TELLER Lewiston August 18 1877
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1877
Page
2
The True Policy on Indian Reservations
A historical plea argues for abolishing reservations and treating Indians as citizens, with frontier troops or arms for settlers, strict anti ammunition sales, forced farming, and harsh penalties. It envisions saving government costs and ending Indian wars through harsh assimilation and removal of protections.
Murderers Hide With Nez Perces Band Near Snake River
Reports say the Pine Creek murder victim Ritchie was killed by a band of Nez Perces and allied Indians hiding near Snake River below Almora. An Indian familiar with the group has seen two suspects, while the Whitman County Sheriff has pursued but the killers refuse to reveal their concealment. The band, about 25 men plus women, moved from Spokane river to Snake river in response to Wheaton’s northern movement, and settlers warn that such hostiles merit apprehension and removal to the reservation. The article emphasizes the need to act against the group per government orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Pine Creek
Snake River
Almora
Ben
Norton
Spokane River
Wheaton
Whitman Co
Remarkable Movements in Bitter Root Valley War
The Missoulian reports Aug 8 on how hostiles outflanked Captain Raun’s fortified position and led both troops and Indians through the Bitter Root valley. The feat is compared to unique Indian warfare strategy, crediting the Indians with expert maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raun
Josephus Whereabouts From Idaho to Bitterroot Trail
Dispatches from The Oregonian dated the 9th reveal two contrasting positions on Joseph. Howard reports hostiles quarrelling and Joseph planning to return to Idaho via Payette lakes. Potts claims Joseph with half his force moved toward the Bitter Root valley and would join Looking-Glass and Whitebird near Ross Hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Howard
Gov
Potts
Joseph
Idaho
Payette Lakes
Bitter Root
Elk City Trail
Looking-Glass
Whitebird
Ross’ Hole
Clearwater
Looking- Glass
Wheaton
Mose
Jeu d’Oreille
Josesh
Lo Lo
Root
Report of Gibbon engagement near Big Hole claims heavy losses
Telegrams claim Gibbon and 109 men killed near Big Hole after a fight with hostiles. Walla Walla reports say 80 killed or wounded from 180, with confusion over timing and Howard’s march. Notes uncertainty as to overall impact on the war and potential for tribes to join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbon
Big Hole
Lient. Jones
Walla Walla
Wallula
Meady
Leviston
Howard
Jones
Portland
Wheat specimens of Chili club wheat shown in Genessee valley
Fine heads of Chili club wheat grown in Genessee valley featured this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genessee Valley
Indians Hesitate to Enter Council Over Spokane Reserve
The left column of Howard's army reached Spokane lower falls Friday. Indians delay council with Watkins over a proposed reserve, preferring to avoid territorial restrictions. Sulis Spokane Geary and others appeared, Moses expected midweek, turnout uncertain. Courier notes Wheaton's forces ordered toward Missoula via Sahon pass. next move against Joseph remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Wheaton
Spokane Lower Falls
Watkins
Sulis
Spokane Geary
Moses
Mr. Shultz
Missoula
Sahon Pass
Joseph
Editor’s denial sparks credit dispute over news sources
The Statesman accuses a Pacific telephone operator of using its extras without credit or payment. It notes that Walla Walla Wallala Whitman Pea body telegraph offices historically credited the Statesman for news. The piece insists the operator, whether novice or dishonest, must face consequences and public exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur TeLten
Telegraph Company
B. Statesman
Walla Walla
Wallala
Whitman
Peabody
Pacific Company
Statesman
Watkins Libels and Idaho Officials Respond
A man script copy of a letter by Idaho county Auditor and Sheriff replies to Inspector Watkins. The letter, sent to the Boston Herald and New York World, refutes Watkins’s claims with affidavits and witness statements. It argues citizens endured Indian indignities without resorting to violence while awaiting government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho County
Watkin
Washington
Boston Herald
New York World
Herald
Watkins
Pioneers in Indian Country Amid Claims by Watkins
The text notes pioneers bound by treaty to move to a reservation avoid conflicts by tolerating minor depredations. It argues Watkins would be the last to level false accusations against the settlers, emphasizing restraint and policy over confrontation in the Indian country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Lost warrants threaten payments in New Perce County
C A Thatcher of Lewiston I T warns against purchasing warrants held against New Perce County treasury. Warrant No 28 dated Jan 10 1867 for 15 dollars to S Stiles, warrant No 123 dated Jan 10 1867 for 20 dollars to W Wright & Inman, warrant No 229 dated Oct 9 1876 for 15 dollars to C A Thatcher, plus other papers. Payment protested to county treasurer. Aug 14 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury of
New Perce Co
T. T. Towit
S. Stiles
Wricht & Inman
C. A. Thatcher
Oet
Lewiston
I. T
Assessment Roll Notice From Nez Perce County Idaho Territory
Notice to taxpayers that the 1877 assessment roll has been delivered to the clerk. The board of equalization will meet on Monday August 20 to hear corrections. Taxpayers may access the roll and must appear before the board or accept the assessment. Dated Lewiston August 6 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nez Perce
Idaho
Board of Equalization
Thos. Hudson
Board Co
Nez Perce Co
T. T
Lewiston
Idaho Territory District Court Dissolution Suit Notice
Henderson Crites files for divorce in Nez Perce County Idaho in 1st Judicial District court against Ellen Crites. Defendant must answer within 10 to 30 days depending on service. failure to answer leads to default judgment granting divorce and relief. Clerk J. Warner and Deputy Clerk HW Squier attest the seal and date August 4, 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Judicial District
Territory of Idaho
County of
Nez Perce
Henderson Crites
Ellen Crites
Hereas
Wendperson Crites
Nn Sail
Squier
Tat
J. Warner
Dennuty
Notice to defendants in Nez Perce district court action
The district court of the First Judicial District of Idaho Territory Nez Perce County issues process against Samuel Phinney W A Curry and W A Caldwell. They must appear within thirty days to answer a complaint on a promissory note for four hundred dollars with 1.5 percent monthly interest plus costs. If unpaid by default judgment may be entered for the amount and costs. Dated June 6, 1877, H. Squier, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Judicial District
Idaho Territory
New Perce
Loewenberg Bros
Saml. Phinney Et al
District Court
Nez Perce
Idano
Samuel Phinney
W. A. Curry
W.A. Caldwell
Maho
Nez Verce
District Court of
H. Squier
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Idaho
Josephus Whereabouts
Watkins Libels
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