British and American rail contracts battle over India
Lord George Hamilton defends British preference for Indian locomotive orders while acknowledging limited American orders after a strike. He argues competition fuels British gains in price and delivery and urges fellow steel industry leaders to meet future rivalry with improved efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Lord George Hamilton
India
Alfred Hickman
M. P
Coates Castle
Sir Alfred
House of Commons
America
Boards of Management
Indian Railways
Great Britain
Gohtesh
Burmah
Baldwin Company
Pennsylvania
Constable
Burmah Railway Company
Burmah Railway Board
George Hamilton
Grand Trunk President on Locomotives in India and Britain Views
Sir Charles Rivers-Wilson, president of the Grand Trunk Railway, speaks from Holland House after touring Canada and U S lines. He notes English contracts for Indian locomotives favored American firms, comments on Boer War debt, and praises American prosperity while recognizing England’s leading role in the Suez traffic and Rhodes’s Cape to Cairo project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rivers-Wilson
India
Sir Charles Rivers-Wilson
Grand ‘Trunk Railway Company
Canada
National Debt Office of
Great Britain
Egypt
Holland House
Grand Trunk Railway System
United States
New York Times
Sir Charles
Sir Alfred Hickman
Lord George Hamilton
Alfred Hickman
England
Lord Beaconsfield
New York Chamber of Commerce
Suez Canal
Germany
France
Cecil Rhodes
Cape To Cairo
Africans Arrive in New York In The Lorra ine Parade of Fashion
Sixty two Africans arrived aboard the French Line steamship La Lorraine from Havre en route to the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. They wore an array of vibrant outfits including turbans, balloon trousers, beavers, and vivid waistcoats while the Ogowe chief Oben Daga led the group and his wives carried a chair for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Buffalo
Fitchie
New World
Oben Daga
Ogowe
America
Pier
Tropics
Secretary Root Arrives in Buffalo for Exposition Visit
Secretary of War Root arrived in Buffalo in a special Pennsylvania Railroad car greeted by Pan-American Exposition officials. He, with Major Generals Corbin and Young and other aides, planned a full interior inspection and a grand illumination viewed that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
War Root
Pennsylvania Railroad
William S. Buchanan
P. C. Hains
United States Army
Root
Corbin
Young
Johnston
Edythe Patten
Editors Day at Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo
On June 12 Director General Buchanan announced Editors and Publishers Day to accommodate visiting journalists. The National Editorial Association and several state groups are expected, bringing about 1500 editors to the Pan-American Exposition this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Buchanan
National
YACHTSMEN COME TO GRIEF IN BROOKLYN BAY
Three young yacht enthusiasts from Brooklyn started their maiden cruise aboard the sloop Trio off Thirty eighth Street. A leak forced return when a revenue cutter intervened and capsized the vessel, tossing all into the water. All were rescued by the cutter crew or a passing tug, with Tapp treated at Norwegian Hospital and later discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty Eighth Street
Brooklyn
Thomas Lipton
Emperor William
Lawson
Boston
Cup
George Eshepy
East Eighteenth Street
Richard Collett
Ralph Tapp
N. A. Bagger
Fifty-seventh Street
Eshepy
Collett
Tapp
Thirty-eighth Street
Bagger
Frank
Cap
Collette
Era
Edward White
van Brunt Street
George Donovan
Beard Street
Fungus Growths Dowie and Eddy Targeted as Money Sucking Cults
Dr Louis A Banks denounces Alexander Dowie and Mary Baker Eddy as fungus growths of modern civilization. He likens Dowie to Elijah and Eddy to a living Mother, condemns their money drive, and urges prosecution when their activities harm others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Albert Banks
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Alexander Dowie
Elijah
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Henry Ward Beecher
Lyman Beecher
Dowie
Boston
Christ
Swing
Eddy
Mother’ Eddy
Man and the Animal World sermon at Church of the Messiah
Rev. Dr. Minot J. Savage spoke on the bond between humans and animals, noting Darwinism shows all life shares one blood. He urged restraint on killing animals for pleasure and called out cruelty to animals and fashion practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot J. Savage
Thirty-fourth Street
Park Avenue
Dr. Savage
Minneapolis Sets Westward Record for Atlantic Line Steamship
The Atlantic Transport Line steamship Minneapolis arrived last evening and set her thirteenth westward record. She completed the voyage in 8 days 2 hours 31 minutes with an average speed of 10.80 knots and a best day’s run of 433 miles on June 5. Her previous best was 8 days 8 hours 1 minute last August and best average speed 15.86 knots with a 412 mile best day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Atlantic Transport Line
Lawn Party for St Catharine s Hospital Brooklyn
The Ladies Aid Society of St Catharine s Hospital Brooklyn plans a two day lawn party beginning tomorrow in Metropolitan Park. Proceeds benefit the hospital which is in need of funds due to overcrowding and rising expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Catharine’s Hospital
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Park
Anlo
Richard Mansfield Reports on Season and Plans
Richard Mansfield returning from Portland to New York at the Holland House speaks on a season of touring. He notes presenting Henry V almost exclusively, a 35 week trek with a ten-car train, sickness in the company, and the death of actor Griffith. He plans a 1901-02 season at the Garrick Theatre Philadelphia with Monsieur Beaucaire and Herod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Portland
Holland House
Henry VV
Griffith
Andrews
St. Paul
Southampton
L. I
New Garrick Theatre
Philadelphia
Monsieur Beaucaire
Herod
Lettice Fairfax
Lady Mary
Playbill notes clock as week closes for to theaters
The at home weather drew crowds to roof gardens causing closures of remaining attractions. Julia Marlowe finishes a 23 week run at the Criterion in When Knighthood Was in Flower. Ethel Barrymore nears her 177th Captain Jinks performance at Garrick. The Madison Square and Herald Square theatres report continued runs with small cast changes and warm weather limiting audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlowe
Criterion Theatre
New York
Criterion
Miss Marlowe
Mary Tudor
Cue
The
Ethel Barrymore
Captain Jinks of
Garrick Theatre
Garrick
Madison Square Theatre
William Collier
Augustus Thomas
Paradise Gardens Throngs Fill Hammerstein Venue
Paradise Gardens has operated near capacity since opening drawing crowds to see a unique rooftop amusement area. Next week will feature Dill plus the Raschetta Brothers, the Merrills, Arras and Alice in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammerstein
Paradise Gardens
Raschetta Brothers
Merrills
Arras
Alice
The Cherry Blossom Grove Season at New York Theatre
The New York Theatre hosts a popular run with improving weekly programs. Acts include Les Thereses, Malatzoff dances, Hills and Salviany, Les Dumonds, Prosper Troupe and many others plus a burlesque The King's Carnival and After Office Hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Theatre
Les Thereses
Malatzoff
Hills
Salviany
Les Dumonds
Prosper Troupe
Walau
William Gould
Lambeth Walk
Dorothy Morton
Aylos_ Trio
Madge Fox
Brothers Webb
Emma Carus and
Plorodora at the Casino Draws Full Summer Attendance
The musical comedy Plorodora at the Casino shows strong audience turnout with no signs of waning. Indications point to continued summer run as crowds remain steady and patrons keep streaming in.
Kaltenborn Concerts Highlight Noted Composers Birthdays
During the Kaltenborn concerts at St. Nicholas Garden the second week offers soloists of competent ability. Mr. Kaltenborn will perform Handel's Largo tonight by request. Celebrations this month include works by Scaumann Strauss Nicolai Greig Gounod Offenbach and Franz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaltenborn
St. Nicholas Garden
Parry Opera Company Performs Isle of Champagne Revival
The Parry Opera Company draws crowds at Terrace Garden with a revival of The Isle of Champagne this week. Critics note the ensemble's refined singing and engaging stage presence as key attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry Opera Company
Terrace Garden
Isle of Champagne
Wax figures at Eden Musée swap winter garb for summer outfits
The Eden Musée displays wax figures in summer costumes reflecting the person depicted. New pictures will be shown hourly, including Pan American views. Afternoon and evening concerts feature popular vocal and instrumental selections from standard operas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Musée
Hayes & Lytton's Comedians end season at Grand Opera House
Hayes and Lytton's Comedians close the season with a revival of A Wise Guy at the Grand Opera House. Specially featured are James J. Corbett and George Fuller Golden. Other cast members include Joe and Nellie Doner Flood Brothers World's Comedy Four Lawrence Sisters and Renie Aubrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes & Lytton
Grand Opera House
Wise Guy
James J. Corbett
George Fuller Golden
Joe and
Nellie Doner
Flood Brothers
World’s Comedy Four
Lawrence Sisters
Renie Aubrey
Theatrical Gossip and Cast Plans Revealed
Miss Elaine von Selover undergoes appendicitis surgery in private hospital. Rose Coghlan returns to New York with manager Lederer to review candidates for her company. Coghlan’s multiweek season starts September. Marie George returns from abroad to rehearse for her engagement and Wilson in The rollers opens Knickerbocker June 17. Dan Daly and George Lederer announce a new musical comedy with Virginia Earl co starring. initial production September 1, venue to be announced. Broadway stint planned in October. Grace Filkins reflects on a diamond heart given on stage at Herald Care Theatre, seeking donor identity and return details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Coghlan
New York
Chicago
Lederer
Miss Coghlan
Campania
Marie George
Miss George
Aegx
Mascagni Signs US Tour With Italian Orchestra
London reports Pietro Mascagni the Italian composer has signed for an eight weeks tour in the United States with an Italian orchestra. The Rome correspondent of The Daily Express says the engagement runs for two months and Mascagni will be paid £18,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascagni
America
London
Pietro Mascagni
Rome
The
Daily Express
United States
Death of Edward Moran Prominent marine painter dies at 384 Fifth Ave
Edward Moran, noted marine and landscape artist born in 1829 in Bolton Lancashire, died at 3:30 pm in his New York studio after a yearlong illness. A charter Lotos Club member and frequent exhibitor at major academies, Moran leaves Annette Moran and sons Percy and Leon. funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Moran
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Moran
Bolton
Lancashire
England
America
Maryland
Philadelphia
Moran
Paul Webber
James Hamilton
Callowhill Street
New York
Royal Academy
London
Spain
United States
Ocean
Eric the Red
New World
Santa Maria
Nina
Pinta
Columbus
Mississippi
de Soto
Sir Henry Hudson
New York Harbor
Southampton
Quebecon
France
Tripoli
Great Armstrong
Fayal
John Ericsson
New’ York Harbor
Albion
Washington
Lotos Club
American Water Color Society
National Academy
London Water Color Society
Peter
Thomas
Annette
Percy
Leon
Mrs Bell Arrives from Paris in Frightful News
The body of Mrs Isaac Bell daughter of the late Dr Valentine Mott arrived yesterday from Paris aboard the La Lorraine. H Berdot sexton of the Church of the Holy Trinity Paris accompanied the casket. Ex Park Commissioner Bell and Louis Bell received it at the pier and she was taken to Greenwood Cemetery for burial. The Rev Arthur Ritchie of the Church of St Ignatius read the burial service. Funeral services were held in Paris May 24 conducted by rector Rev D Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Paris
Isaac Bell
Valentine Mott
la Lorraine
H. Berdot
Church of the Holy Trinity
Louis Bell
Greenwood Cemetery
Arthur Ritchie
Church of St. Ignatius
D. Morgan
Mother Amadeus Dies At Lakewood Convent
Mother Amadeus Mother General of the Sisters of Charity Diocese of Cleveland died at the Lakewood convent at age sixty after forty years in the order. In secular life she was Katherine ONeill. She is survived by sisters in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Amadeus
Sisters of Charity
Diocese of
Lakewood
Katherine O'Neill
Chicago
Centenarian mother of eleven dies in Canaajoarie
Mrs. Christian Lettis, aged 104, dies in Canaajoarie at her home in the village. Born in Troy in October 1796, she was in her 105th year and survived by eleven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canajoharie
N. Y
Christian Lettis
Troy
Obituary Notes for Tonelle and Related Deaths in 19th Century
JoHN LAURENT TONNELE died at his home in Jersey City from pneumonia. Born in New York on August 4, 1827, he organized a company in the Civil War and served as Captain in the First New Jersey Volunteers. He is survived by his wife and one son, with the family note continuing to other obituaries of Capt. Frep J. Kountz and Prof. Charles Sexton James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laurent Tonnele
Pavonia Avenue
Jersey City
New York
John Tonnele
Hudson County
Hudson City
New Jersey Volunteers
Frep J. Kountz
J. S. Kountz
Grand Army of the Republic
Toledo
Ohio
Frederick D. Grant
Charles Sexton James
James
Altoona
Penn
Cascade
Mont
Bucknell College
Monongahela College
Pittsburg
Lewisburg
Newport News Briefs From June Social Weekend
Mr and Mrs Pem broke Jones traveled to New York this evening on the steam yacht Narada. Mrs W Storrs Wells hosted a dinner for cottage colony friends. Casino registers list Charles E Fox Walton Goodwin W G Cassard and John M Steel. Mr and Mrs A Cass Canfield set to arrive at Pinard Cottage No 5 and Mr and Mrs McKean at No 1 on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Pembroke Jones
New York
Narada
W. Storrs Wells
Cottage Colony
Charles E. Fox
Walton Goodwin
W. G. Cassard
John M. Steel
A. Cass Canfield
Pinard Cottage No. 5
Mrs. McKean
Barge Parties Populate Harlem River for Pleasure Cruise
The Harlem River clubs ran pleasure barges to Upper Harlem and the Sound as crews delay regatta training. Dauntless and other eight oared shells visited College Point while Union and Lone Star barges went to Bronson’s. Crescent Rowing Club plans a junior eight and four in next month’s Long Island regatta. Harlem Regatta Association meets Thursday to discuss Nonpareil barge incident. The British steam yacht Katoomba, 175 tons with 24 crew, arrived from Greenock after 15 days at sea and anchors off Bay Ridge.
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Harlem River
Upper
Harlem
Sound
Dauntless
College Point
Union
Lone Star
Bronson's
Union Boat Club
Seeley’s
Nassau Boat Club
Metropolitan Rowing Club
Harlem Rowing Club
Crescent Rowing Club
Long Island
Harlem Regatta Association
Rowing Club
Regatta Committee
Katoomba
Kennedy
Lars Anderson
Boston
Greenock
Scotland
Kenneth M. Clark
Paisley
Atlantic
Bay Ridge
Evacuation of Peking Returns to the City in September
Peking reports satisfaction as the court plans to return in September. Foreign troops except legation guards to withdraw by mid September, with Japan keeping reliefs. Gen Voyron specifies one French brigade remains for China service while French transports head home. British departures to be finished by September end with two transport runs to India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Legation
Japan
Voyron
China
Ndia
German Count von Waldersee lands in Yokohama
Count von Waldersee arrived today on the German cruiser Hertha from Taku, landed at Yokohama and proceeded to Tokio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Count von Waldersee
Hertha
Taku
Tokio
Repression in Russia Reports Arrests and Exile
Moscow dispatch in The Daily Express notes the Russian government has arrested and exiled prominent figures tied to revolutionary agitation. Count Brobyn sky, a descendant of Catherine the Great, is named among those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow
Daily Express
Count Brobynsky
Catherine the Great
Corpus Christi Procession Attacked by Belfast Mob
A Corpus Christi procession of 8 000 people in Belfast faced hooting and attack by a mob. Rushes occurred, police charged the crowd, many injured and others arrested. Tension continued for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
British firm pays travel for union delegates to study U S methods
Elder, Dempster and Co. of London offers to cover travel expenses for official delegates of British trade unions willing to visit the United States to study American methods. The firm is a leading name in British commerce and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elder, Dempster & Co
United States
House of Elder, Dempster & Co
Ina
Chances for immigrants
Berlin reports from German Consuls abroad include Cincinnati's note that immigrants to the United States now face diminished chances for wealth due to crowded trades and dense population. The consul warns the era of easy riches is past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cincinnati
United States
Papal Delegation Seeks Expanded Jurisdiction
In Rome on June 9 reliable quarters report Cardinal Gibbons in talks with Cardinal Rampolla, Mgr Nozaleda and other church leaders. They aim to settle the Philippine religious orders issue and consider extending the Apostolic Delegation’s jurisdiction to Cuba and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Rampolla
Mgr. Nozaleda
Manila
Philippines
Cuba
Iid Nen
Washington
Plentiful Rains Bring South Russia Harvest Hope
The Odessa correspondent of The Standard reports plentiful rains in South Russia and a splendid harvest is assured. The weather improves prospects for crop yields across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Russia
London
Odessa
The
Standard
Beveridge Likely to Secure Russian Steamship Concession
London June 10 United States Senator Beveridge may gain from the Russian Government a concession for a steamship line from the United States to Vladivostok or Port Arthur, according to The Daily Mail’s St Petersburg correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
London
United States
St. Petersburg
Daily Mail
Vladivestock
Port Arthur
Three Year System Offers Piano Payment Plan
A classified note promotes a three year system allowing piano buyers to spread payments over three years with no interest. It advertises availability of about 50 good second-hand pianos for quick purchase.
Funeral of Horace Pell at Transfiguration Church
The Church of the Transfiguration on East Twenty-ninth Street hosted the obsequies of actor Horace Porter Pell who died from a pistol wound in Cleveland last week. The service was led by Rev. Dr. Upjohn with few theatrical attendees. six relatives served as honorary pallbearers before the body was taken to New Rochelle for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upjohn
New Rochelle
Ackerman Dies in Inwood After 71 Years
Bernard L. Ackerman aged 71 dies at his Inwood residence on June 8. Funeral services set for June 11 at Masonic Hall with interment by family choice. Kane Lodge No. 454 F and A M calls for emergent communication to conduct services for the deceased.
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Grand Lodge
Masonic Hall
Bernard L. Ackerman
Charles G. Ross
Henry W. Penoyer
Y. Buechner
Brooklyn
Elizabeth
Augustus Buechner
Burroughs
Poughkeepsie
D. Morrell Burroughs
South Road
Payne
West 12Th St
New York
Susan McVey
E. Treat Payne
Noroton Heights
Smith
Astor
St West
William G. Smith
Deaths Reported June 9
A brief death notice lists individuals who died on June 9 with ages noted, including one child under one year. Details specify ages and names where readable.
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Grand Trunk
Africa
Editors and Publishers’ Day
Dowie and
Mrs. Eddy
Dr. Banks
Mother of Christian Science
Savage
Southampton, L
American Theatre
Edward E. Kidder
Peaceful Valley
Elaine von Selover
Sone
Wickes
No. 4
C. L. F. Robinson
Hester
Colloredo Mansfield
Elbridge T. Gerry
Alice Blight
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Edwin S. Cramp
E. J. Berwin
W. H. Sands
George Henry Warren
E. V. Morrell
Moses Taylor Campbell
Royal Phelps Carroll
Arthur T. Kemp
R. T. Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Gladys Vanderbilt
S. Townsend Burden
Evelyn Burden
H. H. Hunnewell, Jr
John R. Livermore
James J. van Alen
George S. Scott
Scott
Elisha Dyer, Jr
Lispenard Stewart
C. M. Oelrichs
Lily Oelrichs
H. Mortimer Brooks
Mother Amadeus
the News OF Newport
Waters
Horace Waters & CO
Fifth Ave
18Th St
Harlem Branch
West 125Th St
8Th Ave
Horace Pell
Fletcher—Emerson
Church of the Messiah
Robert Collyer
Ruth
J. Haven Emerson
Henry Martineau Fletcher
the Woodlawn Cemetery
Borough of
Bronx
New York City
Madison Suvara
Manhattan
Ashheimer
Iosa
Jonth
Arnoly Catharine
Arthen
Helen
Anderson
Andrew
F W. List
Ames
Brant
Nellie G
BE. Loth
Butler
Louisa
Bonefer
Mary
Bartotti
Francesca
Baxter St
Behrenfuss
Godel
Behan
John
Sale
OG Bell
Uo Becker
Joseph
Foster
Maria
Steaweee
Gethino
Gallagher
Chas
Uth St
Goggin
Greenwald
Milda
Ellis Island
Gasto
Carlos F
Ene Hess
Jacob
St Hen
Chin
Pell St
Tee
Hartman
William
Hastings
Samuel
Hepham
Tessie
Hoch
Carl Otto
Perry St
Jospe
Cillie
Madison St
JC Jhnson
Allen J
W. Sist
Kuntz
Lena
Fox St
Keating
Water St
Lacey
Lacastro
Rosina
L'Abbate
Elizabeth Stereet Levi
Edward
Lexington
Marcus
Clara
Delancey St Saeee
Moseley
Sullivan St
Masterson
Mastriano
Marta
Leroy
Waeee Murphy
Edna L
Amsterdam
Annie
Munday
Seeee Oon McDowell, R
Manhattan St
McGrath
Willie
E. 25Th St
McKenna
Margaret
Michael
Avenue A
Parnogui
Madison
Susan
el Peckham
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Price
Henry J
Seeee
Reich
Rosie
Romant
Josephine
Rafferty
Rudberg
Bessie
Clinton St
Richards
J. W
Sarah
Goerck St
Wawee
Swinem
Jane A
Jane
Weissberger
Nettie
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Carolina
Johanna
Zerves
Neusia
East End Av
Alberts
Ida
Catharine J
Bainbridge Or
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Pulaski St
la Farrell
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Gray
Arthur
Baltic St
Gedney
Gates
Hawkins
Catharine
K. Co. Hosp
Hart
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Keiner
John M
Vernon
Kopf
Chauncey St . Kraeft
Herman
Foot
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Knapp
Linden
K. Co
Lurry
Augusta
Mc Lee
Kings County
Wiemaee
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Flora
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McKean
Patrick
Navarra
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M. FE
Noll
Mamie
Hemiock St
O'Neill
Warren St
Weeee Puzen
Aneli
Marey
Rorse
Anna Ease
Ross
Martin
Ruhl
Margarethe
Scholes St
Eoswee Sloe
Ris
Anthony
Union St
Saunders
Anna M
Shuman
Jefferson
Settele
Robert
Bushwick
Carroll St
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S. Elliot Place
Josep
Grand St
Seibert
Loretta
Tartier
E. Eleanore
Bedford
Tarbowsk I. A
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