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The Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
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Reports from Helena, Montana, on July 5 detail Nez Perce insurrection, Flathead disappearance joining hostiles, potential Crow and Sioux alliance against whites, massacre of white families, grave situation in Missoula Valley needing troops, and alarming conditions at Sun River reservation prompting defenses or flight.
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HELENA, Montana, July 5.—Sec'y Mills,
who visited Missoula, reports to the government, that, on news of the Nez Perces insurrection, the Flat Heads began to disappear and finally none are left in that
valley, they having presumably gone to
join their hostile brethren; this created
great alarm among the white residents.
It is stated by the Indians that the Crows
and Sioux will unite against the whites.
The Nez Perce insurrection was prematurely precipitated by some warriors who
massacred the white families in advance of
the preparations: all hostiles have about
245 lodges. There is urgent need of
troops and guns in Missoula Valley; the
situation is grave.
News from Sun River reservation is of an
alarming character.
The people are preparing to defend themselves from Indians,
or flee, as seems wisest; aid from the government has been invoked.
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Primary Location
Missoula Valley, Montana
Event Date
July 5
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white families massacred by nez perce warriors; great alarm among white residents; urgent need for troops and guns; people at sun river preparing to defend or flee
Event Details
Sec'y Mills reports that upon news of Nez Perces insurrection, Flat Heads disappeared from the valley to join hostiles, alarming whites. Indians state Crows and Sioux will unite against whites. Insurrection precipitated by warriors massacring white families prematurely; hostiles have about 245 lodges. Grave situation in Missoula Valley requires troops. Alarming news from Sun River reservation; government aid invoked.