Wolseley’s Plans Disrupted by Arabi Pasha Move in Egypt
In Egypt, Wolseley faces delays at Kassassin with about 15,000 men and transport limits hindering an attack. Grahams’ reconnaissance nears Cairo Karaam as Arabi’s Salahieh maneuver threatens the British flank and Suez canal. Separate discussion accuses Goschen and financiers of bond theft, calling Egypt a “bond holders’ war” and criticizing English cover-up.
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Ismailiya
Kassassin
Wolseley
Arabi'a
Graham
Cairo Karaam
Arabi
Salahieh
Suez Canal
Eeputians Press English Lines Near Karaim Front
Reports from Ismailiya Sept 4 describe Arabi’s flank movements toward Karaim as General Graham deploys near epouch to meet a possible attack from Salahien. Egyptian forces converge from Mandaranh and Salahish while Wolseley braces for a three-pronged assault near Tel el Kebir. many wounded Arabs arrive at Ismailiya.
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Ismailiya
Arabi
Karaim
Graham
Kassassin
Epouch
Salahien
Mandaranh
Salahish
Mandarab
Troi Tel el-Kebir
Wolseley
Alexandria
Meke
Abukir
Greek Consular Agent Arrested in Alexandria Plot
Antono Ponta the Greek consular agent at Es-Siout, long resident in Alexandria, was arrested by English authorities on a spy letter revealing a plan by several Greeks and Arabi’s forces to massacre Europeans in the city. A captive spy offered no statement. Several Greek residents are said to be involved and will be arrested.
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Alexandria
Antono Ponta
Es-Siout
Arabi
Ramleh
Melis
Abu- Kir
Plausible Turkish Policy The Moolig Egypt Crisis
The article outlines four theories on Turkey’s policy toward Egypt and Arabi Pasha. It suggests the Porte sought Arab disruption to push Egypt toward provincial status, then aimed to ruin Arabs by turning Europe against them. England’s opposition checkmated Turkish intervention, while Turkey courted a joint small force with England, avoiding full participation. Public opinion shows mixed loyalty to the Sultan as discontent grows.
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Turkey
N. Y, Tribune
Egypt
England
Europe
Arabi
The Teutonic Financier Behind the Egyptian War
London reports reveal Mr. Goschen as a central figure in the Egyptian conflict. The piece highlights McCoan, an Irishborn lawyer and former Levant Herald editor, who has extensive knowledge of Egyptian personalities, origins of the troubles, and the current crisis involving Arabi Pasha.
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Goschen
T. P. O’connor
London
San Francisco Chronicle
Arabi Pasha
Parnell
McCoan
Egypt
Vas
Desolation and decline in Alexandria reported by city correspondent
A Alexandria correspondent describes mass depopulation from over 200000 to under 60000. Europeans drop from 80000 to under 1600. Banks shrink from £50,000,000 to under £10,000. Ports, forts, and streets show devastation. few stores, no churches, and scarce provisions amid warships and troops.
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Alexandria
Ita
Robbery and Shooting in Exeter Village Attack
Woodbury Berry of Exeter was robbed and shot on Saturday night while returning from an outhouse to his home in Hampton New Hampshire. Two beardless men in dark clothes attacked him, one tall and slim, removing a watch chain and about nine dollars. Berry fired back with no effect. three shots were exchanged, a hat was damaged, and Berry was wounded behind the ear and at the back of the head. He was found an hour later by relatives. injuries serious but expected to heal. Police have no suspects.
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Hampton
N. H
Woodbury Berry
Exeter
Berry
Regent Arrives at Gloucester After Long Salt Laden Voyage
The Austrian bark Regent, Captain Cosulich, arrived from Trapani with 2600 saline of salt after 56 days at sea. He reports a severe gale on August 24 in latitude 44 and longitude 67 that tore topsail and sent many heavy seas over the ship. Thousands of birds, mostly plover, settled aboard, about 100 of which were killed during the storm.
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Gloucester
Regent
Cosulich
Trapani
Plover
Prominent Iowa Farmer Henry Brown Indicted on Multiple Crimes
Henry Brown, once a wealthy New Hampton farmer, is indicted on arson forgery conspiracy adultery and fraud. Acting as a State Insurance Company agent he listed his property in his mistress name and shipped goods to Lacrosse before burning the house to claim insurance.
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Doubouqoue
Iowa
Henry Brown
New Hampton
State Insurance Company
Lacrosse
Washington shows plan to aid anti-Bourbon South in coming campaign
The administration commits to helping every potentially salvageable Southern district elect a Republican or anti-Bourbon. The effort will be run by the Justice and Navy departments with Attorney General overseeing voter registration and election officer selection. Chandler may be involved for his Southern political expertise as Star Route cases wind down and Navy Secretary returns.
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Washington
South
Department of Justice
Navy Department
Chandler
Weutiemen
Secretary of the Navy
Sacrifices Made to Elect Chalmers in Mississippi Race
The second Mississippi district features colored Republican Hannibal C. Carter running as an independent against a white Democrat-turned-Republican backed by the party and government men. Ex-Senator Bruce plans to campaign for Chalmers while some officials and colleagues rally behind him amid committee recognition of Chalmers. Carter’s support appears limited to a Virginia ex-Attorney General Harris and several government female employees, with a meeting held at Mrs. Chisholm’s home andTreasury clerk Mrs. McBride among active backers tied to Curtis of New York.
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Washington
Congress
Republican Convention
Republican Congressional Committee
Second
Mississippi
Register of the Treasury
Bruce
Hannibal C. Carter
Carter
Chalmers
Chalivere
Harris
Virginia
Chisholm
Judge Chisholm
McBride
Treasury
George William Curtis
New York
A Decision That May Affect River and Harbor Expenditure
Washington reports on General Sturgis restoration to the Soldiers' Home governorship and its political implications. It notes that river and harbor spending depends on engineer recommendations, now shifted by attorney general guidance. Also covered are an order reprimanding Colonel Taylor, yellow fever updates on the Gulf Coast, and August government receipts and debt reduction.
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Washington
Sturgis
Senate
Lincoln
Army
War Department
Lincolin
Taylor
Newport Barracks
Drum
Kentucky
Wheat Harvest Progress Delayed by Rain Across Counties
Wheat cutting nears completion as sunshine dries fields now three weeks late. North of Glyndon the harvest should finish this week while estimates vary from 18 to 24 bushels per acre across Minnesota and Red River counties. A Hillock observer shifts from moderate yields to anticipating 24 bushels on average as crops are generally in good shape despite recent rains.
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Sion
Ernogo
Glyndon
Hillock
Minnesota
Red River
Highwaymen Rob Savings From Maine Traveler Near Bangor
Fred G. Ango of Milo was robbed of 3480 by highwaymen on the Levant road near Glenburn while driving toward Bangor. A tall man with a moustache and a red faced accomplice demanded money, shooting Ango in the jaw and hand as he resisted. Ango handed over a pocketbook containing 450, and the attackers fled into the woods. He was later treated by a surgeon in Bangor.
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Bangor
Fred G. Ango
Milo
Levant
Glenburn
Ange
Ango
Anco
Mar
Inmate Smothers Captain Alexander at Augusta Hospital
In Augusta Me on September 4 a patient at the state hospital for the insane, Captain William H. Alexander of Richmond, was strangled by fellow inmate RE Smart of Portland. Smart, previously deemed harmless, used a towel and gas wipe to kill Alexander in his room after breakfast. Coroner Libbey deemed no inquest necessary. Alexander’s wife was present at the hospital during the event.
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Augusta
William H. Alexander
Richmond
RE. E. Smart
Portland
Alexander
Smart
Libbey
Sue
Lusvand
White man's enemies blow up shanty injuring two black residents
In Ten Mile Run near New Brunswick New Jersey an explosion at an old shanty injures a white man David Johnson and an elderly disabled black woman known as Lame Hannah. Johnson claims colored neighbors were behind the attack. authorities seek those responsible.
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New Brunswick
N.J
Hannah
David Johnson
Johnson
Philadelphia butcher dies after caustic soda lemonade mix
Frederick Goelt a well to do Philadelphia butcher aged in his seventies died at the German Hospital from exhaustion after ingesting a caustic lye solution misidentified as sugar in lemonade on August 15. He had altered his will making his son heir and claimed the mix was accidental while his wife’s alleged affair with Henry Rothacker and a Minnesota trip surround the case.
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Philadelphia Times
Frederick Goelt
Goett
North Twentieth Street
Henry Rothacker
Henry
Christian Grose
West Philadelphia
Cuett
Portsmou ths famed Bob Shillaber dies at home
Robert Shillaber known as one of Ports mouth figures and brother of B P Shillaber died at his residence just before 6 am Saturday from old age. Born January 9 1805 he sailed on the Martha and later served as court messenger. His eccentricities inspired many newspapers items and jokes.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Robert Shillaber
B. P. Shillaber
Martha
Shillaber
Eastern Shipments of Grain and Provisions
Cuicano September 3. Total shipments of flour grain and provisions on the six railroads to the East last week totaled 32,019 tons, up from 28,959 tons the prior week and 53,948 tons in the same week last year. The gain stems from a heavy oats movement.
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Cuicano
Grand Jury presentment in Wheeling for steamer Scioto permit
United States Circuit Court grand jury at Parkersburg indicts Inspector Young for approving a passenger overrun on the steamer Scioto. Also named are Scioto pilot David Keller and Omas pilots Ingiebright and Long for related violations.
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Wheeling
W. Va
United States Circuit Court
Parkersburg
Inspector Young
Scioto
David Keller
Aus Ingiebright
Pilot Long
Omas
Political factions rally in Virginia over Mahone foe and Jorgensen
The Virginia Straight-out Republicans designated John W. Weitz of Fredericksburg for Congress in the first district to oppose Mahone with Democratic support. Ex Secretary Blaine guides the effort and a large campaign fund is planned. Jorgensen’s possible independent run could swing Wise’s chances in the Peters burg district.
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Republican State Committee
John W. Weitz
Fredericksburg
Feld
Congress
Mahone
Blaine
Bin
Boss Mahone
Congressional Republican Committee
Virginia
Jorgensen
Petersburg
Ransing
John 8. Wise
Wise
Maine Campaign Opinions Roundup From Local Papers
A compilation of Maine editorial stances on the 1900s congressional race. Papers like Camden Herald and Rockland Courier Gazette report Plaisted gains. Damariscotta Herald Ind. backs Robie with 4000 plurality. Bridgeton News predicts Robie’s 2500 plurality and Reed and Dingley’s returns. Other outlets forecast combinations of Plaisted Robie and fusion candidates, with varying majorities and regional tilt across York and eastern counties.
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Camden Herald
Congressional
Murch
Rockland Courier Gazette
Damariscotta Herald Ind
Ancoin County
Roble
Bridgeton News
Ind
Robie
Reed
Dingley
Augusta New Agr
Dem
Platsted
Fairfield Journal
Rockland Opinion
Plaisted
Goud
Waterville Mail
Keble
Boutelle
Frye
Libbey
Aroostook Pioneer
Presque Igie North Star
Maine
Vinton
Machias Union
Chase
Eustis
Brunswick Telegraph
Bradeford Union and Journal
York County
Ranger Commercial
Peronne Plaisted
Union
Aroostook Times
Machias Republican
Paris Oxford
Free Fight at a Convention in Dakota
A convention at Canton Dakota to pick delegates to the territorial convention broke into a general fight. Pettingrew and Hughes were involved as chairs spittoons lamps inkstands and books went flying. Several people suffered cuts or fractures and the sheriff was overpowered before order was reestablished.
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Dakota
St. Paul
Mion
Canton
Dak
Pettingrew
Hughes
Other Seven Governors address in Maine at Fryeburg
The Maine event in Fryeburg features Governor Plais ted and S. H. Chittenden addressing a large audience on national matters and the co ordinate branch of state government. Chittenden underscores national topics including monopolies and the money power amid Republican ties. A Philadelphia labor council split follows endorsement of Armstrong for governor amid threats of ticketing Lt. Governor candidate. California Republicans nominate Estes for governor on first ballot and push Sunday law and railroad control. Michigan’s Tenth District selects H. H. Hatch as a dark horse on the 347th ballot, with election seen as assured.
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Fryeburg
Plaisted
S. H. Chittenden
Executive Department
Goverment
New York
Philadelphia
Trade and Labor Council
Indors
Armstrong
Republican State Committee
Jarrett
Amalgamated Association of the Iron and Steel Workers
Sacramento
Cal
Republican State Convention
M. M. Estes
Bay City
Mich
Republican Congressional Convention
Tenth District
H. H. Hatch
Hatch
Englishwoman in Tombs Prison Tells Strange Tale
An Englishwoman Annie Linahan, 33, confined in the Tombs for ten days, claims her London relatives refuse her due to chronic drunkenness. She says authorities wrongly sent her to America against her wishes and that most of her time has been spent in prison. She mentions E Roberts, governor of Westminster prison, as part of her account.
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New York
the Tombs
Annie Linahan
London
England
Uison
Roberts
Yestuminster Prison
Woman Bound for America From London to Hamburg and Back
The woman told she would be discharged next week and sent to America. Seven days later an officer escorted her from a London prison to Harwich, then to Rotter dam, Hamburg, and on the Amsterdam. She landed at Castle Garden with steerage passengers on Saturday. She has been jailed twice for drunkenness. Officials discussed the case with emigration and charities authorities. It is understood she will be returned to Europe by the steamship line that brought her.
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London
Harwich
Rotterdam
Hamburg
Amsterdam
Castle Garden
Commissioners of Charities and Correction
Europe
Bold Bond Robbery Across State Street Vault Heist
In July bonds valued at about 54 000 vanished from a State Street safe vault. United States four percent weapon bonds amounting to 20 000 and 14 000 in railroad bonds were stolen. An extensive chase led to the arrest of Merritt Seymour in New York, with Seymour serving as an intermediary in the sale of the bonds. Detective Adams and Inspector Byrnes coordinated the case, Seymour held at Charlew Street jail, with more arrests anticipated. Seymour, a noted Island politician, is linked to the affair.
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United States
State Street
Byrnes
New York
Wall Street
Adams
Merritt Seymour
Boston
Seymour
Clark
Charlew Street
New Or
Drowning His Babies A Frenzied Arkansas Father Kills Family
In Logan county Arkansas Edward Schwerzman, a poor Swiss immigrant, fatally overwhelmed his wife and three children aged 1 year 6 months, 4, and 5 after suffering despondency and mental collapse. Neighbors described mounting despair and escalating violence before the tragedy.
Fallen Evangelist Bentley Abandons Ministry Amid Scandal
In Baltimore, Rev Charles Bentley a favored evangelist quits preaching after confessing paternity of a child with a devout parishioner. Bentley and Rev A D Jones shared a Baltimore home with a large, devout family where the affair allegedly began. The incident shocks social and religious circles as the English-born preacher admits guilt and plans marriage to the young woman.
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Baltimore
Charles Heatley
Bentley
A. D. Jones
Mr. Bentley
Entity
The Bunko King of Denver and His Police Friends
The Denver barber Hagges is praised as a long time bunko man and king of that business. He presents as a moral gentleman, abstains from drink and swearing, and is generous to the police. He plays a high game and never targets the poor, with many friends among officers who will regret his departure. Great was Doc on the divide, where everyone received a share and police feast followed a skinned sucker.
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Denver Tribune
Hagges
Bunko
Doc
Celluloid Billiard Ball Catches Fire During Game
A man at a friend's Toronto residence touched a billiard ball with a lighted cigar, the ball immediately ignited and burned in moments. The ball, made of celluloid, caused a startled reaction among players.
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Toronto Globe
Farmer Fatally Dragged by Runaway Team in Field
Rincewoop Newfoundland September 4 William Snell a farmer living in the town was fatally injured last week when a runaway team dragged him nearly a quarter mile across a newly ploughed field. He was ploughing at the time and had the reins over his shoulders. The horses lunged forward dragging him face down and tearing flesh.
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Rincewoop
William Snell
Snell
Duel Ends in Fatal Shootout and Spectator Killed
In Greensburg Kentucky on Tuesday two enemies Jacob Desarn and Richard Moses drew revolvers on a road encounter. Moses was killed by a brain shot and a bystander named McCubbins was struck and died on the spot. Moses' brother was killed in the same spot two weeks earlier.
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Greensburg
Jacob Desarn
Richard Moses
Moses
McCubbins
Deadly Street Fight Leaves Boy Dead in Wilmington
Two Negro boys clashed on a Wilmington street. One kicked the other in the stomach, then the injured boy threw the assailant and struck him with a stone, crushing his skull and killing him. The incident occurred September 4.
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Wilmington
N. C
Detective Pinkerton Finds $6000 Gold Hoard in Barnyard
Detective William Pinkerton arrived in Kewanfe on Wednesday and, guided by Ed Welch who was jailed, uncovered six thousand dollars in gold buried in a prominent citizen's barnyard.
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Kewanfe
William Pinkerton
Ed Welch
A Flooded Texas Disaster From San Angela to Ben Ficklin
A Dallas dispatch reports catastrophic Texas floods washing out Concho and Ben Ficklin, with San Angela heavily damaged and many drowned including Terrell Harris and M J Metcalf and family. Ben Ficklin court house flooded, relief organized, and widespread devastation across Tom Green county with extensive stock losses.
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Dallas
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Concho
Ben Ficklin
San Atela
San Angela
Terrell Harris
M. J. Metcalf
Robertson
Blake Taylor
G. Robinson
C. Anselm
K. Evans
George Smith
Kate Arden
Sheriff Spear
Court House
Wilcott
Fort Concho
Artero Volanine
Owens
Hi. K. Mathis
Charlies Lacker
A. Stonehouse
Tom Green
Pes
Miraculous Escape on New Haven Express Near Berlin
A New Haven line express from New York to Boston derailed momentarily when both connecting bars on the engine broke near Berlin, Connecticut. The engine stayed on the track as the rods struck the cab but caused no injuries. engineer and fireman were unharmed and the train was halted within 500 feet by air brakes. Passengers remained unaware of the danger until crew reported the incident. The train was guided to a siding beside a freight cut, preventing a broader derailment.
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Deorailan
Hartrond
Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York
Boston
Berlin
Funeral for Chip Smith in New Haven After Execution
James Chip Smith is buried after being executed in New Haven. Friday mass and a 3 pm funeral at Church of the Assumption drew about 10 000 people as Father Brady preached against intemperance and praised the deceased’s kind character. The procession stretched one and a half miles to the cemetery amid crowded streets.
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Theyeards
New Haven
Conn
James
Chip) Smith
Church of the Assumption
Father Brady
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Texas farmer murders wife in the woods over hidden treasure
In Marshall Texas on September 4 a farmer Alfred Utter lured his wife into the woods claiming buried treasure. While they worked he struck with an axe saying Now, the good time is coming. She died. a farm hand witnessed the act. Utter was arrested.
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Marshall
Tex
Alfred Utter
Utter
Silk ribbon firm RK & H Adams fails in New York
New York on September 4 reports the silk and dry goods firm RK and H Adams failing with the factory at Paterson, New Jersey. Henry Adams and Peter Howe made a general assignment of all property for creditors to Edward C Hazard and William G Fenner. Liabilities are estimated around $700,000, with assets to be appraised in an ongoing inventory.
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Rk, & H. Adams
Greene Street
Paterson
N. J
Henry Adams
Peter Howe
Edward C. Hazard
Edward C. Hazard & Co
William G. Fenner
Field, Chapman & Fenner
Hazard
Scituate Man Injured When Wagon Horses Run Loose
Quincy dispatch reports Charles Baker on his way home fell asleep and slid from a wagon. The frightened horses bolted, dragging him for miles before stopping. Baker sustained a deep cut above the left eye and severe lip injuries. Dr. Calls attended. Jon a Foley saved the wagon by climbing to reins.
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Chas. Baker
Scituate
Baker
Calls
Jona Foley
Woman Identified as Wives of General Montgomery Found in Street
In New York on September 4 a policeman found a woman claiming to be General Milton Montgomery’s wife crouched in a doorway at Seventeenth Street and Fifth Avenue. She wore only a nightdress and alleged her husband had left her in an asylum hospital. Authorities say the general is in Europe and that the woman’s distress stems from a wish to become an actress.
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The
Temps
France
England
Europe
Germany
Crasg
New York
Milton Montgomery
Seventeenth Street
Fifth Avenue
Two Deeweers Drowned at Fairlie Lake
A messenger reports Dr. A. O. Dickey of Worcester Massachusetts and Dr. Joan Marshall of Lyme New Hampshire drowned at Fairlie Lake near Hanover. They were seen driving a horse and carriage along the beach about three o clock yesterday afternoon and the rig was later recovered in the water.
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N. H
Post Mills
A. O. Dickey
Worcester
Mass
Joan Marshall
Lyme
Fairlie Lake
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