Pardon Denied for Ingham and Newitt in Counterfeiting Case
Washington news reports Ellery Ingham and Harvey Newitt have been denied Executive clemency by the President after Attorney General Knox advised against pardon. Both ex prosecutors faced two and a half years’ imprisonment for links to the Jacobs counterfeiting scheme. The Attorney General rejected their disbarment argument, noting it is a court matter, not a presidential grant, and urged denial.
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Washington
Ellery P. Ingham
Harvey K. Newitt
Knox
Ingham
United States
Eastern
Pennsylvania
Newitt
Jacobs
Department of Justice
Congress
Pension Certificates Issued Across States on June 14
Washington dispatch lists pension certificates issued June 14 for numerous recipients in Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland New Jersey and other areas. Names include George R. Dicker Forest Grove Francis Haskins John Heinemann and many others with varied certificates and increases. Some entries note restorations and widows claims while several sums range from 4 to 16 dollars.
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George R. Dicker
Forest Grove
Peer T. Kidd
Youngs
Francis
Haskina
Fidred
John Heinemann
Pittsburg
John Buster
Philadelphia
Albert Barfield
Josiah ©. Kiser
Sid
Ene Valencia
William Fergusop
Jubilee
John
Cresswell
Wow Ye Chestown
New Holland
Abraham Sheema
George A. Fry
Prtadelhia
Cicero Daron
York
Ihio
Joba
Q. A
West Middletown
David Hoover
Fort Hunter
John Gallagher
Bristol
Solomon A. Sturtz
Cook's Mills
Ce W. Clawson
Blaireville
Harrison
Amos E. Lehman
Lancanter
Richard Newton
Joteacua
Thomandman
Wil
da Shap
Bane. Smith
Lewisburg
Het Henry Ie
Liam i Ra Nee
David A. Chandler
Frank Fable
Strouds
Census Bulletin Maps Connecticut School and Voting Age Totals
The Census Office bulletin lists Connecticut figures: 267,101 school age 5 to 20, 127,962 males. militia age 207,606. voting age 280,340 with 173,248 native born. Over 100,000 foreign born males of voting age. aliens about one third of foreign born voting age. Naturalized portion noted.
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Washington
Census Office
Connecticut
Alu
Army and Navy Orders Published in The Philadelphia Times
Washington reports detail army transfers including Lt Col Joseph F E Lee and Lt Daniel F Keller among others. Navy updates note Blakeman to Norfolk Hospital and trials for torpedo boat Biddle plus engine department assistants. Transports Oid and Kilpatrick head to New York via Manila with teachers, Logan sails with 300 teachers, Thomas and Grant movements set for July.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Army
Navy
Oid
Kilpatrick
New York
Manila
Thean
Thomas
San Francisco
Logan
Grant
Navy Department
Kempff
Kentucky
Cavite
Glacier
Brisban
Honolulu
Hannibal
Norfolk
Newport
Commissioned by the President Army Navy Appointments List
The President signed a large set of commissions across state justice and defense posts. Includes George W. Cook of DC Board of Charities. Justice appointees Richard W. Austin and Joseph B. Murdock. numerous lieutenants and captains in infantry and artillery. rank listings extend to second lieutenants and a captain appointment for Louis F. Garrard Jr.
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George W. Cook
Board of Charities For
District of Columbia
Richard W. Austin
Artillery Corts
Thomas W. Hollyday
Albert L. Rhoades
William H. Peek
James E. Wilson
Manteane
Louis F. Garrard, Jr
Dismissed Cadets' Future Chance
Washington reports the pardon of Cadet Calvin Jay Cressy who was dismissed for hazing. Officials say pardoned cadets may reapply and enter the academy again if reappointed, setting an example for others in similar status.
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Washington
Calvin Jay Cressy
Cressy
Gratuity Authorized for Medal of Honor Holders
The Deputy Comptroller of the Treasury rules that any enlisted man in the army navy or marine corps who before March 3 1901 and as far back as December 1 1873 received a medal of honor for distinguished conduct in battle is entitled to a gratuity of 100 pounds.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
the Treasury
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Porto Rican Belt Line Road Franchise Granted
The Porto Rican Legislature has granted a railway franchise for a line circling the island. Under the Foraker law the President must pass the grant before it becomes effective. The road, chartered by Spain, runs from San Juan and was paused during American occupation.
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Washington
San Juan
American meat all right finds praise but care complaints
Consul General Stowe in Cape Town reports British officers and troops found American meat very satisfactory. Soldiers preferred the tinned product to poor fresh meat, with complaints limited to improper handling after arrival in the Transvaal.
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Washington
South Africa
Stowe
Cape Town
Transvaal
Torpedo Boat Biddle Trials Planned at Boothbay
Washington notes say a crew standardizing trial of the torpedo boat Biddle will be held at Boothbay Maine on Tuesday next. Mrs. McKinley improves with her usual drive yesterday. Secretary Root returns to Washington and resumes War Department duties after a week in New York. Major Goodier travels from San Francisco to assist in the Judge Advocate General's office. The Navy awards a $160000 coaling plant contract at Boston Navy Yard to Augustus Smith. The annual coinage for the fiscal year ending June is projected at 186340781. Gerald Lowther and embassy staff depart for Newport to occupy the embassy summer post.
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Boothay
Maine
McKinley
Rixey
Navy Department
Boston Navy Yard
Augustus Smith
World’s Visible Cotton Supply Rises Significantly
New Orleans June 28 Secretary Hester reports the world’s visible cotton supply at 2,874,000 bales, up from 1,864,119 last year. American cotton totals 1,704,090 versus 1,264,119. all kinds including Egypt and Brazil reach 1,080,000, up from 600,000. Great Britain and continental Europe hold 1,348,000, down from 1,377,000. India 625,000 up from 303,000. United States 717,000 up from 280,000.
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NEW Orllans
Hester
Egypt
Brazil
India
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Pennsylvania Railroad coach excursion to Pan-American Expo
Pennsylvania Railroad offers a $9.00 coach excursion to the Pan-American Exposition. Tickets valid only on trains departing Broad Street Station at 8:30 AM. Travel within seven days, with services aboard the specified train.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad
Lost Secrets Promise Fame for Hidden Inventions
From the New York Press: the world’s most valuable ideas vanished in the past twenty years. John Waymouth’s heat engine and locomotive were destroyed after his death. Herbert Warner’s diamond making failed to reach market amid his mysterious disappearance. Grantly Adams’s talium alloy vanished with his mind, and Henry Mills’s perpetual lamp papers were stolen then his life ended. Shawbridge’s fulmite explosive killed him, and Grant Finlay blocked smoke free tech, denying the public a cleaner future.
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New York Press
John Waymouth
Wolverhampton
England
Waymouth
Professor Huxley
Forbes Brown
Herbert Warner
Warner
Harley Street
London
Henry Mills
Mills
Hampstead
Shawbridge
Secretive figure and late taboo in smoke era
A retired individual, known as Orey, died two years ago while carrying a hidden secret. A week before death, all anti-smoke apparatus at his home was removed and destroyed, suggesting concealment of information or past acts.
Oklahoma Prizes From Baltimore Sun Lottery Plan
Four grand prizes worth at least 40000 each will be distributed by a government lottery in Oklahoma by August 6. Prizes include 180 acre lands near Fort Sill and 160 acre homesteads near Anadarko with values from 5000 to 10000, plus 10 prizes at 160 acres near county seats. The scheme funds bridges roads and a 10000 courthouse as towns grow toward an estimated population over 10000.
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Baltimore Sun
United States
Oklahoma
Fort Sill
Kansas City Star
Flynn
Mc.Kinley
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Anadarko
Chicago, Thick Island and Pacific Depot
Anndarko
Fort Sil
Vandeventer
Great Government
Animal Drunkards and a Bourbon-Soaked Lagoon Tale
A St Charles observer notes birds and people fall to drink, recounting robins and mockingbirds sipping berry laced wine and a Tennessee horse that drank whisky from a branch lagoon near a distillery. The horse learned the flavor and habit from the whiskey-rich pool.
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New Orleans
St. Charles
Robin Redbreaast
Tennessee
Agreeable man praised for lateness in Boston Transcript
In the Boston Transcript dialogue Mrs Uppasee and Mrs Crocket discuss Mr Forte, praising his agreeable manner and his remark that he deserved punishment for arriving late, while noting his thoughtful behavior toward their singing event.
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The
Boston Transcript
Mrs. Uppasee
Mr. Forte
Mrs. Crocket
Ms. Uppasee
Tit-Bits. Papa Admonishes Over Apple Demand
A humorous exchange captures a father testing his child about asking the mother before taking an apple. The child confirms he asked, but mamma refused, prompting the papa to warn of discipline if the tale is incorrect.
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Papa
Mamma
Price for short steamship trip sparks heated remark
In Chicago Tribune prose a traveler with a bag complains that thirteen dollars and a half is too high for a brief voyage. An agent defends the fare saying passengers would pay that instead of thirteen dollars, as the scene unfolds with a fitful cough.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Tired Feeling Signals Loss of Vitality and Tone
A testimonial from Martin Kemp of Union Stock Yard Hotel Cleveland Ontario describes a chronic tired feeling before and after exertion, poor appetite and sleep, and a run down system. He credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring health after taking two bottles.
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Hood
Martin Kemp
Union Stock Yard Hotel
Cleveland
Onto
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises New Strength and Courage
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that cures fatigue and restores vigor. The copy claims new energy and bravery for the user, urging readers to try the remedy for improved well being.
Birmingham Burglary Gang Leader Miller Hanged for Murder
Frank Miller a famed safe blowers gang leader was executed in Birmingham for killing Patrolman Adams who tried to arrest him. Frank Duncan also convicted for Patrolman Kirkley death and sentenced to life imprisonment. An Alabama chain gang tale ends with two more hangings on the same scaffold.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank Miller
J. W. Adams
Miller
Frank Duncan
Kirkley
Alonzo Williams
Standard Oil. Company
A. J. Clayton
Tom Fay
Frank Edwards
John West
G. W. Kirkley
Adams
Duncan
Germany
Xavier
Convent of Mercy
New York City
Washington
Mobile
New York
Harry
Blue Mountain Road Sold in Harrisburg Foreclosure
The sheriff sold the Blue Mountain Railroad franchises and rights of way for 43 dollars on an 11,800 dollar execution. W. C. Mayne of Philadelphia was the contractor behind the bid, with DeForrest Ballou as attorney for Mayne. C. Oscar Bressler of Lebanon protested the sale and said the matter would be pursued in court.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Blue Mountain Railroad
W. C. Mayne
Philadelphia
Centre Pingree nickname tale from Detroit shoe factory
The Detroit News-Tribune recounts how Hazen S Pingree earned the nickname Centre or Head Centre. A Fenian era visit led a stranger to Pingree and the factory. Smith suggested the title fit his role and initials H S. The nickname stuck among old shoemakers in Detroit.
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Detroit News-Tribune
Hazen
Pingree
Michigan
Centre
Detroit
Head Centre
Pingree & Smith
Head
Smith
Local Con Artist Peddles ‘Greatest Discovery’ in Chicago
A seedy stranger pitches an extermination scheme to a shopkeeper and neighbors in Chicago. The proprietor mocks the claim, noting they already manufacture horse net and wire screens. The con man persists, attempting to interest nearby merchants with a sensational urgency.
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Chicago News
Fragmentary courtroom line hints at a fine dispute
A judge and speaker debate payment terms with unclear currency and wording. The garbled text references a fine of 50 and newspaper reporting issues, hinting at a legal proceeding and imperfect transcription.
Morroizon Jury Convicts Woman in Manslaughter Trial
Kansas June 27 Jessie Morri zon found guilty of manslaughter in the murder case of Olin Castle, wife of her husband. The jury wrangled for nearly thirty hours before reaching a verdict. It was reported that one juror held out.
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Kan
Jessie Mor
Mar Olin
Joinson Democrats Secure Delegates in Ohio County Meet
TEUBENVILLE Ohio June 27 The Medden and Burns sections lead at the Democratic county convention shaping a resolution to Kilbourne for governor Lebeens vote for changes and delegate backing reported.
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Joinson
Teubenville
Ohio
Medden
Burns
Kilbourne
Bs Lebeens
Gorman's Boom Launched at Baltimore Dinner
Former Senator Arthur Pue Gorman’s bid for re election to the U S Senate was informally announced at a Baltimore dinner hosted by Joseph Friedenwald. Friedenwald and several prominent Maryland Democrats urged him as the logical choice, with Governor Smith and others praising the guest. Mayor Hayes attended by not. grooms were among the invited figures.
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Baltimore
Arthur Pue Gorman
Joseph Fridenwald
Gorman
United States Senate
Friedenwald
Maryland
Smith
E. E. Jackson
L. Victor Baughman
Olin Bryan
Joshua W. Hering
Baltimore County
Hayes
Trouble in island of Guam theft of whisky barrels shocks forces
A Philadelphia Times report notes Governor Schroeder of Guam ordered tightening measures after thefts including a barrel of whisky from the Naval Hospital. The plan limits liberty and increases sentry presence as a wounded, overworked garrison laments conditions and insults from a hostile climate and discipline.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Hackett
Heywood
Marine Corps
Schroeder
Guam
United States
Island
Naval Hospital
Wu Ting-fang defies ministers over Philadelphia July 4 speech
Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang rejects protests against speaking in Philadelphia on July 4. He says he will resign if ministers prove his duty is unfulfilled and calls for respected questioners to present their case. He denounces the objections as intimidation and defends the Fourth of July as a day of goodwill.
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Washington
Wu Ting-fang
Philadelphia
Paladelphia
Closing of National Saengerfest in Buffalo
The North American Saengerbund wrapped up in Pan-American grounds with a 10,000-seat stadium filled for a 3,500-voice mass chorus and Havana Municipal Band featuring on the midway. The finale sang America as a half grown lion escaped and was recaptured after a brief chase.
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Buffalo
Saengerbund
Havana
Cuba
America
Kappa Alpha Fraternity Elects Officers
The Kappa Alpha Fraternity convention in Richmond elected officers for two years. Knight Commander Edward C. Smith of Raleigh. Grand Purser Frank P. McConnell of Talladega. Chief Alumnus Dr. Paul I. Murrill of Auburn. Historian Tasewell J. Hubbard. Journal Star R. E. Pritchard of Chat.
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Kappa Alpha
Richmond
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Edward C. Smith
Raleigh
Frank P. McConnell
Talladega
Ala
Paul I. Murrill
Auburn
Tasewell J. Hubbard
Star of Journal
R. E. Pritchard
Drowned Hero Rescues Woman in Tennessee River
Knoxville report says Samuel Logan son of Judge S T Logan drowned in the Tennessee river after rescuing a woman named Guion from New Orleans. Communication of exact events is incomplete due to garbled text.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Samuel Logan
S. T. Logan
Tennessee
Miss Gu
New Or
Na Guion
Railroad Commissioner Stabbed in Atlanta Incident
Atlanta June 27 T C Crenshaw of the Georgia Railroad Commission was stabbed and seriously wounded in a streetcar incident. The attack occurred as the car left Atlanta at 5 o clock and Crenshaw's condition was reported serious.
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Atlanta, Ga
T. C. Crenshaw
Georgia Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Crenshaw
Founder of Sullin's College Dies at 81
BRISTOL Tennessee June 27 W V James aged 81 founder of Sullin's College died here today. The respected educator built the institution and led its early years, leaving a lasting mark on the local academic community.
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Sullin’s College
Bristol
Tenn
W. W. James
Boers Attack Richmond as British Defenders Hold Off
Cape Town dispatch reports 8000 Boer invaders under Malan and Smith assaulting Richmond on Tuesday. British forces of North Staffordshire militia and town guard repel multiple sangar captures. Boers withdraw after two hours of heavy fire as relief looms. Boer casualties five killed seven wounded. British losses undisclosed.
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Philadelphia Times
Cape Town
Malan
Smith
Richmond
North Staffordshire
Bank Director Arrested in Leipzig Bank Collapse
Herr Exner, director of the Leipziger Bank, was arrested as authorities probe the bank's suspension and misleading report. The bank's assets include 111 million marks, with 87 million tied to the Cassel Treber-Trocknung Company, which is largely insolvent, and 15 million lent after knowledge of insolvency. Berlin bankers warn stock and reserves likely lost, and further arrests for negligence are anticipated.
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Leipzig
Herr Exner
Leipziger Bank
Cassel ‘Treber-Trocknung
Tageblatt
Cassel Treber-Trocknung Company
Berlin
Liepziger Bank
Dresden
Leipziger
Camden Council Approves 649971 Budget and Posts Tax Plan
Camden City Council approved a 649971.63 budget for the coming year, with a 175000 separate appropriation and police salary increases. The council also set July 9 to fix the next annual tax rate, aided by reassessments likely lowering the rate. Additional posts include three assistant city engineers and a messenger position.
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Camden
Theo
Bell
Creely
Largest Gold Brick Ever Cast Reaches Ashcroft
Vancouver report notes arrival from Cariboo of what is believed to be the 14th ingot ever cast. The brick measures about ten feet long and two feet thick, weighing roughly 2,000 pounds and valued at around emorooh.
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Philadelphia Times
Vancouver
B. C
Ashcroft
Cariboo
Emorooh
Fire at Lehigh Valley freight house destroys property near Buffalo
A fierce blaze at the west bound Lehigh Valley Railroad freight house at Tifft Farm near Buffalo yesterday killed one person and left several men badly burned. Property valued at about $100,000 was destroyed.
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Buffalo
Ufe
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Tifft Farm
Volunteers Returning Home From Philippines
The Forty third Regiment, last of the volunteers, arrived in San Francisco today aboard the transport Kilpatrick after a 23 day voyage from Manila.
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San Francisco
Fortythird Regiment
Philippines
Kilpatrick
Manila
Monument to Lincoln's Mother Marked with Monument
Richmond Ind June 27 The grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln mother of Abraham Lincoln in county this state is at last marked by a monument.
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Lincoln
Richmond
Ind
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Baleat and Snepe Placed in Health Initiative
In a local health briefing, Baleat and Snepe are named as key participants in a community wellness push. The program focuses on nutrition, exercise, and access to clinics to improve overall well being. Residents are encouraged to engage with program coordinators for resources.
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New Jersey
Frisby
Franklinville
Oderville
Newark
Une
Chatham
Pace
A. Darling
Vineland
Ass John
Hansey
A. Oo
Eae
E. Marks
Ce Hi Beall
Hasna i
Chesake
Ormae
Sam
Great Falls
Johnson
Balth
Bureau of Population of
Army and Navy
Joseph FE. Lee
Sixth Infantry
Joneohn Ryrick
Artillery
Daniel F. Keller
Twenty- Fourth Infantry
Walter ©. Sweeny
R. 8. Blakeman
Norfolk Hospital
W. H. Nauman
E. H. Dunn
Biddle
State
Joseph B. Murdock
John L. Gow
John R. Brady
Edward
Godfrey
Joseph H. Dorst
Leutenant
Edwin D. Andrews
Robert R. Love
Raymond
Bamberger
Frank McEnhill
Wm. H. Bell, Jr
Isaac
Martin
Edmund A. Buchanan
Albert J. Mohn
Seth W. Cook
Horace N. Munro
Clarence A. Dougherty
William G., Meade
Elbert G. English
Leon R. Partridge
Thomas B. Estey
David L. Roscoe
Roland E. Fisher
Daniel D.tompkins
Emery Hathaway
Robert H
Ifantry
SECO
William Ashbridge
William A. Alfonte
Roy W. Ashbrook
Francis M. Boon
Arthur E. Boyer
John A. Brockman
George F. Brady
John F. Clapham
James L. Craig
Arthur T. Talton
Channing BE. Delaplane
Frank W. Dawson
Benjamin TD. Poulots
Clarence H. Farnham
Samuel H. Fisher
John FE. Green
Charles W. Harris
Henry Heisfeld
J. J. Jervey
Ralph H. Leavitt
John J. Hudgett
Laurence
Mathews
George
Mullen
Laney M. Mitchell
Floyd
Daniel A. Nolan
Launcelot M. Purcell
George E
Hugh A. Parker
Kneeland
Snow
Thorne Strayer
William
Stoll
Betah Smith
Ira A. Smith
George W. Sager
Bates Tucker
Charles W. Tillotson
James E. Ware
Frederick B. Wilson
Kenneth P. Williams
Consul Stowe
Chat OF
Root
War Department
New York State
Lewis E. Goodier
San
Judge Advocate General
Uni
Gerald Lowther
Aasliah
Grantly Adams
Tallum
Grant Finlay
Glasgow
Georgie
Blue Mountain Road
Yesterda
Miss Morrizon
Island OF Guam
China
Will
Cape Colony
City Board of Assessors
Bees Escae
Bailading Weamaueien
Trict Court
Board of ‘Ealth E Theresees
Rae Vete
Stockton
Snepe
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