Lottery Draw Doubling of Names Drawn Draws in Oklahoma Lead
Crowds of Kansans and others gathered as two thousand names were drawn in a great lottery. The Oklahoma district led, with many participants from Wichita and surrounding towns. Reported incidents included a reunion plan by a questioned fiancé and a hopeful romance tied to a winning ticket, as spectators watched live draws and awaited results amid excitement and speculation.
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Rene
Ecenne Alyy
Ysterday
Binny
Lawtan
Joseph Foreges
Ryuneville
Fel
Ea Cox
Geloesrile
Tex
Charles W. Smith
Arapahat Cousty
Odl
Hiewineom
Frank R Anderson
Kinorwa
Towa
Thertueon
Mumete
Tad
Chris P. Bates Alvord
Samuel Mebisvens
Dotn
Wiillameon
Holden
Deniel W. Cooper
Ton
W. Cooney
St Louia
Ala
Ed Sherman
Sterling FH Coffey
Mempoy
Tes
Gettferth
Quincy
Thomas McThermodt
Withite
Kan
Whiny
Wichita
HB. McDonald
WF. Huger
St. Louis
James le Cordis Denison
Albert L. Beatty
Medicine Lodge
Kam
B.D. Atbert
Exielline
J. M. McKinsey
Logannpett
Ind
Tukey
Frankin County
Ohio
Swen Weston
Newton
Charles E Holwick
A Turker
SB Beast
Humboldt
Bassey
Wellington
Ean
Fletcher Meex
Whitabore
Marion A. Dobbs
Wise County
F Cook
Paragould
Ark
W C. Winslow
Tara. Kirbull
Ben. B Marthe
Whehits
Kun
Natchez
Fortunate Kansans Names in Lawton District Land Opener
A special Star dispatch from El Reno lists numerous Kansan residents connected with land operations in Lawton district. Names include Guy B. Griswold Sienty H Beans E. Pons Virgi Sith Samuel MrKibbets A. Hackworth and many others across Topeka Salina Iola Wellington and Wichita areas. The report begins with the Eb Repo district names drawn today and cites towns like Topeka Lawrence El Dorado and Parsons among others.
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Raneus City
el Reno
Baynettle
Dransman
Yoder
Jonny Balnem
Chances
Peter Webber
la Crossa
James 5
Jonnnon
Hackavy
Arvid Peppy
Parsons
Ruth & Adams
Mound City
Rowan Mt
Peyton
Overland Pontion
Clear Water
Chas Seis
el Dorado
Johnnyne
Harry Wseheli
Lee Vermi
About Miss Beals and the El Reno claim
Miss Alutte Helen Beal an operator in the Wichita exchange of the Kiness and Misswiri Telephone company drew claim No 2 in the Laeton district. The land is valued at 0.000. Beals is showered with congratulations as the news reached Miss Marie and others at the Beacon. The report notes Beals minorly twisted lore about El Reno and a private family stay, recounting a day trip and a horse incident. Details cover Beals background, family, and prior work in Kansas City, with a rumor of the El Reno claim and a lighthearted tone about the unconfirmed story.
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Alutte Helen Beal
Wichita Telephone Exchange
Kiness and Misswiri Telephone Company
Lawton
el Reno
Matt
Laeton
Mise Besis
Mise McKinzie
Tivervide Park
Ana
Mattie
Jane
Kansac
Cit
Exchange
Mra L. J. Bente
Tnta-City
Tsast
South Terkel Siest
Harper
Sullayter
O. T
Kansas City
Sfiliwaree
Myrtle
Dioty
Bley Seale
Enmpantons
Charles Vv
Akerland
Kanes City
Mian Beals
Tor
Akerlind
Wien
Hafr
First Day of Oklahoma Homestead Lottery Draw
Thousands gathered in El Reno and Weatherford to witness the opening day of the U S homestead lottery. James Woods of Weatherford won the capital prize of 25000 dollars after 1000 names were drawn, with about 20 000 to 30 000 spectators enduring the heat as officials and reporters recorded the results amid security patrols.
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Reng
Dows
Geitnesren
Botes
Tickete
Caine
Col. Dyer
Lawton
Col Dyer
James TH Woods
Weatherford
Woods
Minois
Norton
Kas
Ina
el Reno
Kinmet's Hardware
Kimpets
Immet
Okta
Nit
United Stazen Sturehas
Barry Thompson
Arkansas Tin Winchester
Mattie Beals
Wichita
Colonel Dyer
Geimaarsiea
Oklahoma
Kansas
Howey
Oklahoma City Girl Married in Quiet Ceremony
Fragmentary notes indicate a local Oklahoma City girl was married in a small event described on the newspaper page. Details about the participants or exact date are not clear in the readable text.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Prices Rise as Drought Strains Chicago Markets
Chicago July 30 The post reports drought driven inflation in produce with vegetables doubling in price from last year Poultry veal and eggs deteriorating demand falls while fruit costs rise threatening canning crops Potatoes jump from 20 to 40 cents to 1261 30 per bushel and 30 cent shortages hit dry peas and beans Wholesale prices show perishable goods turning over as grocers and dealers struggle to stock orders amid high costs
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Chicago
Post
South Water Street
Drouth
Topeka woman Edith Henderson wins El Reno land prize
Edith M. Henderson of 1112 Monroe street worked at the Santa Fe office on Topeka’s Monroe street. She drew No. 43 in the El Reno land lottery, registered in Lawton district, and may select a valuable prize. Henderson expressed disbelief yet joy, plans land selection, and will return tonight to Oklahoma to prove up on land worth about 15000 dollars. Other Topeka winners include William Cook, a Civil War veteran, and Santa Fe workers Millard B. Stitt and Samuel McKibben, each drawn in the Lawton district and awaiting forthcoming details.
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Edith M. Henderson
Monroe Street
el Reno
Lawton
The
State Journal
Milas Henderson
Miss Henderson
Senta Fe
Harold R. Jansem
1 Santa Fe
Prise
Sig
Waheed i
Joueaa
Fretett
Senta Pe
Clay Street
Buel
R. Cogr
Williams St. Cook
North Kiein Street
Biate Journal
Cook
Eleventh
Kansas Cavalry
Thomas Moonlight
Fara
Shawnee
Jefferson Counties
Topeka
Be J. Cook
Colorado National Guilds
la Inborer
Stitt
Millard B. Stitt
Santa Fe
West Locust Forest
el Reng
Awanlle
Russ McCoy
Hartlet McCoy
Fillmore Street
Recemr Ey
Leland Ste
SANTA
Samuel Mekinben
Mr. McKibben
Mckibben
Admiral Kimberly asks to be excused from Schley court
Washington July 30 a letter arrives at the navy department from Admiral Kimberly seeking excusal from the Schley court of inquiry due to ill health. He is reported to suffer heart trouble. Secretary Lane has the appeal. The matter involves the Mather from home In Higham interral committee. Navy officials say the letter has not yet been officially received.
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Washington
Navy Department
Kimberly
Schley Court of Inquiry
Lane
Atta
Mather
Higham
Interral Tee
Mason and Greene Seek Supreme Bench in Seventh District
State politicians deny a feud between Henry P. Mason of Garden City and Justice Greene of Harvey County for the supreme bench. Senator Fred Dumont Smith says Mason has broad support and there will be no fight with Greene, with Doster’s seat vacancy shaping the contest. The Seventh district hopes a fair split with Greene and Mason, backed by the district, will prevail.
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Henry P. Mason
Garden City
Justice Greene
Harvey County
Supreme Bench
Mason
Greene
Fred Dumont Smith
Smith
Friends of
Ma—son
Harvey
Ellis
Mason and
Welch and
McFarland
Dotters Place
Pirot
Judge Cunningham
Secretary Lone Jefe Goes On Vacation In July
Washington reports Secretary Lone Jefe will take his annual vacation in New Exp land. Assistant Secretary Hackett will be absent, with Admiral Crowninshield acting as secretary of the navy. Admiral Sebiey prepares his case as James Parker seeks permission to examine logs and records related to Parker’s movements. The court, presided by Dewey, plans to convene September 12 with Benbar likely to attend.
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Washington
Lone Jefe
Hackett
Crowninshield
Pureau of Navigation
Navy
Sebiey
James Parker
Department
Parker
Hhem
Mires Dewey
Admiral Benbar
Benbar
Big Swindle Reported by Chicago Corn King
George H. Phillips reports to postal authorities an alleged massive con involving promoters in New York and a fake $92,000,000 corn pool scheme. Inspector Stuart is to investigate the claims of elaborate deception tied to September corn dealings.
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Chicago
George H. Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Stuart
Mercury Struggling to Regain Lofty Foothold
Mercury shows a limited uptick this morning with unsettled conditions predicted tonight and Tuesday. Local weather notifications warn of possible thunderstorms and northerly winds around six miles per hour as conditions stabilize.
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Mercury
Welock
Conference Still On War In Progress At Garfield Park
July 30 The article notes a continuing conference in Pittaburg with weather forecasts for Kansas including partly cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms. A concert band appearance is listed at Garfield Park with admission 2 cents for adults and 20 cents for children.
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Pittaburg
Dinenswon
Wat Evers
Kansas
Garfield Park
Nation in Jail as Gov Stanley Frees Conditionally
Mrs Nation remains jailed while Gov Stanley commutes her sentence and accepts a fine and costs in installments. Commissioners approve the payment plan of 145 dollars to the county. The long court record details her release under conditions and the bond drawn up.
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Carrie Nation
Bob
Stepany
Eveshanti
Mrs Naki
Guy
Sanier
Fintay
Stanley
Mather
Comtaipstianeen
Amey
Dane
Suny
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Tote Geo
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Smith Center
A Fleming
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Wathener
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Oxford
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Council Grove
Christin Rohlmann
Miss Beals
Absenice
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New York
el Ratio
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Pretty Girl
Edith Henderson
W. Kouns
Joseph P. Whale
Schley Court
Doster
Schley
Nation
Gov. Stanley
Agtes
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Aareoratt Hover
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