Great Drawing Begins Prize Draw In Oklahoma Lotteries
Distinctive lottery event in Kiowa Comanche lands draws focus across Lawton and El Reno districts. Envelopes opened on a open air platform with thousands watching as James A Wood Weatherford and Maude Beals Wichita were named among first winners. Government land allotment to 167000 applicants framed as historic nationwide homestead chance.
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Reng
Jamun
James A Wood
Weatherford
M Homestead
Latwton
H Beals
Wichfre
Kan
Ottensours
Alo
Lawton
Weed
Lawton Towsvite
Col. Dyer
Uhinelrodd Jones
Wool
el Reno
Stephen A Molvomb
Paula Valley
Leonard Lamb
Auguste
el Hwna
Vince
Gietanos
Eres
Rene
Fumbera
Kiowa-Comanche
Miarenat
Dyer
Capital Prize
Weald Prise
Svclda
Lawton Covering & Holt
Lone Wolf
Washington
Departent of
Justice Today
Judes Erwin
United States Court In
Oklahoma
Lon Wolt
Drawres
Registration fraud taints 2000 repeaters Reno July
At Reno on July 39 authorities announced that over 2000 registration entries appeared duplicative with identical funds, addresses, and descriptions. Many were discarded and the Soplicanut may lose even a single chance. Illegible applications and false names sparked complaints. filings will expose impostors from Texas Arkansas and the Indian Territory.
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Ome
Bcore
Reno
Lawton
Texas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Kansas Frat News Sparks Governor Reading Drawing
A garbled Kansan fragment notes a fraternity drawing read aloud in a state journal window. Governor Stanley appears amused as a Wichita resident named Mattie Heals is mentioned in a confused line about a pool of prizes.
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Tohey
Stanley
Wlseg Stupplise
Kansas
Mattie
Wichita
Page fragment recounts political spectacle at hotel rally
A chaotic scene unfolds in Kansas City as ex Governor Richards Colonel Pat and Judge Frank Dale test a Kerfoot hotel for a government lottery security, with crowding blocks of Sand and a dry lemonade stand, amid shouting and a delayed start from nine o clock.
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Kansas City
el Heo
Richarda
Pat
Frank Dale
Kerfoot
Ha O'Elock
Weae
FA Reno
Abe
Richards
Drawing event paralyzed by crowd to view envelopes
Deputies cleared the platform as those with rights to attend were forced to take seats. Ten boys under two years in service acted as page participants from the Reng and Guthrie families. The crowd listened intently as Col Dever read the proclamation section on the drawing and officials opened the wheel to reveal envelope names.
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Per- Sone
Sip
Reng
Guthrie
Karl Humphrey
Myron Hum- Peery
Rey Winton
Benjamin Hegier
Turns Hegter
Arthur Patterson
Merritt Setzer
Randolph Forest
Alexander Jones
Bush Nyeull
Ned
Demir
Cletman Richards
Col Dever
Gol
Derer
Rickards and Dale
Mg Inns
Sorat
Te Saag
Sri
Preliminary Drawings In Lawton and El Reno Lottery
El Reno July 29 drawings will select 500 names from each land district. Envelopes contain workers’ names, two boxes separate by district. Lottery funds total 167,000 registrations with Lawton and El Reno sites. Sunday passed quietly aside from a baseball game. no deaths or arrests reported. A Presbyterian church effort in Lawton begins with a tent revival and services led by a Kansas minister. Local figures Harry MacCunding and others described amid social scenes.
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el Reno
Sie
Lawton District
el Rend
Lawton
Benowilog
Lottery Commissionere
Annaderke
Metther
Harry MacCundiing
Kansas
Wil White
Emporia
Amipsra
Mae
Ste Candis
Kam
Weather Forecast Promises More Rain In Coming Days
The weather bureau predicts more rainfall with partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday and possible local thunderstorms. Rain measured from seven this morning to noon totaled about three tenths of an inch, with earlier showers from 4:15 to 6:00. High winds from the south at 12 miles per hour were noted, and temperatures fluctuated as the day progressed.
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Jenn
Oheck Wis Cove
Kansas City
Baker
Brown County
Concordia
Cloud County
McPherson
Trace
Osagety
Sedan
Chautaugus County
Toronto
Weedgon County
Wichita
Fort Brett
Hays City
Manhattan
Osage City
Ospedas
TORAY
HAIN
Santa FE
Kennas
Chanute
Wellington
Panhandle
Arkenkap City
Oilahorm
N. M
Maps Are Coming From New Railroad Maps
Secretary W H Smith of the railroad commission announces a new standard map project. The board plans to operate a telephone inquiries desk to answer questions about map release times. A completed set of railroad maps is en route from New York and will begin distribution this morning.
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W. H Smith
Rail- Road Commission
State House
Rupes
Beonume
Conatanment
New York
San Francisco Strike Unfolds Amid Porter Walkouts
In San Francisco, the strike situation remains unsettled as porters threaten action. Ned Onions has departed, and officials anticipate continued walkouts by porters and related workers.
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San Francisco
Ned Onions
Porters
Wil
Rain brings welcome relief as crops and towns revive
Still it rains with over three inches recorded in three days. Topeka and nearby towns report widespread showers from Sunday morning through the day, easing drought fears. Farmers expect corn and bay crops to benefit while streets, pumps, and pavements show the impact of renewed moisture across eastern Kansas.
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Lad
Fridey
Topeka
Junction City
Parsons
Ottawa
Drouth
Keene
Dover
Paxico
Maple
Almathauraing
Willard
Rossville
Last Week's Rains Highlight Shawnee County Lead
Report on last week's rainfall shows Shawnee County received more rain than any neighboring county. The data lists figures for Franklin Leavenworth Leawood Wyn Gitte and other areas with varying inches, noting Shawnee's higher total compared to Eastern regions and adjacent counties.
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Shawnee County
Kaness
Leavenworth
Wyn Gitte
Dulislan
Ince
Big flood hits northeastern city causing sewer overflows
City wide water woes follow heavy rains as sewersbacked drains flood alleys and cellars. Fire pumps reduced output. Topeka Water Company reports 1250.00 gallons lost daily while Harrison Street pumps stay idled yet ready for brief service.
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Jackson Street
Oscar Biechoff
Topeka Water Company
Harrison Street
Grain Markets Decline After Rainfall Impact
Rains push grain prices lower with September corn at 25 to 604 and September wheat slipping from 0 to 7. Cash markets drop about two cents per unit while wheat falls to 4 cents per car load tote.
Public Naval Order Bans Statements on Court of Inquiry
Secretary John D Long issues a general order forbidding all naval service members to make public statements about the court of inquiry requested by Rear Admiral W S Schley. The directive underscores official silence in the inquiry matter.
Hall Let Out By Police Chief After Council Order
Policeman Hall, ordered removed by the council, was released by Chief Stahl today. Stahl said he did not feel the council’s action compelled him but respected their wishes, calling Hall’s dismissal an injustice. He added he might hire Hall’s replacement at his own expense but would not state his plan.
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Mr. Hall
Council
Stahl
Chief Stahl
Hall
Tax apportionment shift boosts Shaves county levy
County Clerk Wright reports from State Auditor Cole the tax apportionment for Shaves county increased by 5351 over 1905. The state board’s adjustment reduces the county levy on real estate by the bound of concessive value, lowering the county tax to a set figure while state appropriations influence the base.
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Wright
Cole
Judge Bergen Leaves for Brussels on Legal Mission
Avram Gergen ceremonials to Brussels for legal business. Week to include visits to Paris and London before returning around September 4. Heavy rains across the Santa Fe route from Marville to Topeka and St Joseph to Topeka with Velsey Falls reported as soaked and railroad men terming it almost a waterspout.
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Avram Gergen Ceremody
Brussels
Brus Will Vist
Parle
London
Valley Falla
Sante Fe
Topeke
Santa Fe
Marvilene
Tope
St Joseph
Topeka
Velsey Falls
Oldest Methodist Preacher Dead in Chicago
Chicago July 2 Revy.Adam Miller known as the father of German Methodism in America died at his home in Chicago today at age 51. He was said to be the oldest Methodist minister in these States. Fire in Richmond Ind July 28 destroyed several business buildings valued at $33,000, partially insured.
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Chicago
Adam Miller
America
Richmond
Ind
Amalgamated Strike Talks Reach Pivotal Stage in Pittsburg
At Amalgamated headquarters Pittsburgh on July 2, President Shaffer and Secretary Williams held a secret meeting as talks proceeded toward a possible settlement. Secretary Bishop of the Ohio board of arbitration arrived, with a conference underway behind closed doors. The United States Steel and various tin plate interests are reportedly preparing terms that would allow union and non union mills to operate under wage scales aligned with union agreements, while a joint peace conference may be arranged in the near term.
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Pittsburg
Shatter
Williame
Catty
Dir Shatter
Tound
Bishop
Ohio Board of Arbitration
Association
Bighop
United States Stock Corporation
Morgin
Amalgamated Association
New York
Giatriot
Tristete
Primi— Dent Sheffer
Whams
Tighe
B. J. Davik
Amelgamated
Tre Keer Tin Pinte E Can Tin Plate Company
Warner Arian
W. 3. Tareia
Erasta
Persiter Z. Smith
American Sheet Steel Companys
John Jarrett
Comimnlasioner
Spirin
McKeranort
J. B. Morgen
Shaffer
National Tin Plats Company
Demmier Wied Atorm
Pat
Fttern
Rill Wrights
Mifl
Mthe
Walleville
Bruckner
Sion de Weallavilis
SrAtier
Iam
Pittabure
Jay Briseente
Blalos
Wm. Coliter
di Shou
Qulecy
Deed Teaktion
Stenehy
Peesidane
Steet Company
Jaunt Shatter
Wourceney Beebaye
Tunferiner
Col
Freich
Meetlin
McKegaport
Par
Steel Companion
Napcutics Board
Amalgamated
ammoriatiCi
Erie
Etriker
Schwab Wes
Ae Stem
J. P. Morgan
Har Harter
Unclear police legal notice from Haye City July 22
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Haye City and a deputy and attorney with references to a license and a government building. Details are garbled and names and events are not consistently identifiable. Unable to determine concrete actions, dates, or organizations.
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Haye City
H. J. Bone
Tahfed -Fitaten
Carroll
Kaufman
United States
Uoenger
Frazier Goes to Jail for Criminal Campaign Act
Rufur Frazier was sentenced this morning to fifteen years in county jail and to pay a civil fine for criminal misappropriation connected to the last municipal campaign. Convicted by a jury before Judge J. G. Sionecki, no appeal was filed. Frasier, a sanitary police force employee, was dismissed by Mayor Hughes for political services.
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Rufur Frazier
Abel
Franier
J. G. Sioneckis
W. Weber
Mughes
President Attends Funeral for Local Neighbor Leopold Hinkel
T-President Lee Kinley attended funeral services this morning for Leopold Hinkel an elderly neighbor and friend who died last night in Cantos O Daly. The service was held at the local church and was attended by family and friends.
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O. Daly
Lee Kinley
Leopold Hinkel
Man Struck by Engine at North Topeka Depot
A 22 year old colored man, Benry Smit, was struck by a Union engine near Barrt and taken to the freight depot for care. The driver reportedly muttered he did not intend to go back, while doctors said he died at the scene. Weather notes forecast storms in Chicago region for Tuesday.
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Benry Smit
Union Ie Ewlich
Garde
North Topeka
Barrt
Sfarwands
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Jes. R. Wood
Mattie R. Beals
L A Holcomb
L. Lamb Lucky
Chance
Qan
Geox
Jennings
Railroad Board
Boen
Opera Streste
Long
Schley
Judge Bergen
Belgium
Morgan
U. S
Frazier
Sionecker
Benry Smith
Shanghai
Hhutgehal
Globe
Lert Sennterne
Butt
Chieagu
Kaneas
Soaltrorth
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