Meeker massacre Shawsheen, heroine who interceded for the women of the Meeker massacre a deed often credited to Chipita. Westerners. Denver. Brand Book v.7 n.3 Mar.,-1951 William F. Saunders early day newspaperman and hero of Meeker Massacre dies at 85. Post March 19, 1935 p.13 General'West's part in. SC 1, 116:23 Nov., 1906