Council yields little to Todians at Spokane
The Watkin's council with Todians at Spokane produced no clear results. Only about 200 attendees faced empty promises and no funds to induce relocation. Some signed conditional agreements, others refused, including Spokane Geary. Moses missed the meeting. Sherwood relayed tum tum details to Gen. Wheaton. Half breeds warn of resistance to forced reservations.
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Watkin
Spokane
Watkins
Washington
Spokane Geary
Moses
Sherword
Gen. Wheaton
Court of Inquiry opens to examine Col Perry charges
The court of inquiry convenes Monday to review allegations against Col Perry. The piece notes Frank Leslie's sketch and claims of prior exoneration by superior officers, questions the asserted investigation, and urges accusers to present proof or remain silent. The Cottonwood incident on July 4-5 remains central to public interest and demands full, fair presentation of the facts.
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Col Perry
Col. Perry
Frank Leslie
Perry
Oliver
Howard
Leslie
Cottonwood
Our Country Will Not Be Abandoned to the Red Man
An opinion piece argues immigration to the northern rich country should be boosted by press efforts abroad. It notes Indian outbreaks briefly slowed emigration, but improved knowledge of natural advantages and resources could attract settlers. The piece insists Anglo Saxon presence will broaden prosperity and growth across Uncle Sam’s settled lands.
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Leal
Ous
Uncle Sam
Missing gold jewelry sought in 1877 Nez Perce killing case
Notice from U S Army officers requesting information on valuables taken from 1st Lieutenant Edward R Theller after his death near Mt Idaho Idaho Territory on June 17 1877. Items include a large gold hunting case watch chain ring sleeve buttons and a gaze agate set and other pieces. Rewards or forwarded to widow Mrs E R Theiler 2125 Bush Street San Francisco or Assistance Adjutant General Portland Oregon.
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Edward R. Theller
Joseph
Mt. Idaho
Idaho Territory
Pheller
E.R. Theiler
Bush Street
San Francisco
California
Adjutaa General
Department of the Columbia
Portland
Orezon
Tensions Rise Between Lapwai and Kamins Over Clearwater Fight
An informant claims Toditas at Lapwai accuse Kamins of aiding in the Clearwater clash and surrendering prisoners to Vancouver under fraud. The allegation suggests a conspiracy to arm and lead a revolt against whites, spurring mutual recriminations between Kamias and Lapwai factions.
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Pracuixa
Batu Orunn
Lapwai
Clearwater
Kingia
Vancouver
Weil
Forces pursue Lakota and Bannock hostiles near Henry's Lake
Aug 23 reports from Lavelet indicate Gen. Toward reinforced by Capt Bainbridge with a company and about 50 Bannock. Howard's force moved by Sherwin Creek toward Henry's Lake, aiming to intercept. Indians estimated 300 to 400, likely heading toward the Crow country on the Yellowstone. Freight thefts on Salmon River road suspected, Avonville scouts sight Tenry's lake squaw camp moving toward Geyser basin. lava beds fortifications noted.
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Gol. Miller
Floward
Banbridge
Howard
Jenction
Pleasant Valley
Henry's Lake
Virginia City
Crow Country
Yellowstone
James Hayden
Salmon River Road
Bin
Stone Road
Shoupe
Virginia Mont
Port Ellis
Tenry’s
Geyser Basin
Lieut
Leary
Lava Beds
Troop Movements and Hostile Pursuit Report
A dispatch from Gen. Howard notes hostiles moving southeast of Heary Lake through Leach's pass toward the Yellowstone as Gen. Miles prepares to intercept from the east. If true, forces may not return west, signaling possible shift in engagement.
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Latern
Howard
Heary Lake
Leach’s Pass
Yellowstone
Miles
Infant son of Dr M A Kelly dies in Lewiston
The infant son of Dr M A Kelly named Giordan Kelly died on the 27th at Lewiston. The notice states the family details and age placeholder with limited readable data.
Dissolution of Matrimony Sought in District Court
In the 1st Judicial District of Idaho Henderson Crites sues Ellen Crites for dissolution of marriage and general relief. The defendant must answer within ten to thirty days depending on service, or risk default judgment. date shown is August 4, 1977, by Clerk H. Squier and Deputy J. Warner.
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Ida
County of Nez
Ellen Crites
Hmereas
Henderson Cri
A. P
H. Squier
1St Judicial District
LD. J. Warner
Lawsuit Notice in Nez Perce District Court
In the Idaho Territory Nez Perce County District Court Loewenberg Bros plaintiffs sue Sams Phinney et al defendants for four hundred dollars plus interest and costs on a promissory note. Defendants must appear within ten to thirty days to answer or risk default judgment. Clerk SQUIER dated February 6, 1877.
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District Court of the First Judicial District
Idaho Territory
County of
Nez Perce
Loewenberg Bros. Plaintifs
Sams, Phinney Et al
Toato
Samuel Phinney
W. Val Caldwell
Poliain
Tereby
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KE. A. Toeller
Trustees of Public Schools
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Los- Pilen
Cityoga
Lewiston
Apd
Janes Baker
White Bird Creek
Idaho
Gronus Woopwarn
I. T
District Court of the First Judicial District of
Nez Pere
Distriet Court
Batrd Bros
Rietors
Florence
Warrews
Eapriess
Weests
GO Co’s., Express
U. Ss
Wade
Welock
Mount Idaho
Elk City
Warrens
Baird Bro
Perso Kelly
Warren
Nia
Ani
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