Northern Pacific R R urged to unite Oregon papers for expansion
The Telegram in Portland urges all Oregon papers to back extending the Northern Pacific Railroad to connect Oregon with the East. It argues the route through Idaho and along the Columbia benefits Oregon more than other proposed routes, and discusses south vs north side routing, river traffic, and potential Grand Road valley improvements. Session Laws of Idaho copied, printed by Milton Kelly.
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Portland
Pen de'Oreille Lake
Snake River
Silt Lake
Blue Mountains
North Fork
South Fork
Middle Fork
Clearwater
Pen de’Oreille
Oregon
Columbia
Acquras
Grand Road Valley
Grand Road
Grand Road River
Lewiston
Snake
Celilo
Controversy over Missionary Cataldo on Indian Reservation
The newspaper weighs charges against Rev Father Cataldo and agent disputes, arguing the priest did not exceed his powers as a missionary. It questions the agent’s accusations and notes Cataldo’s denial and Joseph’s corroboration, with focus on preserving peace and proper conduct on the reservation.
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Father Cataldy
Charten
Father
Christianige
Washington
Boursey
Ness
Ander
Chacibe
Picton Cars Lo
Utaldo
Cataldo
Joseph
Justice for Todians disputed on reservation resources
The passage describes a dispute over adequate wood and grass on the reservation for the Todians, including their own people. It states a simple demand for fair justice between parties and a clear call for proper line and plum to be applied where necessary.
Denial Letter From Lewiston Reader in 1877
A Lewiston correspondent dated April 28 1877 denounces publication of charges in The Teller. The writer says he read the charges but kept quiet to avoid hard feelings and now declares the charges against him are false while urging no further statements and thanking for publication of these lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Spirok
Fulke
Sultan Calls Nation to War as Russia Attacks Turkey
A Turkish proclamation declares war on Russia after Russia invades. The Sultan vows to defend Osmanli independence with God’s help, calling soldiers to arms as land and sea hostilities mount. Russian forces suffer a repulse with about 800 casualties in one engagement.
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Owen
Russia
Osmanli
Mrs Giles Dies in City at 38 After Illness
Mrs Giles aged 38, long afflicted by internal cancer, died in this city on May 1. She leaves a husband and several children. The funeral was held Wednesday under the Mazonic fraternity auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot. Giles
Giles
Mazonic Fraternity
Sheriff Sale of Lewiston Water Ditch and Milling Co.
In the First Judicial District of Idaho Territory John Clark et al sued Lewiston Water Ditch and Milling Co. Judgment on April 2 1877 for 4866 dollars plus 10 percent interest from April 12 1877 and costs. Ezra Baird Sheriff offers the companys real estate interest in the Lewiston Water Ditch property for sale May 19 1877 at 12 o clock noon at Lewiston Court House to the highest cash bidder. Field notes: property starts at the Boom on Clearwater River and runs to Snake River with improvements. sale in Nez Perce County Idaho Territory.
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Ditrict
First Judicial District
Idaho Territory
Lewiston
Nez Herce
John Clark
C. A. Thatcher
C. Bunnell
Wesley Mulkey
H. Squier
Lewiston Water Ditch and Miling Company
Lewiston Water Ditect and Milling Company
Esane
Clearwater
Snake River
John Brearly
Nez Perce
Idsho
Lewston Water Ditect and Milling Company
United States
Ezra Baird
Sheri
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North Idaho
Northern
Pacific
R. R
The
W. W. Union
Idaho
Milton Kelly
Territorial
Yecess
Basik
AOT
Eegram
Louisiana
Wivound
Aitesia
Ese
Boas Phe Poerteett New Res
Lussiane
Trohke
Safran
Turkey
Grostein & Binnard
Baird Bros
Florence, Warrens and
Elark City
Welus, Fargo & CO
Express
U. S
Prompely
I. T
Dovelock A. M
Mount Pane
Ofelock
Kik City
Mierce
Warrens
Baird
Krus
J. Alexander
Lewiston, I. T
Sheriff Sale
Tarad
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