Great lottery begins in El Reno Oklahoma lands giveaway
The federal government begins a landmark land lottery on the Kiowa Comanche reservation in El Reno Oklahoma with 167000 applicants vying for 18000 quarter sections. The event draws crowds from across the nation as envelopes with numbers are drawn and first winners named including James R Wood Weatherford Oklahoma and Mattie Beals Wichita Kansas with sensational public reactions.
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Anediated Press
el Reno
James R Wood
Weatherford
Oklahoma
Lawton
Mattie H. Beals
Wichita
Kat
Missouri
Lewton
Col. Dyer
Mr. Wood
Wood
Misa Beals
Lawton Town Alte
Stephen Holeuma
St. Paul's Galley
Indian Territory
Umber
Leonard Lamb
Augusta
Omtario
Aguinaldo's Keeper
Among officers returning on the transport Mende is Captain J S Mallory formerly a lieutenant colonel for volunteers who will rejoin the Second Infantry. Mallory says Aguinaldo is kept in his charge and spends time studying and receiving visitors. his wife and family accompany him and he appears contented.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Army
United States
Mende
J. $. Mallory
Mallory
Aguinaldo
Hila
Britain hints at long China stay in Manchuria
The Globe's correspondent reports in London that Cranborne's claim of only a temporary French and German presence in China is contradicted by word that both nations are building permanent barracks. Construction will take two years, suggesting a multi year occupation.
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London
Globe Cabling
House of Commons
Tord Cranborne
Dowager Empress Frederick's Health Reported Unstable
Cronberg July 29 Associated Press report that following Prof Renvers of Berlin the condition of Dowager Empress Frederick is not satisfactory. She has remained in her apartments for weeks and medical bulletins are expected soon. Princess Henry of Prussia has visited the castle.
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Associated Presa
Cronberg
Renvers
Berlin
Empress Frederick
Princess Henry of
Prussia
Dismantling Defender after old yacht sale
The old yacht Defender is being dismantled by a junk firm in City Island, New York. Portions of the vessel were reserved for spurers, after Defender won a world title and was sold for 20,000 dollars.
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Asociated Press
New York
Defender
City iMand
Wold
Naid
Une Vensel
Spureur
Columbia
Fateman's Point
Juy
The
Constitution
Eye to Foot Accident at Oshkosh Circus Stop
B D Wright of Shawano, 25, recently released from St Marys hospital after eye removal surgery, was struck by an electric car wheel while attempting to board a High Street car near the Athearn hotel. He slipped and his right foot was injured, potentially requiring amputation. He had traveled from Shawano to see the circus, and his condition, previously serious, is reported as uncertain with possible additional surgery.
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B.D. Wright
Shawane
Mary's Hospital
Tony
Cme
Shawano
Athearn
Wright
Bae
Circus
St. Mary's Hospital
Mil waukee mast breaks at start in defender trials
Aboard the Milwaukee the mast breaks twelve feet above the deck just before the start and it exits the race. Cadillac leads the field early while Illinois makes a slight move and the breeze remains light and hazy over the lake.
Close Watch On Steel Strike Action In New York
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers allied with the AFL is under close scrutiny as a strike among steelworkers looms. A federation circular urges affiliated unions to be ready to act if needed, with potential federation aid and possible assessments by the executive council if the strike widens.
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Associated Press
New York
the Tribune
Amalgamated Assaociation of Iron and Steel Workers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Manglnl
Socialist Unity Convention United Socialists for next presidential campaign
Indianapolis delegates from socialistic groups meet to form a united party on vital principles for the forthcoming campaign. Leaders include the De Leontata faction of New York and the Debs element with George D. Herron chairing the session.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Socialist Unity
de Leontata
Social Labor Party
New York State
Debs
George D. Herron
Grinnell
Boers Active Across Cape Colony Patrols Reported
A Cape Town dispatch says Boers are scattered through upper Cape Colony with forces near Indwe Jamestown Molteneno and Burgheradorp Cradack. Colonel Garretts column operated near Vervenigning and captured twenty five Boers and a number of cattle.
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Associated Prem
Fandon
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Indwe
Jamestown
Molteneno
Burgheradorp
Cradack
Pretoria
Tariff row sparks German political clash over trade
A Berlin telegraph reports the German tariff plan as a political maneuver to placate agrarians while seeking favorable terms with Russia. Chancellor Von Buelow faces pressure from agrarians demanding protection even as he negotiates a forthcoming commerce treaty. The Bundersath is not expected to confirm the tariff proposal.
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Associated Pree
New York
Adlenatch
Herald
Berlin
Russia
Austria
United States
Count von Buelow
Bundersath
Germany
Count von Bellow
Lkely
Farmers Still Smiling At Wisconsin Harvest
Special to The Northwestern from Pickett’s Station Wisconsin July 29 reports extreme heat hastening grain ripening and early harvests now ending by Aug. 1. Barley wheat oats and corn yields described with quality notes and drought effects. potatoes show poorest results. Farmers hopeful despite challenges.
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Pickett
Farm Remuneration Hope Amid Drought Courage
Farmers express confidence in receiving remuneration for all farm products despite drought affecting other sections. The tone shows resolve and expectations of price support across crops and livestock.
Klussmann Pleads Not Guilty in Battery Charge
William Klussmann, accused of assault in municipal court, pleaded not guilty to a battery charge. The case was continued for a week amid sensational street scene involving a jockey Al Nice Monahan.
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Madleon
Win
William Klunsmann
al- Nice Monahan
Santos Dumont Flies Dirigible Over Paris Course
M Santos Dumont completed a successful dirigible flight from St Cloud to the Tong Champs race course, circling the area for about twenty minutes. He declined to attempt a full loop around the Eiffel Tower, citing a still imperfect motor even as weather was overcast.
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Associated Press
Paria
M. Santos Dumont
St. Cloud
Tong Champs Race Course
Atcuse
Eiffel Tower
Milwaukee Crew Skipper Forecasts Triumph On Triangular Course
L Frank Gates of Milwaukee’s crew says Milwaukee is the fastest boat and can beat opponents on the triangular course if wind is ten knots or more. He notes sail plan changes, a near reefing misstep in Saturday’s race, and plans for lighter weather sails and a wooden centerboard if chosen to defend the Canada’s Cup. He cites rival builders and the crew’s windward speed advantage.
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L. Frank Gates
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Gates
Chicago
Davia
Mr. Gates
Cadillac
James Jones
Jones & la Borde
Heard Hanley
Great Eastern
Destener
Associated Press
Davis
Detroit
Lincoln Park
Gail
Anya
Rain in Missouri Drenching Central Regions
Telegrams from Marshall Booneville Mexico Jefferson City and Louisiana report heavy rains across central and northern Missouri. The dispatches indicate widespread showers influencing daily activity and farming districts.
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St. Lows
Marshall
Booneville
Mexico
Jefferson City
Louisiana
Missouri
Gay
Pittsburg Confident on Steel Strike Peace Talks
The Pittsburg area expects peace in the steel strike with negotiations near cessation of hostilities. No one is hurt greatly, despite a $6,516,000 total loss blamed on both sides. Amalgamated leaders meet while officials limit discussion, and talks hint at an early resumption of work as both sides claim victory.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Combine
Amalgamated
Amalgamated Association
Joseph Bishop
Ohio Board of Arbitration
French
Republican Iron and Steel Company
Inver
Shaffer
Bishop
McKeesport
William Colfer
William Collier
New York
Aterice
Meeesport
Mekeesport
American Tin Plate Company
Demmler
Monessen
Protest of Illinois Good in Canada cup tied standings
The Canada cup committee at the Chicago Yacht Club ruled on a protest by Illinois against Cadillac after Saturday’s race. The decision ties the local yacht club prizes as Illinois, Milwaukee, and Cadillac each have two wins. The ruling emphasizes leeward rights under Racing Rules Nos. 9 and 11 and clarifies windward leeward interactions among close hauled yachts.
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Chicago
Illinois
Milwaukee
Cadillac
Chicago Yacht Club
John 8. Berriman
Commodore Warrington
Edwant Rosing
Leeward
Tllinois
Cadisse
Decision of committee on Yacht race protest in Illinois
The Illinois yacht race protest was sustained and the race awarded to Illinois. Cadillac misjudged distance causing contact with Illinois as boats converged near the finish. Commodore Shaw cites court rulings that an overtaking boat holds rights until it passes the vessel it seeks to overtake.
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Cadillac
Ater
Ehe
Tillnois
John B. Herriman
Club Houan
Commodore Shaw
Kennan Expulsion Quietly Carried Out in Russia
George Kennan the American author and lecturer was expelled from Russia last night and told to depart by ten o clock Friday evening. He was treated courteously and allowed no access to his hotel room during the interim. Kennan left aboard a train for Wirballetin with an escort, his passport returned on arrival, amid official explanations that the action reflected a policy shift tied to his Siberian exile criticisms.
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Associated Press
London
St. Petersburg
Russia
George Kennan
Poetical Po- Nce
Wirbaletin
Wirbaletln
Kennan
Kennan Arat
Green Bay forfeits game in Kaukauna clash
Green Bay sent its strongest northern Wisconsin players to Kaukauna to beat the home team, but the plan failed after a late fumbled ball by catcher Kremer led Green Bay to refuse to continue. Umpire Martens awarded Kaukauna a 4 to 3 victory after a ten minute delay. Attendance 1,509.
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Northwestern
Kaukauna
Wis
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Kaukeung
Krena
Green May
Umptra Martens
H. E. Green Bay
Urbanich
Manthy
Bendix
Burns
Crowds On Steamers Drawn To City For Circus
Large crowds arrived by steamer crews this morning pulling riders from Berlin Eureka Omro Tusten Bay Boom Butte des Morts and Winneconne. The Thintle brought about 200, the John Lynch 280, the Fashion 295, and the Le Fever 240 from the east shore of Lake Winnebago.
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Thintle
Berlin
Eureka
Omro
John Lynch
Tusten
Bay Boom
Butte Des Morts
Winneconne
Lake
Winnebago
Death of William M. Carrick at 87 in river street home
William M. Carrick of 76 River Street died Sunday night about 11.00. He was 87 and the death was due to general debility. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence. Interment will follow at Ellenwood Cemetery.
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William M. Carrick
River Street
Ellenwood Cemetery
Churchill Receives Medal at Marlborough House
London July 2. King Edward distributed medals this afternoon at Marlborough House. Winston Spencer Churchill, war correspondent and MP, was among the recipients. The ceremony honored wartime service and featured notable figures in attendance.
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Associated Preas
London
King Edward
Indemnity Details From Chinese Settlement Reported
Washington dispatches from Mr. Rockhill the U S special commissioner in Beijing outline the indemnity terms The interest starts in July and payments are semi annual The first payment is due January and China has three years before the initial principal payment The funds go to Shanghai committees of encachment composed of foreign bank heads to allocate sums to powers by interest due
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Amobeind Press
Washington, D. C
Orbs
Rockhill
United States
Pekin
Ching
Bhanghai
Banghai
Crispis Condition Improves After Grave Sighting
Naples July 3 2 80 p m Signor Crispis condition is grave after the boat accident. Later in the day he was somewhat improved and dictated telegrams of condolence to the king queen and others on the anniversary of King Humberts assassination.
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Naples
Sigtor
Sighor
Humbert
New Power House Underway In Madison Street Railway Feud
Special to The Northwestern reports the start of a 6 2 percent 00 power house project in Madison to supply the street railway. Phillip T Y Bpoonar leads the erection as local electric light firm refuses a renewal beyond five years. He plans to source power from Kilbourn dam within a year, escalating the dispute.
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Madison
Wis
Street
Phillip TY. Bpoonar
Bpoaner
Kilbourn
Lords to grant Roberts award of £100000 for services
In the House of Lords Premier Salisbury read a king’s message recommending Parliament grant Field Marshal Lord Roberts £100,000 for eminent services in South Africa. The sum is reported as 4600,000 in the message as cited.
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Associated Press
London
House of Lords
Lord Saliabury
King Award
Lord Roberts
South Africa
American Brasa to Buy Entire Stock of Kenosha Plant
Torrington Conn July M reports negotiations completed to purchase the entire capital stock of the Chicago Brasa Works at Kenosha Wis. The Kenosha plant will be enlarged.
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Torrington, Conn
Chicago
Brana
Kenosha
Wis
American Brasa Company
Jt la
Navy order bans public statements on Schley inquiry
Secretary Long issued a general order prohibiting all naval service personnel from making any public comment on the subject matter of the court of inquiry requested by Rear Admiral W. S. Schley. The directive underscores strict disciplinary action for disclosures or statements outside official channels.
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Washington, D. C
Long
Naval Service
W. 8. Schley
Notable Visitors and Local Notes From Oshkosh
Mrs C J Nesbitt and daughter visit Winchester Wisconsin with Mrs Nesbitt's parents. Mrs Hicks-Harmon recovering from gasoline burn injuries returns home greatly improved. Dr W Treptow and party left for New York for a medical post graduate course. Miss Joachim leaves for Chicago to visit friends. Mr and Mrs E B Knapp of Spokane visit L E Knapp on Ninth Street. Arion orchestra to be joined by Arthur W Bauer after his stint with Liberati in Philadelphia. John T Clark of Milwaukee customs house inspecting Oshkosh steamboat registrations. Miss Carrin Libbey hosts a boat ride aboard the Annie Leom Wednesday evening.
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C. J. Nesbitt
Winchester
Wis
Eb, D. Knapp
Spokane
Wuar
L. EB. Knapp
Ninth Street
Arion
Charles ¥. Bauer
Leipsig
Germany
Arthur W. Bauer
Liberata
Philadelphia
Bauer
Liberati
John T. Clark
Customs House
Milwaukee
Mr. Clark
Carrin Libbey
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Empress Frederick III
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Falla
Ill
Iilinoie
Iittle
Oficials
Wes
Message OF
Fariff
Hundesrath
Vorn Rudow Im Kear
Klussmann
M. Santon Demont
Paris
Olele Eiffel Tower
McKeeaport
Outgeieg
Naachati
Wankaune
W. M. Carrick
Sunday River Street
Churchill
State Department
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Crispi
NEW Power House
Roberts
King Edward Meves
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