When was it published?

August 4, 1878 in The Weekly Elko Independent

Domestic News August 4, 1878

The Weekly Elko Independent

Q: What keywords are associated?

Howard's Scouts, Malheur Agency, Indian Trails, Hostiles, Soldiers Rations

Elko, Elko County, Nevada

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What is this article about?

Portland dispatch reports two of Howard's scouts arriving at Malheur City with news from his command northwest of Malheur Agency; soldiers out of rations, fresh Indian trails spotted, hostiles possibly surrendering or heading to Stein Mountain, and some hostiles attacking near Malheur.

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A Portland dispatch of the 30th says news has just been received from Malheur City that two of Howard's scouts had arrived there with dispatches. The scouts left Howard's command about ten miles northwest of Malheur Agency. The soldiers were entirely out of rations. The scouts crossed several fresh Indian trails leading direct to Malheur Agency. It was thought the hostiles were either going to the Agency to surrender or making toward Stein Mountain. Several hostiles passed through near Malheur, clearing out a few houses and shooting at the citizens.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Military

What keywords are associated?

Howard's Scouts Malheur Agency Indian Trails Hostiles Soldiers Rations

What entities or persons were involved?

Howard

Where did it happen?

Malheur City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Malheur City

Event Date

The 30th

Key Persons

Howard

Outcome

soldiers entirely out of rations. several hostiles passed through near malheur, clearing out a few houses and shooting at the citizens.

Event Details

Two of Howard's scouts arrived at Malheur City with dispatches. The scouts left Howard's command about ten miles northwest of Malheur Agency. The scouts crossed several fresh Indian trails leading direct to Malheur Agency. It was thought the hostiles were either going to the Agency to surrender or making toward Stein Mountain.