Varied Chronicle Snippets from Marble Hill Press
A collection of satirical and miscellaneous notes from The Marble Hill Press featuring remarks on Easter hats, arithmetic lessons, a scientist’s cure for lisiness, Marie Corelli and Miss Cornelli, income vs. diving, hoop skirts, Flammarion’s prediction, stars, Americans dying young, Fourth of July celebrations, a stark Oxford professor remark, cucumbers versus milk, lace fashions, recent authors like Henry Lehinetan Wael, and a white deer story in Maine.
Birth Rate in Millionaires Row Notably Low
The birth rate in Millionaires' Row on Fifth Avenue is reported as lower than in any New York district. Some see this as cause for celebration rather than concern.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Dukes and Coachmen Face Off in Carnegie’s View
Mr. Carnegie weighs dukes against coachmen after reading harsh remarks from the Duke of Manchester about Tim. The exchange strengthens his confidence in judging merit between aristocratic rank and service.
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Duke of Manchester
Tim
Carnegie
Mont Pelee Activity Sparks Evacuation Question
With Mont Pelee showing renewed signs of activity, Martinique residents face renewed questions about whether to relocate. Officials urge preparedness while communities weigh potential risk to life and property.
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Mont Pelee
Martinique
Umbrella Recovery Question Sparks Light Debate
A letter asks how to recover an umbrella, but the paper notes the rule generally forbids retrieval. It jokes that grabbing another’s is easier, reflecting a playful newsroom exchange about misplaced items.
Titfoot white sighted off New York Bay in rare event
A titfoot white was seen in New York bay and appeared to have cleared the bank, just as the fisherman expected during the near landing.
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New York Bay
Millionaire William Wathamaker and Miss Mabel Watson
A note states that William Wathamaker, a wealthy man, believes his fiancée Miss Mabel Watson is aligned with a social sorting group and cannot be moved by inherited tendencies to regulate his finances or status.
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William Wathamaker
Miss Mabel Watson
City Official Marries Local Cook in Notable Union
A New York municipal official wed a skilled local cook, described as a heroic match that secures a trusted kitchen talent. The union underscores a rare pairing of public service and culinary craft within the city.
Forgetting Names in Dominican Affairs Sparks Silence
A terse note laments that in current Dominican discussions the figures Jim inex and Wos-v-Gil are not mentioned, suggesting they have been forgotten amid broader coverage and tone of relief that New York Times readers have seen no trace of them.
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Jiminex
Wos-v-Gil
New York Tristine
Old-Time Prize Flight Sparks Hype Amid Silly Season
Readers recall John L. Sullivan and Charley Mitch el hare teen as a playful memory of prize flight excitement. The piece notes the silly season is already getting underway and public enthusiasm growing.
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John L. Sullivan
Charley Mitchel Hare
Milwaukee banker confesses to bank theft of large sum
A Milwaukee banker admitted stealing 450000 pesos from the bank and prepared a public confession describing a painful statement he wished to make. Police cited distress as a factor while noting he remained cautious in his remarks.
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Milwaukee
Shaw on bachelors caring for friends' children
George Dernard Shaw suggests better race enicide if bachelors cared for married friends' children. He notes changes could increase homicides.
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George Dernard Shaw
Scientist Counts Human Mouth Movements Per Year
A researcher claims the average person opens and closes their mouth about 4 000 000 times annually. The observation is presented as a casual study rather than a formal philosophical treatise.
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Phililesophia
Vice President Salaries and Graft Allegations
The vice president of the United States earns $8 000 yearly. The vice president of Equitalle Life is paid $100 000 annually and reportedly nets about $50 008 from side grafts.
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United States
Equitalle Life
Uur
Denser North Carolina women win pistol title
The piece notes North Carolina women defeating men in a pistol championship, speculates on effects on Tar Heel marriages, and comments on Chicago women who vow single blessedness yet still attend theaters. It closes with a humorous aside about baldness and hair tonic promises.
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North Carolina
Wis
Chicago
France Urged to Arm Indo China Against Japan Threat
Deputy Francois Delanele cites urgent need to strengthen Indo China defenses amid potential Japanese invasion. He warns Japan aims to seize sea mastery and land troops via Saigon, risking a blockade and rapid landings, urging large sacrifices to ready defenses.
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Paris
M. Francois Delanele
Namredy Daapin
Leojeo Qien
Japan
Saigon
Port Arthur
IndeeChina
Jury Finds Hoch Guilty of Poisoning One of His Forty Wives
Chicago jurors found Johann Hoch guilty of murder in the death of his fifth wife Mare Welcker Hoch, who died after a few days of marriage. Evidence showed arsenic poisoning and Hoch had admitted bigamy with multiple wives. He was brought from New York to Chicago for trial as the case inspired a rapid verdict.
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Chicago
Johann Hoch
Kersten
Hoch
Mare Welcker Flich Hoeh
Hed Trary Chicag
Beast
New York
Veader
Cook County
Wreck of Frisco Freight Kills Two Tramps Near Lamar
A northbound Frisco freight wrecked five miles southeast of Lamar Missouri at 12:30 Friday afternoon. Twelve middle cars derail and crash, two tramps killed instantly with severed trunk. Engine and eighteen cars total. three cars uninjured at ends. Debris cleared by wrecking crew before morning. identities of the dead not known.
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Lamar
Here
Deail
State Charter Board rejects Pullman Company license
Topeka Kansas the State Charter Board refused Pullman Company’s request to operate in Kansas. The company paid 27.50 with its application and faced a required additional 14 927 50 charter fee tied to the capitalization of 374 000 unknown.
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Topeka
Kas
State Charter Board
Pullman Company
Kansas
Pullman Companys
Concordia City Orders Closure of All Businesses
Concordia Kansas officials announce all stock and fixtures must be removed by Saturday. Mayor Bloom says no sulfoens nor camblitue hawses shall remain in business here.
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Concordia, Kas
Bloom
Incomplete Biographical Note From Morgan County
A partial obituary fragment mentions Mrs. William B. Miller, noted as the second oldest Morgan County resident, with references to her childhood near Cherokee Indian camps in Missouri and a birth date around April 6, leaving key details unclear due to damaged text.
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Jacksonville
William B. Miller
Morgan County
Shenee
Missouri
Henrich Pioneer Obituary Highlights St Louis Family
George Henrich died at Mount Virmorn after a long career as a prominent businessman. He was the father of William Henrich, Arthur Henrich, and Miss Moeilir Henrich of St Louis.
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Mount Virmorn
Inez
George Henrich
Tressay
William Hencieh
Arthur Henrich
Moeilir Henrich
St. Louisa
San Francisco Tax Collector Smith Freed on Bond
San Francisco Caldwar 7 Smith former city and county tax collector was released on a $46,000 bond after a St Louis court found him no longer a flight risk. The defaulter case ends with his release on Wednesday night.
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San Francisco
Caldwar
Smith
St. Louis
Prisoner Severes Thumb in Work Yard Incident
Curtis Jett of Brea thitt county, serving a life sentence for murder, became rebellious at work and thrust his thumb into machinery, resulting in the thumb being severed from his hand.
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Frankfort
Curtis Jett
Breathitt County
James Th. Marccum
Russian fleet reappears off Hong Kehe bay in May war alert
Russian warships reappeared off Hong Kehe bay near Kam tranh bay early May 14 and then sailed northward. No further warships have been sighted since, raising alerts for Saigon and Cowhin China.
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Saigon
Cowhin
China
Hong Kehe Bay
Kamtranh Bay
Admiral Rojestvensky Fleet Stays Off Cochin China
Intelligence says the fleet left Hong Kong bay on the coast of French Cochin China in May but returned and remains there.
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Admiralty
Rojestvensky
Hong Kohe Bay
French Cochin- China
Tale of Tie Cuban War and Le Siores Retport.
An eccentric historical tale chapter centers on Senor Toro’s arena exploits and a dramatic bullfight disrupting a gala audience. Jack Travers and Senor Smithers clash with fate as a charging bull targets performers, with a tense rescue of spectators and a heroic rescue attempt by Travers amid romance threads and battlefield echoes.
Gladiator Bullheads Toward Maid of Scotland
In a tense scene Jack contends with a charging bull amid a terrified crowd. The beast targets the maid of Scotland as Jack weighs a risky shot but foregoes it, a lucky diversion by a trombone player averting disaster.
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Jack
Aghola
Lerner
Janck
Maid of
Scotland
Hogs Hear Acorns Like People in Oak Chase Races
A New Orleans Tinyes-Democrat anecdote notes hogs’ keen hearing and timing in acorn-based races. It claims hogs predict acorn fall sites, with one hog beating a shell blown signal to the mark within feet, illustrating surprising sensory skill.
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Anamekis
Mear
New Orleans
Tinyes-Democrat
Series of Odd Encounters at New Jersey Event
An unnamed narrator recounts a chaotic scene in New Jersey during a country shipment incident and a printed controversy about a Slan-Weeh-whin wearing a dress suit. The tale riffs on social pretenses as the host and valet prompt attire choices during a dinner where the speaker insists he is already dressed.
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Gmeers
Sandeniy Travers
Laoegine
Sawithers
Lote
Smithers
Thomas A. Bidison
Ihline
New Jersey
Lords and Ladies Rise Over a Highland Title Change
The Guardian notes that three centuries after Scots tried to gain status, James I’s remark on who created the earlines prompts Edward VII to grant wives the title of lady. It laments bishops’ wives enduring the shift and predicts ongoing acceptance issues.
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Scotland
James 1
Edward VII
Officer’s tongue leads to commandment addition
An executive mocked his company in a speech prompting a stern rebuke. A messenger was sent to buy a Sunday school card bearing the Ten Commandments, and a new commandment was added: Hold your tongue. The incident, reported to the president, ends with a formal reprimand.
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Neo
Wrector
Ana
Vphiladelphia Press
Ruel Durkee Controls Sullivan County Politics
Ruel Durkee wielded power over Sullivan county New Hampshire politics especially Croydon. A hopeful for speaker of the House sought his aid after a long pitch. Durkee replied with skepticism that Levi had not yet been chosen, and the March elections ended with Levi not being elected.
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Ruel Durkee
Sullivan County
N. H
Croydon
Ruel
Levi
Tornado Strikes Fort Worth Killing Man and Damaging Churches
A powerful tornado hit Fort Worth Sunday night from the southwest with winds around seventy miles per hour. John Younes, a dispatcher, died in the blast while many buildings including the Broadway Presbyterian Church and St James Negro Baptist Church were wrecked or badly damaged. Telephones and telegraph wires were severed and utilities disrupted as shelter was sought.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
John Younes
Seige
St. James Negra
Moisenpal Mission
Baptist
North Fort Worth
Serviews
Toaus
Pacific
Giriand
Peedias
Weinning
Withoek
Port Worth
Teint Valles
Efte
Iit
Commission to Form New War Council
The article reports on a commission to establish a new war council under imperial authority. It outlines the creation of a special commission to coordinate military administration and state security, led by a presidency and aimed at centralizing control of the war effort.
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NEW War Council
Japan
St Petershure
Piv
Mbdoure En Nouvel
Thanitegie
Amd
Rocuwell
Taras Airerty
Grand Jury Probes Federal Tire Investigation
The transcript describes a federal grand jury session examining tire industry activities and related figures. It mentions the Van Norman Commission and associates in a context of inquiry and oversight, noting participants and the general scope of the investigation.
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Clhivsies
Federal Grand Jury
Fev
Joe Watties
Catphe
Cerian Ennais
Fiemi
Netieral Tissay
Ptiers
Alutine
Aia
van Norman Besid
van Norman Commission Vom Pais
Saud Ss
Washington rail contracts spark freight rate tensions
Washington dispatches report freight rate concerns as railroad executive George ML Robbins of the Arionay lines firm notes twenty to thirty exclusive commitments with rail routes. A remap of traffic across the West and South is proposed, with provincial shippers required to accept the terms set by the firm.
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Washington
George ML Robbins
Arionay Lines Company
Tuesdas
Ile Company
Pritt
Armars
Rain and Wind Ravage Collin County and Russian Skirmishes Mentioned
An officer notes ongoing clashes with Japanese forces and bands amid widespread damage in Collin County caused by heavy rain and wind. The report mentions Russian a imps and related actions while describing broad regional destruction.
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Keamus
Collin County
Helieninz
Western Athletic Conference meeting held Tuesday
Officials from Obie Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri Valley attended the Western Athletic Conference meeting held Tuesday to discuss regional athletic matters and coordination.
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Cleveland
The
Obie
Michie
Whines
Minnesota
Iowas
Missori Valles
King Edward Appoints Alfonso of Spain General in Triitist Army
London reports an official declaration that King Edward lire appoints King Alfonso of Spain as a General in the Triitist Army. The appointment dates from May 7, the birthday of the Spanish King.
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London
Edward Lire
Alfonso of
Spain
Decatur City Council Tightens Saloon Sunday Closures
The Decatur council passed resolutions demanding Sunday saloon closures and midnight weekday closing. Licenses may be revoked if not followed. The measure also targets dice games in saloons and stores for prohibition.
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Decatur
Eit
Odessa Strike Expands Toward General Proportions
A large strike began in Odessa on Monday and threatens to widen into a general shutdown, signaling escalating labor unrest.
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Odessa
Wilkesbarre Fire Loss Estimated At 300000
Disastrous blaze in Wilkesbarre started in the East Lone dry goods building and spread rapidly after short circuits. Fire officials investigate electrical causes as a second basement fire followed the initial blaze within an hour.
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Wilkeshbarre
Pac
Istae
Tikhting Alot
Seventh annual convention of the Thirteenth District Women’s Clubs
Pinan Mh reports the seventh annual convention of the Peaberation of Woman's Civhs of the Thirteenth District convened in this es Thursday for a two divs' pession. Delegates were welcomed by Mayor Edwards and Mrs. Emma Hrocktioedt. Mrs. Bastin of Putton spoke for the District Federation. Visitors enjoyed a steamboat ride up the river and a picnic supper was served.
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Pinan. Mh
Mayer - FL Edwards
Emma Hrocktioedt
Dison Womarat
Clauh
BP. Bastin
Putton
Death Ends Long Baptist Anniversary Session
The session of the North and South Baptist bodies concluded with Rev. Joriah N. Cushing, president of the Baptist college of Ran-Foon Bara, one of the leading foreign missionaries, passing away during the Third Baptist church event.
National Manufacturers reelect Parry president at acclamation
The National Association of Manufacturers re elected David M Parry president by acclamation and set New York as the site for the next annual meeting. The group announced incorporation under New York law. Reports from St Petersburg and San Francisco referenced a looming confrontation as Japanese forces push on Russian flanks. Correspondents hesitate to predict the main target.
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Atlanta
National Association of Manufacturers
David M. Parry
New York
San Francises
St. Petersburg
Guntzaning
Framing of Agrarian Hardship in Vinita Area
In Vinita the Toc Buin continues to fall causing streams to rise and harm farming. Local farmers report damaged corn crops and disrupted irrigation impacting the growing season.
Former steel trust chief Schwab returns to New York
Charlie M. Schwab, former president of the steel trust, who has been in Russia negotiating for the rebuilding of the Russian navy, returned to New York Friday aboard the White Star liner Baltic.
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New York
Charlies MM Schwab
The
Steel Trust
Im Roesia
Evar
Balrie
Mahoney Arrested in Cincinnati Over Diamond Ring Theft
El S. Mahoney of St Lewis was arrested in Cincinnati on a charge of stealing a $275 diamond ring from George J. Boehm. Detectives Calnan and Keating made the arrest at HMauck's theater.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
EL S. Mahoney
St. Lewis
Hmauck’s
Calnan and
Keating
George J. Boehm
Chefoo Reports Sinking of Japanese Transport by Mine
A steamship arriving Monday from Ninchwang reports a Japanese transport sunk by a mine in the Gulf of Pechili near the same time as the Shewutsu disaster on May 5. Survivors were landed at Port Arthur.
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Ninchwang
Gulf of Pechili
Port Arthur
Kaleieff Executed for Grand Duke Sergius Murder
St. Petersburg dispatch reports Ivan Kaleieff, who killed Grand Duke Sergius in Moscow on February 17, was executed on Wednesday.
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London
St. Petersburg
Ivan Kaleieff
Sergius
Moscow
Remarkable Cure for Sciatica Promoted by Pink Pills
A patient recounts severe sciatica relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, noting rapid improvement from the first doses and complete recovery after a short course. The testimonial mentions a Plaistow New Hampshire inspector as the patient and cites general debility and nerve weakness as conditions treated.
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Mir
Diowi
Yoo
Joe
Catenin
Willams
Joseph AL Diatevata
Plaistow
New Thampshire
Mewron
Williams
Improbable Bride Contest Among Demawlowee Suitors
A fragment describes a bizarre rite where two rivals compete for a Demawlowee girl. The decisive act involves each suitor placing a knife to an elbow and then increasing stool length to win the bride, a grotesque, impractical contest in the text.
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Ceate
Suez Canal Figures
The original cost of the Suez canal was 95 thousand. It was maintained at twenty five feet for years. In 1845 it was dredged to a depth of thirty one feet and widened to 100 feet at the bottom and 420 feet at the surface. This raised its cost to about 400 million francs with net profits averaging ten percent annually.
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Suez Canal
Largest Human Brain Size Compared Across Races
The article notes the largest brain measured nine hundred cubic inches for a worm like creature, with the smallest adult male brain at sixty two cubic inches. It cites the Iava Peruvian skull at sixty cubic inches and states the Caucasian skull exceeds others.
Dolit's Kidney Pills Praise In Paulding Mississippi
In Paulding Mississippi readers report strong benefits from Dolit's Kidney Pills. A couple, Mr and Mrs Erle, quote relief from long standing backache and female weakness for years. The wife credits improved health to Dolit's pills and says healthy kidneys bring overall well being. The husband says his lifelong urinary issues also improved.
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Paulding
Miss
Benoit
Dolit
Erle
Loth
Dodd
Dot
Catholic Church Administration in Mexico Under Reform Laws
Historical note states that six archbishops and twenty one bishops run church affairs in Mexico. It asserts that all Catholic church property in the republic belongs to the government after reform laws were enacted.
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Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Private Car Lines and Interstate Commerce Jurisdiction
A railroad president argues private car lines should fall under Interstate Commerce Commission oversight. He states lines are paid mileage without discrimination and that rates disputes should be settled between shippers and car lines unless a law governs. Car mileage payments are deemed legal like property rental.
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Interfie Commerce Commission
Origin of Grain Weight and the sterling penny
A historical note explains that an English law of 1266 defined a silver penny, the sterling, as weighing thirty two dried wheat grains from the center of the ear. This established the origin of the grain weight.
Opening of the Uintah Indian Reservation
The Uintah Indian Reservation in Utah with 2 425 000 acres of arable land will be opened for settlement on September 1 1905 A pamphlet from the Denver Rio Grande Railroad describes the land and routes A map showing access is published for the first time and available from General Passenger Agent S K Hooper Denver
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Uintah
Utah
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
S. K. Hooper
Denver
Costly German Colonial Society House Completed in Berlin
The German Colonial Society has finished a unique costly house in Berlin to serve as its headquarters. The building will be known as the German colonial house and stands as a notable project for the organization.
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Berlin
Palm as Christmas Tree in Ancient Egypt Tradition
The palm tree yields a monthly branch, and an ancient Egyptian sprig with twelve shoots was used as a Christmas tree symbolizing a completed year.
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Henry Lehinetan Wael
Eiphans
Maine
France
Kansas Bars Pullman Company
St. Louisans
Claims Fleet
French Bay
Tale OF
LE Siore Retporde
EF. Vennyson Neely
Senor Toro
Stuilthers
Hese Foihe
Cuba
Cuias
Aise
Jessica
Santa Ro
New Mexico
Mesiea
Bota Maptes
Jessie Catherine
Lola
Tae Travers
Wiwil Smithers
Joes
Dack
Aftborneen
Street and Smith
Ah Sin
Monsieur Toru
Senor
Joxsle Cameron
Jack Travers
Travers
Bopine
Bert
Taurus
Ain Amon
Pbs
Jacek
Jessuie
Edison
Cquite
Armour Manager's Admissions
Fhorkin
Manchoria
Western
Unitari
Edward
Alfonso
Wilkesbarre
Zeigler
Thiguein
Aeizler
Iinois Central
Linois Central
Baltimore
Odin
Whenwea
Deneen
Hods
Carermur
Dixon
Death
Baptist Meeting
D. M. Parry
Reluge
Indian Territory
Charles M. Schwab
St. Louisan
Uintah Indian Reservation
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