Rothermel List Grows by 1000 Indorsers in Philadelphia
Nathan Folwell reports nearly one thousand Philadelphia citizens and prominent figures signaled as vice presidents for a town meeting to back P F Rothermel Jr for district attorney. Rudolph Blankenburg notes overwhelming support and plans to name presiding officers and speakers by Monday.
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Nathan Folwell
P. F. Rothermel, Jr
Citizens
Rudolph Blankenburg
Central Union For Good Government
Philadelphia
Rothermel
Young Democracy chair aims for firm, principled leadership
Magistrate Eisenbrown, chair of the Jeffersonian Democracy, said the committee selected to form a central body will be slow and cautious. He pledged that every member named will uphold principles and resist influence by money or politics, with the full list to be announced later at an independent group meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenbrown
Ie Democracy
Mewers
Bowen
Fahy
Jeffersonian Democracy
Prohibitionists to Nominate State Officials at Harrisburg
Eugene Bonniwell after a two hour talk with Young Democracy Chairman Elsenbrown decided to wait until next Monday. Prohibitionists will hold their annual convention in Harrisburg this week to nominate a State Treasurer and a Supreme Court Judge with no clear candidates yet.
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Eugene
Bonniwell
Elsenbrown
Young Democracy
Harrisburg
New Board of Trade Rooms
Supreme Court
Independent Movement Pleads for Greater Liberty in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Times reader urges citizens to revolt against what they call an autocratic city government. They cite officials exceeding their duties, political coercion, and threats to workers and educators, urging public action, organization, and exposure of supporters and opponents alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Philadelphia Times
St. Petersburg
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Municipal League
King George
Delaware
George
George F. Edmunds
Vermont
Ashbridge
Eng
Public En
Htreneth
Seco Ae
Vernon
Jerusalem
Jericho
Good Samaritan
Injustice of Taxation and Robbery Cited by Pastor
8S. M. Vernon D. D. of St. Stephen's M. B. Church denounces consorting with a thief and endorsing arrest, warns it undercuts government, spawns anarchy, and mocks liberty sacrifices by arguing taxation without representation compares unfavorably to robbery despite representation.
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M. Vernon
D. D
St. Stephen's M. B
Ringleaders to Justice Due to Philadelphia Crisis
A correspondent laments the political chaos in Philadelphia and calls for a patriotic lawyer or lawyers to bring the ringleaders to justice and place them behind bars, expressing doubt over the feasibility of independent reform.
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Philadelphia
L, M
The Civic Conscience Stands Against Betrayal of Trusts
A letter from Henry McCook, pastor of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, dated June 24, praises Tom Timms and other journals for speaking against the betrayal of communal trusts and for voicing the civic conscience not yet silenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Philadelphia Timms
Henry
McCook
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Call for action in Philadelphia Times support for Mr. Rotherme
A reader urges liberty and justice supporters to back the independent movement and nominate and elect Mr. Rotherme, criticizing city officials’ conduct and calling for collective action from every lover of liberty and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
Philadelphia Times
Rotherme
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times prints reader letters on any subject with few limits. Writers may publish or withhold their names, and letters must avoid offensive personalities.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Reader letter blasts editorial on trusts and urges action
An outspoken correspondent attacks a Philadelphia Times editorial on trusts as inaccurate and pro monopoly. He cites personal hardship from high prices, urges courts to jail promoters, compares the antitrust drive to abolition, and promises further letters from fellow sufferers seeking public discussion.
Riding through Philadelphia front yards and street life
A New Yorker recalls Philadelphia scenes observed from a trolley. Front gardens reveal gardeners, small plots tended by women, and homes crowded with flowers or clutter. Some residents advertise businesses from porches. A few keep valuables secure in safes, while some intruders seek access.
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Philadelphia
Smjal
Fairmount Avenue
Girard Avenue
South Sixth Street
Local chatter on cigars trains and summer visitors
A Philadelphia column recalls summers in Atlantic City and Chestnut Street retailers stressing cigar brands and stock variety. It notes Union Traction pruning shade trees at night and a prison official describing prisoners’ acute hearing. It also highlights Baldwin Works locomotives tested on large bridges and farm birds harming crops, with social banter about Gen Collis and leg humor and new summer drinks like Mamie Taylor and Helen Grandee.
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Chestnut Street
Tippler
Mamie Taylor
Helen Grandee
News of the Courts Yeaterfay records naturalization session
Judge McPherton presided as aliens from Italy Germany England Rus sillon and Sweden sought citizenship. The examiners asked questions from Uncle Sam's provisions and some applicants answered with humor due to forgetfulness or ignorance while others had studied for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterfay
McPherton
Uncle Sam
Craig
Keller
United States
Local Man Declared Voluntary Bankruptcy in District Court
Oliver T. Malcolm of this city was adjudged a voluntary bankrupt in the United States District Court yesterday. Liabilities totaled $15,081.54 with assets of $80. A petition was filed in the same court to save John B. James and James V. Jones, trading on an adjudged involvo...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver T. Malcolm
United States District Court
John B. James
James V. Jones
Judge McPhereon Initiates Circuit Court Proceedings
A judge in the United States Circuit Court begins proceedings against Jo mitaag amid a formal inquest. The case centers on alleged actions by Tet Copeaay Ty and associated parties as part of the ongoing legal matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McPhereon
An Joo
United States Circuit Court
Jo Mitaag
Infringement Equity Plea Over Patented Shoe Nail In Boston
A complainant from Boston seeks equitable relief in the United States Court to restrain alleged infringement of a patented shoe nail invention. The suit targets William Schulte and asserts exclusive rights to the patented nails with the aim to stop further alleged copying and map of the claimed invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Schulte
United & Circuit
Adjudication in Corr Estate Divides Funds to Catholic Charities
Judge Ashman apportions 112000 among city Catholic institutions from the Michael Corr estate with a further 231570.06 principal and 9236.22 income awaiting distribution. Awards include St Michael's, Catholic High School, Little Sisters of the Poor, House of Good Shepherd, St Vincent’s Home, and others plus bequests to Father Dougherty Archbishop Ryan Rev Fitzmaurice and Masses.
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Ashman
Michael Corr
Corr
St. Vincent de Pan's Society
St. Michael's Church
House of Good Shepherd
Germantown
St. Vincent's Home
Tacony
Children’s Aid Society
St. Joseph's Home
Spruce Street
Altar Society
Hy Codicil
Will of Spiritualist Simon F. P. Kase Upheld
Judge Hanna sustains probate in the estate of Simon F. P. Kase approving the will after a widow contest. The widow alleged undue influence and unsound mind, but the court rules a widow may not challenge her deceased husband’s will and may claim the same interest as if he died intestate.
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Hanna
Simon FP. Kase
Register of Wills
Estate of Samuel T. Fox Distributed in Orphans Court
Judge Ferguson in the Orphans Court apportioned Samuel T. Fox’s estate totaling 143000 dollars to his widow and two sons after small bequests. The will provides 1000 dollars to the Masonic Home and 500 dollars to the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women of Kensington. Also adjudicated were the estates of Samuel C. Lewis and Erving Dean with balances of 67.32 and 1281.60 respectively.
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Ferguson
Orphans’ Court
Samuel T. Fox
Masonic Home
Penn Asylum
District of
Kensington
Samuel C. Lewis
Erving Dean
Liquor license transfers delayed and denied in Philadelphia court
Judge Pennypacker and McMichael announced numerous transfer denials and approvals for liquor licenses after last Friday hearings. The court refused transfers for several licenses including Reuters at Strawberry and Market and Schieder at 85 Fairmount, while granting others to listed applicants and relocations across several streets and avenues.
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Pennypacker
McMichael
Peter
Reuters
Market Streets
Otto M. Schaettel
Henry F. Schieder
Fairmount Avenue
Gottlieb G. Metzger
Frederick Forster
Callowhill Street
Valentine Schwebel
Alfred J. Bowden
Master Street
Eleventh and
Master Streets
Caroline L. Fred
Old Second Street
Fisher's Lane
Horace G. Wonder
Thomas £. O'Neill
South Twentieth Street
Ernest Wisslicen
Warren Street
Haverford Avenue
William H. Greenfield, Jr
Lafayette Hotel
Sansom Street
F. T. Walton
William T. Kerbaugh
Falls Hotel
K Avenue
South Twenty-fourth Street
John Dodson
Thomas J. Montgomery
Lan
Ta Murphy
Moyamessing Avenue
Frank Gatleghen
Owen Lennon
Fifth Street
W. Avenue
Patrick Brogan
J.oot
John Roli
Frederick F. Nichterlein
Swanson
F. J. Hutterworth
James A. Patterson
Twenty-fourth Street
James Tallens
Henry Rosenberger
Richmond Street
Norman van Meter
Richard Seboults
Ninth Street
Snyder Avenue
Anthony J
Court
John McCullough
South Seventh Street
Toeorge Damon
Morris Tuteur
North Fourth Treet
Herman N
Gray's Ferread
Arthur Pyne
Christian Heessler
North Third Street
North Eighteenth Street
William J. Quinn
214Th Eighth Street
Toseph H. Beck
Reduction of Alimony Ordered by Common Pleas Court
Judge Finletter in Court No 3 yesterday cut William Henry Frazier's support to 5 dollars weekly for Amanda B K Frazier while divorce proceedings continue. He had been ordered to pay 10 dollars weekly but earnings were cited as insufficient. an attachment was issued but explained as unfulfillable, with his sister acting as security for arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Penitentiary
Finletter
William Henry Frazier
Amanda KB. Frazier
Frasier
Ae. Vorbees
Damages Stated in Suit for Husband’s Death in Pennsylvania Court
Aanie, on behalf of herself and three children, seeks ten thousand dollars in a Common Pleas Court case arising from the death of James S. McCarry. He was struck by a train near Haddington on December near the Pennsylvania railroad.
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Common Pleas Court
Nowmatter
James 8
Queer story of infelicity in common pleas case
Surprising disclosures emerged in a Common Pleas Court session before Judges Finnetter and McCarthy on a rule to set aside a $300 exemption claim by W Walter Caldwell once a Pennsylvania Railroad contractor. He placed belongings in North Broad Street Safe Deposit and Storage as a judgment arose with his mother in law Mrs Mary G Dock.
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Finnetter and McCarthy
Common Pleas Court
W. Walter Caldwell
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Caldwell
North Broad Street Safe Deposit and Storage Company
Mary G. Dock
West School Lane
Germantown
Deck
West Chester
Galt
Colgwell
Judgment and Execution Entered in Common Pleas Case
Judge Ralaton of Common Pleas Court No 5 records judgment and execution against D C Cleaver of 206 North for a matter before the court. Filbert filed the execution and entered it on the docket.
Lost note and judgment in Common Pleas case
A note for 5600 dated January 8 and payable in one day was lost. Wealey estate entered judgment against Wendle on a note for 1800 dated May 1 1901 payable in one day.
Townsend Mills Debtor Attachment Against Hayman Brothers
The Common aa Court issued a fraudulent debtor's attachment against Hayman Brothers & Co. from Townsend & Mills yesterday to recover a debt of 196.80 dollars.
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Townsend & Mills
Hayman Brothers & Co
Worker Seeks Damages Over Injuries From Ship Loading
John McGovern an artevedore sues Morris Boney for damages arising November 14 while loading the steamship Dunstan. A steel tackle broke and McGovern fell to the deck injuring his leg which was amputated at the knee.
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John McGovern
Artevedore
Morris Boney
Dunstan
McGovern
Will of Lacy J. Tingley probate filed in Register of Wills
Yesterday the Register of Wills admitted the will of Lacy J. Tingley to probate with a $70,000 personal estate mainly to relatives. Bequests include $1,000 to several Episcopal charities. Also admitted was the will of Mary Ann Chamberlain for $6,000. Inventories list Mary B. Culin at $300, Margaret H. Brown at $6,500, William Schlipf at $1,800, with appraisals for Mary done and George W. Cox at $86.45.
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Singer
Lacy J. Tingley
Episcopal Hospital
Episcopal City Mission
Episcopal House of Rest
Philadelphia
the Merciful Saviour
Mary Ann Chambelain
Mary B. Culin
Igaret H. Brown
William Schlipf
Mary 2
Beas
George W. Cox
Alleged Knock Out Drops Charge Against John Malloney
A grand jury returned a true bill against John Malloney for administering knock out drops to Horace Dugan. Dugan was lured to a house on Kater Street near Seventh where the drug was given with intent to rob him.
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John Malloney
Horace Dugan
Dugan
Kater Street
Seventh
Suit Over Assault Attributed To County Official
Joan Tracy and her husband sue Edward Murray Joseph Hogan and John Kennedy Jr in Court No 4 for 10000 damages claiming an assault and battery on Mrs Tracy at 33 North Forty-third Street. They allege Hogan the constable struck her with a blackjack while posting a sale notice after arrears on a month to month lease. Mrs Tracy says the attack left her permanently disabled.
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Joan Tracy
Mary
Edward Murray
Joseph
Hogan
John Kennedy, Jr
Tracy
Kennedy
Murray
Leavens Suit Alleges Damages From Brill Company Wagon
Edwin M. Leavens and his wife sue the J G Brill Company in Court No 1 for damages to Mrs Leavens after a February 9 incident at Fifteenth and Market where a wagon loaded with iron pipes protruding from its rear allegedly struck and injured her as the team turned corner.
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Edwin M. Leavens
Elizabeth
J. G. Brill Company
Criminal court notes and sentences from Philadelphia area records
Individuals including Thomas Conner Frank Dempsey Edward Thorp Warrick and others receive fines sentences ranging from 30 days to six months for offenses such as selling liquor without a license larceny of lead pipe horse and wagon embezzlement and coal theft. Several cases involve yacht crew and railway property with sentences suspended or conditions noted.
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Frank Dempsey
Thomas Jello
Edward Thorp
Dunn & Waldron
Star Theatre
Peee. Warrick
J. McFadden
William P. Hutchinson
Charles L. Kamnerly
Fanny Filbern
Yettaimon
Martin Farrell
Alls
Sparta
Les Bates
Baltimore and Ee
Coonan
Te Stevenson i
Heeding ‘Ay Company
Philadelia
Arthur Leonard
Richaranklin
William Boyle
George Reeves
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
William Dale, 29, a police officer of the Twenty-eighth district, admitted assault on Emma Flad, 15, in Judge Stevenson’s Court. The sentence was suspended until today.
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William Dale
Twenty-eighth
Stevenson
Emma
Flad
Trials list for Quarter Sessions in Room 646
The day’s docket includes James Martin for assault and battery Louis B Mackie for fraudulent insolvency Margaret Rowan for carrying a concealed deadly weapon Margaret Miller for carrying a concealed deadly S Berry Lizzie for common accident Joseph McDowell for assault and battery Jacob Hmmerman for forgery Jacob Zimmerman for cepocapiomes perjury and aggravated assault Gilbert Atri Herbert for perjury and aggravated assault John Dangela for assault and battery to kill and concealed deadly weapon Angeny Wilson H converting partnership arles assault and battery multiple names appear with garbled entries indicating additional assault and battery cases and related charges
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Stevenson
Martin
James
Mackie
Louis B
Rowan
Margaret
Miller
S. Berry
Lizzie
McDowell
Joseph
Hmmerman
Jacob
Zimmerman
Atri Hgbert
Dangela
John
Angeny
Wilson H
Arles
Ganault
T —S
Chancery Court Appearance Noted in Brief Record
A brief entry records a chancery court matter with an appearance set after a short interval. The docket notes an initial hearing and a submission date in a formal proceeding.
Case McMullan v Doughty Over 12000 Acres in Atlantic County
The partition suit McMullan versus Doughty concerns 12 000 acres in Atlantic county. The argument centered on the commissioners payment. Vice Chancellor sustained the commissioners report after Herbert Anne acted as counsel for Sarah Boast.
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McMullan
Courtroom notes from four common pleas dockets
The report lists daily motions and outcomes across four court numbers with rule absolute or discharged decisions. Names include O'Donnell O'Brien Baxter Cubler Pollock McVicar Williams Wolf Shan Wheelan and others with alimony, counsel fees, and weekly obligations noted. no regular sessions this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
O'Brien Bros
Baxter
Cubler
Manufacturing Company
White
Fewen Ve. Murphy
Plaiputt
Costa
Pollock
Moscovitz
Powelton Avenue
McVicar
MecVicar
Milton Wolf
Williams
City
Dickman
Anglo-American Saving Fund
Joseph Gensheimer
Sixty-ninth Street
Frances J. Wheelan
Ries
Bernheimer
Dairy Company
Ogden
Montgomery
Walker
Deacon
Rochelle
Uth
Hampel
Henslewekt
Szankowski
Eer
Deramanereet
Te de Witt Gospel Association
Chartes
Mortgage and affidavit claims listed in Common Pleas Court
A series of judgments entered for want of affidavit of defense or appearance in mortgage and related suits. Amounts range from 7.34 to 9 and include multiple named parties such as Carrington W. Taylor Helen Granlees A Rowland Morris Lena Morris Thomas Poole Lemuel Farnsworth and others.
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Common Pleas
Sneer
George W. Martin
the Equitable Trust Co
John J. Conway
Same
Thomas D. Poole
Mary H. Poole
Art Workers’ B. & L. Asso
Art Workers’ B. & L. Asso. Ve. Lemuel G. Farnsworth
Rthampton State Company
Dennis
George W. Bollean
Integrity Builds Association
William J Gilligan, Jr
Richard R. Miller
Charles F. Auck
Margaret Haan
Ve. von B. Gordon
Oe Tee
Wittenberg and Marys
Wittenberg
Filbert
Leaver
Best
D. B. Wendie
Wesley
Scot
Anna Cramer
M. Shannon and Morris
Benjamins Ly Kinesky
Bensain Ag
Nass
Prederick Horstman
Ty Shea
Mary E. Dalton
Brown
John A
Graew Graew
Nathan Schneiderman
Sam Dimond
Agreement Between Plunger Elevator Co Massachusetts and Merchants Warehouse
An agreement is reported between the Plunger Elevator Company of Massachusetts and the Merchants’ Warehouse owner. The contract outlines terms for construction and services at their facilities on Water Street and Seeroth Street. Details describe responsibilities, pricing, and project milestones for the joint venture.
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Plunger Elevator Company
Massachusetts
Merchants’ Warehouse
Wonder & File Mechanics
Seeroth
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Charles BE
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Francis Wood
Oliver H. Baer
Charles Platt
Herman Hougt
Hoy Thomas
N. Dubois Miller
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Haney & Co
Frank R Watson
A. H. Witersteen
Oranti
Marcus J. Brock
James G. Lindsay
Raward
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Tae
Rommel
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Carson
Wy. W. Moorhead
Samuel Wagner
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Henry G. Morris
E. Cooper Shapley
Robert H. Montgom
Casterson
Charles Bond
George W. Bryant
Theodore Barrett
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Joan A. Brown
A. L. Barcus
H. D. Benne
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R. Evans
J. F. Horton
John C. Hinckley
George Heaters
T. Huddle
BE. W . Holmes
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M. Charles F, Hinckl
Ernest H. Hunter
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P. B. Horner
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David Lewis
Horace T. Potts
L. Powe de Witt
Robinson
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H. EB. Randall
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Henry Ritter
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William Wells
George B. Wells
Chas
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M.D
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Willum H. Patinccon
Hanscom Bros
A. Mevitty
R. B. Burns
G. C. Clarke
Jobo Blakeley
N. Wilbur
Landreth & Sons
W. H. Blakeley
H. K. Wampole
Alfred Mellor
Biedert
Roberts
Low
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Horta
Gavin W. Hart
Geo. van Deurs
J. MacMallin
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W. P. Buchanan
J. G. Satterthwait
O E. McClellan
Ravis
M . H. M. Phillips
Rev. J. Wood, Jr
M. D. Pontine
Gaphlene
E. J. Nolan
M. James
Wily
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P. Sauter
Bartholow
William P. Ellison
Arthur M
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Jamden
Union Traction Company
Twenty-ninth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Reading
Baltimore and Ohio
Charles H. T. Collis
Olly
Broad and
Chestnut Streets
James R. Young
Rees Welsh
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Thomas B. Price
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Criminal Court List
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Traction Comany
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Kobo
Gallagher
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Leeds
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Levy
Bo Cg Lumber Company
Devlin
Rtockwell
Thompson Eee
Collings
Fula
Harsch
S. Brooke
Krause
Real Estate Company
Bridget McGarvey
Susan Coyle
Were Vs
Improvement Company
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Eckifian
Jackin
Prawaona Railro Ve. Taylor
Robinson Street
Columbia
Seneca St
Union
Esrenow
HOTEL
Buffalo, N. Y
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