A North Idaho Plea for Washington State Boundaries
In The Teller Lewiston Idaho citizens argue that Idaho’s northern strip should join Washington as a new state. They contend boundary lines hurt growth, urge unity with Washington, oppose Oregon expansion, and appeal for the three northern Idaho counties to be included in Washington State for economic and political alignment.
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Territorial
Idaho
Columbia River
Montana
Washington
Washington Territory
Snake
Clearwater
Congress
Rocky Mountains
Bitter Root Mountains
Pacific
Mortana
Territory
Salmon Range
Oregon
Walla Walla
Columbia
North
Thake
Debates Over Rivers and Canals for Eastward Trade
The Oregon State News notes critics try to block river improvements by opposing locks and canals. It argues larger boats on upper rivers can lower freight, but warns that true benefit requires concurrent progress on both upper river works and canal projects. The piece urges unity between Western and Eastern Oregon and Washington Territory in pressing for immediate, joint development.
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O. S.N. Co
Cascades
Dom
O. S.N
Dalles
Com
Additi
Oregon
Washington Territory
Washington
Idaho
Not Endorsed Plans for Canal Navigation and Transport
The Reporter criticizes the proposed construction of canals and the opening of uninterruptible navigation from upper rivers to the sea. It argues the section does not endorse cheap and abundant transportation as a government objective.
Shively a Captive among the Nez Perces
Helena details John Shively's capture by the Nez Perces and his 13 day stay as a potential guide. He recalls being told not to escape, a friendly Indian escort, and the tribe's plan to move toward Wind River. They blame an agent named Hall for their troubles and hint at joining Crow country, with no loss of Shively's status in the outbreak.
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Helena
John Shively
Nez Perces
Park
Wind River
Joe
Shively
Lapwai
Joho
Crow
Dyall
Northern Pacific Stockholders Meet and Plan Pacific Road
The Northern Pacific stockholders meeting details a year’s report ending Sept 1877 with gross earnings of 905 823 and expenses of 675 124, a near 25 percent rise. They urge Congress to extend road completion time and adopt a westward from the Missouri and eastward from the Columbia plan, plus bond conversion to perpetual stock. Directors elected include Wright, Billings, Cass, Coheney, Tower, Livingston, Dilworth, Swith, Stark, Mitchell, Ainsworth, Dennison, Asturst. Wright named president, Stark VP, Wilkeson secretary, Beebe treasurer.
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Northern Pacific Rarvow
Congress
Pacific
Missouri River
Columbia River
Lake Ven d’ Orielle
Charles B. Wright
Penn
Frederick Billings
Vermont
George It, Cass
New York
Benjamin PB. Coheney
Mass
C. Tower
J. D. Livingston
Joseph Dilworth
F. Swith
George Stark
N. H
Alex. Mitchell
Wisconsin
J. C. Ainsworth
Oregon
J. M. Dennison
Maryland
Richard C. Asturst
Chas. B. Wright
Geo. H. Stark
N. UL
Samuel Wilkeson
Geo. Beebe
Oregonian
Front Page Letter Details Indian Campaign Struggles
A private letter dated September 12 near Clark Fork Montana describes officers disgust with Sherman and miscoordination among departments. It says Indians were corralled several times and escaped through narrow defiles, horses dying daily, rations nearly exhausted, and hopes for a Crow supply. The writer notes Poke Joseph snubbed by the Crows and possible retreat toward British Columbia via Muscle Shell.
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P. Standard
Clark
Fork
Montana
Rawn
Gibbon
Starygis
Red Devils
Sherman
Poke Joseph
Sitting Bull
British Columbia
Crow Agency
Capture of Two of the Train Robbers Reported
Crayenne and Leavenworth dispatches say two leaders of the Union Paville train robbery were killed near Denver after a fight. About $20,000 in gold found on them. Pursuit of remaining gang members continues. The hunt, with soldiers, advanced toward Texas or Mexico.
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Beardslie
Hmlls County
Fort Blayes
Mexico
Buffilo Station
Port Hayes
Collins
Tel
Oregonian
Auction Saturday 13th at Vincent's room furniture and wares
An auction will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock in Vincent's auction room. A quantity of furniture, crockery, ware and other articles of value will be offered. The items are of excellent quality and will be sold cheaply. Call and examine goods during the evening sale.
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Vincent's
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North Idaho
Favie
J.N. Lionsay
Mt. Idaho
M. Rudolpil
Mt. St. Idaho
I. T
Wuru T
J. K. Viscest
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