Assessor John Maguire Dies After Half Century Service
John M Maguire longtime Boston assessor and Democratic stalwart died suddenly at 115 Chandler Street after a hemorrhage. He had served 35 years on the Board of Assessors including 17 as principal and was active in Irish immigrant relief and local politics. Funeral at Holy Cross Cathedral with Calvary Cemetery interment. He leaves nephews and nieces.
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John M. Maguire
Board of Assessors
Chandler Street
Maguire
Boston
Patrick Maguire
Hart
Matthews
Democratic Board of Aldermen
Collins
Ireland
Irish Society
St. Aloysius
Franklin Street
Archbishop Williams
Matthew Institute
Immigration Society
Calvert Institute
Catholic Union
Irish Charitable Society
Union Institution For Savings
Holy Cross Cathedral
Calvary Cemetery
Engagements Announced Across Several New England Couples
A string of society engagement notices from Cambridge to Worcester and Roxbury lists Miss Alice Clyde Hood and Leon E. Ryther, Mrs. Nettie A. Hill with Dr Alfred A. Wheeler, Helen F. Gleason with Thomas F. Welch, Ermina Cutter Leach with Dr Roland Walker Brayton, Edna Cornelia Roct with David Roy Knipe, Charles Francis Adams with Bertha May Lee, Grace Dickey with J Nelson Manning, and Anne Edwards Greenleaf with Edward Arthur Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Clyde Hood
Cambridge
Leon E. Ryther
Nettie A. Hill
Samuel McLean
New Rochelle
N. Y
Alfred A. Wheeler
Marlboro Street
Helen F. Gleason
Jamaica Plain
Thomas F. Welch
Roxbury
Ermina Cutter Leach
Dorchester
Roland Walker Brayton
Harvard
Miss Lee
John Lee
Camden
Grace Dickey
Worcester
J. Nelson Manning
Brookline
Albert H. Greenleaf
Newburyport
Anne Edwards Greenleaf
Edward Arthur Baldwin
Schenectady
W. F. Baldwin
Mme
Lillian Mordica Doeme
Congressmen Tongue Dead in Washington D C
Congressmember Thomas R Tongue of Oregon s first district died suddenly at his Washington residence today from heart failure after an indigestion attack.
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Washington
Thomas R. Tongue
Oregon
Amicable Mood Marks Teamsters Meeting in Boston
Teamsters' Local 25 held a large meeting to discuss the annual agreement with the Master Teamsters' Association and to elect a business agent and delegates to the Central Labor Union. The executive boards plan an early conference, with about $1100 in dues received.
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Team Drivers’ Union
Local 25
Brodbine Trail
Master Teamsters’ Association
Agena
Central Labor Union
Master Cameters
Master Teamsters
Longshoremen Expel Ryan and Elect New ILA Officers
The International Longshoremen's Association expelled former president and business manager Martin H. Ryan and elected new officers including Martin S. McCormick as president and Michael Donlan as vice president. J Carroll became treasurer and Arben Craney financial secretary, with J Briely and others listed on the board of trustees. The G. P. A. clerks’ endorsement was noted.
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International Longshoremen's Association
Martin H. Ryan
Martin S. McCormick
Michael Donlan
J. Carroll
Arben Craney
M. J. McLoughlin
Maurice O’dwyer
J. Briely
Butler
D. Hurlehy
J. Powers
A. Connelly
Boston Machinists Hear Federal Leader Over Dispute
Morris P. Landers vice president of the grand lodge of machinists arrived from Washington to mediate the clash at McLaughlin works between the Boston local machinists and the Amalgamated Society of Engineers. A Saturday conference led to another planned this week and a special lodge meeting Thursday will vote on proposals from the national organization.
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Morris P. Landers
Washington, D. C
Grand Lodge of Machinists
Boston
Lodge of Machinists
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Boston Lodge of Machinists
Italian union elects officers in Web Hall meeting
The Italian Laborers and Excavators' Union formed last week by Team Drivers' locals 2% and 191 organizers T. J. Minihan and Cornelius J. Shea met in Web Hall on Hanover Street yesterday and elected Joseph Vendulli as president James Venduli as vice president Frank Russo as secretary James Ara as treasurer Orlo Tano Joseph Bartelli and Frank Simomilli as trustees. The union has 60 charter members.
Against Incorporation Of Unions Vote Denounces Move
The Building Trades Council focused on routine affairs and voted to oppose any measure to incorporate trade unions in the General Court this year. Delegates say such action would be a step backward and favor broader federal like laws for unions. The Schoolhouse Commission drew sharp criticism and affiliates were asked to file written complaints for central review.
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Building Trades Council
Grocery Clerks' Plaint Formed Union Officers Installed
Newly elected officers of Grocery, Provision and Fish Clerks' Union were installed. President J. J. Tobin, vice-president John M. Burke, past president Charles 8. Scott, business agent H. Joseph Quinn, directors F. J. Calkins Walter Nolan Frank M. Tehan A. L. Nealey Lewis A. Collins. A committee was named to seek a law change making employers liable for adulterated foods. Delegates were chosen for the Central Labor Union.
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Grocery, Provision and Fish Clerks’ Union
J. J. Tobin
John M. Burke
Charles 8. Scott
H. Joseph Quinn
F. J. Calkins
Walter Nolan
Frank M. Tehan
A. L. Nealey
Lewis A. Collins
Centraltral Labor Union
Lumber Teamsters Elect Officers For Local 112 Union
Local 112 lumber teamsters held an annual meeting yesterday electing E W Cooke as president Edward Ackerly as vice president T J Gilligan as recording secretary William Cohen as treasurer J A Murray as financial secretary Peter J Donaghue as corresponding secretary and business agent William McBride as conductor and John Sullivan as warden The union reports over 60 percent growth in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Teamsters
E. W. Cooke
Edward Ackerly
T. J. Gilligan
William Cohen
J. A. Murray
Peter J. Donaghue
William McBride
John Sullivan
Boston Labor Union Officers and Meetings Reported
Labor notes from Boston detail newly elected officers for Water Works and related unions, including James F. Burke and Patrick Kelley. It lists 61 new members and 14 reinstatements for the Coal Teamsters Local 21, plus officer slate for Local 21. Other items note a failed amalgamation with Knights of Labor, an upcoming Brassworkers smoke talk, and a mass meeting for Stablemen's Union with listed speakers.
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Boston Water Works Department Union
Central Labor Triton
James F. Burke
Jeremiah Sullivan
Daniel Donovan
Michael McCarthy
Thomas Toland
Lawrence Murphy
Patrick J. Feeny
Patrick Kelley
James McCaffrey
Coal Teamsters and Handlers’ Union
P. J. O’toole
John J. Fenton
Brassworkers’ Union
Dexter Hall
Stablemen’s Union
Machinists’ Hall
Wells Memorial Building
Frank H. McCarthy
James R. Crozier
D. D. Driscoll
P. D. Daly
Bride of Five Days Wed and Rich Wisconsin Man Dies
William H. Bradley, Wisconsin s wealthiest man, married his secretary Marie Hannemeyer days before dying. He died Wednesday after a brief decline, leaving an estate valued at over 20 million dollars. A son and two brothers survive. litigation over the will is anticipated. Mrs Bradley managed the estate and will receive a substantial share under statutes.
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Milwaukee
Jan. Is
William H. Bradley
Wisconsin
Marie Hannemeyer
Bradley
Halsy
We Are Not All Socialists Yet All Socialistic
Robert Treat Paine Jr spoke in Phillips Church South Boston on social progress through democracy. He argued expansion of franchise and socialistic tendencies as progress, lauded ballot power and political liberty, noted poll tax repeal, and urged public school reforms while stressing government to aid common good and purity in politics.
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Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Phillips Church
South
Boston
Massachusetts
Public School Association
St. Louis
Cleveland
Roosevelt
South Boston Fire Damages West Broadway Buildings
A three story wooden fire at 342 West Broadway in South Boston occurred about 2:30 Sunday morning. Sparks threatened nearby structures. flames were contained to the adjacent 345 West Broadway. Mary Harris and Hannah Conley’s bakery and dry goods shop were water damaged. Broadway Associates clubroom on the second floor gutted. Baldeau owner. Total damage about 1500 dollars. adjoining property at 50 dollars damaged, owned by O J Duke with occupant George Miville.
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West Broadway
Boston
Mary Harris
Not Obliged to Fight Rome Duel Challenge
The seconds of Foreign Minister Prinetti and Count Bellegarde have decided the minister is not obliged to fight the count. Bellegarde, an ex cavalry officer, has challenged Prinetti and accepted, and says he will compel the minister to duel.
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Count Bellegarde
Rome
Prinetti
Signor Prinetti
Women's Leagues to Be Formed
The American Federation of Labor State Branch executive committee met at New England Hall and decided to form women's union labor leagues in cities statewide to aid the union labor movement. The Amesbury carriage workers strike was endorsed. The State Board of Arbitration funding request was referred to the legislative committee to press for a higher appropriation if advisable.
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American Federation of Labor
New England Hall
Amesbury
State Board of Arbitration
Legislative Committee
Orange Pill Powders Offer Quick Headache Cold Relief
Patent orange powder packets claim rapid protection against headaches colds grip and fatigue with convenient use and portable packaging. The product markets itself as a daily health aid promising swift relief and sustained energy.
Newsboys' Protective Union installs new officers
The Newsboys' Protective Union 9077 of the American Federation of Labor met yesterday at 63 Hanover Street and installed their newly elected officers. Retiring President N. B. Sodekson performed the installation. New officers include President Thomas J. Mulkern and Vice-President Samuel Levin.
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Newsboys’ Protective Union
American Federation of Labor
Hanover Street
N. 8. Sodekson
Thomas J. Mulkern
Samuel Levin
Monague C. Munsey
George B. Matthias
Harris M. Rubinovitz
Philip Rubrish
Harvard Freshman Crew Begins Practice Six Months Out
Harvard six month practice opener for freshman crew with Yale ahead. Coached by Wray and Vail at the University boat house. Team now imposes a 160 pound minimum, a first for Harvard rowing history. Captain McGrew follows Pa Courtney’s guidance as Harvard aims to defeat Yale.
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Harvard
Yale
Wray
Vail
Philadelphia
University Boathouse
McGrew
Pa’ Courtney
Cornell
Charles
Interclass Harvard Championship Shoots at Soldiers Field Club
Interclass shooting for the Harvard championship will be held between the 1905 and 1906 teams at the new gun club clubhouse on Soldiers Field this afternoon. On Thursday afternoon 1903 will meet 1904, and next Monday the winners of the two matches will begin a best of three series for the championship. Silver cups will be given to the members of the team winning the title.
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Harvard
Soldiers’ Field
Caught Gaming on Sunday Suspects Apprehended at Dudley Street
Seven young men were seized by police Sunday morning at 124 Dudley Street for gaming on the Lord's day. The arrested are John Donelly James C Burchell Thomas F Smith James Ryan John Flynn Frederick W Dolan and John Harrington. The officers interrupted the gathering and led the players away as the crowd dispersed.
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Dudley Street
Boon
John Donelly
James C. Burchell
Thomas F. Smith
James Ryan
John Flynn
Frederick W. Dolan
John Harrington
Royal Blue Line Tours Schedule and Fares
Royal Blue Line offers personally conducted tours to Washington with trips on January 16 and 50 February 13 March 6 and 20 April 3 and 17 at $25 covering five days in Washington plus visits to Philadelphia and New York. Florida trips depart January 26 February 8 and March 9 at $8.50 to Jackson ville and return. For itineraries and full details contact Joseph P. Tagrant N. & P. A. 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Florida
Natives Urge Taft to Stay in Philippines
In Manila a crowd of about 8000 demonstrated before Malacanang urging Governor Taft to remain. Speakers from Federal Liberal and Nationalist groups urged him to stay to preserve order and the current policy. Taft said his departure decision would come in August and that policy would not change if he left.
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Manila
Taft
Malacanan Palace
Philippine trade records show September 1902 exports surge
A War Department summary reports September 1902 imports to the Philippine Islands at 2,785,008 dollars, up from 1901, and exports at 3,889,635 dollars the largest monthly export since American occupation. Hemp exports exceed 2.6 million dollars, mostly to the United States, with sugar and tobacco totaling 573,679 dollars. Nine months ending Sept 30, 1902 imports reach 24,338,322 dollars, exports 19,239,18 dollars, US purchases totaling about 7,232,411 dollars.
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Washington
Bureau of Insulas
War Department
Philippine Islands
United States
Night of Waiting Ends in Weldon Wedding
In Weldon North Carolina on January 11 Will Grimmer and Miss Mattie Brickle wed after her furious father James B. Brickle guarded the daughter through the night, threatening Grimmer. Brickle finally slept at 8 a.m. and the couple married at sunrise then set for Stony Creek to start their life together.
Roosevelt Opposes Mormon Apostle in Utah Senate Race
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt urged Utah legislators to avoid electing Apostle Reed Smoot to the U.S. Senate. Senator Kearns quotes the President as fearing conflict and harm to Utah’s interests if an apostle is chosen, while Smoot calls the intervention unprecedented and vows to continue his candidacy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Utah
Kearns
Reed Smoot
Republican Party
United States Senate
Smoot
Rosebery Declares Himself Dowager Earl at Dalmeny
London January 11 Great rejoicings at Dalmeny the Scottish seat of Lord Rosebery mark the coming of age of his eldest son Lord Dalmeny He jokes at a banquet declaring himself a dowager earl Dalmeny inherits 5 000 000 from his mother and seeks fame as a cricketer and Derby winner The second son Nell Primrose inherits 6 000 000 and Mentmore Palace is noted as his home He is described as clever thoughtful and studious with political hopes for the family.
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London
Dalmeny
Lord Rosebery
Edinburgh
Lord Dalmeny
England
Nell Primrose
Palace of
Mentmore
President of Swiss Republic Keeps Hotel in Zurich
Jan 11 in Geneva reports M Deucher, Zurich hotel proprietor, chosen as the new President of the Swiss Confederation with the customary annual selection by the Federal Assembly. The President earns 3600 dollars and resides in Berne, reflecting the nation’s tradition of leaders from hotel and national industry.
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Geneva
M. Deucher
Zurich
Federal Assembly
Berne
Zionist mass meeting in East Boston endorses Jewish pride
The Zionist gathering at Chiel Jacob Synagogue on East Boston streets featured Abraham Albert presiding and speakers including Rabbi Sirk Abraham Schwartz and Max Quint. Schwartz urged pride in being called Jew, citing persecution in Romania and Russia and immigration limits in the United States, while Albert urged patriotism and unity toward a future Hebrew homeland in Palestine.
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Chiel Jacob
Paris
Gore Streets
Boston
Abraham Albert
Rabbi Sirk
Abraham Schwartz
Max Quint
Bishop Ussher
Dedham
C. Liddermann
Miss Webb
Schwartz
Roumania
Russia
United States
Palestine
Albert
Germans Plan Big Concert at Symphony Hall
The United German Singing Societies of Boston announce a large concert at Symphony Hall on Sunday to fund the German Museum at Cambridge. The event features a mass chorus, Koehler's Hymn to Eros, Strube’s music, and a 50-member orchestra, with lead performers including Ernst Donath and Paul Durmök among others.
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United German Singing Societies of
Boston
Symphony Hall
Germanic Museum
Cambridge
Robert Sturm
Francke
Belling
Jessen
Messrs
Carl
Christian Eberhard
Mass Chorus
Eros
Carl August Koehler
Dr. Belling
Gustav Strube
Symphony
Ernst Donath
Paul Durmock
F. B. Teuthorn
Karl Recknagel
August Schaefer
Heinrich B. Stuart
Frank Bolz
Ernst Kuenstler
Henry Maier
Alois Bartschmid
Joseph Gabler
Oscar Henning
Crimean War Veteran Patrick Magee Dies in Destitution
Lawrence reports Patrick Magee, a Crimean war veteran, died from privation and cold after being found in his room at 155 Common Street. City Physician McEvoy could not save him. Ten days earlier his wife was found dead from cold and hunger in the same room, a scene of extreme destitution.
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Lawrence
Patrick Magee
Common Street
McEvoy
Babies and Invalids to Be Added to Borax Eaters
Washington January 11 twelve babies and twelve chronic invalids are to join the government poison squad under Dr H W Wiley to test purified food effects. Secretary Wilson directs experiments to see if borax fed to infants affects crying teething or growth. Wiley seeks willing infants lacking meat intake and fears interference by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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Washington
H. W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Secreary of Agriculture
Dr. Wiley
Wiley
Foundling Asylums
Society For Prevention of Cruelty
Kaiser on the stump for his own party in Berlin
The Kaiser party plans ally the Independent Labor party with the Kaiser movement. Baron von Eckhardstein leaves diplomatic duties to promote the alliance and win working-class sympathy after speeches at Essen and Breslau. The Kaiser will visit wavering districts before elections and attend festivals and monument unveilings.
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Berlin
New
Kaiser
Baron von Eckhardstein
Essen
Breslau
Independent Labor Party
Germany
Dowager Duchess of Marlborough Lives in Seclusion
London Jan. 11 Lillian Dowager Duchess of Marlborough once Mrs Hamersley of New York has lived in complete seclusion at Deepdeene Surrey since the death of her third husband Lord William Beresford. She devotes herself to educating her only child a delicate son once kept in an incubator. The dowager duchess remains a beauty but shows no ambition for English society.
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London
Lillian
Duchess of Marlborough
Hamersley
New York
Deepdeene
Surrey
William Beresford
Lord William Beresford
Tarbox Case Verdict Expected In Newton Today
Newton citizens await Mayor Weeks verdict in the Chief Tarbox case with a roll call reading at Newton police headquarters at 5 45 p m. The decision, keenly awaited, is seen as final and binding for local police officials.
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Newton
Weeks
Newton Inauguration Ceremony Set At City Hall
Newton voters prepare for the municipal inauguration tomorrow at 3 o clock in City Hall. The event may feature Mayor Weeks announcing surprises and recommendations, with speculation he will address the police department in his remarks.
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Newton
City Hall
Weeks
Grandson of Grant Denied Army Retirement by Root
The grandson of General Grant, son of Nellie Grant Sartoris, who was commissioned as a lieutenant about a year ago, is denied retirement by Secretary Root. He must serve ten years before resigning, as no sufficient excuse was found.
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Root
General Grant
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Whippet Focus Marks New England Kennel Club Show
Secretary Vredenbergh approves the New England Kennel Club beach show at Mechanics Building starting Feb 28 with a premium scale of 15, 10, and 5 dollars for first to third. The 257 classes cover all breeds and whippet specials draw star owners like Richard Croker and James Kernochan. Judge James A. Boutelle, a longtime whippet figure, notes rising interest in the racing hounds across New England.
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Vredenbergh
American Kennel Association
New England Kennel Club
Mechanics’ Building
America
Richard Croker
James JL. Kernochan
James A. Boutelle
New England
Country Club
Brookline
Oliver Ames, Jr
Hollis Hunnewell
Edward Brooks
Walter J. Comstock
Oscar Donner
Charles W. Keyes
George H. Goodermand
Charles Rodman
Count Coloma Waterski accuses family jewelers in New York court
In West Side Court, Count Coloma Waterski of Poland claimed he gave diamonds to Joseph Ariessohn and his son Louis to sell at No 9 Columbus Avenue. He says he reclaimed two diamonds last night but received blows instead. Magistrate set the Ariessohns bail at 1000 for examination as they deny any knowledge of the diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fuavershamian
Coloma Waterski
Poland
Mayo
West Side
Joseph Ariessohn
Louis
Columbus Avenue
Ariessohns
Frank W. Hollis to be Honored in Dorchester Testimonial
Vaudeville star Frank W. Hollis returns from a long tour and will be feted at Bloomfield Hall on Geneva Avenue Dorchester next Friday evening. The program features minstrel and vaudeville acts and a dance with George M. Krey as interlocutor and a lineup of performers including Katherine Quirk Thomas F. Wright Harry L. Austin Fox and Ward John Clahane John Cadigan Gus Fay Mamie Howard Lizzie Coughlin Andy Leonard Joe Rothe Jennie DeHaan Mollie Stovin Dan Hennessey Henry Pugh Dick Walsh and Lizzie Otto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Hollis
Vaudevillian
Bloomfield Hall
Geneva Avenue
Dorchester
George M. Krey
Katherine Quirk
Thomas F. Wright
Harry L. Austin
Fox and Ward
John Clahane
John Cadigan
Gus Fay
Mamie Howard
Lizzie Coughlin
South Boston
Andy Leonard
Joe Rothe
Jennie DeHaan
Mollie Stovin
Dan Hennessey
Henry Pugh
Dick Walsh
Lizzie Otto
Maine Railroads Gain Augusta Report Shows Higher Earnings
The Maine railroad commissioners report to the Governor and council lists 20 railroad corporations operating in Maine by steam. Gross earnings for the year reached 11 763 088 88 dollars, up from 10 930 002 86 the previous year 1901.
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Augusta
Maine Railroad Commissioners
Maine
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Maguire
Congressman Tongue
Beechams
Ryan
Italian Union
LABOR
Marie Hannemeyer Bradley
Newsboys’ Union
New London
Harvard Glass
Royal Blue Line
Cupid
Senate
Rosebery
Ald Germanic Museum Fund
Dowager Duchess OF Marlborough
Castoria
Tarbox
Gen. Grant
Algernon Sartoris
F. W. Hollis
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