Truth about John Deitz and Cameron Dam outlaw tale
Reporter Evans investigates the Cameron Dam clash and the John Deitz case amid Sawyer County timber politics. The piece traces Deitz’s rise and the resentment fueling his outlaw label, noting conflicting press portrayals and the complex, unfolding feud with Chippewa Lumber & Boom Co.
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John Denz
Cameron Dam
Raymond Evans
Yward
Wic
John Jen T
Sawyer Wy
John Delta
Chippewa & Boom Co
Deitz
John
John Deltz
Metropoli Press
John Deitz
Chippewa Lumber & Boom Co
The Deitz Family Portrait in Wartime Valor
A rugged family description portrays John Deitz and his wife Mrs. Deitz plus their children Clarence Almira and Helen. The text highlights each member as capable and fearless with tools, woods, and rifles, framing the clan as hardy, resourceful, and patriotic.
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Almira Deitz
Cameron Dam
John Deitz
Mrs. Deitz
Helen
John Deitz, Jr
John Deits
Clarence
Almira
Leslie
John, Jr
Wisconsin Uprising Ends With Sheriff Calls Troops
A farm crowd demanded actions against the old gang and threatened to throw them from the Upetaira windows. The sheriff, allied with the old gang, wired Governor La Follette for troops as factions stood ready for hours.
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Upetaira
la Follette
DITAROD SENDS HALF MILLION OUT BY DOGS
Reports from mushers in Iditarod City say half a ton of gold is on the trail carried by dog sleds. About a hundred people plan to travel to Wiltarod for the winter. The trail is said to be in good condition with frequent new strikes along the creek, but there is a shortage of dogs snowshoes and shoepacks.
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Ditarod
Iditarod
Acto
Iditarod City
Ter
Mob wrecks cars in Toronto riot over streetcars
A crowd of thousands damaged 11 street cars and shattered windows on over 100 more in Toronto after a mass meeting about streetcar service reforms. Eighteen people were injured as the mob menaced officials and police, who were outnumbered during the hour and a half destruction following the gathering led by Mayor Golrey.
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Toronto
Golrey
United States Tug Tows Leaking Barkentine Off Cape Heale
Wireless report from Point Grey says the US government steamer Snohomish has picked up the leaking barkentine Griffiths off Cape Heale and is towing her up the sound.
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Vancouver
B. C
Point Grey
United States
Cape Heale
Landslide wrecks NP train 342 near Beatle
Engineer C A Long and fireman escaped as a slide swept the Northern Pacific train 342 toward Lake Washington. The engine was torn from its couplings and plunged into the lake while coaches remained intact. A 500 foot section of track was destroyed forcing traffic to belt line routes.
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C. A. Long
Northern Pacific
Vancouver
Lake Washington
Beatle
Long
Death Ends Love Pact in San Francisco
In a jealousy driven act James Whitley shot Mrs. Julian Bartley four times then cut his throat and attempted drowning in a tub. Both are reported to die. They had arrived from Salt Lake City where they kept race horses and ran a hotel. Mrs Bartley was the divorced wife of a wealthy Oakland grocer. Whitley claimed he deserted a wife and daughter in Grand Junction, Colorado, before meeting her.
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San Francisco
James Whitley
Julian Bartley
Salt Lake City
Bartley
Oakland
Whitley
Grand Junction
Colo
Road to Bothell Hothell Interurban Predicted Within Year
Plans outline Seattle interurban link to Bothell Hothell within 12 months if Woody's route stays on track. Woody seeks hourly service and property owners along the right of way would subscribe to stock. If construction misses the December 31 1911 deadline, subscriptions would be refunded.
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Hothell
Seattle
F. Woody
Woody
Smith Widow Seeks Admin of L C Smith Estate
Petition from the widow of L C Smith asks for J W Clise to be appointed administrator of a Washington estate valued at 1 500 000 with an annual income of 116 400. The text refers to a prospective 42 story building project at Second and Yesler.
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L. C. Smith
J. W. Clise
Typewriter Capital
Let
Washington
Second and Yesler
Channel Dredging Favored to Access Mare Island Yard
Navy Secretary Von Meyer recommends dredging a 30 foot deep channel 5600 feet wide across Pinole shoals to serve Mare Island navy yards. Picture framing sale ad follows urging early Christmas orders and showcases mouldings at Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co.
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Meyer
United Frees
Washington
Pinole Shoals
Mare Island Navy Yards
von Meyer
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
First Av
University St
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Wisconsin
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Cameron Dam Farm
John Delis
Sawyer County
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Deitz Family
Doolate
Natal Bel
Bane
SR Bread
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Fon Luck
Pel
Celtec Press
California
Ougall
Poukiywick Co
Bekins Moving and Storage Co., Inc
Madison
Twelfth East
Cedar
A. Bridge & Co
Cravenettes
Yester
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