Schooner Herman P. Schorrs Arrives Leaking After Sea Gale
The lumber laden schooner Herman P. Schorrs under Capt Terry from Fernandina Florida to New York arrived at Norfolk Virginia in a dilapidated condition after a three day gale and brutal sea. The crew battled leaks at sea for 12 hours using pumps to keep from sinking before reaching Hampton Roads.
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Herman P. Schorrs
Terry
Fernandina
Fla
New York
Hampton Roads
G A R Commander to Pursue Indiana Post Memberships
In Richmond Indiana December 30 department commander Starr plans an appeal to Indiana posts to boost G A R membership. He will have posts submit names of nonmember veterans for targeted circulars. This action follows an appeal from commander in chief Stewart amid estimates that fewer than half of living Indiana veterans are in the G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Starr
Indiana
Stewart
Wisconsin fugitive nabbed in Chicago coachman role
Robert Anderson, a Green Bay, Wisconsin fugitive, was arrested in Chicago while serving as a coachman at Percival Harden's residence, head of Chicago's exclusive club of millionaires. Police say the arrest thwarted a planned robbery. Anderson allegedly escaped jail last July by riding an officer's bicycle 200 miles and was briefly with the YMCA during his Chicago stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Anderson
Green Bay
Wis
Percival Harden
Anderson
Harden
Burke Feels Better After Abscess Break Cleared
Jeffersonville Ind Dec 30 Frank B Burke shows improved condition after an abscess over the surgical wound broke, giving him relief and steadier recovery from his operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Frank B. Burke
Couple elope rush to train as ceremony ends in car ride
Everett Barns and Miss Beulah Lane of Princeton Kentucky eloped in Metropolis Illinois after securing a license. They had seven minutes to catch a Paducah bound train, the ceremony was performed in a carriage en route with Justice Liggett. The last word was spoken as the rig reached the depot just as the train arrived.
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Paducah
Everett Barns
Beulah Lane
Princeton
Metropolis
Justice Liggett
Man mails letter to Pekin en route around the world
D. H. Ellis of Greenfield Indiana mailed an envelope to himself with a request to forward via Liverpool. The parcel traveled through San Francisco and Pekin China then returned to Ellis, arriving December 29 after 81 days.
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Greenfield
Ind
D. H. Ellis
Pekin
China
Liverpool
Eng
Ellis
San Francisco
Marion Club New Year Reception Planned
The Marion club hosts a New Year’s reception for members and friends on Thursday from 3 to 7 p m at the club house. Elaborate decorations and music by Harry Klausmann’s orchestra will accompany refreshments and carnation favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Club
Harry Klausmann
Quinns Death blow in Ehrmandale saloon clash
In Ehrmandale Indiana Dan Watts a saloon keeper struck John Quinn a colored man on the head with a hatchet. Quinn lies near death with his condition described as critical. Police are investigating the incident and no arrests are reported.
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Ehrmandale
Ind
Dan Watts
John Quinn
Quinn
Morton Club Open House on New Year’s Day
The Morton club at Shelby Street and Cottage area invites friends to an open house from 2 to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Day with refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Club
Shelby-st
Cettage-are
Mellie Botkin Sues Horatio De Botkin for Divorce
Mellie Botkin files suit against Horatio De Botkin claiming damages and seeking a divorce. The petition alleges misconduct and seeks legal relief in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellie Botkin
Jeremiah Gleason Celebrates 109th Birthday in Richmond
Jeremiah Gleason of Richmond marks his 109th birthday on Monday Dec 3. He recalls serving under Andrew Jackson, reflecting on a long life and historical memories.
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Richmond
Ind
Jeremiah Gleason
Andrew Jackson
Former Rich Man of New York Dies in Wagon Accident
Peter Smith once valued at 300000 to 400000 was killed when a mail wagon ran him over Monday. The killed man had built a fortune with Smiths Express Co of New York before losing much in the 1893 panic while speculating in cords stocks. He then took a job on a mail wagon rather than ask for aid from former associates.
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Smith
College Hall Burned at Valparaiso College
East hall owned by Valparaiso college was gutted by fire Tuesday morning. The 150 inmates escaped without injury. Loss estimated under 15,000 dollars.
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Valparaiso College
Judge Talcott Dies at 87 in Valparaiso Breakfast Table
In Valparaiso Indiana Judge William C Talcott aged 87 dropped dead at his breakfast table on Tuesday. He was reputed as the oldest newspaper man in the state.
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Indiana
Valparaiso
Ind
Wm. C. Talcott
Indianapolis Man Granted Extended Street Railway Franchise
In Kokomo Indiana the city council approved George J Marott of Indianapolis for a 50 year extension of his street railway and lighting franchise and a 30 year steam and hot water heating system. Lighting rates set at 66 56 per lamp and 10c per 1000 for business 12c for residential. G F McCulloch received a lighting franchise but declined due to demand for maximum rates and completion within a year.
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Kokomo
Ind
George J.marott
Indianapolis
G. F. McCulloch
Indiana Pickings: Local News Items From Various Towns
A compilation from Indiana towns reports Dr. J. F Hibberd seriously ill with gastritis in Richmond. Henry Dora dies of lockjaw in Rushville from a hand injury on an iron fence. oil strikes in Perry County on Standard Oil land with a well yielding 25 gallons daily. John Duggins dies of lockjaw in New Albany from a toy pistol wound. Bluffton sells 1,300 acres of Superior Oil Co territory to Elmira capitalists for £125,000. Noble Township to fund transportation for Linnilawn school students in Wabash. Hartford City reports a major fire at a natural gas pumping station serving Montpelier Mollie and Dundee, loss £20,000. Kokomo raises gas rates to 25c per 1000 feet first 100,000, 15c thereafter. small factories may switch to coal. J Y Fike sues Henry Hinkle for £10,000 in Peru over alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. Mrs Fike formerly Miss Donahue of Logansport. Greene County petition circulates to require poll tax receipt for voting. prominent signers. Whitely Clubhouse near Marion burned. dispute with proprietor noted. loss $2,408.
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Richmond
J. F Hibberd
American Medical Society
Rushville
Henry Dora
Falmouth
Evansville
Perry County
Standard Oil Company
New Albany
John Duggins
Emmett Dugegins
Bluffton
Superior Oil Company
C. R. Hudson
Warren
Elmira
Hartford
Kerlin Sros
Toledo
Montpelier
Mollie
Dundee
Kokomo
Kokomo Natural Gas Company
Peru
J. Y. Fike
Chicago
Henry Hinkle
Amboy
Fike
Miss Donahue
Logansport
Linton
Greene County
Muncie
Whitely
Miricie
Citixeng
Opposition grows to Cuban reciprocity treaty in Senate
Opposition among senators rises as the January 31 ratification deadline nears. Roosevelt probes a coalition of beet sugar and New England lawmakers opposing Newfoundland and French pacts and the cheap fruit imports pact with the British West Indies. Proponents warn ratification could invite Germany and other European beet sugar concessions, fueling protectionist sentiment in the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
Florida
California
British West Indies
Germany
Europe
Senate
Lone Bandit Robs Train Near Louisville Conductor Wounded
A masked robber attempted to stop a Louisville and Nashville passenger train inside Louisville limits. Conductor Joseph Keene was shot in the head but survived. the thief grabbed $25 from passenger J. S. Moore and escaped as the train slowed near the Third Street crossing. No body found at daylight.
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Louisville
Keene
Louisville & Nashville
South
Joe Redford
Fairman
Joe Sparns
J. S. Moore
Hopkinsville
Bargain Counter Death in Chicago Store
Mrs Hannah Hexter died of heart disease amid a crowded Chicago store's bargain counter when excitement and jostling among shoppers contributed to her collapse. The incident occurred on Thirty first Street as shoppers sought discounts, with store officials reporting the death to authorities.
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Chicago
Hannah Hexter
Missing Ware boy sparks family appeal in Mass
In Ware Massachusetts on December 30, John Lubelzik, a wealthy merchant, pleas for help after his son vanishes on Christmas Eve. He warns a demand for a vast sum may be demanded soon, stressing he is not as wealthy as locals assume.
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Ware
Mass
John Lubelzik
Local Merchant Loses Three Fingers in Shredder Accident
Rich mond Indiana December 30 Henry Stiens a local merchant lost three fingers in a corn shredder report indicates a sharp industrial mishap at a farming operation.
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Richmond
Ind
Henry Stiens
Births Deaths Marriages List Notices
A long list of local births deaths and marriages includes Mat and Anna Tilbury 939 Rhode Island Street a boy and James Morris at City hospital a girl. Several couples wed including Porter Edwards and Gertie Bradford and John Keller and Della Smock. Real estate items note a brick building at 335 Massachusetts Avenue and a double frame dwelling on Talbott Avenue near Nineteenth Street.
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Mat
Anna Tilbury
Rhode Island
Bert
Georgia Forrest
Maryland-st
John
Maggie O'Hara
W. Morris
Peter and
Mary Sweeney
W. Merrill-st
Albert G
Nannie Duke
N. Warman-ave
George and
Olivia Hutchinson
W. Twelfth-st
James and
Elizabeth Morris
City Hospital
Albert 8
Lucille Pierson
New Jersey-st
Clara Mahrott
New York-st
Emanuel
Hannah Boyer
Ashley-st
B. J
Nellie Terrell
Irvington
Harry and
Josie Copeland
Chester-ave
Porter Edwards
Gertie Bradford
Harry Ware
Clara L. Cook
James H. Twitchell
Mary M. Greeson
Robert Anderson
Minnie Wilson
Sigmond Kohn
Clara Davidson
John E. Keller
Della L. Smock
Andrew West
Lillian Galvin
James Brown
Sarah Hill
John Ammerman
Ella Heacox
Albert M. Rosenthal
Gertrude L Kirshbaum
James C. Sweeny
Mattie Yost
Charles Smelar
Massachusetta Ave
Lynn
B. Millikan
Talbott Ave
Nineteenth-st
Alleged Forgers Arrested in New York Sting
Police say they disrupted a major forger gang after the Monday night arrests of John Brush 62 George Ross and Alexander Stone a bellboy. Brushes boarding house served as hub with perforators rubber stamps and model checks found. The gang allegedly operated across multiple states with Brush described as the brains of the operation.
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New York
John Brush
George Ross
Alexander Stone
Ross
Brush
Rogues
Stone
Standard Oil Announces Worldwide Pension Plan
New York December 30 employees of Standard Oil will receive a New Year pension plan. Effective January 1, hundreds are expected to qualify. workers 64 after 25 years may retire on one quarter salary. Senior officials included. General solicitor D E T Dodd outlines the plan resembling railroad pensions.
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Standard
New York
Standard Oil Company
D. E. T. Dodd
Death of Chicago cigar pioneer Robert Weems Tansill
Robert Weems Tansill a noted Chicago cigar maker died in Carlsbad New Mexico. He pioneered the advertised cigar and created Tansill's Punch marking a shift from foldout claims to measurable merits in tobacco advertising.
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Chicago
Reobert Weems Tansill
Carlsbad
N. M
Tansill
Fugitives Escape Vinton Jail Then Recaptured Near Buchanan
Four men Elias Brown George White Roger Rockfield and George C Clark escaped from Vinton jail by burning a roof hole Sunday They were recaptured Monday night near Buchanan and transported to Ohio The group had earlier been arrested at the Lancaster reform farm in Ohio.
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Roanoke
Elias Brown
George White
Roger Rockfield
Geo. c. Clark
Lancaster
Vinton
Buchanan
Ohio
American oculist claims astigmatism cure in Paris
Dr George Bull an American oculist practicing in Paris says a slight painless operation can cure astigmatism without glasses. He notes the discovery may apply to a class of cases and promises brilliant results.
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Paris
George Bull
Fishermen Brennan and Johnson Drowned Off Theodore Roosevelt
News from Gloucester reports two crewmen, Joseph Brennan and William Johnson, drowned at sea while on the fishing schooner Theodore Roosevelt near Pierre, Michigan, in bad weather.
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Gloucester
Mass
Pierre
Michuelon
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph Brennan
William Johnson
Lena Lillie Trial Yields Little Damaging Evidence
In David City Nebraska on December 30 the state’s evidence against Mrs Lena Lillie in the murder trial of her husband has yielded little that is highly damaging thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Neb
Lena Lillie
Miner Charles Everett Killed in Brazil Mine Collapse
Charles Everett aged 30 a miner was instantly killed by a slate fall at the Zeller McClelland and Co mine in Brazil Indiana. The accident occurred December 30 and the victim was working underground when the fatal detachment trapped him. Officials reported the incident to local authorities and called for an investigation into safety practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Charles Everett
Zeller, McClelland & Co
Rotterdam Brings Pioneer Crew from Sea
The Holland American liner Rotterdam arrived in Antwerp on Tuesday with the crew of the schooner Pioneer aboard. The crew were picked up in mid ocean after the loss of their vessel.
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Antwerp
Rotterdam
Pioneer
Midocean
Boy Shot After Rabbit Hunt Accident
Jasper Indiana reported Ralph Stewart fired at a rabbit and accidentally struck Hoy Hardin in the ankles and legs. Hardin was not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Ind
Ralph Stewart
Hoy Hardin
A Business Proposition for Health as a Tool in Industry
The article argues that top business leaders protect their health as a capital asset and cites Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a preventive aid. It notes widespread use by executives and a Pittsburg teacher who praises the tablets for stopping colds quickly and aiding daily work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hke Stuart
Pittsburg
Stuart
American market notes from New York and London
The report describes dull U S conditions in London with parity, labor issue hopes for Tuesday, improving grain exports from better weather, and rumors of opposition to Gould in Baltimore. It notes rail inquiries, earnings trends for Atchison and Wisconsin Central, rubber demand from warm weather, anticipated tight money after Wednesday, and bank reserve concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
U. P
Pennsylvania
Gould
Baltimore
Railroad Commission
Atchison
Wisconsin Central
Union Pacific
Atlantic Coast Syndicate
Louisville
Stock Market Opens Down Then Advances On Earnings
The New York market opened generally lower with Canadian Pacific, B R T, Missouri Pacific down and Sugar up. By 11 o clock prices rose led by Erie issues on strong November earnings, with coal stocks gaining and several staples advancing. Noon quotes show L & N 124 1 2, B R T 98 1 2, Mo Pac 107 1 4, Sugar 129 1 2, St Paul 178, Amalgamated copper 62, Erie 37 1 2, U S steel 35 1 2. total volume 282,200 shares.
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New York
Canadian Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Amalgamated
Atchison
Union Pacific
Rock Island
St. Joseph & Grand Island First
Delaware & Hudson
Mo. Pac
Sugar
St. Paul
Amalgamated Copper
Erie
U. S. Steel
Commodity Prices From Toledo Market Report
Cash and December wheat 7.5?8 cents, May 80.75 cents. Corn No 3 yellow 46.5 to 46.4 cents December 44.5 to 44.4 cents May. Oats No 3 white 34.4 to 34.25 cents December 34 cents May 34.25. Rye No 2 52.5 cents. Cloverseed December 6.80 dollars, May 6.85 dollars.
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Toledo
Chicago Grain prices report
Chicago December wheat fell to 74% 73 cents with May at 77 76. December corn traded 45 42 or 44 percent, May at 41 3/4. Oats declined to 22 1/4 and 21 3/4 for May. January pork at 17.20 with 17.27 44, lard 9.90 to 10.00, ribs 8.47 %.
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Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Market at Union Stockyards
Receipts at Union Stockyards total 7000 cattle on December 20. Prime beeves bring 6.60 to 6.58 per hundredweight with top lines around 9.60. Market notes show calf and poorer grades sold between 3.50 and 4.76 per hundred.
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Chicago
Union
Lil
Market summaries show varied livestock and commodity prices
Stockers and cows trade around 2.2064.50 dollars, hog receipts reach 50 000 with ranges from 5.90 to 6.50, and sheep listings include 2.00 to 4.60 for ewes and 3.50 to 5.90 for lambs. Eggs sit at 22 cents, butter at 1 cent, cheese values up to 14 11 3 percent, hides range, and wool and calf prices appear across several grades.
Market Prices Report for Dairy and Poultry Goods
New York prices list pork at 18.35 to 18.73 per unit and lard at 10.65. Butter and cheese quotes appear for creamery and imitation creamery categories with several regional variations. Eggs are 32 cents. Dressed poultry shows turkeys at 14 to 21 cents, chickens 10 to 24 cents, fowls 11 to 13 cents, ducks 14 to 18 cents, geese 11 to 16 cents, and springs 20 cents.
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New York
Elgin
Indiana
California
Cattle and hog prices at East Liberty market
East Liberty Pa December 39 cattle receipts 75 cars. Choice 5.75 to 5.90 prime 5.40 to 5.60 veals 7.00 to 7.50. Sheep receipts light wethers 4.20 to 4.20, choice lambs 5.60 to 5.80. Hog receipts 10 old cars heavies 6.85 to 6.90 mediums 6.75 to 6.85 workers 6.70 to 6.75 pigs 6.40 to 6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
New Orleans
California
Cincinnati Market Report Cattle and Hogs Prices
Cincinnati Ohio December cattle receipts light with shippers paying 4.50 to 5.75 for various grades and calves up to 9.00. Hog receipts total 2,900 with good to choice 8.55 to 6.62 and mixed 6.40 to 6.55. Sheep receipts 73 with extras around 5.15 and extra lambs at 5.73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Shippers
Chicago live poultry and dairy prices listing
Chicago market report lists live poultry including chickens and hens at 10 cents, springs around 10 1/4 to 11 1/4 cents, fay ducks at 11 1/2 to 12 1/2 cents, geese near 9 to 10 dollars per dozen. Butter creamery grades quoted at 27 to 28 cents per pound. Eggs at 21 to 23 cents. Cheese varieties Deli full creams and twin 13 to 14 cents, young Americas 13 1/2 cents, Swiss drum 9 to 10 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Springs
Young Americas
East Buffalo Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
East Buffalo New York market notes cattle receipts 16 cars top steers 9.00 9.50 shippers 5.00 6.50 stockers roughs 3.40 4.00 hogs receipts 30 cars mixed 5.10 6.30 heavy 6.70 6.75 workers 6.45 6.50 roughs 5.30 3.00 sheep and lambs receipts 374 cars top lambs 5.55 6.00 yearlings 4.50 4.75 mixed sheep 3.75 4.35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
Grain and hay prices and inspections reported
Market notes show grains steady with No 2 red wheat at 74 cents and No 3 red 70 72 cents on milling freight. Corn prices range No 2 white 44.4 cents and No 4 white 40%2 cents. Oats No 2 white 25.4 to 35 cents. Hay No 1 timothy 13.0 to 14.0 dollars. Inspections list multiple cars by grade and type across wheat corn oats and bay with totals for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Bay
Indianapolis Live Stock Market Report Tuesday
The Indianapolis livestock market showed active steady demand with 700 ship ments. Cattle ranged from good to prime steers 1,200 to 1,500 pounds at around 550 to 600. heifers and cows sold variously. hogs receipts 7,000 with prices down 5 to 10 cents. sheep and lambs steady with good to choice prices. broad market listings for wholesale produce and commodities included oysters coffee sugars and canned goods with regional price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Poultry and Egg Prices at Springs and Fews Trade
Shippers paid prices for poultry eggs and cheese. The notes list springs at 9c, fews at 9c, old turkey hens licensed, old turkey toms 5c, choice young hens licensed, and choice young birds.
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Hay
Hays
Phils Hay Specialties Co
Lafayette
Newark
N.J
Express
Wri Pure Hay Sisctacrins Co
Carter W. Wash
Stuchy
Illinois
Ochio Erabropp
Union Station
Pomeroy
N. Penn
Eads & Co
Delaware
MUHL
10Th
Alabama
Norfolk, Va
G. A R
Wisconsin
O. K
Burke
Around
Jackson
Peter Smith
College Hall
Valparaiso, Ind
Judge Talcott
Marott
Indiana Pickings
Wabash
Noble Township
Linnilawn
Roosevelt
Lone Bandit
Joseph Keene
Ware Merchant
Curtis
Burton-ave
Pryor
E. Thirteenth-st
Leonard Dotson
N. Senate-ave
Robert B. Bailey
Nellie M. Mulligan
Richland-st
Charles Gabler
B. Hicks
Douglass-st
Flavel Waggoner
Blake-st
Infant Hood
Oxford-st
Bessie E. Wachstetter
S. Davidson
Michael Scherrer
Chestnut-st
Stella Young
North-st
Henry Hoffmeyer
N. Liberty St
Christian F.W. Brandt
Southeastern Ave
Ella Pope
Short
Meyer & Kiser
Bliss
Swainscq
Stevenson Bug
Slotaing
Hats
Cure Mines
Icc
Limburger
Woal
East Liberty Live
Chicago Produce Market
City Grain Market
Oysters
Fish
Java
Santos
Columbia
Windsor
Kiney
Fruits and Vegetables
Jamaica
Ge Uw
Crete
Bel
Siv
Madagas
Virginia
Coal and Coke
Raymond
Winifrede
Kanawha
Brazil Block
Green County
Blossourg
West Virginia
Connelsville
Riad
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