Wall Street Stages Rally Then Panic After Knickerbocker Hold
London’s weak quotes unsettled U S stocks with broad declines at the open. Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and other major issues fell while large blocks were bought by financiers including Vanderbilt-Morgan tied houses. Standard Oil and American Smelting drew support amid Knickerbocker Trust concerns as selling waves followed by brief buying surged, culminating in near panic after the bank failure news.
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New York
London
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Great Northern
New York Central
Reading
Canadian Pacific
Steel
Anaconda
Vanderbilt-Morgan
Standard Oi
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Market prices for grains and hay in local column
The Wagon Market lists Corn New at 50c, old at 68c, 172c for unknown. Sheaf Oats at $11.00 to $13.00, Shelled oats at 63 to 64 cents. Straw priced at $7.00 to $8.00. Hay varieties shown: Clover $11.00 to $12.00, mixed $15.00 to $16.00, timothy $16.00 to $17.00.
Live Stock Market Report Indianapolis Oct 2 Hog Prices Edge Down
Hog prices declined at the Indianapolis market with early sales at 6.60 while barrows and gilts ranged around 6.60 to 6.75 for heavies. cattle were slow with mixed steer and heifer quotes. sheep and lambs held steady with best lambs 6.25 to 6.75 and yearlings around 4.00 to 5.00. Receipts: hogs 7,600. cattle 1,900. sheep and lambs noted but figures unclear.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati Live Stock Roundup Under United Press
Cincinnati market report shows cattle receipts 680 with dull lower bids. Hogs receipts 1,500 down 5 cents. price range 5.55 to 6.75. Sheep receipts 270 steady. extras 5.10 to 5.50 and lambs 7.00 to 7.30.
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Cincinnati
United Press
Roosevelt greeted by crowds in Nashville
President Roosevelt arrived in Nashville and received a continuous ovation from crowds in a parade from the depot to the Auditorium. He then left for the Hermitage, visiting Andrew Jackson's tomb before addressing a crowd at a speaker's stand.
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Nashville
United Press
Tenn
Roosevelt
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
Ident Jackson
Fire damages Gar No. 6 on Richmond line
A fire broke out on Gar No. 6 as it rounded a curve on the Richmond line toward Indianapolis. The blaze was extinguished before the chemical engine headquarters arrived. A large crowd gathered as the incident was resolved.
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Gar
Richmond
Delaware St
Onfo St
Indianapolis
Chemical Engine
Chicago grain and fruit prices report October market excerpt
Chicago wheat fell from top, December at 1.01, May near 1.07. Corn slipped to about 59 cents, oats around 53 cents. Pork, lard, and ribs quoted, December wheat at 99 1/2 cents. Vegetables and fruit listed with onions, cucumbers, cabbage, celery, beets, sweet potatoes, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, oranges, figs, bananas, watermelons, cantaloupes, lemons, and plums with varied prices across numerous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Michigan
Valencia
Duchess
California
Indianapolis Produce and Dairy Prices Report
Prices for butter and cheese across regions with Elgin and Wisconsin listings. Eggs candled 25c, market at 22c. Poultry includes live turkeys ducks and geese with nominal rates for hens spring chickens and roosters.
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Indianapolis
Elgin
New York
Wisconsin
Historical meat price list highlights varied cuts and weights
A dense catalog of meat and sausage prices shows items like hams, sugar cured and boiled boneless, bacon smoked and English style, dried beef and shoulders, fresh pork loins and skinned shoulders, fresh beef and veal carcasses, mutton cuts, and various sausages with prices per pound or unit. Also listed are lard and regional variety Pricing notes include percentages and unit markers, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century market ledger style.
Chicago Live Stock Market Report October 22
Cattle receipts 15,000 and 10 cents lower with prime beeves at 5.25 to 7.40. Texans and western cattle range 3.35 to 4.60. Hogs receipts 15,000 and 15 cents lower. light 0.85 to 6.50, heavy 6.06 to 6.45. pigs 4.75 to 5.80. Sheep receipts 20,000 higher. native sheep 3.00 to 6.75, native lambs 5.00 to 7.60, western lambs 5.00 to 7.65.
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Seeee Rere
Ieee Eere
Tne
Ioovinn
Chicago
United Press
Market Quotes Show Pork and Lard Prices Slipping
NEW YORK reports latest commodity figures with Pork-Mess at 16.75 to 17.50 per unit and Lard-Western steam spot at 9.50 down to 9.40. Tallow City 64 cents asked, butter at 28 cents, eggs white fancy 34 to 36 cents, western firsts 22 to 24 cents, cheese full cream 16 to 16.4 cents.
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New York
Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Report
Pittsburg Ma Oct 22 cattle prices show choice at 6.10 to 6.25, prime 7.50 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs list prime wethers 5.40, good mixed 5.26 to 3.50, lambs 7.25. Hogs prime heavy 7.00, mediums and heavy yorkers 6.90, light yorkers 6.70 to 6.80, pigs 6.25 to 0.40.
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Pittsburg
United Preas
A Friend Of The Cops Homer Toner Freed
Automobilist Homer Toner, loyal to police, faced a speed law charge. Police prosecutors, led by Oren Hack, continued the case indefinitely after Toner lent his car for police speed runs. Officers Coffin and Cronin aided the evidence, yet Hack kept the matter easy, and Toner left smiling.
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Homer Toner
Oren Hack
Toner
Coffin
Cronin
Hack
Complainants Charge Big Four Misclass Rates at Greencastle
Citizens and shippers in Greencastle petition the Indiana Railroad commission alleging discriminatory freight rates by the Big Four Railroad, demanding rates to Greencastle as low as those to other points of equal distance and service. They claim the same rules have applied for 30 years and seek criminal action if needed to stop further violations.
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Greencastle
Indiana Railroad Commission
Big Four Railroad Company
Man arrested for assault with knife on John Jordan
Guy Gorover of 1621 E Eighteenth Street was arrested Tuesday afternoon on assault and battery with intent to maim. Police say he used a pocket knife on John Jordan of 4 Minerva Avenue, cutting a gash in his arm.
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Guy Gorover
Eighteenth St
John Jordan
Minerva At
Wife drinks diluted carbolic acid in alleged self harm
Mrs Mary Winele 24 swallowed a bottle of diluted carbolic acid in front of her husband and children. She was rushed to City hospital in serious condition as doctors Mayer and Grambilng attempted life saving measures after the husband, who had been ill, briefly left home on Belmont Avenue.
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Mary Winele
City Hospital
Winele
Mr. Wincle
Hame
Belmont-ave
Fred Mayer
Grambling
City Dispensary
Wincle
Woods Called by the Grand Jury Continues
The text discusses suspected grafters, Brunaugh, and authorities lacking urgency for a reward. It speculates Brunaugh crossed the Canada border or hides nearby, noting a $1,200 fund and Branaugh’s possible ability to relocate. It concludes he would be safer outside Indianapolis while searches proceed.
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Brunaugh
Canada
Branaugh
Taft Outlook Splendid in Washington Visit
Ohio insurance superintendent and Taft political manager Arthur I Vorys spent Oct 21 meeting eight or ten Republican leaders in Washington. He described the Taft canvass as extremely encouraging and the situation as perfectly satisfactory after talks with cabinet officers and Republican officials. He met Cortelyou New Dover Garfield Clayton and others during the visit.
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Rys
Ohio
Taft
Washington
Columbus
Supt. Vorys
Cortelyou
Harry S. New
Elmer Dover
Republican National Committee
Garfield
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Hubbard Will Probated After Father Dies in Act. 18
The will of William S. Hubbard, who died on Act. 18, was filed for probate Tuesday afternoon. William H. Hubbard, his son, is named administrator. Personal property valued around $50,000 plus substantial real estate. Ten percent goes to the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian church for medical missionaries. Each of 12 grandchildren receives $1,000. Bequests of $1,000 to the Home for the Friendless and $1,000 to the Y. W. C. A. The remainder to be divided equally among seven children.
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William S. Hubbard
William H. Hubbard
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
Fire at Bethel church shed sparks arrest in Bridgeport
J H Pierson and L H Jessup report a shed behind Bethel church in Valley Mills area on fire. They extinguished flames and found excelsior bed boards. They suspect incendiary origin and pursue Frank Raymond, who bore excelsior on coat and hair and claimed uncertainty about his whereabouts or visits.
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J. H. Pierson
L. H. Jessup
Bridgeport
Valley Mills
Bethel Church
Frank Raymond
Excelsior
Raymond
State fights saloon at Lincoln City park edge
Will Freeman of the state forestry commission faces a dispute over a planned state park on Nancy Hanks Lincoln farm near Lincoln City. An applicant seeks a saloon license at the park entrance, prompting a remonstrance from residents and a state warning that funding for park beautification will be withheld if the saloon opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Freeman
State Forestry Commission
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Lincoln City
Wolf killed on Eagle Creek farm after tame trapping
Dave Darnell, a farm resident west of Eagle Creek, trapped a surprisingly tame wolf. The animal escaped Monday night and killed numerous hens in the neighborhood. A Tuesday afternoon call led police to Mitchell's oval yard where the wolf was found and killed.
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Dave Darnell
Eagle Creek
Mitchell
Oval Yard
Balloon Flight Opens International Aeronautic Race
Balloons were reported seen across several states including Michigan Indiana and Ohio as the German Pommern led the field at Forest Park St. Louis starting the James Gordon Bennett Cup race with 35 000 in prizes. Nine balloons rose in intervals and soon disappeared westward amid predictions of record flights. A note from Springfield Ohio stated ballast was dropped and all was well.
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Oscar Erbsloeh
Henry H. Clayton
Forest Park
St. Louis
Columbus
Springfield
Pommern
Airship passes over Crawfordsville during St. Louis race
Crawfordsville Indiana reports an airship from the St. Louis international race flew over the city this morning heading northeast. The event is noted as part of the ongoing aerial contest and marks a rare early flight through the town.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
St. Louis
Passed Over Lafayette Balloon Report
Lafayette Indiana October 22 United Press notes an unidentified balloon passed ten miles northeast of the city at 9 06 in the morning as observed by local officials and observers.
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Lafayette
United Pres
Ind
Here
United Press
Marion
Balloon Passes Over Waldron Northeast at Dawn
A balloon traveled northeast over Waldron Indiana at 8 30 am observers distinctly saw the craft through field glasses.
Balloons Sighted Over Wabash Near Warsaw
Two unidentified balloons were observed passing over Wabash, Indiana this morning in the direction of Warsaw, according to local witnesses.
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Unitec Prem
Wabash, Ind
Warsaw
Two balloons pass over Peru Indiana in morning sighting
Two balloons drifted above Peru Indiana early this morning, witnessed by local residents and reported by observers in the city. Balloon movement and exact origin were not identified in the brief account.
Balloon passes rapidly over Marion this morning
A balloon moved swiftly across Marion Indiana this morning in a brief daytime sighting reported from the city.
Three Balloons Over Lebanon Reported By Special
Three balloons passed over Lebanon at 8 this morning. One sailed east while two moved southeast toward Indianapolis. They trailed the first by about 15 minutes. A letter reportedly was dropped but not found. Two balloons flew high, the third just above tree tops. Local reports say all three were German balloons.
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Lebanon
Ind
Indianapolis
Balloon Thought to be Pommern Seen Near Connersville
A balloon believed to be the Pommern passed Connersville Indiana heading northeast at 1:30 PM. It was about 1,200 feet high and sighted by Sy United Press.
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United Press
Connersville
Ind
Four Balloons Drift Over Flora Indicating Flight Paths
By United Prensa Flora Indiana October 22 four balloons drifted over Flora at nine this morning with two heading southeast and two northeast observers reported.
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United Prensa
Balloons Cross Lake Michigan in International Race
Two balloons in the international race crossed over Gray's Lake near Waukegan at 6:05 AM and a third passed Zion City at 6:30 AM. The balloons stayed about 150 feet high, moved northeast on a southwest wind, and the pilot of No 3 the America reassured by megaphone that all was well aboard.
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Gray's Lake
Waukegan
Zion City
Lake Michigan
America
Balloon reports from Mount Vernon area in World War I patrols
Near Mount Vernon Indiana, a U S balloon called America briefly reported its position at 11 20 p m. A German balloon was observed over Mount Vernon at 12 07 a m traveling northeast. Other balloons moved through Illinois with varied courses, some northeast toward the Great Lakes region.
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United Press
Louis
America
Chander
Rugelc’s Hollow
Mount Vernon
Inn
Jacksonville
Illinois
Sailed Over the Lake Balloon Heads Toward Canada
DETROIT Mich Oct 22 Maj Hershey with the balloon United States was reported at Hickory Corners Mich this morning and headed toward Saginaw bay his course will carry him into Canada He sailed over Lake Michigan.
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Detroit
Mich
Hershey
United States
Hickory Corners
Saginaw Bay
Canada
Lake Michigan
Prince Smile Ends in Blue Flame Cookery Exhibition
Royal master of Beluchee cooking Prince Ranji Smile performs in Indianapolis at the English hotel amid plans to stay through winter. He boasts of being the fifth son of the late Ameer Beluchistan and the world’s “prince of the chafing dish” while declaring others imposters. He travels with a dozen assistants including famous Indian jugglers, promising magical feats and exotic dishes from a clafing dish and blue flame.
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Prince Ranji Smile
Indianapolis
Prince Smile
Ameer Beluchistan
Culinary Department
Far East
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Atlantic City
Mystery bridge arson near Logansport investigation heats up
Pan Handle railroad detectives led by Capt. Stoltz seek the cause of a double bridge fire 15 miles from Logansport. A paycar had just been in Logansport, but a regular passenger run started instead. The engineer saw one bridge ablaze and another a half mile back. Police pursue a robbers' plot theory with no highwaymen seen.
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United Prear
Logansport
Ind
Alleged Coal Frauds in Federal Indictments
A federal grand jury returned a true bill indicting Phelps Dodge & Co of New York owners of the El Paso and Southwestern railway and several Arizona smelters. Also named are Attorney Speirs Prof. Douglas former territorial engineer David M. White and 16 entrymen. Charge is conspiracy to defraud in coal land entries.
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United Press
Santa FE
N. M
Federal Grand Jury
Phelps, Dodge & Co
New York
el Paso & Southwestern Railway
Arizona
Speirs
Prof
Douglas
Territorial
David M. White
Emperor Francis Joseph Improves, Fever Recedes
Vienna report says Emperor Francis Joseph is improving steadily as fever disappears and cough lessens, with doctors hopeful he is out of danger.
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United Press
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Indiana Political Nominations Heavily Contested
Henry Oltman of Shelbyville may seek the Democratic auditor nomination if Marion Bailey of Hendricks county does not run again. John H. Edwards of Mitchel plans a lieutenant governor bid, awaiting J Wade Emison’s decision. Prohibition leaders appear poised to nominate A B Kirkpatrick of Kokomo for governor with Chicago set as the November 20 national committee meeting to decide convention timing.
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Henry Oltman
Shelbyville
Marion Bailey
Hendricks County
Bailey
Oltman
John H. Edwards
Mitchel
J. Wade Emison
Vincennes
Deedles
Edwards
Indianapolis
Prohibition Party
A. B. Kirkpatrick
Kokomo
Kirkpatrick
Howard County
Prohibition National Committee
Chicago
Felix T. McWhirter
Charlies Eckhart
Auburn
Indiana
City Records of Births Deaths Marriages and Permits
City lists births with parents addresses and infant sex, deaths with ages and causes, marriages linking many couples, and building permits listing owners, addresses, and values. Notable names include John H and Goldie Robbins, Mary A Steinmark, Sarah C Thomas, John Mottwiler, Otto Vo Luckey, Valera Van Cleave, and multiple pairs in marriages. Buildings include 1440 W Vermont, 1138 S Warman, and others with stated costs.
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Birch-ave
Mary A. Steinmark
Seventeenth-st
John Marshal Kiler
Bellefontaine-st
Pearl Saffell
S. Bolton-ave
Sarah C. Thomas
College-ave
John Mottwiler
Centennial-st
Thomas Ballard
Willard-st
Otto Vo Luckey
Valera van Cleave
Charles A. Chandler
Helen Crouls
Samuel W. Ingle
Ida Williams
Henry C. Schildmeier
Iva B. Gasper
Samuel D. Miller
Amelia FE. Owen
John Goodnight
Lula Brown
William Witbhurm
Minnie Foullois
Johnnie Merchant
Sarah M. Dunn
Joseph W. Stickney
Jessie Crampton
Emil B. Leppert
Helen B. Noll
James L
Alpha Mack
Barney D. Ladd
N. Capitol
Go After Everitt at Equity Society Convention
The American Society of Equity annual convention opened at the Denison hotel with charges against officers. A committee from each state handles investigations, with efforts to unseat President Everitt citing use of the society and its paper for personal gain as a main charge. The event includes credentials issues and a plan to report before officer elections.
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American Society of Equity
Dension Hotel
Beckwalter
W. C. Webber
Minnesota
Everitt
Officer Slain in New York City by Drunken Robber
Police said William Morley, a Brooklyn red onion gang member and night cashier at John F. McCann’s restaurant, killed Officer Eugene F. Sheehan in Chatham's Square near Park Row after a brief exchange. Morley, arrested, claimed he was drunk and did not know he shot the officer. He fired at other officers as they approached, narrowly missing Kehoe.
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New York
Eugene F. Sheehan
Mason
Brooklyn Bridge
William Morley
Brooklyn
Red Onion
John F. McCann
Sheehan
Chatham's Square
Park Row
Morley
Kehoe
Murder Trial In Progress In Bloomington
Bloomington Ind Oct 22 The jury for the trial of Joseph Fulkerson charged with killing Gorman Lentz of Washington township was selected. Jurors include Don Foster Sherrill Delap Thomas Buckner William Weimer Joseph Sullivan John Gooldy Ralph Carter Theodore Treadway Martin Scott Joseph Urmey F J Jordan and David McLaughlin. Ex Congressmen Robert W Miers opened the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Bloomington
Ind
Joseph Fulkerson
Gorman Lentz
Washington Township
Don Foster
Sherrill Delap
Thomas Buckner
William Weimer
Joseph Sullivan
John Gooldy
Ralph Carter
Theodore Treadway
Martin Scott
Joseph Urmey
F. J. Jordan
David McLaughlin
Robert W. Miers
Barnum & Bailey Sale to Ringling Bros Proposed
Shareholders approve sale of Barnum & Bailey to Ringling Bros for 410000. Meeting was heated but ends with full stockholder approval. Sale stems from inability to pay dividends since Bailey’s death.
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United Pres
London
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ringling Bros
Bailey
Guarding 20 Japanese in Lincoln Boxcar Quarantine
Armed officers stationed by the health board guard a Rock Island boxcar in Lincoln where 20 Japanese are confined with beri beri. The group, quarantined three weeks in Case county, was secretly moved to Lincoln that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Health Board
Rock Island
Case County
Lincoln
Reception Planned for Battleship Crews on Pacific Coast
Plans underway on October 22 in Washington for a large Pacific coast reception for the battleship feet officers and men. A San Francisco committee chaired by T W Draper says it has formed extensive plans to provide amusement for the crews while ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cress
Washington
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
T. W. Drapier
Metcalf
Ghore
City Council Approves Basements Inspector and Theater Toilet Rules
The council passed an ordinance creating an inspector of basements cellars and subways with pay equal to a fire captain and fines up to 59 for entry refusals. It also enacted theater toilet room rules with fines up to 50 daily. Other measures include hospital and garbage fund appropriations and a rail sidetrack permit. Four liquor license applications were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
City Hall
City Hospital
Henry L. Dithmer
Lynast
Lituania Aground Off Skillinge With 500 Aboard
A Malmo dispatch reports the Russian steamer Lituania with 500 passengers aboard ashore off Skillinge in fog. The vessel ran onto rocks and remains difficult to reach, placing passengers and crew in grave peril as it sails from Libau toward Copenhagen.
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Sy Ualted Press
London
Lituania
Skillinge
Libau
Copenhagen
Statehouse clerks push to keep Saturday half holidays
Clerks and stenographers at the statehouse oppose ending the Saturday half holiday. They argue stores lose money with half days and state employees should keep Friday午後 off when business is light. A July August time cut would face strong lobbying next session. Saturday closes the half holiday period this week.
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Statehouse
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Arthur I. Vo
Hubbard
State Fights Saloon
Waldron
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Mount Vernon, Ind
Blue Flame
John H
Goldie Robbins
Cornell Ave
J. B
Kate Freutz
W. Henryst
H. E. Dodds
Depothecy
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Frances Dudgeon
Wigmar
Alfred
Martha Miller
English Ave
Charles
Eliza Fory
W. Chiost
Joseph C
Anna Drenan
Puryear-st
Society OF Equity
Fulkerson
Ringling
United Arena
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Patch
Malmo
Sweden
Anderson, Munciie
Noblesville
Tipton
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Roxumo City
Ontpeli
Bluffton
Muncie
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