Meir, Ex-San Francisco Merchant, Commits Suicide Aboard Ship
Charles M Meir former San Francisco wine merchant committed suicide aboard the vessel Carmantia as it entered port New York January 8 1909 He was wanted in San Francisco on embezzlement charges of twenty thousand dollars and had been ordered extradicted by the state department He was being brought home in custody of Detective Reynolds who had been sent to London for him when he killed himself.
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New York
Charles M. Meir
San Francisco
Viner Carmantia
Meir
Liverpool
State Department
Reynolds
London
Cavalry Oxen Drill Sparks Natives' Advance
In a staged frontier drill described by Gien Filng, thirty mounted natives ride oxen while another group of about thirty waits nearby. At a signal the two lines surge toward each other, oxen lowering heads and natives gripping spears as they collide in a controlled charge. The exercise ends with a sharp halt and orderly reassembly, highlighting oxen intelligence and endurance.
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Gien Filng
Working of the IMA Night at the Forty-second Assembly
A New York Globe report recounts a magmatic appetite at a Forty-second Assembly gathering. A party of six at a theater afterward ordered soft bread with brown toast and crabs, prompting a joking feast as one man quipped about shutting his eyes to soft crates.
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Aker
Honor Roll System Set For School Months
The article outlines an honor roll plan to publish each school month. To qualify, a pupil must attend every day, be never tardy, hold the highest grade in the department, and rank first in scholarship. a second honor requires second in scholarship. Bright students may miss eligibility due to tardiness or absence. Watch for the roll on Feb. 5.
May Live 100 Years Mrs Jennie Duncan of Haynesville
At 70 Mrs Jennie Duncan credits Electric Bitters with curing 20 years of chronic dyspepsia and restoring her strength. The tonic treats stomach liver blood and general debility and comes with a 60 cent guarantee at Nacin Dave Co. pharmacy.
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Jennie Duncan
Haynesville
Naciin Dave Co
Arizona Governor Reports Population Rise and Hooded Statehood Debate
The Arizona territorial population now sits between 146000 and 170000 as the governor notes a strong wish for statehood. He opposes merging with New Mexico, citing widespread protest and a shared territorial identity. The report records a $92341 debt cleared and a territory fund balance of $20894, with total taxable property rising by $1,991,505 and county property totaling $45,060.46.
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Arizona
Secretary of the Interior
New Mexico
Nan Mes
Tumasa
Arizons
Old Monk the Patrol Horse Languishes Over Master’s Death
In Philadelphia the patrol horse Old Monk mourns the death of his master Jan Thornton. Witnesses report the animal refuses food and work, wastes away emotionally and physically, and shows little interest since Thornton’s passing over a month ago. Authorities note the mare’s devotion and speculate on a broken heart as the cause.
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Philadelphia
Jan Thornton
Thornton
Rapa
Loyal Indians Receive Civil War Loyalty Payments
After more than 40 years, Creek Nation members who lost property in the Civil War began receiving government payments from the Loyal Creek claim. Totals ranged from a few cents to thousands, with Mushopes J. T. drawing $12,600 and Moneya Harkey receiving $2,205.65, the largest. Eight claimants received over $1,000 and the smallest payout was five dollars.
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Mushopes
J. T
India
Moneena Harkey
Tulen LT
Corned beef offer with cabbage and sauerkraut
Advertises beef portions including whole or half rounds of corned beef described as well fed and tasty. Encourages placing an order for quick delivery, noting meat will be available promptly.
Girlie Master Mariner Earns Mate Mariner Title
Jane Morgan of Philadelphia is granted the rank of mate mariner after a paused examination for U S steamer inspectors. She is deputy head of Randall Morgan and now can command an ocean liner aboard her father's steam yacht Waturus.
Boxing lesson at Halday school in Jersey City
The Church Militant reports Rev Mr Scudderen in Jersey City helps boxing to Halday school members after racing six saloonkeepers and a former champion puxthiat. The New York Times radio voice proclaims faith and works must go hand in hand.
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Church Militant
Jersey City
Mr. Scudderen
Puxthiat
Halday School
New York
Notice of Settlement for J A Garity & Company
Notice that the ship existing between J A Garity and Brown known as J A Garity & Company has been resolved. All parties indebted to the firm are urged to call at their office and settle accounts by January 1, 1906.
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J. A. Garity & Brown
J. A. Garity & Company
Centennial Hotel Under New Management Ad
The Centennial Hotel announces new management and details for board and room rates. Special monthly patrons and the contact phone are listed with no. 141 and 1161. Mes. W. E. Murchinom signals the hospitality update.
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Mes. W. E. Murchinom
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