Title: Untitled [The camp of Thomas Parker]

Periodical: The Union and Dakotaian (Yankton, Dakota Territory)

Date: September 28, 1867

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Ellsworth, Kan., Sept. 20. --The camp of Thomas Parker, railroad contractor, 46 miles above Fort Hays, was attacked by Indians yesterday at noon. Forty men were in camp at the time of the attack. Parker and five of his men were killed and five mortally wounded. Eight Indians were killed. Parker's body was pierced by fifteen bullet, lance and arrow wounds. Previous reports of the scalping of Sharpe and Shaw me untrue, but five men of their outfit were killed on Monday. Two brothers, named Farrell, were arrested at Fort Harker today, charged with the murder of Frank Johnson, which occurred a few days ago.

Title: Untitled [The camp of Thomas Parker]

Periodical: The Union and Dakotaian (Yankton, Dakota Territory)

Date: September 28, 1867

Keyword: Native Americans

Place: Fort Hays (Kan.)

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