Lottery land drawing draws 103 009 envelopes for fairness
The Oklahoma and Indian Territory lottery announces 2100 names drawn per Wheel in each district, totaling 8710 in today’s draw. About 15 500 claims in flow country mean 26000 more names to reach 20000 per district. Winners include S Van Zandt of Chattanooga and J B Egle of Memphis. Remaining envelopes will draw blankets while ensuring all 103 009 envelopes are used.
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Reno
Okin
United States
EfHeno
Lawton
van Zandt
Chattanooga, Tenn
J. B. Egle
Memphis, Tenn
Storm Brews in the Balkans Editorial Warns of Russian Influence
The Times editorial in London notes gloom over the East with Russia stealthily expanding authority in Slavonic states and Bulgaria becoming a Russian dependency. It cites unrest in Albania and Macedonia, warning that a serious outbreak may follow only after Russia signals.
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London
The
Tines
East
Russia
Bulgaria
Albania
Macedonia
County plans paving on Pryor and Hunter streets
At next Wednesday morning’s meeting the board of county commissioners will revive the proposal to lay asphalt on Pryor street from Mitchell to Alabama Street and Hunter street from Pryor to Central Avenue. Commissioner Walter R Brown will push for an early start and the county proposes to cover half the cost with the city sharing the rest. The move aims to curb noise from heavy traffic at the courthouse. The finance committee may seek a further borrow of 20600 to cover prior month expenses as taxes will fall in the fall.
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Board of County Commissioners
Pryor Street
Mitchell
Alabama Street
Hunter Street
Pryor
Central Avenue
Walter R. ‘Brown
Brown
Court House
New York
DARED DEATH FOR FREEDOM John Willis in the Toile
Minneapolis July 31 John Willis was arrested while trying to cash a money order at a post office substation. He reportedly escaped custody from guards en route to the Tennessee prison, allegedly leaping from a moving train while manacled. Willis is charged with abducting a wealthy Evanston Missouri girl whom he claims to have planned to marry. he says a conviction blocked the marriage.
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John Willis
Minneapolis
Minn
Willis
Tenessée
Wills Tg
Evanston
Schley Letter Receives Navy Department Attention
Navy officials reported that Rear Admiral Schley’s letter acknowledging receipt of the court of inquiry precept had arrived but offered no details. Judge Advocate Lemly said it would be considered, while Captain Lemly left on leave and Captain Parker pressed logs review amid restricted access.
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Washington
Navy Department
Lotter
Schley
Court of ‘Inquiry
Advocate Lemly
Lem*ly
James Parker
Santiago
Lang
Bureau of Navigation
Admiral Crowninshield
Secretary of
Navy
Admiral Schley
Department
Street duel in Denver leaves bystanders wounded
A Denver street duel between Barney and Sam Boyce and Charles Iper from Texas left three bystanders wounded. None of the principals were hurt despite bullets firing on a busy corner during a trivial quarrel. West J M B Howie and Nick Blager were among those injured.
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Denver
Colo
Barney
Sam Boyce
Brothers
Charles Iper
Texas
Standers
West
J. M. B Howie
Behelee
Nick Blager
Carpenter
Professor Howie
Labor tensions limit San Francisco coal supply relief
In San Francisco on July 61 a local labor standstill leaves employsters and strikers firm with limited reserves. Few changes occur, violence is avoided, and coal stock is seen as the decisive factor. Only one large bunker runs, threatening two weeks of supply, while coal haulers and harbor activity face disruption.
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San Francisco
Pacific Transfer Company
City Front Federation
Electoral Bill 18 Adopted by Cuban Constitutional Convention
Havana July 31 After lively debate the Cuban constitutional convention adopted the electoral commission bill. Senor Sanguily protested against accepting the report claiming the convention lacked authority to establish the new government. Diego Tamayo warned the order aimed to turn over government matters. others noted final adoption awaited Governor General Wood’s return. The convention declined to approve several articles.
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Senor Sanguily
Havana
Electoral Commission
Senor Sangully
Senor
Diego Tamayo
Wood
Missionaries Massacre Report Circulated in Tyne
A dispatch to The Times from Pekin says reports of a massacre of fifteen Belgians and Italian missionaries in southern Mongolia were disproved. The Belgian minister received a letter dated July 1 claiming all was well, and Catholic authorities at Tai-Yuen-Fa denied the sees had been relieved.
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London
Tyne
Mongolia
Gays
Times
Pekin
Rae Hat
Tai-Yuen-Fa
Cuba as a developing island finds Yellow Fever ban lifted
New Cuba under military governor Leonard Wood asserts Cuba is undeveloped with vast future. He cites no yellow fever cases in Havana this summer and none in eastern Cuba for two years. He notes $1.5 million reserve, 8600 schools, former orphan asylums reduced, and health and governance improvements ahead of withdrawal from Cuban affairs.
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New York
Ulgsl
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Kanawha
New England
Aftetra
Naure
Columpia and Mayfield in South Carolina Campaign Talks
Columpia 8 U S says former education chief Mayfield, tied to Senator McLaurin, just returned from Greenville to discuss campaign strategy. He doubts Dr Enger supporters fear removal and notes differing poster campaigns. He mentions Greenville backing Mac Richardson despite McLaurin endorsement.
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Columpia
W. D. Mayfield
Senator McLaurin
Greenville
Columbia
Enger
Greeny Me
Mac Richardson
McLaurin Rivalry Deepens as Mayfield Speaks
Mr Mayfield says Dr Ensor backed by Columbians cannot be ousted by McLaurin or any rival. He notes Tillman’s influence and predicts McLaurin gains in the primary. Also mentions Senator Tillman’s criticism of McLaurin buying newspapers and Brantley resigning as state senator to run for Congress. The family of McLaurin faces Typhoid fever anxiety as illness grips them.
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Ensor
Hnsor
McLaurin
Mayfield
Euch
Washington
Tilman
Tillman'sa
Tillman
Latimer
Battmer
McLain
Bir
Thomas F. Brantley
Orangeburg
Widow seeks 75000 damages for death in Cuba case
Madame Rita L. de Ruiz widow of an American dentist slain by Spanish authorities in Cuba before the Spanish American war fled to avoid Spanish claims commission proceedings. She pursues a $75,000 damages claim tied to her husband’s death.
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Washington
Rita L. de Ruiz
Cuba
Spanish Claims Commission
Visit to Wrightsville Beach From Mr Bore Smith
From Atlanta on July 28 1801 a letter describes Wrightsville eight miles from Wilmington. The Hotel near the ocean offers cool delightful weather. The long beach allows foot walks with water shallow and surf magnificent. Boating from the inlet into the Bay and Bay fishing are noted as excellent.
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Atlanta
W.H. Christian
Wrightsville
Wilmington
Bore Smith
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Guniest
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Constitution
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Union Labor
Wilmington, N. G
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AU Bhot & i Uit
Wrightsville & O'Clock
Union Station
Wrightsville Beach
Pullman
Ap Ei
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B. Giements
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Krouse
C. T
E. Christian
WEA
RTH
Hoke Smith
Masons’ and Grocers
Committee of Carpenters and Joiners
Icc
W. J. Williams
Forsyth
Harry Morgan
McAfee Street
ED Saye
Carpenters
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