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July 22, 1901
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Over 50,000 home seekers register for limited claims on Kiowa-Comanche lands opening Aug. 5 near Fort Sill, risking disorder amid drought and scarce resources; many unprepared campers may face distress.
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TOO MANY HOME SEEKERS.
Distress May Follow the Opening of Indian Reservations.
FORT SILL, July 21.—Disorder and distress, it is feared, will follow the actual opening of the Kiowa-Comanche lands on Aug. 5. It is now estimated that fully 50,000 people will have registered for a chance to secure one of the 13,000 claims to be awarded by lottery when the registration booths close on July 26. Thousands of persons now on the reservation who are neither mechanics nor artisans, and who have little or no money announce their intention of locating around Lawson if they fail to win a claim. Campers who came in "prairie schooners" by the thousands generally brought with them provisions sufficient only to last from five to ten days. Continued drought has caused the water to be restricted and for days a hot wind has blown over the prairies and the temperature has averaged over the 100 mark. With these conditions before them many are already beginning to grumble.
Distress May Follow the Opening of Indian Reservations.
FORT SILL, July 21.—Disorder and distress, it is feared, will follow the actual opening of the Kiowa-Comanche lands on Aug. 5. It is now estimated that fully 50,000 people will have registered for a chance to secure one of the 13,000 claims to be awarded by lottery when the registration booths close on July 26. Thousands of persons now on the reservation who are neither mechanics nor artisans, and who have little or no money announce their intention of locating around Lawson if they fail to win a claim. Campers who came in "prairie schooners" by the thousands generally brought with them provisions sufficient only to last from five to ten days. Continued drought has caused the water to be restricted and for days a hot wind has blown over the prairies and the temperature has averaged over the 100 mark. With these conditions before them many are already beginning to grumble.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Home Seekers
Indian Reservations
Land Claims
Drought
Disorder
Distress
Where did it happen?
Fort Sill, Kiowa Comanche Lands, Around Lawson
Story Details
Location
Fort Sill, Kiowa Comanche Lands, Around Lawson
Event Date
Aug. 5
Story Details
An estimated 50,000 people are registering for 13,000 claims on the Kiowa-Comanche lands opening August 5, leading to fears of disorder and distress. Many lack skills, money, or sufficient provisions amid drought and high temperatures, planning to settle around Lawson if unsuccessful.