Ex Gov. Taylor urged to surrender after Goebel murder indictments
Franklin county grand jury indicts ten people for complicity in Goebel murder. Gov. W O Taylor is named an accessory to the crime in a parallel set of proceedings. Ex Gov Bridhey’s counsel predicts prompt surrender if indicted. The case unfolds as pressure mounts over a high profile political murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Franklin County Grand Jury
William Goebel
Henry R. Youtsey
James Howard
Henry Howard
Warland Whittaker
Callow Dick" Combs
Caleb Powers
John L. Powers
Chas Finley
W. H. Culton
F. Wharter Golden
Kys
W. O. Taylor
Wiliam Goebel
Green Gobbfen
John Davis
Circuit Court
Cantril
Here
Washington
Tay- Tov
Franklin County
Giorbel
Taylor
Supreme Court
Uy Pertons
Beckham
W. OO
Brardley
Fiov
Gov Taylor
New York
Gov. Taylor
Gav. Taylor
Death of Jonson J. Cooke reported in Mexico
News from Acatisa Oaxaca Mexico confirms the killing of Jonson J. Cooke who led a railroad construction gang. He was standing with six men when a bandit rode up and fired multiple shots. His father, former Maverick County Texas sheriff, has notified Mexican authorities.
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Eagle Pasa
Tex
Jonson JL. Cooke
Acatisa
Oaxaca
Mexico
Cooke
Young Cooke
Maverick Country
Texas
Mrs Haskell Dies During Visit at Michigan City
Mrs Caroline K Haskell longtime Chicago donor to the University of Chicago and city charities died Saturday in Michigan City Ind She founded Haskell hall and the Haskell Oriental museum and endowed 50000 to the Hahneman hospital in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. EK. Haskell
Chicago
Caroline K. Haskell
University of Chicago
Michigan City
Ind
Haskell
Haskell Hall
Haskell Oriental Museum
Hahniman“ Hospital
Rev. Charles Beecher Dead in Georgetown Home
Haverhill April 23 Reverend Charles Beecher brother of Henry Ward Beecher died Saturday at his daughter Mrs Noyes home in Georgetown. He was 84 years old and the youngest of the Beecher family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beecher
Haverhill
Mass
Henry Ward Beecher
We “Noyes
Georgetown
Beecher
Unclear OCR item from Constantinople dated April 23
Fragmentary report from Constantinople mentions demands and compensation but lacks clear names or events. Readable phrases include Americas demands and a porte station reference, with incomplete attribution and context.
Deadly Forest Fires Threaten Lumber Camps Near Keiths
In southeastern Manitoba forest fires surge along the railroad. A delayed train confirms extensive destruction at Keiths and Boehanans camps with many men missing or feared dead. The blaze, driven by wind, razed a three mile swath. Water facilities were consumed and horses perished amid heavy property losses.
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Winnipeg
Man
Keith
Vassar’s
Boehanan
Starts for Porto Rico
Washington April 22 The U S Dolphin pushed off from the Washington navy yard in drizzle carrying Gee Allen of Porto Rico to his new post. Marines saluted and bands played Auld Lang Syne as Maj Dickins led a handkerchief waving crowd amids a parting salute. Captain Sutherland plans to reach San Juan in six days arriving on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
t @elock
U.S
Dolphin
Washington Navy Yard
Gee Allen
Maj
Dickins
Sutherland
San Juan
Porto Rico
Colombian Revolt Expands Across Central Pacific
Reports from Kingston and Tamateca say rebels hold Bocas del Toro Panama, with a British steamer chartered to move troops to the area. Coton seems threatened and Carthagenia excitement grows over a rumor Taranquilla may fall to insurgents.
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Kingston
Tamateca
Ad- Yiers
Colombia
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Coton
Bocas del ‘Fore
Carthagenia
Taranquilla
Diplomatic Replies Stir Hope for Settlement on American Claims
In Washington on April 21 Ali Fer rough Bey the Yarkish minister said he expects a government reply soon on American claims. He advocates an amicable settlement and contends Minister Strands erred by suggesting the sultan broke his promise, noting his diplomatic standing with the sultan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ali Ferrough Bey
Strands
Bud Ferguson Laughs Himself to Death After Win
St Louis on April 22 reports Bud Ferguson a 26 year old Negro died from a hemorrhage of the lungs on a street car after laughing at news that the St Louis team beat Pittsburg nine. He had won a large sum and told friends while en route home.
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St. Louis
Bud" Ferguson
Pittswiigh
Murder at a Church Door in Syracuse Aims and Wounds
On April 23 at St. Vincent de Paul’s church in Syracuse, John Hughes shot and killed his wife Hannah Hughes and wounded 11 year old Elizabeth Lyons as they left services. He then attempted suicide with shears at a friend's home nearby and was apprehended by police. Hughes and his wife had separated and the Lyons girl was struck by a stray bullet.
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Syracuse
NO OY
Tohn Hughes
Hannah Hughes
Elizabeth Lyons
Wears
St. Vincent de Paul’s Church
Aghes
Lyons
Queen Victoria Attends Service Then Drives in Dublin
On April 23 in Dublin Queen Victoria attended divine service at the vice regal lodge chapel and later visited St. Vincent's Catholic College. The afternoon brought unusually hot and sunny weather, akin to June.
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Dublin
Queen Victoria
Vice Regal Lodge
St. Vincent's Catholic College
British War Dept Negotiating For 10000 Horses
In Chicago on April 22 two British War Department representatives were negotiating at the stockyards for 10,000 horses for service in South Africa.
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Chicago
War Department
South Africa
Washington April Adan Statement Controversy
Dewey hesitates on issuing a political statement while advisers clash. Some urge prompt speech, others emphasize the adage Silence is golden as the admiral’s circle weighs the political timing and risk.
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Washington
Dewey
Disabled Steamer Towed Into Halifax Port
The British steamer Sir Garnet Wolseley, en route from Philadelphia to Cork, arrived in Halifax after being battered at sea. The vessel was towed in by rescue tugs and remains under assessment for damage.
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Halifax
N.S
Sir Garnet Wolseley
Philadelphia
Cork
Do Not Know We are emer Stand
The fragmentary text provides no clear event or named entities. It appears as a partial line with uncertain meaning and lacks readable facts to identify a person, place, organization, date, or outcome.
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Emer
Brabant's Relief Column Near Bushman's Hop Engaged
April reporting from Maseru notes Gen Brabant's relief advance reaching Bushman's Hop with Noere bolstered by two guns. The engagement began at sunrise, with heavy rifle fire and artillery exchanges as Boer positions withstand British pressure toward Wepener.
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Maseru
Basutiland
Brabant
Bushman's Hop
Darabant
Wepener
Boer Guns Were Hard At Work All Day Yesterday On Col. Dalgety
Col. Dalgety
Col Dalgety
Londen
The
Daily News
Lorenzo Marques
Dewet
Pretoria
Kroonstad
Johannesburg
Tenden
Times
Free State
Riggaursberg
Streams
Klerksdorp
London
Kimberley
Morning Post
Frankfort
Klipham
Jamimersburg
Bloemfontein
Japanese Refugees Denied Entry to United States
In Seattle on April 22 thirty of 526 Japanese aboard the steam ship Dio Jun Maru were refused admission by the commissioners. If a board of inquiry concurs, they will be sent back to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
United States
Japan
Verdict in Bowen killing finds involuntary manslaughter
Found Her Genuity reports Alma Bowen was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Marty Det ribaugh in Middlebourne West Virginia. She received six months in the penitentiary and a fine of 25 dollars.
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Middlebourne
Alma ‘Bowen
Marty
Detribaugh
Sand
Principal Tepleim Havas Havana
No clear event details found. Readable fragments mention a principal and Havana with sparse dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tepleim Havas
Havana
Cic
Rae
Deportation Ordered for 33 Japanese Laborers
Thirty three Japanese contract laborers who arrived aboard the Belgian King at San Francisco two weeks ago must return to Japan on the next Santa Fe steamer. Immigration Commissioner H. H. North confirmed the deportation ruling in Washington. The Nippon Maru arrivals are under examination with 214 already checked and 2,200 expected. Assistant Secretary Taylor requested three emergency assistants due to the surge in Orientals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Japan
H. H. North
Washington
Taylor
Treasury Department
Port Townsend
Wash
Mail Sacks Seized From Divine Healer Francis Troth
Boston April 21. Twelve sacks of mail addressed to Francis Troth the diving healer arrested on fraud charges have been impounded by the government under the fraud order. Many letters contain money for absent treatment and the amount is large. The sacks will be opened. addressed letters returned and other letters sent to the dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Francis Troth
United States
Washington
Grand Army pension bill moves from committee in Washington
The house committee on invalid pensions led by Rep. Sulloway reports Senate bill 2477 known as the Grand Army bill. It consolidates disabilities eligible under the 1890 act and raises the widow’s annual income to 250 dollars from 96.
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Washington
House Committee On
Sulloway
New Hampshire
House
Senate
Chicago to Start Municipal Telephone System Rival to Companies
Chicago plans a municipal telephone system starting with police and fire use and aimed at expanding into a metropolitan network. Proponents expect low rates and a cheap convenience, envisioning it as a rival to existing firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Mediation Seen as Path to Peace in Turkish Crisis
The Novoe Vremya argues in St. Petersburg on April 21 that the Porte can avoid reprisals by seeking friendly mediation from neighboring European states. It says intervention is possible under The Hague convention and would protect Turkey from entanglements while advancing peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Turkey
House Committee Substitutes Sherman Bill on Pacific Cable
The House Committee on Commerce adopted a Sherman bill as a substitute for the Senate Pacific cable measure. It would authorize private construction under government supervision, whereas the Senate bill provides for government construction and operation.
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Washington
House
Senate
Three Men Die in Ajax Packing Plant Blast
A Kawkawlin Michigan report says the Ajax dynamite mills packing house exploded killing three men Wm Weaver Ed Halligan and Wm Van Wasseler. They were blown to atoms in the blast.
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Detroit
Mich
Kawkawlin, Mich
Ajax Dynamite Mills
Wm. Weaver
Ed Halligan
Wm. van Wasseler
McGovern Beats Warren in One Round Featherweight Bout
New York April 21 Terry McGovern featherweight champion was awarded the decision over Tommy Warren of Brooklyn after a single round of a planned 25 round bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terry McGovern
WHS
Tommy Warren
Brooklyn
Bloodier Week in Manila War Its
Last week in the Manila area ranks as among the bloodiest of the war. Authentic reports count 378 Filipinos killed and 12 officers with 344 men captured, while Americans suffer 1 killed and 16 wounded in ambushes.
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Manila
Luzon
Pio del Pilar
San Miguel
Vilar
Latangas
Wonde
San Jose
Leutenant
Sergt
Ledoius
35Th Infantry
Datinag
Baleh
Nueva Carceras
Col. Smith
17Th Infantry
Montenegro
Smith
Col
Chinamey
Quiapo Market
McKinley Declines Chicago Dewey Celebration Invitation
President McKinley informs reception committee of the Dewey celebration that he cannot attend the Chicago festivities honoring Admiral Dewey. He expresses regrets and praises Adm. Dewey in his letter.
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Chicago
Dewey
McKinley
Adm
German Officers for Chinese Army
Berlin dispatch reports that German officers in Woo Chang have persuaded the Chinese governor general of Hoo tee to employ other German officers as army instructors in place of those dismissed.
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Berlin
Hamburger
Woo Chang
Hootee
American Telegraph Boy to Sail from Marseilles
James Francis Smith a telegraph boy from Philadelphia and New York schoolboys will sail from Marseilles on April 26 to deliver a sympathy message to President Kruger. He will meet Dr Leyds at The Hague before departure.
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Paris
James Francis Smith
Kruger
Philadelphia
New York
Marseilles
Leyds
Hague
Gen Gomez Arrives in Santo Domingo to Public Welcome
General Maximo Gomez arrived from Cuba and received a brilliant official and public reception. He landed to a salute from the fort and was met by committees at the landing. Streets were decorated in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomes
Santo Domingo
Maximo Gomez
Cuba
Haverly Granted Discharge in Bankruptcy in New York
John Haverly a theatrical and minstrel manager is discharged in bankruptcy in New York on April 3. The proceeding wipes out debts totaling 327 749 dollars.
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Haverly
New
Republican Convention in Pittsburgh Chooses Acheson
Delegates from the 24th congressional district met in Pittsburgh in April to select their candidate Hon. Pape Acheson at the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson Henominsted
Pittsburgh
Pas
Pape “Acheson
Congressional highlights from April sessions in 56th Congress
Senate debates over the Alaska civil code and naval appropriation bill dominate the week. Lawmakers discuss armor plate shipbuilding in government yards and surveys for Cuba and Porto Rico while issuing medals for naval actions and addressing Porto Rican civil affairs.
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Washington
Senate
House
Hoar
Massachusetts
Secretary of the Navy
North Atlantic
Spain
United States
West Indies
Cuban
Nouse
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Foraker
Lorenzo Danford
Ohio
Secretary of War
Perkins
Quas
Big Sandy River
Kentucky
Allahatchie River
Mississippi
Evan E. Settle
Ships Ordered Home From Isthmus After Stabilizing Crisis
The Philadelphia has reached Panama and will be ordered home, with the Detroit to follow from Chiriqui lagoon. Reports say revolutionary troubles on the isthmus have subsided, aided by the presence of American cruisers. The Detroit will sail soon to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for extensive repairs and decommissioning.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Panama
Detroit
Chiriqui Lagoon
Gulf
Navy Department
Portsmouth
N. H
Wealthy Milwaukee benefactor leaves $500000 to orphans
Milwaukee on April 22 reports the will of Samuel Howard leaving most of his estate valued at over 500000 in trust for the support maintenance and education of orphan children. He had no near relatives locally and had long supported similar causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Samuel Howard
Hepburn Announces Nicaragua Canal Bill Schedule
Representative Hepburn in charge of the Nicaragua canal bill says a definite arrangement has been reached. The bill will be considered by the houses on May 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hepburn
Industrial Fire Destroys Wilmot Plants in 1920s
A disastrous fire in Wilmot Wisconsin on April 22 wiped out every industrial plant in town. The sole fire protection was a bucket brigade. Loss is estimated at fifty thousand dollars, with insurance covering most of the damages.
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Wilmot
Wis
Indiana State Republican Convention Set for Wednesday and Thursday
Indianapolis April 23 The state Republican convention will be held Wednesday and Thursday with 1 454 delegates in attendance. Governors and leaders including Durbin Griffiths Posey Mogate Dodge Haggard Hanly and Senator Fairbanks figure in the planning. The platform likely endorses a large navy and merchant marine, opposes trusts, and notes the monetary change origin in Indiana. Nominations will be made Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Fairbanks
Bertridge
Mount
Iernly
State Committee
Hernly
Bigler
Goodrich
Moffett
Porto Rico
Durbin
Johann L. Griffiths
Frank Posey
Evansville
Enoch G. l Mogate
Danville
James Dodge
Elkhart
Haggard
Lafayette
Frank Hanly
United States
Beveridge
Hanky
Induana
Indiana to Purchase 16 Acres for Nancy Hanks Memorial Park
Gov. Mount and Nancy Hanks Memorial association members return from Lincoln City as Spencer County agrees to buy 16 acres. A small park will connect the hill where Mrs. Lincoln is buried to the public highway with a monument by Culver Construction Co. and fenced grounds to be maintained by a permanent committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mount
Nancy Hanks Memorial Association
Lincoln City
Lincoln
Culver Construction Co
Springfield
Spencer County
Indiana Knights Templar Elect Officers in Indianapolis
Indiana Commandery Knights Templar elects officers in Indianapolis on April 20 with Eugene W. Kelly of Muncie named grand commander Leonidas St Newby Knightstown as deputy grand commander Sidney W. Douglas Evansville as grand generalissimo Frederick Glass Madison as grand captain general Charles Goltra Crawfordsville as grand senior warden and Nathan L. Agnew Valparaiso as grand junior warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Knights Templar
Eugene W. Kelly
Muncie
Leonidas St Newby
Knightstown
Sidney W. Douglas
Evansville
Frederick Glass
Madison
Charles Goltra
Crawfordsville
Nathan L. Agnew
Valparaiso
Terre Haute Miners Return to Work Pending Pay Scale Settlement
Terre Haute Indiana April 2 The machine miners who quit work over alleged unfair scale adjustments have returned to work and will await a settlement. The miners union will settle the matter among themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Union
Milton J Abbott Dies After Barn Ladder Fall
Milton J Abbott, 80, wealthy resident of Converse Indiana, fell from a barn ladder and died from injuries suffered shortly after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Converse. Ind
Milton J. Abbott
Shi mer Wire Fence Co Closes Over Wire Shortage
Anderson Indiana April 23 The Shi mer Wire Fence Co the largest in the state shut down after failing to obtain wire from the American Wire and Steel Co leaving workers idle and the plant dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
Shimer Wire Fence Co
American Wire and Steel Co
Affidavit Alleges School Principal Assaults Student
John Wharton files an affidavit in Huntington Indiana alleging Joseph Saal principal of Lipton Street School choked Walter Wharton during punishment. The claim states the act nearly strangled the pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
John Wharton
Joseph Saal
Lipton Street
Walter
Saal
Democratic joint senatorial convention held in Lake City
In Wabash Indiana on April 21 the Democratic district convention for the Wabash and Eaton area was held at Lake City and was decided by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Euston ’ "Goritlin
Lake City
Podmore Family Tragedy Ends with Son Firing on Father
In Anderson Indiana on April 20 Edward Podmore shot and killed his father John Podmore after a violent confrontation at home. Edward said he acted to save his mother and himself as his father, intoxicated, attacked with a hatchet and glass. Mrs Podmore had filed for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
John Podmore
Edward Podmore
Ted
Ted Podmore
Red Mill
Tactics of the Trust in Glass Industry
In Muncie Indiana April 22 the American Window Glass Co. uses Belgian agents to lure glass blowers from independent factories to trust plants. The tactic empties independent shops like Converse and fills trusts such as Haring Hart in Muncie. The practice targets labor shortages and factory throttling, with agents active amid ongoing factory disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
American Window Glass Co
Combine
Converse
Haring-Hart
Wadsworth Nominated for Congress by Second District Republicans
In Vincennes Indiana on April 21 Republicans of the Second district nominated Hon Pete S Wadsworth of Washington for congress defeating Tren John C Chaney of Sullivan by a vote of 543 to 43. George Cook of Knox county was named state elector and Job Freeman of Linton Albert H Davis of Bedford were chosen delegates to the Philadelphia national convention. Resolutions endorsing McKinley administration and Cuba Philippine and Porto Rico policies were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Pete, S. Wadsworth
Washington
Congress
Tren
John C. Chaney
Sullivan
United States Attorney General
George Cook
Knox County
Job Freeman
Linton
Albert IL. Davis
Bedford
Philadelphia
McKinley
Miners Reach Settlement in Brazil Indiana
In Brazil Indiana a delegate meeting of black coal miners and operators ended the suspension of work by signing a contract. Miners concede the operators demand for semi monthly pay and 3 000 miners will return to work after a month out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Amelia Nelson Dies After Wardrobe Topples on Her
In Lafayette Indiana on April 20 3 year old Amelia daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Nelson died when a heavy wardrobe toppled while her father moved it dislocating her neck. She died about 39 minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laffayette
Ind
Amelia
Joseph Nelson
Gold Discovery Prompts New Mining Venture Near Conn
Geld has been found on farms owned by Albert Shuman Harvey Preble William Pease and Photas Parkes two miles west of Dillsboro near the Sales farm. The find follows earlier gold pays and a company has been organized to start mining operations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsboro
Ind
Conn
Albert Shuman
Harvey Preble
William Pease
Photas Parkes
Hat rule at First M. E. church in Wabash
Rev. Dr. Herrick announces hats must be removed by attendees at the First Methodist Church in Wabash Ind. The order, still supported by most congregants, is expected to spread to other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Herrick
Fire destroys Colon hotel at Culver Indiana
Culver Indiana April 22 The Colon ace hotel was destroyed by fire Saturday All the guests escaped Two saloons a restaurant and a barbershop were also destroyed The total loss is estimated at 16500 partially insured Incendiaries believed to have started the fire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
Ind
Colonace
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Bridhey
Aeecreen Valaein
Manitoba
Gov. Shien
Dauphin
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Ses. Brabant
Bushman’s Hop
Wepencer
Bishop
Orange Free State
Sfethuen
Swartzkopiesfontein
Boshof
San Franciscd
Pacific Cable
Dr. Leyds
East
Naval’ ‘Appropriatiom Bait
Mother of Lincoln
Clexe
Departe
Travelers’ ‘Protective Association
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