Record turnout at El Reno sets state crowd milestone
El Reno sees 14 556 registered Monday pushing total to 113 591 from El Reno and Lawton. Rail rates lure newcomers from the north and east while New York and Pittsburg factory girls head this way. Townsite venture for women pilots a civic role amid crowding and camera wary Indians.
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Record Heat Smashed Midwest Temperatures Across Belt
One hundred degree readings swept the corn belt as weather bureau reports showed all-time highs. Forecasters warned no relief soon with scattered thunderstorms the only hope. no rain fell across the belt though western Iowa cooled slightly and central areas stayed hot.
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Tennessee boys found murdered near Jacksboro
The bodies of Wheeler and Mynatt Hatmaker, aged 11 and 14, were found in a millpond near the Kentucky line close to Jacksboro. A coroner's jury ruled they were stabbed and beaten and then dumped into the water. The community remains highly excited with suspicion pointing to a likely murderer.
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Highway robber captured after bold chase in Vinita
Marshal D. H. Shoffner of Grove arrested a bold highway robber who held up Lee Jones near Grove and three other men the same day. The robber resisted, and Shoffner nearly lost his life in the ensuing struggle. Storms hit Prescott and Iron Springs with heavy rain and hail, stopping forest fires and saving the region from drought damage.
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Mrs Hanna May Stay in England for Her Sons
Mrs Hanna the divorced wife of Daniel Hanna says she may remain in England with her children after fleeing New York on the Campania on July 13. She plans to prepare her boys for Eton and Oxford due to her former husband’s actions. Carrie Nation is noted in a brief dispatch.
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Will Refund Duties on Porto Rico Imports
The U S Treasury will refund duties on goods imported from Porto Rico between the Spanish treaty ratification and the Foraker act. Attorney General Knox declined to opine, citing the comptroller's sole authority to decide. About $2,000,000 in duties are involved.
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Plan for indemnity payments to powers adopted in China
The estate department reports a dispatch from Special Commissioner Rockhill at Pekin announcing China has adopted a plan for paying the indemnity to the powers. Bonds will be authorized to begin in 1902 with full liquidation of principal and interest by 19 194. China is expected to raise 23 000 000 dollars annually.
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Rockhill
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China
Telegraph office closes in Tampico severs Galveston link
Consul Magill reports the Mexican Telegraph company office in Tampico is closed to the public, cutting the direct Galveston connection. Foreign messages will be routed via Laredo overland or via cable to Vera Cruz then overland to Tampico.
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Railroad panel to hear crude oil rate readjustment in Texas
Austin reports the railroad commission will hold a hearing on readjusting crude and fuel petroleum rates. The decision is seen as welcome by Texas residents seeking clarity on fuel costs and transport charges.
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Texas
Cotton in the Territory. Denton July 22 Reports from
In Denton Texas on July 22 reports reach the territory describing cotton yields and conditions. Locals note market activity and weather impacts on picking. Officials assess crop prospects amid growing demand and seasonal forecasts.
Cotton and corn prospects near Allen west of South McAlester
A report from Allen about 40 miles west of South McAlester notes cotton is looking well and corn will yield from 24 to 30 bushels per acre.
Shipbuilder John Henderson Dies in Glasgow
John Henderson the shipbuilder died at Glasgow Scotland. Other items note a San Francisco draying business halted by a teamster strike an oil well reported at Sonny Brook Ky the French zoologist Herr Lacase-Dutehiers death born 1821 and Bob Walthour of Atlanta defeating Edouard Taylore of France in a 15 mile motor paced race at Madison Square Garden William English died at Winnsboro Tex from laudanum Delegates gather at College Station for the Texas Farmers congress Old settlers of McLennan county Tex held a reunion in a house built in 1846.
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France
Madison Square Garden
William English
Winnsboro
Tex
College Station
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