Ohio Day at Buffalo Showers Praise on Governor Nash
Ohio day at the Pan American exposition drew distinguished visitors and a packed crowd in Buffalo. Governor Nash and Senator Hanna received praise as Charles W. Baker of Cincinnati delivered remarks on Ohio’s heritage, industry, and leadership in commerce and education.
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Ohio
Buckeye
Temple of Music
Tofchowk Fiov
Nash
Lth Ghio
Lirecoln Parkway
Pate
Milouca
Senator Henna
NJ Adams
Commuittee Cu Xtite
Gov
Nasheet
Senator Foraker
Mans
Ohio Party
Soen
David 3. Ryan
Columbus
Bishop Arnett
Wilherforce Oniversity
Mimmi
Genesra Johnstone
Buchanan
John G. Milburn
Charles W. Baker
Cincinnati
Toledado
Ohtfo
Arcadiaa
Averfiow
Uwle
Quilo
Ghia
Texas
Vuregon
New York
Keystone
Ufe
Johnstone-Dishop
Emimell Tompkins
Senator Hanna
United States
Fastest Time Ever In Detroit Trotting Race
Crescets owned and driven by George H. Ketcham of Toledo won the free-for-all trot at the Detroit Driving Club on Krasse Point Thursday afternoon. He set a new fastest heat 2:05 and then broke the world race record for trotters in the next heat, defeating Charlie Herr driven by Kelly of Lexington who finished second.
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Detroit
Mich
Duty
Crescets
George H. Ketcham
Toledo
Detroit Driving Club
Krasse Pointe
Charlie Herr
David Cahill
Lexington
Kelly
Crescens
Uinlil
Chinese in America Population Figures From Census
Washington July 19 preliminary statement of the Chinese population from the 12th census shows about 250000 Chinese in the United States. Some 73 percent reside in western states and territories, down from 84 percent in 1900. California alone had 4573 in 1890, a drop to 4573 in 1900.
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Washington
Merriam
United States
States
Civil control returned to military in Cebu Batangas
The United States civil commission reports after three months in Cebu and Dohol and Batangas Luzon that due to incomplete pacification the districts are backward and undeserving of civil administration, so control is handed back to military authorities.
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Manila
United States Civil Commission
Cebu
Dohol
Batangas
Luzon
Ecuadorian consul general assassinated in Valparaiso
The Ecuadorian consul general in Valparaiso, AL Amiag Sanchez, was murdered Thursday in the city center. He was shot and stabbed and his ears were cut off. Authorities suspect enemies of the Alfaro administration. several Ecuadorians have been arrested. Additional reports mention unrelated events in Johannesburg and ongoing inquiries under oath.
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Valparaiso
AL Amiag Sanchez
Alfaro
Jin
Ecuador
Governor Proclaims Day of Prayer as Missouri Faces Record Heat
On July 22 in St Louis a heat wave matched records with 106 degrees in the shade and higher in sunlit areas. Gov Dockery urged fasting and prayer for drought relief, with churches nationwide joining in and similar proclamations noted in Chicago and other cities. Prostrations occurred but no fatalities were reported in several locales as heat waves battered Midwestern towns.
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St. Louis
Gov. Dockery
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Charles N. Hardin
Gow
Alm
Dockers
Fallawa
Commonwealth
Chicago
Judy
Freeport
Omaha
Zelista
Mercure
G& P
Madison
Wis
Washburn Observatory
Burlington
Iowa
Chariton
Fairfield
Mstummua
Murray
Middletown
Int
Herthsburg
Sioux City
Dubuque
Reokuk
Frightful Heat Wave Hits Burlington and Southeast Town
Strong winds and extreme heat gripped Burlington and surrounding areas on Sunday. Temperatures reached 10 degrees? and statewide readings included Charlton 107 Fairfield 105 Ottumwa 110 with hot winds worsening conditions.
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Burlington
Charlton
Fairfield
Ottumwa
May Be General Tie Up In Wholesale Trade
San Francisco July 22 A general tie up of wholesale and retail trade may develop Monday if the Draymen s Association and Brotherhood of Teamsters reach an agreement.
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San Francisco
Draymen’ S Association
Brotherhood” of “Teamsters
Secretary Root Inspects Western Military Posts
Secretary Root accompanied by Gen Gillespie and Col Randol returned to Washington after inspecting posts in the western region. The group toured facilities and reviewed artillery and engineering operations, reporting findings to officials.
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Washington
Root
Gillespie
Randol
Sto
Mrs. Kruger Dead At Pretoria Following Family Tragedy
Mrs. Kruger wife of ex President Kruger dies after long separation from her husband and the death of her daughter Mrs. Smithy. At her bedside were Mr. Eloff and other Kruger relatives. In London the news reached Mr Kruger in the evening via Hilversum telegraph hours. Public tributes and editorials express sympathy for the aged leader in his bereavement.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Heymans
Boeschoten
Krier
Hilversum
Transvaal
Free State
Mira Kruger
Krurer
China not repentant in Ti en Tsin as wires cut
European observers say the prevention of renewed trouble rests on firm European and American actions. In Ti en Tsin the mood is that China remains unafraid and unreconciled. Tai Hung Chang reportedly adopts an offhand tone toward a provincial official and talks of ousting the authorities as telegraph lines are cut again.
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Europe
United States
China
Tai Hung Chang
General Samuel K. Cushing Dies in Washington
Union-era officer Samuel K. Cushing US S A retired commissary general of subsistence died in Washington on Sunday. He entered the military academy from Rhode Island in 1835 and served through the Civil War, earning brevet major. He joined the commissary branch in 1853 as a captain and rose to brigadier general and commissary general of subsistence before retirement.
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Washington
Samuel K. Cushing
S.A
Military Academy
Rhode Island
Saloons Closed in Ft. Scott by Court Injunction
The district court in Ft. Scott Kansas issued an injunction ordering all town saloons closed, and the order has been obeyed. Three local ministers and church members gathered evidence by visiting saloons and purchasing whisky and beer leading to suits against each keeper and building owner for violating the relevant liquor law.
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Ft. Scott
Kan
Collision Damages Two German Vessels Near Flushing
The North German Lloyd steamer Weimar, en route from Antwerp to Adelaide via Southampton Genoa and Naples, collided with the German steamer Caesar from Jorail and Galatzinward bound for Antwerp. Both ships were damaged and the Caesar was beached at Wellington near Flushing.
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Flushing
Weimar
Formes
Antwerp
Adelaide
Southampton
Genoa
Naples
Caesar
Jorail
Wellington
Senator Clark Invests in Russian Copper Venture
St Petersburg July 22 United States Senator W F Clark with Kiev capitalists forms a copper company with 15 million roubles capital Clark contributing 12 million roubles Director M Marpetin. Clark plans to visit the government of Compalstinsk to inspect the mines there.
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St. Petersburg
United States
W. 4. Clark
Novoe Vremia
Kieff
Clark
M. Marpetin
Miss Carrie Determann Dies from Parlor Match Burns
Covington Kentucky July 22 Miss Carrie Determann aged 20 died after severe burns sustained when her clothing caught fire after stepping on a parlor match at her home. The incident occurred Sunday and she endured great agony before death.
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Covington
Carrie Determann
New Orleans Brewery Strike Affects Majority of Plants
New Orleans crews report a strike by 130 skilled workers across most breweries. The walkout centers on union recognition, with all but two breweries halting operations.
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New Orleans
Unions Organize McKeesport Tube Works Strike
The Amalgamated Association initiates 25 men from each department at National Tube Works in McKeesport, aiming to block the plant and affect 9,000 workers. Wellsville reports no change, while others prepare to bring in workers from Vanier Rift and East Liverpool amid rising tensions and planned resumption shifts. Police dispersed crowds as strikers gathered to protest and inspect nonunion workers arriving by rail.
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Pittsburgh
Lubernil
McKeesport
Tony
Tighe
Amalgamated Associations
Orpantsins
National Tube Works Co
Amalgamated Association
Wellsville
Vaneerrift
East Liverpool Reindy
Shaffer
Boston Iron and Steel
National Tube Movor
McNeesport
Dewees Wood
Meeesport
Pre Historic City Unearthed in Navajo Reservation
A vast pre historic city is reported found between Durango Colorado and Farmington New Mexico on Navajo lands. The site includes a large palace with about 1009 apartments and a stone castle with 100 apartments. Woodwork and relics of value were recovered and sent to the Smithsonian Institution.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Durango
Col
Farmington
Ncm
Land Department
Santa Fe
Smithsonian Institute
Wind Storm Destroys Roof at Second Baptist Church
A wind storm during Sunday services at Second Baptist Church in Columbus Mississippi unroofed the building and caused injuries to several attendees though none seriously. Damages are extensive and worship resumed in temporary facilities.
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Columbus
Miss
Second Baptist Church
Actors in Nashville hangings for murder in jail
Nashville July 19 a hangings held at the county jail for murder. Participants were Pabe Nattier Duson Thompson and Abe Petway all colored. Executions witnessed by officers press representatives and a few others.
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Nashville
Tenn
Pabe Nattier
Duson Thompson
Abe Petway
New York Auction Sells Name in West 57th Deal
Capt. Putnam Bradlee Strong sold his father's old name at No. 12 West Fifty-seventh street for 1400 dollars. The sale of the home explains the financial end of his trip with May Yoke. Young Strong receives one half of this sum.
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New York
Putnam Bradlee Strong
No. 12 West
Fifty-seventh Street
Young Strong
Woman Holds Reform in Leavenworth Policy Shop Raid
Mrs. Mary E. Dickens attacked a policy shop in Leavenworth Kansas with a hatchet. She smashed three policy wheels into a hundred pieces. motive tied to gambling in the shop.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Mary E. Dickens
John Reachlers Policy Shop
Collar Cutters Strike Teacher Troy
Workers at Collar Cutters halt operations amid push for better wages and conditions. Union organizers claim momentum as employees rally in Troy and neighboring towns seeking a new contract.
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Troy
X.Y Daly
Pega
Race Trouble in Cleveland Miss Lynching Fallout
At 1 36 a band of armed Negroes rode into Cleveland Mississippi and halted a party of three white men. They fired rifles injuring two and killing one. Bodies were found outside town and several others were hurt. The violence followed the lynching of Jesse Phillips earlier that night. Squads patrolled the streets until daylight amid feverish excitement.
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Cleveland
Miss
Nother
Jesse Phillips
Lightning Strikes Vessel in Lake Michigan Fire Sinks Crew Missing
A large schooner or steam barge was struck by lightning during a Sunday storm near Green Island Wisconsin and burned then disappeared. The light keeper at Menominee saw the blaze, the fire tug responded, but no wreckage or survivors were found amid heavy seas.
Cable Car Wrecks In Chicago Injuring Nine
In Chicago on Sunday a Madison avenue cable car wreck left nine passengers seriously injured and several others bruised. The grip car suddenly stopped due to a defective cable rope, causing the trailer to crash into the rear with great force and throw passengers from their seats.
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Chicago
Madison Avenue
Seven Women Raid Eldorado Tent Sale of Bottled Beer
Seven women led by Mrs. H. T. Grover the W C T U raid a tent run by Busch in Eldorado Kansas July 22 and demolish a tub of bottled beer. They sample the liquor for the sheriff who orders the joint to stop. About five hundred people gather. a fellow jointist flees with stock after loading it into a wagon.
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Eldorado
Wan
H. T. Grover
Busch
Firefights and vigilance rise after string of Mattoon blazes
Eighteen fires in four weeks across Mattoon Alabama caused about 2.4 million dollars in losses. City authorities crackdown on gambling and vice. fires are suspected retaliatory. Vigilant committees and extra guards will patrol business and residential areas.
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Mattoon
Tragic Train Crash Kills Four Near Lebanon
A Montreal express collision on the Boston and Maine line just after midnight killed four men: James Goodwin of Hinsdale Massachusetts William Thurston of Percy Vermont Thomas Burns of Winooski Vermont and Eddie McCabe of Lebanon New Hampshire.
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Lebanon
X. OL
James Goodwin
Hinsdale
Mass
William Thurston
Percy
N. A
Thomas Burns
Winooski
Eddie McCabe
Montreal Express
Boston & Maine Railroad
Ice blockade slows Peary relief ship Erik from Turnavick
The Home reports Labrador coast blocked by ice fields, especially north, making Turnavick calls impossible and delaying the Peary relief steam er Erik from reaching its destination.
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St. Johns
N. F
Home
Labrador
Erik
Turnavick
Heat wave grips Northern Russia with extreme temps
In St. Petersburg on Sunday the temperature reached 117 degrees Fahrenheit while Odessa saw 103. The heat backed by a mortality rate about 70 percent above normal accentuates the regional health crisis.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Odessa
Duffey Wins 100 Yard Dash World Record at Leicester
Arthur Duffey of Georgetown University won the 100 yard dash at Leicester in 9.45 seconds, a world record, beating Scotland’s amateur champion McLean by two yards. The event occurred on Saturday, with Duffey finishing ahead of his rivals.
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London
Arthur Duffey
Georgetown University
Leicester
McLean
Scotland
Claims Against Thurley and Johnson Exceed 15000
Indianapolis July 19. H F Thurley and Louis E Johnson who ran a commission house at 210 East Maryland street have disappeared. Claims presented exceed 15000 and may rise by 5000 more. Four carloads of butter and cheese were attached in New York to satisfy creditors. Police were alerted to arrest the pair if seen in New York.
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Indianapolis
Ind
H. F. Thurley
Louis FE. Johnson
Commission House
East Maryland Street
Hurley and Johnson
Kansas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Hainois
Ohio
Missouri
Hurley and
Johnson
New York City
Quigley
Capt. Titus
New York
Hurley
Boys Run Down by Switch Engine at Hoyt avenue siding
Seven youths aged 15 to 18 sat on the track when a switch engine struck a cut of cars and crashed into the group. Two boys died, three more were seriously hurt, with names Harry Amstaedter 18 and William Wessling 18 among the victims. Raymond Pierson, John Anderson, and Daniel McGraw were injured. The incident occurred in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hoyt Avenue
Harry Amstaedter
William Wessling
St. Vincent Hospital
Raymond Pierson
John Anderson
Daniel McGraw
Would be assassin targets Flora night marshal
Flora Indiana July 20 A would be assassin shot at night marshal Thomas Collins across the street shortly after 1 AM. Locals say Collins oversteps for a small town office and anger over a cigarette ban may fuel plots against him.
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Thos. Collins
Flora
Lum
Ind
Thomas Collins
Collins
Jinits
Mich
Indiana crops eye rain to match last year's yield
Reports from Indiana counties indicate the corn crop, with rain within a reasonable time, may nearly equal last year's harvest. Early planted corn on high ground is tasseling and needs rain, while drought-damaged areas may not respond enough to saved yields.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Frederick S. Williams founder of the Sunday Times dies
Neath of Frederick W Williams of Lafayette, Ind., July 20 reports the founder and publisher of the Sunday Times died Friday morning after months of illness. Born April 1, 1848 in Lockport New York, he was son of Col John S Williams and studied at Notre Dame Georgetown College and Stuttgart. He founded the Sunday Times in 1879. In 1885 he moved to Washington as chief clerk when his father served as third auditor of the U S Treasury.
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Lafayette
Ind
Frederick 5S. Williams
The
Sunday Times
Lockport
N. Y
John S. Williams
Notre Dame
Georgetown Colege
Stuttgart
Germany
United States Treasury
Washington
Bridge Plant Burned In Indianapolis Fire
Fires destroyed the Indianapolis Bridge Co. plant and two Van Camp Packing Co. buildings in Indianapolis. Total loss about 75000 dollars, partially insured. Both plants occupied a full square, with damage occurring in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Bridge Co
van Camp Packing Co
Death of Dr. N. A. Hyde prominent Indianapolis minister
Indianapolis July 20 Dr N A Hyde died Friday at Ludlow VI He was the oldest minister in Indian apolis member of a dozen boards in city and county and one of the most prominent Congregational ministers in the country.
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Indianapolis
Ind
N. A. Hyde
Ludlow
Doctor Chandler Dies After Heat Stroke Return
Warsaw Ind July 20 Dr Joseph A Chandler died Friday night at age 73 from heat while returning from a professional visit. He was a veteran of the 152d Indiana infantry.
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Warsaw
Ind
Joseph A. Chandler
152D
Indiana Infantry
Grand Lodge of Colored Knights reelects leader in Anderson
In Anderson Indiana on July 19 the Grand Lodge of Colored Knights of Pythias adjourned. W te Porter of Indianapolis was re elected grand chancellor commander and Indianapolis was chosen for the next meeting site.
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Anderson
Ind
Grand Lodge of Colored Knights of Pythias
W. Te Porter
Indianapolis
Riot at Fairview Park Sparks Citywide Fear
A July riot in Indianapolis involving white Bungaloos and colored youths sent crowds fleeing to the pavilion. Police requested militia after officers were overwhelmed for two hours. Charles Daniels was shot in the neck and may die. Dozens injured including women and children amid a long-standing feud.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fairview Park
Park
Charles Daniels
Nero Boys
Goest Under Protest In Indiana National Guard Case
In Muncie Indiana on July 20 Company B of the Indiana national guard escorted Ira Dearth a post office clerk who resisted entering federal service. Dearth was forcibly removed from the post office by Capt Ritter's squad and will be taken before Judge Baker in Indianapolis to settle which department has authority in such cases.
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Muncie
Ind
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Ritter
Ira Dearth
Cattleman From North Dakota Seeks Wife in Anderson
Charles Wisner a North Dakota cattle man arrived in Anderson Indiana to find a wife. He told Elder Hawkins pastor of the Christian church he sold a carload of cattle in Chicago and is worth $40000. He criticized local women and will stay until a match is made.
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Anderson
Ind
Charles Wisner
North Dakota
Elder Hawkins
The
Christian Church
Chicago
Wisner
Trish
Moses
Thider Hawkins
Heat Saps Brigade Drills As Indiana Guardsmen Rally
On a 107 degree street heat in Indianapolis during brigade drill, 15 militiamen fainted and were carried away by ambulances but all are expected to recover. Eight thousand excursionists attended the camp at the state fairgrounds amid record heat. In Warsaw Indiana talks, packing 22 to 24 million cans of French peas will boost state wealth by about 0.8 million dollars this year.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Indiana National Guard
State Fair Grounds
Warsaw
Jaquith Sentenced for Life in Police Killing
Laporte Indiana July 20 three weeks ago Louis Jaquith was sentenced to life in state prison by Judge Rich ter for killing Policeman Samuel Cooper. Jaquith's wife was ruled insane and she has attempted suicide once.
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Laporte
Ind
Louis Jaquith
Richter
Laporte Circuit Court
Samuel Cooper
Friday Jaquith
Kokomo Pastor Asked to Resign Over Worthless Check
The United Brethren congregation in Kokomo requests Rev. W. M. Korstedt resign after he accepted a counterfeit check left by an alleged friend to rebuild the church and parsonage. the check proved worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
The
United Brethren Church
Kokomo
W. M. Korstedt
Indianapolis Fight Ends with Knife Wound in Saloon
Indianapolis July 22 Sunday evening William Morris struck Edward Muret in a saloon. Muret received a knife thrust that penetrated his left lung. He was taken to hospital in apparently dying condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
William Morris
Edward Muretr
Pardon Denied in Beating Murder Case
Mrs Elizabeth J Tea of Battleground received a Durbin letter stating the governor will not grant clemency for William H Lee who murdered her husband in 187. The note was dated Lafayette Indiana July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Lafayette
Ind
Elizabeth J. Tea
Battleground
W. T. Durbin
Wm. H. Lee
Pioneer Coal Man Dead in Washington Indiana
Joseph Cabel senior member of Cabel & Kauffman Mercantile Co and Cabel Coal Co died suddenly Friday afternoon at age 82. A pioneer in developing Southern Indiana bituminous coal fields, he was a prominent figure in the local industry.
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Washington
Ind
Joseph Cabel
Cabel & Kauffman. Mercantile.Co
Cabel Coal Co
Be’ Wwags
uIndiana
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