Trouble for ex enumerators in Maryland fraud case
Washington April 2 1901 four or five ex enumerators of St Marys county Md arrested for fraud in census reports. They allegedly listed dead and nonresidents boosting counts to gain pay and reap political advantage. Merriam vows strict prosecution and wider probes amid calls for reform and tensions over Maryland politics and a looming state census.
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Washington, D. C
The
Courier
William R. Merriam
St. Mary's County
Maryland
St. Mary’s
Merriamius
Commonwealth
South Carolina
New Mexico Vast Resources and Prospects Explored
Special to the Courier from San Luis Obispo, March 30. Alice Moupe surveys New Mexico and Arizona from the Rio Grande to San Simon valley, noting deserts, mirages, potential irrigation, mining, and border issues. She cites Deming as a gateway, Cochise’s Head landmark, and the seven cities legend, with reflections on Pueblo culture and cattle prosperity.
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Texas
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Congress
Gadaden Purchase
Nuno de Guzman
New Spain
Guzman
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Baca
Navaurez
Florida
Culiacan
Coronado
United States
Deming
Mexico
Pueblos
Stein’s Pass
Arizona
San Simon Valley
Cochise
San Simon
Sante Fe
Alice Moupe
Indiana House Act Sets Teachers Minimum Wages
The Indiana General Assembly enacts a minimum wage for teachers in public schools and institutes. Wages are set at 2.5 cents times the teacher's general average on the highest license grade. Violations by school officers carry fines up to 100 dollars per offense. The act does not affect current contracts or fix regular pay for attendance.
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General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Letter List Items Uncalled for in Comneraville Post Office
The letter list for the Comneraville Indiana post office for the week ending April 1 shows several names uncalled: Emery Carver, J. Herbert, L. Hayward, Milan Marshall, Willie McDowell, and others. The notice lists these residents as remaining uncalled.
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Ind
Ivan
Eee
Emery Carver
J. Herbert
W. L. Hayward
Milan Marshall
Willie McDowell
Daum Sanitorium Expands With Bath House Gym Lab X Ray
The Daum Sanitorium enlarges with a brick and stone building forty five by fifty six feet. The lower floor will house a bath house and skilled staff will operate it. The second floor will include a gymnasium, electrical rooms, offices and a chemical micro lab. A powerful X Ray machine is being custom built to rival any in Indiana. The upgrades promise a premier health resort attracting applicants from the region.
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Daum
Butha
Indiana
Aguinaldo Captured by Funston in Philippine Campaign
General Fred Funston and a mix of American and Filipino troops trapped and captured Aguinaldo after a six day march through swamps and jungles. Aguinaldo swore allegiance to the United States, was brought to Manila, and Funston was promoted to Brigadier General for the feat. The capture led to many rebels surrendering and pledging loyalty.
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Philippines
Fred Funston
Kansas
Aguinaldo
U.S
McKinley
Funston
Manila
United States
McArthur
Washington
Royally Entertained at Misa Butine Social
Misa Eva Butine hosted a Thursday party for guest Miss Evelyn D Dunen of Oxford Ohio. The event featured games music and a guessing contest with ads shown on the wall for firm names. Winners and prizes noted with a medallion prize to Eva Martin and a linen AB A book as booby prize.
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Misa Eva Butine
Evelyn D'Dunen
Oxford
Ohio
Eva Martin
Edith Dane
Jake Hassler
Mise Martin
Brattain
Zulu
Grace Butine
Eva
Will Enos
Stella Hall
Tina McCreedy
Lelia
Elvira Harrison
Inez Pigman
Mesers
Charlie Miller
Bert Newkirk
Jake
Ernie Haester
Will
George Shillinger
Clifford Brattain
Claude Sandstrom
Jack Edwards
Death's Harvest: infant deaths and a pneumonia victim
The two month old child of Frank Dye died Sunday at Merrifield’s farm from prematura causes. The Ariens infant died Monday on Tenth Street linked to a prior gas explosion. Sanford Castleman, 52, died of pneumonia on Ohio Avenue. He belonged to Mt Zion Baptist church and the G A R. survived by a wife, three daughters, two sons. Funeral services Thursday afternoon with interment in the city cemetery.
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Frank Dye
Merrifield
Village Creek Church
D. ‘T. Hedges
James Ariens
Ths
Tenth Street
Mr. Ariens
Sanford Castleman
Ohio Avenue
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Formulated in Monticello IL
A practicing physician in Monticello Illinois prepared Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The note mentions Aak Ward Jemisou in connection with the preparation.
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Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
Aak
Easter Services and Ch urch News At Grand Avenue M E Church
Easter programs fill Grand Avenue M E Church schedule with choir, Sunday School topics, Epworth League programs, and a 5 30 Easter morning prayer meeting. Citywide church notes announce Rev E A White and Rev J S Baily reassignment and future pastorate prospects.
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Grand Ave
M. E
Jesus
Epworth League
Goldie Rudicel
Gertie Hollowell
Lexington
Indianapolis
E. A. White
Connersville
Maysville
Kentucky
Baily
Second Mary
White
Grand Avenue M. E
Grand Avenue Epworth League
Geo. Darsie
M. E. Church
Real estate transfers between local residents and entities
List of property transactions including deeds between Joseph and Marvin Taylor in Harrison Township, Chas Mount with Nancy Reid, Cary Toney with Levi Green, David Hedgus to James, Bruce to Andrew Young, Josephine King to Jacob Huber, Virgil Tevis to G B Oliver, Edward Austed to Harry Zerung, Mount to Benjamin Gerling, and Andrew Young to Daniel Price. Prices range from 475 to 21008 for various lots and tracts in Harrison and Connersville townships and City properties.
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Joseph Taylor
Marvin Taylor
Harrison Tp
Chas. Mount
Nancy Reid
City
Cary Toney
Levi V. Green
David Hedgus
James New Lot
East
Connersville
Chas
M. Bruce
Andrew Young
Knights of Pythias reports state wide membership gain
Frank Bowera grand keeper of records and estates completes the Grand Lodge annual report showing a net increase of 2374 members across the state.
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Frank Bowera
Escate
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
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