Idaho Statehood Vote Tests Quorum Rule at Congress
Congress divided over Idaho admission as Democrats boycott voting to test quorum. Speaker Reed counts a working quorum, passing the bill amid partisan clashes. Debate touches Mormonism, New Mexico claims, and Edmunds Tucker terms, with mentions of Buckalew Oates and McAdoo.
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Idaho
Ass State
House
Supreme Court
Proma Btaff
Wasuixoren
Tdaho
Congress
Reed
Charles KE. Buckalew
Pennsylvania
Bennings
Jockey Club
Capital
Perkins
Kansas
Mormon Church
Mexico
Joseph
New Mexico
Buckalew
Oates
Alabama
McAdoo
New Jersey
Political clash over Idaho constitution and minority vote
Debates on constitutional conventions and quorum rules erupt as arguments target Democratic leadership. Mention of polygamy jibes and loyalty to territorial morality, with amendments on new convention and current constitution rejected by wide margins. The Democrats plan a court test on Speaker quorum counting as Lightner action proceeds.
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Mr. Henderson
Idaho
Yeas
Court of Claims
Lightner
Census troubles prompt rush to organize enumerators
From Washington April 3 Superintendent Porter of the Census Bureau urges supervisors to speed reports with only 20 of 175 districts heard. The plan call for 40,000 plus enumerators to begin house to house visits on June first and finish by July first with ample packing, storage, and uniform schedules ready for shipment.
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Porter
Pittsburgh visitors seek White House invite to Scotch Irish congress
John W. Echols and Rev. Dr. McIntosh met with President and Secretary Blaine to request attendance at the upcoming Congress of Scotch Irish citizens in Pittsburg. Dalzell accompanied them. Blaine gave no commitment, while the President indicated it would be impossible to attend. McIntosh claims the Scotch Irish in America total about 10 million.
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Washington
John W. Echols
Pittsburg
McIntosh
Philadelphia
Blaine
John Dalzell
Elaine
Echols
Scotc
America
United
Lodge applauded by Democrats over tariff stance
Washington April 3 Hon Henry Cabot Lodge drew strong Democratic applause in the House as he introduced a resolution by Boston tanners protesting the duty on raw hides in the tariff bill. He stated the text to gain a record, and Democrats crowded around him to congratulate his shift toward free trade.
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Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
House of Representatives
Lodges
Boston
Lodge
Mr. Lodge
Man Defaces Washington Monument Admits Guilt
A Pittsburg man named in Ira Godfrey address faced Police Court in Washington for defacing the Washington monument. He started the climb, rested on a landing, and inscribed his name among others before being arrested by the elevator conductor. His photograph in the monument cost him five dollars.
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Washington
Ira Godfrey
Pittsburg
Washington Monument
Monument
Murder Mystery in Helena Adds Chinese Suspect
Early today in Helena Mississippi, a colored woman was found dead on Clare Street with multiple knife wounds. A Chinese man was last seen fleeing the scene, but police captured eight residents of the Chinese house while pursuing clues.
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Helena
Mext
Clare Street
Water in the tunnel halts North River project
The Great North River tunnel work in New York is paused as river water floods the shaft. Engineer E. W. Moir and two divers hunt a roof leak in a timber caisson 150 feet from the tunnel face while air pumps push water out, and oakum is used to seal gaps.
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Great North River Enterprise
New Yeurs
New York
North River Tunnel
E. W. Moir
Moir
Jersey
Tragedy In New Jersey: Man Sets House Ablaze To End Family
A New Jersey man George Lang attempted to burn his house and family after warnings to his wife. The 3-year-old slept in an upper room as smoke appeared around 9 PM. Neighbors rescued the other children, but Lang leapt into the flames as the building burned. Only a few bones were found later.
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Eea Hannon Crry
N. J
George Lang
Lang
Lange
Hired to Hit Him Suspect Attack Kills Pilot
New York April 3 William Abernethy a steam canal boat pilot between New York and Buffalo was struck in the face at 1240 PM in front of 2 South Street and died at 3 45 PM Police identify the assailant as Fritz Cinnamon alias Dutch Pete Seen by Leonard Keeley Michael Rourke and Erest Bean and allege he planned the assault An alleged accessory boatman Albert Rickard is named by police and boatmen described as involved
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New York
William Abernethy
Here
Buffalo
South Street
Abernethy
Leonard Keeley
Michael Rourke
Erest Bean
Iain McLaughlin
Fritz Cinnamon
Pete
Sonics
Albert Rickard
Reform conference backs Bible in public affairs
Washington April 3 the reform conference adopted a platform urging exclusive use of Bible teachings in governance and the insertion of the Supreme Being in the Constitution It also endorses Blair Sunday rest bill and anti gambling liquor controls A committee reported the President declined to respond immediately saying the objects are too complex to address now and require more time.
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Washington
Reform Conference
Toe
Conneaut Claims Start Point For Erie Canal
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Meadville April 3 With faith in a Lake Erie to Ohio river ship canal Conneaut Ohio residents claim their harbor is the best starting point An engineering corps led by J W Goodwin surveys the route from Conneaut Harbor to Conneaut Lake The route runs about one and a half miles north of Linesville and Goodwin says it is practicable and easily achievable
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Conneant
Meadville
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Conneaut
Ohio
J. W. Goodwin
Sharpsville
Conneaut Harbor
Conneaut Lake
Erie
Goodwin
Linesville
Woman Fires On Uncle in Memphis Bookstore
Mrs. Annie Goldsby, 21, aimed a revolver at her uncle Gibb Williams in a Main Street bookstore. The weapon failed to injure. Williams escaped with a scare and a scratch. Goldsby claims he harmed her. Williams calls her crazy and she is locked up.
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Memphis
Annie Goldsby
Gibb Williame Williams
Main Street
Lucy, Tenn
Williams
Fierce Esa Somali Attack on Bulhar Slaughters Inhabitants
The Esa Somali tribe renewed attacks on Bulhar, killing and wounding many as British troops pursue them. An expedition previously sent from Aden endured hard fighting and losses while aiming to punish the raiders.
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Bulhar
East Africa
Gulf of Aden
Aden
William Talks Back and Emperor Defends Retirement
Berlin telegram, delayed by press censorship, reports Emperor William wrote a pamphlet titled He Goes What Now. It claims a secret society including the Emperor, Caprivi, and General Daverenia plans to conciliate the Democrats alienated by Bismarck and that the Emperor embraces Lassalle and Taine. The pamphlet likens William to Savonarola and Constantine and says he aims to save toppled thrones. The publication has caused a sensation.
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Bismarck
Vienna
Berlin
William
Emazor
von Caprivi
Daverenia
Bisma rks Birthday Gifts Amuse Britons
Bismarck receives a humorous array of birthday presents illustrating his popularity. The items include mastiffs, drinking mugs, pipes, meerschaum and wood goods, hunting guns, tobacco, an arm chair of horns, canes, preserves, eggs, bacon, a sheep, and various curiosities from Platideutehland, reflecting lighthearted public affection.
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Beant
Prince Bismarck
Caprivi Criticized de Bern April 1 Action
Freisinnige Zeitung attacks Chancellor Caprivi's East Africa policy as a serious mistake while the National Zeitung denies abandoning the south coast. It notes orders to move caravans north of Tagga due to caravan attacks. Henry M. Stanley cables from Cairo praising Emin Pashas enterprise and voyage.
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de Bern
Freisinninge Zeitung
Emin Pasha
Wissmann
von Caprivi
National Zeitung
East Africa
Tagga
Henry M. Stanley
Cairo
Emin
Prince of Wales Receives Uncommon Paris Support
Paris reports the Prince of Wales, returning from Berlin, is warmly received yet shows signs of rapid aging and frailty. Observers note he needs rest and frequent breathing pauses, amid recent illness rumors and concerns over his health.
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Paris
Prince of Wales
Berlin
Revolution in Mexico dispatch forces to quell insurgents
The Diario Hogar reports a Mexican revolution near Iguala in Guerrero state. The government orders troops including the Nineteenth Regular Infantry and a Rangers regiment to Iguala, departing last evening for duty amid government unpopularity.
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Crrr
Mexico
Diaro Hogar
Iguala
Guerreoro
Ignala
Coma cases reported in Hesse and nearby areas
April 8 report notes coma cases in Hesse provinces with a woman seen asleep for three days at Schluchten and several similar incidents in Newstadt.
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Cassell
Hesse
Schluchten
Newstadt
Young Man Ends Life Over Parental Disapproval
In Little Fass New York, 19 year old Charles Smith son of a prominent local druggist killed himself last night after marrying a factory girl against his parents wishes. The tragedy is blamed on the strain from the disapproval and ensuing family trouble.
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Little Fass
N. Y
Charles Smith
A Peculiar Epidemic Strikes Regiment
PRESBURE April 3 an eyelid epidemic hits a regiment of 670 sailors. Four men escape infection while many go blind and the unit is disbanded as a result.
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Presbure
Prince Bismarck to Send Frequent Political Communications
Bent April 8 reports that Prince Bis marck intends to issue communications to the press at regular intervals on key political questions of the day.
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Bent
Prince Bismarck
Boulanaists to Conference in Paris Meet
Forty Hovlangists including Laguerre Laissant and Deroulde travel from New Jersey to confer with General Bou anger in Paris on April 4.
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Boulanaists
Paris
Laguerre
Laissant
Deroulde
Jersey
Gen Bouanger
Brazilian bishops prepared pastoral on church and state split
Huo Janzimo reports that Brazilian bishops will soon issue a pastoral refusing consent to the separation of church and state. The document signals strong opposition to any formal divorce between church operations and government authority.
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Huo Janzimo
Church
Stata
Flood relief reports show 1000 homeless along riverfronts
Memphis dispatch notes the relief committee found about 1,000 people homeless and hungry along the river from Laconia to Henrico with many houses washed away and food shortages. Cattle cry and mules bray as relief teams push aid while Steels Bayou floods Mayo Mississippi. The river near Cairo rises slightly as Mayo uts reports overflow.
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Memphis
Citizens’ Relief Fund
Laconia
Henrico
Modoc
Ark
Helena
Cairo
Mayo, Mins
Steels Bayou
D. Mayer
Bill to repeal registration act for certain cities faces defeat
In the Ohio House April 3, Gaumer reported a repeal bill with caucus amendments. Provisions limited to cities under 23,000 include Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Toledo Youngstown and later Springfield Akron. Amendments failed to gain full support as party lines held.
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Columnus
Gaumer
House
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Toledo
Youngstown
Springfield
Akron
McMahen
Reiter
Ryan
Greeley Homestead at Chappaqua Burned
The old Greeley homestead in Chappaqua New York built by Horace Greeley in 185 is destroyed by fire. Miss Gabriel Greeley owner since his death was away at church. cousin Miss Cleveland left in charge. Firemen saved some belongings including a marble bust and Mrs Greeley’s portrait. jewelry valued around ten thousand dollars was recovered. The home had sat on swamp reclamation fame known as Greeley Swamp after Horace Greeley’s days on the farm.
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Chappaqua
N.Y
Horace Greeley
No Governor Elected. Legislature To Choose Executive
Rhode Island votes finish counting. Senate split 2 Republicans 1 Democratic, House 2 Republicans 2 Democrats. Governor and general officers to be chosen by Grand Committee of new Legislature. 28 Assembly seats still to be elected, Republicans and Democrats each need 10 seats to control the committee.
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Rhode Island
G.T. Brown
R. Burton
P. F. Pierce
Union
Charles 8. Smith
General Assembly
Grand Committee
Striking Plumbers Plan Co operative Shops Citywide
Chicago March 3 The striking plumbers say they will back a cooperative movement even if masters concede their demands. They claim capital exists to fund shops across the city and employ strikers at the asked wages with 10 percent dividends on invested capital. Striking carpenters also rejected a five percent wage compromise.
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Crrcaco
Aes
German exporters accused of large duty frauds
United States Consul H W Diederich from Leipsic reports to Concordia College associates that a vast system of frauds by German exporters causes thousands of dollars in import duties to be lost annually. He promises a detailed data report to Washington soon.
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Fr. Warne
United States
H. W. Diederich
Leipsic
Germany
Concordia College
Eee
Washington
Sie Dlacovarien
Unburned Letter May Trouble Brewers' Secretary Crowell
Prohibitionists present letters bearing Crowell signature as proof of an interview he denied. The letters include an invitation to a conference and a request for secrecy about payments to United States Senators. Crowell disputes the account, while Prohibitionists cite Colonel Chevis notes and a written letter on Crowell's business stationery.
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Crowell
Pennsylvania
United States
Chevis
Crowes
Nebraska
Not A Cent For Unsecured Creditors Of Big New York Firm
Reported liabilities of John F. Plummer & Co. exceed $1,000,000 with unsecured credits totaling about $000,000. Initial word said unsecured creditors might receive a token portion, but later reports claim none. Plummer's counsel Joseph Coate withdrew, assignee silent, schedules due next week as officials wait.
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New York
New Yeas
John F. Plummer & Co
Joseph Coate
Plummer
Nellie Bly Illness Prevents Erie Lecture
Globe girdler Nellie Bly arrived in Erie to speak under the Scott Post but fell seriously ill upon arrival. She is unable to lecture tonight as her illness resembles the grip, delaying the planned engagement.
A Wife's Affections Worth Money Sued in Cleveland
Dr D B Smith a leading Cleveland physician is sued for 25000 by George Sinclair a drygoods merchant who claims he was responsible for alienating the affections of Smiths wife. Sinclair notes Smith as a candidate for the Board of Education where he has served as president.
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Cleveland
D. B. Smith
George Sinclair
Sinclair A Smith
Smith
Board of Education
No Reduction In Railroad Rates Held By Senate Action
Railroad men celebrate 2 cent fare bill defeat as Senate refuses to reconsider. The measure failed by three votes, ending the subject for the current session.
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Cotumavs
Senate
Tragic Killing: Wife Shoots Husband at Home
In New York at 10 tonight Maggie Smiler nine years old was shot and killed by her husband Horace known as Harry at their home 244 Seventh avenue. The crime appears domestic with the suspect involved in the fatal shooting.
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New York
Maggie Smiler
Horace
Harry
Seventh Avenue
Helping the Needy Tornado Sufferers Rally Funds
Relief efforts in Louisville and Jeffersonville amass about 130000 dollars with railroad and individual gifts. Inspectors closely vet claims, highlighting fraud and confirming only genuine needs while distributing blank applications to the field staff for immediate relief.
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Louisville
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad
Aernie F
Five farmers fail in Lancaster financial notices
Financial circles were stirred by announcements of failures among wealthy farmers. Benjamin I. Gamber of Manor township assigned to Join IL Herr of Lancaster township with liabilities around 34 580. Jacob H. Farmer of Manor faced an execution and liabilities around 42 500. Daniel E. Pfeifer of East Hempfield assigned. his debts and farm value listed. Isaac Stiner of Ephraim faced an execution. real estate valued at 213 375 with notable liabilities. Other listed: William H. Serbe clear maker. David S. Brain tenant farmer. S. K. Beam cigar manufacturer. liabilities not large.
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Lancaster
Benjamin I. Gamber
Manor Township
IL. Herr
Lancaster Township
Manor
Providence
Jacob H. Farmer
Manor Townahi
Daniel E. Pfeifer
East Hempfield Ness
Danie
Isaac Stiner
Ephriam
Failares
William H. Serbe
Terre Hill
David S. Brian
Weat Lampeter
S. K. Beam
Steel Tubular Car Company to Build Near Bradford
New York capitalists form the Steel Tubular Car Company to establish a town near Bradford Pennsylvania. They aim to surpass Pullman in importance and introduce a new passenger car design using a steel tubing framework to resist collisions and derailments, with 3000 to 5000 acres bought for car works.
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Bradford
Dispatch
New York
Philadelphia
Steel Tubular Car Company
McKean County
Pullman
Chicago
Blame the Governor Ties Bonded Official to Governor Duties
Baltimore April One of State Treasurer Archer s bondsmen is editor of a county paper in this State and it is believed the bondsman will claim exemption from liability for the misdeeds of a bond due to the Governor State Controller failing to perform a constitutional duty.
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Archer
Baltimore
From Far News To Short Telegraph Dispatches
A condensed recap of disparate notices and events including deaths, su ides, industry strikes, legal troubles, and political moves. Notable items mention the Marquis of Normanity dead, a Sharon grocer failed assets, a land offer in Bostox Pa, strike gains, river mine shutdowns, Nashville governor nominating plans, tobacco tax concerns, a councilman injured, and various crimes and legal cases across multiple locales. The mixed reports portray a snapshot of late telegraphic dispatches and regional incidents.
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Marquis of Normanity
T. R. Toomas
Sharon
Nashville
Wheeling Cigar
Internal Revenue
Washington Rumble
Fayette
Uniontown
Bold Jewel Heist Attempt at Palmer House Ends Without Diamonds
A Chicago thief under the alias Ralph Allen attempted a $1,500 diamond theft at the Palmer House. He attacked jeweler W A Bigler, but failed to escape. The man claimed his name may be George A Pierce and blamed alcohol for the crime.
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Chicago
Palmer House
Ralph Allen
Hyman
Allen
W. A. Bigler
Hyman & Co
Washington
George A. Pierce
Missouri Women Raid Saloons In Crusade Against Liquor
In Fredericktown Missouri a group led by Mrs Williams Mrs Foster and Mrs James intensified a raid to close saloons at 10 am. They attacked a Delass beer consignment with axes and hammers causing beer to spill across the tracks and streets. Saloon owners report closing until the unrest ends as local women plan further action in the region.
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Pmratom
Farummetox
Petticoat Crigaders
Williams
Foster
James
Crusaders
Doe Kon
Ie Klausaman Brewing Company
J. Thomeson
St. Louis
Fredericktown
Reporter in Trouble in New York Jury Contempt Case
World reporter Dilworth Choate, jailed for contempt in Ludlow Street, faces a grand jury indictment for criminal contempt after covert notes on the Flack jury. He previously could be released by paying a fine, now a detainer may move him to General Sessions after his term ends.
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Fepactal Teleg
New York
Dilworth Choata
World
Court of Over
Flack
Ludlow Street
Pparrett
Counterfeiters Captured by Secret Service in Buffalo Raid
Secret Service officers arrest a noted gang in Buffalo led by Edward Sylvester Charley Mann and Harry Williams along with counterfeit outfits and bogus dollars. Patrick McKeon held for passing counterfeit half dollars. Desperadoes under surveillance nationwide.
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Buffalo
Edward Sylvester
Charley Mann
Harry Williams
Secret Service
Ny Eee
Charles Ioteons
Desperado
Ee Frank
Patrick McKecon
A Mother's Sad Fate Drowns Near Iron Ore Dock
Mrs. A. B. Foley, mother of a large family, fell into the bay while seeking help for her sick child near the iron ore dock. She was drowned before responders could reach her as her children had run to summon her husband. The incident occurred in the evening and left a distressing scene for the family.
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A. B. Foley
Six Men Dead in Marshall Boiler Explosion
Report from Hutsonville confirms three more workers killed and one near death after the Marshall Illinois boiler blast Tuesday. Alfred Edington, Walter Snates, Wat Plew, and others cited as fatally injured. Will Harris and Henry Carpenter listed as recovering.
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Marshall
Ita
Hutsonville
Alfred Eddingstn
Will Harris
Henry Carpenter
Labor Leader Recognized
A terse dispatch notes recognition of a labor leader by unnamed officials amid ceremonial circles and official praise. The fragment suggests a formal acknowledgment within labor circles but lacks clear names, places, or dates for fuller context.
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Democrats
Kic
Bisine
Springer
Territory
Dakota
Montana
Utah
Committee On Territories
People of the
Milwaukee
Schenectady
Rochester
Democratic Party
Henderson
Iowa
Turner
Harrison
Bet Binine
Dent
Avener
Albert Edward
Caprivi
Wiseman
Wales
Quayle
Steele
Mississippi Valley
Greeley Homestead
National Prohibition Committee
Harry P. Crowell
The
Voice
Quay
Dickey
Prohibition National
National Protective Association
Whisky Pool Trust
Nellie
Lam TE
Neelure Hanison
Samuel Purifress Co
Annie Bailey
Newark
M. R. Alexander
Alexander
Temecula
Isaac Masters
Globe Mine
Witt Hicks
Robert Mecoy
Homerville
B. Lopwie
Poland
James Borham
Brice
Wayne, Cincinnati and Louisville Railroad
Zach Taylor
William Mc
Carpenters
Swartz
Pittuburg
F. Jackson & Co
Spokane
Falla
G. A. Bump & Co
Westmoreland and
Pennsylvania Gas Companies
Altoona
Meat Ones
Drink
Esate
Ken Bigler
Bigier
Timekkeeper Gress
Greer Beac
Missouri
Bam
Iefpecial
Coluummeus
John McBride
Welloneu
Stan Meins
Poco Aeanees Labor Statiadeioe
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