Devastating Wisconsin Storm Report Claims Dozens Killed
Severe storms swept western Wisconsin Wednesday night causing extensive damage to farms and homes. Oakdale near Camp Douglas reportedly wiped out with four deaths. other fatalities include Millston, Wyeville, Warrens area, Neillsville, Grand Rapids, Gillsville, and Nellisville. Many injured and missing, horses and livestock killed, lines down, and a Poff district school blown away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Oakdale
Milwaukee Road
Camp Douglas
John Dame
Millston
Jasper Popp
Wyeville
Andrew Baumel
Warrens
Joseph Buckner
Neilleville
Lyman
A. Charles
Grand Rapids
Gillsville
August Beyers Ail
Weasel
Nellisville
Miss Weasel
Nelliaville
Poff
Warrena
Tomah
Akron Senator Dick to address public funds shortage
Akron field report states Senator Dick will issue a statement on the shortage of Fred E. Smith city treasurer. The deficit totals 173,992 dollars for city funds and 294,008 dollars for county and school board accounts. Smith repaid the latter and seeks to reconcile with the city. Notes from Dick Miles dated July 6 1905 for 5,000 dollars each remain partly unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Fred E. Smith
Schol Board
Smith
Dick & Miles
United States
Charles Dick
Riot at Mattoon Bases Uproar Ends Eastern Illinois Game
A riot broke out at Mattoon Illinois during a Thursday baseball game against Charleston in the Eastern Illinois league. Umpire Clancy from Indianapolis ruled at first base, prompting crowd assault and field invasion. Police stopped the melee after several injuries. Charleston was awarded the win by forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Charleston
Clancy
Stage hold up near Myersville thefts recovered letters sent
Two mail sacks were stolen in a February 1906 stage hold up near Myersville Wyoming. Boating Inspectors recovered the sacks and 709 registered letters have been sent on to their destinations. Only registered letters had been opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myersville
Wyo
Boatoiee
Frost Breaks July Low in Cleveland
July low records fall in Cleveland as frost appears Tuesday night with temperatures dropping to 49 degrees. Weather observers note light frost and damaged crops across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohico
Cleveland
British Embassy Arrives in Intervale New Hampshire
Ambassador and Mrs. James Bryce with embassy staff reached Intervale New Hampshire from Washington. British official business will be transmitted from the town during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wampshire
James Bryce
Intervale. N
Washington
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotation Summary
Wednesday's market quotes show top beeves at 0.40 per unit and top hogs at 5.80 dollars. Market follow-up at Broux City live stock market reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Major Harding Ordered to Panama
Maj. Chester Harding of the corps of engineers is ordered to Panama to report to Col. Goethals, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, for special duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Harding
Panama
Chester Harding
Corps of Engineers
Col. Goethals
Isthmian Canal Commission
Roberts Accepts Presidency of Chicago National Unit
George Sh. Roberts, the erector of the mint at Washington, will be the new president of the Commercial National unit of Chicago, succeeding the late H. Eckels. The move places Roberts in a leading banking role following Eckels' death.
Burns Husband to Death in Denmure Pa
Mrs Kinda Howersto 18 of Denmure Pa is jailed charged with burning her husband to death to free herself to marry her former lover Signate Hutro who is jailed as accessory. Police say she confessed detailing a lamp oil on the bed arson that killed Hutro who died without regaining consciousness. Hutro denies knowledge. both await investigation.
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Kinda Howesto
Denmure
Pa Ie
Signate Hutro
Howerato
Howersto
Hutro
Acquitted Slayer Frank Brink Released From Insane Hospital
Frank Brink, acquitted of killing Miss Bessie Newton in Ponca Nebraska on February 6, three months after a suicide attempt, has been discharged as not insane. Hospital officials say he showed no signs of mental illness during his stay and has returned home a free man. The heavily publicized case followed Brink's shooting of Newton at her Ponca home and his use of a pistol on himself. Newton was to wed Edward O Donnell of Humboldt Iowa that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brink
Bessie Newton
Ponca
Neb
Norfolk
Brink
Edward O'Donnell
Humboldt
Spies Records Read In Boise Murder Trial
Morris Friedman the former Pinkerton stenographer testified in the Steurenperg murder case at Boise Idaho reading documents from his book. The papers cover daily secret agent reports on unions and miners in Cripple Creek Victor Globeville Colorado City Trinidad and Denver with surveillance of the Western Federation of Miners during 1903 04 and Pinkerton participation at the federation convention in Denver.
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Morris Friedman
Pinkerton
Denver
Steurenperg
Boise
Idaho
Cripple Creek
Victor
Globeville
Colorado City
Trinidad
Western Federation of Miners
United Mine Workers of America
Colorado
Federation
Friedman
Clarence Darrow
Georgia white man lynched after confession in assault case
Doc Posey a middle aged white man was taken from Whitfield county jail in Dalton Georgia to a rail viaduct where his body was found at daybreak. He admitted the crime but said he did not mean to harm the girl. A crowd of about twenty five men prevented officers from intervening and carried out the hanging. Posey’s wife supported the account and said he also attempted to assault the victim’s elder sister. The 9 year old victim is in a serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc” Posey
Whitfield County
Dalton
Posey
Fred
Mail Swindlers Sentenced By Fort Smith Judge
Officer of wrecked investment concern Southern Bank and Trust company officers were sentenced for using the mails to defraud. C P Waller of Texas as president and F Demen Lemon of Pittsburgh as vice president receive $1000 fines and 34 months in prison. Ed Hunt cashier and J M Langston Jr director pay $500 and $300 fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Fort Smith
Ark
Southern Bank and Trust Company
C. ¢. Waller
Texas
F. Demen Lemon
Pittsburg
Ed Hunt
J. M. Langston, Jr
Tragic Accident at State Industrial Show Kearney
At the State Industrial show in Kearney a 17 year old Lincoln youth Eddie Sawyer died instantly. He and five other boys were atop a hay stacker when a weight rope slipped causing the carrier to hit the ground. Sawyer’s body was driven by the impact and weight, the stake piercing his body and exiting the left shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Cort Eddie Sawyer
Sawyer
Relmund
Marrick
Jones
Clay
van Camp
Carlier
Two Trains Clash Near Minden Injuries Reported
Two freight trains Nos 76 and 77 collided rear end east of the depot about 10 o clock Saturday night in Minden. Five cars derailed down the embankment and three remained on the track. The crash was caused by a broken coupling. A stockman from Denver, Mr Littl, slept in the 76 caboose and escaped with cuts after the wreck. The wrecker from Hastings cleared the line by Sunday morning as crowds watched the recovery and fruit spilled from cars was enjoyed.
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Minden
Littl
Denver
South Omaha
Hastings
No. 1
Giant excursionist sues to straighten neck after punch incident
Axel Harrold, a tall excursionist, dislocated his neck at Somers Point New Jersey after a punching machine butt during a wager. Surgeons work to realign his back bone following the accident on Monday when he struck the target with his head and fell unconscious.
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Axel Harrold
Somers Point
N. J
Harrold
Woman Scales 125-Foot Stack To Hoist Flag At Plant
Miss Genevieve Larvick forewoman at the Johnstoninfall and metal plant in St. Louis climbed a ladder inside the 125-foot smokestack and raised a large American flag to fly from the top.
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Johnstoninfall
St. Louis
Genevieve Larvick
Will contest over Capt. Hooker estate in Rochester
In Rochester surrogate court a will contest challenges Capt. Charles H. Hooker death estate valued over 150000 dollars left to the United States government. Real estate mainly earmarked for a Galesburg military academy with the funds endowing it. Authorities in New York and Buffalo coordinate to defend federal interests.
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Chas. H. Hooker
Rochester
Capt. Hooker
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Galesburg
George Shumway
N. Y
Bonaparte
Bass
Buffalo
Store Building Collapses at Ashland
A store owned by 5S. L. Sears in Ashland collapsed without warning as the west wall and rear roof failed. No high wind or disturbance was reported and Sears cannot explain the disaster, possibly heat. Clerk Bert Service and Dr. C. Whisler escaped unharmed. A clock stopped at 6:49 due to the concussion. No insurance covers the roughly $1,000 damage.
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L. Sears
Ashland
Line Weeks to Win Claim at Cass Lake
One hundred people gathered at the land office in Cass Lake Minnesota when doors opened to file on Chippewa Indian reservation claims. Lewis Larson of Fosston, who had stood first in line since May 22, filed on a valuable farm.
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Cass Lake
Minn
Lewis Larson
Fosston
Anarchist Colony Pails in Tacoma West
An anarchist home colony near Henderson Bay, established about ten years ago, is breaking up as members quietly leave after Emma Goldman visited. The 219 acre tract, divided into two acre parcels, has remained largely unoccupied amid prior disturbances. Charles Clapp of Arcola, US, is reported in a deep sleep from May 25, rivals Dora Meeks in duration, with failed efforts to awaken him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Clapp
Arcola
Dora Meeks
Foot Crushed by Train in Tragic River Crossing
Russell, a former Burlington switchman from Pacific Junction, tried to catch the evening train to Plattemouth. He drank and attempted to board, slipped, and lost one foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Burlington
Pacific Junction
Plattemouth
Man Hunt Pursues Fugitive Simeon Mudson South of Tecumseh
A posse of about twelve men with bloodhounds tracks Simeon Mudson a YOMN man accused of forgery who shot Sheriff Miner. Mudson escaped on horseback after the shooting as authorities pursue him south of Tecumseh.
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Tecumseh
Simeon Mudson
Miner
Hudson
No Peet to Pacific Denial On Battleship Transfers
William Loeb denied published reports that sixteen Atlantic Meet battleships would be moved to the Pacific coast due to anti American sealing actions in Japan.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Japan
William Loeb
Roosevelt
Postmasters Granted Five Day Leave for Georgia League Meeting
All fourth class postmasters in Georgia receive leaves of absence up to five days to attend the state league of fourth class postmasters meeting in Atlanta on August 17.
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Georgia
State League of Fourth Clas
Atlants
Aleshire Named Quartermaster General of the Army
The president appointed Gen. James B. Aleshire to be quartermaster general with brigadier general rank to succeed the retired Charles F. Humphreys.
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James B. Aleshire
Charles F. Humphreys
Nine Italians Indicted in New Orleans Kidnapping Case
Nine Italians including two women were indicted for murder in the Lamana kidnapping case in New Orleans. They face trial in St. Charles Parish near New Orleans.
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Boy
Lamana
New Orleans
St. Charles
No Death in Galena in June Record Stands
In Galena Dl population 6000 no death occurred during June. This record remains unmatched in the city’s history and is noted as unique in local records.
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Galena
Aged Citizen Mark Moore Found Dead in Stanton Area
Stanton resident Mark Moore was found dead by a family member about 4 20 o'clock Saturday afternoon. He was at his home near town and had probably been dead about half an hour before discovery.
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Mark Moore
Stanton
Campion Returns to Jail After Court Ruling
William Campion, once spared by a governor’s decree, surrendered in Seward and was lodged in the county jail to serve a three year term. He gave himself to Sheriff Gillan and began his sentence.
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Campion
William Campion
Supreme Court
Mickey
Seward
Rherif Gillan
Vast land transfer in Pax Butte county Iowa to J P OConor
The largest transfer yet recorded in Pax Butte county occurred when Congressman J P OConor of Denison Iowa bought 6480 acres from J P OKeefe publisher of the Alliance Herald for 68000 dollars. The tract lies about 15 miles northwest of Alliance and nine miles south of Hemingford and totals over 9000 acres with about 2600 still held by OKeefe brothers. Connor plans investment and steam plowing of about 700 acres this summer, with the deal arranged by J A Abbott and K E Bevard of the United States Land Company Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conerseman Connor
Iowa
Nebraska
Pax Butte County
Alliance
J. P. O'Connor
Denison
J. P. O'Keefe
Alliance Herald
O'Keefe Brothers
O'Keefe
EK. E. Bevard
The
United States Land Company
Omaha
Drowned Neat Neligh Man in Swift River
A young man Groome drowned in the Hikhorn river south of Neligh while swimming with companion Hammon near Merritt's Creek. Hammon reached shore and raised the alarm as rescuers searched the swift, deep water. Groome's body had not yet been found.
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Groome
Hikhorn
Nollah
Hammon
Merritt'e Creek
Hamon
Escape ends after Tecumseh manhunt for Hud son
The moon chase near Tecumseh ends as Simeon Hudson, the young desperado who shot Sheriff H A Miner, eludes capture. Beanice bloodhounds worked eight miles south with Pawnee City and Tecumseh men and armed locals, but scent stalled near a timber road and the hunt was abandoned.
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Tecumereh
Simeon Hudson
Desperado
H. A. Miner
Tecumseh
Pawnee City
Tecumseh Menoon
Hudson
Fire in Omaha Flats Where Residents Narrowly Escape
Early Friday morning a fire broke out in the Martin state a four story wooden apartment house at Seventeenth and Webster in Omaha. One man reportedly jumped from the third floor and was badly injured. The building was destroyed with losses not exceeding $10,000. All occupants were rescued after a rapid investigation.
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Martin Ftate
Seventeenth and
Webster Streets
Omaha
Halt County Loses Cash in Bank Failure
Halt County seeks $4019 from County Treasurer Deno J. Crenin and bondmen after Elkhorn County Bank failure. The county alleged the treasurer held funds exceeding his prorata county share when the bank collapsed.
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Halt
Elkhorn
Deno J. Crenin
Local Auction Offers Surplus School Funds and Supplies
A deputy land commissioner oversees a weekly sale of miscellaneous school funds and related goods. The event aims to raise money for the education board, with Nebraskans benefiting from the proceeds and remaining surplus items offered at nominal prices.
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Bhively
Board of Education Ands
Funda
Call Money Rates Rise to 13 Percent on Dividend Day
Call money opened at a certain rate Monday and reached 13 percent by afternoon, the highest in months. Officials attributed the spike to July dividend and interest disbursements.
Western League Laserall Sioux City Schedule
Schedule of Western League games to be played at Sioux City Iowa in the near future. Teams Denver Pueblo Des Moines Lincoln are listed with dates in July and midmonth fixtures.
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Sioux City
Denver Esesseensesesssduly
Pueblo S.cereeeeesss
Des Moinem
Lincoln
Cessconccese
Umbrella Trust Indictment Returned in Philadelphia Case
A federal grand jury in Philadelphia returned an indictment against the umbrella trust, accusing the firms of conspiring to form a cartel and restrain trade. The action names the companies involved in the alleged conspiracy and outlines charges of restraint of trade.
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Umbrella Trust
Philadelphia
Umbrellla Truse Trust
Higher Pay for Smelter Men at El Paso Plant
The American Smelting and Refining Company in El Paso Texas raised wages for all employees on Monday. The move, announced as a voluntary action, affects the Smelting and Refining workforce at the plant.
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American Smelting and Refining Company
el Paso
Tex
River cutting banks along the Missouri near Plattsmouth
The Burlington reports severe Missouri River erosion near Plattsmouth with banks cut on the east side. A force of workers has been riprapping north of the large bridge to stabilize the area.
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Burlington
Plattemouth
Investigating Coal Prospects At Republican City
Mining engineer John H. Rackerby and a veteran coal miner from Iowa inspected coal prospects in Republican City, evaluating potential yields and market viability for future development.
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John H. Rackerby
Iowa
Republican City
Lincoln Man Named Food Commissioner Johnson
Lincoln man J. W. Johnson is appointed by Governor Sheldon as the new food commissioner for Lincoln. The appointment recognizes Johnson’s public service and local ties to the capital city.
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Lincoln
Gov. Sheldon
J. W. Johnson
Fof Lincoln
Safe Reopened Fails. Bank Vault Shipped to Cleveland
After two weeks of work trying to open the Citizens State Bank of Bloomfeld safe, the expert failed. The safe, expanded and containing cash and notes, was sent to a Cleveland factory for further examination.
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Citizens State Bank of Bloomfeld
Snfe
Cleveland
Metal Row Row Over a Bill Ends in Fatal Shooting
A Mal lam liveryman shot and killed J. A. Torrey of Hamstings after a dispute over a food bill aboard a tram line called Charter Glow. The victim did not fire back and no further details are given.
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Mallam
J. A. Torrey
Decree of Moor Convention Opens Honor District Meeting
The annual convention of the Da cres of Honor District Noe. 2 met at Henithan with about 100 delegates present. Mrs B. Gould, superintendent, called the convention to order and Mayor Read delivered the address of welcome.
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Dacres of Honor
Noe
Gage
Aiohardeon
Pawnee
Johnson and Saline
Henithan
BE. Gould
Beatrice Institute Superintendent Extends Stay
At Gov. Sheldon’s request Dr. A Joleen will remain as superintendent of the Beatrice institution for the feeble minded youth for one more month.
Tragic Death Found On Road Near Harvard
The body of Annon Oulickeon was found seven miles northwest of Harvard in Hamilton County by churchgoers. Police infer death occurred recently before discovery and note difficult terrain and rough road conditions complicated the scene.
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Annon Oulickeon
Harvard
Hamilton County
Omaha man announces candidacy for railway commissioner
Henry Clirke of Omaha announces his bid for the office of railway commissioner. The brief notice notes his intent to seek the public post and invites support.
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Henry Clirke
Omaha
War on Sparrows A Call to Fight Pest Across Nation
The government urges citizens to help terminate the English sparrow menace threatening cotton acreage in the South. Boll weevil damage prompts calls for northern aid as sparrows menace nests and young. Poisoned grain methods are recommended by the department to curb the pests.
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Pest
Santos-Dumont dirigible aircraft meets disaster in Paris test
A new combined dirigible and aeroplane built by Santos-Dumont in Paris collapsed after takeoff. The cigar shaped balloon 23 yards long and 84 percent at center diameter carried two planes beneath and a 50 horsepower motor. The craft rose briefly but the rear aeroplane lifted, tilting the balloon forward to strike the ground and collapse the unit.
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Santos-Dumont
Paris
Doctor predicts brake on medicines and disease zero
Sir Frederick Troves, physician to the King of Doogland, at a London hospital opening, foresees doctors' shelves with few bottles and people abandoning medicine when sick. He envisions simple living, diet, air, and notes bacteriological advances could push deaths from scarlet fever, typhoid, cholera, and diphtheria toward zero.
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Frederick Troves
England
Union barbers watch Sunday closings in Cleveland
A report notes union activity across the globe with Belfast and Canada mentioned. It cites a 55 718 member gain in Germany over the last year and reports on labor movements in Cairo Chicago and Oxford.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Germany
Chicago
Mies Anastasia Omenra
Canbridge
Mass
Telog
T. V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Fiat Boen
Bureau of Reformation
Bureau of Immigration
National Farmers’ Education and Cooperation Union
Oregon
Hudson
Chronology of notable events from history and discoveries
A fragmented list records diverse historical notes including battles, births, abdications, deaths, explorations, political actions, and disasters. Notable items mention Jack Cade’s victory, Henry VIII era events, Peru hero Pisarro, Cropredy bridge, Charles XII, coal mining in Pennsylvania, Florida purchase talks, coronations, legal acts, and various 19th century milestones and tragedies.
American Peace Proposal At The Hague Conference
The American delegation led by Gen Horace Porter proposes banning bombardment of unfortified towns and buildings while allowing damage incidental to military objectives and refusals of provisions. It also calls to bar bombardment for ransom payments and protects hospital ships from capture with privileges for private ships aiding the wounded. Other nations push for an international court of appeals and a secret inquiry commission with non binding reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Porter
International Court of Appeals
France
International Commission of Inquiry
Infant Dies After Harrow Injury In Oklahoma Territory
Reported in Munogum Oklahoma Territory the infant son of Walter Price died from injuries after a dice harrow trapped him. In New York the first bale of new cotton sold at 40 cents per pound at the Cotton Exchange auction. A buggy runaway at Stillwater Oklahoma injured Mrs Koob and her infant, who died from crash injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Price
Munogum
O. T
New York
Cotton Exchange
Mre
Koob
Stillwater
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Burns
Girl AT Liberty
Insane Hospital
Pinkerton Documenta Gy
Boles
Will
DON Butte Realty
Sioux City Ia
Larke
Falla
South Wykshire
Bing Laws
Owl Field
Holland
Aml
States General
Jack Cade
Stafford
Sevenoaks
Clenry VIII
Greenwich
Pisarro
Peru
Charles I
Cropredy Bridge
Charles XII
Sweden
Frederikshald
William Conyngham
Plunket
Robert Emmet
Thible
Mauch Chunk
Louis of Holland
Siddons
Spain
Florida
Maharajah Ranjeet Singh
Lahore
Sir Robert Lees
Hyde Park
London
Trenton
Gen. Meade
Gen. Hooker
Army of the Potomac
Charley Ross
Germantown
Panitan
Sofia
Bulgaria
Harrison
Colorado Desert
City
Cork
South Carolina
Altgeld
Illinois
Haymarket
M. Casimir-Porter
R. W. Buchanan
Sing Sing
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Milwaukee
Fl Caney
Ito
Clifton
Niagara Falls
Shamrock
Thames
Starward
Yale
Chefoo
China
Norge
John D. Rockefeller
Endowment Fund
Yale University
Warsaw
Dolan
Kotes
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