PLEDGE ON EVANS GIVEN BY SCOTT
Senator Scott of West Virginia is said to have pledged to General Sickles that Pension Commissioner Evans should be removed. The dispute centers on the May 9 1900 pension act and its retroactivity as interpreted by Evans versus Sickles. The Bureau of Pensions backed Evans while Sickles pressed his construction of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Scott
West Virginia
National Committee
General Sickles
Pension
Evans
Pension Bureau
Bureau of Pensions
Bureau
Sickles
Army
Pension Certificates Issued in Several States
June 13 1901 pension awards list allocations for Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Entries name recipients with towns and certificates values including increases and widows pensions plus Spain war original grants for Julian Staddon and others. Several counties and cities such as Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Jersey City and Princeton appear among the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Charles E. Mader
Hartieton
R. Weaver
Youngsville
Gottlieb Burkert
Schuylkill Haven
Eli Carner
Barkeyville
Edward Sneen
Otho Gadford
Rannesville
David Gamiley
Franklin
Elias Bixler
Pine
Daniel Clemmens
Lancaster
Noah” Johns
Heed Germantown
David ‘Krause
Philadelphia
Sebastian B. Elott
John Hodem
Reading
Michael Hobbs
Senandoah
Wm. A. Blaim
Eens
Willard Z. Davis
Holies
Increase
Isaac L
Ery Oc
Carpenter
Benvenue
Martha *Inney
Alga
Spain
Julian Staddon
William Sport
Breakfast advice touts Grape-Nuts and Postum for health
A note promotes a light breakfast of fruit, Grape-Nuts with cream, and Postum Coffee. It claims these foods supply vital nutrients for brain and nerves, aid digestion, and help avoid morning stomach issues. A Camden, New Jersey reader cites relief from intestinal trouble after switching diets.
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Riley
Chestnut St
Camden
N. J
Army and Navy Orders Change Officers Across Branches
The War and Navy Departments issued orders listing numerous officer transfers and assignments in the Army Artillery and Infantry branches and Navy medical staff. Notable moves include Majors Thorp and Totten, Captain Lundeen, and Captains Davis Lamoreaux and Garrard, with several officers reassigned among forts and companies and Pay Department appointments. Also announced are a retirement and new Navy assistant surgeon appointments, plus a Navy midshipman appointment.
Warships Move Toward Japan For Perry Monument Exercises
The cruiser New Orleans left Chefoo for Yokohama to participate in exercises marking the Perry monument unveiling. Admiral Rogers may designate the ships to accompany the New York for the ceremony, with New Orleans, Bennington, Yorktown, and the flagship expected to represent the navy. Other vessels and transports are reported sailing or arriving at various ports including Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Dixie, Iowa, Essex, Monogahela, Indiana, Annapolis graduates aboard, Samoa, Lenox, and Manila routes.
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Washington
New Orleans
Chefoo
China
Yokonama
Japan
Perry
Admiral Rogers
Bennington
Yorktown
New York
Wisconsin
San Franccisco
Port Angeles
Massachusetts
Newburyport
Newport
Dixie
San Juan
Iowa
Fort Angeles
Essex
Cold Spring Harbor
Indiana
Annapolis
New London
Samoa
Manila
San Francisco
Lenox
Prize cases decided in Equity Court in Washington
Justice Bradley ruled Manila Bay and Santiago Bay prize cases. Vessels captured and property taken from captured vessels awarded to claimants, while shoreborne property not. Manila rewards about 288000 to around 2000 people. Santiago rewards near 500000 to about 3000 people.
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Washington
Justice Bradley
Equity Court
Manila Bay
Santiago Bay
Manila
Santiago
No Authority to Refund Duty in Porto Rico
The Comptroller of the Treasury ruled the Secretary of the Treasury cannot refund duties paid in Porto Rico on goods imported from the United States. Refunds are postponed until Congress specifically authorizes such action. The decision covers duties paid between April 11 1899 and May 1 1900 when the Porto Rico revenue act took effect.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Porto Rico
United States
Comptroller of the Treasury
Spain
Congress
Fight Over Reciprocity in Prospect
Senate brace for a hard battle over reciprocity and protection as factions line up for the chairmanship fight in the Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Lodge seeks the post but opposes reciprocity while Senator Cullom backs the policy and aims to push treaties to a vote. The outcome could shape the Republican Party’s future.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Senate
Republican Party
Hanna
Ohio
Committee On Foreign Relations
Lodge
Cullom
Illinois
Washington Chat Reports Brief Army Navy Updates
The report notes slight improvement in John W. Thompson's condition and lists multiple actions: Colonel J H Bingham at home with eye inflammation. Naval Board advancing torpedo flotilla policy. McKinley invited to join Washington Manor Association Regents. six navy warrant officers to be appointed ensigns on July 30. F H Hawks named warden of Atlanta Federal Prison. Captain George E Pic discharged as major. Private George W Jones of Troop C Eighth Cavalry dies on the 13th. expected few War Department changes at fiscal year start. transport Ingalls raised and floated with no serious damage reported. Minister Corea of Nicaragua asked to defer London trip for pending business. General Manager Higgins pressures for $2.5 million rental damages from Manila Dagupan line. Colonel Thomas McGregor of Ninth Cavalry relieved from active service. Godfrey promoted to colonel, Dorst to lieutenant colonel, Gresham to major. Stowe advises boots and shoes sent to South Africa not to copy English product. navy recruiting short of 25,000 total. 1,000 apprentice deficit and equivalent sailor deficit. Secretary Hill and Dominican chargé sign one year extension of treaty life.
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John W. Thompson
J. H. Bingham
Naval Board
McKinley
Board of Regents
Washington Manor Association
Navy
F. H. Hawks
Huntingdon, W
Atlanta
George E. Pic
United States Army
Wood
George W. Jones
Ee. Bennee Cavalry
Pyemla
War Department
Ingalls
Corea
Nicaragua
London
Higgins
English
Vanes
Manila
Dagupan
Flrond
Washington
South Africa
Appren
Hill
Senor Vasquez
United States
Abolition of War Stamp Taxes Cuts Government Revenue
Washington reports that July 1 marks the removal of many war stamp taxes reducing government receipts by about 40 million dollars. From 1899 to 1900 the act yielded 295 million, and year ending nearly matched. Banks see deposits saving 100 to 200 dollars yearly, with some up to 1000. Some businesses will still use telegraph stamps but total savings remain modest.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Large Refunds Highlight Tax Illegality in Treasury Report
Auditor of the Treasury shows a sharp rise in refunded taxes and stamp redemptions for the year ending June 30. Illegal refunds total 1,267,522 dollars, up from 317,662 the prior year, with stamp redemptions at 288,004 dollars versus 178,252. The June 13 1898 war revenue tax law explains the surge as errors from the new levy surfaced.
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Philadelphia Timms
Washington
Auditor of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury
Grand Jury Takes No Action in Ayres Murder Case
The grand jury in Washington has not indicted in the Ayres murder case. District Attorney Gould sought an immediate indictment of Mrs. Bonine based on Detective Horns testimony about her confession and visits to Ayres room. The grand jury found the evidence insufficient. Several summoned witnesses did not appear, with testimonies focusing on Mrs. Bonines past history.
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Ayres
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Gould
Mrs. Bonine
Horn
Bonine
Rockhill to Return Home in August
The State Department received a telegram from W. W. Rockhill United States Special Commissioner to China stating he would leave Pekin for the United States in August. Mr Conger will sail from San Francisco next month and likely reach Pekin before Rockhill's departure.
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Washington
State Department
W. W. Rockhill
United States
China
Pekin
Conger
San Francisco
Strikers Confident of Settlement at Reading Railway Shops
Striking carpenters at the Philadelphia and Reading Railway shops in Nice town did not return to work. The superintendent reportedly gave a worker until noon to report, but he did not go. H. H. Caldwell, General Organizer, spoke at three meetings and said a settlement appears near. He noted ironworkers and car repairers strikes may also be settled soon.
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Nicetown
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
H. H. Caldwell
Reading
Labor Favors Machines In Cigar Trade
Cigar makers meet at the Labor Lyceum and approve machine use in the trade. This city becomes the first to accept machinery while New York unions oppose it. Resolution: machine work in factories not a grievance and operators must join unions and earn union wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Lyceum
New York
Firemen’s President Morton to Speak in City
J. W. Morton of Chicago, president of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen, is in the city to discuss organization matters. He will address an open meeting at Humer's Hall, 525 North Ninth Street, on Saturday evening.
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Morton
J. W. Morton
Chicago
International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
Humer’s Hall
525
North Ninth Street
Hazleton Carpenters End Month-Long Strike in Conference
One hundred Hazleton carpenters on strike for a month met with employers and reached an agreement. The settled terms include a nine hour day, twenty four cents an hour, and semi monthly pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Hazleton
Hazleton Carpenters
Labor Fed approves aid to striking machinists
The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor authorized an assessment on affiliated organizations to help machinists demand a nine hour day. A circular letter will be sent out imminently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor Today
Strikers Near End of Scranton Strike Action
Scranton 3500 machinists car builders and blacksmiths have nearly given up the fight after a week on strike. Overtures for a settlement are under way as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Scranton
Strikers Offer Wage Cut to 19 Cents an Hour
In Rochester on June 27 the striker group submitted a wage demand concession to 19 cents an hour after a clash with police. Contractors rejected the offer.
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Rochester
Striker Returns Relief Funds After Strike
Duncan Thatcher, a striker who resumed work in Wilmington, refunded the money he received from the strike relief fund as of June 27.
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Philadelphia
Wilmington
Duncan Thatcher
Scaffold fall at Eastern Elevator kills two in Buf faloo
A scaffold at the Eastern Elevator in Buf faloo collapsed causing two deaths and four or five serious injuries. The report notes the accident as a telegraphic item with terse details.
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Buffaloo
Boston
American Park and Outdoor Association
Milwaukee
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Philippines
Pines States
John H. Mitchell
Oregon
Paris
France
Ene Maltett
United States — Court
Denver
Vandalism at Washington Monuments and Museums
An expose describes widespread souvenir vandalism in Washington D C sites. Guarded areas at the Capitol and Corcoran Gallery deter theft while the Washington Monument shows scars from souvenir seekers. Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon spotters curb intrusions. a headless deer at a mantelpiece was returned later with a Paris postmark note.
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Washington Evening Star
Washington
National Capital
Sam
Congressional Library
Corcoran
Washington Monument
Checker Rd
Union
Mount Vernon
Paris
Duke's Debts to Be Paid in Composition Deal
London June 27 unsecured creditors of the Duke of Manchester approve a proposed composition of 128.6d in the pound about 3.12 dollars per 85. Creditors will be paid in full when accounts are settled and the bankruptcy will be annulled.
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Philadelphia Times
London
Duke of Manchester
Zimmerman
Fete in Paris Highlights Countess de Castellaine at Petit Trianon
The Countess de Castellaine, nee Gould, led a unique fete in Paris at the Petit Trianon. Attendees from the Indies wore period costumes and reenacted scenes from Marie Antoinette's life.
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Philadelphia Times
Paris
Countess de Castellaine
Gould
Petit Trianon
Marie Antoinette
Indies
Edward VII to be Crowned in June 1902
London dispatch reports a royal proclamation in the Official Gazette stating King Edward VII will be crowned in June 1902 on a day to be fixed later at Westminster Palace. The announcement confirms the ceremony location and the royal resolve to proceed in June.
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Edward VII
Philadelphia Times
London
Official Gazette
Westminster Palace
Hall Storm Damages Kaliser Estate in Berlin District
Ro minten reports hall storms and cloudbursts from June 24 have devastated the entire district. Emperor William’s estate sustained heavy damage and relief funds were sent by order of the emperor.
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Hall
Kaliser
Berlin
Rominten
Emperor William
Austria and Mexico renew relations with new minister
Vienna reports Count Gilbert Hohenwart von Gerlachstein appointed Austro Hungarian minister to Mexico. Diplomatic ties, broken since 1867 after Emperor Maximilian was executed, are formally re established.
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Austria
Mexico
Vienna
Gilbert Hohenwart von Gerlachstein
Austria-Hungary
Maxmillan
Germany Moves to Abolish Slavery in East Africa
The German Colonial Council set up a committee to design a gradual abolition scheme for slavery in German East Africa and agreed to limit foreign trade to a small number of harbors in the colony.
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Germany
Berlin
German Colonial Council
German East Africa
Senators Duel With Pistols Ends Without Result
In Paris on June 27, Senators Le Provost Delaunay and Aucoin dueled with pistols after yesterday's Senate clash. Two shots were fired this morning with no injury or decisive outcome reported.
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Paris
Senate
le Provost Delaunay
Aucoin
Various World News Items From Oporto to Britain
Reports include twelve bubonic plague cases and four deaths in Oporto Portugal, preliminary results showing Liberal Jerman Riesco leading in Chill presidential elections, May Blair’s marriage to Count Johan Bubna von Litle in Slough England, and messages of encouragement from King Edward and Emperor William to the British Naval Engineers. Also notes a Lords debate denying Spain feared aggression, a Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse steward released on theft suspicions, an automatic loom breakthrough in Geasen, and the death of Hon. Eric Lascelles in a wagon show.
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Oporto
Portugal
Jerman Riesco
May Blair
Mary
Duchess of Sutherland
Slough
England
Johan Franz Bubna von Litle
British Institute of Naval Engineers
Edward
William
House of Lords
Eyrd
Selec
Spain
Theodore
New York
Hamburg
Pendueten
Eric Lascelles
Hate Srather
Earl of Harewood
Countess of Desart
Brill
Do you mean to say that I am a tar
An excited man in Chicago debates a claim with fiery language and sharp wit. The exchange centers on insult and perceived honesty as speakers spar over meaning and truth in a heated moment.
Oldest newspaper in the world may be the Tsing-Pao of China
The San Francisco Call notes Imbault Huart argues the Tsing-Pao, founded around 710 A D, is the world's oldest newspaper. It describes editions, printing methods, and the paper's imperial backing, plus other Chinese papers like the Chin ao of Shanghai founded in 1872.
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San Francisco
Europe
Times of China
Shanghai
China
Chin 'Ao
Shanghai News
Li Hung Chang
Methodists in Cities From Harper's Weekly
The article argues Methodists can thrive in urban centers, citing Dr North on 136 cities with populations over 25 000 showing limited losses and gains outpacing general population growth in seven largest cities Boston Chicago and St Louis. It notes discipline on beverages may deter affluent members and affect city life compatibility.
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Harper's Weekly
North
New York
National City Evangelization Usian
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Umbrella Trick Leaves Romieu Humiliated in Paris
Paris wit Romieu seeks shelter from rain at the Opera House doorway. A man with a large umbrella shadows him to the Cafe de Paris, but Romieu is pickpocketed. his cravat, purse, and watch vanish as the thief slips away.
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London
Romieu
Cafe de Paris
Clementine
Monsieur
Pia
Elements of Popularity on Detroit Journal Stage
A Detroit Journal report describes a poet singing in a minor key with a humorous burden, the audience listening with indifference then becoming spellbound as the performer insists Mother doesn’t know. The scene depicts a contrast between ungrammatical song lines and crowd reaction.
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Detroit Journal
Dreaming with Gabriel and a Brass Chorus
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls a morning dream with the Angel Gabriel listening to a golden trumpet. The imagery shifts to a coastal scene with a donkey cart and four brass cornets sounding by the sea.
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The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gabriel P
N la Poe Ana
Pan-American Exposition Special Coach Excursion from Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a $9.00 round trip excursion to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo with return aboard a later service. The July 3 trip departs Broad Street Station at 8:30 A.M. with tickets valid only for the outbound train.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Broad Street
Delaware Growth in Manufacturing Noted by Census Bureau
The 1900 Delaware manufacturing bulletin reports total gross products at 45.89 million dollars up 20.8 percent from 1890. There were 1 417 establishments, 41.21 million capital, 22 203 wage earners, 9.26 million in wages, and 26.05 million in material costs. Chief Statistician North notes growth with declines in cotton, fertilizers, and carriage sectors, while iron and steel, shipbuilding, foundry, machine shop, and leather finishing show gains.
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Washington
Census Bureau Today
Delaware
North
Setback for Trolley Lines in Dover
Captain John Murphey and contractor John H. Berkery, tied to a Dover trolley network, have left the city as numerous judgments are entered against them. Murphey had claimed ownership of the Delaware General Electric charter and wide credit for the project. Laborers at Cooper's Corner threaten uprising over unpaid food and supplies claimed by Frank Bennett who has hired counsel.
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Philadelphia Times
Dover
Del
John Murphey
John H. Berkery
Murphey
Delaware General Electric Company
Cooper's Corner
Frank Bennett
Shortage Revealed At Wilmington Building and Loan
Auditors report to Insurance Commissioner Marshall shows a shortage of 21046.04 in the Guarantee Building and Loan Association with assets 101397.65 and liabilities 122443.69 as of June 1. Bad management blamed. law offers only publication of the report.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Marshall
Guarantee Building and Loan Association
Delaware Notes From Wilmington and Vicinity
Delaware news notes report George J. Baeringer’s voluntary bankruptcy in Wilmington. Dover High School graduates plan a yacht party. Corinthian Lodge in Wilmington marks its fortieth anniversary. Fall gospel campaign plans emerge from Wilmington preachers. A mad dog spurs a scare in New Castle. cattle anthrax alarms Thoroughfare Neck. Presiding Elder Wilbur F. Corkran and family to sail for Europe from Philadelphia. Wilmington grocers adopt a Thursday half-holiday in July and August. State Judges assign sittings with Chief Justice Lore and associates. Nazareth Methodist Episcopal Church helps reduce debt on Dover Conference Academy. Wilmington Mayor-elect George M. Fisher to appoint James P. Jones Water Commissioner. Testimony in Wilmington vestry regarding 1806 fortification deaths prompts Congressional relief then Court of Claims action.
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George J. Baeringer
Wilmington
Dover High School
Corinthian Lodge
New Castle
Wilbur F. Corkran
Smyrna
Philadelphia
Spruance
Women of Nazareth Methodist Episcopal Church
Conference Academy
Dover
George M. Fisher
James P. Jones
Jones
Lungren
Idmore
William Egan
John 8. Taylor
Finn's Point
N. J
Congress
Court of Claims
Fires devastate Humarock Sea View hotel and Malden factory
Yesterday fires destroyed the Humarock summer hotel at Sea View Massachusetts causing about 30000 in damage with partial insurance. A landmark Malden factory named George P Cox was burned with substantial losses. Casualties include one dead one missing and two seriously injured at Kern California Central Hotel fire.
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Sea View
Mass
Corecy
Ain
Malden
George P. Cox
Central Hotel
Kern
Calpesterter
George Clark
I. C. Burnger
Summer Corset Sale at Gimbel Brothers
Gimbel Brothers in Philadelphia announces a major corset sale with widespread discounts across ventilating, Dresden, net, and imported corsets on the main floor and third floor. The store highlights heavy demand on hot days and promotes ribbon bargains as well as new stock for Fourth of July attire.
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Gimbel
Dresden
J. B
Sonnette
P. N
Royal Worcester
W. B
C. P
Bargain Lace and Hat Surplus At Silk Salon Store
Hats priced low as Panama and split braid selections dominate shelves. Silk remnants waist lengths and taffeta pieces fill racks with modest yard prices. New zig zag lace trims and Point de Paris edgings accompany all over laces at bargain levels. Regular goods previously priced much higher now appear in the Lace Store collections.
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Chantilly
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William 8
Hamlin
Preterten
John Burritt
Wester
David B. Ball
Dunmore
Charles 8Iser
Tamaqua
Aler Boeman
Pilindelon
William Dou
Sinnamahoning
Jonas Deckman
Shiremanatown
John Williams
Avondale
Henry H. Weaver
Curtin
George Wineman
Fannettsburg
William Metanck
Perryville
New Jersey
George Norris
Jersey City
Jowan Bell
Princeton
William B. Stewart
Atlantic City
Inchoonera
Hytenbota
Jacob Hadley
Coer
Burlington
Eorge
Coun
George Sanders
Reigelsville
John A. Steele
Marshalston
Maryland
William A. Sanders
Baltimore
Armstrong Hall
William H. Thomas
Hagerstown
Charles “W. Banthem
Ultimore
William H. Barrett
Liberty Grove
Isaiah PB. Warren
Solomons
Stephen Wendell
Mary A. Bond
Army and Navy
War and Navy Departments
Thomas McGregor
Ninth Cavalry
Artillery Corps
Frank Thorp
Fort Sheridan
Fort Saw Houston
E. T. Richmond
Division
Philipines
Fort Flagler
John D. C. Hesins
Arthur Murray
Philipines towWort Totten
William E. Birkelmer
Cumny
Coast Artillery
Fort Greble
Oho A. Lundeen
Forwell
John C
Fifteenth Company
Artillery
Edwin St. J. Greble
Fifteenth Coast Artillery
William D. Dveall
Fort Wadsworth
N. Y
Gustave W. Stevens
Phillippines
Fort Washington
Achie Williams. Davis
Fort McHenry
Richmond P. Davis
Thomas B. Lamoreaux
Fort Terry
Harry Dd. Humphrey
Twentieth Infantry
Fort Collins
Evansville
Ind
Grisard
Vancouver Barracks
Albert Laws
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Salisbury
Richmond
Louise F. Garrard
Pay Department
Department of California
Seymour Howell
William K. Graham
Eugene Coffin
EF. Lford, Jr
Naval Academy
Roger T. Atkinson
A. W. Balch
Dewey
Sampson
Chat OF Washington
Rockhill
Cigarmakers’ Union
Carpenters
Shade
General Labor Notes
Quebec
Manchester
American Centre of Paris
Chicago News
Methodists
Bulletin of Manufactures
Census Bureau
Delaware Guarantee Association
Delaware News Notes
Dougherty’s
North 11Th Street
Wandell
Market Street
Gimbel Brothery
Ninth Street
Gimbel Brothers
Trumby
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