No paupers in Servia claim homes and success
The Express notes Servia has no paupers as the poorest prosper enough to establish homes and own them. California’s state library is now governed by civil service rules, the first state department to adopt them. In Romania cyclists must display their name and address on both the frame and lamp glass for night reading. A Galway Urban Council health report describes severe overcrowding with 14 adults, a baby, two dogs and two donkeys in one room with a kitchen.
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California
Romania
Galway
Women discover asphaltum deposits spark California oil boom
Two women on Waterman mountain slope in San Bernardino county find asphaltum deposits and trigger a rush. About 20,000 acres have been located and oil exploration is underway. A new disease described as memory loss from undiscovered microbes in the witness chair is noted but deemed curable with proper treatment and prompt removal of the irritant.
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Waterman Mountain
San Bernardino County
Cal
China as Market for American Dairy and Fruits
Special Agent Burrill notes China offers a promising field for American dairymen and horticulturists. He argues expert examination could reveal evidence supporting increasing American butter and fruit exports to Chinese markets.
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Burrill
China
Italy Considers Water Power to Ease Coal Dependence
Britain fears higher coal prices as Italy eyes water power to cut coal imports. Naples reports Italy has about 6 million horsepower potential while the annual coal bill, mostly to England, runs around 40 million dollars.
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Italy
Naples
England
Steel rail production trends from 1901 to 1909
The record shows steel rail output rising from 2,875,000 tons in 1901 to 3,372,257 tons last year, with lower figures in 1904 and varying amounts in 1902 1908 1909. Production has generally increased since 1901, except for a small dip in 1904, continuing to set a high mark until another year surpasses it.
Human Run Speeds Compared To Quadrupeds
A trained runner reaches 100 yards in 9.385 seconds or about 21.3 miles per hour. The mile best is 4 minutes 12.5 seconds roughly 14 mph. Ordinary runners average a mile in five minutes about 12 mph.
American cars eyed for India import market
The Bureau of Manufactures promotes motor cars and notes strong opportunity in India for American models priced between $900 and $1,200. It observes American and French influence in New Zealand and Australia, while British interests rise elsewhere. Belgium offers a opening as Germany dominates the trade.
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Bureau of Manufactures
India
New Zealand
Australia
Belgium
Germany
Autos Imported and Registered in New York State
In January and February New York imported 191 automobiles valued at 625000. During the period Albany registered 774 cars with the state secretary, totaling 24646 registrations. American cars amounted to 385 units valued at 700000, while foreign cars totaled 68 units valued at 475000.
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New York
Albany
New York State
Unknown Trafalgar Memorandum Seller Was London Driver
A London omnibus driver inherited an old desk from his father a servant of an unnamed admiral. The desk contained Nelsons general memorandum to captains at Trafalgar which the driver learned was valuable after a passenger told him. He bid $18,000 at auction and remains employed driving the omnibus.
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Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
London
Bell Named Army Chief of Staff Marks New Era
The appointment of Brig. Gen. J. Franklin Bell as chief of staff signals a shift away from Civil War veterans in top Army roles. The last veteran to retire will be Gen. Arthur MacArthur in 1909, with no guarantee he will lead the staff. If Bell serves fully, another general may not have a chance until 1920, hinting at broader method changes in the service.
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J. Franklin Bell
Army
Arthur MacArthur
Bell
Bronze entrance doors model tops National Sculpture Society list
Evelyn B. Longman’s model for the Annapolis naval academy chapel doors won first place in a National Sculpture Society jury. The panel ranked A A Weinman second, Paul Nocquet third, Bruno Louis Zimm fourth. Longman, born in Winchester Ohio in 1874, studied under Lorado Taft at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Annnapolis Naval Academy
National Sculpture Society
Evelyn B. Longmen
A. A. Weinman
Paul Nocquet
Bruno Louis Zimm
Longman
New York
Winchester
Lorado Taft
Art Institute of Chicago
German dogs trained to aid army ambulance service
Germans have scientifically trained dogs for army ambulances. The best suited are Scotch collies. In battle they search fields to find wounded, carrying small saddle bags with food and bandages for temporary use. The dog then signals its conductor with the finding.
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Army Ambulance Service
F&is
Election results show Chicago rejects municipal street railways
Chicago voters rejected municipal operation of street railways by 120911 to 110260 while backing Mueller law certificates. Milwaukee elected WH Becker mayor, and Wisconsin towns chose new justices and officials. Michigan and Iowa results favored Democratic or independent tickets in several cities.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Sherburn
WH. Becker
David S&s. Rose
William H. Timlin
Millwattkee
State Supreme Court
Allen R. Bushnell
Lancaster
Harry H. Grace
Superior
James O'Neill
Neillsville
Gorman
Kenosha
Madison
Joseph C. Schubert
Lesie B. Rowley
Viroqua
Stoughton
Whitewater
Waukesha
Tomaha
Ripon
Portage
Marinette
Menominee
Baraboo
Elroy
Columbus
Dodgeville
Fond du Lac
Beaver Dam
Neenah
Appleton
Eau Claire
Marshfield
Sturgeon Bay
Detroit
Mich
Grand
Des Moines
Dubuque
Berg
Henry Schunk
Keokuk
Diamond
Collapse at Zum Hirschen Hotel Kills Dozens in Germany
In Nagold Black Forest Germany a partially completed hotel Zum Hirschen collapsed during a festive dance killing 55 people and injuring about 100. Authorities attribute the disaster to unsafe construction and lack of precautions, with the roof reportedly added that morning.
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Nagold
Black Forest
Germany
Zum Hirschen
Anarchist Plot Uncovered Aims at King Alfonso Visit
Spanish authorities uncover an anarchist plan in Lebrija near Seville to assassinate King Alfonso the Dowager Queen Christina and Infanta Maria Teresa during holy week. Censorship blocks details of the conspiracy.
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Madrid
Lebrija
Seville
Black Hands
Alfonso
Christina
Infanta
Maria Teresa
Revolt Reported in Santo Domingo Port City
A cablegram to the navy department from Commander Southerland aboard the Yankee reports a revolution breaking out at Samana in Santo Domingo. The Paducah is present and the Dubuque is at Monte Christi, with American interests claimed not to be involved.
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Santo Domingo
Washington
San Domingo
Navy Department
Southerland
Yankee
Samana
Paducah
Dubuque
Monte Christi
Death of Ohio Jurist Smaley Dies at 70 in Ploomdale
Toledo Ohio ex judge Allen W. Smaley former common pleas jurist and long time Democratic figure died at Plomdale aged 70. His home was in Upper Sandusky.
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Toledo
Allen W. Smaley
Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Ploomdale
Upper Sandusky
Woman Suffrage Bill Passes Senate in Providence
The Rhode Island senate approved a bill allowing women to participate in selecting presidential electors, extending voting rights to women alongside men in state elections.
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Providence
R. L
State Senate
Police clash over peasant meeting in Sosurga village
In Sosurga, Vyata province, a police attempt to disperse a peasant political gathering sparked a grave confrontation. Three policemen were killed and ten wounded, with no confirmed tally for peasants killed or wounded.
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St. Petersburg
Sosurga
Vyata
Woman Elected City Secretary in Whitewright
Mrs. Nancy R. Wilcox was chosen as city secretary on Tuesday in Whitewright Texas becoming the first woman elected to a municipal or state office in Texas.
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Whitewright
Tex
Nancy R. Wilcox
Texas
Dowie Heads to Chicago to Face Accusers
John Alexander Dowie, leader of the Christian Catholic Church of Zion City, departs Mexico City for Chicago to confront rebellious local leaders. He defends monogamy, challenges polygamy charges, counters mismanagement claims, and describes alleged cruelty by Mrs. Dowie amid public scrutiny.
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Mexico City
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church of
Zion City
Chicago
Shiloh House
Dowie
Fields Denies Bribes in Mutual Life Case
Andrew C. Fields former legislative agent for Mutual Life Insurance issued a statement through his physician at Dobbs Ferry denying bribery allegations. He claimed he would vindicate himself expose alleged libels about the Albany house and explain the 600000 contingent fund while challenging accusers and asserting his integrity.
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New York
Andrew C. Fields
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Dobbs Ferry
Judson
Fields
House of North At Albany
Andrew Hamilton
Mutual
Suit against Platt dismissed for lack of plaintiff
Miss Mae C Wood's $150000 damages suit against Senator Thom as C Platt and officials was dismissed by Judge Kennedy when no one appeared for the plaintiff. She claimed a book The Love Letters of A Boss contained letters from Platt and that he Wynne and Loeb obtained them and refused to return them.
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Omaha, Neb
Mae C. Wood
United States
Thomas C. Platt
William Loeb
Wynne
Kennedy
Miss Wood
Platt
Loeb
Medicine Contained Poison Case In Bemidji
Two daughters of Mr and Mrs Herman Konoski farmers near Neary died after taking warm medicine that contained poison. The medicine was given to four children three girls and one boy Monday morning all became violently ill with the remaining two at risk of death.
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Bemidji, Minn
Herman Konoski
Neary
Mayor Ousted by Kansas Supreme Court in Topeka
Kansas City Kansas mayor W. W. Rose is ousted by a Kansas Supreme Court decree for tolerating joints. Rose had resigned from office the prior Tuesday, and the ruling confirms the removal despite his resignation.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court of Kansas
W. W. Rose
Kansas City
Rose
German Captain Von Wasse Defeats Watagoro Natives
A Dar es Salaam dispatch reports Capt. von Wasse's victory in German East Africa over Watagoro natives. The action results in 205 native deaths.
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London
Dar-Eslaam
von Wasse
German East Africa
Woman burned to death in kerosene explosion fire
Mrs. William Warnick of Frankfort Indiana living seven miles east of the city was burned to death and her infant fatally burned when a can of kerosene exploded starting a fire.
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Frankfort
Ind
William Warnick
Disastrous Fire Destroys Factory and Homes in Pontiac
A fierce blaze in Pontiac Michigan completely destroyed the buggy and wagon factory of R D Scott & Co and seven adjacent residences occupying half a block. Total loss reported at 220000 dollars with extensive damage and evacuations nearby. Authorities investigated cause as likely accidental. Firefighters from multiple companies contained the flames after hours of effort.
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Pontiac, Mich
R. D. Scott & Co
Miners Push Arbitration Plan Across Coal Fields
Pennsylvania miners propose a board of arbitration to settle all disputes with operators, hoping 160000 idle workers return to work if accepted. Ohio Bituminous Operators leader proposes arbitration for soft coal. UMWA President Mitchell will present the plan at the April 17 meeting in Indianapolis. Independent soft coal operators decide to sign on.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Board of Arbitration For Settlement
Board of Conciliation
Anthracite Strike Commission
George Gray
Delaware
Columbus
John H. Winder
Bituminous Operators’ Association of Ohio
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Mitchell
J. H. Winder
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of American
Fatal plunge from eight story fire at Chamber of Commerce building
In Portland Fire Friday destroyed the eighth floor and contributed to the death of Homer H. Hallock a Willemette Traction right of way agent. He jumped from a light well onto the central court roof eight stories below and died instantly. Property loss is about 100000 with partial insurance. The building recently sold to United Railways for 750090.
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Portland
Ore
Tomn
Chamber of Commerce
Homer
H. Hallock
Willemette Traction Company
Hallock
Northwest
Commercial Club
Central
United Railways Company
Herriott Declares Candidacy For Iowa Governor Nomination
Council Bluffs Iowa John Herriott of Stuart current lieutenant governor and former state treasurer will announce his run for the Republican nomination for governor. He says the move aims at party harmony amid a heated Cummins Perkins contest between Gov. Cummins and former Congressman George D Perkins of Sioux City.
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Council Bluffs
John Herriott
Stuart
Iowa
Cummins
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Herriott
Oriental boycott weakening amid returning travelers
The Bulletin reports the boycott on American goods in the orient is nearly broken with returning tourists, business people, and Chinese aboard the liner America saying discrimination against U S wares will soon vanish.
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San Francisco
The
Bulletin
Orient
America
Rev Dr Edward Lathrop Dies at 92 in New York
Rev Dr Edward Lathrop president of the board of trustees at Vassar College died at his home in New York aged 92. He led the college’s governing body and was a respected figure in higher education. The obituary notes his long service and influence in academia.
Oil Firm Leaves Nebraska Abolishes Stations
The Republic Oil Company, previously operating with a central station in Omaha, has filed notice with the Nebraska secretary of state that it has abolished all its stations and is withdrawing from the state.
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Lincoln
Neb
Republic Oil Company
Nebraska
Omaha
Whisler Found Not Guilty in 1905 Murder
Ottumwa Iowa. Claud Whisler charged with murdering Frank Ogden at Whisler’s Bloomfield area home on April 1 1905 was found not guilty on Thursday.
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Ottumwa
Claud Whisler
Frank Ogden
Whisler
Bloomfield
Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Winois primary law
Springfield reports the Illinois Supreme Court declares the Winois primary election law unconstitutional. Gov. Deneen calls a special legislative session for April 10 to craft a valid primary law, addressing provisions unfair to Cook County and other constitutional flaws including fees, delegation of power, county requirements, and faulty title.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Gov. Deneen
Springfield
Winois
Supreme Court of Ilinois
Deneen
Supreme Court
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Hot Springs
Ark
Shurtleff
Marengo
Alger withdraws candidacy for U.S. Senate
Senator R A Alger announces from Detroit that he will not seek re election to the U S Senate when the legislature convenes January 1. He cites health reasons and thanks supporters, expressing gratitude for the honors conferred by the state.
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Detroit
Mich
R. A. Alger
Senate
United States
Mother burned to death in Grand Rapids home
Mrs. Martin Vanthof died in a fire early Wednesday in Grand Rapids. Her husband is jailed awaiting the coroner's order as their 12 year old son described the scene and the father, said to have mental issues, acted distraught shouting and declaring that he would burn her up.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Martin Vanthof
LeRoy
Vanthor
Iowa Legislature Adopts Anti Pass Bill After Adjournment
Iowa’s Thirty first general assembly ended Friday after a three month session. The key items were statewide primary anti pass legislation educational board of control and a two cent fare bill. Only the anti pass measure became law and it applies to all state and federal offices and takes effect July 4.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Educational Board of Control
Thirty-first General Assembly of
Gage Resigns as President of United States Trust
Ly man J. Gage, former secretary of the treasury, resigned from the presidency of the United States Trust Company. The board of trustees formally accepted the resignation at a Thursday meeting.
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Gage
New York
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
United States Trust Company
Trust Company
Hullack Lumber Plant Destroyed in Denver Fire
Fire early Thursday morning razed the Hullack Lumber and Supply plant at Thirty-ninth avenue and Gilpin street in Denver. Estimated loss reaches $390,000 with the factory levelled and operations halted.
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Denver
Col
Hullack Lumber and Supply Company
Thirty-ninth Avenue
Gilpin Street
Dowie Arrives Amid Texas Zionist Meeting Rush
Dr Dowie and his party faced a delayed train at San Antonio as Zionists arranged a secret meeting to hear him. The Zionist temple filled an hour before his appearance with L C Hall defending Dowie and proclaiming Zionist support for his innocence.
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San Antonio
Tex
Dowie
Louis
San Anenio
Dowie L. C. Hall
Preacher Hall
Texas
Zionist Movement
Apostle
Warrants for Bankers in Pekin Fraud Case
Five partners of the failed Pekin bank tied to Peoria case bound over by Pekin Justice Rapp with bonds of 25000 each. Grand jury to convene first week of May as State's Attorney Schaer aims for indictments. Additional warrants issued for Luppen Smith Bock Velde and Untand with 15000 bonds, depositors vow to press warrants until property is produced or bonds rise.
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Peoria
Ill
Smith Bank of
Henry Bock
Habbe Velde
E. R. Untand
Hadley Recovering From Pleurisy Attack Says Doctors
Dr W A Clark reports Attorney General Hadley recovering from pleurisy with effusion after thorough exam by two Kansas City physicians. No pneumonia typhoid fever or nervous breakdown. Fever may linger but recovery expected within a reasonable time.
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Kansas City
W. A. Clark
Hadley
Bishop Morris Dies as Oregon Diocese Leader
Benjamin Wistar Morris, bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, died shortly before noon Sunday in Portland. Born May 30, 1819 in Wellsboro, he served as pastor in Sunbury, Manayunk, and Germantown before becoming missionary bishop of Oregon and Washington in 1868 and, on the diocese’s founding, its resident bishop. He was reportedly the oldest bishop in the United States.
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Portland
Ore
Benjamin Wistar Morris
Protestant Episcopal Church
Oregon
Morris
Wellsborough
Sunbury
Manayunk
Germantown
Washington
United States
Italian Ship Erasmo Reaches Nagasaki In Distress
The Italian sailing ship Erasmo under Capt Amelio, after leaving Philadelphia on September 9 for Nagasaki with oil, was towed into Nagasaki last Friday by the German steamer Seigovyar. The crew of 24 suffered illness through seven months of bad weather, with one death, leaving the vessel in a miserable state.
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Tokio
Amelio
Philadelphia
Nagasaki
Seigovyar
Kagoshima
Find Missing Man Body Found in River Sioux Falls
The body of Christopher Sven, a Sioux Falls farmer missing since February 12, was recovered from the river Sunday. Suspects were arrested in connection with Sven's disappearance. authorities say he may have walked into the river while intoxicated.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Christopher Sven
Sven
Roosevelt Trip Ends Washington Arrival From Cuba Cruise
Mrs Roosevelt and her three children arrived in Washington on Sunday, returning from the Mayflower cruise to Cuba via the Southern Railroad after visiting Savannah.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Savannah
Southern Railroad
Cuba
Traveling man commits suicide at Kansas City hotel
Kansas City Missouri report says L. W. Koch aged 40 from Worcester Massachusetts ended his life at a local hotel. He left a note mentioning two prior suicide attempts.
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Kansas City
L. W. Koch
Worcester
Mass
Tailor John F. Duffy Ends Life in Lodging House
John F. Duffy a 40 year old tailor shot and killed himself in a lodging house in Kansas City Missouri. His father is reported to be a purchasing agent for the Hocking Valley railroad at Volumimbus Ohio.
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LodgingMouse
Kansas City
John F. Duffy
Dufffy
Hocking Valley Railroad
Volunmibus
Nickel Plate Road offers through trains from Chicago to New York and Boston
The nickel plate road advertises three daily through trains with modern coaches and Pullman sleeping cars to New York City and through sleeping car service to Boston and intermediate points. Rates are the lowest with no excess fares. Dining service features individual chub meals 35 cents to 1.00 and a la carte options. Trains depart Chicago La Salle Street Station. For details contact J Ys Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St Chicago IL.
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Chicago
Ft. Warns
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York City
Boston
la Salle St
J. Ys Calahan
Adams St
Cactus Fashion Declares England and Germany Ahead
A German writer praises cactus blossoms as superior in variety and beauty while England and Germany lead the fashion trend. The Wife quips that milliners may push cactus designs onto men as well.
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England
Germany
Yonkers Statesman
Not Receiving Callers Jailer Sir Reporter Seeks Interview
An outside reporter asks to interview a prisoner noted by Le Journal. The prisoner replies he is not in. The remark reflects on men missing chances by aimlessly passing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Journal
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Doctor
Doctor Brigham states many physicians prescribe Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female diseases. He cites cures and endorses its reliability for painful or irregular periods and other gynecological issues. Mrs Pinkham's Lynn Massachusetts office offers free advisory guidance for twenty five years to help women regain health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
S. C. Brigham
Brigham Park
Fitchburg
Mass
Pinkham
Lynn
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