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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
11
Chicago Yacht Club wins the Lipton Cup in a dramatic race at Cleveland and Chicago Yoebt tars claim the trophy for the first time. The Buckeye yacht misses a start, while Helenus and Crown place, with Miller and Pasties noted in the coverage.
An American named John Pedman Reid, wealthy by some accounts, was found dead at his home from a self-inflicted gunshot. An inquest returned a verdict of self destruction during temporary insanity and there are inconsistent remarks from local associates and acquaintances.
Special to The Northwestern reports that within months the government will dispose of several million acres formerly in Indian reservations west of the Missouri. Entries will cost settlers from 2.5 to 6 dollars per acre, with up to 160 acres allowed per entry or more. Openings are expected in South Dakota Rosebud lands and the Lemhi Reservation in Idaho, with surveys complete and allotments planned this summer. Proclamations by the president will inaugurate openings, and most lands will be settled under homestead provisions or mineral restitution rules.
Across Japan Baron Yeiichi Shibusawa is celebrated as the leading financier and foremost industrial captain, praised for his roles in pure finance and national industry, likened to Pierpont Morgan for his influence and achievements.
The speech highlights Japan's drive for peaceful progress, pledging no designs on China or others while expanding commerce and domestic resources. It credits a key leader with founding banks and guiding diverse industries that fueled modernization. The speaker emphasizes national commitment to peace and global commerce.
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