Northern Pacific railroad extension urged by Portland writer
Geo. H. Atkinson of Portland argues in The Oregonian that the Northern Pacific Railroad is essential for Northwest development. He cites extensive research, claims government extension costs nothing, and contends earlier delays raise Indian war costs. He asserts superior route, lower construction and operation costs, and significant time and distance savings.
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Geo. H. Atkinson
Portland
Oregonian
Northwest
United States
Congress
Northern Pacific
Union
Central Pacific
Atkinson
Howard
Joseph
Lewiston reader hopes Leland visits grain valley crops
A Lewiston Tribune reader from Idaho expresses desire for Leland to appear soon and inspect the valley grain crops, saying nothing would suit them better.
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Leland
Lewiston
Indians at Spokane Falls Council Report Prompts Caution
The piece questions Lieut Wilkinson report on Col Watkins council with Spokane Falls Indians claiming 2767 were present, noting actual attendance likely 200-300 and doubting representative chiefs Moses Geary White Bird and others would bind tribes without mass ratification. It warns against trusting pledges under military force and recalls prior killings and wars. New Bear notes Q S N Co building a light draught steamer for Snake River trade within 30 days.
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Lieut. Wilkinson
Col. Watkins
Spokane Falls
Spokane Geary
North
Moses
Thomas
Joseph
White Bird
Camas Prairie
Salmon River
New Bear
Snake River
Chief Moses Replies to Watkins and Wilkinson Letters
Messenger Sherwood recounts Moses hospitality and Moses’s reply denying any agreement to move to the Yakima reserve. Moses insists he will meet at Colville to discuss, cites no council before conflicts in Idaho, and refuses relocation while seeking friendly relations with whites. He hopes Col. Watkins is not disappointed by his absence and asserts readiness to meet and state his demands.
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Sherwood
Watkins
Moses
Gen. Howard
Howard
Colville
Piige
Wenatchie
Idaho
Yakima
The
Falls
Spokane
Mr. Wilbur
Col. Watkins
Culpable Slips of the War Highlight Howard Errors
The piece argues General Howard ignored Pierce City residents who sought arms and a company to defend the Lo Lo trail pass against a large Indian force. It claims arming and detaching one Howard company could have blocked retreat, altering the outcome since Joseph’s force gained control. It labels these as Howard’s gravest war mistakes and predicts financial impact for Uncle Sam.
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Clearwater
Joseph
Pierce City
Howard
Lo Lo
McConville
Jackson
Sam
Summons in Idaho Divorce Case Seeks Matrimonial Dismissal
In the District Court of Idaho Nez Perce Henderson Crites sues Ellen Crites for dissolution of marriage and general relief. Ellen must answer within 10 to 30 days depending on service or risk default judgment. Clerk H Squier seals the record dated August 4, 1877.
Lawsuit filed in Nez Perce Court over promissory note
In the District Court of the First Judicial District of Idaho Territory Nez Perce County the People of Idaho Territory summon Samuel Phinney W A Curry and W A Caldwell to answer a complaint seeking four hundred dollars gold coin with 1.5 percent monthly interest from August 23 1875 plus costs. If no appearance within the required days judgment by default may be entered for the amount, interests, and costs. Clerk R. Squier issues the summons dated June 6 1877.
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Idano Territory
Samuel Phinney
W.A. Caldwell
First Judicial District
Idaho Territory
Nez Lorce
District Court of
Nez Perce
Squier
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North Idaho
North Pacific Railroad Enterprise
Wilkinson
District Court
1St Judicial District
Territory of Idaho
Henderson Crites
Ellen Crites
Hnereas
H. Squier
D. J. Warner
District Court of the First Judicial District
County of
Loewenberg Bros
Saml. Phinney Et al
Sral
Baird Bros
Proprietors OF the
Florence, Warrens and
Elk City
WELLS
FAR
GO & Cos
Express
U. S
I. T
Mount Idaho
Florence
Warrens
Baird Bror
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