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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1877
Page
2
The fragment presents a Lewiston Idaho newspaper page dated June 23 1877. Details are limited but the item likely notes local events or notices typical of a territorial era publication. No full article text available to extract specific names or actions.
Citizens rely on regulars for outbreak control but lack arms and ammo. Regulars poorly prepared and defeated in initial clash. Joseph’s command may be joined by hundreds from friendly bands. Calls for nerve, to conquer peace or abandon the country, subdue hostiles and punish the cause.
Father Cataldo and Cour d'Alenes sub chief arrived from Wangman creek reporting many Indians in town but peaceable for now. Chief Sultice convened a council pledging fidelity to whites and readiness to aid to quell the Indian rebellion. Spokane Geary stayed away while others pledged to guard settlers on Pine Creek.
Report says three tribes held as prisoners at Josephs camp escaped after a light. Hostiles moved plunder, loose stock, and squaws to a fortified position on the divide between Salmon and Snake near White Bird mouth. About 70 fighting men with squaws planned fresh depredations. They seized 36 guns from dead soldiers. four Indians wounded, one mortally.
In a small note the community extends thanks to Mr. Moxley Sor for contributing a dish of raspberries, marking appreciation for his generosity and the shareable harvest.
Pike Davenport John Havard and four others from Mt Idaho report the murder of Mrs Manuel and a child and Geo Woodard on Salmon River. Fortified at Slate Creek about 40 armed defenders. Wounded at Mt Idaho lack surgeons. Chap man and 35 volunteers plan to reconnoitre. Charles Horton killed Capt Trimble wounded. 6000 cartages reached Mt Idaho. Dr Morris joined Pike Davenport. Ley Day died of wounds.
Reports from Lapwai and Kania say white attaches have deserted their posts and gathered at the Lapwai garrison for safety. The abandonment undermines faith in government protection and may push Nez Perce toward hostilities. The piece condemns the peace policy and mocks a writer named Squibs for anonymous letters and jab at Tex Tele.
A wartime memo argues for preserving the record of events to determine causes. It states the Indian Bureau advises military actions until overt depredations begin, at which point the military commander is supreme until hostilities end. It urges public censure for the guilty and acknowledges the sacrifice of the innocent.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE reports a false alarm about Indians approaching Paradise Valley settlers, with citizens deploying rifle pits on the bluff and a volunteer company of about 60 men under Ed McConville patrolling town approaches. Maj. Spurgin and troops arrived, while Stevens troupe entertained at Clark's ball and four infantry companies plus two cavalry units moved to the garrison.
Patovsg reports Palouse miners including whites and Chinamen have left the mines and gathered at the bridge due to an Indian alarm. In Genessee valley settlers remain in fortified positions while river traffic resumes. Thomas Hye tson carried dispatches to Walla Walla in 11 hours as river boys and Swamp Creek miners rafted in. F Col Ebstein arrived by boat to supervise analyses at the site.
Voluntgens Thomas Page and 24 other Indian fighters arrived from Walla Walla on Thursday morning as volunteers. Maj. Spurgin is stationed here on duty to cooperate with citizens. Paradise Valley settlers fortify stockade at J. B. Howard's with about 30 guns and ammunition. Ike Abbot reports many Indians left the reservation. The steamer Almota with troops and arms may be expected Sunday. Errors of fact may appear and be corrected as information arrives.
An under staffed week limits the issue to a half sheet as the office boy is crippled and no other printers are available in town, delaying the regular production. Local readers are advised the normal schedule cannot be met this time.
The District Court of Idaho Territory issues a summons to W. A. Curry in a case brought by Bunker and Squier seeking $170.74 plus $38.25, interest at 1 percent monthly from April 18 1872, and costs. Failure to appear may result in default judgment for $209 plus costs. Dated April 14 1877, H. Squier, Clerk.
Plaintiff Lottie E Reed files for divorce custody of minor children and costs. Defendant is required to answer within ten to thirty days depending on service location, or risk default judgment. Court seal dated May 19 1877 as Clerk H Squier notes attorney A Leland for the plaintiff appears.
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