Bloody War in Wisconsin Woods Brings Console of Outlaw Nation
John Diets an isolated Wisconsin woodsman defies authorities in a siege at his cabin above the Thornapple river. He fights a 2-year conflict with Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company over tolls and dam control, shielding his family and farm with a rifle. Local reporters witnessed the standoff, noting Diets’s transformation from friendly farmer to weapon-wielding defender.
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United States
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Diets Warlike Stand After Milwaukee Deputies Attack
Clarence Diets and his son defend their cabin as deputies led by Sheriff Gylland fire on them. A deputy is fatally wounded, Diets and family prepare for ongoing resistance as the posse flees naked through the woods. Aymira, a one year old, is sheltered by her mother amid the siege.
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John Diets
Milwaukee
Gylland
Sawyer County
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Dietz
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Deserted man crawls through forest for 24 hours to reach home
The narrative describes a distressed man wandering in the woods for a day and night, finally stumbling into a homeowner's clearing. The ordeal echoes similar accounts of hardship endured by others seeking John Crete and his family, with multiple pursuit attempts ending in failure.
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John Crete
Los Angeles Celebrates 126 Years With Pageant
Los Angeles marks its 126th anniversary with public festivities directed by Father Juan Caballeria at Plaza church. A historic pageant and old-time games will unfold as residents in period costumes reenact early 19th century life, recalling the 1781 naming of El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles by Felipe de Neve.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Juan Caballeria
Plaza Church
Falipe de Neva
Alta California
San Gabriel Mission
Yang-na
el Pueblo de Nuestra Senora
la Regina de Sos Angeles
Shoshone Lands Open to Settlers Near Yellowstone Park
Lands of the Shoshone reservation in Fremont County near Yellowstone are opened to settlers who registered and filed applications in the past month. The number of settlers is very large and a crowd gathered to view the new lands.
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Star
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fremont County
Yellowstone National Park
Too Many Badges Open Fire Lines Say Chief Cook
Ralph Cook chief of the fire department argues too many people gain access to the fire lines via a small badge. He believes only insurance adjusters should be allowed within the fire lines.
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Ralph Cook
Polles
Markets Quiet as Prices Hold Steady Across Commodities
Market notes show steady prices with California watermelons at 1.20 per 100 pounds and cantaloupes at 2.00. Broader fruit supplies are plentiful, tomatoes scarce and slightly overripe. beef, poultry, and fish prices listed with assorted farm goods and building materials priced by ton or unit.
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California
Picnic at Three Tree Point Draws Tacoma and Seattle Interest
The Chautauqua Association invites Tacoma and Seattle residents to a basket picnic at Three Tree Point next Tuesday. Steamer Kitsap will stop on its regular trip to land attendees, with Rutherford purchasing.
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Three Tree Point
Tacoma and
Beattle
Kitsap
Agent for King County Resigns as Commissioner Candidate
The agent for King County announces resignation to the commissioners with immediate effect. Mr Rutherford is named as a candidate to succeed PF. 9, Smith, one of the current commissioners.
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