Arm Shortage and Frontline News From Idaho Crisis
Local reports detail Portland's slow arm supply for volunteers while Gen. Howard plans arms plus 400 troops. Citizens of Colfax and nearby areas praise Father Cataldo for peace efforts amid Cour d'Alene tensions. Rallies, river crossings, and scout actions unfold as crews escort arms and guard settlements. updates cite Gov. Ferry sending 240 stand to Walla Walla and warlike movements around Mt Idaho and Salmon River fronts.
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Daserver
Colfax
Paronse City
Father Cataldo
Cour d’Alene
Pine Creek Valley
Soldiers bury 23. Theller missing. J J Manual wounded
L P Brown reports 27th dispatch that 23 soldiers were buried, Theller remains unfound, J J Manual found wounded in the hips and between the shoulders after 13 days hiding, subsisted on turnips and berries and is expected to recover. Howard leads force toward Salmon River to engage Indians. no lodges seen. main camp presumed toward Snake River. Bearers of this message urged rapid distribution of arms to Lewiston. Local settler unrest grows as Thomas from Colfax is identified riding a stolen horse. authorities warn thieves.
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L. P. Brown
Theller
J.J. Manual
Howard
Salmon River
Chapman
Brown
Snake River
Slate Creek
Lewiston
Thomas
Colfax
Baird
Force dispatch to Lapwai and front line strength reported
The advance force from Lapwai on the eve of the 15th, led by Col. Perry, faced heavy losses including Theller and 33 men. Subsequent units totaling 483 regular troops and 135 volunteers have been deployed, with Capt M A Miller second in command under Gen Howard.
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Lapwai
Col. Perry
Trimble
Theller
Parnell
Pollock
Fletcher
21St Infantry
Wm. F. Spurgin
B. Estenhead
Throckmorton
Geofl Burton
Rodney. Bancroft and
Morris
Thomas Page
Walla Walla
Hunter
Columbia
G W Elliott
Grand Ronde River
A J Chapman
Mt. Idaho
M A Miller
Howard
Indian Council at Lapwali Addresses Loyal Indian Sentiment
A Tuesday council at the Agency met Inspector Watkins to discuss the reservation Indians. About 100 Indians from across the reserve attended, including chiefs and headmen, with Looking Glass rumored to be near Kamia and about 40 joining hostiles. Local clergy urged loyalty, and Watkins warned of war’s hopelessness, urging unity and restraint among religious factions. Informants noted no hostile demonstration toward the Agent, and Watkins’ presence was well received.
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Col. Watkins
Washington
Oer
Lewiston
Looking Glass
Kamia
Jim Sawyer
Lookinggilas
Ihooshooskute
Father Cataldo
Cataldo
Inspector Watkins
Watkins
Outbreak sparks Lewiston clashes over policy and blame
In Lewiston anger rises over Indian violence and policy figures. Residents condemn Gen. Howard and Agent Monteith while noting local support for the peace policy’s critics, arguing the crackdown must occur to restore frontier peace. The piece stresses accountability and cautions against repeating leniency.
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Lewiston
Gen. Howard
Monteith
W. W Watchman
Howard
Geo. Howari
Indians on war path prompt new military dispatches
From Washington General Howard reports 1500 disaffected Indians on the war path and Perry's command whipped. General Sherman telegraphs from June 7 to McDowell in San Francisco that the first report of Perry's disaster may be incorrect yet the danger must be met and overcome.
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Gen. Howard
Sherman letter urges maximum force to preserve safety
The document asserts using all available troops and rush of reinforcements only after exhausting command options. It estimates 180 Indian scouts for a division and proposes discharging 100 by ordering Kautz. General Sherman signals the War Department would mobilize its entire strength if needed to ensure public safety and quiet.
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Howard
Kautz
W. T. Sherman
War Department
Attack on Howards Camp Acknowledged
A June 24 report states he visited Howards camp on Cottonwood and Howard vows to open the attack at the earliest practicable moment. Flo promises punishment of the culprits at all hazards and the speaker appears earnest in intent.
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Howard
Cottonwood End
Flo
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Sergia
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Ryan
Thompson
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Jones
Armstrong
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Connolly
Colbert
Lewis
Liston
Martin
Douche
Doane
Hulburt
Quinlan
Schulein
Sullivan
Shaw
Mortorth
Perry
Lee
Curran
Crawford
Cavanaugh
Edwards
Galvin
Marshall
Morrissey
Murphy
Shea
Simpson
Neilson
Warren
Capt. Trimble
Brayman
Idaho
New Truexo
T. A. Sutherland
Teniny
Wallula
Pataua
Nenon
Gov. Ferry
Territorial
Fouxn Allive
Jack Manunt
Goon Ixpians
Facort
Morunville
Matt
Tilly Baird
Spurgin
Ebstein
Lookinglusa
Jerome
Clearwater Bridge
Grex. Sutty
Howana
Gen
Anus
Ipaso
Ft. Lapwai
Indian Council AT
Lapwali
Loewenberg Bros
General Merchandise
Lewiston, Idaho
Lorwe
Nberg Bros
John P. Vollmer
Rts
Rte
Lewiston, I. T
J. Alexander
Igi
Lewiston,i.t
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