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Pawnees and Sioux Remember Battle at Trenton Ceremony
Recalled 62nd anniversary of a clash between Pawnees from Oklahoma and Sioux from South Dakota as they smoked the peacepipe near the battle site. The account describes Sky Chief's death, Fighting Bear, and the Pawnee retreat, followed by camp life, feasts, and relief efforts at Plum Creek and Arapahoe.
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United States
Trenton
Nebra
Oklahoma
South Dakota
William H Smith
J. W. Williamson
Mr. Williamson
Republican River
Sky Chief
Sky wJhief
Pawnhees
Bear
Teeie
Gace
Fighting Bear
Red Willow Creek
Valian
Frank
Pium Creek
Arapahoe
Plum Creek