Disappearance and return of Harper's editor amid city turmoil
New York on January 28 reports Harper's Monthly editor H. Conant, missing a week, reunited in Chicago via a letter claiming he is well and will return by Friday. The same day the supreme court ruled Wood's claim to corporation counsel office invalid, while Quong, Pell Street Chinese Cigar Makers Club president, vanished with $3000, triggering a wide search and concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conant
Harper’s Monthly
Chicago
Harper Brothers
Henry St. Clair
St. Cisir
Supreme Court
Co. E. I. Wood
Corporation Counsel
Kirk
Davis
Brady
Daniels
Birk Lacombe
Quong
Pell Street
Chinese Cigar Makers’ Club
No. 32
A Very Complicated Position of Affairs
Springfield Jrl reports Senator Bridges is gravely ill delaying confirmation of a United States senator. Democrats may push for resignation. if Bridges resigns or dies, an election would be delayed three to four weeks. Democrats threaten filibuster to block a quorum and halt joint convention action.
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Springfield
Jrl
Bridges
United States
Grinnell mill weavers strike over wages in New Bedford area
In New Bedford Massachusetts on January 28 workers at Grinnell mill stopped work claiming insufficient earnings to cover board. Nos 1 and 4 weavers stay firm as many are single men seeking independence while New Bedford Yarn Mill workers see slight wage cuts and Fairpoint Silver Plating lays off hours, affecting 200 to 300 workers with many planning to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New BepFord
Mass
Grinnell Mill
New Bedford Manufacturing Company
Fairpoint Silver Plating Company
Nineteenth Annual G A R Encampment Opens in BripGerort
BripGerort Conn January 28 The nineteenth annual encampment of the state department Grand Army of the Republic begins with five percent posts represented. The report shows 11 new posts founded this year bringing total to 4796 members. The relief fund stands at 274,531 dollars, up 11,724.71—the largest in department history. Delegates enjoyed an eclipse this evening as officers prepare for tomorrow’s annual election.
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BripGerort
Conn
State Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Bridgeman ses office. city Chamberlain evades injunction
In Troy on January 28, Mr Bridgeman claims the chamberlain post after the mayor used police to seize the office. Bridgeman has avoided service of Judge Ingalls injunction restraining him from acting. Citizens are outraged. impeachment papers are being prepared as Bridgeman is believed to hide in the chamberlain’s private office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Bridgeman
Chamberlain
Ingalls
Fitzgerald
Maine hearing on Megantic railroad dispute in Augusta
The committee on railroads held a hearing in Augusta with about 25 Bangor residents present. Speakers argued that granting the Megantic line would place competition against the Isangor and Piscataquis, in which Bangor holds large ownership.
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Augusta
Committee On Railroads
Megantic
Bangor
Meegantic Road
Isangor
Piscataquis
Danforth Headline Fire Suspect arraigned in Coxcamp
Ralph W. Danforth of W. F. Danforth & Son confectioners was arrested in Coxcamp New Hampshire on a warrant alleging he set a basement fire at his store the night of day 22. He was bound over for examination next Tuesday in police court and declared innocent.
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Coxcamp, N. H
Ralph W. Danforth
W. F. Danforth & Son
Danforth
Multiple Local Deaths and Legal Actions Reported
Rutland chief engineer James Legins dies from pleurisy pneumonia on Wednesday. Three Bristol children burn due to matches while alone. youngest 3 dies. John M. Potter dies after being run over by a Passumpsic train near South Barton, wife expected to recover. Canterbury doctor Edward P. Dyball pardoned after sentence for attempted wife killing. Libby trial in Portland yields no new facts. Maine banking committee to consider withdrawal of savings funds without administration on death. Seth J. Ventress leaves will with sizable bequests to animal cruelty society, Sewing Circle, and a public library fund. Leominster post 53 G A R treasurer W H Lovering missing. post lands stripped. funds misused with only 49 of 600 on deposit remain.
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James Legins
Rutland
John Alling
Bristol
Canterbury
N. H
Libby
Portland
Maine
Seth J. Ventress
Boston
Society For the
Sewing Circle Society
Luther Hatch
W.H. Lovering
Charles B. Stevens
Leominster
Mass
Loverang
Notable Moves and Appointments Span Nation Ahead of Week
Resident elect Cleveland plans a Albany departure for New York Monday night. Gen Simon Cameron aged 86 to tour the south. Nancy Wainwright, nurse to Charlotte Bronte, now in Bradford workhouse. Gen W D Groner of Norfolk travels in Boston aboard the Chatham. Archbishop Alemany resigns San Francisco see. Riordan to succeed. Charles Lanman served Webster. Francis A Peters leads Webster bank now Peters & Parkinson reorganized as Parkin s & Burr with Burr Jr. Warren attends theater, in good health and praise.
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Cleveland
Albany
New York
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvania
South
Charlotte Bronte
Bradford
Eay
Nancy Wainwright
W. D. Groner
Norfolk
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Boston
Chatham
San Francisco
Alemany
Riordan
Charles Lanman
Daniel Webster
Sidney Webster
Franklin Pierce
Francis A. Peters
Webster Bank
Peters & Parkinson
Parkins & Burr
Isaac £. Burr, Jr
William Warren
Albuquerque Board of Trade votes to resist territorial tax
An Albuquerque New Mexico board of trade despatch reports a vote to oppose the tax for building territorial offices at Santa Fe on legal advice that the levy is illegal. The piece notes the action and the legal challenge.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Board of Trade
Santa Fe
New York Assembly
Melville
Arctic Fame
Philadelphia
Josef Land
Lawrence
Kansas
Oklahoma
Gen. Hatch
Kansas Line
Winter Blizzard Grips Canada and Coasts With Mass Delays
A sweeping blizzard from the northwest shuts trains, halts outdoor work, and forces heavy snow drifts from Maine to Newfoundland. Coastwise frosty gales, drifting ice, and zero to five above readings cripple transit, with multiple ports, towns, and cities reporting overdue trains, stranded vessels, and widespread weather death risks. The storm disrupts Montreal hockey, Newfoundland fishing fleets, and Oregon livestock losses.
Remarkable Modesty of Vermont Democrats But Few Candidates
Special correspondence from Middlebury Vermont notes that Vermont Democrats show little rush for federal offices despite outside newspapers mocking the scene. It cites two Burlington post office candidates, the likely postmaster in Montpelier, and mentions Hiram Atkins and B B Smalley, plus various Vermont towns with sparse candidacies and factional tensions in Rutland and Brattleboro.
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Vermont
Boston Post
Middlebury
New York
Boston
Burlington
Montpelier
Hiram Atkins
State Committee
Atkins
Hon
B. B. Smalley
Smalley
Reformer
Vergennes
George F. O. Kimball
Kimball
H.C. Johnson
Washington
Rutland
J. D. Hanrahan
J. J. R. Randall
L. W. Redington
Maine
National Board of Trade Holds Sixteenth Annual Meeting
The National board of trade opened its sixteenth annual session in Washington with Frederick Fraley re elected president and a large slate of vice presidents named from major city boards. Delegates discussed unsettled markets, trade legislation, banking law amendments, and foreign commercial relations as they debated bills of lading law changes.
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Washington
National Board of Trade
Frederick Fraley
Philadelphia
Hamilton D. Hill
Boston
Executive Council
Canada
United States
Frank Frick
Baltimore Board of Trade
W.S. Young
Baltimore Corn and Flour Exchange
O. H. Sampson
Boston Merchants’ Association
Geo. M. Howe
Chicago Board of Trade
S. F. Covington
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Philo Parsons
Detroit Board of Trade
John Malladay
Indianapolis Board of Trade
C. M. Loring
Minneapolis Board of Trade
Ambrose Snow
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
James F. Stranahan
New York Chamber of Commerce
John P. Witherell
Philadelphia Board of Trade
John F. Miller
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
James Bunchanap
Trenton Board of Trade
E. P. Bateman
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
J. P. Price
Scranton Board of Trade
Ed. W. Seymour
Bridgeport Board of Trade
Flomball
Providence Board of Trade
N. D. Sperry
New Haven Chamber of Commerce
Wm. O. Blaney
Boston Commercial Exchange
S. N. Hardy
Boston Board of Trade
D. M. Sabin
St. Paul Board of Trade
Labor unrest lingers as weavers strike in North Adams
North Adams clashes persist as Johnson's mills face 55 immigrant weavers amid a 15 percent wage cut struggle. Old skirmishes continue with veteran workers, some leaving town. Sampson's shoe shop sees 20 tasters strike over paying their own boys for numbering. most return. Ht. F. Cady trims stitchers' wages, prompting a few girls to join the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Johnson’s Mills
Sampson’s Shoe
Ht. F. Cady
Mrs Fannie Bixby Burns In Dorchester Stove Fire
At about 12 20 P M Wednesday Mrs Fannie Bixby 46 wife of Henry S Bixby of 78 Dudley street Dorchester had her clothing ignite from a kerosene stove and was badly burned doctors say recovery doubtful Henry Ramsey and his sister also suffered burns while trying to smother the flames. An advertisement for G O Taylor Old Bourbon appears at the end.
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Fannie Bixby
Henry
S. Bixby
Dudley Street
Dorchester
British Advance Near Metemneh After Abu Klea Fight
London dispatch details Gen Stewart's march from Abu Klea to Metemneh with a 2000-strong force. British troops held a fortified post at Gubat facing Arab in fierce clashes near the Nile. Five emirs and 250 rebels killed. two war correspondents slain. Gen Wilson assumes command during the battle.
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London
Stewart
Abu Klea Wells
War Office
Abu Klea
Metemneh
Nile
Charles Wilson
Nineteenth
Hussars
Camel Corps
Royal Artillery
Royal Engineers
Naval Brigade
Royal Sussex Regiment
Essex Regiment
Transport Corps
Cameron
London Daily Standard
Herbert
Morning Post
Shebacat Wells
Gubat
Battle near Metemneh details from Abu Kiea fight
Despatches revise casualty and battle reports for the Jan 19 desert engagement near Metemneh. Lord St Vincent died of a Jan 17 wound at Abu Kiea. Gen Stewart led a hollow square against rebels, with 12 killed and 40 wounded. The British loss cited as 20 killed and 60 wounded. Arabs about 1300 dead.
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London
War Office
Lord St. Vincent
Abu Kiea
Metemneh
Stewart
Zareba
Mr. Cameron
London Standard
Herbert
London Post
Naval Brigade
Grenadier Guards
Coldstream Guards
Scots Guards
Mounted Infantry
Sussex Regiment
Camel Corps
Charles Beresford
Reuter
Col
Burleigh
London Telegraph
Airlie
Somerset
Lord Wolseley
Wilson
Shendy
Khartoum
Metamneh
News from Khartoum and Metemneh Invasion Details
Four steamers from Khartoum under Nusri Pasha arrived at Gubat bringing the latest news from Gen. Gordon. Nusri landed at Metemneh aiding Gen. Stewart’s forces. Metemneh reportedly holds 2000 men, half regulars under Nurangar, with three Krupp guns but scant ammunition. Shendy hosts a small Krupp gun and a small garrison. Sir Charles Wilson sailed for Khartoum with a Sussex regiment detachment. official despatch from Gen. Gordon.
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Khartoum
Nusri Pasha
Gubat
Gordon
Metemneh Nusri
Stewart
Metemneh
Nurangar
Shendy
Metemmeh
Charles Wilson
Sussex Regiment
May Cause Trouble Between France and England
Hong Kong reports the French man of war Triomphant left after British refit denial. Paris denounces Britain and hints at blocking Chinese ports. The British press pushes wild Irish terror ideas and a possible naval kidnapping plot aimed at Rossa and Ford. A Cunningham box mystery and Bradlaugh appeal headline a day of war talk and unrest.
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France
England
Hong Kong
Triomphant
Saigon
Paris
Voltaire
London
United States
O’ Donovan Rossa
Patrick Ford
Rossa
Ford
Cunningham
Scarboro Street
United Ireland
Liverpool
Bradlaugh
House of Commons
Court of Appeals
The German Turnfest Atmosphere and Music A Nation’s Pride
A Citizen article describes a Sunday turnfest with flags, processions, bands, and costumes. It highlights rowing regattas, German uniforms, cheap music, widespread music education, theatres, choral societies, and public pleasures from swings to barrel organs, noting music as a social staple and temperance link.
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Germany
Carnival Inauguration At Fee Palace In Montreal
Montreal reports a grand inauguration despite fierce cold and storm. Over 209 snowshoers gathered on Dominion Square and joined a 36 minute rocket and fireworks display. Clubs led a mountain march then returned for a Queen's Ball concert. Government officials departed for Ottawa later that evening.
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Montreal
Fee Palace
Dominion Square
St. George’s Club
Trappeur
Argyyle
Canada and Atlantic Railway
Ottawa
At the Capital and Mexican Treaty Efforts in Congress
Washington dispatch reports Gen Slocum's push to access papers vetoed with Porter bill. Hewitt's bid to enforce the Mexican treaty fails 81 to 157 amid tariff and library bills. Boston Traveller accuses Collins while defending Irish issues and Parnellite methods. Finerty noted as sympathetic to dynamiters.
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Washington
Slocum
Fitz John Porter
Bullitt
Philadelphia
Brewster
Gen. Porter
Arthur
Hewitt
Senate
Boston Traveller
Journal
Collins
Congress
Ireland
London
England
Blaine
Finerty
Boston
Bill to settle bonds for Pacific railroad aid and repayment
Senator Hoar reported a bill to settle U S bonds issued for Pacific railroads. It outlines calculating indebtedness of Union Pacific Central Pacific Sioux City and Pacific Western Pacific and related subsidiaries as of April 1 1885 and issuing 3 percent redemption bonds to cover net principal and interest with cash equivalent and interest abatements, while preserving prior security and enforcing penalties for nonpayment.
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Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Pacific Railroads
Senate
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Union Pacific
Central Branch
Sioux City and Pacific
Central Pacific
Western Pacific
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific Railway Company
Kansas Pacific
Treasury
Shell
Congress
Secretary of Navy proposes gratitude to Russia for Jeannette survivors
A House debate notes a communication from the secretary of the navy proposing official thanks to Russia and Siberia for aid to Jeannette survivors and search parties. Other items include a veto-free transfer of Urial Crocker bill, Venezuela claims review, Gen Butler on dynamite laws, Amos Webster seeking commissary captaincy, and postmaster nominations for Lynn, West Newboro, and Warren.
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Secretary of the Navy
Russia
Siberia
Congress of the
United States
Uriel Crocker
Senate
Urial Crocker
Boston
Hoar
Congress
Edmunds
House
Secretary of State
Mixed Commission
Venezuela
Butler
Law of Nations
Amos Webster
Grant
Colored People Resolve for Stricter Civil Rights Laws
A mass meeting at Twelfth Baptist Church with two hundred colored attendees and leaders including Lewis Hayden and Thomas Riley pushed for stronger civil rights laws. They formed a seven member committee to draft new legislation, denounce rink discrimination, and seek penalties for color line abuses while pledging broader public agitation.
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Thomas Riley
Twelfth Baptist Church
Lewis Hayden
Hayden
W. A. Hazel
Highland
Winslow
Conservatory of Music
Messrs
A. H. Grimke
Charles L. Mitchell
J. H. Wolff
T. A. Ridley
B. R. Wilson
J. H. Lewis
Rev
J. W
Phomas Riley
Edwin G. Walker
Dr. Jenifer
W. McCann Stewart
Jon J. Smith
Seventh season Euterpe club concert at Apollo hall
The Beethoven club led by Allen Harmon Meisel and Fries performed three numbers. Mozart quartet showed hazy theme, Kats selections lighter and charming, Rheinberger quartet deep and well interpreted. Weathered audience applauded. notes mention Shakespeare reading at Union hall and Damrosh opera season plans with tickets. Damrosch 12 night Met company to Boston theatre. McGibeny family season at Horticultural hall with special family ticket.
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Euterpe Club
Apollo Hall
Beethoven Club
Charles N. Allen
Theodore Harmon
Carl Meisel
Wulf Fries
W. A. Mozart
Joachim Kats
Rheinberger
Union Hall
May Frances Stetson
Messrs
W. Burrill
A. Alden
Louis Peters
J. H. Adams
W. C. Curtis
Julius Caesar
Macbeth
Katharine
Petruchio
Damrosch German Opera Company
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Boston Theatre
McGibeny
Horticultural Hall
Fires in Lynn and Boston area cause damage and alarm
Fire alarms from Lynn boxes 34 16 and 17 report blazes at Burrill Rhodes Rockaway street Piper's boarding house Gilsbee street court and Schwartz Livingston tailor shop at 6 28 P M damage totals reach about 1060 with minor stock loss and water damage to Italian Mutual Relief building owned by John Miller. A needless alarm from box 87 cites thawing pipes on Temple Place. A Beverly street fire at No 28 damages building and furniture about 1060. Incendiary fire on Dana street South Boston damages 200. Sampson's opera house in Ronpout New York is a total loss with adjoining building damage and fierce blaze.
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Lynn
Burrill Rhodes
Rockaway Street
Piper
Gilsbee Street
Schwartz & Livingston
Hanover Street
Italian Mutual Relief and Benevolent Association
John Miller
Temple Place
Beverly Street
Charles J. Freeman
Dana Street
Boston
Eliza Grimes
A. G. Smith & Co
Ronpout
N. Y
Sampson’s
Opera House
Charity group seeks volunteers to aid 400 families
The executive committee of wards Associated Charities appeals for visitors to assist poor families. Only 28 visitors serve over 400 families. People willing to work are welcomed to conferences Thursdays at 3 30 P M at 375 Harrison Avenue. The agent is at the same address on other days except Saturday from 10 to 12. M G Coolenge Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Harrson Avenue
M. G. Coolenge
Widow of Judge Cole Found Murdered in Plaquemine Bed
A Plaquemine despatch reports Mrs. Cole widow of Judge James L. Cole aged 89 was found murdered in her bed this morning. The crime appears to be robbery and five persons have been arrested on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Plaquemine
Meeting of the Massachusetts Indian Association at Old South
The Old South meeting house hosted a Massachusetts Indian association gathering with Gen A P Martin presiding. White Ghost chief of the Crow Creek Indians spoke in his language with a translator, detailing tribal history and urging protection from land encroachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Indian Association
Old South
A. P. Martin
White Ghost
Gen. Martin
Bone Necklace
Maj
Gasman
Crow Creek Agency
Yakota
S. Gasman
George Bushelter
Hampton
J. J. Gravatt
J. B. Wicks
Gen. Armstrong
van Buren
Pierce
Johnson
One Semee in Billiard Tournament Polo Contest
In Marshalls billiard rooms Gilman defeated Kane 150 to 124 in 50 innings of the cushion carrom game. Referee T. F. Lyon. Other matches listed include Lamb vs Hames and Lamb vs Marshall. Bicycle race at Lynn featured Walter Faulkner beating E L Maddox by three laps in a five mile event for $25. Several polo games reported across Lewiston, N H, and nearby towns with Gloucester and Newport posting wins.
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Marshalls Billiard Rooms
Gilman
Kane
T. F. Lyon
Henry Jake
Lamb
Hames
Marshall
Lynn
Walter Faulkner
E. L. Maddox
East Boston
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Secretary of the Interior
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Massachusetts
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Henry G. Davis
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
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Clan-na-Gael
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Bay State
Mr. Collins
Guy
Long
Lovering
Arnold
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Col. Lyman
Robert C. Steene
Boston and Vicinity
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Post Publishing CO
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Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Meionaon
Lucy Stone
Ednah D. Cheney
S. W. Bush
JV. S. Bowditch
E. N. L. Walton
Nancy W. Covell
Edwin A. Start
Cambridge
J. W. Hamilton
Jesus of Nazareth
Margaret Moore
William I. Bowditch
Mary A. Livermore
John G. Whittier
George F. Hoar
John D. Long
John E. Fitzgerald
Julia Ward Howe
Amanda M. Lougee
Henry B. Blackwell
Mary C. Ames
Mary F. Eastman
J. W. Smith
H. L. T. Walcott
W. S. Bowditch
S. KE. M. Kingsbury
E. N. L. Walton, Mrs. 8. C. Vogl
C. Hopkins
Jennie T. Leonard
Alice Stone Blackwell
Eva Channing
Harriet W. Sewall
Kate C. Ireson
Frederick A. Claflin
Frank King
Arthur P. Ford
John L. Whiting
Woman Suffrage Association
William Libya Garrison, Jr
A. S. Root
Boston University Law Schools
Ada C. Bowles
Bilkington Jackson
Royal Artistillery
Amn International
Bowditch
Hindostan
Mr. Bowditch
Pilkington Jackson
Jackson
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Sporting Notes
Lewwiston
Wright & Ditsons
Naver Hill
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Globes
Gloucester
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Malden
Woburn
Maldens
Woburns
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Newport
Manchester
Duy
Manchesters
R. H. White
Franklin Savings Bank
Bayeston Street
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