Zamboanga Colony Leaders Rally for US Support
Observations from Mindanao report American aims to establish and maintain a loyal colony in Zamboanga with leaders from Moro, Filipino, and Chinese communities backing US rule. Isidora Mide is elected president. Michel Philippino coordinates local defense while Calixto’s body lies near Tetuan.
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Courier
Mindanao
United States of America
America
Zamboanga
Isidora Mide
Michel Iea Philippino
Tetuan
Michel Hae
Milanio Calixto
Calixto
Luzon
Aguinaldo
Michel
Zamboanga Province
Dato Mandi
Mandi
Filippinos
Tiowa
China
Zambosaga
Santa Maria
Bates
Ateff
Jolo
Bamboanga
Milanio Calixto Rs
Teutan
Verniz Fiusy
Co. B
Bamboanga Mindanao
Philippine Lands
Two Birthdays Celebrated in Quiet Home
In a March 19 incident at J. L. Lewis on W. Third Street relatives and friends gathered from country and city to toast John and W. J. Bryan's birthdays. Men were teased, a feast of chicken and devils food served, and chocolates shared as all enjoyed the festive climax. John hopes for further such events and higher ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lewis Ion W
Mar
John
W. J. Bryan
Dioner
Withiam
Real estate transfers listed for several city lots and a rural tract
Josephine Ashton and husband transfer a city lot to Olive C. Larue for 5000 dollars. Elnora F. Doll transfers a city lot to Alice Riggs for 1100 dollars. John E. Moffett transfers a city lot to Rebecca Mellewaster for 800 dollars. Oscar L Neisler transfers 672 acres in Columbia township to Heary D Stringter for 10000 dollars. Chas Rieser transfers a city lot to George Ward for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Ashton
Olive C. Larue
Elnora F. Doll
Alice Riggs
John E. Moffett
Rebecca Mellewaster
Oscar L Neisler
Heary
D. Stringter
Columbia Tp
Chas, Rieser
George Ward
Marriage Licenses and Insurance Transfer Outs in Question
The Piqua Mutual Aid and Accident Association seeks to transfer its risks and assets to Potomac Life Insurance Co. of West Virginia, operating in Washington DC. Levi Frank heirs object as stockholders seek a receiver for the Piqua concern. The company did extensive work in Indiana and raised premiums over years, with excuses for each rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua Mutual Aid and Accident Association
Potomac Life Insurance Co
West Virginia
Washington, DC
Levi Frank
Buffalo
N. Y
Piqua
Indiana
Truth impostor swindled Boston readers with bold mail scheme
A man calling himself Truth formed a deceptive cult in Boston titled Divise posing ae enciation and using newspaper ads to build a monthly income of about $30,000. Postal authorities denied mail privileges to curb the scam, while many others persist in patronizing even bolder future swindles despite widespread exposure.
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Boston
Jolly Forty Club Hosts Green Evening of Style
The Jolly Forty Club held a Green Night with forty couples in full green attire, white waistlines, and green skirts. The event featured a long dance into the early hours, midnight lunch, and a grand march of forty. Organized five months ago by O. M. Hempleman, the club charges 25 cents monthly and meets at Man Jove's Music Store rooms, with forty seven membership applications on file.
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Jolly Forty Club
Braun & Hempleman
O. M. Hempleman
Man Jove
Fayetteville Correspondence Notes Moves and Meetings
Miss Maggie Anderson stays with Mrs Minnie Looney while Alfred Looney works in California. Miss Mary Grubbs visits Miss Laura Hobbs. Rev Orcutt of Ivington Christian church to speak at Fayetteville on March 7. Free admission. M E Church meetings draw good interest with four confessions. Sunday School teachers meet at Mrs Albert Moores next Friday. Local children afflicted with chicken pox. John Mapes visits from Glenwood on school work. Mrs Thompson of Chattanooga visiting I B Long. 7th to 10th graders take an examination here Saturday.
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Courier
Maggie Anderson
Rush County
Minnie Looney
Alfred Looney
California
Mary Grubbs
Flatrock
Laura Hobbs
Orcutt
Ivington Christian Church
Christian Church of
Albert Moore
John Mapes
Glenwood
Thompson
Chatanooga
Tenn
I. B. Long's
Chief Devery Dodges Guilty Gambler Supremacy
An 1890s New York agitation over gambling exposes officials ineptitude as dens close for a day. Chief Devery refuses responsibility saying he knows nothing of gambling and will not pay. The piece praises his cautious wit and notes the double negative may equate to truth.
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New York City
Devery
New York
Desolate Brookville Home After Missing Girl Case
Almost three years since Mary McCullum, a girl near Brookville Indiana, ran away and was not heard from. The Enquirer recalls the deserted home and two brothers who searched for her, both dying of consumption within a month of each other. The family is left in desolation as the mother nears death.
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Mary McCullum
Brookville Ind
Sunday’s Enquirer
Weather Prophet Predicts Severe Storms in February
Rev Irt R Hicks of St Louis foresees a fierce storm and bitter cold on the 16th and 17th with further unpleasant visitations around the 22nd.
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Irt R. Hicks
St. Louis
Unjust Criticism Over Fairview School Visit
Rush County trustees invited teachers on March 2 1990 to visit nearby schools then met March 3 at the Joint Institute in Rushville. A Noble Township teacher reported floors strewn with eatables and poor children in lower rooms. The speaker disputed claims of hunger and defended Fairview School.
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Washington and
Noble Townships
Rush County
Aboose
Rushville
Noble
Fairview
Falmouth
Avs
Paarr
Local notes from Bentonville community
Mrs. Loder is much better. Mrs. Irvin visited Indianapolis last week. A short city residence improves people. Mrs. Hiram Shipley hosted Mrs. Chas Lamberson Mrs. George Weaver Mrs. Wash Kemmer and Mrs. Ida Powell for a traditional old fashioned taffy pulling. Chas Lamberson traveled to Greenfield and Indianapolis on Thursday.
Local social notes from Milton and nearby towns
Cyrus Philpott and wife visit brother James Philpott and wife in Milton. Nellie Manlove visits cousin Emm Lynch in Cambridge City. Mrs Nettie Freeman conducts an examination. Eunice Manlove returns to school after illness. Theo Wimmer of Arcadia visits relatives and recalls Emory Manlove’s farm. A daughter born to Herman Messersmith and wife. Several pupils took exams last Saturday. Mrs James Grey and daughter host visitors.
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Cyrus Philpott
Nielia Green
Milton
James Philpott
Fred Sizelove
James Grey
John L. Manlove
Lewis Leffingwell
Nellie Manlove
Emm Lynch
Cambridge City
Nettie Freeman
John T. Manlove
Charley Ferguson
Frank Florea
John Coyne Jr
Eunice Manlove
Theo Wimmer
Arcadia
Hamilton Co
Emory Manlove
Herman Messersmith
Lizzie Manlove
Linda Albert
Calvin Myers
Waited For The Next Round Tale From A Night Home
A well known local resident returning late from town entered his sleeping room and stood undecided. His wife asked him to sleep, he replied to wait for the next round and to catch it. He had consumed too much liquor and the room felt a blur.
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Union
Franklin
James
Lewis Withdraws From Connersville Township Trustee Race
Charles 8. Lewis announced his withdrawal from the Connersville Township Trustee race with reasons and thanks to supporters. A misplacement caused the card to not appear. the note expresses regrets and notes his straightforward campaign until his decision.
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Charles
Lewis
Connersville
United States may purchase Danish West Indies islands
The article states a strong belief the U S will buy from Denmark the islands of St Thomas and St Croix in the West Indies. It notes the islands strategic location for access to extended dominions and that three million dollars is thought necessary.
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United States
Denmark
St. Thomas
St. Croix
West Indies
Odd Fellows Visit Connersville for Grand Fayette County Meeting
The Fayette County Odd Fellows held a grand meeting in Connersville drawing about 500 from Guttenburg Falmouth Everton Fayette and Harrison Lodges. W H Leedy spoke at Andre Theatre with Mrs Elizabeth Stanley and Miss Fie Achey contributing.
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Odd Fellows
Fayette County
Connersville
Central Ave
Fifth St
Glenwood Band
Elizabeth Stanley
Liberty
Fie Achey
Rebeckah
Fayette Lodge
Guttenburg
Harrison
Everton
Fayette
Milton Trusler
Charles McGraw
D. G. M. Jessop
Richmond
Edward Higham
Adam Rotherme
Hearts of the Blue Ridge at Opera House
The colored quartet performs in Hearts of the Blue Ridge at the Andre Theatre on March 24. Hal Reid presents a strong pastoral drama featuring Miss Dorothy Lewis as Missy Carter and a notable supporting company.
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Opera House
Missy Carter
Dogs of War and Catalpa Lumber Note
Dogs have been used in war for 2 500 years and are trained to carry munitions and guard sentries. A pamphlet quotes Dr John Warder on Catalpa tree hardiness and durable lumber. Heath Roller mills at Milton will be sold at public auction on Monday March 26 by W J Noble auctioneer.
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John Warder
American Forestry Association
Warder
Heath
Milton
W. J. Noble
Henry Baker Dies of Pneumonia at 46
Henry Baker aged 46 died at his North Central Avenue home on Saturday after about three weeks illness from pneumonia. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon by Rev. H. N. Mount, with interment at Milton. Members of his fraternal orders escorted the casket from the residence to the cemetery.
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Henry Baker
North Central Avenue
Baker
H. N. Mount
Milton
Garrison Creek Notes on Local Moves and Health News
Clifford Stevens will work the coming season for William Heron near the city. Charley Selby moved to Mer. Coltrain’s vacant place. Mrs. E K Burgoyne gripped by the grip. Dr. R W Sipe visited Fayetteville. Will Matney stocks wood for another year. Ed Thoman children ill. Mrs. Abner Stevens poorly. Quarterly Conference at U B Church March 24 at two. Services Sat to Sun. likely protracted. Dora Stevens visited Mary Bryan. Burl Eddy and family called on W L Stevens. Willard Hadley and Thos Sawyer visiting neighbors. I D Revalee trip to Conntersville.
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Suce
the Courier
Clifford Stevens
William Heron
Charley Selby
Mer
Coltrain
Willie Coltrain
R. W. Sipe
Fayetteville
E. K. Burgoyne
Will Matney
J. M. Caster
Ed Thoman
Abner Stevens
Clara Handley
U. B
Dora Stevens
Everton
Mia
Mary Bryan
Burl Eddy
Master Austin
W. L. Stevens
Willard Hadley
Thos. Sawyer
I. D. Revalee
Conenersville
Community notes and letters from Connersville area
The Courier lists local updates including purchases from Manlove & Bon in Connersville, farm sales and visits across Ruahville Cambridge Lyons Station and Indianapolis. It notes a post office letter list for March 1, 1900, a Spanish War Stamp Tax repeal push, and a Nailtown Sunday School reorganization meeting set for March 25 at 2 30 p m.
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Wich-Awaer Fay
Etfi CO
Frank W. Dye
Lena Ayers
Jos. A. White
Daisy Sacre
Yalta
Bentonville
Oddfellows
Grand County Meeting
Hearts OF the Blue Ridge
Dogs OF War
Garrison Creek
John Caldwell
Manlove & Bon
Charles Wattie
Ruahville
J. J. Cole
Charles Newland
Reese Eby
Dan Fiant
Indianapolis
Lockhart
L. N. Green
Frank Fossett
Pip
Ed. Hedges
Frank
Joes Whittaker
Connersvile
Ind
Lena Ayres
Nellie Brockman
W. C. Jackson
Elvin Kellogg Corsa Miller
Jack Moffett
Charley
Sas
Nailtown
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