Lewiston News Notes Indian Hostiles and Council
The article reports on Indian hostiles obtaining Henry rifles and ammunition from Walla Walla traders and soldiers, with leaders under Gen Howard enforcing an order to bar arms. It covers a Lewiston libel claim about an effigy of Howard, questions about passes for Nez Perce bands, agricultural fair plans, local volunteer patrols, stage and camp updates, news from Green’s command, feelings on council attendance, ship and oats movements, and local fruit pricing.
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Tuey
Walla Walla
Ast
Lapwai
Howrd
India
Nez Perces
Howard
Indian War Echoes and Agent Tales Stir Public Opinion
The piece critiques Inspector Watkins letters from the Nez Perce to Todinn CVuteau, noting inflated claims about killings and scalping, and accusing an Indian agent of fabricating or exaggerating events to sway Eastern opinion. It cites Timothy, Joseph, Whitebird and Monteith, arguing poor agency fueled the war narrative and condemning the Army and Navy Journal line.
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Inspector Watkins
Nez Perce
Todinn Cvuteau
Josgen
Joseph
Walla Walla Valley
Watkin
Timothy
Whitebird
Monteith
Army and Navy Journal
United States
The Wheat Crop And Market
Farmers across Oregon report an average 13 to 20 bushels per acre in Wasco county with a statewide surplus around 9,000,000 bushels. Willamette valley yields exceed 1875 by about 25 percent while Portland quotes 2 dollars per cwt and San Francisco 2.25 to 2.74 per cental. Freight is six cents per bushel. farmers seek lower middleman costs and higher direct freights if shipping to San Francisco rises.
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Wasco County
Washington
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Portland
San Francisco
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