When was it published?

April 13, 1885 in Springfield Globe Republic

Domestic News April 13, 1885

Springfield Globe Republic

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs, Military, Crime

Q: What keywords are associated?

Indian Conflict, Nez Perce War, Troop Movement, Lapwai Agency

Springfield, Clark County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

In Idaho near Lapwai agency, Indians reportedly killed a white woman, prompting Agent Monteath's investigation and highlighting citizens' vulnerability due to abandoned Ft. Lapwai. Fearing another Nez Perce war, Troops B and I of the Second Cavalry were ordered from Ft. Walla Walla to Lapwai under Major McGregor.

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LEWISTON, Idaho, April 13.—It was reported Thursday that the Indians had killed a white woman in a settlement beyond the Lapwai agency. Agent Monteath went there on Friday to learn the facts. Ft. Lapwai being abandoned, the citizens are practically helpless in case of an Indian attack.

WALLA WALLA, W. T., April 13.—Troops B and I Second Cavalry, stationed at Ft. Walla Walla, have been ordered to Ft. Lapwai forthwith. They left last evening in command of Major McGregor. Another Nez Perce Indian war is feared

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Military Crime

What keywords are associated?

Indian Conflict Nez Perce War Troop Movement Lapwai Agency

What entities or persons were involved?

Agent Monteath Major Mcgregor

Where did it happen?

Lapwai Agency, Idaho

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Lapwai Agency, Idaho

Event Date

April 13

Key Persons

Agent Monteath Major Mcgregor

Outcome

one white woman killed; troops deployed to ft. lapwai; fear of nez perce indian war

Event Details

Indians killed a white woman in a settlement beyond Lapwai agency; Agent Monteath investigated; Ft. Lapwai abandoned leaving citizens helpless; Troops B and I Second Cavalry ordered from Ft. Walla Walla to Ft. Lapwai under Major McGregor due to war fears