Floral Chair Parade Postponed as New Division Is Added
The Floral Chair Parade in Atlantic City is postponed to Friday August 15 due to late preparations and timing concerns. A children's go cart division with prizes will be added, and Mayor Stoy establishes a lost children bureau with matron Mrs. F S Smith to reunite youngsters at Youngs Pier with police and beach guards assisting.
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Atlantic City
Philadelthia
Stoy
Youngs Pier
F. S. Smith
Sousa Hosts Dinner For Hallie Rives On Shore Getaway
John Philip Sousa hosts Miss Hallie Erminie Rives at a dinner with the Camp and several guests. The Southern novelist, famed on the boardwalk, is celebrated as the “Queen of the Pen and the King of the Baton” during a diverting evening ending with a concert outing and toast. Rives shines again at a local shooting gallery where her rifle accuracy astonishes onlookers. A Westerner compliments her, suggesting she would rule as cowgirl queen in the West.
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John Philip Sousa
Hallie Erminie Rives
Miss Rives
J. P. Camp
Louisville
West
Five saloonkeepers arrested for selling liquor on Sunday in Atlantic City
Atlantic City buzzes over the arrest of five known saloon-keepers on Tuesday for Sabbath liquor sales. The public controversy centers on witnesses and a woman lawyer slated to prosecute, with local authorities and the Law and Order Society denying knowledge of spies. The Sunday sale issue remains unsettled, though conditions have improved from prior periods.
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Atlantic City
Law and Order
Saloonkeepers and Law Order Clash at Court Hearing
Tension rises as saloon keepers and Law and Order Society clash over actions this season. Rev Elijah Jenkins testified in Recorder's Court that a landlady offered him ten dollars weekly to withdraw his petition against her house. The landlady was discharged but police ordered to closely monitor the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Jenkins
Second Baptist Church
Recorder's Court
Jenkins
Honeymoon by Rail Gives Way to Automobile Party
Mr and Mrs A L Banker of Philadelphia, recently wed, swapped a rail honeymoon for a car trip across the state arriving here with three other horseless carriages carrying jolly Philadelphia partygoers. The group includes George Price S A Harnes Florence Murphy Marie Pomery George A Banker Arthur Conner William Sterling Charles Turner and B F Swentzel. They plan to stay several days to see the sights and enjoy their visit.
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A. L. Banker
Philadelphia
Quaker City
George Price
George F. Price, Jr
S. A. Harnes
Florence Murphy
Marie Pomery
Atlantic City Sees Big Midweek Excursion Day
Thousands of excursionists from Pennsylvania New Jersey and Maryland filled the boardwalk as a Retail Grocers Protective Association and Knights groups led a large midweek outing. Weather and beach activity drew crowds though rain tempered nightlife with limited hotel entertainment and packed piers.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Grocers’ Protective Association
Trenton
Grand Army of the Republic
Knights of Pythias
Salem
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Millville
Vineland
Franklin Fire Company
Chester
Golden Eagle
Bridgeton
Atlantic City
Pittsburg
Frederick
Harrisburg
Buffalo
Dunkirk
New York
Baltimore
Frackville
Reading
Spring City
Belvidere
Lehigh Junction
Lewistown
Niagara Falls
Kane
Rochester
Emporium Junction
Renove
Recently Arrived Philadelphians Register At City Hotels
List of numerous Philadelphians newly checked into local hotels including the Jefferson, Normandie, Oriental, Palmer House, Ponce de Leon, and others. Names span Mrs and Miss entries with families and couples, noting guests at multiple houses such as the Iroquois, Morton, Revere, St Charles, Royal Palace, Rudolf, and more.
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Aldine
R. Shoemaker
W. Shoemaker
Dennis
F. Read
F. Putman
E. Putman
Lizzie Deen
George Taylor
Kahn
Fisie Stokley
J. Hirshley
F. Greamer
J. D. Williams
Jefferson
Sidney Hellsoner
W. Schuller Kuehnles
Mias Huef
J. Thompson
H. Ashburner
Pops
Thomas McGrath
Paul Lases
Mra. McAvery
Morton
W. Fry
H. Turner
Palmer House
Miss Davis
Thomas Brown
George Jones
Pierrepont
J. Nipple
M. Lam
R. McAfee
A. Vogel
Ponce DE Leon
J. Qilley
M. Allen
M. Glading
John V. Gillaspy
Charles Glading
Revere
T. E. Bannan
K. Bannen
F. Clark
Sne
M.quinch
B. Cramer
W. Cramer
E. FE. Dutton
Bieteneousstte. Miller
Nash
R. Royal Palace
M. Feursbin
Liveright
Stockton
Rudolf—Fred Wohblfahrd
M. R. Lalor
George Bringhurst
ST. Charles
G. Remb
T. Shibe
J. Gavin
J. Fearon
Elvering
Henrys Row
Lathrop
Juryman censured in Curran saloon case
New Brunswick August 7. Alexander Stryker juryman in the Curran Sunday selling case was censured and threatened with contempt for visiting Curren's saloon and accepting a cigarette from the defendant.
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Philadelphia
New Brunswick
Alexander Stryker
James Curran
Curren
Hunterdon County Grand School closes after large crowd
Five thousand people attended the closing day's exercises of the Hunterdon County Grand School events in Ylemington New Jersey with crowds filling the area.
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Philadelphia
Ylemington, WN. J
Hunterdon County
Grand Soodiy Asters Ees
Grange leaders named from New England states
Jersey State Grange announces Mra F M Southland of Athol Centre Massachusetts Landy assistant steward of Massachusetts State Grange and William J Thomson of South China Maine lecturer of Maine State Grange among new appointees.
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Jersey
Mra
F. M. Southland
Athol Centre
Mass
Massachusetts
William J. Thomson
South China
Maine
Banker Die in Bicycle Collision Near Asbury Park
Stewart P. Stone paying teller at the First National Bank of Phillipsburg N J was struck by a bicycle ridden by Frank L Ten Broeck Jr son of the former mayor as he stepped from behind a trolley car Stone died from injuries at the scene He lived at the St James Hotel with his wife and six year old daughter.
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Asbury Park
Stewart P. Stone
First National Bank of
Phillipsburg
N. J
Frank L. Ten Broeck, Jr
Ten Broeck
Mr. Stone
Young Ten Broeck
St. James Hotel
Girls Attack Police Captain in Trenton Strike Riot
August 7 report from Trenton describes police and constables intervening as girl workers on strike at the American Cigar Company confronted authorities near the factory. Captain Hartman was nearly dragged from his buggy before officers scattered the crowd. Strikers and supporters marched to the plant, workers returned to duty earlier, and managers predicted the strike would end soon while Annie Post vowed it would continue until victory.
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Trenton
American Cigar Company
Hartman
Hartpian
Reebling Park
Cox
Annie Post
Thieves Target Shore Homes at Holly Beach and Wildwood
Sneak and porch thieves harass Holly Beach and Wildwood by the Sea, prompting cottagers to hire private watch men. Clara Galloway of Nine teenth and York streets, sister of Officer Edward M. Lyons, reported losses of chairs and rugs from her Wildwood seashore home. At 514 Woodland terrace West Philadelphia the Banks residence was entered in the owners’ absence, doors left open, with a list of stolen items to be reported when the family returns.
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Holly Beach
Wildwood-by-the-Sea
Clara Galloway
Nineteenth
York Streets
Edward M. Lyons
Twentieth
Jefferson Streets
Woodland Terrace
West Philadelphia
Banks
Highwaymen Stop Burlington Confectioner for Valuables
Edward Bowen a Burlington confectioner was stopped by two highwaymen on his way home around 11 last night. A revolver was used to compel surrender of valuables, including a gold watch and chain and a small amount of money.
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Philadelphia Times
Burlington
Edward Bowen
Congress Opens To Aid The Blind In Brussels
The International Congress for Improving the Condition of the Blind opened under royal patronage with delegates from many European nations. The meeting aims to study ways to help the blind earn a livelihood, assess recreation in institutes, and examine causes and prevention of blindness in crowded areas.
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London
Brussels
the Times
Charles
Bavaria
General Herrera Defeated at Agua Dulce
Telegraph report from San Carlos states Agua Dulce forces under General Herrera were defeated. Two government soldiers held by the revolutionists escaped and say the enemy had little small arms ammo and fired only cannons. Generals Bustamante and Sotomayor reportedly killed. many revolutionaries deserting under officer pressure.
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Panama
Gomez
San Carlos
Agua Dulce
Herrera
Call
Bustamente
Sotomayor
Bryan would run again at Clear Lake Assembly
William J. Bryan spoke to more than 2000 people at the Clear Lake Assembly, saying only part of his interview was used. He stated he is not seeking the presidency but would not refuse if the Democratic party chose him. he cited the money question and criticisms of the Philippines administration and trusts as campaign issues.
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Mason City
William J. Bryan
Clear Lake
Philippines
Mystery in Norristown Woman’s Death Under Investigation
Coroner Kane was summoned to Norristown after Mrs. George Shanon was found dying in a blood pool at her Jarfield Hollow home. Her husband claims she fell, striking her head and sustaining a severe forehead wound. He reports no other party involved.
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Norristown
Kane
George Shanon
Jarfield Hollow
Camden to sue Professor Fry over misappropriated funds
Officers of the Artisans' Building and Loan Association of New Jersey plan a civil suit in Camden’s Court of Chancery against Professor George FE Fry. Fry is out on 2500 bail on a criminal charge for misappropriating 1800, having paid 1141 in cash and transferred Broadway property to his brother in law. The suit seeks to set aside the Broadway home conveyance as fraudulent and return the property to the association.
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Artisans’ Building and Loan Association
New Jersey
Court of Chancery
Camden
George FE. Fry
Fry
Association
Broadway
Mickle Street
Nslde
Professor Fry
Pitman Grove
Joe Goddard Mind Murky After Gunshot Wound
Joe Goddard, known as the Barrier Champion, was shot in the head at Dog's Corner Pensauken during the July 28 primary. Doctors at Cooper Hospital say he is improving but will likely remain mentally weak and never regain full faculties. brain tissue forms a sac around the bullet and cannot be removed. He is sometimes rational, eats well, and shows no signs of immediate decline.
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Joe Goddard
Barrier Champlion
Washington
Dog's Corner
Pensauken Township
Camden County
Cooper Hospital
Goddard
Downstairs with Baby Brings Arm Break in Camden Home
Mrs. Laura Wheeler of 527 York street Camden tripped and fell downstairs while holding her baby yesterday morning breaking her arm. The infant escaped unharmed. Farmers in Camden county predict a strong gum season as rabbits become abundant in woods and bush lots. A fish and game warden investigated East Side Camden for rabbit hound activity but found no violators due to threatening weather.
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Laura Wheeler
York Street
Camden
Camden County
Farmers to Hold Eighth Annual Picnic in Washington Park
The farmers of Burlington Camden Gloucester Cumberland and Salem counties will hold their eighth annual picnic at Washington Park on Wednesday.
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Burlington
Camden
Gloucester
Cumberland
Salem Counties
Washington Park
Society Woman Grace Fisher Dies in Wilmington
Mrs Grace Fisher wife of William L Fisher of Wilmington committed death by her own action by shooting herself after locking herself in a room. The 27 year old society figure was a Wyoming New Century Club member and noted musician, daughter of Joseph R Carson of Brooklyn.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Del
Grace Fisher
William L. Fisher
Fisher
Wyoming New Century Club
Joseph R. Carson
Brooklyn
Colonel G W Hooker Dies in Brattleboro Vermont
Colonel George W Hooker a prominent Vermont political and business figure died suddenly at his Brattleboro home. He served as Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives in the Forty seventh Congress and held other public and private offices.
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Brattleboro
George W. Hooker
Ufe
Vermont
House of Representatives
Swimming the Channel by Webb and other attempts
The article notes Captain Matthew Webb's 1875 Dover to Calais swim of about 35 miles as the sole successful crossing at the time, with Montague Holbein failing after thirteen hours due to tides. It calls Webb the finest modern swimmer and recounts his death in the Niagara rapids during a Titanic wave chase. It mentions others who have crossed the channel.
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English Channel
Dover
Calais
Matthew Webb
Montague Holbein
Webb
Niagara Rapids
Capitol Building Commission Announces Bid Requirements
The Capitol Building Commission in Harrisburg said bids for work on the capitol will be advertised soon. It will not recognize sub-contract laborers or material suppliers for claims beyond a penal bond and prompt payment to laborers. they may add or change work, and can replace unskilled workers. Contractors must provide a bond equal to half the contract amount.
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Harrisburg
Capitol Building Commission
Capitol Commission
Commission
Machamer suit seeks funds from Penn Railroad savings plan
In a case captioned Mary J. Machamer executrix of Joseph Anderson versus the Pennsylvania Railroad, the plaintiff seeks $85.13 from the railroad savings fund. The decedent originally directed the money to his son, James Anderson, then to his granddaughter Fay Anderson of Kansas City Kansas.
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Mary J. Machamer
Joseph Anderson
Pennsylvania Railroad
George Shannon Arrested in Wife’s Death Mystery
George Shannon remains under investigation after the death of his wife Mrs George Shannon. A post mortem is performed today with no stated results. Shannon was arrested after the exam and jailed pending the coroner’s inquest Saturday morning. Authorities question why he did not report the death for ten hours.
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Philadelphia Times
Norristown
Kane
George Shannon
Pair Arrested in Looting Case From Moore House
After an 18 month search, Constable Wagner arrested Charles Bowman and Nora Aldman formerly of Lancaster. They are jailed on charges of looting the pouring house of EB M Moore in this city. Money rings and other articles were stolen.
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Philadelphia Times
Reading
Wagner
Chas. Bowman
Nora Aldman
Lancaster
EB. M. Moore
Wanted Romantic Wedding In Chester Surprises Families
J O Bowen of Washington DC and Miss Maude Mason Chester of Warrington Virginia arrived from Philadelphia and found a home to marry. The couple ages 23 and 19 planned a romantic surprise with no family objection. They visited friends in Philadelphia since Monday and will depart for St Louis tomorrow morning.
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Chester
J. O. Bowen
Washington
D. C
Maude Mason Chhester
Warrington
Philadelphia
Bowen
Virginia
St. Louis
Missing Man Found Dead Identified as Son of City Resident
The body of a young man killed on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Mountville, Lancaster county, a week ago, was identified by William Lesage of 527 North Thirty-seventh street as his son. The man had been missing for several days.
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Mountville
Lancaster County
William Lesage
North Thirty-seventh Street
Kent Republicans in Kent County meet to call primary delegates
Dover August 7 Chairman Geo B Hynson presided at the Kent county executive committee meeting at the Hotel Richardson to issue a call for Republicans to join in primaries to choose delegates for the state convention to be held here August 19 The state convention may decide an independent ticket in Kent county unless representation is accorded by Adicks Republicans on both the county and Legislative tickets.
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Dover
Del
Geo. B. Hynson
Kent County
Richardson
Addicks Republicans
Endeavorers Gather for Twelfth Annual Assembly at Mont Alto Park
The twelfth annual Christian Endeavor Assembly of clubs from York Perry Dauphin Adams Franklin and Cumberland counties met at Mont Alto Park August 7. A large crowd enjoyed an ideal day with an excellent musical program. Addresses by Rev W N Yates Rev Dr E T Jeffers and Rev Dr William McNally framed the event. Officers were re elected and a Mont Alto meeting was set for next year.
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Philadelphia Times
Chambersburg
Christian Endeavor Assembly
Association Embracing
York
Perry
Dauphin
Adams
Franklin
Cumberland Counties
Mont Alto Park
W. N. Yates
D. D
Philadelphia
State Union
E. T. Jeffers
Collegiate Institute
William McNally
Harrisburg
Mont Alto
Milford High School Won’t Build on Pratt Lot
Milford High School changes plan and will relocate construction from the Pratt lot in North Milford to the Carlisle site in South Milford. Supporters say public sentiment compelled the shift after the project reached Chancellor Nicholson’s court and sparked strong local opposition.
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Philadelphia Times
Dover
Del
Milford High School
Nicholson
Lfelong
Pratt
North
Milford
South
Carlisle
Ministers In Session At Lancaster German Reformed Conference
The twelfth annual spiritual conference of ministers and elders of the German Reformed Church is in session at Lancaster with about 150 delegates. Elected officers include President Rev Dr Henry Mosser and Secretary Rev P A De Long. Opening sermon by Rev Dr Leighton Gerhart of Lewisburg.
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Philadelphia Times
Lancaster
W. W. Spippel
Lebanon
I. M. Shaeffer
Ashland
W. ©. Shaeffer
Chambersburg
EB. Schoedler
Allentown
W. F. Moore
Catasanqua
E. 8. Brower
CG. E. Shaeffer
Reading
Penrose Trial Postponed in Erie Navy Case
The court martial for Charles W. Penrose assistant paymaster on the USS Michigan opened in Erie but adjourned to tomorrow for Major Waller to arrive. Charged with false returns embezzlement absence from duty and negligence the alleged shortage cited is $806.
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Erie
Charles W. Penrose
United States Navy
United States
Michigan
Waller
Penrose
Perry Garst
Read Frazer
William FF. Halsey
Edward F. Leiper
W. H. Chambers
Afro American League selects leaders in Harrisburg meeting
The Afro American Republican League State convention adopted resolutions endorsing the national administration and Republican nominees. Officers elected include President R. J. Nelson of Reading and vice presidents F Battin Harrisburg W H Marriman Montgomery County S G Allen Lawrence County Ames McKean County secretaries F L Jefferson Steelton and T G Bolden Fayette County treasurer N E Asby Washington executive committee W A Lamb Philadelphia state organizer P S Jackwell Steelton. Bradford chosen as 1903 convention site.
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Harrisburg
N. BE
Asby
Washington
W .A. Lamb
Philadelphia
Jackwell
Steelton
League
Bradford
Robbers Steal Shoes In Leesport Store Break In
The C M Ketner shoe store in Leesport was broken into during the night with about 50 dollars of shoes stolen. Entry used a tool taken from the Philadelphia and Reading tool house. Some shoes were found in the freight yard and empty boxes at the railroad station. The Post Office in the store was untouched and the cash drawer remained full.
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Philadelphia Times
Reading
C. M. Ketner
Leesport
Philadelphia and Reading Tool House
Moonoinghe
Reading Railway Police Raid Nets Twelve Riders
Philadelphia and Reading Railway police raided Monocacy last night arresting twelve riders. Several claimed to be mine workers en route to events, with one jailed for five days.
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Philadelphia Times
Reading
Philadelphia and
Reading Railway
Monocacy
Veral
Lancaster Completes County Children Census
Lancaster county completed a census of children aged 6 to 16 and forwarded results to Harrisburg for state processing. The report totals were not fully legible in the available copy.
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Philadelphia Times
Lancaster
Lancaster County
Harrisburg
New Pennsylvania Postmasters
Washington August 7 postmasters selected today for Pennsylvania include Spoon Island L Grimes North 1 W Billona Oneita Curtstopher W W rippel.
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Washington
PennsylvaniaSpoon Island
L. Grimes
Billona
Oneita
Curtstopher
Rippel
Mrs. Machamer's Motion Overruled in Harrisburg Court
In Harrisburg on August 7 Judge Weiss overruled the motion for judgment in the case of Mrs. Machamer. The ruling follows contentious proceedings with no further judicial action announced at news time.
Garibaldi's Warlike Wife Bravely Fights and Fights Free
In a Garibaldi battle the heroic Anita Garibaldi demanded a role behind the lines. She seized ammunition, charged into danger, rode amid pursuing cavalry, and was captured yet dignified. Her audiences taunted her, and she searched battlefield for her husband. She escaped after hours, hid in a hut, then vanished into the Sierra forests on a sixty mile trek from Caritabani to Lagos.
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Garibaldi
E. Woods
Sierra de Espinasso
Caritabani
Lagos
Anita Garibaldi
Lena Lindsay Pepper
Chautauquan
Record-Herald notes man with largest collar and cuffs
Attorney F Himebaugh of the Masonic Temple in Chicago boasts the world’s largest neckwear. His collar measures 24 4/ inches, cuffs No 20, and necktie 56 inches long, with a height over six feet and an imposing presence.
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F. Himebaugh
Masonic Temple
Chicago Record-Herald
Mr. Himebaugh
Hercules
Prometheus
Lenpunlebnantiens & Man
Washington Territory
Paris
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Picnic At Washington Park
Farmers from the Delaware region will hold their annual picnic at Washington Park on Wednesday August 18. A varied program includes games baby show school children staging exhibits and farm products with free admission and a festive day planned for all attendees.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington Park
Delaware
Echool
Condoy
Washi Park
Bnet Mithet
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