Baseball results and a Polo Grounds incident headline
Baseball scores yesterday show Pittsburgh 2 New York 6 in the National League and Detroit 2 Cleveland 1 and Philadelphia 4 Chicago 2 in the American League. A rowdy incident at the Polo Grounds saw outfielder Jones assault the umpire Emilie, leading to a season-long suspension. A rain-delayed game left the series with New York sweeping the eventful matchups as field conditions deteriorated.
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National League
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Borton
Pittsboro
Philadelphia
Polo Grounds
Jones
Emilie
Clarke
Beaumont
Leach
Bransfield
Ritchey
Pittsburg
O Browne
Taylor
Chesbro
Emslie
Fitteborero
St Louis
Mrockton
Kago
Beetenah
Washington
Louis
Baltimore
Newark Takes Third Straight From Buffalo In 12 Innings
Newark defeated Buffalo 12 to 7 in twelve innings as Thackara homered for Newark. The game stretched late due to clock issues with umpire Eagan, provoking a protest from manager Stallings. Attendance 2,832.
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Buffalo
Newark
Thackara
Stallings
Eagan
Buffaia
Abribpoa
Gettman
Weaver
Hayward
Jope
Law
Ib. c
Devlin
Atherton
Mwell
Milligan
Schrall
Nattress
McIntyre
Dalry. S
Hemming
Bouffalo
Amole
Grimshaw
Brain
McGemewell
Daly
Deviin
McGamwell
Rochester Splits Doubleheader With Jersey City
Rochester and Jersey City divided a doubleheader. In the first game Rochester won by a slim margin aided by Shoch error. Becker pitched steadily with Blake homering for Rochester. In the second game Rochester shut out Jersey City as McFarlan dominated. Halligan was ejected for argument with umpire McNamara.
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Rochester
Jersey City
Shoch
Becker
Blake
McFarlan
Halligan
McNamara
Abribpon
Hayden
Oaks
Phelps
Shindle
Francis
Bieke
Carr
McKean
Griffin
Dillon
Henry
Mack
McCann
Ester
Balisker
Butler
Rinn and McNamara
Oak
Woods
Oli
Henri
Ziemer
McAleese
Wa “ O
Mack.s
Barnett
Rochester Paw
Sercewese O Oo
Sersey City
Fra
Dow
Ruck
Rinn
Rain Ends Cincinnati Brooklyn Game at Washington Park
The final game of the series between Cincinnati and Brooklyn was stopped at the start of the second inning due to rain at Washington Park. Cincinnati led 4-0 in the first inning, and Brooklyn faced likely defeat before the rain halted play.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Washington Park
New Phase in Railroad Fight Between LI Railroad and Trolley
Long Island Railroad seeks injunction from Supreme Court Justice Dicker to stop Mineola Hempstead and Freeport Traction Company from interfering with railroad traffic, right of way, and property at Fulton street Hempstead. Papers filed in County Clerk's office. dispute centers on traffic control and access.
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Mineoola
Long Island
Long Island Railroad Company
Mineola, Hempstead and Freeport Traction Company
Supreme Court
Dicker
Tiffs
Fulton St
Hempstead
West Hempstead Wire Dispute With Rail Road Foreseen
A company sought an injunction to stop railroad interference with its wires at West Hempstead, but the Long Island Rail Road Company blocked the move, forestalling the action.
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Pany
West Hempstead
Long Island Railroad Company
Roamer Defeated in 2:14 Pace at Buffalo Grand Circuit
On August 6 at Buffalo the third day featured a six heat 2:14 pace where Roamer won the first two in 2:06 and 2:07 before Laconda edged him by a head in the third. Laconda finished 2:07. Zephyr won the 2:24 trot with a 2:11 record driven by Geers. Audubon Boy won the 2:06 pace with Scott Hudson driving two winners, and Anzella claimed the 2:10 trot with Edna Cook faltering in heat two.
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Buffalo
Roamer
Laconda
New England
Scott Hudson
Twinkle
Moquette
Zephyr
Geers
Shafter
Wentworth
McHenry
Chase
Ace
Audubon Boy
Beind
Anzella
Edna Cook
Paneee
Dulce
Millers Is
Hudson
Wilton Boy
McDonald
Oxford
Dodge
Sallie Handins
Mectiuire
Alfred Starr
Cahill
Twinkle Br
Mercury
i.Hudson
Tom Hal
Stahl
Br. H
Brodbines
Winfield Stratton
B. Bh
McGuire
Prince Direct
Carl Wilkes
Jorlisco
McConnell
B. H
Aeers
Pauline G
Snow
Miss Willimont
B. m
Antrim—Atwood
M. Sanders
Teers
Antezella
Spears
Dan Wilkes
Kitchel
Dr. Spellman
Erwin
Ruth M
J Miller
Audubon
I Bourbon Wilkes
Fannie Dillard
Br. Lh
Eos P Hetty
Killexs
Riley B
Blk. H
Erving
George Ch
Moser
Taconic and Ondawa Cup Open Handicap Tournament Begins
Open handicap event on the Ekwanok links in Manchester Vermont drew over fifty entries with forty two reaching the qualifying round. Dr Clark Burnham W Austin and W G Barnewall led with 82 gross. First round match play for Taconic and Ondawa Cups featured close matches and upsets as Clark Burnham Barnewall Clark and Austin advanced or exited in tight scores.
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Telegraph
the Tribune
Manchester
Edward C. Orvis
Clark Burnham
W. Austin
W. G. Barnewall
Dr. Burnham
Austin
Barnewall
C. M. Clark
Jasper Lynch
Clark
E. W
Cleghorn
A. P. Kelley
Lup
Ross
Na X. G. Cannon
Garden City
R. F. McQueen
Englewood
J. W. Johnson
Ardsley
George H. Thacher, Sr
Albans
R. Warne, Jr
Philadelphia C. C
J. B de Coursey
Ekwanok
Charles XN. Fowler, Jr
Chevy Chase
A. H. ©. Proctor
Rosedale
Toronto
Thorne
Taconic
H. L. Phillips
G. E. Robinson
W. G. Barnewell
E. W. Taylor
Co. M. Clark
G. A. White
G. L. Reilly
FL. Hanewinkle
S. G. Kittredge
S. Walton
A. L. White
A. W Black
H. W. Brown
Frank Clark
W. L. Gunther
George H. Thacher, Jr
R. H. Doughty
C. S. F. McCann
F.C Brown
A. P. Kelsey
D. Cleghorn
E. W. Clark
Reiches
KR. B. Leake
D. Bb. Martin
F. W. Tor
J. D. Foote
E. Wright
M. Dallett
Road to be completed and in operation soon says official
An official stated every effort is being made to finish the road and put it in operation promptly. He affirmed there is no reason to modify previous statements given at the hearings before the State Railroad Commissioners regarding the completion time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx Park
New-York Subway Company
Train wrecked by flood near Florence Colorado
A Rio Grande special passenger train with three hundred tourists bound for California derailed east of Florence after a wall of water eight feet high roared down Peck Creek. A brakeman warned passengers as cars were hurled from the track. a sleeping car saved by colliding with a farmhouse wall. No injuries reported.
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Florence
Col
Rio Grande
California
Swallows
Peck Creek
Here
J. G. Roberts
Salida
Floods and cloudbursts devastate Colorado towns
Denver reports four cloudbursts across Huerfano County washing out rails and destroying bridges at Walsenburg La Veta and Huerfano station. Santa Clara floods ruin Deer Creek bridges while rail repairs begin. Manitou and Ute Pass suffer severe damage with Rainbow Falls wrecked and Canyon avenue waterlogged. Colorado Midland line destroyed Ute Pass. losses likely six figures.
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Denver
Huerfano County
Col
Walsenburg
Denver and
Rio Grande
la Veta
Huerfano Station
Santa Clara
Deer Creek
Rio Grande Company
Colorado
Tercio
Trinidad
Colorado and Wyoming
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Woodland Park
Ute Pass
Pass
Cascade
Rainbow Falls
Soda Springs Park
Canyon Ave
Colorado Midland
Yacht Atlanta Wrecked Near Michigan City Crew Saved
The Atlanta belonging to Columbia Yacht Club was driven ashore at Michigan City Indiana after strong seas. Four crewmen reached the pier and were rescued by ice saving crews as the yacht is likely a total loss. They had sailed from St Joseph toward Chicago at 6:30 PM before striking a sunk breakwater pier in foggy conditions.
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Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Michigan City
Ind
Atlanta
Columbia Yacht Club
St. Joseph
Chicago
Rescued Immigrant Passengers Face Mixed Fate
Commissioner Williams formed a special board to review sixty passengers from the Italian steamer Sardegna, brought to Ellis Island. Most are destitute after a perilous Cape Verde voyage. authorities await Washington’s guidance on whether to land, deport, or assign care from the immigrant fund.
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Williams
Cape Verde Islands
Ellis Island
Cape Verde
Murray
Moller
Washington
Providence
Rhode Island
Coronation smoker for cricket clubs invited
Arthur FE Readie president of the Metropolitan District Cricket League invites members of all New York cricket clubs to a coronation smoker at the Murray Hill Lyceum on Saturday evening. Prominent players from New York Brooklyn and New Jersey are expected to attend and participate.
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Arthur FE. Readie
Metropolitan District Cricket League
New York
Murray Hill Lyceum
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Nutley Golfer Park Trains Ahead of Garden City Open
Jack Park former Essex County champion trains on Yountakah links for October open at Garden City. He averages three practice rounds daily and recently teamed with Hobens in a notable display, going out in 29 and carding three consecutive threes on holes ten to twelve, distances 277 r 275 yards.
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Nutley
Jack” Park
Essex County
Yountakah Links
Garden City
Park
Hobens
Ss. L. Magie O
Nutley Links
New rapid transit railroad seeks cross street permits
The New York and Port Chester Railroad Company seeks court approval to cross highways in Pelham Larchmont Mamaroneck Rye Harrison and Port Chester as part of a Westchester rapid transit project. It must obtain New York city assent for Bronx crossings and court permission for other highway crossings. President Gottshall said Western agents are surveying county requests to avoid after building conflicts.
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New Rapid Transit Railroad
Westchester County
New York and Port
New York
Bronx
Gottshall
Tribune
New Rochelle
Mount Vernon
Supreme Court
Carpenter falls from Santos-Dumont building at Brighton Beach
George Toltz forty two of Brooklyn fell from the roof of the Brighton Beach airship enclosure at 5 PM sustaining skull fractures several broken ribs and internal injuries. He was taken to Coney Island Emergency Hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Toltz
Jefferson Sr
Brooklyn
Brighton Beach
Coney Island
San Francisco mining stock closes Aug 6 1900s data
The official closing quotations for mining stocks in San Francisco today list numerous miners with varied fractions and cents. Notable items include Alta, Alpha, Andes, Belcher, California properties, Crown Point, Gould & Curry, Imperial, Keel, Kentucky, Potosi, Sierra Nevada, St. Louis, Union Con, Utah Con, and others, all shown with small price moves and irregular decimals.
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San Francisco
Alta Ae
Justice
Paren
Kentucky
Ae Andes
Sandy Washington
Belcher
Rest & Belcher
Occidental
Potosi
Daring Train Robbery Near Marcus Shocks Illinois
A bold train robbery occurred near Marcus on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line five miles north of Savanna. Six masked men boarded the engine and express car, blew open the safe with dynamite, and fled after one robber was killed. The express car and engine were abandoned. passengers unharmed. A special citizen patrol pursued, with the dead robber left on the track. The Bertha Mooney account from Lacrosse details the dramatic hold up and escape, including the robber’s masked appearance and a potential identification.
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Mount Carroll
Marcus
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Savanna
Little Station
Mississippi
Iowa Central
Grinnel
Gilman
Towa
A. L. Jacobs
William Ryl
Lacrosse
Wis
Burlington
John E. Mooney
Minneapolis
Robbery on Chicago Burlington Line Ends in One Fatality
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Rail robbery on Train No. 7 near Marcus Illinois left one robber dead about a mile north of Marcus. Six suspects were involved. Only 2009 dollars in silver were taken from the express car after a dynamite blast. The express messenger was rewarded with a 1000 purse for bravery by Burlington and Adams Express. None of the crew or passengers were harmed.
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South Switch
Marcus
Savanna
North Switch
Burlington Road
Adams Express Company
Byl
Salt Production Surges in United States in 1901
Washington Aug 6 Salt production in the United States reached a record level in 1901 with 20,966,561 barrels of 280 pounds each, despite a 1.5 percent decline from 1900. Michigan led output at 7,729,441 barrels, followed by New York, Kansas, and Ohio. domestic production rose to 93.45 percent of consumption as imports dropped. Exports mainly leave from San Francisco to Central America, Mexico, Hawaii, Japan, and Asiatic Russia.
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Tribune
Washington
United States
Joseph Struthers
United States Geological Survey
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Kansas
Lah
California
United Kingdom
West India Islands
Italy
San Francisco
Central American States
Mexico
Wealthy youth claims Philadelphia lineage in yacht case
John H. Langton, jailed in New Rochelle on charges linked to a yacht theft, claims to be the son of a Philadelphia millionaire worth about 6 million dollars. He refused to name his father, saying his family is wealthy and respectable. He gave the sloop Pelican as collateral after a failed check and asked for time to contact his father who was away.
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John H. Langton
New-York
Philadelphia
Langton
Coney Island
Bath Beach
Mr. Waldorf
John E. Millard
New Rochelle
Seventh National Bank of New York
Pelican
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS OF THE DAY
A list of notable guests at major New York hotels includes D A Rees of Pittsburg, M Bowrgen of New Orleans, T L Huston of Havana, T Howard Biles of Glasgow, H Mars ton of Boston, P S Fairfield of Rutland, J M Shaw and M E Ailes of Washington, James Longstreet Jr, Captain Douglas McCaskey, Joseph R Edson, J Goodfellow and J B Lyon, Robert Lindsay, D G Kerr, Craig McClure, Spencer Borden Jr, George Eckert, C A Stickney, Nitohe of Tokyo, and others visiting or staying at Imperial, Majestic, Manhattan, Waldorf Astoria, Plaza, and other prominent hotels.
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Albemarle
D. A. Rees
Pittsburg
Astin
M. Bowrgen
New Orleans
T. L. Huston
Havana
Cambridge
T. Howard Biles
Glasgow
Empire
H. Marston
Boston
P. S. Fairfield
Rutland
Fifth Avenue
J. M. Shaw
M. E. Ailes
United States Treasury
Washington
Grand
James Longstreet, Jr
Douglas McCaskey
Joseph R. Edson
Hoffman—J. ©. Goodfellow
U. S
J. B. Lyon
Albany
Holland
Robert Lindsay
Cleveland
Dd. G. Kerr
Imperial
Craig McClure
Spencer Borden, Jr
Fall River
George P. Eckert
Philadelphia
C. A. Stickney
St. Paul Majestic
Dr. Nitohe
Tokio
Japan
Manhattan
E. H.C. Lentze
Sir William and Lady van Horne
Montreal
Richard L. Garrett
J. Peabody
Worcester
A. Barry Bacon
Marlborough
E. H. Pope
Murray Hill
George Eccles
Norwich
N.Y Victoria
H. A. Tuttle
Minneapolis
Justo Camillio d’Alvarez
A. V. McDonald
M. P
Toronto
W. Maddie
St. Paul
Waldorf-Astoria
Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
Zw Elder
Clayton Hillyer
Hartford
A. H. Mellinteck
Wilkesbarre
Departure of two Tribune Fresh Air parties
Republican District Committee announces two Fresh Air party departures for the XXV Assembly District. Notices detail plans for band concerts at Madison Square Hamilton Fish and East River parks at 6 PM.
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Tribune Fresh Air
Republican District Committee
Hith
East Eighty
First-St
Madison, Square
Hamilton Fish and
East River Parks
S P
Carrier pigeon with leg tag spotted near Central Bank Building
A carrier pigeon marked No. 47 1992 with a tab on its leg has been seen flying around the Central Bank Building area at Broadway and Pears, suggesting it wandered from home after several days. The Union Republican Club of the XXXVth Assembly District schedules its annual excursion to Raton Point for Saturday afternoon, August 11. Announce rents. Missoula Totonka. Two New Dollars. B and W. Money loaned to responsible individuals without security. Confidential, 150 Nassau St. N. Y. Office 729.
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Central Bank
Broadway
Pears
Union Republican Club
Raton Point
Nassau St
N. Y
Marine Intelligence Miniature Almanac Entry
Maritime data lists sunrise and sunset times, moon phase, and high water marks for Sandy Hook Governor Island and Hell Gate with two tides listed for morning and afternoon. The fragment provides precise daily solar and tidal details but lacks a complete narrative.
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Sandy Hook
Gov. Island
Hell Gate
Outgoing Steamers Port of New York Aug 6 1902 Arrived Mesaba
Port of New York Wednesday August 6 1902 ship news shows Steamer Mesaba a British vessel under owner Lowe arrived from London July 26 with cargo.
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Port OF
Mesaba
Lowe
London
Moise
Movements of steamers and foreign port arrivals
The list details steamship movements and arrivals including Majestic sailing to Liverpool from New York, Peninsular reaching Leixoes, Deutschland and other ships sailing from Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bremen, and Southampton, with routes to New York, Liverpool, St Petersburg, and various Atlantic ports.
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Jefferson
Norfolk
Newport News
Siglo
New Orleans
Raku Standard
Flushing
Comanche
Charleston
Jacksonville
Alamo
Galvestom
Leon
Nor
Port Antonio
Celtic
Liverpool
Gravesend Bay
Philadelphia
Southampton
Auguste
Trieste
Port Tampa
Queen Louise
Hirago
Washington
Fluminense Bry
Para
Colon
Skerryvore
Queenstown
Majestic
Bri
Smith
New York
Brow Head
New-York
Leixoes
Peninsular
Battencourt
Fayal
Shields
Deutschland
Paildort
Rotterdam
Rosefield
McFee
Pensacola
Butt of Lewis
Nicolai
Copenhagen
Sth
St Hubert
Wardel
Fernandina
St Petersburg
Cherbourg
Kaiserine Theresia
Ger
Weyer
Antwerp
Bremen
Queenslant
Bric Gray
Singapore
Marconi Co Receives Vessels Via Sagaponack Offices
The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company announces it can receive and transmit messages through Postal Telegraph Cable Company offices to vessels using its system via Sagaponack Long Island. It will report vessel movements to shipping agents boards of trade and individuals. Rates information available at Bridge Street New York City or Postal Telegraph Cable Company offices.
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Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Sagaponack
Long Island
Boards of Trade
Bridge Street
New Toa O City
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American League
Mullin
Buelow
Wiltse
ST. Louie
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Smith and Bemis
Waddell and Schreck
Patterson and McFarland
Carrick and Clark
Connecticut League
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Meriden
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TION
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Lake Michigan
Nutley, N. J
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Port Chester
Westchester Supreme Court
Gottshaw
Santos-Dumont Building
Nan Francisco
Mississippi River
Ber
Mr. Mooney
Express
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Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail
Willionaires
New-Rochelle
Home News
New York City
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Totonka
B&w
Marine Intelligence
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Seand-Am Nicolai II
Allan-State
Eee
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la Touraine - Havre
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Merican
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Santiago
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Gibar
Rendam Oe
Tiny Hol- Am Vaderland Antwerp
Red Star Pripoli
el Sud
Morgan Ponce San Juan
A Ny&pr
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Leyland Zulla
Curacao
Red Dollars
Tuly Scamp & Holt Proteus
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Shipping News
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Red Star
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Hayti
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Rocers, Peet & Company
Cor. Warren
City Hall
4Th Ave
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Shannon
Nie
Band 1
ANCIE
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Keith
Floating Roof Carden Co
BNO
Academy OF
Mt Ste
14Th St. & Irving
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Mats
Wed
Aradise Roof Gardens
State
Bargain Met
BIG Vaudeville
Creature & Band OF
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68Th Street
THE
American Institute
West HD Street
WM. T. Peoples
Atlantic Transport Line
Bar
Pennsylvania
Spliedt
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Plymouth
Yolun
Sorensen
Mader
Port Limon
United Frat Co
Arived
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Segua
Denas
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Murson
el Rio
Parker
J T van Sickle
Eamer Arapahoe
Bearse
Harleston
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Avery
H Mallory Co
Valencia
Grommeyer
Cape Haytien
St Marc
Gonaives
Port Au Prince
Goave
Jeremie
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Tacmel
Santa Martha
Hamburg American Line
Bar &T
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Garvin
Azua
San Donia City
Macoris
Sendhez
Samana
Plata
Monte Crist
Turks Island
William PC & Co
Hannover
Jacobs
Benefactor
Mise
William F. Clyde & Co
Boas
Miise
Old Dominion 5S Co
Vidar
Nory
Cardenas
Carbarien
Munson
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co
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