Republican City Convention Roars At Tomlinson Hall
In Tomlinson hall on Saturday afternoon delegates clash as factional rivals clash behind a Bookwalter button and a gleaming badge. The crowd tribes of Ranedell and Whitcomb push for control while Chairman Logsdon moves to keep order as police quell disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kealing
Republican City ‘Convention
Tomlinson Hall
Tomlinson
Ransly
Organization Committee
Jack Shea
Ward 11
John L. Griffiths
Griffiths Urges Reform as He Attacks City Administration
HARD SMASHES Chairman Griffiths, probable gubernatorial candidate, assailed the Taggart administration in a broad address. He praised McKinley, attacked bonds issuance, cited a bloated payroll, and urged tax, street, and park reforms. He accused city bosses of waste, urged public input on improvements, opposed city engineer Jeup’s plan, and pledged no commissions on contracts. He urged unity for the convention nominees and warned against factional strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffiths
Taggart
McKinley
Lincoln
Comptroller
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Court House
Jeup
Mscord
Elevation track committee report on ten pages
A platform committee report by Hawkins Merrill Moores and James Noe was presented in writing on ten pages. The document begins with an opening regret and outlines proposed elevation measures and policy directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Merrill Moores
Jas. Noe
City vows street care reform and rails crossing relief
The piece condemns current street cleaning and assessment methods, urging an ordinance to equalize burdens between property owners and the city funded streets. It discusses an asphalt combine implication, promises a balanced budget in two years, and calls for wiser legislation to ease grade crossings near elevated tracks while protecting business interests.
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Virginia Ave
Bourbon supply battle looms as distillers plan limits
In Chicago consumers face five years of bourbon scarcity. A New York conference set for Aug 25 between the whisky trust bourbon branch and Kentucky independents will propose a five year production cap starting Oct 1, 1899 at 20 million gallons per year, split evenly. The aim is higher prices via output restraints.
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Chicago
New York
The
Whisky Trust
Distilleries
Skentucky
Favors Alliance Letter From Otjen Condemns Detroit Meeting
Milwaukee August 19 Congressmen Otjen and Lentz comment on German American mass meeting in Detroit opposing an Anglo American alliance. Otjen condemns their spirit and supports a friendly English alliance for trade with no obligation to fight England's battles.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Theobald Otjen
Adolph Niederpruem
Detroit
Lentz
Ohio
Otten
England
Died Alone After Long Illness In Denver Hotel
P. J. Pixley once a wealthy South Bend merchant died in Denver after spending over 60 hours on a hotel room floor unable to call for help or open his door. He registered at the Windsor hotel after mining near Byers and collapsed, having had no food or water for five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
P. J. Pixley
South Bend
Ind
St. Luke’s Hospital
Windsor Hotel
Byers
Pixley
Yellow fever spreads in Tuxpan seaport area
The yellow fever outbreak at Tuxpan near Tampico Mexico is widening with more than 50 deaths reported and new cases rising daily as health authorities scramble to contain the epidemic.
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Tampico
Mex
Tuxpan
Here
Bandit Killed in West Virginia Raid
Crump Arbogast a member of a notorious Clay county gang was killed in a raid led by Sheriff Stevenson. Robert Reedy was dangerously wounded, Luther Rody captured, and the raid targeted the robbers’ stronghold on Friday. In Chicago, Father Antonio D Andrea, ex priest, reunites with Lena Wagner and plans to teach modern languages after withdrawal from priesthood.
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Charleston
W. Va
Crump Arbogast
Clay County
Robert Reedy
Sheiff Stevenson
Luther Rody
Chicago
Father Antonio D'Andrea
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Lena Wagner
Father D'Andrea
Will Shoot When Hungry in Paris Riot
In Paris on August 19 M Guerin and fellow anti-Semites barricaded in Rue Chabrol threaten to open fire when their food runs out. Two hundred infantry now occupy the street as authorities contain the stand off.
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Paris
M. Guerin
Rue Chabrol
French Capitalists Seek Safety in Brussels Deposits Rise
BRUSSELS Aug 19 Banks here report large deposits from French capitalists seeking security amid financial unrest in France until the Dreyfus affair is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
France
Wages Increases and Labor Actions Across Regions
Miners at Stoneboro Pennsylvania received wage increases while Fall River freight handlers returned to work after a month’s stoppage for better pay. United Garment Workers in Philadelphia adjourned with authority granted to the executive board to order strikes. Detroit will host the next meeting.
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Stoneboro
Fall River
United Garment Workers
Philadelphia
Detroit
Brain Work and Exercise Benefit Claim
An old advertisement asserts that three hours of brain work destroy more brain tissue than a day of physical exercise. It touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a brain tonic, appetite stimulant, and dyspepsia cure with a fifty year record, noting private revenue stamps on the bottle neck.
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America
Hostetter
Merchants Lunch at Union Station Restaurant
A brief notice notes a sale of 2,838,860 Tinh-I-Mingo items in 198 tries at a vendor labeled Merchants Lunch, located near Union Station restaurant.
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Tinh-I-Mingo
Merchants
Union‘station
Fire devastates St Pauls church during Meyers funeral
Fire ripped through St Pauls Catholic Church in Cincinnati on Saturday morning as Mrs Meyers funeral proceeded. The church lay ruined with five firefighters injured by collapsing walls. No one died. Injured include Capt Bunker Kibby Lieut Burns Daugherty Sherwood with Burns knocked unconscious by a brick from the tower while bells collapsed. Loss estimated at 120000 dollars.
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Cincinnati
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Meyers
Capt
Bunker
Kibby
Burns
Daugherty
Sherwood
McCoy vows rematch after defeat in Chicago
Kid McCoy speaks sparingly after his loss saying carelessness cost him and promising to begin anew. He compares his feeling to waking after a bad gamble and vows to train until he can demand fights. He mentions potential bouts with McCormack and Choynski in October and a forthcoming match with Steffers.
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Chicago
Kid McCoy
Steffers
McCormack
Fort Dearborn
Choynski
Bicycle patrolman injured in Broadway collision
Saturday afternoon bicycle patrolman Bray was hurt when a Lehman transfer wagon struck his side while he tried to pass on Broadway. He was taken to police headquarters where surgeon Christian attended. A rib may be broken. Edward A. Little, driver of the wagon, was arrested for driving on the left side. Bray’s injuries are not serious.
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Bray
Lehman
Christian
Edward A. Little
Maplest
Workers demand weekly wages enforcement in state meeting
Representatives of the Amalgamated iron steel and tin workers from 23 lodges met state labor commissioner Mr Mc Cormack on Saturday and resolved to formally demand that Factory Inspector McAbee enforce the law for weekly wage payments against the American tin plate company and Republic iron and steel company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
McCormack
McAbee
American Tin-Plate Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Harris Pushes Three Constitutional Amendments
In Topeka Kansas on August 19 Senator Harris plans to introduce a senate resolution proposing three constitutional amendments. The measures would set a six year presidential term, direct election of U S senators, and four year terms for members of Congress.
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Topeka
Ikas
U.S
Harris
Senate
United States
Charles Raymond Appointed Second Lieutenant
Washington August 19 another big list of army appointments was made on Saturday afternoon including majors captains first and second lieutenants Charles Raymond of Indiana was appointed a second lieutenant
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Charles Raymond
Washington
Indiana
The Grim Monster
A string of tragic deaths and accidents unfolds across several states and cities. Notable cases include Mrs. Rachel Forest dying in Washington. youths Miles Lewis and Frank Meehan suffocated in elevators in Rochester North Carolina and Oakland Station Ohio respectively. Charles Winkler killed by a clay fall in Canal Dover. Reuben Shaffer found dead in a New York field. Michael J. Freeman drowned at Mount Kisho New York. Rose McConnell left alone at home in Senaca Walls New York burning. John A. Kiefer suicide in Hasertown Maryland. Charles Bolton electrocuted in Bridgeport. Mrs William Workman and her child injured in a runaway at Spencerville Ohio.
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Rachel Forest
Washington, D. C
Miles Lewis
Rochester
N. C
Charles Winkler
Canal Dover
Frank Meehan
Oakland Station
Reuben Shaffer
Coney Island
N. Y
Michael J. Freeman
New York
Mount Kisho
Rose McConnell
Senaca Walls
John A. Kiefer
Carlisle
Haserstown
Charles Bolton
Lineman
Pittsburg
Bridgeport
William Workman
Spencerville
Police Court Nuggets
Amos Helms and Louis Fisher were fined and given 60 days by Judge Cox for stealing iron pipes from the Spencer house under remodel. Charles W. Gorsuch, real estate dealer, fined $1 and costs for failing to clean a vault at 1412 Ash Street as ordered by the health board. John Welch, 18 Holbrook Street, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill, discharged after firing a shot during a quarrel with John Clark.
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Amos Helms
Louis Fisher
Cox
Spencer House
Charles W. Gorsuch
Ash St
Health Board
Gorsuch
J. T. Wuntington
John Welch
Holbrook St
John Clark
Clark
Welch
Merritt to visit president at Lake Champlain
General Merritt will visit the president at Lake Champlain Sunday. A series of violent incidents are reported including two men killed by explosions at Portsmouth Virginia on Friday night. An unidentified river floater was recovered at St. Louis Saturday likely linked to a murder cage. Mayor Jones in Toledo plans to run as a nonpartisan candidate for governor. Corbin orders all new regiment officers to report to recruiting stations immediately. Zelaya of Nicaragua sends a commission to Bluefields to study conditions and outline a new tariff schedule.
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Merritt
Lake Champlain
Portsmouth
St. Louis
Jones
Toledo, O
Corbin
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Bluefields
State auditor notes wide tax assessment increases across counties
The State board of tax commissioners reports rises in assessed values in many counties led by Adams Bartholomew Indiana cities with 3 to 15 percent hikes on lands and 5 to 15 percent on improvements. Marion county land average is 42.02 per acre and land plus improvements 48.33. A split occurred over banking assessment for Orleans banks with Buskirk Mount voting against and in favor of tax.
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Hart
Board of Tax Commissioners
Adams
Decatur
Bartholomew
Columbus
Benton
Clark
Jeffersonville
DeKalb
Elkhart
Goshen
Henry
Jay
Marshall
Miami
Putnam
Rush
Hamilton
Jackson and Johnson
Marion County
State Board of Tax Commmissioners
Orleans
Mr. Buskirk
Gov. Mount
Burglar Dies in Elevator Shaft Fall at Store
St Louis Aug 19 an ex convict named Andy Burns was killed while robbing the Eagle Boat Store Company's premises. He fell from the fifth floor into the elevator shaft and was found dead at the bottom with a bag of plunder in his hand.
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ST. Louis
Andy Burns
Eagle Boat Store Company
Burns
Mammoth coal mine starts near LaSalle Illinois
LASALLE Aug 19 Work began Saturday four miles from LaSalle on what will be the United States largest bituminous coal mine. The mine aims for 2500 tons daily production. The shaft will employ 500 men, with a district labor shortage met by importing African American workers.
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Lasalle
Ill
United States
Explosion in a Tunnel Near Cleveland Hurts Four
In Cleveland Ohio on August 19 a third major blast in the new water works tunnel wounded four workers. A man struck a match igniting the blast three miles from shore. Officials say none of the injured are expected to die.
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Cleveland
New Water Works
Tannery Destroyed by Fire in Curwensville
Loss estimated at 400000 dollars after Hey Bros. and Co. tannery in Curwensville burned Friday night. Fire gutted the tannery, with partial insurance coverage reported. Local fire crews and investigators began assessment Sunday.
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Clearfield
Hey Bros. & Co
Curwensville
Italian fruit vender held as fugitive in murder case
Police at headquarters hold Giordina the Italian fruit seller as a fugitive who has confessed to a murder near New Orleans 16 years ago. Superintendent Quigley has written to T Di Carlo of Dorcyville La brother of the victim. Giordina’s wife and two sons visit daily awaiting word from Louisiana authorities. Giordina says he killed Di Carlo in self defense.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Supt
Quigley
T. di Carlo
Dorcyville
Giordina
South
di Carlo
Alligator In Lake Believed Fatal for Woman
Dallas Aug 19. The body of May Carter a nearly 100 year old Black woman who disappeared last week was found in a lake near her cabin. One leg had been eaten off. Authorities suppose she rested near the lake then was dragged in by an alligator.
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Dallas
Tex
May Carter
Miss Dessie Garrett Dies After Trolley Car Crash
In Columbus Ohio on August 19 Miss Dessie Garrett aged 19 riding her wheel was struck by an electric car after failing to see it when she rounded a hay wagon. She died shortly after from internal injuries.
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Columbus
Dessie Garrett
Five Battalions to Return from Cuba Planned
Washington August 19 War Department officials have nearly completed plans to bring home five infantry battalions from Cuba. It has been decided to send one battalion to Fort Thomas Kentucky.
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Washington
War -Department
Cuba
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
James Troy Hangs Himself in LaPorte
James H. Troy of Michigan City committed suicide by hanging in LaPorte on Friday evening. He was despondent over domestic troubles, according to initial reports from local authorities.
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James Troy
Laporte
Ind
James H. Troy
Michigan City
About Town A Dis introduced at 2004 Broadway
J B Wickard entertained a group of his young friends Friday at 2004 Broadway. Joseph Levy, saloon keeper at Blake Street and Indiana Avenue, was arrested Saturday for assaulting Frank Moore who stirred trouble at the place. Moore was charged with drunkenness.
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J.B. Wickard
Broadway
Joseph Levy
Blake St
Indiana-ave
Smaghing
Frank Moore
Moore
Selection of candidates for school board picks nine names
A joint committee of the Commercial Club and the Citizens education society has spent three weeks choosing nine men for the new school board. The list includes Albert A. Barnes Frank T. Edenharter John H. Emrich Arthur Gillet Charles E. Hollenbeck Aquilla Q. Jones Albert Rabb Andrew M. Sweeney Charles J. Schmidt George F. Weelburg. Five commissioners will be chosen, none of whom have previously stood before the public with petitions. The committee chaired by Thomas C. Day urges strong support for its selections, which will require petitioning in the regular manner.
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Commercial Club
Citizens’ Education Society
Albert A. Barnes
Frank T. Edenharter
John H. Emrich
Arthur Gillet
Charles E. Hollenbeck
Aquilla Q. Jones
Albert Rabb
Andrew M. Sweeney
Charles J. Schmidt
George F. Weelburg
The Negro Troubles in Chicago Metropolitan Scene
The Afro American council resumed sessions on a Saturday in Chicago with resolutions condemning the administration shelved while the accepted set denied allegiance to any party and called for law enforcement. Bishop L Halsey of Texas proposes a government funded colored state in public domain. Oklahoma or part of New Mexico could serve as the site. plan to Congress soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L. H. Halsey
Texas
Congress
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Race War Feared as Cavalry Sent to Orange
The governor dispatched two members of the Houston light cavalry to Orange Texas amid fears of a race war. Whites have ordered the negro residents to leave town and tensions are rising.
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Orange
Tex
Houston Light Cavalry
Daring jail break frees five prisoners in Jeffersonville
Five inmates led by George Green escaped from the Clark County jail in Jeffersonville Indiana by cutting out a section of a wall. Three headed toward Louisville while two moved north on Saturday morning. Prison officials launched a manhunt and issued warrants for the escapees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
George Green
Archie Brown
Bill Booker
Bill Bottoms
Jas. Wagner
Louisville
Hoosier Tales of Ancient Skeletons and Ghosts
In Jeffersonville a stone tomb yields two skulls described as a woman with a very small brain case and a man with an Indian-like skull. The tomb contains various ancient tools and trinkets. In Logansport Lou Wistler reports seeing the ghost of John Baer near an abandoned well, with a luminous column and the figure enacting a killing before fading away.
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Jefersonville
Logansport
Lou Wistler
John Baer
Thornhope
Kistier
Cincinnati And Return Fare Highlighted In Rail Schedule
Advertising note lists a Cincinnati and return fare for Sunday August 20 via C., H. & D. with two fast trains from Union Station at 6:50 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. stopping at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton, with Cincinnati return at 6:25 p.m. Also mentions National League baseball Cincinnati against St Louis.
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Union Station
Rushville
Connersville
Liberty
Oxford
Hamilton
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Southern Railway Publishes Southern Literature Collections
The Southern Railway distributes free to any address folders such as Southern Homes maps Land of the Sky and Southern Fields and Minerals and Mines books. It also offers The Empire of the South a 200 page illustrated volume for 25 cents to cover delivery. Address WM H Taylor Assistant General Passenger Agent Louisville KY.
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South
Southern Railway
Southern
Southern Fields
Empire of the South
Frank Bird Transfer Co. offers funeral carriages to save time
Indianapolis travelers are urged to use Frank Bird Transfer Co. at Union Station Main Exit to hand railroad checks to its agents. The service promises best carriage rates at $2 and aims to deliver baggage quickly by expediting check handling upon departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bird Transfer Company
Indianapolis
Frank Bird Transfer CO
Union Station
New Sanitarium Bath House Offers Mineral Waters
Lauler Bros advertise a hot and cold mineral baths sanitarium near the end of West Washington Street. They claim the best mineral water on earth for stomach troubles and invite the public to come out and try a glass.
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Lauler Bros
W. Washington St
Vandalia Line Through Coach to Decatur Route
A through coach from Indianapolis departs at 12:35 noon and arrives in Decatur Illinois at 7:05 p.m. This line is promoted as the best route with no changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Line
Decatur
Ill
Indianapolis
Big Four Route Niagara Falls Excursion From Indianapolis
Annual Niagara Falls excursion on Tuesday August 22 1899 for 7.00 round trip from Indianapolis with reduced rates from other points. 6.50 extra to Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay. Sleeper and coach special train leaves Indianapolis 6 45 p m arrives Niagara Falls 9 00 a m next day. Tickets at Big Four offices H M Bronson A G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Big Four
H. M. Bronson
Vacation in the Mountain: regional travel appeal
General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad Denver offers maps views and descriptive matter to help travelers plan trips. Celery-Vesce claims to cure headache and neuralgia with a harmless pleasant formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland’ Railroad
Denver
Defendants Charged Over Paralyzing New York Dental Parlor Plot
In a case tied to New York dental parlors, prosecutors say the defendants planned actions aimed at paralyzing the business. Details on charges and implicated parties remain under lawful review as authorities pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pigeon Flying Trial Planned by Indianapolis Club
The Indianapolis homing pigeons club will host a trial for young birds next week. Distances range from ten to several hundred miles. Bicycle patrolman Schroeder has about 109 flyers, with several in the Kansas City flight last spring. Two returned 13 hours after liberation. others arrived a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Schroeder
Kansas City
Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle and Hog Prices Report
Indianapolis stock market notes cattle receipts small Saturday with no shipments and active market. Prices unchanged across cattle hogs and sheep with various weights and classes listed for good to prime steers, feeding steers, cows, bulls, veal calves, hogs and lambs. buyers active and values shown for 100 lb and per head figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
City Grain Market Report For Saturday Aug 19
Grain bids across wheat corn oats and hay shown with numbers for futures like No 2 red No 4 white and No 3 yellow across car counts and prices. Wheat steady at 68 14c to 84 4c a wagon price. corn firmer with white and mixed varieties around 32 to 34 1 4c. oats steady with white and mixed grades near 22 to 23 1 4c. hay bids listed No 1 timothy 8 to 9 dollars per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Timothy
Br R Shiel Co Anti trust Live Stock Market Update
The report shows light receipts with a strong market advancing 5 to 74 cents. Lights quoted 130 to 150 pounds at 4.8742 to 4.925, mixed 169 to 180 at 4.85 to 4.99, mediums and heavies 34.824 to 34.873. Cattle market steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. R. Shiel & Co
Indianapolis
For Rent Furnished Front Room 75 Cents Weekly
Small furnished front room for rent at 447 N Linsgis. Weekly price 75 cents. Also note young couple seeks two nice unfurnished rooms address R 3 Sun 25.
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Indianapolis
N. Mineis-st
Illinois-st
N. Linsgis
SUN
Bath
New York
Froent
Delaware
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Otjen
Patrolman
the Grim Monster
Police Court
Vinches Giordina
Bishop Holsey
Wm, H. Taylor
Southern R’y
Louisville, Ky
Lodge and Society
Lodge End Society
Webber-Burton Co
Pennsylvania St
W. McCartyst
Madam Morgan
Indiana-avely
Bradley St
Michigan
Belt
John A. Bevis
H. Norwood St
Mlle
Frances
N. Hlinds St
Craig
Stevenson Building
N. Pennsylvania St
University
Park
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