Carnegie Gift Sparks City Hall Battle Over Library Control
A heated dispute in Pittsburgh centers on Andrew Carnegie's 2 million dollar library offer. Councilmembers and officials clash over how the library should be run, with Carnegie insisting a 12 member private commission have power to fill vacancies and approve governance. Several councilmen signal opposition to the amended ordinance, while advocates argue the gift ensures library permanence and public prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Inmstead
City Hall
Carnegie
James B. Scott
Mr. Magee
Dr. Holland
Mr. Carnegie
Magee
Richt
Commission
Messra
Lambie
Carnahan
Keating
Promit
Pratt Library
Baltimore
Bozton
Council A
Senator Quay Heads East as Talks Remain Silent
The article notes Senator Quay and his son Richard traveling from Beaver on an early train to attend the Americas Club Grant Dangguet on the second of the month. Quay’s reticence in interviews is emphasized as he plans to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Richard
Beaver
Americas Club
Dangguet
Charles Lea
Allegheny Councils Meet Amid Resignations and Caucus Nominations
The Select branch led by President Lindsey confirmed E. Hartman’s resignation from the First ward and noted Bartman’s move to Cleveland. A proclamation for a new election was authorized as part of the concurrent session with Common Council to select city officers. Debates covered annexation plans for Reserve township to form the Fourteenth ward and other ward division considerations. James A. Bell resigned from Common Council, and Mayor Wyman to issue proclamation for a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Branch
Allegheny
Lindsey
E. 8. Hartman
Bartman
Cleveland
Ted
Common Council
Reserve Township
Hendricks
Knox
United States
Detzel
James A. Bell
Wyman
Hell
Jenkins Refuses Vestry Post at Old Trinity Church
Mr. T C Jenkins declines to serve as vestryman of Trinity Church saying recent vestry actions and a $5000 debt to terminate Maxwell’s relationship compelled his decision. Readers debated whether a new election is required or a vacancy can stand unfilled.
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T. C. Jenkins
Old Trinity
Trinity Church
Mr. Jenkins
Thad
H. J. Maso
Maxwell
New Depot Planned for Charleroi on Pennsylvania Route
General Manager Pugh of the Pennsylvania Railroad Mines will visit Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston soon to inspect Charleroi for a new depot praised as the handsomest on the line Manager M J Alexander urged urgent town needs officials promised action immediately The current McKean station sits far from Charleroi center causing passengers to clamber between cars and traffic has grown massively with hundreds of workers commuting to Helev Vernon and Monongabela City for work and freight and passenger business at the line is very active
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Pugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Charleroi
M. J. Alexander
McKean
Trafic
Hellevernon
Monongebela
Evening of Song at Stewart U P Church
A successful concert at United Presbyterian Church Stewart station featured home talent performers under Mrs Adsh S Thomas Pittsburg. The program included solos quartets and choruses with numbers such as O Hush Thee My Baby and Dickery Dickery Dock. Soloists included Mrs C N Shaw Mrs Miller Miss Blanche Frazier Miss Nelia Shaw Mr John Stewart Mr John Shaw and Mr Gill with Miss Blanche Frazier from Allegheny appearing as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Stewart Station
Adsh S. Thomas
Pittsburg
Baby
Dickery Dickery Dock
C. N. Shaw
Airs. Miller
Blanche Frazier
Nelia Shaw
John Stewart
John Shaw
Gill
Allegheny
Arch Street Church Pledges for New Edifice
Members of Arch Street Presbyterian Church pledge 31000 toward a handsome new building estimated at over 100000 to replace the current overflowed sanctuary. Trustees were authorized at the last meeting to manage the funds and secure proper plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Husband Arrested Over Alleged Cruelty Toward Family
John Hapwood of 229 Penn Avenue was arrested by Constable Kramer on cruelty and neglect charges raised by Anti-Cruelty Society Superintendent Dean. The case states the wife and children are suffering, with a hearing set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hapwood
Penn Avenue
Kramer
Alderman Warner
Superintendent Dean
Dean
Hapwood
Berger Faces Perjury Charge After Watts Suit
Christopher Berger appeared before Alderman Warner last night charged by Samuel Watts with perjury. Watts had sued Berger earlier to recover £2350 in wages for work as a carriage painter at Berger's works on Fiftieth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Berger
Warner
Samuel Watts
Watts
Berger
Fiftieth Street
Body of Unknown Man Found in Monongahela River
A man about 45, six feet tall with a black bald head and chin whiskers, was found in the Monongahela River at City Farm station. He appeared to have been in the water for about three weeks, wearing a black coat and vest and jean pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Frey to Face Hearing for Malicious Mischief at Steel Works
James Frey will be arraigned today before Alderman Warner on a charge of malicious mischief preferred by Martin Reeder. Both men are at the Black Diamond Steel Works where Frey allegedly threw Reeder's hat into a fly wheel pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frey
Alderman Warner
Martin Reeder
Black Diamond Steel Works
Frey
Reeder
Railroad traffic trends noted by local agent Speer
F G Speer, Central Pacific lines agent in Pittsburg, said traffic last night was not as strong as expected this year and few passengers remained westbound, a situation he said applied especially to California travelers.
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F. G. Speer
Central Pacific Lines
Pittsburg
California
Notable Hub Visitors Leave For California Return
A Boston hub party led by Tilly Haines of United States Hotel returns from California. The group includes Judge Kemp, Dr. Davis, and H. A. Carson, who refuse to share details. Other notables visiting Pittsburgh include G. E. Palmer, George A. Powell, J Corcoran, and John M. Conk, all lawyers, meeting in quiet discretion. Rev Dr Beale discusses Johnstown flood coverage. Albert Ferguson buys Councilman McDonald’s residence for 10000. James McCullough and George Fox, water works investors, tour from Kittanning. Prof J C Gilchrist of Algona, Iowa, mentioned.
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Tilly Haines
America
United States
Boston
California
ePet
Judge Kempman
Dr. Davis
H. A. Carson
Sher
The
Anderson
Lon D
G. E. Palmer
Chicago
George A. Powell
New York
J. Corcoran
Williamsport
John M. Conk
Steubenville
Duquesne
Tey
Dr. Beale
Johnstown
Albert Ferguson
Beaver County
A. W. McDonald
Coraopolis
McDonald
James McCullough
George Fox
Kittanning
Pittsburg
Indiana
Meadville
Washington
J. B. Findlay
Europe
J. C. Gilchrist
Algonia
Iowa
Ford City Plate Glass Expansion Aims At World Lead
Ford City plans to double its plate glass plant at a cost of 1 750 000 to outrace rivals in the United States and abroad. Charleroi and Streator pursue similar growths as American tariffs loom and foreign price cutting pressures intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford City
Ford City Plate Glass Company
Charleroi
Streator
Plate Glass
A. L. Conger
Ramigrena
Fiest
Pittsburg
Charleroi Platelass Company
Charleroi Company
Ways and Means Committee of Congress
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Bollit
Crouse
Timber Growing Scarce and Prices Stabilize
Corry timberman I Hammond predicts no further price rises this year as West Virginia logs flood Western Pennsylvania markets. He notes open winter delays log transport yet higher prices persist, and foresees West Virginia timber dominating supply within two years. He calls timber lands a strong long term investment.
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I. Hammond
Corry
Seventh Avenue
Forest County
Titusville
West Virginia
Western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Government building arches work begins for fall move
The White Construction Company of Chicago started arching the Government building, with first and second floors to be finished in three weeks. Department officials will soon let plastering tiling and wood material contracts. Plumbing and electric wiring on the two top floors will start immediately, aiming for an office move by mid September. Inspector Patterson speeds stone laying, with four corner towers advancing toward completion. The front clock tower will be last and all stone work should finish in five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Construction Company
Chicago
Washington
Stowe
Patterson
Contracts Secured for South American Trade Moves
E C Acevedo of Buenos Ayres left for Titusville to seek contracts with Oil Creek Refining Company to sell production in South America. He represents F G Pierra of New York and has deals with Peerless Glass Thomas Evans Co and OHara Glass Co. He plans to visit Philadelphia then return to Argentina at month end.
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E. C. Acevedo
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Titusville
Oil Creek Refining Company
Acevedo
F. G. Pierra
New York
South America
Peerless Glass Company
Thomas Evans & Co
O'Hara Glass Company
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cathedral spire cleared of danger after bishop's review
Bishop Phelan denied reports that the St. Peter's Pro Catholic spire in Allegheny fell or was unsafe. He ordered an inspection and found the spire sound though a cap of a cornice did fall two months ago.
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Phelan
St. Peter's Pro-Cathedal
Allegheny
St. Vincent’s parish marks centennial with Benedictine roots
The parish of St. Vincent’s near Latrobe celebrates 100 years since Father Browers founded the church on the 16th anniversary of the 1780 site purchase. Benedictine monks of St. Vincent’s Monastery oversee the parish and property. Bishop O’Connor earlier placed the monks in charge. Bishop Phelan may attend and celebrate pontifical mass.
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St. Vincent's
Latrobe
St. Vincent's Monastery
Father Browers
O'Connor
Phelan
Master Workman Ross and a Citywide Bottle Strike
A mass bottle factory strike in Hamilton Co. plants and related firms shuts all flint bottle houses. About 1,000 workers idle as boys demand a 50 cent weekly advance, with arrests and police posted to quell disturbances. Some workers resume, others stand firm. The firms report no formal demand yet.
Juvenile Cork Factory Strike Over Wage Increase Demand
About 74 boys aged 18 to 15 at Armstrong Bros. & Co. cork factory on Twenty fourth street quit work yesterday over a W cent weekly raise. After morning absences, Master Workman Brothers persuaded some to return, but in the afternoon all left. The firm announced terminations and advertised for 123 replacements. Workers held low skill roles and earned 4, HM, or 5 dollars weekly by age. The firm plans to reopen Monday with new staff.
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Hamilton
McCully
Ialing
Twentieth Street
Twenty-eighth Street
Hamilton & Co
J. M. Livingstone
Central Station
John Quinn
John Tesle
Joseph Knofsky
J.T. & A. Hamilton
Lawrenceville
Wood-street
Flint Workers’ Association
Armstrong Bros. & Co
Twenty-fourth Street
Hrothers
K. of L. Assembly
Mr. Brothers
Lawrenceville Elopement Ties Ex-Worker to 18-Year-Old Bride
An ex Citizens' Traction Company worker, John A. Harrison, eloped with Nellie Pricer, aged 18, from Philadelphia via the Lake Erie line to Youngstown where they wed. They reside in Oakland, while Harrison works at the Penn avenue power house. The couple, both Catholics, married during Holy Week against church norms.
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Lawrenceville
Cmpman
Citizens' Traction Company
Lake Erie
Youngstown
Oakland
L’enn Avenue
John A. Harrison
Nellie Pricer
Thirty-sixth
Butler Street
John Pricer
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Butler Streets
Ag France
Philadelphia
Green
Penn Avenue
Hom
Resignation of Doctor Ayres from City Farm
Doctor Ayres who led the insane department at the City Farm resigns. The resignation was accepted on March 11. Rumors claim an economy motive linked to Chief Elliot of Charities, though Elliot says the increase in professional calls kept Ayres from Poor Farm duties. They remain on good terms.
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Ayres
City Farm
Chief Elliot
Department of Charities
Elliot
Loretto Band Warns Against Improper Collectors
Secretary F Sanker of the Loretto Cornet Band warns Tur Dispatch readers about a man collecting funds in the city. He urges the public to avoid giving money to the impostor, noting the band is debt free and no one is authorized to solicit funds on its behalf.
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F. Sanker
Loretto Cornet Band
Tur
Naka
Coal Operators Elect Delegates to Columbus Conference
The coal operators meet in the Chamber of Commerce and elect F. L. Robbins and Alex Dempster as delegates to the Columbus conference with J. Morton Hall Sanford Andrews and Patterson as alternates. They adopt a resolution to maintain the present base scale and oppose higher differentials. Delegates go uninstructed on the cents per ton demand, while most pits appoint delegates who favor the Columbus scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
F. L. Robbins
Alex Dempster
Columbus
Messrs. J. Morton Hall
Sanford
Andrews
Patterson
Pittsburg
J. M. Hall
Plowed Through Soldiers’ Remains Aboard Shenandoah Trip
Br H Smith, patentee of gas apparatus, on Southern trip with companions, stops near Waynesboro when they discover a farmer plowing over an old burial trench. They find relics including belt plates and buttons from Civil War dead. The scene lies near Three Top Mountain, noted for Civil War clashes and the drama Shenandoah.
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BR. H. Smith
Shenandoah Valley
Waynesboro
Mr. Smith
Three Top Mountain
Bronson Howard
Shenandoah
County Officials Seek Tax Revision and Road Fixes
Memorial committee of County Commissioners last night urged the Tax Commission to revise laws to shift burden from land holders to personal property and criticized the poor condition of country roads. Next meeting set for Williamsport on call.
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Memorial Committee of County Commissioners
Tax Commission
Williamsport
Adopted Child Returned to Family in City
T. W. Gale, the new mayor's messenger, and his wife adopted a little girl named Lottie Lang, a ward of the police station, last August. They have now returned her to Altborough, the local officer in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Gale
Lottie Lang
Local items report burglars fail at Davis grocery
A morning burglary attempt at J C Davis No 068 Fifth Ave was foiled when Officer Bagley encountered two men in the cellar and was knocked down. The suspects fled. Various local incidents include arrests, a Polish worker seriously injured, a child welfare case, a matinee fundraiser, a charity game, and other city notes.
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J.C. Davis
Fifth Avenue
Bagley
Micuaki Hica@té
Mary Higgins
Twelfth Ward
Mary A. Higgins
Michael
Rift Between Musicians Union and Knights of Labor Sees Alleged Boycott
A Trades Journal report quotes Master Workman Foss of D. A. 3 K of L accusing the Musical Union of planning a boycott against a National League club for hiring professional musicians legally organized under a charter of the K of L. The piece recounts intra union disputes, expelled members, and efforts to square accounts, arguing that some expelled men joined LA 155 after refusing to settle fines and dues.
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Foss
K. of L
Trades Journal
Musical Union
National League Club
L. A. Likj
Great Western Band
L. A
Iron builders expand via eight contracts and large converters
Riter and Conley, boiler manufacturers, report eight iron building contracts totaling 1350 feet in length and 61 feet wide. They are constructing two of the country’s largest converters at Sparrow Point for the Pennsylvania Steel Company. They also work on a hydraulic flanging plant. Morgan Engineering adds hydraulic and side flanging machines, with a plate 11 feet diameter and 1 inch thick.
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Riter & Conley
Sparrow Point
Pennsylvania Steel Company
America
Morgan Engineering Company
President Rae Answers Open Challenge by Miners Union
President Rae of the United Miners replies to the operators circular of the 5th. He says the focus on screens weight and payment terms misses the real issue of a fair price for mining next year. He emphasizes workers need a livable wage and notes the weight of coal before screening as the only solution.
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Rae
United Miners
Cameron Mine Fire Threatens Shamokin Complex
Word reports the Cameron colliery near Shamokin has an out of control fire. The mine spans over 250 miles of galleries and can only be flooded. Creeks will be diverted into the mine, with a six day plus project and an estimated $100,000 loss requiring a year to repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Shamokin
Valley Glass Company to Revive Whitla Plant at Beaver Falls
A new glass firm with $60 000 capital seeks a charter as Valley Glass Company to operate the defunct Whitla Ginsa works at Beaver Falls. Interested stockholders from the old firm back the venture with E Woelfel of the Harmony Society as President and S W Vandersol of the city as Secretary.
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The
Valley Glass Company
Whitla Ginsa Company
Beaver Falls
E. Woelfel
Harmony Society
W. Vandersol
Department of Awards to elect a new chairman this afternoon
The Department of Awards meets to organize and elect a chairman to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. McCaslin's retirement. Chief Brown arrives from the East. Bids for Bureau of Water supplies and pipe-laying contracts, including a 90 inch main from the Highland reservoir, are on the agenda. Over 2000 tonnes of pipe will be laid. Unfinished business covers remodeling Engine House No 2 and the Forbes Street paving contract.
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Department of Awards
McCaslin
Brown
Bureau of Water
Highland
Forbes Street
Mrs Rocks face cruelty charge before Alderman
Superintendent Dean of the anti Cruelty Society accuses Mrs Alice Rocks of cruelty and neglect toward her three children at a hearing before Alderman Warner. Dean alleges she lived on Fortieth Street below Butler Street until about three weeks ago, then left her home and kids, with the husband employed at Carbon Iron Works providing incidental care.
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Dean
anti-Cruelty Society
Alice
Alderman Warner
Scale changes and contracts mark steady glass and steel trade
The scale for Filet Glass Workers and the Central Traffic Association reclassification ended with a largely unchanged scale from last year. Changes to iron and steel classifications benefit Pittsburg manufacturers and new rates take effect in April. Allegheny Bessemer Steel ordered 5 000 tons of rails for a Deming New Mexico road, with 45 000 tons more under negotiation. Homer L. McGaw sells his stake in the National Glass Budget and retires. Westinghouse Machine reports March engine sales totaling 4 205 horse power. Oliver Bros. & Phillips puddling mill on South Fifteenth street will be down about a week for repairs.
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Select Council
John
Lambie
R. G B. Carnahan
Mark Donley
Birmingham
Carnegie
Andrew C. Robertson
Samuel D. Warmcastle
Pittsburg
Chicago
Central Traffic Association
Puleges Oe
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
Deming
New Mexico
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Fifteenth Street
Gift Accepting Site for Blind Institute in Oakland
The Western Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind board accepted a gift of 10 acres 78 perches along Forbes Street from Mrs. Schenley for a new institute. The building will open in October, with plans to educate the blind and integrate with Schenley Park. A Philadelphia pupil program and site preparations are described, including expected costs of 40 000 to 50 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Institute For the Blind
Sehenley
A. M. Marshall
Schenley Park
England
George W. Dilworth
Percy F. Smith
E. H. Donehoo
Fashionable boys suits by Brokaw Broe of New York
The article highlights boys and children's short pant suits by Brokaw Broe New York praised for honest fabric and stylish appearance. A. L. Sailor is named as Pittsburg sole agent. Also mentions Marvin's ginger snaps, hosiery bargains, and A G Campbell & Sons at 27 Fifth Ave offering specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Brokaw Broe
New York
A. L. Sailor
Pittsburg
Cor
Liberty
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Tariff for Revenue Only Involving Young Men's Club
William Reed, a colored steward who had $10 from the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club, was brought back from Wheeling by Detective Shore after a robbery arrest there. A second colored inmate from Pittsburgh named Johnson, who claimed innocence, led to the discovery of a separate razor assault on Bedford Avenue. Johnson was jailed after being handed to the alderman for felonious cutward, and Reed remained in custody awaiting the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
William Reed
Republican Tariff Club
Wheeling
Shore
Reed
Cella
Pittsburg
Shorea
Bedford Avenue Two
Ling
Building Inspector Reports 13 Permits In One Day
The Inspector of Buildings issued 13 permits for new structures including a two story brick and frame dwelling on Bidwell Street in Twentieth ward for $1.00 and a three story brick and stone dwelling on Fifth Avenue near Di Street in Fourteenth ward for $15,000. March totals show 243 permits with an estimated cost of $21,007, decrease from last March but higher total estimated cost. Ward counts list Sixteenth ward with 3, Twenty-first with 22, Twenty-seventh 21, Fourteenth 18, Nineteenth 17, Twentieth 15. Second ward had one building, Dalzell building priced at $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Ferguson
Bidwell Street
Twentieth Ward
W. J. Holland
Fifth Avenue
di Street
Fourteenth Ward
Dalzell
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Senator Quay
Nomi
Nees
Stewart U. P. Church
Wear
American Plate Glass
Conger
Dr. Chandler
St. Vincent
Ross
Sixteenth Street
Wm. McCully & Co
Sixteenth and
Twentieth Streets
Flint
Twentieth
Twenty-eighth
Cork
Dr. Ayres
Newsboys’ Fund
Bijou
Alleghenies
Clu
Recreation Park
Josefa Konoski
Pennsylvania Company
Twenty-eighth Street Roundhouse
Carrie Franklin
Werner
M. J. Dean
Pittsboro
County Sunday School Association
Second Presbyterian Church
Captain Mercer
Second Police District
Mary Barnett
John Steinmetz
Risber
Corowset
J. C. Huuu Post 157
Peeestrania Medical College
MR. Russ
MR. Rube
the Musical Union
Whitla
Enable & Suvstem
Harrison’s Toy Store
Federal St
Pfeifer’s
Smithfield
Sc Duris Goons
Jos. Horse & Co
Cape
Asie & Suvustex
Jos. Horve & Co
Exmer E. Mier
Penn Building
Enable & Ghuster's
Filet
Sento
Ralls
Mr. McGaw
Homer L. McGaw
McGaw
Westinghouse Machine Company
Managers of the Blind Institute
Mount Airy
Donehoo
State Board of Charities
Quaker City Blind Institute
Scott
Marvin
Eerie
Enable & Suuster
Fifth Age
Horse & Co
Fleming Bros
Prirtssure, Pa
St. Louis
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market ST
H. Swindell
API
Allegheny, PA
Beecham
Prats
Horne
Penn Ave
Paris
Horne & CO
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