24 Nov 1877
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1877
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists Curtis J Pinkham, Geo voces, and other surveyors including Perrault and Thomp working under Ortho Loatta County officials in a peace commission style assignment. Ratified by NSFI PEACE CO and R. corde teesa, the details are incomplete.
Critics question merchants role in Idaho war gratitude tied to profit from army contracts. Citizens near the Indian outbreak route urged support for Gen Howard and a victory narrative, while merchants face scrutiny over promises to Lewiston and arms funding.
The Palouse Gazette suggests a possible railroad through the Palouse valley connecting with the Northern Pacific, spanning about one hundred miles. It could be built cheaply due to easy grading and would drain a rich wheat country. The idea may seem premature, yet many believe it will be confirmed in time as the county’s future unfolds with astonishing developments.
In a Walla Walla saloon last Wednesday a man named Wyatt shot and wounded another man named Curtis. Wyatt was later discharged after examination.
The piece urges returning veterans and young men from the Indian War to avoid idle spending. It advises taking quarter sections of vacant rich wheat lands, filing, building a cabin, and working the land. After six months residents may gain title, with deferred payment and potential substantial land value increases.
The General Land Office commissioner ruled that railroad land grants expire by limitation only if forfeiture occurs through a judicial proceeding or a legislative assertion of government ownership. The Supreme Court of the United States has also addressed the matter.
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