Kingsford Smith Completes Pacific Leg In New York
Major Kingsford-Smith lands at Roosevelt Field after a 3 000 mile Pacific crossing from Port Marnock completing a round world effort begun May 21 28. He details navigation challenges and confirms plans for a Pacific flight continuation to Oakland while sharing personal notes on fiancés mothers and their aviation interests.
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Enew
Port Marnock
Naye Grace
Newfoundland
New York
Oaka Cal
Kingsid-Smith
Garth
Couple Ignore Pleas to Forsake Wild Adventure
Prince George Brit BC June 27 TAP reports William H Albee and Mais bride of Carmel California continue trek about 500 miles north of Prince George aiming for Dawson Yukon territory. They left civilization earlier this month and ignore trappers pleas to turn back. Carry only bare necessities and a 22 caliber rifle as they pursue a perilous around the world style journey.
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Prince’ George
B.C
Morthland
William H. Albee
Mais
Bride
Carmel
Cal
Here
Dawson
Yukon Territory
British Columbia
E World
Albee
Two Policemen Escaped Explosion in Moonshine Bust
Two highway policemen were scalded and one severely burned when a still exploded during a moonshine raid near Markam. Patrolman Walter Remillard and Sergt John Orgel were with the undercover party. the other officer was only mildly hurt. A 150 gallon mash-filled garage was found with evidence the operators planned a return. The incident occurred early today in Voughkeepsie area reports indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wait
Walter Remillard
Sergtohn
Markam
Mises
Ing
Property dispute over trust land and house sale
A local land dispute arises as Gilbert and Carter argue over ownership of a house built on land they believed to be entrusted. The case centers on ownership claims, property boundaries, and the implications for the residence and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Carter
Veterans aid bill heads to senate session after panel push
Washington June 27 AP The new house veterans bill wins endorsement from Frank T Hines before the senate finance committee executive session. A late day vote was expected as Democrats seek higher payments than the House plan and consider substituting the American Legion disability program. Hoover reportedly opposes increases while Senator Watson pushes for action. McNary forecast no adjournment before Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Bureau
Hoover
Senate Committee
Hines
Watson
Bingham
Connecticut
American Legion
Legion
McNary
Oregon
Congres
Girls Fatally Burned by Flames From Stove
Two girls Lavonne Ostrander age 9 and Georgia Simpson age 17 died after a gasoline stove exploded in the Riverdale home of Thomag Ostrander in Wichita. The blast spread flames through the kitchen as Ostrander refueled the stove and hurled it toward the doorway. Lavonne ran more than 100 yards before being overtaken by her grandfather who beat out the fire. Georgia Simpson tried to roll on the grass to escape but died at Wellington hospital.
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Wichita
Kan
Riverdale Farm
Thomag
Ostrander
Lavonne Ostrander
Georgia Simpson
Wellington
Lavonne
Miss Simpson
More Trouble Awaits Him In Stocker Release
Carl Stocker finishes a two year federal term on a Dyer charge and faces a warrant from U S deputy Elmer Harmon for Dyer act violations in Jacksonville. He was jailed over two years ago in Lawrence for possession of a stolen Mormon coupe from St Louis. Police say he is the son of a wealthy St Louis woman and has long tangled with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Stocker
Dyer
Elmer Harmon
U.S
Stocker
Jacksonville
Seecker
Lawrence
St.Louis
St. St. Louis
Sand oil pool opens in Cowley County
Wichita Kansas June 27 AP estimates the sand oil pool will yield about 25 cents per barrel with a well in Leadley area in the southeast Cowley County. Shell Pel Petroleuro Corp and Lewis Production Co report a well estimated at 250 barrels from sand at 2864 feet drilled to 2918 feet. awaiting cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Arele
Bains Burden
Cowley
Shell
Pel Petroleuro Corporation
Lewis Production Company
Eadley
Hay Warehouse Fire Destroys 500 Tons Near Deerfield
A spectacular blaze destroyed a hay warehouse in Deerfield near Kew City on June 26. Fire department and local residents watched flames roar for hours as portions of the structure collapsed and about 500 tons of hay were consumed. Officials reported multiple barnyard structures at risk but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerfield
Kew
Oil Fire Engulfs Tank Farm in Olean New York
A lightning sparked blaze at a Vacuum Oil storage tank in Olean on June 27 sent 7000 barrels of crude oil burning over 3000 square feet. Firefighters built earth barriers as flaming oil leapt barriers, threatening nearby orchards. Officials estimate losses around 150000 with flames expected to burn about 20 more hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olean
N. Y
Vacuum Oil Company
Ends Career of S G Porter Statesman
Pittsburg June 27 AP The brilliant career of Stephen S G Porter one of the nations fore most statesmen is ended He died at 1240 am today in Allegheny General hospital Messages of solicitude came from around the world Porter was 62 a longtime Pennsylvania Republican leader and dean of the state delegation He became ill two months ago after being taken ill aboard ship en route from London He was stricken at sea and brought to Pittsburg from Walter Reed hospital June 11 Death was due to cirrhosis of the liver Porter led foreign affairs work and shaped postwar policy He had been a national figure since the end of World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Stephen
S.G. Porter
Porter
London
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Pennsylvania
Congress
WOUNDS WIFE, SHOOTS SELF Shawnee Farmer Had Promised "Fireworks Before Fourth"
John Dyster a 51 year old Shawnee Kansas farmer shot his wife at their home behind a filling station then killed himself. The couple had argued earlier and a gas leak was found from a stove burner tube under a bedroom door. Mrs Dyster 41 was stated to be in critical condition at a Kansas City hospital.
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Kansas City
John Dyster
Shawnee
Kan
Dyster
Dyester
W. S. Danby
Johnson County
Robinson Urges Rejection of London Naval Treaty
Senator Robinson of Indiana urged rejection of the London naval treaty, arguing it gravely imperils U S safety and security. He said the nation seeks peace but must be ready to defend its heritage, condemning Britain for dictating cruiser design and opposing eight inch gun limits.
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Washington
United States
Robinson
Indiana
National Grange
Great Britain
Navy General Board
Senate Foreign ‘Relations
Owen
Four Youths Face Auto Theft Charge in Rush County
A partial notice reports that four youths from West Plains Missouri and Utah are charged with automobile theft in Rush County. Details are fragmentary but identify named individuals Paul Kendall and others linked to Bon farmer pain barn and an architect in Wise. Further specifics are unclear in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehlaw
Wise
Monthly supper meeting and picnic details
The Business and essi men plan a monthly supper and an evening picnic with a catered meal. Reservations may be Minnie Beorson, and the event is later than Monday night. Dr and Mrs G W Jones host a family dinner tomorrow evening at the home of Ogden S Jones.
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Minnie Beorson
G. W. Jones
Ogden S. Jones
G.C. Eanes
Ohio
Shaner
Aioe Arora Jean
Shirley
Mrs Jones
C. Jones
Ogden, Jr
Personal News: Nees Olsen Visiting Family in Kansas City
Nees Olsen arrives in town from San Antonio Texas to spend several weeks with his family. Olsen was in Kansas City and Richmond Missouri on business yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nees Olsen
San Antonio
Tex
Mr. Olsen
Kansas City
Richmond
Andrew Martin Fined For Cruelty To Hog s
Andrew Martin of 835 Lyons street was fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice R B Stevens after pleading guilty to cruelty to animals. He admitted sewing and shutting the eyes of two hogs to keep them from eating chickens. Martin protested that mistreating his animals was none of the law’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Martin
Lyons Street
R. B. Stevens
Martin
Highway Detours Reported Open Roads in Kansas
Kansas highway officials list open state and federal routes with closed segments due to construction. Bridges and stretches on U S 36 73W 40 40S 11 70 50 160 12 35 9 15 plus access near towns including Montrose St George Wamego Lyons Durham Lehigh are affected with closures and alternate routes noted.
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Topeka
State Highway Commission Today
Kansas
Montrose
Jewel County
Marshall County
Atchison County
Muscotah
Monrovia
Emporia
Lyons
Reading
U. S. 75
Baldwin
UU. S
Sitka
Clark County
LaCygne
Washington County
Greeneat
Marion County
Durham
Lehigh
Kansas City Census Recheck Projects Population
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, with E. J. Price, census supervisor, asserts the city’s population will total between 405 000 and 407 000 in the federal census. This follows a prior figure of 392 761 that was later revised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas Hmom Chamber
of of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
E. J. Price
Meadow Lark 4 H Meets at Leader's Home
Meadow Lark 4 H girls gathered at Mrs. Rothrock's home for a business meeting and a short program. Demonstrations followed on canning beans beets and cooking gooseberry jelly with harmonica instruction by Mrs. William Roe. Next meeting set for Wednesday July 2 at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Lark
4-H Baking Club Meeting Notes
Clinton Chisie 4-H girls baking club met Wednesday afternoon at the Hadl home. After a short business meeting Luella Herschell and Lois Harrell demonstrated baking a plain cake. The next meeting will be at the Harrells on July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton_4
Viole
Erma Hadl
Luella Herschell
Lois Harrell
Blance
U S Educator to Speak at University Forum
United States Commissioner of Education John W Cooper will address the University of Kazza forum on Tuesday July 1 at 7 o clock in Fraser Hall. The event features remarks from the notable educator and is open to attendees with an interest in education policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. ‘Cooper
United States Commissioner of Education
University of Kazza Forum
Fraser ‘Kal
Education Examinations Under Way At Camp
Examinations for several candidates were conducted this morning with two more expected to take tests this afternoon. The effort reflects ongoing assessment procedures as part of the school’s examination period.
Amarillo Blast Wrecks Payne Auto. Wife Injured
Mrs A D Eamne, wife of a district judge candidate, was injured when a blast wrecked the Payne automobile in Amarillo Texas. Police say gas tank and wiring were intact. fragments suggest an infernal device placed under the driver seat. Son badly injured. authorities investigate with sheriffs and district attorney offices involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas
A. D. Eamne
Rontally
Payne
Tex Thornton
Shontar S. Torpedo Company
Weather Reports Expand for Aviation Needs
The Weather Bureau plans to extend regular weather reports to about 13 miles of airways after July 1 This will include 8 000 miles of airways with hourly teletype exchanges and the remaining lines served by telephone or teletype as needed Reports from pilot balloons will be added at several locations including Cincinnati Relive Del Rio Elk Nev and North Platte News will be sent from Nome and Fairbanks Alaska and inter island radio links will feed Honolulu Hawaii
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Washington
A_P
Weather Bureau
Aivarvats
Urek U
Cincinna Relive
del Rio
Elk
Nev
North Platte
Nome
Fairbanks
Rotary International names Althon Roth president
Chicago June 27 CAP Althon E Roth of Palo Alto Calif was chosen president of Rotary International after election yesterday defeating Raymond J Knoppel of New York City 2216 to 1119 Directors elected include Clinton P Anderson Albuquerque Claybri Cottingham Pineville Richard C Hedke Detroit and Howard W Selby West Palm Beach Roth 46 a Stanford University business manager previously led Palo Alto Rotary in 1925 1926 and served as district governor and as director and second vice president of Rotary International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Althon E.roth
Palo Alto
Calif
Rotary International
Bloh
Raymond J. Knoppel
New York City
Clinton
P. Anderson
Albuquerque
N. M
West Palm Beach
Fla
Roth
Stanford University
Will of Bishop Patridge Filed in Kansas City Estate Below Eight Thousand
On the nineteenth anniversary of his consecration the will of Bishop Sidney C Patridge was filed for probate in Kansas City disposing of an estate under 8000 dollars. He died at his home and his widow Mrs Agnes Simpson Patridge is named the beneficiary. The entire estate is personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Western Missouri
Cof
Protestant Episcopal Church
Sidney C. Patridge
Patridge
Agnes Simpson’ Patridge
Betsy Ann Poised Against Tom Green in Ohio Packet Race
In Cincinnati on June 27 AP reports the Betsy Ann of Pittsburgh, last year defeated by the Tom Green of Cincinnati, is ready to race again for the honor of fastest packet on the Ohio. The 21.25 mile upstream course runs from Fernbank Dam to Coney Island, a resort above Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Betsy Ann
Pittsburgh
Tom Green
Ohio River
Fernbank, Dam
Coney Island
Shouse Visits Kansas City En Route to Kinsley
Jouett Shouse of Kansas City and Kinsley Kansas, chairman of the Democratic committee executive, visited Kansas City today while en route to Kinsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouett Shouse
Kansas Kansas City
Kansas City
Kinsley
Kan
Democratic Committee
McNish Bottling Works Hosts Chicken Fry at Brown's Grove
The McNish Bottling Works entertained their employees with a chicken fry and accompanying festivities last evening at Brown's Grove. A ball game and a dance were key features of the event.
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McNish Bottling Works
Brown's Grove
Kansas census figures show shifts in Brown and Mead counties
Brown county reports 20,549 residents, down 400, with 2,205 farms. Mead county lists 6,777 residents, up 1,235, with 918 farms. Data reflects rural population and farm counts in the latest census release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Mead State
Thurber Family Thanks Supporters After Loss
Mr and Mrs Geo Thurber and family express gratitude to their TD friends and neighbors for swift assistance during their time of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardef
Geo. Thurber
New Rumsey Mortuary Opens to Public in Lawrence
The Rumsey Brothers invite the people of Lawrence and the trade area to visit the new Rumsey funeral home at Sixth and Indiana streets. The one story with basement building features wings, open court, a chapel, C. B. Rumsey family apartment, a music room with a Reuter organ, and a six car garage for casket handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumsey Funeral
Sixth
Indiana Streets
Rumsey Brothers
Lawrence
Trade
C. B. Rumsey Fmily
Rolls
Honors U S Commander Major General Allen in Reichstag
In Berlin on June 27 AP reports Professor George Schreiber praised Major General Henry T. Allen, former commander of the American Expeditionary Force, for his sympathetic understanding and direct dealings with the occupied regions, earning Germany’s gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
George Schreiber
Reichstag
Rhineland
Henry T. Allen
Germany
Allen
Public responds to appeal for elderly care items
A large supply of clothing and other necessities for elderly residents was delivered to the old city hospital yesterday and today. H. L. Burger the city sanitary officer commended the public for its excellent response and cooperation from city officials. Mrs. Martha Calleson, formerly at the home, was taken to Peabody by a daughter who will care for her, and A. E. Koons of Lawrence will live with a daughter near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hospital
H. L. Burger
Burger
Martha Calleson
Peabody
A. E. Koons
Lawrence
Manhattan Woman Dies Sister of RCA Head
Mrs Martha Foreman sister of General James G Harbord president of the Radio Corporation of America died in Manhattan Kansas after an apoplectic stroke. She became ill yesterday with funeral plans not yet made. For years she served as social director for Delta Tau Delta at Kansas State Agricultural College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Martha Foreman
James G. Harbord
Radio Corporation of America
Foreman
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Kansas State Agricultural College
Guards to the Scene at North Liberty
Thirty Iowa National Guard troopers and local businessmen rushed to North Liberty by car after officers said they believed an automobile thief who killed Sheriff Fred Sweet and Marshal Aaron Bailey was cornered in timber north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
North Liberty
Fred Sweet
Marshall Aaron Bailey
Deakyne Sacrifices Rank Becomes Army Colonel at Request
Brigadier General Herbert Deakyne, assistant to the chief of engineers, became a colonel in the army today at his own request though eligible for retirement as a major general. His voluntary sacrifice of rank aims to allow continued contribution to rivers and harbor improvement projects already in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert Deakyne
Altho
Railways Reports May Net Income Rise, Mixed Results
Railroads reporting May net operating income showed mixed results versus last year. Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe posted 1980 earnings of 781,896 against 3408,141 in 1929. Missouri Pacific reported 1930 earnings of 302,226 versus 491,958 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Deaths and Funerals Reinhold Fuhs
Funeral services for Reinhold William Fuhs who died yesterday at Eudora will be held at 2 30 oclock Saturday from St Pauls Evangelical church at Eudora. Rev Theodore Houk and Rev Charles Decker will officiate and burial will be in Eudora cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhold William Fuhs
Eudora
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Theodore Houk
Charles Decker
Eudora Cemetery
Four youths arrested in car theft inquiry at Lawrence
Four youths including Fred Wilkinson Atrenkle Paul Koyman and Paul Kendall were arrested Tuesday by city police. They were turned over to county officials who had come to Lawrence to identify the car the boys were driving, which had been stolen from La Crosse Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilkinson
Atrenkle
Paul Koyman
Paul Kendall
Lawrence
la Crosse
Grain Company Files Bankruptcy after Audit Deficit
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in a U S district court on behalf of the rural grain company. The firm had been suspended from the Chicago board of trade two weeks earlier amid account discrepancies. A partial audit released today shows a probable deficit of 185 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States District Court
Rural Grain Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Wheat prices unchanged as later dealings gain tone
Kansas City wheat prices closed unchanged to 12 cents higher as late dealings showed a somewhat stronger tone. Early sales were erratic. July futures at 85 cents, September at 81 4, and December at 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Miles Funeral Parlor Opens in Lawrence
J T Miles announces the opening of his funeral parlors at 814 Vermont Street telephone 354. Miles is licensed in Kansas and Missouri and has 100 years experience in funeral directing and expects to serve the colored people of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T
Miles
Vermont
Kansas
Missouri
Lawrence
Deputies Aid Topeka In Airport Dedication Traffic
Houston Turner and Walter Neider, deputy sheriffs, travel to Topeka Friday and Saturday to assist Shawnee county sheriff's department with traffic control during the dedication of the new Topeka airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Houston Turner
Walter Neider
Shawnee County
Woodstock community dinner and gatherings observed
A Woodstock birthday dinner at Dan Petrie home on June 22 drew many locals including Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkins and Floyd Petrie. Visitors from Lawrence and Denison attended services and neighborhood events. The Neighborhood Circle met June 20 at Mrs. Frank Champion’s with 18 members, elections held, ice cream served, next meeting July 3 at Mrs. Mollie Oslin. A Republican caucus and various visits to Woodstock and nearby towns are noted. A large all day church service Sunday featured Miss Mettie Haworth and a musical number by Haworth and Murle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Petrie
John Wilkins
McLouth
Aaron Graham
Yachel Green
Sam Petrie
Effie
Floyd Petrie
Price
Lucy Cullison
Lawrence
Frank Potter
Genievé
Helen Davison
Harry Windorf
Woodstock
Robert Davison
Missabel Moore
Mollie Oslin
Alice Braum
Pauline
Ruthook
Valley Grove School House
Earnest Sallie
C. W. Williamson
Allie
Braum
Denison
Jim Lawless
Will McAlpine
Seneca
Kan
Frank Nowak
Mildred Harding
Ed Meyer
Kansas City
Will Harding
Mabel Petrie
Emporia
Mettie Haworth
Standwood
Miss Haworth
Murle
Standwood notes and visitors attend church dinner
Ridzewsy of Standwood hosted a cafeteria style dinner after services at the Shen hour. Rev C H Rhylen of McLouth M E church delivered the afternoon message with Awakening Chorus and numbers by Mrs Stendle and Mrs Olsin. Visitors included Henry Lawless of Kansas City and Harris of Nebraska with sister Mrs Herman Egert and family. An ice cream social is set for Valley Grove schoolhouse Saturday June 28. Mrs C Williamson's mother Mrs Sarah Wiley of Iowa died Sunday June 22 at over eighty. Williamson’s daughter left to be with her. Sympathy is extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Herman Egrert
Valley Grove
C. Williamson
Sarah Wiley
Iowa
Wiley
Williamson
W C T U Institute to be Held at Lecompton Church
The annual local W C T U institute will be at the Methodist church in Lecompton on Friday June 27 with two sessions starting at 10 a m. Mrs G M Head leads the program featuring Big Springs and Lecompton Unions. A symposium by Rev Wilson Stone and Bertschinger follows lunch served in the basement. Local visitors and families are noted in attendance and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .C. T. U. Institute
G. M. Head
Big Springs Union
Lecompton Union
L. A. Stone
U. B
Lecompton
F. W. Bertschinger
M. E
Lecomption
Thira Stauffer J
Winifred Hall
Billy
Ottawa
Raymond Hoffsommer
Stuli
G. A. Glenn
Clarence Glenn
Jack Hill
Jacqueline
Onaga
Frank Perry
San Antonio
Tex
S. L. Dark
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Rich Gidower
Missena Marchant
Dublin
Stan W. Stannage
Ingsford-Smith
Shawnee Farmer
Rush County
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Utah
Paul Ko
Fred
Highway Commission
Ted
A -H Baking Club
Clinton Chisie
U. S
Kreso Dip
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Interisland
Honolulu
Rotary
Almon E. Roth
Will
Rumsey Mortuary
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Deakyne
the New Books
Schubert Funeral Home Ambulance
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Douglas County
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William 2Cking
Veer
W.F. March
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F.C. Whipple
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