Great Rail System Will Link Eastern Cities to Midwest
A plan to form a gigantic trunk railway would consolidate major lines including the Baltimore and Ohio, Pittsburgh and Western, Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Reading, and West Virginia and Pittsburg. The system would connect Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and New York to Reading Rochester and Buffalo and from Baltimore to Cincinnati St Louis with a main line through Pittsburgh to Chicago. It promises direct routes from Cleveland and Chicago to Richmond and Charleston and to South Atlantic seaports with excellent lakeport terminals.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Pitsburg and Western
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Reading
West Virginia
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Louisville
St Louis
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Detroit
Kansas City
New York Scientific Prospecting Company suffers a deadly scurvy toll
Otto Thews of Primrose Iowa reports the deaths of seven members of the New York based scientific prospecting party. Surviving member George Hooker is badly crippled by scurvy. Baumgartner disappeared after hunting. Butner, driven insane by illness, died after haggard suffering in subzero cold near the Twelve Mile camp beyond Valdez glacier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baumgartner
Butner
Thews
Twelve Mile
Valdez Glacier
Lightning Strikes Camargo Fairgrounds Killing Four
A lightning bolt hit a crowd of men at the Camargo fair association grounds during the fair. Four men died and two more were fatally hurt as spectators, mostly young men at supper, were thrown to the ground. Many women were stunned by the shock as the bolt struck the north end of the grand stand moments after it had been filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Association
Camargo
Ando
Fatal Quartet In Kentucky Leads to Store Shootout
Arch Shealton was shot and killed in Leslie County Kentucky by Milton Brashear after a quarrel at Philips Park store. The confrontation ended with both men firing. Shealton died at the scene and Brashear wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Arch Shealton
Leslie County
Milton Brashear
Breshor An
Brashear
Halton
Philips Park
Houlton
Healton
Shealton
Alleged Turkish Spy Arrested in New York Case
A. F. Dahrange claiming to represent the Turkish Government was arraigned in Chievn niti court on charges of renting and selling typewriters. Police say the prisoner acts as a spy for the Ottoman Government targeting a secret society in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Dahrange
Chievnniti
New York
Thomson-Houston Factory Sold Transfer filed
The transfer of the Thomson Houston carbon factory in Frontenac to the National Carbon Company of New Jersey is recorded. The deed states a nominal $1 consideration, but revenue stamps indicate a value of $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson-Houston
Thomson Houston Carbon
Freont,hia
National Carbon Company of
New Jersey
Dee
Riot in Creveland disrupts South Brook suburb
In a Cleveland suburb, a riot occurred in South Brook Swan where two cars were detached and hurled with chairs and stones. A street Palkway company crew dispersed the rioters and restored order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creveland
South Brook
Swan
Cleveland
Minoloyees
Street Palkway Company
Revolt Reported as Venezuela Turmoil Surfaces
United States officials in Washington report a revolution has broken out in Venezuela. The State Department confirms rising unrest and unknown leaders claim control as crisis details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
State Department
Washington
Vemesnela
Maryland Republicans Nominate at Baltimore Convention
The Republican State convention in Baltimore nominated Polayd Lowndes for Governor, Ohio district details damaged. Bowlig Green, Ohio, narrowly escaped a tornado north of the city. a strip about two miles wide was swept clean. One person perhaps fatally injured and several others hurt.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Polayd Lowndes
Gquvesour
Ohio
Dichy
Bowlig Green
Wiles Jung and
Balf
Rockefeller Gift Helps Brown University Endowment Drive
John D Rockefeller and John Ed Rockefeller contribute a total of 250000 to Brown University's 2000000 endowment fund as the campaign continues in Providence Rhode Island. The funds support the drive while conditional terms are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
John Ed. Rockefeller
Brown University
Providence
Mr. Rockefeller
ROW OVER CAPE NOME CRaIM THREE HUNDRED MINERS ARRESTED
The steamer Laurada arrives in Seattle with 200 passengers from Dawson and Cape Nome aboard with a small gold dust sum. Purser Coup reports $50 000 in custody. A few days earlier 300 miners were arrested on a beach strip dispute. Lieut Cragie released them after lacking capacity to detain such a crowd. Cape Nome claim owner seeks redress in court. Miner payoffs claimed at $4 to $40 per man from beach workings.
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Laurada
Seattle
St. Michael's
Alaska
Dawson
Cape Nome
Purser Coup
Lieut. Cragie
Craigie
RB. Colvin
Two Engineers Killed in Chesapeake and Ohio Collision
Two through passenger trains on the Chesapeake and Ohio road collided head on one mile east of Denton Kentucky. Engineers Ernest Wheeler and C L Robinson were crushed to death instantly. Firemen were uninjured. Victims resided in Huntington West Virginia. Cause cited is Engineer Robinson failing to sidetrack at the switch two miles east. fireman says stopping attempt failed.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Road
Denton
Ernest Wheeler
C. L. Robinson
Huntington
W. Va
Robinson
Mystery in a Woman's Death in Hastings Nebraska
Laura Lee Preach of Burlington Iowa, a prominent school teacher, died in Hastings from poison after registering as Mrs. W OL Lee with a middle aged man who left the hotel unaffiliated. Detectives investigate foul play as relatives doubt self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Laura Lee French
Burlington
Powon
Nebraska
Hastings
Neb
W. OL. Lee
Lee
Laura Lee Preach
Iowa
Seven Die As Sailboat Sinks In Halifax Harbor
A squall struck a pleasure boat carrying eleven from the outer High after which the mast broke free and punched a two foot square hole in the hull. The boat foundered with seven passengers drowned. four were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Lake Boat Disaster Near Goderich Claims Lisgar Crew
Late in the afternoon the steam barge Clinton met the Lisgar and Grinesig tow seven miles off Goderich on Lake Lluren. A squall struck the Lisgar, she began to sink, was cut loose, and disappeared while Clinton and Krimsby could not help.
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Clinton
Goderich
Lake Lluren
Lisgar
Grinesig
Krimsby
Fast Mail Train Wreck Near Biruineham Me
An east bound fast mail train on the Wabash Line crashed into the rear of a freight near Biruineham Maine. The fast mail locomotive and three freight cars were demolished. Fireman Bert Gallagher of Nanusas City was fatally injured. Porter Bert Cooper and Ne Jkissenger were injured.
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Wabash Line
Biruineham
Bert Gallagher
Nanusas City
Bert Cooper
Jkissenger
Tragic Street Duel in Knoxville Ends in Death
Report of a fatal street duel in Knoxville between Ella Lutspeich and Lillie Givens. Both women fought with razors until one died and the other was mortally wounded before being taken away. The incident is described as a ghastly tragedy.
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Phace
Knoxville
Penn
Ella Lutspeich
Lillie Givens
Eight People Injured in Lorain Car Collision
A head on crash on the Lorain and Elyria electric line during a dense fog injures eight people. The front halves of both cars were demolished. No one was fatally hurt.
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Lorain
Ohio
Elyria
Seamen Strike Declared Across United Kingdom Ports
A general strike by seamen and steamer tars has been declared in London and will halt shipping across all ports in the United Kingdom. The union’s manifesto calls for coastwise action, affecting maritime operations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tiretien
London
Two Men Fatally Burned in City Warehouse Blast
An oxygen tank exploded in the Calhume Light Company warehouse in the city. Frank Hop and Howard Mc Nepethan, the company's engineer, were fatally injured with burns and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hierage Calehume Light Company
Wachige
Frank Hop
New Commander for Iowa Battleship Station
Captain B. Quedrich of the Newark cruiser has been detached from that vessel and assumed command of the battleship, relieving Captain Terry at Iowa's naval station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
B. Quedrich
Newark
Vormmund
Turkish cruiser Ismir reported wrecked in Besiba Bay
A dispatch from Constantinople reports the Turkish cruiser Ismir wrecked in Besiba Bay between the coast of Isia Minur and the north end of the Tele of Tenedus. The notice emphasizes the disputed nature of the claim.
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Ismir
Constantinople
Besiba Bay
Isia Minur
Tenedus
Noted Song Writer Dsad. Straub
Noted song writer Solomon W Straub, known for sacred songs and anthems, is mentioned in Chicago sources. The fragment notes his name and ties to church music, but lacks full context or date.
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Dsad
Solomon W. Straub
Prosperity in Argentina Focuses on Wool and Cattle Gains
William S. Buchanan reports rising prosperity in Argentina with strong wool and cattle output. He notes currency appreciation from 430 to 230 paper dollars per 100 gold dollars, praises government leader Roca, and urges expanded U S dealings as staple exports remain inexpensive.
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William S. Buchanan
Argentine Republic
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Roca
United States
Oklahoma preacher jailed on wedding scam charges
Rev. Henry T. Hooker was arrested in Guthrie Oklahoma Territory on a charge of swindling farmers. He allegedly traveled through western Oklahoma visiting well to do farmers at night and arranged fake marriages with a young couple. After ceremonies the couple signed marriage certificates which later served as bank notes. Officers say Hooker and the couple profited by the swindle, totaling more than $500.
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Oklahoma
Henry T. Hooker
Guthrie
O. T
Hooker
Plague Ad Famine Threaten Bombay During September Rains
Lord Sandhurst, governor of Bombay, warned in Poona that plague preaches through a failing monsoon and that famine stares at the populace. He expressed hope that the September rains would bring relief and said plans would be made to open relief relief.
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Lord Sandhurst
Bombay
Poona
Three Suffocated in a Well Rescue
James Campbell went into an eighty foot deep abandoned well to clean it out. His brothers Neae Rennard and Ny James Campbell attempted to rescue him but all three men died from foul air in the well.
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Neae Rennard
James Campbell
Tienry
Puss
James
Tome
Sinking of the Douglas Houghton at St Marys River
The steamer Douglas Houghton and the steamer Dickinson Peets were reported sunk across the St Marys River channel at the sailors encampment blocking Lake Snu petiog commerce for days. Both vessels carried iron loads and collided in the lake passage.
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Douglas Houghton Sark
Douglas Peesshten
St. Mary's
Houghton Caue
Olllision
Legal action seeks injunction against school furniture trust in Nebraska
A suit filed in the district court at Omaha by Attorney General Smythe claims a school furniture trust exists and asks that the unlawful combination be prohibited from doing business in Deewhis County or in the state of Nebraska.
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Destrict Court
Omaha
Smythe
Deewhis County
Nebraska
Robbers Take $2100 From Kansas Rancher Home
Bandits invaded the home of Robert June a catalomian south of Jope Kan and seized $2100 the proceeds of his herd. June and family were threatened with shotguns as the house was searched and the robbers fled.
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Bard
Robert June
Jope
Kan
June
Boiler Explosion Kills Five at Republic Iron Works
A boiler explosion at the Republic Iron Works on South Twenty Fourth Street Pittsburg killed five men and seriously injured seven others. A fire broke out after the blast worsening the disaster and forcing the plant to shut down.
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Briler
Republic Iren Works
South Twenty-fourth Street
Pittsburg
Circus Train Wreck Injures Twelve at Tonner’s Station
A speed train carrying NS Cooper's circus wrecked at Tonner's Station Tennessee after an air brake hose burst. Twelve people were injured as property and animals scattered. No fatalities reported. Toledo jail break foiled as prisoners attempted escape using improvised tools and sheets. Five U S prisoners near exit captured.
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Cooper’s Circus
Tonner’s Station
Tenn
Clieus
Storm wrecks sealife vessels along Labrador coast
A severe home gale battered the Labrador coast driving ashore eleven vessels at various points while fishing boats were feared to have suffered large losses. Miss Mina W Thomas wed Dani B Sturgis of New York at the summer villa of Mr Thomas, witnessed by Rev Mathew of New Bedford.
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Labrador
Mina W. Thomas
Mina ‘Thomas
Thadore
Oerun Lintz’s Fast Time on Transatlantic Start
The Nort German steamer Nan soy Walhtedan der Kosse arrived in New York from Bremen Southampton and Cherbourg after a recund passage of 3 days US hours and DW minutes.
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Oerun Lintz
Nansoy Walhtedan der Kosse
New York
Bremen
Southampton
Cherbourg
Texas Mayor and Captain Involved in Fatal Leather Incident
A Texas mayor, a captain, and a man identified as a son in law were linked to a fatal incident resulting in the death of A. K. Culberson. Readings indicate the group had been patrolling recently for certificates.
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Texas
Commissurer
Athata
Teaus
A. K. Culberson
Quarantine Orders Amid Yellow Fever Frenzy in Crescent City
Scattered reports indicate Crescent City faces a yellow fever scare with measures spreading to Mobile Montgomery and other southern hubs. Officials urge vigilance as authorities isolate ships and residents while aid and guidance circulate from central health offices.
Demand drives hiring boost and building spree says Dun
R G Dun and Co weekly review notes massive demand despite high prices driven by higher employment and wages among workers. Demand prompts more stores, factories, machinery, and transport capacity as workers invest in the nation’s manufacturing and distribution system. Wool values ease, weekly 0.3287 million pounds. five weeks 42.0058 million, domestic 34.4593 million. Business failures: 141 in the US, 25 in Canada, vs last year’s 171 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Outlaw Brothers Captured After Sedan Sheriff Killing
Clem and Marcus Darnell, the accused killers of Marshal A. A. Wilson and wounding Sheriff O. G. Kister at Sedan Kansas, have been captured. Clem is jailed in Winfield while Marcus was taken to Independence by county official William Hull. Marcus, age 17, says Clem was seized near Sedan at Mrs. Thompson's home as Sheriff Taylor and a 20 man posse fought a 60 man mob. Marcus was nabbed on Buck Creek in the Indian Territory.
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Clem
Marcus Darnell
A. A. Wilson
O. G. Kister
Sedan
Man
Winfield
Marcus
Independence
William Hull
Chautauqua County
Buck Creek
Indian Territory
Five Children Drown While Sea Bathing at Black Rock
Four girls and one boy, children of Easton farmers, drowned near Bridgeport at Black Rock while sea bathing. Families traveled from Easton for a shore day. The fathers and five children could not swim. camping party members tried to assist but only the men were saved. Names of the drowned and rescuers were not given.
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Bridgeport
Easton
Black Rock
Conn
Wreck of the Red Cloud Near Cedar Point
The tug Red Cloud of Lorain Ohio was wrecked off Cedar Point. Three lives were lost as engineer John O Donnell and fireman James McDonald reached shore after fighting the waves. Captain Fred Hales an extra fireman and a steel boy left on a raft were not seen after the tug went down.
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Lorain
Cedar Point
John O'Donnell
James McDonald
Fred Hales
Fire Sweeps Jacob Cold Packing Plant at Nanusas City
A major blaze destroyed a large section of the Jacob Cold Packing Company plant in Nanusas City. The fire spread from the fertilizing department to the lard room and main plant area, causing heavy losses and extensive damage estimated at 10000 dollars.
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Jacob Cold Packing Company
Nanusas City
Thieves Loot Gambdins Den In Spokane Bust
Two masked men robbed a downtown business district den in Spokane Washington escaping with cash and valuables. Police seek suspects described as wearing dark clothing and masks. No injuries reported as the incident disrupted a busy area.
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Gambdins den
Harry Green
Spokane
Tela
Marietta Citizens Honor Silver Service At Charlestown Naval Gather
A ceremony in Marietta awards a silver service to the state, honoring local citizens and the Marietta community. The event took place at Charlestown, with attendees from civic groups and local government acknowledging the sustained support and public spirit.
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Arietta
Miarrettay
Marietta
Charlestown
King of Coney Island John Y NeKane Dies
Obituary notes the death of John Yo MelQune at age about 60s in Bay New York after a paralytic stroke. His health had faltered for a year and he was famed as the so called King of Coney Island.
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John Y. NeKane
John Yo MelQune
Tane
Coney Tsland
Tes Benaee
Sheepehead Bay
New York
Tes
Wisconsin
Early 1890s U.S. market quotes by city for cattle hogs and grains
A dense list of regional commodity prices across Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo and New York. It covers cattle hogs sheep and lambs plus wheat corn oats rye barley and butter with varying grades and bid ranges. Strong entities include city names and commodity types.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Toledo
Ste
New York—Castle
New York Prepares Largest Welcome for Admiral Dewey
New York readies an unprecedented homecoming for Admiral Dewey with six million dollars planned for decorations and festivities. Decorators, illuminators, and clothing makers rush to meet demand as the city vows a nationwide, Fourth of July scale tribute to the Manila Bay hero.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Far East
Manila Bay
Dewey
Tragedy After Maine Mormon Meeting Attack in Pine Bluff Tenn
During a Pine Bluff schoolhouse meeting a mob of over 100 attacked the building. Miss May Harden was shot and killed while shielding elders. Barton Vinson confessed to the killing claiming accident, then killed himself as bloodhounds traced the trail.
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Pine Bluff
Stewart County
Tenn
Hiram Olson
EH. C. Petty
Miss May Harden
Barton Vinson
Vinson
Fever at New Orleans Declares Yellow Fever Death
Texas health officials report a fatal yellow fever case in New Orleans. State Health Officer Blunt imposes a strict, indefinite quarantine on passenger and freight traffic and notifies all border stations to refuse admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Health Department
New Orleans
Blunt
Dewey Day Preparations Stir New York as Celebrations Loom
Firework makers and toy sellers rush to stock for Dewey Day while lithographers print thousands of admiral portraits. Builders and painters labor to set arches and decor, promising big employment. A vast crowd is expected as hotels and merchants stand to gain, with confetti to mark the triumphal entry. An elevator accident in Louisville injures Harvey, Coon, Rechtenwald, and Hickey.
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Dewey
Dewey Crackers
Young America
Create Dewey
New York
New Orleans
Venice
Yellow fever alarms trigger quarantine actions along Gulf coast
A death from yellow fever in New Orleans leads to quarantines on all persons and freight entering Mobile County. Key West also faces quarantine measures as authorities report yellow fever there. The Navy withdraws forces from Key West while Fort McPherson garrison shifts. Indiana reports a Knox County death tied to yellow fever after a Cuba return. Doctors caution against spread locally, noting symptoms are evident but risk remains low if the disease is not introduced.
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New Orleans
Mobile City
Mobile County
Kew West
Key West
Navy Department
Naval Station
Fort McPherson
CIA
Indiana State Board of Health
Knox County
Cuba
World wheat shortage signals global harvest shortfall
Hungarian agriculture minister unveils annual harvest estimates showing a global deficit in wheat and cereals. Wheat output is about 10 million hectoliters below last year and 34 million short of world demand, with rye barley and oats also down. Total cereal deficiency roughly 7 million hectoliters.
Merriam Reports Idaho Miners Riots Details
Brigadier General H C Merriam commander of Colorado department US Army filed a detailed report on Idaho miners riots. He notes prisoners may have lacked fuel and bedding but had enough to eat. The report places responsibility on the Governor. About 700 arrests were made. only 300 remained after initial inquiry. Three deaths occurred—two from disease and one by self-inflicted act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Merriam
Department of Colorado
U.S
Idaho
Mervin
Merriam
Cotton crop forecast surpasses previous records at 12 million bales
Hendy M. Neill, the New Orleans cotton expert who predicted earlier great crops, now forecasts the maturing harvest will exceed prior totals and may reach 12,000,000 bales, an unprecedented figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendy M. Neill
New Orleans
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Great Rail System
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Yaquis
Harry Logan
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Ariz
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Mexico
Yaqui River
Wash ‘Thacker
Chay Couunty
Bob Smith
Phacker
Smith
India
Polede
Crescent City
Montgomery
U.Y. A Dee
Outlaw Brothers IN Jail
Darnell Boys
Kansas
Uwe Pes
North Sea Canal
Score
Derg Ts
Vanderveer Pars
Tennessee
Mince
Kilte
Katabieoha
Uncle Sam
Harvey, Coon
Chris Rechtenwald
John Hickey
Louisville, Ky
Hisly Sect
World Short OF Wheat
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