Washington Centenary Echoes in Harrison Immigration Debate
Washington dispatch recounts James E. Watson from Indiana returning to Congress amid plans for immigration reforms. Prof. Job R. Commons appointed to study immigration, with Watson backing a supervised, selective system. Describes centennial celebrations in the capital, architecture debates, and a grand White House procession led by General Miles and legislators.
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the Courier
James E. Watson
Washington
Lushville
Indiana
Congress
Watson
Republi
Wataga
Job. R. Commons
Commons
Alaro Fn
Winchester
Poe
Fern
United States
White House
Mra. Harrison
Hove
Macfarland
Columbis
Rand
Nelson A. Miles
Wm. P. Frye
Maine
Apitol
Richardson
Tennessee
Philadelphia
Payne
District of Columbia
McComas
Daniel
Hear
Christan and Church Socials in Connersville Scene
The town’s Christian groups gathered at Root’s Hall on December 13 for a reception honoring banner classes. Speakers Dr W B Slutz and Rev F S Tincher addressed the audience as youth leaders and teachers hosted the event. Also noted: Elijah’s Brook Cherith sermon at the Christian church and announcements of upcoming church publications and events.
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M. E
Root’s Hall
Alex’ Matacy
Maurice Becker
B. V. Hawkins
Gathren
W. B. Slutz
F. 8. Tincher
William Ochiltree
Burt Cortleyow
Sam Swift
Brook
Cherith
George Dareie
Christian Church
Elijah
Brook Cherith
Christmas Entertainment at Harrieburg Church Event
The Christian Sunday School at Harrieburg hosts a Christmas entertainment and tree event at the Christan church Monday evening next week. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Professor Lippit
M.E. Church
Everton
Harrisburg Christian
Christian
Harrieburg
Christan Church
Wayne County Farmers Meeting at Cambridge Benefit
The Wayne County farmers meet will be held at Cambridge to benefit attendees. Local business leaders encourage participation by advertising in the Osaka area newspaper to mobilize the community.
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Wayne County Farmers
St Cambri
Thoes
Lecture on The Passion Play Impresses High School Students
Mrs. Preston H Rensler spoke to the high school on the Oberammergau passion play, detailing its vow driven origin and open air tableaux. She described key scenes from Christ's life to the crucifixion and resurrection, noting the play’s tradition of village participation and its impact on listeners. Next Friday morning Rev. W B Sluts will give a lecture to the school.
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Preston H Rensler
Oberammergau
Christ
Mary
Bethany
Thorne
Render
W. B. Sluts
Achgal
Courier Subscription Rates and Local Maps Listed
The Courier and New York Tribune and several affiliated publications offer annual subscriptions at varied prices from $1 to $1.60. The list also includes references to Inland Poultry Journal and Ohio Farmer, plus a map of Fayette County, indicating a mix of periodical subscriptions and regional materials.
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Courier and
New York Tribune
Courier and Commercial
Tribune
Courier
Courier and Inland Poultry
Journal of Gee Ear
Courier and Household Journal
Ker
Indianapolis Jourtoe
Rer
Cincinnati
Eauire
Ohio
Fayette
Indiana Health Report Reveals Statewide Mortality Figures
State health board filed the annual mortality report showing 35,458 deaths in Indiana with a general rate of 14.09 per 1000. City rate was 45.03 while rural districts stood at 13.5. 12,498 deaths were due to preventable diseases and 2,644 from pulmonary tuberculosis. Typhoid caused 1,431 deaths out of 30,000 cases. violence accounted for about 1,500 deaths. City rates listed: Indianapolis 16.5, Evansville 15.0, Fort Wayne 13.3, Terre Haute 15.7.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Evansville
Fe Wayne
Terre Haute
Milton, Kate Caldwell Return Home After Illness
Mrs. Kate Caldwell, previously very ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lou Johnson in Chissgo, returned home Friday and is improving. John Shissler dies at his Richmond home of consumption. his remains are brought here for burial. The article notes local movements, a Calico Carnival, and a lecture by Mr. John P. Brown on timber and forest preservation with remarks echoed by the Bun Telegram.
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the Courier
Kate Caldwell
Har
Lou Johnson
Chissgo
J. North
Mérle
Richmond
John Shissler
George Small
Plummer
Micxes Katherine Hosheur
Lala Ferguson
Mesers
Albert Newmann
Frank Cummings
Faust” Pisy
M. E. Church
Kineley
Willis Leverton
Aaron Crawford
Bun-Telegram
John P. Brown
Commercial Club
Indiana
United States
Ira Pacelug
Mr. Brown
Courier Office
Russian Alphabet Has Thirty Five Letters
A report notes the alphabet used in Russia comprises thirty five letters. It outlines that this includes the addition of certain letters not found in the earlier form and discusses linguistic implications for literacy and education.
Club Notes Highlight German Themed Christmas Meetings
The Clio Club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. B. F. Thiebaud’s home on Virginia Avenue with a German themed program by Mrs. H. T. Thomas, Mrs. E. W. Anstead, and Mrs. Leander Langston. A toy gift drawing and evergreen decorations followed. Cary Club, New Century Club, and other groups planned further holiday meetings with literary work, lunches, and programs focusing on Germany and Anglo-Saxondom.
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Clio Club
B. F. Thiebaud
Virginia Avenue
H. T. Thomas
E. W. Anstead
Leander Langston
Cary Club
Maurice Becker
Germany
Fran Houghtos
Frau Becker
Frau Lair
Karte
Aneter Zacken
Weeke
Gurken
Wienerwurat
Pretzels
W.8. Rowe
Calvin Ochiltree
U. S
George Darele
Raine
Maree William Seeks Warm Clothes in Charity Request
In a 19th century style notice, Maree William asks for an overcoat beaver hat pair of britches a weekit undere coat and shoes in poor condition plus ten cents for a dram. The plea reflects a colored citizen seeking basic garments and small aid from the era.
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Maree William
7 Colored Citizen
Atlanta
Indiana school expansion and funding totals reported
Within the last year Indiana added 233 new school houses amid rising costs. Total tuition revenue for 1900 reached 7.061 million dollars with 3.097 million paid to teachers. County agents and local officials are cited. other notes include laundry items and a brief remark on ancient Chinese chronology.
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Indiana
Iowan
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