Mock Wedding Preparations Stir Duke of Marlborough’s Washington Visit
News of the Duke of Marlborough meeting his fiancée Mrs Vanderbilt, the mock rehearsal at St James Church, and discreet gift splurge-filled wedding plans. The day included detectives on watch, the Metropolitan Club ties, and a procession to St Thomas’s for the ceremony. Gifts from relatives and friends flood the event with pearls, diamonds, and silver pieces valued by the Vanderbilt circle.
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New York
Duke of Marlborough
Washington
St. Thomas's
Vanderbilt
Seventy-second Street
Madison Avenue
Central Office
Hawkshaw
Proman
Miss Vanderbilt
Blendians
W.K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Miss Armidesmith
Harold Vanderbilt
William Astor
R. J.wilson
Miss Morton
John. H. Davis
W. Ay Duer
Henry T. Sloane
W. K. Vanderbilt
Catherine Duer
Ivor Guest
Miss May Goelet
Richard M. Hunt
Perry Belmont
Daisy Post
Reginald Ronalds
Edith Coree Evans
Cadwalader Evans
Charles Kellogg
H. Maitland Kersey
John Jacob Astor
Richard Irvin
J. Frederic Tams
Will They Wed Count Zichy and Mrs Yznaga
New York report notes court bars to a marriage between Count Zichy and Mrs Mabel Wright alias Mrs Fernando Yznaga. A Catholic court, the Austro-Hungary and church rules govern the marriage of its subjects. Mrs Wright is said to seek conversion to Catholicism.
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New York
Count Zichy
Fernando Yznaga
Mabel Wright
Zichy
Austro-Hungary
Divorce Battle Over Mrs Wright and Count Zichy
In New York’s cathedral procedure looms as Mrs Wright of Yankton seeks an absolute divorce from her husband to clear the path to a marriage with Count Zichy. The Catholic rule hinges on validity from the start. if Mr Yznaga’s first marriage is valid, the Wright-Yznaga match remains void. If the first marriage is invalid, the Wright-Yznaga union could be deemed valid, with a bishop appointing a judge and advocate to decide if remarriage is proper. Count Zichy declines to comment on the marital difficulties.
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New York
Whitney Wedding To Be Solemnized In New York Church
New York on November 4 reports the international wedding of Pauline Whitney daughter of the ex secretary to be held at noon on November 12 at St Thomas Church. Almerie Hugh Paget son of Lord Alfred Paget will wed with a Paris made bridal party involving New York’s prominent bachelors and rich girls. A large reception will follow at 2 West Fifty seventh street. Ushers include H Maitland Kersey William Cutting Jr J C Furman Gould Hoyt Winthrop Rutherford and H P Whitney. Bridesmaids include Emily Van derbilt Sloane Gertrude Vanderbilt Beatrice Bend Dimock and Barney.
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New York
Duke of Marlborough
Vanderbilt
St. Thomas's Church
Pauline Whitney
Almerie Hugh Paget
Lord Alfred Paget
Paris
Whitney
West Fifty-seventh Street
Mr. Paget
Paran Stevens
H. Maitland Kersey
William Cutting, Jr
J C. Furman
Gould Hoyt
Winthrop Rutherford
H. P. Whitney
Emily Vanderbilt Sloane
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Beatrice Bend
Miss Dimock
Miss Barney
Edgeworth Disaster At Malden Prompt Local Rail Inquiry
Edgeworth disaster scene visited by railroad commissioners who noted the main line cross-over tracks and the danger signal 500 yards down the track. An investigation is set for this week as railroad officials pursue their own inquiry. All injured are in comfortable condition tonight with many to be released soon. Most injuries stemmed from broken glass.
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Malden
Edgeworth
Ellen McCall Held For Shoplifting In Melrose Store
Ellen McCall of Melrose was arrested by Inspector Knox for shoplifting from Jordan, Marsh & Co. She was found with about $300, committed to the Tombs, later bailed out. A man was killed near Lehigh Street by a passing engine. body at City Hospital morgue awaiting ID. Fire at 2 Bainbridge Street Charlestown caused $100 damage.
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Ellen McCall
Melrose
Knox
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Boston & Albany
Lehigh Street
Els
City Hospital
Sintall
Prince Albert
Congress
Bainbridge Street
Charlestown
American Apple Sale Reports Ship News from Liverpool and London
Liverpool market sold 698 barrels of apples from steamers Germanic Cambro and Roman with Baldwins at 12s 6d 15s, Greenings 10s 9d 11s 6d, Newtown Pippins 12s 6d 20s, Boston Baldwins 12s 6d, Ben Davis 12s 8d 9d. London sold 6000 barrels via New York with Newtown Pippins 16s 21s, Baldwins 12s 6d 12s 6d, Greenings 13s, King Tomkins 14s 1s, Ribstons 9s 15s.
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Liverpool
Germanic
Cambroman
Roman
Baldwins
Greenings
Newtown
Boston Baldwins
Ben Davis
London
New York
Nova
Fatal Train Fatalities Near Sharon and Greenfield
Sharon report: John Kearney of Medford was struck by a southbound boat train near Leonard's mill and died instantly. He worked as a wood cutter for several winters and left a Medford sister. Greenfield report: Norman Porter, 70, a laborer, died after being struck by a train on the New London Northern Road at Miller's Falls. He had no nearby relatives.
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Sharon
John Kearney
Medford
Leonard’s Mill
Stonington
Greenfield
Norman Porter
New London Northern Road
Miller’s Falls
Special libraries floor opened at Public Library
The special libraries floor was opened for general use yesterday afternoon. The area had been rearranged for some time and can be reached by the main staircase or the elevator from Sargent's Hall.
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Public Library
Sargent’s Hall
Misquotation Over Christian Endeavor Controversy
John Willis Baer wrote Rev. Justin D. Fulton of Somerville asking if a report of his opposition to the Christian Endeavor movement was correct. Fulton replied denying the report’s truth.
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John Willis Baer
The
Christian Endeavorers
Justin D. Fulton
Somerville
Christian Endeavor Movement
Fulton
Missionaries in danger at Bitlis amid Turkish unrest
Despatches from Constantinople report that American Board missionaries at Bitlis eastern Turkey face imminent danger. The group includes Rev. Royal M. Cole Rev. P. Knapp Mrs. Anna Knapp Miss Lizzie Cole and several Ely and Knapp family members. The Bitlis station endured threats, famine, and disrupted work as relief efforts continued.
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Constantinople
Bitlis
Turkey
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign’ Missions
Royal M. Cole
Ze P. Knapp
Alzina M. Knapp
Lizzie Cole
Anna J. Knapp
Charlotte EH. Ely
Mary A. C. Ely
Grace H
Patriots Attack Troops At Loma del Salado
Spanish column under General Serrano Altamira moves to Guayimaro and Cascorro garrisons when about 200 patriots attack at Loma del Salado. The fight leaves five Cubans dead and eleven wounded while the government reports three wounded including a seriously injured officer.
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Puerto Principe
Cuba
Guayimaro
Cascorro
Serrano Altamira
Loma del Salado
Melba to Sing in Two Music Hall Concerts This Week
The Melba operatic concert company announces two performances at Music Hall this Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon. After a five week West tour, the troupe visits Boston amid strong acclaim. The ensemble includes Scalchi, Bauermeister, d Aubigne, Campanari and an orchestra of over fifty under Landon Ronald. Programs feature acts from Lucia and Aust in costume with scenery. Seat sales are underway.
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Melba Operatic
Music Hall
Boston
West
Melba
Patti
Scalchi
Bauermeister
d’Aubigne
Campanari
Beaujharnois Murderer Convicted of First Degree
In Beauharnois Quebec on November 4, Francis Cuthbert Valentine Shortis was found guilty of first degree murder for killing John Loy and Maxime LeBoeuf at Valley Field mill on March 1. Shortis, fired for insubordination, entered the mill office to seize 15,000 dollars stored in a safety vault and was killed in the attempt. His sanity defense failed. his wealthy Watertown parents have sought to clear him.
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Beauharnois
Quebec
Francis Cuthbert
Valentine Shortis
John Loy
Maxime LeBoeuf
Shortis
Loy
LeBoeuf
Watertown
Ire
People’s Temple Course hosts large audience for bell ringers
The Shipp Brothers English Hand Bell Ringers entertained a large crowd at People’s Temple last evening. Miss Gertrude A. Lovering received strong applause for her performance and was praised as a first class entertainer. Next Monday’s act features the Popular Illustrated Concert Company as hundreds were brought in by special cars, showing growing suburban interest.
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People’s Temple
Shipp Brothers
Gertrude A. Lovering
Illustrated Concert Company
Roxbury Club Social Opens Winter Series in Orienta Hall
Roxbury youths enjoyed the Clarendon Club first grand social at Orienta Hall on Washington Street. Doherty's Orchestra opened with a concert at 8 and at 9 Fred A Sullivan and Miss Sullivan led a 100-couple dance. Fr A Sullivan oversaw the floor with William Barry assisting. many ladies wore neat costumes. The event marks the season's opening for the club's winter series.
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Roxbury
Clarendon Club
Orienta Hall
Washington Street
Doherty
Fred A. Sullivan
Miss Sullivan
Fr. A. Sullivan
William Barry
Fifteenth Reunion for Company A Veterans at Crawford House
Veterans of Company A Forty-seventh Massachusetts Volunteers plan their fifteenth annual reunion at the Crawford House on Thursday at 6 PM. The discussion topic is The Fight at Lafond Crossing with Lt Col Albert Stickney expected to attend, along with Colonel Marsh of the Forty-seventh.
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Forty-seventh Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Crawford House
Lafond Crossing
Albert Stickney
Marsh
The
Forty-seventh
Twenty-Eighth Woman's Board of Missions Meeting
The twenty-eighth annual meeting of the Woman's Board of Missions will be held at Park Street Church tomorrow and Thursday with two sessions each day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Woman's Board of Missions
Park Street Church
Pauncefote Reviews Papers On British Subjects In Nebraska
Washington today Ambassador Pauncefote and Assistant Secretary Ader examined voluminous papers concerning British subjects in Nebraska and elsewhere who allege wrongful treatment in the United States. Sir Julian said no joint intervention proposal with Britain on Armenian affairs had been made through him and that Turkish matters were discussed with Secretary Olney only casually weeks ago.
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Washington
Pauncefote Gas
State Department
Ader
Nebraska
United States
Julian
Great Britain
Olney
Third Annual Manhattan Club Ball at Cotillion Hall
Guided by Welker and Peters Orchestra the Manhattan Club held its third annual ball at Cotillion Hall Mechanics Building last night. Over 300 couples attended with grand march led by Thomas J. Mackey and Miss Maggie Cleary. exquisite costumes were worn by the ladies. Banquet served at intermission. fidor managed by Mackey with McHugh and a staff of aids.
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Welker & Peters
Manhattan Club
Cotillion Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Thomas J. Mackey
Maggie Cleary
Fidor
John J. McHugh
Kernwood Club Ladies Night Program Delights Malden
The Kernwood Club held a ladies night with about 120 attendees. Daggett's Orchestra opened with an overture, readings by Miss Gertrude Saunders Jones followed by a piano solo from Mrs. John Hall Sherwood, Oxford Musical Club, a Thracher song, a medley, and a flute duet by Tilton and Lansey. A banquet followed and about 100 couples danced.
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Malden
Kernwood Club
Daggett
Gertrude Saunders Jones
John Hall Sherwood
Oxford Musical Club
Thracher
Messrs. Tilton
Lansey
Brookline Girl Injured In School Banister Fall
Eight year old Little Nellie Manley daughter of Patrolman Alden Manley was rushed to the Children's Hospital after falling fifteen feet from a Peirce Primary School banister. Doctors Blanchard and Bowker attended her and ordered her removal. she sustained broken wrists and serious internal injuries that may prove fatal.
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Nellie Manley
Alden Manley
Brookline
Children’s Hospital
Blanchard
Bowker
Bannister
Peirce
United States View on Monroe Doctrine in Venezuela
Ambassador Bayard awaits a clearer reply as Secretary Olney’s memorandum on the Monroe doctrine is studied for Venezuela. Lord Salisbury said he would consult leading international lawyers about the points raised, and their report has not yet been received.
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London
Bayard
Olney
United States
Lord Salisbury
Postmaster Removes Cambridgeport Station Superintendent
Acting on post office inspectors report the first assistant postmaster general authorized removal of Ring from Cambridgeport station. Frank M. Small, assistant superintendent of the mailing division at the general postoffice, appointed to replace him. Transfer of postoffice property occurred last evening at 8 o clock as the new superintendent assumed charge.
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Post Office
Cambridgeport
Ring
Frank M. Small
General Postoffice
Robbers Blow Open Martin Liquor Saloon
A daring safe blowing and robbery occurred at 3 o clock this morning at Alfonso Martins liquor saloon on Western avenue and Cooper street. The robbers took about $200 in Saturday receipts and caused about $200 in blast damage.
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Lynn
Alphonso Martin
Western Avenue
Cooper Street
Cast named for The Coming Man comedy at German Casino
The Coming Man light comedy to be produced in Casino Hall late next month under German Casino auspices. Author Mr Rein must play the lead due to absence of another option. Cast includes J A Rein P Whalen J Duppe Henry Grueter Fred Swift and Misses Rice E Kingsbury Connell and Duppe.
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Casino Hall
Mr. Rein
J. A. Rein
P. Whalen
J. Duppe
Henry Grueter
Fred Swift
Misses Rice
E. Kingsbury
Connell
Duppe
Riverdale Club Ladies Night to Feature Lecture
The Riverdale Club of Brookline hosts a ladies night tomorrow at the Casino on Francis street with Rev. Reuen Thomas delivering a lecture titled Poor Relations. Regular ladies nights are held on the first and third Wednesdays each month.
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Riverdale Club
Brookline
Francis Street
Reuen Thomas
Malden Promenade Ball Opens Browne Building With Germania Orchestra
A vaudeville promenade concert and ball will open the Browne building in Malden on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The Germania Orchestra and performers J. W. McCabe F Wilbur Hill Juliet C. and Elmer K. Moulton will present attractions. Dancing and refreshments follow the concert as the building opens for the first time.
Smugglers May Get Off After Court Reversal Hopes
The Fiona seized nine Burin smugglers arrive in St John s Newfoundland nine men jailed locally. The case raises legal questions that could lead to Supreme Court reversal and potential escape from punishment.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Fiona
Supreme Court
Penn cancels football game with Boston Athletic Club
The University of Pennsylvania cancelled its New York game scheduled for tomorrow against the Boston Athletic Club. Dr. J William White advised the move, stating most of the Penn team are unfit to endure the strain, and the health of players must come first over engagements.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
New York
Boston A. A
Williams
Schelling
University’ Athletic Committee
J. William’ White
Boston Athletic Club
White
University
Pennsylvania
Corbett May Retire After Exhibition in Memphis
Memphis, Tenn where James J. Corbett arrived this morning to stage an exhibition. He said he would not pursue a rematch with Fitzsimmons, doubting any fight will occur and hinting at quitting the ring. A letter from Iron Mountain Railroad officials suggests Fitzsimmons avoided fight plans, impacting Corbett's view of prize fighting and his future in the sport.
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Memphis
Tenn
James J. Corbett
Corbett
New York
Immons
Superintendent Rose
Iron Mountain Railroad
Townsend
Rose
Fitzsimmons
Connecticut Governor warns against prize fighting in state
Governor Coffin stated prize fighting is a felony with up to five years in state prison for principals and seconds. F H Hayes and Robert McGrath say they may post $30,000 to arrange a Corbett Fitzsimmons meeting but deny intent to violate law, proposing a limited round glove contest and noting footballs brutality.
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Middletown
Onn
Coffin
Waterbury
F. H. Hayes
Robert McGrath
Corbett- Fitzsimmons
Thomas H. Hayes
Robert Mctrath
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Connecticut
Brookline High Wins 18 0 Over Cambridge in Interscholastic League
Brookline High defeated Cambridge High and Latin 18 to 0 in a senior Interscholastic league football game attended by about 1000. Seaver starred for Brookline and Cooke, Boyce, Echtler also made key plays as Brookline dominated the first half and maintained pressure in the second, Echtler scoring the final touchdown amid a string of gains by Boyce and Cook.
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Cambridge High
Latin
Brookline High
Cambridge High and Latin
Both
Seaver
Brookline
Cambridge
Boyce
Echtler
Cook
Cooke
Rust
Curry
Crowley
Barker
Mele
Sheide Rover
Barrows Hutchins
Betertoook
Maryland
F.b
Solina Sondiders
Tineoklot
Cleveland
R. Boren
Herald
Dunbay Hall
Maewa
Yale Prepares for Princeton Clash in Strong Form
Yale is shaping for the upcoming game with Princeton which will decide the American football season. Veterans Hartwell Rhodes and Hinkey remain with the team through the Princeton match. Captain Thorne is testing candidates with thirty minute halves. no changes noted and relief comes from no Harvard game this year after Harvard’s loss to Princeton.
Dorchester Centrals Meet Glendons at Glendon Club
A match game was played last night at the Glendon Club’s alleys in Everett between the Dorchester Centrals and the Glendons. The score:
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Glendon Club
Everett
Dorchester Centrals
Glendons
C. Cc
Iston
Donovan
Hewins
Nason Sane
Boston College
Samerantien Wasees
Broderick
Lynch Tee
Morrissey
Jennings
Burke
Roxbury Wherlmen
Towler
Ford
Edbaceeweneras
Bowes
Steeeree
Knapp
Tee
Ordon
Mabay
Serene
Pure California Wines at Dock October Event
A brief notice announces a California wine event at Dock from October 14 to 17. It mentions a guest list including Gi Fancull Mai and highlights tasting sessions and possible release details.
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California
Gallien
Boxing Gossipy Plans to Revive Amateur Tourneys in Boston
The boxing column reports efforts by prominent Boston figures to revive amateur tournaments. Ike McArthur and Louis Sullivan discuss a 125 pound catchweight match, with Mulligan challenging McArthur. Sullivan and Smith plan a prearranged meeting at the Post. Several other fighters and managers are named, including Rooker, Grant, Flaherty, and LeBlanche, with matchups and forfeits noted for upcoming events around Boston and Worcester venues.
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Boston
Ike McArthur
Riverside Club
Louis Sullivan
Sullivan
McArthur
Ike
Mulligan
Riverside
Kennedy
Roxbury
Suffolk
Worcester
Frank McArthy
Roanokes
Billy McC
South Boaton
Darby
Lafayettes
Camara
Johnny Briggs
Mullen
New London
Flaherty
Rge LeBlanche
Marine
Billy Hennessy
Kirtland
Liyynn
Tommy Ryan
Smith
Spike Sullivan
Lynn
Kaveney
Manager Reddy
Woburn Club
Joe Elms
Dave Ross
Joe Ellersham
Brockton
J. E
John Burns
Russell
Suffolk Club
Washington Street
Herford
Eureka Club
Baltimore
Baker's Kidney Pills Booklet Promises Gravel Removal Cure
An advertisement from Baker Pill Co Bangor Maine promotes Baker's Kidney Pills claiming they dissolve Gravel heal inflamed parts and act as a kidney tonic. The booklet is offered free with pill purchases and piller cents are charged at druggists.
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Baker
Baker Pill Co
Bangor
Maine
Piller
Eureka Club Bouts Highlight Disputed Boxing Plans
A telegraphed notice recalls a proposed Monday night bout with Godfrey, with unspoken doubts about the match quality. Boston bettors recount a Hot Springs trip, blaming the Corbett faction for Fitzsimmons being kept from the ring and fined for forfeited stakes.
Suffolk century and cycle race notes and records
Cycling editor reports a Yokomile handicap road race to close entries Nov. 7 for riders, with prize management to Nov. 8. Disputes over Suffolk century pacing accuracy are settled, noting Canards tandem pace in Newburyport with Williams and Dodge leading, and a chaotic final stretch near Back Bay Park.
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F. P. Ant
Boston Post
Newburyport
Dodge
Lowell
Canards
Williams
Litchfield
Campbell
Woods
Ellis
Wylie
Canard
Bay Park
Charles F. Williams
Yale Falls Hold Annual Games at Yale Field
About 1000 spectators watched Yale field hosts the fall games with new events replacing older distances. Freshmen dominated, winning several events including the 120 yard dash, 120 yard hurdles, and 1 mile run, with multiple winners from the freshman contingent and notable performances from E C Perkins and J E Butler among others.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
F. P. Garvin
E. C. Perkins
J. E. Butler
C. Brooks
L. _ Tweedy
E. H. Lewis
W. F. Berger
C. Merwin
H. W. Bowles
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Wright
DR. Fulton
People's Temple Course
Veterans OF the Forty-Seventh
Malden Club
Riverdale Ladies
Miss Katharine
Miss Daisy, Post
Fouwe
Miss Marie
Amme
B.A
Tigers
JFRSE
Dorchester
Dorchester Central
At.sp
Mis
Parker
Miller Eelec
Dalton
Munroe
Rowler
Richardson
Harding O
Randy Wea
Godfrey
Boston Party of
Hot Springs
Billy
Nahant
Brady
Joe Veninig
Sheriff Houpt
Herm.cn
Sujeet
Tree Ark
Cox
A. F. Senn
Messrs
H. B. Ruggles
W. B. Handy
Erie Medical
Buffalo
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