Moscow dramatic spectacle to open Chester park season
Chester begins bathing season with Moscow at the park. B E Gregory observes the opening, with Heuck's Opera House hosting hundreds to stage a three part living picture of Moscow showing Russian struggle for liberty. Fireworks finale and Electric Dyesater provide additional entertainment after the performance.
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Moscow
B. E. Gregory
Coney Island
Gregory
Coney
Heuck’s
Opera House
Manhattan Beach
Amusement Manager Secures Replacement Film Projector
The Electric Theater at the Lagoon resumes normal operation after a fire. Amusement Manager William Clark shuttled to Hamilton by train, found a suitable projector, and brought it back to restore showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagoon
William Clark
Clark
Hamilton
Early Opening of Cincinnati Parks Sought by German Day Society
Franz Knierlim asked at German Day Society meeting for Cincinnati parks to open at 5 AM to serve early risers. Board to confer with authorities on extending hours. Judge August H. Bode received a gold medal for services. Committee chairs named for German Day at Chester Park and delegates noted from local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
August H. Bode
WEDDED BY A SQUIRE IN WEST VIRGINIA OFFICE
Winfield Scott Harlan an oil operator in West Virginia and Martha Boyer a West Virginia resident were married yesterday in the office of Justice John Marshall Smedes. After the ceremony they dined at the Linton and left on the evening train for Central Illinois for their honeymoon. The groom, 26, is related to Justice John M. Harlan of the Supreme Court and to General Winfield Scott. The bride, 23, is described as handsome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott Harlan
West Virginia
Martha Boyer
John Marshall Smedes
Linton
Central Illinois
John M. Harlan
Supreme Court
Winfield Scott
Physicians Visit the Zoo Outing for Alumni
Three hundred physicians from the Cincinnati Chapter of the Miami Medical College Alumni Association attend a zoo outing. They will have luncheon at the Zoo clubhouse then return for the college commencement in the Auditorium followed by a banquet at the Business Men's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoo
Cincinnati
The
Miamii Medical College
Business Men's Club
Chester Bathing Season Opens At Colonel Martin Resort
Weather experts say summer is near and Colonel Martin anticipates a busy bathing season. The resort’s new bathrooms will open today rain or shine with a modern beach setup designed for safety and amusement, expecting strong attendance from younger bathers as the park stays open through the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Colonel Martin
Sothern and Marlowe Farewell London Twelfth Night
A distinguished audience crowded the Waldorf Theater in London to bid farewell to E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe after their performance in Twelfth Night. The visiting stars have received many social honors in London.
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London
Waldorf Theater
E. H. Sothern
Julia Marlowe
Crowds Reach 11000 at Coney Island Decoration Day
Final tallies from the main office show about 11 000 attendees at Coney Island Decoration Day. Most rode the steamers Queen and Princess as crowds flocked to the river park for an early outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
River Park
Gilbert avenue viaduct support grows in Walnut Hills
Citizens in Walnut Hills advocate a Gilbert avenue viaduct with a large turnout. The group discusses funding a 267000 bond for land condemnation and delays until next year for the bridge itself. Local leaders urge immediate action to win Norwood consent and ease railroad crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Avenue
T. J. Mulvihill
Walnut Hills
Waltz
Pennsylvania Railroad
Man Struck By Switch Engine Found Injured
Daniel Daley aged 78 of 655 Lock street was found in the street at Eighth street and Eggleston avenue by a Pennsylvania Switch engine crew. He was semi conscious with a scalp wound mashed foot and bruises. He was taken to Hospital in Patrol 2 in serious condition. Authorities believe a switch engine struck him.
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Daniel Daley
Lock Street
Eighth Street
Eggleston Avenue
Engineers Banquet at Gibson House Honors UC Leaders
The Engineers Club of the University of Cincinnati held its annual banquet at the Gibson House. Toastmaster F. E. Ayer introduced speakers including George Thompson David Devore Prof. Herman Schneider Charles Ashcraft Prof. Lanier Robert Frederick Schwenker and Prof. Faig who responded to toasts.
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Engineers’ Club
University of Cincinnati
Gibson House
F. E. Ayer
George Thompson
David Devore
Herman Schneider
Charles Ashcraft
Lanier
Robert Frederick Schwenker
Faig
City Faces School Census Loss In Sixth Ward
Official census returns show Cincinnati will lose about 4,737 pupils in the Sixth Ward, lowering the city’s state school funding by at least 15000 compared with last year. Twelfth Ward figures are 4764, down from 5230, signaling a broader population shift toward the suburbs and reduced state aid per child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantman
Coghill
Board of Education
Cincinnati
Te City
Wiley to Visit Cincinnati for Pure Food Law Talks
Reported yesterday Dr. Harvey Wiley chief chemist of the US Department of Agriculture will be in Cincinnati next week to meet with the National Confectioners Association at the Linton Hotel. Whisky blenders will seek his explanation of labeling clauses under the pure food law for the Secretary of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wiley
United States Department of Agriculture
Cincinnati
National Confectioners’ Association A
Linton Hotel
Wiley
Secretary of Agriculture
Glen Dale College Commencement Schedule and Speakers
Commencement exercises at Glen Dale College begin tomorrow with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. George Walton King of Dayton Ohio. Classes continue Wednesday with class day and Thursday's ceremonies in the school auditorium feature addresses by Emma Perkins president of the Womens College of Cleveland. Graduates include Lillian Baldwin Marion Indiana Buchela Butcher Lawrenceburg Indiana Irene Mitchell Biggs Greenup Kentucky Phyllis E Murray Manchester Ohio Ethel Eleanor Rogerson Cincinnati Mary H Scott Findlay Ohio and Hermine Wrecking Bluffton Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale College
George Walton King
Dayton
Emma Perkins
Women’s College of Cleveland
Lillian Baldwin
Marion
Ind
Buehla Butcher
Lawrenceburg
Irene Mitchell Biggs
Greenup
Phyllis E. Murray
Manchester
Ethel Eleanor Rogerson
Cincinnati
Mary H. Scott
Findlay, O
Hermine Wrecking
Bluffton
Cincinnati Duchess Sails for Europe
The Duke and Duchess of Manchester Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati along with Edwin Gould and family departed for Europe today aboard the steamer Celtic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
New York
Duke and Duchess
Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Edwin Gould
Europe
Celtic
Newport News in Brief
Edward Tocher, a Southern Railroad conductor, returned home seriously injured after attempting to board his train in Lexington Kentucky Thursday night. At Fidelity Building Association’s annual meeting a new nine member board was elected. James Heffer injured his foot attempting to board a Cincinnati street car Thursday night and remains at home. Alice Margaret Bardo and Alfred Ix plan to marry June 12 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Newport Water Works named George H Lampe as assistant engineer to replace the late Trentiss Ewing. A knife fight at Tuxedo Garden left Edna Johnson of Cincinnati and Detroit Solomon as victim and assailant respectively. Judge Hawkins fined the woman and jailed her. Solomon was fined as well.
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Edward Tocher
Southern Railroad
Lexington
Fidelity Building Association
E. J. Morris
W. A. Patterson
Co. N. Carnahan
E. B. Kirker
Charles Tucker
P. T. Schultz
Benjamin Bowman
J. M. Mowell
M. M. Ware
Thomas James
Samuel Horton
James Heffer
Orchard Street
Cincinnati
Peter Bardo
Alice Margaret
Alfred Ix
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Water Works Commissioners
George H. Lamp
Solomon
Campbell County Courts Affirm Marriage and Estate Rulings
The Court of Appeals affirmed the Margaret Collins et al case against Margaret Bauman from Campbell Circuit Court and upheld the marriage contract of John Wenderoth and Martha Schneider. It also reversed Judge Berry and upheld Judge Moore in appointing Webster Helm administrator of the Spade estate.
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Court of Appeals
Margaret Collins
Margaret Bauman
Campbell Circuit Court
John Wenderoth
Martha Schneider
Spade
Mary Brown
Circuit Court
Berry
Judge Moore
Campbell County Court
Webster Helm
Dayton Resident Dies of Typhoid Fever
Ernest Charles Lawrence aged 21 died at his father's home 621 Fourth Avenue of typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Ervin to officiate. Carpenters' Union 1189 held a meeting last night and acted on his death. Charles Kroger appointed night policeman to fill the vacancy caused by Pat Flannery’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Charles Lawrence
Fourth Avenue
Evergreen Cemetery
Ervin
Carpenters’ Union
Charles Kroger
Pat Flannery
Rifle range trip and tests set amid local meetings
Companies I and M depart for the Licking target range today and will carry rations through June 10. An expert riflemen test is scheduled for June 25 at the range. The Highlands Board of Trustees plans a meeting Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands Board of Trustees
Covington and Newport Plan Lighting Expansion for Central Covington
James C. Ernst of the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway urges arc lamp lighting for Central Covington. Current Sun Vapor lamps may rise in price upon contract renewal. Proposes 400 to 600 arc lamps at annual rates from 60 to 55 dollars for five years, with total lamps rising toward 450 to 500 including Latonia annexation prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Sun Vapor Street Lighting Company
Council
Ernst
Sun Company
Central
Union Light, Heat and Power Company
Latonia
Voting restraint over Newport Covington Bridge stock in court
A Kenton Circuit Court suit by William Krinn John Shields and Samuel C Biltt of Newport asks to bar Mayor Helmbold Newport and Mayor Beach Covington from voting company stock for any directors except those chosen by Covington General Council. Judge Shaw granted a temporary restraining order and set a Monday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport and Covington Bridge Company
Newport
Hembold
William Krinn
John Shields
Samuel C. Biltt
Kenton
George T. Beach
Covington
August Helmbold
Helmbold
Mayor Beach
Covington General Council
Shaw
Covington Church Notes Events and Services
Local church notices list Sunday services at Scott Street M E Church South and Shinkle M E Church with sermons by visiting and local pastors. Epworth Leagues, children's day programs, and special midweek services are announced for Eleventh Street, Union, First Christian, Fourth Street, Madison Avenue, First Presbyterian, Trinity Episcopal, and related churches along with YMCA railway gospel meetings and Y M C A open monthly gathering led by Madison Avenue church youths.
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Scott Street
M. E
South
J. B. Adams
John R. Nelson
Nashville
Tenn
Epworth League
Shinkle
J. A. Browne
Joseph
Arthur T. O
R. L. Reynolds
J. R. Nelson
D.D
Union M. E
Fifth
Greenup Streets
G. F. Oliver
F. W. Fisher
Grace Church
Newport
First Christian Church
Milo Atkinson
Bible School
Fourth Street Christian
Joseph W. Hagin
Madison Avenue Presbyterian
Gilbert Glass
Jésus
Knight
Young People’s Society
First Presbyterian
J. I. Blackburn
Children of God
Young Peoples Meeting
Trinity Episcopal Church
Frederick A. MacMillan
Railroad Department
Young Men's Christian Association
West Fifteenth Street
O’rear
Madison’ Avenue Presbyterian Church
Harvey H. Orr
Covington Council Acts On Wards and Bridge Stock
The Covington Board of Aldermen last night referred the ordinance attaching Central Covington to the Fifth and Sixth Wards to the Committee on Elections. City Council also authorized Mayor Beach to vote Covington stock in Newport and Covington Bridge Company for directors Linneman and Clark. The clerk was directed to solicit bids for 100000 dollars in Covington and Cincinnati Bridge Company stock. Sixth Street paving between Madison Avenue and Scott Street approved. An ordinance appropriating 273.98 to various claims was adopted.
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Covington
Sixth Street
Madison Avenue
Scott Street
Kenton County Republican Committee Sets Convention Date
The Kenton County Republican Executive Committee plans a Wednesday meeting in the Boone Block to decide the time and place for the county convention and the delegation to the state convention in Louisville this month.
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Kenton County
Republican Executive Committee
Boone Block
Louisville
Covington Rail Crossings And Plans For Elimination Discussed
E P Goodwin heads a preliminary study with Covington officials on removing grade crossings. Elevating tracks from Fifth to Robbins, adding a Twelfth street bridge, lowering Madison avenue, and a Rus sell avenue driveway are proposed. An engineer will review all crossings with City Engineer Gunn to prepare plans and cost estimates. The railroad may fund a new station if tracks rise.
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Covington
E. P. Goodwin
Chesapeake
Ohio Railroad
Fifth Street
Robbins Avenue
Twelfth Street
Madison Avenue
K. Goodwin
W. E. Gunn
Russell Avenue
Pike Street
Russell Street
Goodwin
Burglary at Covington Home of Watters College Leader
J Harry Watters president of Watters Business College in Cincinnati reported a Covington burglary at his home on 812 Scott Street yesterday morning. He awoke to his wife’s screams and the intruder fled through a window. The thief took 30 dollars cash and a sixty dollar check from Watters trousers.
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J. Harry Watters
Watters Business College
Cincinnati
Covington
Scott Street
Watters
Newport Council Tackles Street Cleaning Critique At Park Ave
At a Newport board meeting last night Councilman Hoffmeyer pressed the Public Works Superintendent over the Park avenue and Sixth street street condition. A Water Works resolution to cancel the Southgate water contract was referred to Law Committee. Berry’s raise for Park Policeman Hugo Schafer was sent to Ways and Means. Claims totaling 3605.71 were approved.
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Law Committee
Berry
Hugo Schafer
Ways and Means Committee
Newport Church Notes Highlight Week Services and Activities
St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran led by Rev H W Hanshue conducts 10 15 am worship with sermon Forgiving and Being Forgiven and 7 30 pm hymn service. Sunday school 9 am Junior League 2 30 pm topic Men Who Escaped From Danger Ladies' Aid 2 30 pm Thursday at 644 Overton. Luther League meets Friday at Miss Myrtle Mayer 214 West Eighth. Other churches list sermons and events with times and topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran
H. W. Hanshue
Irene Caldwell
Ladies’ Aid Society
Jesus Christ
M. E
G. F. Oliver D.D
Union Church
Covington
F. W. Fisher
Taylor Street Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
J. P. Whitehead
Christ
Milldpr Cottage Ad in Atlantic City Listing
A rental notice for Milldpr Cottage at 9 to 15 North Georgia Avenue Atlantic City New Jersey advertises an excellent table electric lights and daily rate of 1 dollar or 6 dollars weekly through July 1 with no other conditions stated.
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North Georgia
Atlantic City
N. J
School desks and opera chairs bid invitations issued
Sealed proposals due June 10 1907 at City Hall for 750 size A desks 1500 size B desks 750 size C desks 1100 opera chairs all to be delivered and fixed at specified school buildings. Bids require guaranty 30 percent sample submission and right to reject bids. Emil Pollak chair Furniture Committee.
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First Intermediate
Baymiller
Gest
Avondale
Reading
Rockdale
Fairmount
Harrison and
White Streets
Cincinnati
Ohio
Emil Pollak
Furniture Committee
Kenton Court Notes for Kenton and Campbell Counties
Henry Leiser sues Monte Green in the Kenton Circuit Court for 900 dollars and seeks an attachment on Green’s Kenton and Campbell County property. He and C. L. Ellers say a 900 dollar St. Louis judgment against Green remains unsatisfied. Nora Beverman sues Clinton Cooper for 100 dollars in Magistrate Abele’s court. An attachment on the race horse Gold Bell was levied. Henry Bankemper’s will leaves nearly all estate to his widow Rosa with 400 dollars to St Joseph’s Church and 25 each to son Bernard and daughter Anna. United States District Attorney J. H. Tinsley and A D A Davidson return from Catlettsburg, Ky., after attending court.
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Henry Leiser
Monte Green
Kenton
Campbell
C. L. Ellers
Green
St. Louis
Abele
Nora Beverman
Clinton Cooper
Henry Bankemper
St. Joseph's Church
Bernard
Anna
Rosa
United States
J. H. Tinsley
Davidson
Catlettsburg
Kanawha and Michigan Railway to Reconstruct Ohio River Span
Notice to all persons and corporations on the Ohio River that the Kanawha and Michigan Railway Company will reconstruct the bridge channel span at Point Pleasant West Virginia. Start date July 1 1907 and completion within ninety days, by Oct 1 1907. A temporary eastern channel will be provided and lights will mark obstructions during work. By W Michel Engineer Manager of Works.
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Ohio River
Kanawha & Michigan Railway Company
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Light House Department
Kanawha & Michigan Railway CO
W. Michel
Eng.r. M
Republican Executives Plan Newport Mass Convention
Campbell County Republican Executive Committee met in Newport to set a mass convention at Turner Hall on June 15. The 1:30 p.m. meeting will select fifty eight delegates to attend the Kentucky State convention in Louisville on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Campbell County
Newport
Turner Hall
Louisville
Sale of secondhand pumps and elevators by Custodian
Sealed proposals due by June 6 1907 for purchase and removal of three Worthington duplex pumps one Laidlaw Dunn duplex pump one Davidson single acting pump two passenger elevators and one freight elevator with all connections pipes valves etc Bidders may bid on entire schedule deposits a $100 certified check and proposals may be opened at 2 pm AMOR SMITH JR Custodian Cincinnati Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Postoffice and Custom House
Cincinnati
Ohio
Worthington
Laidlaw-Dunn
Davidson
United States
Amor Smith, JR
Army recruiting notice seeks able-bodied men nationwide
Wanted for United States Army able-bodied unmarried men ages 21 to 34 citizens of the United States of good character and temperate habits who can speak read and write English. Men specially wanted for artillery. Apply for detailed information as to service pay to Recruiting Officer 303 Wind Street Cincinnati Ohio or cor Fourth and Jefferson streets Dayton Ohio or Phoenix Hotel Falmouth Ky or Greenville Ohio.
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United States Army
United States
Wind Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jefferson Sts
Dayton
Phoenix Hotel
Falmouth
Greenville
Proposals for Clothing and Equipage 1907 Chicago
Chief Quartermaster invites sealed proposals for supplying 6000 pairs rubber boots and 2000 sets of various military clothing and gear to U.S. Army depots in Chicago Philadelphia New York Boston and St Louis. bids due June 6 1907 with samples available for inspection.
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Federal Building
Chicago
Ill
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Quartermaster’s Department
U. SS. Army
Loggins
Oorshoes
Arctic
Manila
Tiaras JR
U. 9
Bonds Maturing Mt Auburn Railroad Bonds June 1 1997
Holders of mortgage bonds Nos. 1 to 20 issued by the Mt Auburn Carld Railway Co. are notified they mature June 1 1997 and will be redeemed by Citizens' National Bank at its banking house corner Fourth and Main streets Cincinnati Ohio for the Cincinnati Street Railway Co. Jas. A. Collins secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Auburn Carld Railway CO
Citizens’ National Bank
Cor
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Street Railway Co
JAS
A. Collins
Sec'y & Treas
United States Engineer Office dam proposals sought at Marietta Island
Sealed proposals for constructing a concrete dam at the head of Marietta Island on the Ohio River will be received at the Cincinnati office until 12 m June 29, 1907, and publicly opened then. Information on application to WM. T. Rossell, Lt. Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Engineer Office
Cincinnati
Marietta Island
Ohio River
WM. T. Rossell
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Marlowe
John Ari Lloyd
Norwood
Engineers Banquet
Waltham Watches
Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
Millcreek Valley Notes
Cincinnati Duchess
Manchesters
Newport News
Campbell County Courts
FT. Thomas
James C. Ernst
South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Newport and Covington Bridge
Hotels and Resorts
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Ills
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Michigan
Jackson
Hotel
Washington, D.C
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Fifteenth and Streats, N.W
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Thousand Islands
Frontenac, New York
Frontenac
St. Lawrence River
C. G. Trussell
N. Y
Mgr
Bon Air
Augusta
Man
Long Beach, L. I
Long Beach
L. I
W. Johnson Quinn
Long Beach Inn
Broadway
63D St
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Spring Lake Beach, N. J
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Frank F
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White Mountains, N. H
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Waumbek
Jefferson
Starr King
Family
White Mountains
Jefferson, N. H
A. J. Murphy
Mar
Newport Church Notes
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Chas
O. Marquette
Traymorp Hotel
White
Kenton Court Notes
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Cherbourg
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Kaiser
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Prinz
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MED Gibralt
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K. Luise
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Sherbourgeri
Alice
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Genoa
K. Albert
P. Irene
Tomite Canna
B. Il A.M
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Thomas Cook & Son
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Tourist Bureau
R. R
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12Th
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Kuhn & Sons
Atlag National Bank
Walnut St
Postoffice
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Walnut
Brighton German Bank
Harrison & Colerain
Fifth National Bank
American
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Atlantic 7 Transport
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Azores
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R. R. CO
Anderson’s Ferry
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Harrison
Cleves
Anderson’ S Ferry
Fernbank
Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Railroad
Carrel Street
Sycamore Street
New Water Works
California
Mt. Washington
Forestville
Amelia
Bethel
Hamlet
Hamersville
Batavia
Russell Am
Ripley
Sardinia
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Batav
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Depot
Sycamore
Botw
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Amlet
Rapid Railway Division
Lebanon
Pleasant Ridge
Kennedy
Silverton
Deer Park
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