Boston Wins Both Games in Slaughter of Bridegrooms
Boston capitalized on line drives by Bannon Long and Duffy with Lowe's help, lifting their score to five. In the seventh inning a flurry of hits extended the lead as Nash, Lowe and Tucker shut the door on Bridegrooms' late surge. Jimmy Bannon starred with five hits in six at bats, while Duffy and Lowe also shined. Nash, Sullivan, and Tucker stabilized defense as Washingtons visit for three games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannon
Long
Duffy
Lowe
Tucker
Jimmie Sullivan
Daly
Anderson
Corcoran
Gumbert
Lachance
Shindle
Hughey Duffy
Washingtons
Nichols
Boston
AB. Lowe
McCa Duffy
Seeweeese
R.f
Ganzel
Eeare Tenne Erranesses
Silvet Aets Oaveees
SVAN
aXe R. Griffin
E.f
Erereres O
A. Shindle
Tredway
Tom Daly
I.f
Orcoran
Secserees
Don Dailey
Sesesessss
Secseeveeves
Brooklyn
Rarned
Sullivan
Gemon
Stivetts
Griffin
Nash
Kindle
Tom da
Superstitious Boston Fans See Wins In Batting Change
Baseball lore surrounds a South End grounds crowd of hundreds who believed Boston’s altered batting order sparked two wins over Brooklyn. Stivetts excelled in game one, while Kennedy faced heavy hitting in game two as Boston rallied with timely hitting and field play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Boston
Brooklyns
Stivetts
Brooklyn
Kennedy
Mike’’ Griffins
Burnham
Mike
Addidson Gumbert
Bostons
Charley Horse
Tredway
Daly
Lowe
Bannon
Nash
Stive
Corcoran
Long
Lachance
Anderson
McCarthy
Baltimore Breaks Tie To Top Philadelphia In Sixth
Baltimore surged in the sixth inning to pull away from Philadelphia after a tight contest. Esper shut Philadelphia down earlier, but the dramatic inning gave the Orioles a 5-2 win. Attendance 629. Final score 9-5 in hits. Baltimore pitchers Esper and Robinson left Philadelphia with eight errors by the Phillies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Esper
Attedance
Esper and Obinson
Taylor and Clements
Pittsburg Beats Louisville In Tight Baseball Battle
Pittsburg defeated Louisville 6 to 4 in a hard fought game in Pittsburg. Clark starred with both bat and glove while Jevne's errors helped the home club. Attendance 972. Hits were 11 apiece, Pittsburg committing 3 errors to Louisville’s 6. Batteries Bardner Merritt Inks Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Louisville
Clark
Jevne
Bardner
Merritt
Inks and
Warner
Chicago Wins Opening Inning Rally Over Cleveland
Chicago took an early lead scoring five runs in the first inning off Wallace as Knell entered in the third. Griffith was hit hard at times but received poor support, while Cleveland struggled behind 13 hits to 12 and four Chicago errors. Attendance was about 4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wallace
Knell
Griffith
Cleveland
Kittredge
Zimmer
Cincinnati Rout St Louis in Easy Baseball Affair
Cincinnati defeated St Louis 10 to 2 in an afternoon game. Kissinger was hit, St. Louis fielding faltered, and about 2,000 spectators watched. Hits: Cincinnati 18, St Louis 8. Errors: St Louis 8. Batteries Rhines and Vaughn for Cincinnati, Kissinger and Miller for St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
ST. Louis
Kissinger
Rhines
Vaughn
Milier
New Yorks Beat Washington for Third Straight Win
New York defeated Washington 11 to 0 in a lopsided game. Rusie held Washington to three scattered hits and no runs while New York connected for fifteen safe drives. The final score reflected dominant hitting and strong pitching as New York earned seven runs in the later innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
New Yorks
Washingtons
Rusie
Boyd and McGair
Boyd Ford
Batarrell
Wilson
New England League Game Report From Bangor
In Bangor on August 8 the New Bedford team played a rough game as both offenses struggled early. The final score shows Bangor ahead by multiple runs with key hits scattered and multiple errors by New Bedford. Sharp and Wheeler led the visitors at the plate, while Bangor capitalized on miscues to push across runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Baltimore
Louisville
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Chicago
Portland
Brockton
Augusta
Fall River
Bangor
New Bedford
Lewiston
Pawtucket
Buffalo
Scranton
Syracuse
Providence
Rochester
Springfield
Toronto
Wilkesbarre
Bedford
Edford
Wheeler
Visitors
Fall River Defeats Avesta In Untidy Game
Fall River wins 18 to 7 in a loosely played contest with Harrington the lone bright spot at bat. The lines show Augusta struggling with several errors and weak hitting, while Fall River builds a large early margin before coasting. Batter errors by Augusta and miscues contribute to the lopsided score.
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Fall River
Avesta
Harrington
Seceok
Augusta Stheneeeys
Augusta
Errore
Falls River
Auguste
Kiobedlanz
Rollins
Baker
Butler
Pawtucket Beats Lewiston 27 to 6 in Picnic Day Game
Pawtucket defeated Lewiston in a friendly contest with strong pitching by the last four innings. Bat runs favored Pawtucket as Baye led with 35 hits to Lewiston’s 13. Batter ies Reagan Kelley Yeager and Shea Crisham contributed in the field and at bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
Lewiston
Pawtuckryt
R. JL
Suriayed
Pawtiykcket
Reagan, Kelley and Yeager
Will &, Shea and Crisham
Brockton Nears Big Win in One Inning Bid at Portland
Portland report shows Brockton leading 8 to 4 over Rockton with Brockton aiming to strike quickly at Killeen in the next inning potential. The brief item notes Brockton’s possible early offense and the game situation as of this update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Brockton
Rockton
Killeen
Sea Moss Farine Receipts For Grocers Described
A fragment lists Sea Moss Farine described as nutritious and economical. It mentions 16 quarts for various dessert dishes and includes receipts with each package, addressed to grocers.
Slattery Knocked Out as Portland Beats Brockton
A misplayed game ended with Slattery struck near the eye by a pitched ball. The final score lists Portland ahead of Brockton 12 to 12 with 3 Portland errors and 4 by Brockton. Base hits recorded for both teams include Portland 12 and Brockton 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slattery
Portland
Brockton
Batterae
Goodhart
Magee
Providence Hustles Past Rochester In Free Batting Game
Providence dominated from the start to distance Rochester in a 5 3 victory noted for heavy hits 15 by Providence and 14 by Rochester. Egan received strong support from Providence while O'Brien and Keenan had early costly errors for Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Rochester
Donahue
O’brien
Keenan
Egan
McAuley
Berger
Syracuse Narrowly Misses Upset After Late Rally
In Springfield on August 8 Syracuse rallied late but fell short 10 to 1. Kilroy Power and Simon hit safely in the ninth while Callahan allowed few hits until the ninth. Jones tracked a long fly, Delaney and Shannon were injured affecting Springfield's defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Syracuse
Kilroy
Power
Simon
Jones
Welch
Minnehan
Callahan
Delaney
Shannon
Donnelly
Grigson
Hess
Rafler
Wilkesbarre Wins After Umpire Missed Play Call
In the ninth inning Crauby reached first, Boutenus was close to the plate as the putout should have ended the inning. Umpire Gaffney failed to see the out, forcing extra innings. Wilkesbarre scored twice in the fourteenth to beat Buffalo 7 to 4. Lyttle hit a homer. Attendance 400. Hits Wilkesbarre 15 Buffalo 13. Errors 4 each. Betts Diggins McGinnis Dowse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Crauby
Boutenus
Gaffney
Bottenus
Ining
Buffalo
Betts
Diggins
McGinnis
Dowse
Scranton Falls To Toronto In Troubled Baseball Tilt
In Scranton on August 8 Wardes Johnson sparked a sideline fight over a bat before the game, contributing to a rough start. Toronto’s defense and timely hitting carried them, with final lines Toronto 3 Scranton 2. Payne and Lake paired for Scranton, Johnson and Schriver for Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
Wardes Johnson
Johnson
Payne
Toronto
Black America Team Defeats Local Nine On Boston Commons
The Black America club defeated a local nine of colored players yesterday forenoon on Boston Commons by 28 to 2. The winners challenge all amateur clubs, black or white. Write Charles Preston Hunting ton avenue grounds city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Black America” Company
Boston Commons
Charles Preston
Huntington Avenue Grounds
City
Forest Hills to duel Twins of Arlington at Parker field
The Forest Hills and the Twins of Arlington will cross bats on Parker's field in Egleston Square Saturday afternoon at 3 30. A sharp contest is expected as both teams are evenly matched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
Twins of
Arlington
Parker’s Field
Egleston Square
Williston Defeats Shaw At Centre Harbor Tournament
Williston defeated W. K. Shaw of the Longwood Club in a hotly contested match at Centre Harbor in sweltering heat. The event featured brilliant rallies and surprising returns by Williston, while Willis Farrington and son edged Lowrie and Dutton 3 6 1 6 4 in a closely fought doubles match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Harbor
N. H
Williston
W. K. Shaw
Longwood
Shaw
Willis Farrington
Arkansan humor frames Jim Clayeatah move to Gangy
Mrs. Sunklands recalls Jim Clayeatah planning to move his family back to Gangy after settling affairs. Mr. Sunklands jokes that all he must do is pour water on the fire and call the dogs. The exchange appears in Puck style humor.
Maria's Friends and Dietrick Letters Rally for Maria Barberi
In New York on August 8 a large meeting at Germania Hall drew over two thousand supporters of Maria Barberi. The assembly urged Governor Morton to grant clemency, with resolutions sent to the governor, likening the appeal to public sentiment seen in society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mass Meeting
Gov. Morton
Morten
Maria Barberi
Germania Hall
Morton
Letter to the Editor on Maria Barberi case
Roland D Sawyer of Kensington New Hampshire urges moderation in judging Maria Barberi. He argues both sides are harsh, warns an absolute pardon would set a dangerous precedent, notes lynching contrasts, and stresses crime remains crime despite sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Barberi
Mary A. Livermere
South
Barberi
Roland D. Sawyer
Kensington, N. H
A Widow Defends Maria Barberi Case in Letter
A Boston letter-writer as “A Widow” argues in support of executing Maria Barberi. She asserts crimes are equal harms regardless of gender and urges punishment matching male murderers. She recounts personal views on respect, marriage promises, and behavior, praising true gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cataldo
Mary Cannan
Boston
Wealth and justice in a color line case
Letter from Ellen A. Dougherty of Conway argues wealth and social position determine acquittal in the Elizabeth Flagler shooting case of Aug 3 in Washington. The writer contrasts Barberi and Flagler, asserting wealth would free a woman in similar circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Flagler
Washington
Marla Barberi
Ellen A. Dougherty
Conway
Marketmen urged to use abandoned freight yards for a new fruit market
An observer proposes converting six abandoned Boston & Maine freight houses beside Canal Street into a fruit and vegetable market. By placing booths opposite the yards the market would offer attractive displays and a dust free, convenient site near Union Station, rivaling markets abroad. August 8.
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Boston & Maine
Canal Street
Union Station
Results at Saratoga Horse Races
Five and one half furlongs Lady de mond wins with Weinberg second in a two-starter field. Second race five eighths goes to Ramsin with Marquise second and third place to someone else. Time listed as VW. Third race seven eighths Anisette with del Carreres second Lissak third. Fourth race one and one sixteenths Bran dywine wins Darien second Sufficient third. Fifth race one mile Lacania wins Liza second Orinda third. Time 1 46
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Demond
Weinberg
Ramsin
Marquise
Anisette
del Carreres
Lissak
Brandywine
Darien
Sufficient
Lacania
Liza
Orinda
Results at Alexander Horse Races Seven Races Summary
Farra r wins the first race at six and a quarter furlongs with Little Joe second and Psyche third in 1 21. Margaruite takes the six and a quarter furlong second race with Lady Teacher runner up and Irish Pat third in 1 21. Jersey wins the five furlong feature with Don Lucy second Forrest third in 1 00. Avon margins in the six and a half furlongs with Bizarre first Faust second and third. Siva posts the one mile win with Bronston second Mirage third in 1 44. Key West clocks 1 22 in six and a half furlongs with Frank RK Hart first Joe Mack third.
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Farrar
Little Joe
Psyche
Marguerite
Lady Teacher
Irish Pat
Jersey
Don Lucy
Forrest
Avon
Bizarre
Faust
Siva
Bronston
Mirage
Key
West
Frank RK. Hart
Joe Mack
One Mile Salonica Wins First Race Amid Fast Times
Race results list Salonica first in the opening mile, Hammi second and Naushes Doodle third. Times noted for several events include 1:02 for five-eighths, 1:00 for 1 1/4 miles, 1:43 for one mile, and 1:42.14 for another one-mile race with multiple placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonica
Hammi Neces Re Peanticent
Annot Lyle
Fests Silver
Naushes Doodle
Lady Rich Joni
King Gold
Mangrove
Congater
Doggett
Warlike
Little Matt
Factotum
Lochinvar
Fusijleer
Marshall
Tims
Macy and Stacy Comment on a Boston Blue-Stocking
In a lively exchange, Macy asks about a Boston blue-stocking present in the crowd while Stacy dismisses the term and quips about the bathing costume, turning the moment into light banter about fashion and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy
Boston
Stacy
Ruth Goldsmith scheme collapses as Tarbel flees Boston
Tarbel faces fraud exposure after promoting Royal Tea and Tablets through Ruth Goldsmith Co 172 Tremont Street Boston. He and wife face civil actions and warrants. goods moved to New York Hartford baggage room for Mrs Tarbel and family plans to depart Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Street
Tarbel
Maine
Charles W. Sawtelle
Ruth Goldsmith Company
Royal Tea and Tablets
Tremont Street
Far West
West
Ruth Goldsmith
Paul Pry
Nature
Thrace
Ruth Goldsmith Co
Boston
Mane. A. & A
Cireuular
United States
Brown
Chicago
Colton & Walsh
Post Building
Washington Street
Grant
Colton
Post
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Louise Tarbel
Tarbels
Huntington Avenue
NE A REGATTA COMMITTEE MEETING THIS EVENING
A meeting of the regatta committee of the NE AREA will be held this evening at o clock. The notice provides event scope and attendees but omits exact time and location.
Consolidated Cycling Clubs to incorporate and race meet plans
The Consolidated Cycling Clubs will soon be an incorporated body with last week’s legal application. Boston eyes will spot black and gold CCC placards for a Labor Day meet in Waltham. A Charlestown Cycle Club race day is set at Franklin Park Lagos tomorrow with multiple events and prizes on display.
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John B. Dore
Boston Cycs
C. Cc
Roxbury Wheelmen
Warren Street
Russell
League
J. M. McGinley
St. John
N. B
McGinley
Peck
Waltham
Labor Day
George P. Whitton
Tremont Street
W. B. Bradstreet
Washington Street
Spring Lane
B. B. Emery
Columbus Avenue
James
Kate
Jobe
Rowan
Atlanta Constitution
Maritime Provinces
Here
St. J
Charlestown Cycle Club
Franklin Park
Lagos
Hartwell & Hutchinson
First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery reunion at Point of Pines
The twenty seventh annual summer reunion and picnic drew about 200 attendees for a noon fish dinner followed by a business meeting electing W C Cusick Frank B F Farnham E Kendall Jenkins and Benjamin Day as officers. The year’s death toll listed ten members with multiple homicides across towns. Baldwin's Cadet Band performed. Winthrop assessors reported tax and population data. Ocean Spray Bijou held three day fair for St John’s recory fund ending with tableaux and concerts by Miss E M Wood Miss Mamie Learnard and others. a bowling match at New Winthrop Hotel ended with no show from Glendon.
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Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Association
Point of Pines
W.C. Cusick
Newburyport
Frank BF. Farnham
Reading
E. Kendall Jenkins
Andover
Benjamin Day
Marblehead
J. W. Gardner
Boston
George W. Tucker
Manchester
Henry C. Shurtleff
Worcester
John
Sargent
California
Samuel Bugbee
Chicago
Baldwin
Winthrop Assessors
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Lawrence Neebe
E. M. Wood
Wellesley
Alice Hazen
Sadie Bowen
Abba Bowen
Ida Cuthbertson
Neebe
Mamie Learnard
James O’hara
Horace Tewkesbury
William Farnham
New Winthrop Hotel
New Winthrop
Glendon
Pillsbury In A Drawn Game In Hastings Chess
In Hastings England August 8 the recent chess tournament saw notable results. Tachigorin defeated Mason in 34 moves, Lasker beat Schechter in 51, Steinitz toppled Blackburne in 61, and Tinsley defeated Janowski in 37. Several adjourned or drawn encounters included Tarrasch vs Mieses in 52 moves, Pillsbury vs Marco in 32, Burn vs Schiffers in 55, Walbrodt vs Gunsberg in 33, with Blackburne defeating Janowski after adjournment in 63 moves. a French defense by Blackburne appeared on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Eng
Tachigorin
Mason
Lasker
Schlecter
Steinitz
Blackburne
Tinsley
Janowski
Tarrasch
Mieses
Pillsbury
Marco
Burn
Burke and Keane Challenged For Amateur Race
Thomas N. Barnes of Roxbury issues a challenge to run Tom Burke, the B. A. A. 4 yard dash ace, or Tom Keane of the Suffolk A. C., at any upcoming amateur games for a suitable prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Barnes
Roxbury
Tom Burke
Tom Keane
Suffolk A. C
Boxing Gossip From Across The Water Headlines Loom
A Boston letter from Ambrose J. Lambert in Ireland reports boxing scene stagnation in England with Creedon Craig set as September hope. Boxing bouts in Providence feature Marty McCue versus Joe Mullen and Young Sisto versus Young Peck, plus Tom Kirkpatrick. Rumors center on Dan Leavil and Aliot, with several local boxers seeking matches.
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Ambrose J. Lambert
Post
Europe
Lambert
Boston
Mirror of Life
Mr. Lambert
Losmacaffrey
County Westmeath
Ireland
Bill Daly
Billy Conquest
Dan Murphy
Denny Murphy
Billy Hogarty
Patsey Sheppard
Leon Pifnofsky
Aaron Blupsky
National Sporting Club
London
Donovan
Court Square
Chelsea
King Philip Athletic Society of Providence
Marty McCue
New York
Joe Mullen
South Boseton
Youngs Sisto
Young Peck
Providence
Hugh Martin
Tom Kirkpatrick
Tim McCarthy
Cribb Club
Sporting Department of
the Post
James W. Weetcott
Eddie Connolly
St. John
Frank Garrand
Chicago
Garrand
Joe Donovan
Chicago Daily News
Luke Burke
Lowell
New England
Dave Ross
Ross
Burke
Dodo Connolly
South Boston
Aliot
J. H. Leavil
Dan
Ree
Henry
Mike Sears
Sears
Jimmy Kaveny
Fred McDonald
Gloucester
Billy Henry
McDonald
James’ W. Westcott
Griffin
James Robinson
Orifin
Johnny Griffin
Johnny Murphy
Billy Murphy
Billy Plimmer
Rob Roy
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Grimm
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ts—Daly
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Johnson and Schriver
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J. B. Apthorp
H Atkinson
Trueman G
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J. Swiss
Kate Pampen Rank
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A R. A. Barry
W. A. Bell
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W. By. Bellinger
Mary L L. Best
Henr Beuttell
Miss Blackburn
F. A. Bradley
Fran Foster Bradley
S. H. Brooks
Edgar Brusewitz
L. Burlingham
Bushnell
Csarhgott
Chapman
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Helen K. Christie
J. B. Clow
J. ©. Clow
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R. W. Cooper
Deb Crawford
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Miss Currie
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James G. Dagron
D. A. Dandiiker
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R. M. Dean
Derham
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James Hamar
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Miss Hyde
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J. A. Irwin
James Ames Jacson, Jr
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F C. Johnson
L. M. Johnstone
Eric Knight
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A. Morton
Edward R. Myers
Myers
T. McClellan
McClure
Miss McClure
Katherine McClure
Arthur J. McClure
Co. McCure
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McCurdy
W. H. Mills
Alexander Mitchell
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Carlo
Amsbothian
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Charles Round
Ryan
Sanders
IF. I. Sanders
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Switzer
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Tully
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Voss
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Weir
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Whiting
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Hannah Wattaew
Whistler
Meee
Henry Winsor
Mainten de Wolf
L. Hollingsworth Wood
W.woodrofte
M. Woolger
Maria
MR. Peabody
F. M. Noa
Mra. Dietrick
Aslail
Wealth and Justice
Saratoga
Alexander
Brightow Beach
Theompany
the Rot
North Shore
Sant
Pate
Burke and Keane
Mpandeney
John H. Woodbury
Gee St
Lewis
York
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