Dispatch circulation and postage details 1888
The notice lists prices for The Dispatch newspapers the weekly, daily, and Sunday editions, including delivery charges and postage. It notes annual and quarterly rates, carrier delivery costs, and the requirement of a two cent stamp for postmailing copies within the United States. Printed in Pittsburg on Friday April 24 1888.
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United States
Dreratcn
Dispatch
Draratch
Exeweeese
Disratce
Reese
Disrarou
Sunany
Disratcn
Pittsburg
Laborers and offices fuel Harrison party dispute
A report from Indianapolis shows Republican malcontents arguing the President favors elites over workers and colored men. They criticize Harrison for not replacing Democrats swiftly and praise Clarkson, signaling tension between office seekers and the administration. The broader party mood remains unsettled as Hopkins-era governance is debated.
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Republican Party
Harrison
Indianapolis
White House
Washington
New York
Make the Cities Clean
The piece urges Pittsburg and Allegheny authorities to clean streets and alleys as a hot summer and potential yellow fever threat loom. It notes current street cleanliness varies, warns of odors from filth, and calls for proactive sanitation before summer and possible outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Florida
Allegheny
Repressing the Poets and Harper's Riley Controversy
Eugene Field rebukes Harper's for publishing Walkin for the Cat to Die under Riley's name and notes Riley's rise via Century magazine. He questions whether American magazines ever discover poets, noting editors favor established masters and their inner circles over unknown talents.
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Eugene Field
Chicago
Harper's Magazine
James Whitcnmb
Riley
Yeal
Mr. Field
Harpers
Field
Century Magazine
Atints
Contec
Harpers and Poets Contested by Editor's Decision
A critique notes the editor of Harper's faced backlash for eight years of action and laments the magazine's flourishing youthful verse during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rlley
Harper's
Mrs Harrison Defies Etiquette With Practical Hands On
A likely reaction to Mrs Harrison visiting physicians directly is celebrated as practical common sense. The article argues the First Lady has equal rights and duties as a private citizen and should act unobtrusively, avoiding royal pretensions or formal Washington etiquette.
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Harrison
Washington
White House
Official Society of
Joyful April and Eastertide Mood Over Pittsburg Society
The piece notes spring and Eastertide bringing marriage plans and widespread merriment in Pittsburg. It praises rising wages and prosperity fueling social pleasures, while acknowledgeing economic figures may differ, yet the city roars with joyful activity across all social ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymen
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Team Poised for League Renewal
The article praises Pittsburg baseball’s revival, noting two decisive wins over Anson's team and optimism for a pennant. It credits Dunlap with guiding veterans and urges continued support as the club seeks success at Recreation Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Anson
Wes
Hope
Recreation Park
Doughty Dunlap
Detroit Free Press critiques license law in Allegheny and Pittsburg
The Detroit Free Press laments vague license rules and questions how the law is applied. It notes Pittsburg received 93 retail licenses while Allegheny is allotted 29, arguing the distribution reflects bias and prompting editorial reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Allegheny City
Pittsburg
White
Allegheny
Free Press
President Harrison’s Courtesyshake Reported in Letter
A Chicago News letter asserts the President has only given Colonel Dudley the ceremonial greeting since March 4, denying any undue friendliness or policy shifts. The item challenges claims of favorable access and frames the communication as authoritative.
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Chicago
Harrison
Dudley
President Harrison Comment on Forgotten Arthur Remarks
An abroad report states President Harrison said he forgot that President Arthur had some influence. The piece notes Arthur’s less prominent son has not attracted attention, while recent steps suggest further action involving this family.
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Harrison
Arthur
Asor
Jor
Memory of President Harrison and Oklahoma storms noted
A letter cites Harrison's acceptance remark on public service and removals. Clarkson's postmasters work is praised as serving the public. Oklahoma settlers face danger to life and land as storms and fraud affect the region. New York politics show Hill vetoing polo grounds closure amid street cutting tension.
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Harrison
Clarkson
New York State
Hill
New York
Prominent Figures and Notable Anecdotes Across Nations
A compilation notes Mrs. Humphry Ward opposing women’s suffrage and M. Damala’s morphine habit. Meissonier’s works valued at 16 million francs for Paris Exposition. Emin Pasha misidentified as Christian. he is a Mahomedan convert from Judaism. Sir Richard Webster’s early legal earnings compared to later success. Wanamaker’s first Postmaster General salary noted. Senator Hearst remodels a premier Washington residence, once Secretary Fairchild’s. A Chinese minister wears a large opal cap set with diamonds valued at $6,000. Miss Rose Cleveland’s forthcoming novel mirrors two cities, Washington and New York, with satirical hints. Tom Reed’s bar admission recounted. Judge Wallace’s constitutional tender question praised as a feat.
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Humphry Ward
M. Damala
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Meissonier
Emin Pasha
Richard Webster
England
Garmeas
Wanamaker
Washington
Hearst
Fairchild
Rose Elizapore Cleveland
New York
Cleveland
Tom Reep
Maine
California
Wallace
Reed
Pittsburg Theater Season Offers Variety Shows This Week
The Pittsburg stage presents Leavitt's Folly Company at the Academy. Uncle Tom's Cabin Company plays Harris' next week. Grand Opera House hosts Alone In London with new scenery and effects. Pittsburg Club Theater features two operatic concerts by Signor Gill's School on April 26 and 3. Bijou Theater welcomes Boston Atheneum Variety Company next week as a first class fresh attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Lowdop
Grand Opera House
Pittsburg Club
Signor Gill
School of Wales
Boston Atheneum
Emigrant Flaig Must Return to His Homeland
Washington reports the case of Flaig, an emigrant from Switzerland who aimed to work in a Newark embroidery shop. The collector of customs refused landing as contract labor. after Swiss minister delay, investigations showed Flaig is actually German, and the department ordered return to his homeland.
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Washington
Flaig
Switzerland
Newark
NK. J
New York
Fisig
Oes
Commissioner grants increased pension for bilateral heel amputation
Walshingeron April 2 The Commissioner of Pensions Tanner increased Henry Dembitz pension from 30 to 72 dollars monthly. He previously received 30 dollars for amputation of both heels with most of the foot removed yet heel bone and skin covered the ankle joint. The decision distinguished partial and total foot losses in similar cases.
Oldest Wayne County Couple Wed in Remarkable Union
In Wayne County at Wooston on April 2, John Shilling and Mrs. Tabatha Ackerman, a longstanding pair, faced a ceremonial union. The groom is significantly younger than his bride, who is 53, making their nuptials notable for age difference and longevity of acquaintance.
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Wooston
Wayne County
John Shilling
Tabatha Ackerman
Respect for the Dead. Postmaster Wanamaker Grants Requests
Postmaster General Wanamaker has granted requests from the con and Atente group regarding the execution or handling of a deceased individual. Details are scarce in the fragments.
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WashInetTex
Wanamaker
Con
Atente
Marvelous Railway Restaurant and Echoes of Licenses
A Georgian traveler recalls a Charlotte railroad restaurant on the Richmond and Danville line offering a hearty meal for a dollar and gifts of fruit, with a genial proprietor. The piece also notes a salary raise, a bashful tramp encounter, Chicago bound teams, and a saloon license bought for 3000 pounds in a tale of profit and politics.
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Georgia
Charlotte
Richmond and
Danville
Scheme for Herdic City Transit Gains Steam in Minneapolis
A large crowd of Minneapolis Street Railway workers discusses forming a stock company to operate a Herdic system in competition with Lowry’s motor cars and street cars. Subscriptions total about $12,000 in hall and outside, with pledges toward $50,000 more to proceed if market interest continues.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis Street Railway Company
Lowry
City Trans
Late Advices From Asia and U.S. News Briefs
The Rio de Janeiro arrived from Shanghai and Yokohama with mail up to March 2 from Hong Kong and April from Yokohama. A banquet for the Emperor’s marriage included foreign ministers and secretaries in Pekin. Rumors of L Hung Chang’s illness circulated. Oklahoma reports bloodshed amid revolver excess and cultivator deficit. Pennsylvania residents still enjoy travel but question statehood. New York officials order removal of poles and wires on streets between Way and Sixth Ave.
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San Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Pekin
Prince
L Hung Chang
Belknap
New York
Grant
Commissioner of Public Works
Way
Sixth Avenue
Washington Statue Auctioned After Long Philadelphia Stay
A Roman sculpture of Washington Crossing the Delaware, shipped to Philadelphia 13 years ago, sat idle for years then moved to a marble yard. Now exposed for sale at auction to settle a board bill as the Father of His Country goes to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Philadelphia
Washington
Exhibition Grounds
Faithful but Fatal Cure Controversy Hits Ada Clark Case
Ada Clark a 13 year old daughter of photographer Clark died after Christian Scientist treatment by her parents. An indignation meeting urged summoning a physician Dr Lord stated Ada was very low with risid fever and unlikely to recover. Citizens threaten Clark and his wife and a Law and Order Society meeting looms amid calls to drive them from the city.
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Saurpn
Con
Ada Clark
Clark
Lord
Pan Tris
Ada
Law and Order Society
Census Preparations See Appointments For Disbursing Officer
Washington April 25 Robert H Porter recommends J C Stoddard as disbursing officer of the census and W C Hunt as statistical expert Both appointments await approval by Secretary Porter The aim is to hire many familiar with the last census and begin mortality and vital statistics work in June 1890 with national records to aid returns by enumerators and Dr John Hings to oversee the medical tableaus branch of work
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Statistica
Washington
Robert H. Porter
J. C. Stoddard
Stoddard
Department of Labor
W.C. Hunt
Hunt
Massachusetts
Porter
von Seer
Lady Apts
Val ' Acheter
John Hings
National Medical Tabeau
Crowning Act by Captain Merrell in Bravery Row
Philadelphia April 23 Captain Hamilton Merrell 25 hosted a public reception aboard the steamer Missouri before its Baltimore voyage. Crowds gathered at Washington avenue wharf for hours as Merrell and the Missouri crew shared a generous fund to aid the Danmark disaster victims and pledged to distribute the money.
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Philadelphia
Missouri
Baltimore
Hamilton Merrell
City
Washington Avenue Wharf
Renee
Danmark
Malcontents Form Anti Administration Club in Indianapolis
April 25 report from Indianapolis says Republican workers revolt over Federal patronage. Councilman Cummins heads the new group aiming for recognition, while dissent grows among Black voters over lack of appointments.
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Indianapolis
Cummins
Dades
White House
Pleasure and Happiness at Concordia Hall Wedding
Miss Balle Wertheimer daughter of Emanuel Wertheimer and Mr August A Wolf wed at Concordia Club Hall Allegheny with Hebrew society attendance. Ceremony by Rev Dr Myers followed by a supper for 76 guests in ornate rooms. Afterward the couple left for East and will reside on Stockton avenue.
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Concordia Hall
Irnolf
Balle Wertheimer
Emanuel Wertheimer
North Avenue
Allegheny
August A. Wolf
Concordia Club
Toerga
Myers
Ida Wertheimer
Stella
Elia Wertheimer
Alice Guckenheimer
Edna Aan
Baney
Wolf
Stockton Avenue
French Market Bazaar by Hina's Daughters at St. Peter's
A French market and bazaar hosted by the King's Daughters at St. Peter's Episcopal Church transformed the Sunday school room into a colorful scene with stalls, gypsy camps, and booths run by Misses Pear Bailey Jennie Sadie Miller E Johnston Laura Markle Sadie Law Maddock Loomis Conner and Theics. An audience enjoyed raffles, a flower dealers display, and a variety of French themed entertainments as the event continued into the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
New Orleans
L H. N
Eopniereau Pysre
Pear Bailey
Jennie Sadie Miller
E. Johnston
Laura Markle
Sadie Lawea
Maddock
Loomis, Conner
Theics
Miss Smith
Casseiter Nuvy Sangelery
Ally
Myetee
Ministerio Langue
Children’s Fancy Dress at Thomas Dancing Academy
The Saturday afternoon class at Thomas's Dancing Academy held a children's fancy dress party and stage entertainment at New Turner Hall Forbes Street. The hall was packed as King Pschoris and Queen Pschora led a royal procession, with dances including a minuet, gavotte, tambourine routines, and a global variety of costumes. The highlight was sixteen children in red white and blue performing warfare movements and a rifle bearing routine, with Miss Lena Reinecke and Miss Maggie Thomas singled out for notable performances.
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Thomas
Thomas's Dancing Academy
New Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Pschoris
Pschora
Rena
Nettie Lowenstein
Land
Lille Miller
Lena Reinecke
Mazio Heyers
Edna Tatem
Onis
Price
O Or
Cook
Hallo
Muse
Gana Fly
Nannie Depew
Maud Camp
Eva Johnston
Iola Taperotetn
Edna Blackmore
Walter O. ‘Ansalar
Carl Maeder
Blackmore
James D. Bennett
Thuma
Pedhora
Alice Ee
Maggie Thoma
Allegheny Wedding At Trinity Church
Miss Lizzie Stelts and Mr. C. H. Groetzinger wed at Trinity Church Allegheny last night. Ushers led the party at 8 o clock as the bride wore cream tulle and a diamond necklace. The couple will begin housekeeping on Idweil Street Allegheny after the ceremony.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Allegheny
Lizzie Stelts
C. H. Groetzinger
Stockton Avenue
W. Grotzinger
Laura Staite
Oscar Hatakoote
E. Groetzinger
Will Watson
Will Hoene
Cyclorama Hall
Gernort
Sweeteet
G Groet
Zinger
Idweil Street
Deaths of Haines and Local Notables In Illinois and Pennsylvania
The report notes the death of Hon. Elijah M. Haines ex-Speaker of the Illinois House from paralysis at his Waukegan home. It also mentions Fayette county’s oldest colored woman Mrs Hannah Burgess and the death of Michael Flannery son of Mr and Mrs J J Flannery, with several other brief notices from Arcotstown and Pittsburgh area obituaries.
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Waukegan
Ill
Elijah M. Haines
Haines
Chicago
Ilinois
Hannah Burgess
Disputch
Ostoxtons
Fayette County
Hannah
Lata
Uniontown
Nati
James J. Flannery
Osth
Perish the Thought and Centennial Notes
A整理 collage of clipped notices and quips from various papers. Roswell Harrison attends the New York centennial amid playful quips about George Washington aliases and public interest. The column references regional papers and a jab at Oklahoma baseball and a curious American speech Hudson echo.
Ex-President Cleveland Denies Securing Summer Home
Metropolitan Melange reports ex-President Cleveland angrily refutes newspaper claims he leased a cottage in Marion Massachusetts or any other country place. He states he and Mrs Cleveland own no country home and are not seeking one, affirming Oak View as their only residence.
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Cleveland
Secaucus
Ovhkosh
Browne
Marion
Mass
Mr. Cleveland
Oak View
Ten Valanbhe Horses Die in West Side Stable Fire
Fire swept a West Side stable this morning trapping ten horses on the second floor. All ten perished after breaking their balters in a frantic escape attempt. A gray horse and a bay pony also died, while twelve first floor horses were rescued. Total value of the burned horses was about $500 each.
Byernes Declares War on City Thieves in Centennial Drive
Chief Inspector Byrnes orders arrests of all crooks in New York City to mark the centennial. Detective sergeants moved swiftly and by midnight had over 100 prisoners confined, including bank sneaks pickpockets hotel thieves badger workers and highwaymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
New York City
Death by Dyspepsia Shocks Real Estate Dealer
A. W. Bogert, Sr., a prosperous real estate dealer, shot himself in his bedroom this morning. The official cause is listed as dyspepsia aggravated by insomnia, a condition he had suffered for years. He was 48 and well known among local real estate men.
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A. W. Bogert, Sr
Mr. Bogert
Turned Up in Time for the Ball
Black Nancy Washington of West Chester county seeks a ticket to the centennial ball claiming she is 106. Her parents served Washington at Mt. Vernon and were given revolutionary kettles and pans used for Washington's dinners a century ago. The Centennial Committee said they would consider her application.
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Black Nancy Washington
West Chester County
Centennial Committee
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Black Nancy
City of New York Sets Sprint Ocean Record Link
The City of New York of the Inman line arrived this morning after a swift 6 days 14 hours 12 minutes voyage from Queens town. She led twin screw trials with City of Rome and Ger manic, while the Trave left Southampton earlier. Officials predict twin screw propulsion will revolutionize ocean travel as other racers report none.
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City of New York
Inman Line
Queenstown
City of Rome
Trave
Lloyd
Southampton
City of
New York
Tableau and music entertain at Masonic Hall for Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Society of the Two Cities presented tableaux recitations and music at Masonic Hall Allegheny last evening to benefit the non sectarian charity. Proceeds totaled unspecified. The program included scenes from Olympus to Miles Standish with many local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Masonic Hall
Allegheny
Ber
Mount Olympus
Boaz
Miles Standish
Dick — Water Ee
Bertha Cra
Pee Ross Dunlevy
Mame Nicholson
Sidney
Jennie Brown
Dollie Brown
Nettie Roose
A Carter
Jeannette Grove
Messrs
J. H
Johnnes Gillespie
F. Bradshaw
H. Fish
Sasees
Clifton Grace
Caledonian Society Holds Musical at 101 Federal Street
The Caledonian Society of Allegheny gave a musical and entertainment last evening at 101 Federal street. A number of old Scotch ballads were sung including Annie Laurie Auld Robin Gray Phyon Thro the Rye Jeanie's Black Eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Caledonian Society
Allegheny
No. 101
Federal Street
Annie Laurie
Robin Gray
Phyon Thro’ the Rye
Jeanie
Sewickley Voices Impress In Cantata Ruth At Opera House
Sewickley society gathered in the Opera House to hear amateur performers present the cantata Ruth with notable uniformity in the chorus. The event followed by news of Charles H. Beuchler marrying Miss Maggie Beam at their parents’ home on West Diamond Street Allegheny. East End Y M C A's Easter program at Emory M E Church on Peon Avenue featured Mr. Wm M Steyan directing and instrumental music throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley Society
Ruth
Charac
Faomtira
J. Bare
Bath
Gaston Eerie
Sioner T Pirat
Charles H. Beuchler
Pred Bauchler
Weat Diamond Street
Allegheny
Maggie Beam
Rok
Aem Tong Ae Ti
Presen
Enster
East End
Emory M. E
Peon Avenue
Wm. M. Steyanov
al Ead’ Instrumentel Mussc
Foals' Gold and Nature's Power in Ancient Temples
Fragmentary passage praises nature and trees as sacred first temples before architecture. It contrasts human craft with God's groves, mentioning fortune, labor, and ancestry while musing on harmony among people and the race.
Faded Spring Echoes in a Grief Struck Verse
A fragmentary verse mourns a grieving dove and a somber brown scene. The speaker laments death and lost hope as spring is pictured in muted, delicate imagery. The lines hint at sorrow woven through nature with no clear resolution.
Curious Condensations From a Rumpled Page of News
A mix of brief items and curious notes. anecdotes on Magers in the Rangeley Lakes, Japan copy totals, Sweden telephone needs, and a love-struck man in Elgin. Short items include a snake of odd deaths, a cob pipe factory in Sedan Missouri, a haunting phantom in Maine, a tomcat duck hunter, and a Swedish alcohol law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedan
Washington County
Maine
L. M. McCartney
Ellenburg
Cal
Sweden
Montage of Humorous Snippets and Quips from 19th Century Newspapers
A collage of playful quotes from various papers notes witty exchanges about Mountaineers looks and propriety, humorous asides about beach picnic attire, baby resemblance to fathers, and satirical jabs at editors and society pages. It preserves the style and tone of era vignette humor.
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Che Bigpatch
Pittaborg Postoffice
Fifth Avenues
Diamond Street
The
Iesue
Mrs. Harrison
President Harrison
Young Arthur
Fifth Avenue
Oklahoma
William
Germany
Chanlsm Stoecker
Berlin
New York Sun
LeavitT's Folly Company
Academy
Tila
Central Hotel
Bill
Christy
Asia
Philadelphia Press
Waek
Merrell
Hina
Lizzie Steltz
Mr. C. BH. Groetzinger
Trinity Church
Elijah YL Haines
Michael Flannery
Ellaabeth Martin
Elizabeth Martin
George Martin
Lee Pittsburg
New York Tribune
George Washington
John Smith
Chicago Herald
Roswell Harrison
Murphy
Pirris Burg Sunday Dispatch
Globe- Democrat
Inter-Ocean
Melange
Stewart
Choate
Elihu Root
Russell
Dorcas
Philadelphia Times
Baltimore American
Sewickley Sweet Singers
Arbor Day
Whittier
Shakespeare
Rangeley Lakes
Seoieo
Japan
Pre Yrrot As Per
Mangham
Zebulon
Alexander McMillan
Elgin
America
Evans Aet
New Hampshire
New Haven
Erpasind
Tatiana
Ellsworth
Petra
Theates Pb Cox
Fishe United
A. W. Miller
Ieee
Harry Isaac Abrama
Seoelem
Miller
Jefferson
Fia
Pau
Zolla
Pease
Lindsey
Conn
Independence
Etna
Allen
Paris
Tex
Ty Aa
Sual
Hoston Courier
Mary
Minneapolis Tribune
Henrixr
Harper's Magazina
Oribe
Oklahoma Terror
Foreman
Cateago Triowns
New Boston Society
New Beeston
Kan
McAllister
Ty Foundation
New Boston
Jover
Cressan
Papa
Lana
George
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