Vast Chagai Agency of Baluchistan Described in Antiquarian Detail
The article surveys Chagai Agency in Baluchistan, detailing its remote arid land, three districts Nushki Chagai and Western Sinjirant, nomadic life of Baluch tribes with Mengal ties, Registan sand waste with deep wells and deadly crossings, Mahomedan rites, intertribal feuds, brave sword blades, long hair customs, and declining cultivation as one moves west toward Quetta.
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Baluchistan
Kalat
Quetta-Pishin
Zhob
Seralat Sibi
Chagai
Afghhanistan
Persia
Nushki
Brahul
Baluch
Nushhki
Mengal
Great Britain
Tommun
Alsfield
Quetta
Vanderbilt’s rise from Staten Island boatman to rail baron
A biography of Cornelius Vanderbilt recounts his early struggles on New York Harbor, forming a reliable reputation with locals, winning a military contract in 1813, and building a shipping empire. It notes his later shift to railroads, philanthropy, and his death in 1877 as America’s wealthiest man.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Staten Island
Vanderbilt
Cornelius
New York Harbor
Alept
Parante
New York
Elizabeth
N. J
United States
Albany
Hudson
Delaware
Long Island Sound
California
Harlem Road
New Haven
Hudson River
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Deeme
America
Madison C. Peters
Great Saving. Aunt Dinah’s Ebony Brush Bargain
In a brief rustic chat, Aunt Dinah questions Deacon Ebony about his black attire while he boasts frugality. He claims one brush serves as hat, hair, clothes, shoe, and flesh brush, underscoring thrift in daily paraphernalia.
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Dinah
Deagon Ebony
Deacon Ebony
Indiana Nurses Gather for State Conference Close
Miss Bessie Graham of South Bend chosen as delegate to National Nurses meeting in Chicago June 5 to 7. Indiana Red Cross reports about 42 nurses ready for service in case of war or calamity. Dr. Oliver P. Terry discusses vaccines and treatments. Mrs. Margaret C. Peeke reports on visiting nurses in Indianapolis districts. Susan Kissell and Francis Ott speak on education and community nursing. Elks State Reunion prizes announced for Anderson May 22-24 with parades and band contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Nurses’ Association
Lafayette
Bessie Graham
South Bend
Indiana Association
National Association of Nurses
Chicago
Red Cross Committee
State Association
Indiana
Terre Haute
Richmond
South Wend
Oliver P. Terry
Margaret C. Peeke
Susan Kissell
Francis Ott
Morocco
Madison County
B. F. Alford
Elks Home
Metropolitan Band
Anderson Lodge
Frank B. Foster
Anderson
Alvin Padgett
Elwood
Alexandria
Andersoéh
Gus Jaubert
Indiana Trust Companies Hold $93.86 Million In Assets
A state report shows 119 Indiana trust firms as of March 1 with total assets of 93,863,999.87. Key figures include bank discounts 51,055,121.51 and due from banks funds 11,979,043.76, along with capital stock 16,980,972.18 and general deposits 61,105,040.33.
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Indiana
Harry L. Arnold
Banking Department
Office of the Auditor of State
Arnold
Worlth
Second Call for Funds to Meet May Bills in Indiana
Indiana state officials prepare a second call for funds from county treasurers after April 4 receipts fell short of expectations. The April 6 report showed total receipts of 380145.16 dollars with Parke County contributing 6000, far above many peers. Prison warden Fogarty reports Michigan City prison doubled binder twine production to meet farmers' demand, with capacity of three million pounds and over a million sold.
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Indiana
State House
Parke County
E. J. Fogarty
Michigan City
Eastern Star Opens Indiana Grand Chapter Session
Eight hundred delegates attend the opening session of the Indiana grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Indianapolis. Mrs. Anna Robinson of Winchester elected grand matron and Hoy EB Tillard of Martinsville elected grand patron. Reports show chapter charters signed in multiple towns and progress on the home for the order. Grand secretary notes $2,656.20 from the home tax and grand treasurer reports $9,539.46 in treasury.
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Indiana
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Indianapolis
Temple
Eastern Star
Anna Robinson
Winchester
Hoy EB. Tillard
Martinsville
Carrie V. Halbruge
Rockport
Kook
Lyons
Hammond
Cloverdale
Shoals
Nappanee
Prenant
Gary
Judson
Huortul
Joseph de McCann
Monticello
Ransford
Fanning
Indiana House approves pension bills for state veterans
The Indiana House passed a cleanup of pension legislation listing beneficiaries from various state regiments with specified dollar amounts. The article also notes guidance on using schoolhouses for voter registration if schools are not in session, with May 9 as the first registration day and boards planning central locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Indiana
Frank Saurpus
William H. Doty
Lafayette Hratton
Oliver W. Sweet
Andrew V. Mitchell
Sumner Curtiy
Nancy J. Tracy
Grigsby Tracy
Jeremiah H. Taylor
Balaam C. Hornaday
Charles W. Riggs
Francis M. Cox
John Denny
Daniel Burker
Highty
Sarah H. Cunningham
Adam B. Cunningham
Francis M. Ward
Samuel T. Mills
Jennie West
Jacob West
Indiana Battery
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Greathouse
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Rou
Kandahar
Reygistan
Suleomie
Tsa Chah
Aaluch Lewel
Boatman
Parie
France
102Nd
Seine
24Th Infantry
Conference OF Nurses
Graham
National Association
Eastern Star Meeting
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