Warlike rumors and Norton murder spark Idaho trouble
The Teller argues Indians and settlers in Mt Idaho scene caused by alleged horse trading dispute. It cites dispatches from Walla Walla and Lewiston, questions motives of Portland Standard coverage, and insists Norton death not provoked by settlers. It urges full publication of all dispatches to clarify fault.
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Indiana
Portland Standard
Ben. Norton
Ward
Howard
Mt. Idaho
Cottonwood Creek
Lewiston
Norton
Mt. Ydaho
Walla Walla
Lapwai
L. P. Brown
Wilkinson
Brown
Wilk‘son
Wallace
Portland
Standard
Monard
Killing of Norton at Mt Idaho Ends in Death of Ben Norton
The account from Mt Idaho details the attack on Ben Norton and others at night as Lew Day rides for Fort Lapwai. Indians ambush near Norton home, Day wounded, Chamberlain killed, Norton mortally wounded while aiding Day. The group uses horseflesh as cover until daylight, then three men from Mt Idaho rescue them after a night of fighting.
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Ben Norton
Mt. Idaho
Joe Moore
Lew Day
Ile
Norton
John Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Linn Bowers
Wile Creek
Indians Attack Then Pursuit Near Crooks Lane
A Lincoln County report describes scouts mounting horses, freeing living riders, and rushing a wagon to Crooks' lane as Indians charged. Norton died overnight, and his body and saddles were left by the attackers. Affidavits from Moore, Mrs. Norton, and Mrs. Chamberlain may adjust details as the fight is reviewed. No horse trade of Norton’s triggered the assault, contrary to telegraphed Portland reports.
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Charles Rice
Crooks’ Lane
Norton
Moore
Murder Near Pine Creek Sparks Intertribal Tension
A Pine Creek letter dated June 25 1877 reports the slaying of John Ritchie by river Snakes in his home. The assailant allegedly fled with a horse to Hangman Creek, claiming two white men fired on him, and a Coeur d'Alene pursuit was underway. Ritchie, an elderly unarmed citizen, was found dead with a breast wound and a nearby ax with hair, stirring local alarm. The letter notes the Coeur d'Alenes have acted nobly and are chasing the killer, identified by another letter as Nex Perce Indian Alexian son of Wat-al-Shin, who reportedly fled toward Spokane with a small group.
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Pins Creek
A. Litaxp
John Ritchie
Hangman Creek
Coeur d’Alenes
Pine Creek
d’Alenes
Coeur d’Alene
J. J. Cash
From Mount Idaho June 27 1877 Dispatch
Ezra Baird and Robert Nugent arrived from Mt Idaho with news that Gen Howard’s forces are near Rocky canyon and will move to Salmon river. He vows to punish Indians and restore order while warning settlers against stock rustling. Details include a white man driving off settler stock, Andrew Bensing’s relief trek, and Lookingglass Indians plundering Geo Dempster’s holdings between the Clearwater forks.
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Ezra Baird
Robert Nugent
Mt. Idaho
Baird
L. P. Brown
Howard
Johneca
Rocky Canyon
Salmon River
Salmon
Andrew Bensing
J. C. Brown
Rocky Canon
Morris
L. P.brown
Clearwater
Lookingglass
Geo. Dempster
Indian hostiles threaten White Bird area near Lapwai
Reports from Lapwai describe Indian forces led by Joseph near Skookum Chuck with about 220 warriors on the Salmon River side. Volunteers, regulars, and friendly Indians are advancing to confront hostiles as scouts note spies and signal rocks at Whites Mountain.
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Kent
Jim Sawyer
Staten
Indian Council
Lapwai
Baird
Te Clearwater
Initchin
Idsho
Clearwater
Howar
White Bird
Perry Iron Lapwai
Tater
Joseph
Skookum Chuck
Horse Shoe Bend
Salmon River
Salmon
Snake Rivers
Whites Mountain Halls
Watchman Misleads Lewiston on Outbreak Claims
The Watchman published a muddled account of the outbreak and blamed Lewiston residents unfairly. Neighbors are urged to take a cautious view and avoid further sensational reporting amid worsening conditions.
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Texriity Merpue
Watchman
Lewiston
Summons in Idaho Territory District Court case Nez Perce
The district court of Idaho Territory New Perce County issues a summons to W A Curry in a civil action filed by Bunker and Squier to recover 3170 75 gold coins plus 3825 gold coins and costs. If not answered within 10 to 30 days, a default judgment for 209 gold coin with interest will be entered. Signed by Clerk Squier on April 14, 1877.
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District Court
First Judicial District
Idaho Territory
New Perce
Bunker & Squier
Isl Jnd
Nes Perce
Ald County
Lasdrea
Il, Squier
Notice of Homestead Entry Abandonment Case
A complaint has been entered by Joseph Fisco and John Hardin to cancel Homestead Entry No. 42 dated July 13 1872 for lands in Nes Perce County Idaho. They are summoned to appear July 23 1877 at 11 o clock a m to respond and provide testimony regarding alleged abandonment. J M Howe Register. Receives. do 4w.
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Joseph Fisco
John Hardin
Nes Perce
S. T
J.M. Howe
Monrof, Register
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