Erie Railroad Reform and Virginia Conference Report
New York notices the Erie Railroad reform effort with a Virginia improvements plan. Gounod declines American Conservatory direction and urges an American leader. Jewett and the Erie Board consult with English committee on reorganizing and aligning foreign stockholder input for economical management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gounod
American College of Music
Edward Watkins
Erie
Virgina
Fitchugh Lee
Aca
Ee Star Blade
Terode Herald
Francisco Sal
Lee
Snane Se
California
Newfoundland
Abbie
San Ea
Trouble in burying a corpse in old town chaos
Uneven account reports a disturbance at a burial as a mob clashes with authorities near cemetery vaults. At 8 o clock protesters gathered, voices cried curses, and a hearse was blocked while a bailiff and witnesses described efforts to proceed with burial the next day.
The Turf at Hartford Ka Mile Best on Record
The Hartford track scene features a record setting Ka Mile event marking the best effort on the books. Organizers and spectators noted a standout performance that topped previous marks, underscoring the venue as a premier stop in the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Meeting of the W National Board of Steam Navigation
The New York meeting on September 2 elected officers and an executive committee for the W National Board of Steam Navigation. A bill to create a mixed commission for inland river navigation was proposed, with duties to obtain treasury support and assess costs. The convention adjourned to the first Wednesday in September 1870 to meet in Baltimore amid travel disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W National Board of Steam Navigation
New York
Ger
United States
United Oe
Treasury
Dlaenethe
L. White
Michigan
Thomas Clyde
Penn
Wires
R. Aarfock
Kentucky
Ohio River
Indiana Shoal
Baltimore
Funeral of Admiral Collins in Callao is described
A Linas letter recounts Admiral Collins funeral at Callao with flags at half mast, ships at mourning, and a ceremonial bed. President Pardo and Peruvian officials send aides, War Office orders honors for a veteran general, and ships from Richmond and Onward participate. English church services, diplomatic attendance, and naval honors mark the solemn event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Collins
Kingston
Jamaica
Linas
Callao
Aull
Richmond
Pardo
Lima
Gibbs
Collins
Tery
Bella Vista
War and Marine
Interior
Hoese Ward
Ae Port Adm
Pers
Damaging Facts Proven Against Gibson Replies to Welsh
An Indian contractor replies to William Welsh in The Kansas Digest, dated September 2, outlining charges against a Secretary. The piece notes a Pioneer newspaper publishment and promises a future communication addressing prior serious accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
William Welsh
Br. Pav
Masx
That Peculiar Bank Robbery in Louisville
Louis Rehm a Planters National Bank teller confessed to robbing the bank himself. Detectives found the stolen money hidden in a sheet at Rehm's residence and he was jailed. The bank will resume business tomorrow after the money was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louis Rehm
Planters National Bank
Robee
Rehm
Oa Wints
Ue Lap
Ory
Pi Plantere National B Bank
Rehmbi
Convention of the Masters' National Association elects officers
At New York on September 2 the Committee on Election of Officers announced the elected officers. Der A. de of Buffalo is listed among officers with vice presidents F. Haeviey Detroit D F P Blackman Jr Philadelphia, secretary Wm Stanly Allen, treasurer C B Parsonester. The session adjourned with plans to open the next meeting on the third Wednesday of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Masters’ National Association
New York
Ea- der A. de
Buffalo
F. Haeviey
Detroit
California State Election Mixed Count Report
Vague election tally from California shows partial results in San Francisco and then in the Fourteenth District. Names appear garbled but figures such as 4 801 and 4 503 suggest precinct tallies amid a continuing vote count.
Cattle Suffer Serious Injuries In Unclear Incident
Fragmentary report describes cattle harmed after an incident, with officials or responders likely involved. Details are sparse, but the event centers on livestock injuries and ongoing investigation. No names, dates, or locations are clearly readable.
Fire destroys River area grocers and shops in Braddocksfields
About 2 o'clock this morning, a fire in River destroyed shops and buildings occupied by Conrad Fisher, Andrew Kramer, Sherwin Bros, Mrs Haggerty, Henry Earnhardt, Jesse McCune, and two offices owned by James and Hughes, total loss around 15000. Nearby a row of twenty tenement houses in Kenesport owned by National Tube Works Co was totally destroyed with loss about 1060 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Fisher
Andrew Kramer
Sherwin Bros
Haggerty
Henry Earnhardt
Jesse McCune
James and Hughes
Keneesport
National Tube Works Company
Planters Bank Teller Confesses Robbery of $100,000
River news notes falling water levels and freight volumes as Shannon and Vint Shinkle plan Henderson trade moves. Louis Rehm, Planters National Bank teller, confessed to robbing the bank of about $90,000 in cash and $10,000 in bonds after initially denying the act. He said losses in speculation prompted the crime, and his preliminary trial was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times
Louisville
Shannon
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Henderson
Louis Rehm
Planters’ National Bank
Bond
Igd
Ipsane
Court of Inquiry censures Bremen scurvy case findings
The Court of Inquiry in the Bremen scurvy case mildly censures the ship for failing to provide anti scurbitics and for disproportionate mortality linked to crew refusals. Eleven witnesses testified for the captain’s side, with four of twenty two mariners examined from the boat. Arrivals and schedules from Hong Kong to Melbourne and Brindisi are noted, including steamers Gaetic and State of Georgia reaching destinations.
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San Francisco
Bremen
Honolulu
Vasco de Gama
Au&land
Pane
Melbourne
Brindis
O. & O. Company
Gaetic
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Don Quixote
New York
Don
Arch-Druid
Bolivia
Somerset
Louisiana lawmaker Jos Conaughton dies in New Orleans
Reports say Jos Conaughton elected to Louisiana House of Representatives from Rapides Parish died on a New Orleans street last evening after a Wheeler compromise. Other items note a dismissed case in Omaha, a deficit figure, Vanderbilt's Nashville trip, and a Steubenville Republican meeting with Governor Noyes addressing Catholic questions.
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Jos
Conaughton
Louisiana House of Representatives
Rapides Parish
Wheeler
New Orleans
Gordon
Black Hills
General Ruggles
Omaha
Zoo
Jersey
W. B. Vanderbilt
Nashville
Tenn
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University
St. Louis
Steubenville
Noyes
Mo Bares
Gladerone
Bismarck
Victor Emanuel
Europe
Bellair
Backing Specie Moves Stir Washington Politicians
Special dispatch from Washington reports momentum toward circulating silver coins to replace fractional currency. Treasury hints at ample silver to support the policy and Assistant Secretary Barnum acts as secretary with Bristow in New York. Massachusetts politicians express displeasure at Assistant Attorney General Smith appointment, arguing the post should have gone to a Bay State figure.
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Cincinnati Times
Washington
Brintown
Treasury Department
Barnam
Day
Bristow
New Yo
Massachusetts
Smith
Till
Massa
Weather and rail disaster headline from midwest paper
In Omaha Nebraska the weather is hot and favorable for corn with August rainfall at 7.77 inches. A bridge derailment near Atchison Kansas killed two aboard, while country reports remain unfavorable for crops. A.C. Arg bara former Bee Republican correspondent will travel to stump against the money question.
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Omaha
Nebraska
St. Paul
Cleveland
Ri River
Atchison
Kasenschen
Cotsam
Nebraska Railway
Edward Macombe
Charles Lowrey
Louis Dispatch
A. C. Arg Bara Merly
Buckeye Baseball Defeated by Lancaster Rurals in Columbus
In Columbus on September 3, state house offic es join Governor Hendrick for the illumination and grand promenade marking the completion of the High street improvement in front of the Capitol. Weeping and profai bus over the inglorious defeat accompany the celebration and concert tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times
Columbus
Hendrick
Buckeye Baseball Club
Lancaster Rurals
Capitol
Bank of California to resume operations immediately
A San Francisco dispatch states D C Mills, Bank of California president, declares capitalists will subscribe to absorb the bank’s stock, all claims will be paid in full, and business will be reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
D. C Mills
Bank of California
Counterfeit notes seized. multiple arrests in St Louis
A. W. Hubberd of St Louis D W Moore of North Carolina Charles Flint of Tennessee and Duff of Virginia were arrested by 7 United States Secret Service Detectives in St Louis for possessing counterfeit US notes. On Hubbard’s premises $2000 in bogus fifty cent pieces were found and $1000 on Flint. They were committed to jail. Separately John W. McDonald ex judge of Harris County Texas was imprisoned by Gov Beveridge on a Texas Governor’s requisition for forgery with possible land embezzlement charges. In Quincy Illinois Judge Mitchell testified in a different case and was assaulted on Seventh and Hampshire streets by E R Chatten and others. Mitchell fired a shot in self defense and was wounded. Chatten was arrested with warrants out for others.
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A. W. Hubberd
St Louis
D. W. Moone
North Carolina
Charles Flint
Tennessee
Duff
Virginia
St. Louis
United States Secret Service
United States
Bbard
Queer
Duncan
John W. McDonald
Spur
Harris County
Texas
Booth
Mitchell
E. R. Chatten
Fred
Chatten
Michell
E.R. Chatten
Charles B. Peson
Istorn
Longworth Street
John Gaucepobl
Front Street
Diekmeyer
Fifteenth Street
F. Kelter
Mullerry Street
D. B. Babb
First Ward
Theodore Dollweber
bLive
Jacob Lang
Corryville
Daniel Flamm
College Hill
Frank Busse
Charles Ka
Patwore
Cusem
Koteh
Yweinheimer
Ene Gunckel
Fritech
Martin Schroeder
Dennis Crawley
A. Aa
Geo
Chris
Leichete
Peter. Schneider
A. Sterber
Ernest Zeuschur
Groesbeck
Martin” Schoettinger
Sticksel
Tno. Steel
HH. Paeerding
Herman Geldreich
Garret Lane
John
Rathman
Paosien Depp
Exon F. Frech
J. J. Jeffries
Marshal
John Dawson
Excus Henry Barlage
Moulder
Cee Kies
N. Lehmen
D. Norris
Beker
Pugh
Seah
Um Woinberg
John Barten
August Harifinger
Leetee Scheifel
Sabe Lierman
John Jung
Egsenger
Joseph Monkedick
Stokes
Furnisher
M. Johanings Eurer
F. Groene
Cuse B. Hanhhauser
M. Faulkner
Exon
Wille
Dawes
Cheory Basse
Jacob Oswald
Ems Bradford
Hiereberpar
Je Aepra Lanke
Nicholas Maelier
Exeve
Soremmales
Jessup
Rao
Sonita
Gerard
Egner
Rufer
London Market Opens Steady Amid Mixed Demand
The London market opened steady with fair demand though some sectors are uneven. New York Central and Hudson River Railway rose to 4 7/8, general stocks firmed, and traders note no opening quotes tomorrow due to the Stock Exchange closure.
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New York
London
Deli
Aea
New York Central and
Hudson River Railway
Stock Exchange
River News Briefs From September River Conditions
Special Dispatches report Monongahela River falling fifteen inches and steady downstream levels. Evansville notes Kanawha No. 2 tow and packets late with hot cloudy weather. Cumberland Island head shows four feet. Indiana experiences lightning and light traffic. Granite State, Fleetwood, Crossley, Cobb Cecil, Tom Meats, and Tom Means are active with towboats and local pilots. Doc Timmonds named towboat commodore for Cobb Cecil, Johnson commands Tom Means.
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Monongahela River
eJohn L. Rhoads
Cor’s Ripple
Wheeling
West Virginia
Evansville
Cumberland Island
Indiana
Inoxtox
Granite State
Huntington
Fleetwood
Tom Meatis
Cobb Cecil
Crossley
Pomeroy
Doc
Timmonds
Johnson
Tom Means
Starch Granules Found in Human Blood Report
The headline reports an discovery by Mr. Taylor, head of the Microscopic Bureau of the United States Aguicul t Department in Washington. He detected animal starch in blood drops, showing blue red granules after iodine and sulphuric acid treatment, suggesting possible links to fermentation in malaria regions and explaining quinine’s effects on chills and fever.
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Microscopic Bureau
United States
Aguicult Department
Washington
As Taylor
Taylor
Akin Iery Hey
Thei
Baltimore Sun
Grain and market notes from New York and Chicago
Market dispatch shows wheat bids at 13, corn firmer, oats higher, rye irregular and up. Shipments include 730 bushels wheat, 17 000 bushels corn, 12 500 oats, 6 500 rye. Cotton steady at 14 1 2 for middling. Flour quiet, receipts 19100 bri. wheat receipts 349 000 bushels with Nov price at 125 13. Rye, barley, oats prices varied. pork, lard and petroleum quotes listed.
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ToLepo
Gevcamner
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Reward Offered for Arrest in Edgar Station Murder
W D and B Turner of Edgar Station Tennessee offer a 250 reward for the arrest of a man named Williams accused of murdering their brother some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D
8. B. Turner
Edgar Station
Tenn
Williams
Bowman pleads not guilty to brass theft indictment
H. A. Bowman pleaded not guilty this morning to the indictment charging him with stealing six pounds of brass from Waterworks. He was admitted to bail in the sum of a value not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Bowman
Waterw
Glimpse at Exposition Art Gallery Riches
The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition showcases a grand Art Gallery from public and private American collections. The exhibit emphasizes diverse schools, with French and Düsseldorf works predominating, and highlights new pieces from Hoey and other major artists. The committee notes careful arrangement across rooms, with notable pieces like Granada Street Scene in front of Council House and works by Mayer, Zamacois, Bougereau, and Verboeckhoven. The Household Art Dept features antiques and porcelain. Opening preparations are underway.
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Cincinnati
National ‘Academy
Cee Ae
Penbesre
Dusseldorf
Ésch Im Tarn
Hoey
Aas
Goepper
Gotana
Feiling
Eer
Shan Orme
Granada
Council House
Henry G Gon
Philad Nh ‘Aod
Madrago
Mayer
Bremen
Zamacois
Stammel
Conmans
Broughton
Boldipi
Benoist
Brisot
Verboeckhaven
Bougereau
Gide
Sion
Maifi Hall
Paust
Pichter
Bakalourzis
Geibel
Lessing
Delobbe
Imzze
Bensepareey
Manchot
Argue
Arcadia
Thomas Aisort
Areadiie
Perk
Nibert
Heike
de Haas
Whitterige
Burnnier
Henry
Francis
France
Sen
Dresden
Berlin
Sevres
A Hard Money Thief Notice Robberies Reported
This morning the Chief of Police received word from W W Anderson of Hamilton County Ind that he was robbed of 150 in gold nuggets 1330 in silver coin 550 in nickels and a veneered revolver The thieves likely consumed some hard money by rations A reward equal to half of recovered amounts is offered and a chance at half a revolver is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Anderson
Hamilton County
Ind
Hillsboro Man Arrested for Burglary Then Released
J Jenkins of Hillsboro Ohio was arrested yesterday afternoon on a burglary charge by officers Keshman and Wappenstein. He was released last evening on representations made by T N Wickersham of Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jenkins
Hillsboro
Ohio
Keshman and
Wappenstein
T. N. Wickersham
Conference sessions and election at annual meeting report
The afternoon session was devoted to committees as labor in preparing reports. Missionary sermon by Rev Wells drew a fair audience. Evening anniversary of the Missionary Society. Rev Collet presided. Treas Cowrey reported $10,160 in past year contributions, up about $3,000 from the prior year. Addresses by Prof Wells and Dr Reid drew keen attention. Morning business included a vote on a presiding elder election system and related amendments. initial ballot produced 89 for Dr Walden. Delegates to the General Conference awaited. Adjourned with invitations to Chamber of Commerce and upcoming society events. District court jury selection follows with extensive voir dire and many excused for opinions. Probate court appointments listed for administrators in several estates.
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Mr. Wells
Conference Missionary Society
T. Collet
F. Cowrey
Wells
Union ‘College
Dr. Reid
E. (. Andrews
General Conference
J.C. Cowrey
Yeas
Mays
D. L. Auitman
C.F. Gowdy
Reid
Missionary Society
Foster
Pearne
Moody
Herron
Pexne
C. Vance
J. F. Walden
Holloway
Chamber of Commerce
D.H. Moore
Ladies’ and Pastors’ Union
Woman's Association
Mosler Returns in Good Health from Eastern Trip
Mr Julius Mosler of Moslers Sale and Lock Go has arrived in good health after visiting the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Mosler
Mosler’s
Sale and Lock Go
Robbery at Henry Schultze Home on Bank and Lynn Corners
The house of Henry Schultze on the southwest corner of Bank and Lynn streets was entered yesterday afternoon. Several articles of clothing and some jewelry were taken along with thirteen dollars in greenbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schultze
Bank and
Lynn Streets
Rufer Trial Jury Selection Third Day Proceedings
Court resumes for the State versus Rufer with a crowded jury panel. Venire diminished to eighteen from four thousand after election. Juror qualifications examined and many excused for pretrial opinions formed from reading prior trial reports.
Seven Men Hanged at Fort Smith in One Day Extremes
A Cincinnati Times dispatch details Fort Smith Arkansas executing seven criminals on a single scaffold, including John Whittington for the February murder of John Turner, Smoker Man-Kilter alias Oscar Snow, Samuel Foey, Daniel Evans, Edmund Campbell, and James Moore. Each account describes their crimes, ages, and surviving relatives, noting Whittington’s neighbors in Cherokee Nation and Snow’s love entanglement, with emphasis on the era’s harsh justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times
Fort Smith
Ark
Faribault
Mion
New Ulm
John, Whittingtop
Daniel Evans
Edmand Campbell
Man-kilter
Oscar Snow
Samuel Foey
Foey
Breda
Y Stevenson
Tates Mershal
John Emmett Nai
Tahleq
Eth Hee
Jul
Horace
San Francisco Bank Resumption News Buoys Market
In San Francisco on September 3 optimism surrounds Merchants' Exchange Bank opening and the likely resumption of Bank of California. A Stock Board close ends, Board of Brokery ready to meet, with four hundred thousand dollars in new subscriptions. D C Mills leads current management as temporary head while successor for Raleton is sought. The aim is to restore confidence, stabilize assets, and ensure benefits flow to stockholders and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Merchants’ Exchange Bank
Bank of California
Stock Board
Ess
Board of Brokery
Raleton
D. C. Mills
Monsignor Roncetti Likely Appointed to U S High Dignity
Rome reports Monsignor Roncetti is slated for a major ecclesiastical appointment in America. The development signals a significant shift in church leadership with potential broad implications for U S clerical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Monsignor
Roncetti
America
Trial of Westervelt Opens with Walling Cross Exam
In Philadelphia on a morning session, the court focused on cross examining Police Superintendent Walling of New York. New facts emerged during the questioning, shaping the ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Westervelt
Walling
New York
Porte Demands Explanation After Consul Refusal
A London dispatch reports the Porte demanded an explanation after a consul refused an action. The note indicates heightened diplomatic tension and an official reply is awaited.
Two butchers clash in Washington Market fatal stabbing
August Ross and Dan'i a butchers quarreled in the Washington Market this morning resulting in Ross fatally stabbed and Dan'i seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
August Ross
Dan’i ' A
Washington
Cane
Ross
Independents Nominate Ticket Against Chamber Officers
The Independents of the Chamber of Commerce met at 2 PM on the Exchange floor to nominate a ticket opposing the regular officers. Balloting for president selected Geo W. Eggleston and others, with final calls for vice presidents and secretaries resulting in several nominees and withdrawals as the process continued to press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Thos. Marron
Chas. Goettle
Thos. Cullinan
Eggleston
Geo
W. Jones
C. M. Iat
Callidone
Laidley
David Gibson
C. Hi. Kerr
W. N. Hobart
Ak Press m
Gibon
Ji. H. Laws
T. McDonald
Louis
Stolen Mare Reported in Springfield Ohio Case
Chief of Police Snellaker received notice from the Springfield marshal that a valuable mare was stolen and believed to head toward Cincinnati. A twenty five dollar reward is offered for the capture of the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snellaker
Springfield
Ohio
Bucktown dispute ends in cutting affray between women
A cutting affray occurred between Mary Anderson and Dolly Jordan in Bucktown over money matters. The dispute escalated to violence, with both parties involved and police attention following the incident. Further details are limited due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
Dolly Jordan
Bucktown
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the Bank OF California
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Philip Freyer
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Joseph Webster
J. M. Johnston
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John Areal
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Edward Guhl
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Conrad Kier
Columbia Township
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F. Volmycke
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Vine Street
Setiiae
Charles Cash
John Rober
Treaty
Fifth Ward
Inter
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Theodore
Clodius
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John J. Turner
Pickens County
Cherokee Nation
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Tunner
Turner
Willist Short
Smoker
Short
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Indians Murder Is No Crime, and Smoker
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Lew
Daniel
William Seebolt
Indian Territory
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Evans
Ragheb
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Youngirl
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Hunton
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Moore
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Jais
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Khokend
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John Bull
the Times
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Bank of Califernie
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P. Jones
Igubde ‘Bossee
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
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Porte
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Deater
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Care George
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