Cadet Whittaker case stalls amid illness and stalemate
Travellers praise the Hudson’s beauty while Cadet Whittaker’s long trial stalls with four votes for conviction and four for acquittal. The cost reaches 75000 dollars and the outcome remains unresolved as debates intensify in newspapers and public discourse.
Windom funding tables spark Treasury scrutiny in Washington
Special dispatch from Washington notes clapping over Windom’s financial feats and reveals a pending treasury probe. It cites a committee report withheld by Windom, suggesting cross irregularities in major transactions and possible whitewashing. Senator Bayard protests vacant old employe substitutions, threatening action at Congress opening.
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Washington
Windom
Congress
Sherman
Pitney
Bayard
Burch
Senate
Bright
Messrs
Bright and Burch
Fire destroys tar roofling materials storehouse in Dorchester
In Boston on Wednesday at 10:10 am box 318 reported a fire at a building on Norfolk avenue opposite Oak street in Dorchester. Owned by L. G. Dow the stable and storehouse for tar roofing materials was entirely destroyed though wagons harness and most stock were saved. Fire originated under the floor cause unknown with about $500 loss.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
Pierrepont Stores
Henry E. Pierrepont & Co
Patrick Morris
Thomas Ryan
Henry E. Pierrepont, Jr
Wall Street
American
Boston
Phoenix
Hartford
Connecticut
Spinefield
22Ia
Meriden
Waco
Tex
Ripley & Jersey
John F. Sedgwick
W. W. Whitaker
Lockridge & Prestage
Willisley & Whitaker
McLaughlin Bros
J. L. Brecken
A. J. Stewart
J.J. Bolton
Xane
G. O. Morse
Stockton
L. B. Small
Quebec
Fitchburg
Mass
Winter Street
Hwmary J. Darling
Thomas G. Fillebrown
C. H. B. Snow
Fitchburg Mutual
Concord
N. H
Masonic Temple
George Clough
Rk. N. Corning
Whitlemore & Kimball
Miller & Sanborn
Gardiner
Warren Ware
Chelsea
Howard Insurance Company
Norfolk Avenue
Oak Street
Dorchester District
L. G. Dow
Murder and arson suspected in Mrs Gilman death at Kittery Point
Portsmouth NH June 15 The mystery surrounding the death of Mrs Mary Gilman at her Kittery Point house June 2 grows as investigators point to murder robbery and incendiarism. Suspicious facts include a battered head, missing silver, a closet over a cistern, and reports of a stranger seen nearby.
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Kittery Point
Portsmouth
N. H
Mary Gulmore
Cotton and Wheat Conditions Reported by Agriculture Dept
Washington reports the state of cotton and wheat. Cotton area up slightly less than 1 percent nationwide with mixed county results across states including increases in North Carolina Georgia Texas and Louisiana and decreases in Florida Alabama Tennessee. Spring wheat plantings fall to 86 percent of 1880 while overall condition remains near last year. Winter wheat national condition at 76 with Michigan Indiana Illinois hit by pests and cold weather. California also low due to drought.
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Washington
Philadelphia Times
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Ramsdell
Garfield
White House
Rutherford Hayes
Hunt
Navy
Ufe
Lincoln
Kirkwood
James
MacVeagh
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
California
Portland Meeting Hears Kansas Refugees Aid Appeal
At the Friends New England gathering in Portland Dr Dongan Clark led a social meeting and Elizabeth L Comstock spoke for Kansas refugees. The women commended her work and urged donations of money and clothing. The Freedmen's Normal Institute Marysville Tenn reported 207 attendance and $847 in yearly expenses funded by donations. a $1000 appropriation was recommended and accepted. A 4 PM and 7 30 PM joint business session were scheduled with completion anticipated tomorrow.
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Portland
Friends’ New England
Dongan Clark
Elizabeth L. Comstock
Kansas
Sessions in a Very Unpleasant Position Expenditures Revealed
The seventy fourth as yet undisturbed report of the trustees shows 97 points occupied by 82 men, 59 ordained, with 1,032 ministers employed in 34 states and territories and 2,653 congregations supplied. Receipts were 290,253.72 and expenditures 284,414.82. Bangor Central church chosen for next conference meeting. Officers listed include President Ray. J. O. Fiske and Secretary Rev. J. B. Adams.
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John B. Brown
Stephen Sewall
Miss King
Seventy Fourth Asundet
Dhurch
YX St
Bangor Central Church
Ray. J. O. Fiske
Bath
Joseph 8. Wheelwright
Bangor
J.B. Adama
Jet L. Crosby
J. O. Piske
Wheelwright
H. P. Harding
B. P. Thayer
L. L. Paine
B. B. Burpee
Y. Heno
Mir. Zosenk ‘Ncomb
Barnarbas Freewan
T. G. Mitchell
J. E. Adams
Wm. KE. Gould
Geo. S. Dickerman
Dennett
BB Thatcher
Fruitless Ballot in Albany For Conkling Successor
Albany June 15 The joint convention resumes at noon with ballot tallies for Conkling successor and for Platt. Bribery case shadows campaigning as Rez switches allegiance reducing Conkling’s bloc to thirty three. No immediate assembly concentration or new recruits seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Gov
Hoskins
Conkling
pacoUeu
Rez
Reus
Depew
Crowley
Waite Pleads Guilty in Bank False Returns Case
S M Waite faced U S district court in Windsor Vermont and admitted guilt to filing false returns on the First National Bank at Brattleboro. He received a six year sentence on two counts to the Rutland county jail. Waite spoke briefly, blaming directors for lack of accountability, and the court noted disappointment at the seemingly light punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Silas W. Waite
Windsor
Brattleboro
Rutland
S. M. Waite
United States District Court
First National Bank
Waite
E. J. Phelps
Haskins
American Railway Master Mechanics Meet Opens in Providence
Providence R I June 15 The American Railway Master Mechanics association opened its session with high attendance. James M Boon Fort Wayne reported on combustion of bituminous coal in locomotives noting no general rule but two key factors large firebox heating surface and careful fireman. W Woodcock New Jersey said for express service eight wheel form is best. Reports to be considered tomorrow. The group adjourned with a dinner cruise to Silver Spring hosted by Providence citizens.
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Albany
N. Y
Sessions Bradley
Sessions
Bradley
Winans
Republican Party
Barber
Delavan
Smith
Bangs
Bates
Davia Dudley Field
Mr. Bangs
Littlejohn
Robert H. Proyse
National Commercial Bank
Charles A. Edwards
A. D. Barber
Utica
Daniel W.wemple
New York State Bank
Acc
Mr. Smith
Conkling and Plait
Mr. Sessions
L. Coe Young
Assembly
Edwards
Depew
Mr. Depew
Gen. Graham
Port of
New York
Graham
Gen. Chrysteer
Custom House
Speaker Sharpe
Providence
R. L
American Railway Master Mechanics’ Association
Lyceum
James M. Boon
Fort Wayne
Ind
W. Woodcock
New Jersey
H. W. Sprague
Pittsburg
Silver Spring
New England Baptist Missionary Session Opens in Providence
The New England Baptist missionary convention of colored churches began its annual session in Providence Rhode Island. The introductory sermon was interrupted when Rev Barney Johnson of Baltimore was taken ill and left before its completion. Officers elected include President Rev Alexander Ellis of Boston and Treasurer Rev R N Fairfax of Plainfield among others.
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Providence
R.1
New England Baptist Missionary Convention of Colored Churches
Barney Johnson
Baltimore
Alexander Ellis
Boston
Wm. Jackson
Newark
N. J
Theodore
S. Miller
Philadelphia
N. G. Ross
Dragoons Reinforce Skibbereen as Land League Arrests Rise
A Cork despatch notes forty dragoons reach Skibbereen to bolster the garrison amid expected Land League arrests under the coercion act. Mrs Henry O Mahoney of Ballydehob seeks Consul Brooks intervention for her jailed husband, who claims American citizenship. Consul Brooks has prepared a formal statement for government review. The Loughrea branch secretary is arrested, four more arrests occur nationwide, and a magistrate issues a warrant for Constable O Grady over the Bodyke farmer killing. Keogh, among early coercion act arrestees in Limerick, is released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpoy
Cork
Skibbereen
Land League
Schull
Henry O’mahoney
Ballydehob
Cousvn Brooks
Brooks
Erie County
O’mahoney
United States Navy
Loughrea
County Galaway
The
Loory
Limerick
O'Grady
Maloney
Bodyke
County Clare
Mr. Keogh
Pirates and Slavery Allegations Against French Vessel Aurora
From Fiji reports come word of piracy and native seizures by the French vessel Aurora and the schooner Venus. Levuka trial hears thirteen witnesses detailing forceful seizure, firing, detention, and treachery. The Aurora is accused of systematic slaving with the captain alleged to have murdered a native during a prior voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fiji
Aurora
Venus
Levuka
Pentecost
Ambrym
Malicolo
Aoba
API
Santo
Nadero
Malicato
Tufts 1881 Graduating Exercises and Commencement Dinner
The class of 1881 at Tufts College held morning exercises in the large college chapel with speakers including President Capen and Gov. Long. The ceremony featured numerous bachelor and honorary degrees, followed by a sizable commencement dinner in a tent near College Row with remarks on library gifts, endowment hopes, and college progress.
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Tufts College
Episcopal Theological School
Laser Seminary
Tuftts
President Capen
Goo-Long
Long
Haskell and Hewins
Selden Conner
Israel Washburn
Maine
Iney Arnold
Pawtucket
Providence
Rhode Island
Newton Talbot
Boston
Germania Band
A. E. Scott
B. H. Capen
Johan New Bartholomew
Irving Sherburne Cook
Fred Gowing
Charles Gale Leonard
Powers
Henry Clifford Meserve
Edmund Wilson Powers
Galileo Gailier
Woonsocket
R. L
College Hill
North Jay
Medford
Taunton
M. A
William H. Finney
M.A
E. &. Bolles
Salem
D.C
Mr. Capen
College Row
Capen
Capen Eallen
Education
Commonwealth
Gov
Tufts
Z. E. White
New York
Washburn
John A. Andrew
Sam Adams
Massachusetts
William R. Shipman
Greesx
E. C. Bolles
D.D
B. F. Bowles
Dean Academy
J.coleman Adams
The
Divinity Schoo
Cambridge
Geo. Z. Gray
E.S. Rand
Board of
H. L. A. Alman
Austin M. Clark
Arthur W. Chapman
F. ©. Cooper
Ralph W. Keryon
Samuel Hodgkins
H. H. Smythe
Henry S. Nash
James Wilkinson
Lawrence
St. Joan's Memorial Chapel
R. M. Mason
Lawrence Hall
Amos A. Lawrence
Reed Hall
B. T. Reed
Burnham
J. A.burnham
Boston social notes touch Martha's Vineyard arrival
Mrs Emma Leach of Boston has a cottage at Martha's Vineyard. A reception for Gov Long is planned at Lieut Weston's house from 3 to 4 PM. Rev W P Hyde and family of Westerly R I are expected to sail from Boston for San Jose Cal on Wednesday. Rumor says Leo Cannon, Chicago Tribune railroad editor, may join the New York World by Jaysonld.
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Lasell Seminary
Auburndiale
Boston
J. W. Bishop
Newtonville
A. J. Gordon
Florence Nightingale
Ella F. Ellis
Ela Francis Ellis
Nelly Buel Ferguson
Anna Tyler Lovering
Gertrude Martha Rice
Lowie le Huray
Summit
N. J
Alumni Association
C. £. Parker
Lizzie Atkinson
Carrie Kepdig
Angeline C. Blaisdell
John Whitney
Henry Dike
Vurlic
Miss Parlon
Safford Binke
Laseil
Emma Leach
Martha’s Vineyard
Gov. Long
Weston’s House
Dalton
J. M. Toay
W. P. Hyde
Westerly
R.J
San Jose
Cal
Leo Cannon
Chicago Tribune
New York World
Jaysonld
Grant
Whe
Chicago
New York
Long Branch
Brown University
J. Burt Wight
Wayland
Mass
Bristol
Diman
G. Frederick Wright
Andover
Oberlin College
Alpheus Hyatt
Cape Sabie
Bay of Fundy
Arethusa
Annisquam
Charles Jameson
Mexican Central Railroad
Bangor
C. W. Jameson
City of
Mexico
N. A. M. Dudley
Ninth Cavalry
U.S. A
Dudley Street
Col. Dudley
Harry B. Lytle
Boston Telephone Exchange
William J. Sise
E. Morton Jewett
Salem
James DeNormandie
Charles Ronello Elder
Suffolk Bar
Mary Gertrude Flint
Wyman Flint
Bellows Falls
Imanuel Church
W William H. Collis
Brailleboro
Milwaukee
Keene
Frank G. Flint
M. K. Ishamand
John H. Williams
Frank H. Lord
Charles H. Pratt
Canada
William Edwards
Mariah Village
Port Henry
N. Y
Beaufort
Yorkshire
England
America
Thirty-Fourth Regiment of Foot
Duke of Wellington
Badajos
Waterloo
Imperial Guard
India
Tippoo Sahib
Quarantine News and Local Crises Highlight Rural Dispatches
The report notes the end of New York vessel quarantine at Charleston and a protest by Vera Cruz merchants over New Orleans quarantine. It covers the Advent Camp Meeting starting at Beebe Plain, wills relief for Floral cyclone victims, a post office clerk held on theft charges, a New Jersey burglary, and a burned lighthouse at Fortune Bay. It also mentions road agents Mays and Overholz en route to Auburn, the Gatesville mail robbery indictments, street cleaning pay disputes in Philadelphia, a Barnwell man acquitted on insanity grounds, and other criminal curiosities from across the regions.
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New York
Charleston
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Advent Camp Meeting Association
Beebe Plain
Que
Winfield
Kan
Floral
Hugh E. Mullen
St. Louis
William’s Dry Goody
Elizabeth
N. J
St. John’s
N. F
Harbor Breton
Fortune Bay
Mays
Overholz
Chicago
Auburn
N. Y
Idaho
W. H. Willams
W. 8
Brown
United States
Gatesville
Dallas
Texas
Owme
Health Board of Paladelpha
Health Board
W. H. Priester
Barnwell
8. C
Manhattan Elevated to Reform Management for Economy
New York reports the Manhattan elevated railroad executive committee plans management changes to boost efficiency and reach a paying basis. George Walker of Boston faces questioning for alleged enticement of young girls to the Central part. crowds threaten him in court. Scythia steward George Leslie dies as the ship enters harbor. Albert Vogel convicted of abducting Rose Strasburger to Philadelphia with a five year term. Governor signs Hell Gate pilotage bill. Freight rates to Chicago and New York reduced by five cents per 100 pounds for seventh and ninth class, two hogs included.
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New York
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company
George Walker
Eden Street
Boston
Central Part
George Leslie
Scythia
Albert Vogel
Rose Strasburger
Philadelphia
Hell Gate
Fink
Chicago
The Hotel Nantasket Opens With New Managers
The Hotel Nantasket at Nantasket beach opened for the season under new managers Messrs Russell and Sturgiss. The hotel has been put in fine order for summer trade with running water, improved facilities, and an inviting sea view. It promises substantial business and easy access from the city, with a full staff listed and a police presence on duty. The first concert of the season will be a Boston Cadet band performance on Friday.
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Providence
Chicago
Albany
Cleveland
Troy
Worcester
Buffalo
Brown University
Harvards
Philadelphia—Athletics
Atlanties
Londons
Times
Ascot
Archer
Orange
Maskelyne
Lorillard
Passaic
Falmouth
Lennoxloye
Rosebery
Keene
New York
Betsey
Skowhegan
New Bedford
Mass
New Bedford Yacht Club
Commodore Howe
Whistler
Cho
Addie
Josie
Starling
Kismet
Clarise
Ariel
Glimpse
Bonnie
Medea
Aeolus
Molly Smash
Sparkle
Peerless
Ade
Verless
Molhe
Molhe Smish
Elaine
Sunlight
Lucille
Ottawa
Ont
Wallace Ross
St. John
J. H. Riley
Saratoga
J. L. Kennedy
Portland
G. H. Hosmer
Boston
J. Gardiner
Orillia
F. A. Koniz
Toronto
H. McDonald
F. A. Plaisted
Trickett
Nantasket
Nantasket Beach
Messra. Russell & Sturgiss
Atlantic Coast
Messrs
Russell
Sturgiss
Young's Hotel
Rowe’s Wharf
Russell and
J. B. Stetson
W. A. Lamson
L. H. Williams
E. F. Sturgis
Rockland Cafe
A. Danforth
Dearborn
Boston Cadet Band
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Torreydrop
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Tyrer
Kenneth Raynor
Raynor
Robinson
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Comptroller of the Currency
Maj
J. F. Bates
Register
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Howe
Hedskins
Washington, D.C
Price
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Chas
Coniie
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Scar
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Newport Notes
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Cliff Cottage Association
John Kendrick
Biddeford
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Laconia Mills
Sterling
Sion
Lancaster
Main Street
Chocksell, Sterling
Fitchburg Band
Sterling Post G. A. B
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J. K. Barpee
Unitarian Church
Samuel Osgood
Birney Mann
William F. Holcombe
Sholan
Wavshacum
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Lord Stirling
Yale
Charles H. Loring
Col. T. .Asinane
A. P. Marvin
Edward G. Stevens
Clinton
Kittery
Quakers’ Meeting
Senator Sessions
Hradley
Sllas M. Waite
the Grand Army
Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Lewis Wagner
Porter
Grubbs
Wegner
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Cuhicago, Ll
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Hannibal Hamlin
Garcelon
Salt Lake
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Lisbon
Ohio Greenback Labor Party
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Greenback Labor Party
Charles A. Lloyd
John Lietz
Seneca
Chas. Jenkins
Maboming
Joseph Watson
Kk. M. Tuttle
Lake
W. €. Lloyd
Montgomery
Board of Public Works
Morrison
Ashtabula
Pottsville
F. 3
Heath
Stairman
Gen. Weaver
Bruma
de LaMatyr
Weaver
Chambers
R. W.W. Jackson
Mercer County
Watson
State Central Committee
Fiji Pirates
Plymouth Court
Plymouth
Hersey
Louisa B. Howes
Brockton
John Flynn
Sarah Flynn
Vermont
Burlington
Grand Lodge of
Reea
Leverett B. Englassby
Grand Lodge
Edwin Wheelock
Charles Roome
American Institute of Homepathy
P. Dudley
American Homopathic Opthalmological and Otological Society
GALE
Dakota
Deadwood
D.T
Methodist
Sisters
Lead City
Central City
Robert Martin
Guild
Lari
Laselle Seminary
Barre (Vt.) Academy
Montpelier
Barre Academy
P. AcMillan
Goddard Seminary
Kingley
Abburen
Fred. E. Wood
Rochester
Eva A. Nicholls
Barre
Hiram Carleton
Charles 8
J. B
Jackson
Baste
C. W. Bisbee
H. Worthen
R. E. Patterson
Whectéck
Scademy
Tilden
Whitte Rive Junction
West Lebanon
Mr. Gillett
F.C. Pease
M. Louise Whitcher
Annie B. Blodgett
Mary J. Dubois
Prof. Orcutt
Gov. Smith
Manchester
A. Marr
Bhjat H. Kimball
J.D. Hosley
E. H. Barlow
R. J
John Woodbury
Josiah Nelson Cu
Prof. Bartlett
Hanover
Une
Williams Bridge
Westchester County
Long Island
Hugo von Mallapert
William of Germay
Namwe
Malapert von Neuville
Frankfor-on-the- Main
Gutram Gleanings
Southwestern Rate Association
Agrce
Southwestern Pool
Sporting Matters
Eastern Yacht Club
Meta
Mesper
Stradow
Mystic
Astern Yacht Club
Marblehead
John. A. Andrew
George Brown
Higgins
Phillips Wharf
Marblehead Harbor
Charles Pearson
Marblehead Rock
Big Rock
Hesper
Enterprise
Active
Imperio
Recreation
Latana
Viva
Anna
Addie V
Abbott
Siren
Shadow
Hera
Effie
Satana
Pig Yeeks
Mr. Peabody
George G. H. Brooks
Gen. Butler
Fleur de Lis
Rock
Act
Dexter
Pickman
H.M. S. Hesper
H Forbes
Peabony
Acess
W Benson
J B Parker
Luvperia
L Stackpole
C P Horton
Hemenway
Keith
Seth
Act, Time, Cor
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CG Weld
Crowninshield
Joan A. Andrew
Patrick T. Jackson
J. H. Blake
Moore
Andrew
Gloucester
Mystic Park
Mill Boy
Charley Champlin
Oakley
Caeftain
Jobo Aall
Champlin Tok
Lady Foxie
Champlin
Foxie
Robert Lee
Lee
Lady Martin
Lady Foxte
James Vougrey
Fred Casey
Escveccde Escoceveeessoreens Lyst
Coossey Ees
Corfee
Arthur
Blackwood Prince
Lady Wumarth
Furette
Patchen
Parchen
Emperor
Hiram Woodreff
Victor
Br G
JJ Bowen
Capitols
AP McDonald
E Weeks
Blackwood
JF Woonward
Lady Wilworth
George Gorton
Rosa
Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill Basin
Messrs Bigelow & Kennard
Riley
Hosmes
United
Holmes
Kirby
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Walnut Hill
Art
W.H. Jackson
Tyler
W. Howard
W. ©. Gregory
F. J. Rabbeth
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Richmond
Few
Deasley
Cine
Hommung
Aidot Barnes
Leary
Sutton
Barnes
Whitney
Derby
Fox
Orpung
Gerhardt
Sharp Fekting
Morrill
Sulieon
Morr
Doescher
MOE Desperceas
Lok
BPOA
Ij Derby
Hornung
Ubitouck
Mortril
Deaseley
Ol Gerhardt
Knight
Erors
Deussey
Agate
Fisk
Eich
George W. French
North Attleboro
Dr.t. Drake
Crete
Neb
Huests
John F. Palmer
Phildelphia
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Rrailroad
Chicago, Wilwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago and Pacific
C. H. Venner & GO
Devonshire Street
Jelis Turner
J. J. Stevenson & CO
Faneuil Hall Square
Jelst Ped Gla
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