Growth and resources of the Oregon country expand greatly
The Oregon country east of the Cascades now has 25000 people and Washington territory over 12000. Wheat shipments surge with 1200 to 1500 tons weekly from Walla Walla, while Snake River grain is delayed by low water. Wool, beef cattle, fruit, and dairy rise, with mining as support. Population may top 100000 in a decade. Portland grows as trade hub.
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Oregon
Cascade Range
Washington Territory
Walla Walla Valley
Snake River
Washington
Idaho
Columbia River
Pacific
Cascades
Portland
Oregonian
Col Watkins Denounces Misquotes On Indian Letters
Col Watkins Indian inspector arrived in Portland after talks with bands north of Snake River. He travels to Puget Sound next. He says Mt Idaho citizens and the Oregonian misinterpreted his letters and dispatches. He urged punishment for Indians guilty of murder and offered authentic reports on origins and conduct, warning against partial extracts.
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Col. Watkins
Idaho
Portland
Snake River
Puget Sound
Mt. Idaho
Oregonian
Washington
Indian War Origins Admitted by Nez Perces Version
An Indian account from Camas prairie suggests liquor spurred a quarrel that led to the Nez Perces breaking into a store, killing three white men, and many more, igniting a war as the war whoop rose. The tale centers on a man who boasted of killing a Boston man after taunts about his courage.
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Nez Perces
Camas Prairie
Umatilla
Boston
Tie
P. Standura
Formidables Threat in Northern Montana Rising Uprising Fears
The Benton Record notes a strong likelihood of a general uprising among northern Montana tribes as settlers face unprotected outlying areas. Sitting Bull seeks to unite tribes, promising conciliation and gifts, while the Portland Standard reports its shift from evening to morning editions.
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Mostana
Montana
United States
Sitting Bull
Benton
Nez Perces Renowned for Courage and Restraint in Montana
New Northwest Deer Lodge reports Nez Perces lauded for intrepid courage and indomitable purpose, praised as among the world’s first warriors. Leaders likened to Moses for their prowess, they avoided murders in Missoula county and limited pillage. They spared many civilians, including Chinamen on Horse Prairie, and even turned back a coach on the stage road without firing a shot. The piece questions the motives behind these actions and seeks to unravel the mystery.
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New Northwest
Deer
Moses
Joseph
Montana
Missoula County
Big Hole
Tose
Howard
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Chance
Portland Standard
A. Damas
Shipping-forwarding-Commission
Breechteel
CARES
Micrackers
Main Street
Walla Walla
Hote
Gwisto
Moriei
Gmry
Lewiston
A. Bittner
Star Parlor
ORG
Bolt
United Stand
Canada
Alleger Bowlby & CO
Washington, NJ
M. Noland
W. A. Caldwell
Proprietors
H. Crites
E Strets
Lewiston, North
Idah
J. W. Poe
Judicial District
Clark's Block
TI. T
C. E. Spalding
Expreod
J. C
John Brearle
N.w.cor. Montgomery & Fourth Stree
San Francisco
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