WANTS HIS PROPERTY
In Suffolk Superior Court judge Braley, Charles W. Bartlett and Timothy W. Coakley presided over a petition to recover funds held by Mc Clellan Starr Brigham. Winsor Naughter alleges embezzlement charges prompted a transfer of a mortgage and a $1000 check to a firm pending investigation. Naughter denies embezzling and admits some misconduct. The hearing adjourned.
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Equity Division
Superior Court
Suffolk Bar
Charles W. Bartlett
Timothy W. Coakley
Brayley
McClellan, Starr & Brigham
Winsor Naughter
Naughter
Brigham
George F. Abbott
Gilman
Abbott
George ©. Abbott
Mr. Naughler
Death Found Under Stairway in New York Street Scene
Police report an unknown woman found dead beneath the stairway at 636 Second Avenue. The body later thought to be Della Keegan, the 50 000 breach of promise suit plaintiff against Russell Sage. Decomposition suggests the corpse had lain there about a week.
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New York
Second Avenue
Del’a Keegan
Russell Sage
Sunday School Teachers Convention Opens in Boston
The Massachusetts Sunday School Association district in Boston opened its first convention at Clarendon Street Baptist Church. An opening prayer was led by H. S. Conant. Rev. Jesse L. Hurlburt warned of dangers like professionalization and noted 1,900,000 teachers serve voluntarily. A 1:45 praise service was led by T. C. Evans followed by Rev. J. A. McElwain’s welcome address.
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Boston
Massachusetts Sunday School Association
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
H. S. Conant
Jesse L. Hurlburt
T. C. Evans
J. A. McElwain
Large orders for gas and electric fixtures received
The firm McKenney & Waterbury on Linestreet reported over forty private residences from Maine to California plus a large order for Stuart House in Broadway New York City in the past week.
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Messrs. McKenney & Waterbury
Franklinestreet
Maine
California
Stuart House
Broadway
New York City
Trial of Dr. Moore Continues in Nashua Witnesses Testify
Miss Anne E. McElroy of Manchester testified for hours about stock ledgers and shares linked to Dr. Moore. Several Boston holders, including F. C. Bill and H. S. Leonard, described certificates tied to Moore and promise to pay notes. The stock ledger totals 1412 shares and the case featured tense exchanges over a courtroom blackboard usage.
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Nashua
N. H
Joseph C. Moore
Anne E. McElroy
Manchester
Union Publishing Company
Moore
Mounty
Tuttle
Eastman
Frank Jones
Dr. Moore
R. B. Clarke
Boston
W. A. Hand
George D. Burton
F. C. Bill of
H. S. Leonard
Newton
Holme's Sentence Seek Change to Life Imprisonment
Coroner in Indianapolis reports strenuous effort to commute H. H. Holmes sentence from death to life imprisonment. Holmes to Philadelphia with Pietzel child inquest records. $75 for expenses. Attorney Henry Bullock says Lieutenant-Governor opposes capital punishment and may support a commutation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Castor
H. H. Holmes
Philadelphia
Henry Bullock
Holmes
Pennsylvania
Board of Pardons
Government limits bakery hours sparks Reichstag debate
Berlin April 22 The March decree capping bakery work at twelve hours prompts a Reichstag interpolation to challenge state labor limits. Dr Von Boetticher asserts government duty to curb sixteen to eighteen hour shifts, denies socialist sole worker representation, and vows ongoing welfare study as Centrists cheer.
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Berlin
Reichstag
von Boetticher
Imperial
Interior
Big Fire Destroys Seaboard Air Line Shops in Raleigh
A major blaze swept the Seaboard Air Line railway main shops in Raleigh on April 22 destroying the machine department blacksmith and boiler shops and engine rooms. The total loss was reported at 50000 dollars and was fully insured.
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Raleigh
N. C
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Dorr Case With the Jury adjourned in will dispute
The Supreme Court adjourned with the jury considering evidence in the Henrietta G. Dorr will case. Afternoon sessions featured arguments by S. J. Elder for Henry G. Dorr and H. G. Allen for the will, followed by Judge Knowlton's charge.
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Supreme Court
Knowlton
Henrietta G. Dorr
S. J. Elder
Henry G. Dorr
H. G. Allen
Beacons Hill Session Debates Liquor Fees and Bill Delays
On Beacon Hill the House debated delaying tactics as Speaker Meyer criticized rule suspensions during Mr Dickinson of Cambridge proposing to assign Whitney fuel gas bill to April 29. The House defeated the Faxon bill to funnel liquor license fees to the state treasury by percent to 88 and approved various measures amid partisan clashes.
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Beacon Hill
Meyer
House
Dickinson
Cambridge
Whitney
Messrs
Mellen
Gallivan
Kelcher
Boston
First Congregational Church
Lowell
United Electric Light Company
Springfield
Indian Orchard Company
Boylston Street
Rourke
Cummings
Merrimac
Barker
Gypsy Moth Commission
Board of Moth Commissioners
Niles
Senate
Fish and Golf Firm Sold to Old South Clothing
Hard times drive Boston retailer Fisk and Goff to close and sell stock to Old South Clothing Company. The well known firm ends many years in retail clothing as tariff influenced trade slowdowns bite. Fisk, a trusted figure in Boston retail, retires with the sale signaling broader industry upheaval.
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Fish & Golf
Boston
House
of Fisk & Goff
Old South Clothing Company
Fisk
Local Self-government Debate at Shoe Club Banquet
The Boot and Shoe Club held its annual banquet at the Exchange Club on Milk Street with three speakers including General Stewart L. Woodford of Brooklyn. Mayor Quincy endorsed local self-government on liquor licenses while opposing state-wide control, and E. P. Dodge advocated a large business council similar to plans in other New England cities. Officers were elected before the event.
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Boot and Shoe Club
Exchange Club
Milk Street
Quincy
General Woodford
Brooklyn G. O. P
Woodford
A. P. Dodge
Newburyport
Charles P. Shillaber
Lynn
George Hutchinson
George W. Merritt
George E. Houghton
Belive
New England
New York
Massachusetts
E. P. Dodge
French Radicals to Seek Confidence Vote as Bourgeois Resigns
Paris reporters in the Chamber lobbies say Radicals will move for a vote of confidence in the ministry at tomorrow's sitting after the government announces its intentions. It is believed Premier Bourgeois will press for resignation regardless.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
State census shows Massachusetts population and voters total
The ten year census by Horace G Wadlin reports Massachusetts population at 2 500 188 and 560 802 legal voters. Boston leads with 496 920 inhabitants. New Ashford smallest town at 116. Males exceed females by 281 817 to 276 225 with 210 towns up and 143 down. Middlesex shows largest county gains while Nantucket and Barnstable drop. Total cities and towns 358 on Jan 1 1896.
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Commonwealth
Horace G. Wadlin
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Boston
New Ashford
Middlesex
Nantucket
Barnstable
Dukes
Gloucester 10 Be Glean Arrests in Illegal Resort Trade
Gloucester April 22 Marshal Parsons led officers in a hunt for resort proprietors accused of illegal business. They arrested James A. Junha Joseph Venance and Letitia Townsend as others fled or closed operations leaving town.
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Gloucester
Marshal Parsons
James A. Junha
Joseph Venance
Letitia Townsend
Student in Disgrace Guilty to Fraud Charge
In Cambridge District Court Judge Almy shifted the charge from forgery to obtaining money under false pretences. G Raymond Hunt, a student, pleaded guilty. His mother asked for reform school placement, and the court sent him to Concord Reformatory. Hunt was arrested leaving 1552 Cambridge Street after selling a $10 check to Barnard Burnett, a Salem pawnshop, purportedly signed by his mother Elizabeth Hunt.
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G. Raymond Hunt
Cambridge District Court
Almy
Hunt
Concord Reformatory
Cambridge Street
Amesbury National Bank
Barnard Burnett
Salem Street
Elizabeth Hunt
R. G. Raymond
Bennett Pupils Star at Christian Union Entertainment
The Christian Union enjoyed a colorful program last night featuring Oliver Emerson Bennett of Boston. Artists included Dr George A Stiles tenor Miss Jennie Louise Campbell soprano Miss Avis Day soprano Miss Helen Day contralto Miss Casa Harmon mandolin and Grace P Bennett piano. The program offered songs readings mandolin and piano solos to delighted members.
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The
Christian Union
Oliver Emerson Bennett
Boston
George A. Stiles
Jennie Louise Campbell
Avis Day
Helen Day
Skiff overturns. three soldiers drown near Fort Thomas
In Cincinnati across the Ohio River five soldiers and a civilian were aboard a skiff when it overturned opposite Fort Thomas last night. Wesley Lee and Kelsey Waley of Company C Sixth Regiment were drowned while the remaining three aboard were rescued.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Fort Thomas
Wesley Lee
Kelsey Waley
Sixth Regiment
Lee
91 Summer St Sale Draws Boston Clerks to Clothing Bargains
Boston laborers visit the Famous Clothing House sale at 91 Summer St to buy inexpensive suits and overcoats. The promotion highlights deep discounts on men’s wool sacks, dress suits, overcoats, trousers, hats, and shoes from New York stock, with home inspection refunds and late-evening hours for working men.
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Boston
Broadway
New York
Prince Albert
Ccc
Nes
Summer St
Glass blowers' strike threatens 20,000 jobs in Midwest
In Muncie Indiana on April 22 the Western and Eastern Window Glass Manufacturers associations voted to close 150 of 1192 pots on May 1. If strikers refuse to return to work, all factories east and west will shut immediately, risking 20,000 workers unemployed through September 1.
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Muncie
Ind
Wll
Chinese Laundrymen Charged in Easter Assaults in Worcester
Woo Tong and Sam Sing, Chinese laundrymen, faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Utley in Worcester District Court. Charges include assault on Grace Mabel Howard age 12 and Matilda Barrett age 18 from Easter Sunday. Bail set at $2000 for Woo Tong and Sam Sing, intent to appear at May term of the Superior Court.
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Worchster
No Licenses in Amesbury After Meeting Vote
Amesbury April 22 town meeting results show selectmen fixed license fees and investigated applicants premises but voted not to grant any licenses including for druggists. The decision comes despite a yes vote at the annual meeting and advertised applications.
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Amesbury
Delightful Boston to Washington Tour by Royal Blue Line
A personally conducted trip to Washington, with Congress in session as a backdrop, departs Boston Wednesday May 6. The all inclusive rate is 28 dollars, with liberal stop over privileges. Illustrated itinerary available from A J Simmons, NEF A, 21 Washington Street, Boston.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Royal Blue Line
Boston
A. J. Simmons
N.ef. A
Washington Street
South Boston Catholic Knights Grow to Fifty Members
The South Boston Council of Catholic Knights of America met again Monday, noting growth from its March 22 origin at the United States Hotel to fifty members. T. F. Quinn was elected State delegate for the Worcester convention in May. Music and recitations filled the program, featuring J. J. McNamara, Quinn, F. Dugan, and George F. Sheehan, with Sheehan also as State organizer.
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South Boston
Convicted Baron Hammerstein Sentenced for Forgery Embezzlement
Berlin April 22 The trial of Baron Von Hammerstein former editor in chief of the Kreuz Zeitung and leader of the Conservative party in the Reichstag ended in his conviction on forgery fraud and embezzlement. The court sentenced Hammerstein to three years penal servitude to lose civil rights for five years and to pay a fine of 120 marks.
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Berlin
Baron von Hammerstein
Kreuz Zeitung
Reichstag
Hammerstein
Framingham Officials Meet Over New North Framingham Road
SPRAGUE and Dr. WALCOTT of the Metropolitan Water Board met with Chairman GOODDELL and Town Solicitor ADAMS in South Framingham to discuss approving the road linking North Framingham to the new Southboro road. A further conference is set for Monday as the Boston water supply basin project requires the route.
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South Framingham
Sprague
Walcott
Metropolitan Water Board
Goodell
Adams
North Framingham
Southboro
Boston
Framingham Road
Marlboro
Cats Fight Ends With Woman Bitten In Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut on April 22 Mrs Mary Weller of Stepney tried to separate two fighting cats at her home. One cat attacked and bit her right arm from elbow to wrist and left scratches. Doctors advise bland poisoning prevention and she is expected to recover.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Mary Weller
Stepney
Missing West Boylston man found drowned at Cowie's dam
The body of Joseph Guilmette, aged resident of Oakdale West Boylston, missing since April 1, was found this morning on the rocks below Cowie's dam in Worcester. It is believed he fell into the water and drowned.
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Worcester
Joseph Guilmette
Oakdale
Too Fond of Jewelry Arrest Report
Charles Brown aged 23 of 7 Village street was arrested yesterday afternoon charged with larceny of two rings a gold watch chain and a pair of cuff buttons from 615 Tremont street belonging to William Co Russell.
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Charles Brown
Village Street
Tremont Street
William Co. Russell
Reading and Philadelphia Reading and New England railroads clash denials
New York April 2 report quotes C. H. Foster denying any truth to Philadelphia despatch claiming negotiations are pending for a settlement between the Reading railroad and the Philadelphia Reading and New England line. Foster says no agreement is in sight.
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New York
C. H. Foster
Philadelphia
Reading
Philadelphia, Reading & New England Railroad
Judge Refuses Delay in Sugar Broker Case
Washington April 22 Judge Cole denied a request to postpone the sugar broker cases pending the U S Supreme Court ruling on Elverton Chapman of New York. Trials are set for the latter part of May with United States District Attorney Blarney aiming to start with Mc Cartney and Seymour.
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Washington
Cole
United States Supreme Court
Elverton Chapman
New York
United States
Blarney
McCartney and
Seymour
Princess Marguerite Marries in Paris Civil Ceremony
Princess Marguerite of Orleans wed Major Patrice MacMahon in a civil ceremony in Paris. Daughter of the Duc de Chartres, she married the Duc de Magenta, son of the late Marshal MacMahon, in front of a large crowd.
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Paris
Marguerite of Orleans
Duc de Chartres
Patrice MacMahon
Duc de Magenta
Marshal MacMahon
Smith Non Est Forgery Case Involving New York Lawyer
Frank C. Smith, a New York lawyer once secretary of the Bar Association, was jailed in Northport on a separate forgery charge after defaulting in Municipal Court. He allegedly forged Edward H. Davis’s name. Davis was his wife's cousin. Smith’s career began in Philadelphia with Russell H. Conwell, then moved from Topeka to Northport.
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Frank C. Smith
New York
Edward H. Davis
Northport
L. I
Smith
Bar Association
Davis
Russell H. Conwell
Charles Rice
Lynn
Topeka
Kan
Torpedo Mystery At Newport Station
A government steam launch circled the torpedo station as Commo dore Sampson and the torpedo board watched. Two strangers in the city were curious, while a Boston inventor arrived seeking to revolutionize torpedo warfare with a magnet device that could draw an automobile torpedo toward a target ship, claims unknown beyond a few officials and the inventor.
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Newport
R. I
Commodore Sampson
Torpedo Board
Boston
Department
Seeing the Human Heart by Roentgen Rays Discovery
New York report claims Nicola Kesla announces success in visualizing the living human heart using a self-made fluorescent screen that sharpens shadows. The note also credits Mr Tesla with a method to obtain a Roentgen radiograph using a film between magnesium and copper plates after long darkroom exposure.
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New York
Today
Nicola Kesla
Tesla
Executors File Will of John W Carter at West Newton
The executors of the late John W. Carter filed their account showing a total estate valued at 325604.10 dollars and likely under twenty thousand dollars remains to satisfy public bequests. The will provides proportional abatement if funds are insufficient to pay all public bequests, naming Harvard College with 25000 dollars and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology among legatees.
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John W. Carter
West Newton
Harvard College
Institute of Technology
Sherman Proposes Alaska Inquiry Committee
In Washington April 22, Senator Sherman proposed a five member Senate committee to travel to Alaska after adjournment to study the fishery and fur seal industries, review regulations to protect female seals, and consider measures to promote Alaska’s development. The resolution was referred.
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Aashington
Senate
Sherman
Rep
Committee On Foreign Relations
Alaska
Congress
Whist Party Prizes At Somerville Residence
A whist party at William J. Hall's residence 359 Beacon Street Somerville Tuesday evening awarded ladies' first prize a silver cake basket to Mrs. Annie E. Brown of 5 Beacon Street and men's first prize to William B. Brown of 357 Beacon Street. Dancing followed with a musical program by Miss Alice Budden pianist and Charles Walters violinist.
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William J. Hall
Beacon Street
Somerville
Annie E. Brown
William B. Brown
Alice Budden
Charles Walters
Hirsch Death Mysteries After Syncope Near Vienna
Paris dispatch reports Presburg police probe Bar on Hirsch death amid claims of anti Semite threats. Vienna advices say he died of syncope at 3 am in neighbor Ehrenfelds house after guests heard groans and found him already dead.
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Paris
Figaro
Presburg
Hungary
Baron Hirsch
Vienna
Ehrenfeld
Eulogy Planned for Baron Hirsch by Young Men's Hebrew Association
A eulogy for the late Baron Hirsch will be delivered under the Young Men's Hebrew Association at their hall on the corner of Washington and Springfield Streets next week likely Sunday night. Prominent speakers will represent and organizers anticipate a large crowd.
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Baron Hirsch
Young Men's Hebre Association
Washington and
Springfield Streets
Hirsch's Picture Draped in Mourning at Social Club Event
The first Hirsch Social Club annual gathering Thursday featured Baron Hirsch’s portrait draped in mourning in the hall. The grand march began at nine, with about a hundred people taking part as Knights of Honor Hall hosted the event.
Woman From Philadelphia Seeks Vanderbilt At Fifth Avenue Home
A woman from Philadelphia, claiming to be a secretary and stenographer to a very rich man, arrived at Willia K. Vanderbilt on Fifty-second Street and Fifth Avenue in New York. She waited on the stoop over two hours, returned the next morning, and was captured. She said she was Estelle Burmeiste and was sent to Bellevue Hospital for evaluation of her sanity.
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New York
Willia K. Vanderbilt
Bates College men attend Boston University chapel exercises
Thirty men from Bates College arrived at Boston University yesterday morning and were present at chapel exercises. Excitement prevails over the contest result expected to be close. Faneuil Hall has been engaged for a contest and will be decorated with the two college colors. The class of 96, BUCLA, is preparing an elaborate final entertainment near the close of the college year.
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Bates College
Boston University
Cercises
Sealskin dispute ties Millen divorce case to court action
In Munich court Judge Dewey presided over a suit involving A. Millen connected to the Millen divorce proceedings. Timothy W. Coakley for John Rustus Fur Company sought $250 for a sealskin lacque sold to Millen in December 1893. Nason and Proctor appeared for the defendant. after a spirited hearing, the court reserved its decision until today.
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Millen
Dewey
Munich
A. Millen
Timothy W. Coakley
John Rustus Fur Company
M Millen
Messrs. Nason and
Proctor
Bank troubles in Denver headline
In Denver on April 22 the American National Bank failed to open its doors. A bank run began on the National Bank of Commerce, but it withstood the drain and paid all checks presented. It is understood that associated banks will support the Bank of Commerce if necessary.
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Denver
Col
Amerie National Bank
National Bank of Comerce
Regular monthly meeting of the dies Auxiliary of the Sheil Literary
The regular monthly meeting of the dies Auxiliary of the Sheil Literary association was held last evening at 616 Washington Street. Mrs. J. P. Ward presided. Reports from committees were received, the principal one on the recent dancing party in Rose Hall which netted 310. A programme for a series of essays, pictures and other entertainments was mapped out. Annual election will be held on May 22.
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Dies
Sheil Literary Sociation
Washington Street
J. P. Ward
Rose Hall
Danbury Hatteries Burned Fire Destroys Local Shops
A blaze in Danbury Connecticut on April 22 destroyed Mackinzie and So Davenport and Van Gal's hat store and George Taylor's tobacco store on Taylor street. Losses total about 68000 dollars, covered by insurance.
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Danbury, Conn
Mackinzie & So
Davenport & van Gal
George Taylor
Taylor Street
Portland woman sues doctor for damages in New Hampshire
Concord news item reports Mrs. S W Hazeltine of Portland files a 25000 dollar damage suit against Dr Charles R Was a prominent local physician alleging a medical notice and related claims in Concord New Hampshire on April 22.
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Concord
N. H
S. W. Hazeltine
Portland
Charles R
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