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March 20, 1877
Eureka Daily Sentinel
Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada
What is this article about?
In Caddo, Indian Territory, a band of desperadoes including half-breed Indians attacked a freight train on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, killing ex-Marshal Donnelly, then raided the town, terrorizing citizens for 12 hours amid anarchy.
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A TOWN CAPTURED BY RUFFIANS.
St. Louis, March 16.—Advices from the Indian Territory say a condition of anarchy exists in and around Caddo, that part of the country being under control of a band of desperadoes. Day before yesterday a party of half-breed Indians, from the country, went into Caddo, and, being joined by half a dozen men of the town, attacked a freight train on the track of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, under the impression that several detectives were aboard of it who were sent there to arrest them. A fight ensued between the ruffians and the train men, in which an ex-Marshal, named Donnelly, was killed. Subsequently the outlaws raided through the town, firing their revolvers. They drove all the citizens into their houses and kept the whole place in a state of terror for twelve hours.
St. Louis, March 16.—Advices from the Indian Territory say a condition of anarchy exists in and around Caddo, that part of the country being under control of a band of desperadoes. Day before yesterday a party of half-breed Indians, from the country, went into Caddo, and, being joined by half a dozen men of the town, attacked a freight train on the track of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, under the impression that several detectives were aboard of it who were sent there to arrest them. A fight ensued between the ruffians and the train men, in which an ex-Marshal, named Donnelly, was killed. Subsequently the outlaws raided through the town, firing their revolvers. They drove all the citizens into their houses and kept the whole place in a state of terror for twelve hours.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Riot Or Protest
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Caddo Anarchy
Desperadoes
Train Attack
Half Breed Indians
Marshal Killed
What entities or persons were involved?
Donnelly
Where did it happen?
Caddo, Indian Territory
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Caddo, Indian Territory
Event Date
Day Before Yesterday (March 16 Report)
Key Persons
Donnelly
Outcome
ex-marshal donnelly killed; town terrorized for 12 hours
Event Details
A band of desperadoes controls Caddo in anarchy. Half-breed Indians joined by town men attacked a freight train believing detectives aboard, fought train men killing Donnelly, then raided town firing revolvers and driving citizens indoors.