Eire in Portland and Riots Across Cities
The Cosmopolitan Mate in Portland burned last Saturday morning. Thomas Perkins died in the blaze. Losses reach 43250. San Francisco riots targeted by mob violence. fires set and several lives lost, but vigilante action restored quiet by the 28th. Eastern railroad riots appear smothered with trains operating east of Ohio and several wage disputes settled on favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Thomas Perkins
San Francisco
Ohio
Indians in Montana Stir Furor Over Sioux Threats
Helena July 27 report from Missoula Bureau describes a large force moving toward Fort Shaw. 300 to 500 Indians, mostly Bannock and Blackfeet allied groups, are reported as preparing to resist. Gov Potts issues call for volunteers. Troops entrenched along Lo Lo canyon with more expected. Mission aims to inspect tribes and designate reservations while preserving peaceful groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitebird
J.C. Rav
Deer Lopes
Montana
Missoula
Mills
Rawn
Joseph
Whits Bird
Locking-glass
Potts
Missouna
M. T
Lo Lotran
Deer Lodge Company
Phillipsburg Company
Lo Lo
Gibbon
Buffalo Country
Deer Lodge
Flatheads
Butte
Bitter Root
Big Hole
See’y Mills
Big Hole Valley
Big Hole Basin
Troops Movements Through Spokane to Missoula
The Oregonian reports an official movement of troops through Spokane country toward Montana via Sabon pass. After crossing the mountains the forces will proceed to Missoula to join Gen. Howard. the plan is expected to unfold with further details forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Montana
Spokane Country
Sabon Pass
Missoula
Howard
Kamias and hostiles clash near Clearwaters area
Chief James Sawyer and about a dozen Kumias with several Indian women arrived Wednesday to buy goods. Jim Reuben, wounded scout from Lapwai, reported eleven bullet holes in his blanket and a near-miss through his shirt. Hostiles left four thousand dollars in cash and gold dust as troops pressed pursuit. Whitebird’s forces blocked surrender, while Sawyer and Reuben said only four hostiles were killed. many wounded. hostiles fled toward Bitter Root valley, potentially aided by Crows and some Flatheads. Seventeen volunteers claim victory against 130 Indians in North Idaho. A B Leland and Frank Fenn are named among the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sawyer
Jim Reuben
Lapwai
Camms
Camas
Nat
Jim Layatt
Asy
Whitebird Agginess
Joseph
Sawyer
Reuben
Kamias
Jim Sawyer
Bitter Root
Mon- Kamins
Just As WE Exrecrep The Ly dl Boise City Defends Extras
A Boise City reader protest cites Statesman usage of our extras without credit. He alleges Prof Goulder insulted Leland in last Saturday's edition calling the puerile sheet unreliable and notes Goulder distributed an extra made from a Teller edition but did not actually distribute them, letting copies drop around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoan
Boise City
Statesman
Goulder
Leland
Eden
Goyder
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Idaho
Tian Soldier
EIRE
Looking-Glass
Josephn
Howard's
Wheaton
Spokane
Watkins
Inspector Watkins
Gen. Howard
Tiamersen Town
Luewenberg Bras
General Merchandise
Luwiseon, Idaho
Loewenberg Bros
Sues
Main Street
Walla Walla
J. Alexander
Herchardine
Lewiston, I. T
City Hotel
Lewistom, Worth
North
Idaho
A. B. Leland
Frank Fenn
Alis
Eenrn
A. Bittner
California
First ST
I. T
Weisgerber
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