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Bryan Morning Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1898

Page

4

Bacon leads forces as Indian trouble eases at Walker

General Bacon and most troops arrive at Walker Minnesota after a day of clashes. White flags appear along the lake signaling surrender while reports describe the Pillager band as beaten and needing no reinforcements. Two imprisoned Indians escape from Walker jail prompting renewed resistance rumors and testimony actions.

Six of General Bacon's Men Slain and Eleven Wounded

The Tribune reports from Walker Minnesota on fighting with Pillager Indians near Bear Island. Casualties include Major Milville Wilkinson and six others killed. nine wounded soldiers and several wounded civilians. Bacon uninjured. two hundred seven Third infantry picked men arrived with Krag rifles Gatling gun and five days rations.

Chicago Tribune Walker, Minn General Bacon Bear Island Fiora Milville Wilkinson William Butler Edward Lowe John Olmstead John Swallenstocker Alfred Zessell Bacon Harsbach Walker Third Infantry Fort Snelling Harbach St. Paul Flora

Indian witness incites others in Pillager trouble tale

Chicago Oct 7 report adds details on Leach Lake disturbances. A year ago a white man was arrested for selling liquor to Indians. United States marshals seized Min-jon-Dale a Pillager Indian from Bear Island who previously drew notoriety by killing Chief Holo.

Hole-in United States Arteered Hum Dalath Walker Delwth Wetoen Min- Jon Deh Duluth Minn Chicago Leach Lake Min- Jon-Dale Bear Island Holo

Fighting on Bear Island Leaves Bacon’s Command in Doubt

Reports from Walker Minnesota on October 7 say General Bacon’s force on Bear Island remains in combat, with casualties including Major Wilkinson and six privates plus an Indian policeman dead and thirty Indians killed. Reinforcements may arrive slowly as signals fail and fate of the battle is uncertain.

Walker Minn Bear Island General Bacon Harbach Third Infantry Leach Island Wilkinson Sheehan

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