Coming Elections to Name Senate and House Members
A survey of state races outlines upcoming contests for U S senators and the next house of representatives. It notes retiring senators, vacancies to be filled, and expected battles in Illinois New York Indiana Wisconsin Kansas and other states with party clashes shaping timelines and nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Congress
T. Morgan
Alabama
James A. Berry
Artansay
Edward O. Wolcott
Col
Anthony Higgins
Delaware
George
Idaho
Shelby M Cullom
Sli
James F. Wilson
Iowa
John Martin
William Lindsay
Kentucky
Bieceivon Caffrey
Louisiana
William P. Mrye
Maine
George F. Hoar
Massachusette
James McMillan
Michigan
William D
Minnesota
James McLaurin
Bisensaippi
Thomas ©. Power
Montana
Mandersor
Nebraska
William le Coeandtier
New Hampshire
John R. Me. Merson
New Jersey
M W. Ransom
Macth Carolina
Joseph N. Dolph
Oregon
Matcus F. Dixon
Rhode Island
Matthew C. Mentine
South Carolina
Richard F. Peeti@eeew
South Dakota
Isham G. Harris
Seaseien
Richard Coke
Texas
Eppa Merten
Virginia
J. N. Camden
West Virginia
Joseph M. Carey
Wyoming
Washington
Greer
Wilson
Col. Martin
Eppa Masten
Sen
Err Lindsay
Walthall
Semerai
Supreme Court
Ierzat
Wraiiiie
Tatestician
Progeess
Paty
Shelby M. Cullom
Cade
Altgeld
William BR. Aiorrison
William M
Black and
Hunter
Cullom
Illinois
Superintendent of Public Instruction
University of Illinois
State Senate
Bower House
Wisconsin
Bennett Law
Tower of Insurance and Railroad
Bowa
Mme
Tom Greer
Adéter
McMumn
Annery
Glen
Don M. Dickinson
Houk
Joseph M. Caney
Shoup
Higgins
Senate
Nevada
Colorado
Silent Senate Honors Senator Vance in Washington Funeral
The senate paid tribute to North Carolina's Senator Vance with resolutions and an honorary pallbearer group including Morrill Sherman Harris and McPherson. The service in the senate chamber featured a pine-filled scene, prayers by Rev Dr Hoge, and a procession to the Pennsylvania depot for transport to Asheville. The funeral party included family, senate and house committees, and North Carolina citizens.
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Washington
Senate
Vance
North Carolina
Morrill
Sherman
Harris
McPherson
Capitol
United States
House
Supreme Court
Lamont
Julian Pauncefote
Moses D. Hoge
Richmond
Pennsylvania
Asheville
N. C
Richmond & Danville
Fatal Explosion at Bainbridge Sawmill Kills Two
Springfield Ohio April 18 a boiler exploded at Breece's sawmill near Bainbridge killing Frank Breece and Nate Weatherby and injuring four others. Engineer Weatherby started the engine after noon. Everhart Martin Roslin Houston were among the injured. loss estimated at $2,000.
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Springfield
Breece
Bainbridge
Frank Breece
Nate Weatherby
Engineer Weatherby
Everhart
Martin
Roslin
Houston
Riot at Detroit water works ends in bloodshed
In Detroit on April 20 a wage dispute with 500 Polish laborers led to a riot as Sheriff Collins and six deputies tried to remove tools. Two men were killed, eighteen wounded, including Sheriff Collins and foreman George Cathey. Several rioters were shot as the crowd overwhelmed police before responders pulled survivors from a flooded excavation.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Water Board
John Pilat
Andrea Karnotski
W. H. Burch
Charles P. Collins
Wayne County
Andrew Eski
Bulletin Asck
Joseph Grabowski
Michael Kauaschfski
John Kappschmidt
Fred Alfred
Andrew Bersig
George Cathey
George Ely
John Russell Fisher
William F. Frise
W. E. Frise
Tony Darekowiak
Lawrenz Kulwicki
Joseph Kubiak
Anton Powski
Matthew Steyskel
Conner’s Creek
Collins
Water Board
Cathey
Sheriff Collins
James P. Murtagh
Biod
Grosse Point
Andrea
Karnotski
World's Fair Arbitration Memorial Sent to Nations
The State Department received official copies of the memorial for international arbitration from the World's Columbian exposition. It is signed by exposition officers, Chicago congress members, the present cabinet, leading senators and representatives, and prominent men and women. It is described as a beautiful and unique document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Chicago
Ex-Gov James M Harvey dies in Kansas
Junction City Kansas April 18 ex governor and ex United States Senator James M Harvey died at his home near the city at midnight Sunday. Born September 21 1833 in Monroe county Virginia he became a surveyor and engineer and later a farmer in Kansas. A Republican he served as Kansas governor 1838 and one term in the U S Senate filling Caldwell vacancy after resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harvey
Kansas
Junction City
Kan
James M. Harvey
Monroe County
Indiana
Iowa
Illinois
United States Senate
Alexander Caldwell
Rear Admiral Irwin Retired. Skerrett Becomes Admiral
Admiral John Irwin of Washiton is placed on the retired list by operation of law on reaching 62. Commodore Skerrett rises to rear admiral and succeeds Irwin in command of the Asiatic squadron. Commodore Joseph Fyffe, Boston navy yard commandant, entered the navy the same day and now heads the commodore list.
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Washieton
John Irwin
Skerrett
Asiatic Squadron
Irwin
Joseph Fyffe
Boston Navy Yard
Navy
Ford Estate Leaves $90,000 to University of Michigan
The April 18 obituary from Ann Arbor notes Dr. Corydon L. Ford died, with a $250000 estate. His will bequeaths $90000 to the University of Michigan for library books and $3000 to the-Knwe Christian association, with income used for the general library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arnon
Mich
Corydon L. Ford
D Si Ford
University of Michigan
Genral Library
Kne We Christian Association
Soldier killed by Private in company incident
April 18 in Kurorp North Dakota Corporal Jon Hartwell of the Twenty fifth Infantry was shot and fatally wounded by Private Basil Williams of the same company in an interior incident.
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Forr Kurorp
N. D
Jon Hartwell
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Basil Williams
Navy appropriations bill for coming fiscal year
Chairman Mr. Cummings of the House Naval Affairs Committee has submitted the naval appropriation bill. The measure carries 25,280,966 dollars, 2,670,313 below estimates and 3,176,995 more than the current year's appropriation.
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Washindoy
Cummings
Dem
N. Y
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Great Northern Strike Networks Train Tie Up Wide
Reports from St Paul indicate no trains running on the Great Northern between Crookston and Seattle as the strike widens. Some crews refuse to work while others show willingness to resume, with officials seeking talks at Dakota and Montana points. In Pennsylvania, coal miners' strike plans near completion as operators expect to hire replacements from half a million idle miners.
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St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern Railway
Crookston
Seattle
Wash
Fargo
Grand Forks
Great Northern
Breckinridge
Barnesville
St Cloud
Fergus Falls
American Railway Union
American Union
Hill
Samuel Hill
Montana Central
Bryan
Dakota
Montana Points
Brotherhood
American
Pirrssuren
Kelly's Crusaders Ride Toward Chicago Train Standstill
Kelly's army halted a Milwaukee Road train east of Burrs Iowa and anticipates the wagons through to Chicago. Over 170 recruits said to join the march with substantial shoe donations and large crowds visiting the camp in two days.
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Burrs
Kelly
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
Cumberland
Coxey
Washington
Coxey and Browne
Frederick
Rockville
Williamsport
Capitol
Coxeyites
Sympathy for Kelly as industrial army heads to Chicago
The industrial army, fed and sheltered as they slept in mud, marched toward Chicago after protests in Council Bluffs. Gen Kelly toured the camp, aid flowed from citizens and ex-Congressman Pusey urged transport aid while Omaha crowds denounced Iowa authorities and pledged boycotts. The fund grew to about $1,200 as a mass meeting ended near midnight.
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Council Bluffs
Col Mount
Third
Iowa
Chautauqua Amphitheater
Col. Mount
Kelly
Miliatia
Adj
Prime
Omaha
Neb
Jefferson Square
Rock Island
Mark Twain Assigns Publishing Firm in New York
Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain and partner Frederick L. Hall filed a voluntary assignment for Charles L. Webster book publishers in New York. The move followed failure to secure funds to cover maturing obligations. The firm’s resources exceeded debts by $150,000 to $200,000. Clemens’ net worth is placed at $300,000 to $400,000 outside the business. Hall declined to disclose details and said liabilities would not reach $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Frederick L. Hall
Charles L. Webster
M. Clemens
Hall
Tariff Bill Sparks Party Split and Crossfire in Senate
Senators from Populists and Republicans clashed over the tariff bill as Peffer and Allen warned it discriminates against farming while Quay and McLaurin warned of regional ruin. Debates covered wool sugar beet interests and the income tax drew fire from New Jersey and California allies.
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Peter
Senate
Peffer
Allen
Quay
Rep
Committee On Finance
Salto
McLaurin
Mississippi
Minnesota
Morrill
Turple
Ind
America
Democratic Party
Cameron
Quar
Perkins
Cal
Maiss
California
Live Wire Kills Fireman in St Louis Blaze
St Louis April 20 a live wire killed Fireman William Gannon and seriously injured Thomas Dean and Benjamin Shively of truck company No 2 as they rushed to a fire. Gannon was struck on the instep and died instantly, Dolan a former St Louis baseball catcher suffered injuries.
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St. Louis
William Gannon
Thomas Dean
Benjamin Shively
Truck Company No. 2
Gannon
Dolan
Shively
Commander Dickens May Accept
Wasinetos April 20 The senate has passed a bill authorizing Commander F W Dickens to accept a decoration from the king of Spain.
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Dickens
Wasninetos
Senate
F. W. Dickens
Spain
Congress to abolish several customs offices in small ports
Washrneton April 20 reports that the current congress may abolish several offices of collectors of customs in smaller ports and transfer duties to larger cities. Named affected towns include Galena, Rock Island, Burlington, La Crosse, and Machias.
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Washrneton
Congress
Bigges
Galena
Rock Island
Iil
Burlington
la Crosse
Wis
Machias
Mich
Ex-State Senator A. B. Wood Found Dead in Barn
Lachsnaw Michigan April 20 ex state senator A B Wood was found dead in his barn at noon Tuesday having committed death by his own action by hanging Despondency due to financial reverses is given as the cause.
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Lachsnaw
Mich
A. B. Wood
Louisville Whisky Firm Assigns To Trust Company
Louisvill e whisky dealers and distillers Thomas and Son made an assignment to the Louisville Trust Company on Wednesday. Liabilities estimated between 590000 and 600000, all secured by pledges of whiskey or stock. Assets not announced.
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Louisville
Thomas & Son
Louisville Trust Company
Boiler blast at Keokuk plant claims three lives
At the Keokuk electric light plant a boiler exploded at 9 a.m. killing J. E. Sterritt Patsy Keefe and John Rowan while Charles Jones was fatally injured.
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Keokuk
Electric Light
J. E. Sterritt
Patsy Keefe
John Rowan
Charles Jones
Will
Barge Hurna Destroyed On Lake Michigan Run
The steam barge Burlington towing three lumber laden barges broke loose five miles opposite Sandwich Lake and was nearly destroyed. The Lurington, built at West Bay City in 1857, 276 tons, owned by G K Jackson of Bay City, valued at $10 000.
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Detroit
Mich
Burlington
Bay City
Cleveland
Sandwich
Lurington
West Bay City
G. K. Jackson
Life Term For Partner Of Noted Bandit in Folsom
San Francisco reports Ed Morrell, partner of bandit Chris Evans, has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Folsom for robbery. Authorities say Morrell’s cooperation helped convict Evans and others in the case.
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San Francisco
Ed Morrell
Chris Evans
Folsom
Woman Shot in Ambush Near Kluntixnoron West Virginia
Mary Hardy, widow of John Hardy who was hanged in McDowell County, was shot and killed Sunday night fifty miles south of the city by an unknown assassin lying in ambush.
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Kluntixnoron
W. Va
Mary Hardy
John Hardy
McDowell County
Victory for Gov Waite in Fire and Police Board Case
The Colorado supreme court grants the writ of ouster and orders the old fire and police board to relinquish offices at noon, marking a complete victory for Gov. Waite in the dispute.
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Denven
Col
Supreme Court
Fire and Police Board
Gov. Waite
De Ruyter Sailed From Antwerp Lost at Sea
The Belgian steamer De Ruyter captained by Myer sailing from Antwerp March 12 for Boston has been posted lost after not being sighted since it passed the Lizard the next day. The vessel carried twenty eight crew.
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Antwerp
de Ruyter
Myer
Boston
Lizard
Jesuits May Geo Back in Germany Return
The Reichstag approved the repeal of anti Jesuit laws by a 168 to 145 vote. The motion passed by a 13 vote margin allowing Jesuits to resume residence in Germany following long restrictions. The decision marks a shift in religious policy and church-state relations.
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Benraix
Germany
Reichstag
Inns of Rome in Christ era and unique sign
The text notes inns in ancient Rome during the time of Christ with over seven hundred registered hotels in the capital. It mentions Lach as keeping a registered sign that no other innkeeper could copy.
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Rome
Theapital
Lach
Items of Interest from Around the World
Brief, varied notes describe unusual facts such as flies around black walnut trees, sandals on Japanese animals, electric locomotives in U S mines, rare carrion animals in China, and cultural beliefs in Ireland. Also mentioned are infant death practices, Denmark’s early ratelopine stage, and a Bank of England gold weighing machine reacting to a postage stamp.
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Japan
Tumry
United States
China
Ireland
Denmark
Bank of England
Alarming Welfare Figures From Europe and Beyond
A sanitized extract cites European and nearby nations with large numbers of impoverished and state aided individuals. It notes 7 600 soup kitchens in France 270 000 inmates of poor houses in Italy 290 000 in French alms houses 124 030 orphans in Austria 20 000 paupers in Germany public alms houses 145 000 annual relief by Exotisa charity hospitals 50 dollars to raise an orphan in France 290 000 Austrian state aid recipients and 350 000 subsidy to BeRuin charity hospitals.
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Tur
France
Austria
Germany
Exotisa Charity
BeRuin
Tragedy in Calhoun County Father Hangs Children Then Kills Self
Lloyd Rodabaugh a prosperous Calhoun county farmer hanged his two children aged 2 and 5 at Yellow Lake and then killed himself. His wife, away that day, found the bodies upon returning home.
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Glenville
W. Va
Lloyd Rodabaugh
Yellow Lake
Calhoun County
Bank Tax Repeal Faces Narrow Democratic Vote
Washington April 20 A canvass of the democratic side of the house by repeal advocates shows only 121 votes for unconditional repeal of the 10 percent tax on state banks.
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Washington
Two Marines Dead in Yokohama Fire Tragedy
News from San Francisco reports two U S Marines Moore and Wood aboard the Marion burned to death while a fire destroyed about a quarter mile of Yokohama property. Four Japanese women also perished in the blaze.
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San Francisco
Peru
United States
Marion
Yokohama
Moore and Wood
Six Thousand Pilgrims Sail from Barcelona to Rome
Six thousand pilgrims embarked at Barcelona on Monday evening bound for Rome. Accompanied by several bishops and many priests, they faced no molestation during departure.
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Barcelona
Rome
Senator Carey Proposes 1 Million Acres for Irrigation Plan
To reclaim 1,009,000 acres Senator Carey reports a bill setting apart 1,000,000 acres for each arid land state or territory to be reclaimed in small tracts by irrigation. Kansas Montana and Oklahoma have been added to the bill.
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Wasumerox
Carey
Rep
Wyo
Kansas
Montana
Oklahoma
Fire destroys Logan Iron & Steel plant in Bunnaam
The Logan Iron and Steel works in Bunnaam Pa were totally destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The plant, which ran full time, employed 300 men. Loss is estimated at 150000 dollars, partially insured. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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Bunnaam
Logan Iron & Steel Works
Schock Challenges Six Day Rival for 8250 a Side
Albert Schock of Chicago, current long distance bicycle champion, issues a six day race challenge to ride any man in England France or America for 2500 a side plus half the gate and the world title. Stake holder would be Paris edition Herald if in France London Sporting Life if in England or Police Gazette if in America. Richard Kox cabled the challenge to England and France.
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Curiaco
Albert Schock
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
England
France
America
Paris
New York Herald
Sporting Life
London
Police Gazette
Richard Kox
Schock
Prohibition Notion Echoes From Detroit Editorial
A Detroit Free Press excerpt mocks political power and public offices, arguing poverty fuels crime and power corrupts. It critiques Congress for not constantly enacting laws and jokes about presidential protection and loyalty to the flag.
Jewelry's Fun and a Ring's Endless Symbolism
A brief quip page discusses a jeweler's joke about a ring costing over a million and the copper and gold in political rings. The dialogue shifts to a remark on marriage rings as tokens of love, noting their endless loop and ease of wearing.
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Jane
Boston Transcript
Harlem
Great Northern Strikes Backed by Federal Troops in Minnesota
Strikes in St Paul threaten train service as Great Northern officials secure injunctions and marshals deploy on trains to protect property and employees. Union leaders say action won’t stop workers in St Paul and Minneapolis, while Attorney General opinion affirms federal troop support to protect mail trains if local authorities fail.
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St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Great Northern Railway Company
United States
Minnesota Eastern
Duluth
Howard
American Railway Union
Minneapolis
Aveunion
President Hill
St. Cloud
Devil’s Lake
Washington
Post Office
Great Northern Railroad
California
Fierce Winds Wreck Streator and Nearby Areas
A violent wind and rainstorm hit Streator Illinois on Wednesday afternoon destroying trees and several small buildings. Glass fronts and a large frame school were damaged as winds reached high speeds and hail covered the ground damaging barns, sheds, and homes in the surrounding towns.
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Ransom
Streator
Wield
Shala
Coun
Carpenter’s Mill
Broomingerex
McLean County
White Oak Township
Carleck
Electric Plant Surned In Sacramento Streetcar Shutdown
Fire destroyed the Capitol Gas electric plant in Sacramento wiping out twenty four dynamos and several powerful engines. Loss tallied around 500000 with streetcar service crippled and only horse operation possible to restore transit. Local residents faced a total halt to electric streetcars until arrangements are made.
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Sacramento
Cal
Capitol Gas Company
Hail Storm Ravages Wheat Across Kansas
A damaging hail storm and heavy rains swept central and southern Kansas and the Cherokee strip Tuesday evening, injuring crops and property. In Red Man the hail stripped trees and beat wheat and oats into the ground.
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Torexa
Kan
Kansas
Cherokee Strip
Red Man
Iowa Farmers Swindled by Land Deal Scheme
Des Moines reports confidence men swindling Iowa farmers by buying lands, paying with a large check and taking the difference in cash. The April 20 item notes the practice targets farmers across the state.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Australian Hawker Murdered at Barraba Bank Visit
Two masked robbers entered the Commercial Bank of Barraba in the Darling district and demanded money from the manager Mr Mackay. He refused and was shot dead. the killers escaped.
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Hawker
Synver
New South Wales
Commercial Bank of
Barraba
Darling District
Mackay
Twelve Die in Burrato Glucose Works Fire
The American Glucose company reports twelve workers killed in the Burrato New York fire at the glucose works. Rescue teams fear others are buried in the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrato
N. Y
The
American Glucose Company
U S Attorney Appointments Named for Two Districts
Richard and Newham of Grand Rapids Michigan named assistant United States attorney for the western district of Michigan Richard Lewis of Juneau Alaska named assistant United States attorney for the district of Alaska The announcement appears in a United States Attorney appointment report dated April 20 and notes these official postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wasumerox
Richard & Newham
Grand Rapids
Mich
District
Michigan
Richard Lewis
Juneau
Alaska
District of
Possible Second Monetary Conference Hinted
Washington reports that another international monetary conference may be held in Mexico City. Mexican diplomats are quietly pressing the idea, signaling renewed talks on global financial cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
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Coogan
Sylvester Penteper
Semeter Jowech N
Berry
Supreme Justice
Black
Hennessey
Superfe
Soth
Gov. Flower
Shechan
Flower
Republicar
Ars “Jihn Root
Cornelius Bliss
Mayer Schieren
Brooklyn
Gaynor Mma
Powibly
Levi P. Biorton
Peennsylvania
Ita
Dirs
Lewelling
Cemocrate
Humphreys
Funston
Broderick
Ademocrat
Thoemus J. Hudson
Jerry Simpson
William Baker
Ingails
Edeati
Manderson
Splande Acd
Dakots
Ite
Richard F. Pettigrew
Pasots
Wolcott
Waite
FOR Universal Peace
Irwin Hkethes
University
Funds For the Navy
Crusaders
Hawkeye State
Scotch-Irish Association
Des Mores
Tennessee
Georgia
Ohio
Robert Bonner
A. C. Floyd
Knoxville
Northwest
P. M. Cassady
Henry Wallace
National Executive Committee
Executive Council
State House
Cavalry
Artillery
Sixtieth United States Volunteers
A. D
State Library
Are Bart
Italy
Steel Works
Jedge Waxem’s Proverbs
Enny
Punwick Offis
Agin Trasts
Freedom
U U. S
Detroit Free Press
Hosnano
Biskupitz
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