Historical Events tagged with "mustel slough"
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Mussel Slough Tragedy Gun Battle
A violent confrontation in California involving land disputes led to a gun battle known as the Mussel Slough Tragedy, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The fight erupted between settlers and Southern Pacific Railroad agents over land titles in a contested area. Tensions had heightened due to disputes regarding land ownership and settler rights, leading to this deadly confrontation in the San Joaquin Valley. The incident exemplified the fierce struggles between private corporations and individual settlers during the period of westward expansion.
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