Free education debate splits Tory ranks in America
A London dispatch reports the question of free education in the United States dividing Tory papers. Editors note rising private schooling and criticise public schools for crowding, low teacher quality, and a shift toward clerks over mechanics. A Rome era observer urges parochial schools and conciliatory state policies to preserve religious peace and equal education.
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Dunlap
The
Globe
America
Americas
Germany
Archbiabep
Ireland
United States
Bird
Holy See urges prudence in American Catholic affairs
The Vatican calls for calm and conciliation amid nationalist tensions in the West. It warns against violence, stresses loyalty to constitutional principles, and suggests immigration regulation as a potential restraint, while noting the church’s limits in political matters.
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Holy See
America
West
United States
Church
Sunk by Torpedoes in Chilean Rebellion News
Paris dispatch reports Insurrection news in Chile with details of losses. Two officers, Captain Pach eco and Lieutenant Infante, were killed by Hotchkiss fire aboard the Blanco Encalade. The government cruisers Almirante Lynch and Almirante Coaldal avoided damage and returned to Valparaiso. Telegrams claim insurgents captured Caldera and Corral, with ongoing actions near Copriso and Atacama.
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Chile
Dunlap
Paris
Almirante Lynch
Pacheco
Infante
Almirante Coadal
Valparaiso
Balmaceds
Iquique
Caldera
Corrizal
Coprispo
Almirante Condal
Concagua
Atacama
Almirante Cochran
Higgins
Abtao
Magallanes
Rtor
Huascar
Legation
Advance Upon Manipur Near Imphal Assault Planned
Dispatches report British columns within ten miles of Imphal. Cavalry reconnoiter found ahead deserted as the forces plan an assault at 5 a.m. unless the capital surrenders, with rumors of Imphal burning after a retreat.
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Sina
Manipur
Imphal
Anipor
Previ
London Anarchists Call for May Day Demonstration
London anarchists including foreign and English groups unite to urge a Hyde Park protest on May 1 known as Labor Day. They seek to explain and strengthen international labor solidarity during the demonstration near Reformers' Tree.
Socialists Arrested as May Day Tensions Rise in Italy
In Naples police have arrested prominent Socialists accused of inciting laborers to May Day demonstrations. Across Italy workers push for an eight hour day with strikes planned in Messina Catania and Palermo. Turin sees about 30000 workers pledging to follow suit.
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Rome
Naples
Italy
Messina
Catania
Palermo
Turin
Plunge From Sea Wall Sparks Rescue in Monte Carlo
An English lady, presumed ruined by gambling losses, leaped into the sea from a terrace at Monte Carlo. A sailor dived in and saved her from drowning but names of the woman and rescuer were not released.
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Womar
Adis
Monte Carlo
Disease Cattle Landing Question Hurts Parliament Debate
In Lonpox on April 27 the House of Commons debated the landing at Dept of diseased cattle. Mr Long asked if U S Inspector Wray disputed the contagion finding, claiming it was catarrhal pneumonia. Mr Chaplin replied British authorities had no doubt the cattle had Contagious disease.
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Dept
Lonpox
House of Commons
Long
Wray
Chaplin
Board of Agriculture
Italy Rejects U S Indemnity Demands
Rome reports Marquis Rudini has concluded his reply to Mr. Blaine. Italy will not accept American reasons and demands reciprocal protection for friendly nationals. Di Radini calls for indemnity for families of murdered Italians and arrest of assassins.
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Duslap
Rome
Marquis Rudini
Baron Fava
Blaine
Italy
United States
Signor di Radini
Purchased a Wife in a Matrimonial Swindle Case
Isaac Bassett a 72 year old Avoca widower bought a wife for 300 dollars through broker Lewis Wagner who arranged marriage to Lydia A. Gage of Hornellsville. Bassett deeded his real estate and mortgaged property to secure Wagner's fees. Wagner faced charges for misappropriating a note and stealing Bassett's watch. bail set at 700 and 1000 respectively.
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Bat
N. Y
Isaac Bassett
Avoca
Lydia A. Gage
Hornellsville
Lewis H. Wagner
Basset
Wagner
Gage
Bassett
Antre
Richtmeyer
Poisonings in Denver Unsuspected Arsenic Mystery
Denver reports a series of suspected poisonings with seven deaths in two months. Mrs Barnaby of Providence, Annie Armstrong, young Harry Casay, and the Hastings family are named in investigations showing arsenic in several cases. Doctors say the Hastings deaths followed suspected trichinosis.
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Denver
Barnaby
Providence
BR. L
Annie Armstrong
Harry Casay
Hurt
Armstrong
Hastings
Harnabs
Personal crisis ends in suicide at Fort Saunders
Owen Meredith a Baltimore native and local agent for the New South Building and Loan Association shot himself at Fort Saunders in Knoxville. He had planned to marry Miss Mary Heidiberg next week and a sealed note to her remains unread. Grief-stricken, Miss Heidiberg recalls prior tragedy when Ashley Peck, once engaged to her, killed himself.
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Knoxville
Owen Meredith
Fort Saunders
Baltimore
New South Building and Loan Association
Meredith
Cumberland Gap
Mary Heidiberg
Miss Heidiberg
Ashley Peck
New
Convicted of Perjury in False Marriage License Swear
Chambersburg April 27 Robert Stevenson was found guilty of perjury for falsely stating his wife’s age in a December marriage license affidavit. He swore she was 28 while she appeared under 15. He remains for sentence after being taken to Harrisburg and returned here. This marks the first such conviction in the State under the new marriage law.
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Chambersburg
Robert Stevenson
Stevenson
Harrisburg
Addie Duncans Death Stirs Youngstown Inquiry
No new facts have emerged in the Addie Duncan death case as Coroner Booth continues investigations. John Duncan, her brother, reacted angrily to suspicions, declaring he would be struck dead by the Eternal if he harmed her and affirming his love for his sister.
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Irpach
Pator
Youxestonn
Addie Duncan
Booth
John Duncan
Addie
Captain Mackenzie Death Sparks Doubtful Causes
In New York on April 27 a debate arose over the death of famed chess master Captain Mackenzie who passed away April 14. Dr. B. Minden contends morphine poisoning caused his death, possibly accidental or during a personal crisis, and notes the coroner’s inquest was not thoroughly conducted.
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Youk
Mackenzie
B. Minden
Marks Place
Mt Pleasant liquor law repeal defeated in final vote
A bill repealing Mt Pleasant Westmoreland county local prohibitory liquor law failed 88 to 73 amid testimony by citizens and employers. Supporters cited disorder decline and petition backing repeal. opponents warned of increased liquor flow from speak-easies. Bill may be reconsidered. Jefferson township repeal also fell short with 80 votes.
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Harerispune
Mt. Pleasant
Westmoreland County
Ellwood
J. A. Stephenson
Burgess
H. W. Stoner
First National Bank
Isbor
Cowan
Pleasant
Thomas Lynch
Frick Coke Company
Westmoreland
Fayette
Ramsey
Brennan
Kierer
Williams
Butler
Jefferson Township
Eeeny
Jones
Hexar
Baker Denies Backing as Anti Quay Chairman Candidate
Representative Jesse M. Baker of Delaware denies being the anti Quay choice backed by Thomas V. Cooper. He says he will run for chairmanship without allegiance to any leader or faction and aims to unite Republican factions. Baker highlights his ballot bill support and organizational skill as assets for the role.
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Telate Cameron
Garenes
Baker
Pretty quarrel over senatorial pro tem in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg April 27. Rival aspirants for Senate presidency pro tem are Harlan of Chester and Gobin of Lebanon. Both claim solid support and aim to succeed in a caucus, with terms expiring this session. A potential vacancy would leave the Senate without presiding officer next session.
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Harlan
Chester
Gothin
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Senate
Gobin
Smith
Grady
Penrose
Philadelphia
House
Keefer
Schuylkill
Upperman
Leavce
Allegheny
Chester Statesman
Chester County
Pollution of Water Bill Advances in Senate
Harrisburg April 27 Senator Steel's bill to bar placing in any public water supply animal carcasses or matter that makes water poisonous passed second reading. Senator Robbins proposed adding sawdust to protect fish. Senator Flinn argued against diluting the measure and the bill moved to third reading without amendment.
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Tren
Harrisburg
Steel
Robbins
Westmoreland
Flinn
Senate
Anti-Discrimination Bill Fails to Move in Senate Session
Harrisburg dispatch reports Philadelphia representative Stewart sought unanimous consent to place the anti-discrimination bill on a special order for Tuesday and Wednesday. Speaker blocked the move after Fow proposed calendar placement. Coray of Luzerne urged suspending rules, but objections halted action.
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Harrisburg
Stewart
Philadelphia
Fow
Coray
Luzerne
No Miners Strike Headed for Compromise in Eight-Hour Fight
Columbus reports a secret National Executive Board meeting of United Mine Workers with plans to avoid a strike. Illinois President Goings backs no compromise and readiness to endure summer to win eight hours. Ohio operators and miners' conventions set for Thursday to decide on hours and pay. Verestchagin sale withdrawal and exhibition news also noted alongside.
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Columbus
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers
M. J. Goings
State Miners’ Union
Illinois
Mr. Goings
Penna
Rae
Pennsylvania
Ohio
United Miners
Lottery Charter Renewal Faces Legal Challenge in Louisiana
At the Louisiana Legislature's last session John A. Morris and associates sought a 25 year renewal of the state lottery charter, offering over 1 million dollars annually. The act, amended to constitutional terms, was vetoed by Governor Nicholls. A mandamus to force promulgation faces court rulings with opinions by Chief Justice Bermandez and Justice McEnery. separate dissents by Fenner and Breaux. A Washington dispatch notes the Mobile Register and the New Orleans Stater publishers' case and the Lottery Company are postponed to October due to Justice Bradley's illness.
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New Orleans
John A. Morris and
McEnery
Fenner
Breaux
Washington
Supreme Court
Bradley
Mobile Register
New Orleans Stater
New Orleans Lottery Company
Flinn Introduces Three Bills On Pittsburgh Streets and City Funds
Senator Flinn introduced three bills in Harrisburg including repeals of old street and sewer laws for Pittsburgh, a municipal liens act, and a repeal of charter limits on city indebtedness to allow new certificates for improvements. The measures were sent to committees and reported back affirmative before adjournment.
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Harrisburg
Filnn
Pittsburg
Senate
Senate Defeats Coal Dockage Bill Amid Personal Attacks
Special dispatch from Harrisburg reports a Senate session focused on a bill to prohibit dockage of anthracite coal in coal fields. Senators Hines and Thompson clashed personally as the measure was rejected by a vote that included ten Democrats and Republican Mr. Hates supporting the section, with sixteen Republicans opposing.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Hines
Thompson
Hates
Delamater Creditor Meeting Extends Compromise Deadline
In Meadville on April 14 creditors agreed to push back the signing of the Delamater compromise to May 1. If the Gora promise is kept, the effort to close the matter will continue for three days. otherwise the assignors will settle. About $75,000 remains due, with $45,000 tied to three individuals. State and county claims compromise has been arranged.
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Meadville
Protest From Eighteenth Regiment Over Enlistment Term
Senator Neeb faced a protest from officers of the Eighteenth Regiment National Guard against increasing enlistment terms from three to five years. The day included a show of opposition to Neeb's bill for liquor company incorporation, which he allowed to go over.
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Harrisburg
Neeb
Eighteenth Regiment
National Guard
Need
Philadelphia Merchant Tries Suicide in Chicago
Curwen Stoddart a Philadelphia wholesale dry goods merchant was seized by insanity at the Palmer House and attempted to kill himself by leaping from a window. He was secretly moved to a private retreat near Milwaukee with his wife and son. Overwork from business troubles following his partner’s death is blamed, along with a contested will that could affect his firm and estate.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Curwen Stoddart
Palmer House
Milwaukee
Deluded to Oklahoma Negroes Seek Aid After Exodus
Dispatch from Paris Texas reports travelers from Purcell and Canadian river points say African Americans traveled to Oklahoma last fall enticed by promises of food and work but found none. They now attempt to return to Tennessee Georgia and other Southern states as starvation looms.
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St. Lous
Paris
Tex
Purcell
Canadian River
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Georgia
It Was Tried Last Session and Resulted In a Failure
It is reported that after this week the House will hold three sessions on Fridays and one on Saturdays. Experience shows it is useless to attempt this. It was tried last session and ended with a call of the House and arrests as members left their homes. The House Committee on Rules instructed Ritter to call up the adjournment resolution this week. final adjournment is moved from May 6 to May 15, with possible extension to May 43 when sent to the Senate.
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Harfrishurg
Exence
Haremerra
House Committee On Rules
Ritter
House
Senate
Eight Hours in France Bill Proposed in Chamber
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies heard M. Haslf the Socialist present a bill to limit the working day to eight hours with penalties for violations. M. Viger of the Tariff Commission proposed duties on fores wheat at 1y francs and on flour at 6 francs from May 10 to December 1.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Haslf
M. Viger
Tariff Commission
Immigrants Landed in Boston Mostly English and Irish
The steamship Cephalonia docked with 1,259 passengers, 1,163 in steerage. Only two were non English or Irish, Scandinavians, making the largest Boston entry this season. Fifty go to the West, 40 to New York, the rest to New England.
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Boston
Bostons
West
New York
New England
Vatican forms commission to reform interior economy
Rome April 7 a commission of Cardinals appointed by the Pope will oversee economical reforms in the Vatican's interior administration aiming to improve efficiency and reduce waste within church governance.
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Rome
Vatican
Mystery still unsolved in Shakespeare murder case
Still at large the East River Hotel killer, imitating Jack the Ripper, remains unfound. New arrests were made today but released. one man in New York sold copies of "They Are After Me." Tombs Court acknowledged the suspect’s behavior but deemed it not suspicious enough to hold him. Police deny previous arrest reports.
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Tit Dipatch
New Yorks
Shakespeare
Jeff Davis
East River Hotel
Jack the Ripper
Aw York
Tombs Court
Prisoners Attack Guard. Prisoner Shot at County Jail
A tragedy at the county jail unfolds as two inmates awaiting trial for attempted burglary attack turnkey Turpkey Tehrar. One prisoner is killed. another wounded in the struggle as the guard is shot at. The incident occurred April 27 in Mowner, Mice.
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Mowner
Mice
Turpkey Tehrar
Pittsburg Chamber to Oppose Tex Bill Before Senate Finance
A Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce delegation will appear before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday to oppose the New Tex bill. Ex Attorney General Palmer of Wilkes Barre plans to testify against it tomorrow.
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Hanwisemen
Pittsburg
Defense of Plenty Horses Claims War Context in Murder Trial
In Sioux Rais 8. D. April 27 the Plenty Horses murder trial hears Peter Richards testify that Plenty Horses shot Lt Casey. The defense concedes the killing but argues it occurred amid war and Messiah craze agitation. Government scout Wells testifies as the court weighs whether government and Indians were at war, a ruling due tomorrow.
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Plenty
Casey
Peter Richards
Ohio Senate Adjournment Plan Reported With Amendment
A special telegram from Commune reports the Ohio Senate adjournment resolution read in the House. It is referred to a committee and expected to be amended and reported back Monday May 4, with the week likely used for legislation before a breakup.
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Senate
House
Lockout of Shoemakers Continues in Braintres
In Lornes, April 27, at Braintres Essex the shoemakers strike keeps the lockout in effect. Today the weavers formed the piece workers, and the action continues to affect local labor.
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Dunslap
Lornes
Braintres
Essex
Dey
Piece
Senate committee to hear Baker ballot bill
A quorum of the Senate Elections Committee may meet on The rotary to hear the Baker ballot bill, with a likely affirmative report.
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HaAsrissvea
Senate
Rotary
Baker
Antidiscrimination Bill Advances in House
Bargisson reports from April 27 that in the House a large number of bills passed first reading including the antidiscrimination bill.
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Fereclas Frlegham
Bargisson
Minister Dies During Sermon at Burlington Church
Special Telegram from Stanton North Carolina reports Rev. R. B. Ricks delivering a sermon at the Methodist Church in Burlington when he suddenly collapsed and died. Half the message was left unfinished before he sank behind the pulpit. Heart disease is believed to have caused the death.
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Chantotts
N. C
Methodist
Burlington
R. B. Ricks
Verestchagin Sails From New York Amid Sale Plans
The Russian artist Verestchagin departed New York on the La Bourgogne last Saturday under a cloud of speculation. He had decided to auction his famous collection of paintings and carious works exhibited at the American Art Gallery, with arrangements reportedly completed the day before departure.
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Verastchagin
New Tork
Harry MacDona
MacDona
Verestchagin
Boston
New York
Hberste
la Bourgogne
Bo x
American Art Gallery
President Harrison's San Francisco Park Drive Tour
President Harrison and Mrs. Harrison visited Golden Gate Park with Mayor Sanderson and a large reception crowd. A schoolchildren review along Van Ness Avenue drew about 7,000 spectators as carriages passed, with the President bowing to cheers. The party then toured the park conservatory and Sutro Heights, receiving telegrams about Mrs. Eaton's injuries, which doctors said were not fatal, though the condition remained uncertain.
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Harrison
Sanderson
Palace Hotel
Golden Gate Park
Vanness Avenue
Soko
Golden “ Park
Wanamaker
Che
Os Ce
Bay
Mia Harrison
Adolph Su
Internal Revenue
North Bend
Yes
Mia. Eaton
Double Tragedy in Hot Springs Boarding House
A man and woman, Thomas M. Walden of Vernon Texas and Mrs Lala Walden of Moberly Missouri, were found dead in Mrs. Payne's boarding house on Park Avenue. Walden chloroformed the woman then shot her before killing himself. a note requests embalming and shipment to Vernon, Texas, with money and belongings arranged for disposal and travel.
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Hot Springs
Pepectag Telegham
Are
M. E. Kayne
Park Avenue
Thomas M. Walden
Vernon
Tex
Lala Walden
Moberly
Walden
Payne
J. Walden
T. M. Walden
Arkansas
Hank
Lulu
C.J. Walden
Scranton Mystery Deepens Over Repeated Office Fires
Scrantrox April 27. Insurance agent N. H. Shafer of the Odd Fellows Building faces a wave of arson and burglary attempts. Eighteen fires and three burglaries have plagued his office in five weeks, with fires igniting among papers while only a boy and Shafer were present. Janitor Hiller, held on suspicion, has not left the building since, except briefly to be salived up by keys.
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Scrantrox
N. HL Shafer
Odd Fellows
Shafer
Mr. Shafer
Hiller
Builet
Anna Dickinson Talks Surrounded by Press in New York
April 27 reports say Anna Dickinson spent the day in bed at the Sturtevant House while a crowd of newspaper reporters surrounded her. She defended against criticism of her lecture and said she had notes she was ashamed of. She hinted at future speaking plans, with New York seen as key though she preferred the West.
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Stectal Sa
Wee Ator
New Yorke
Anna Dickinson
Sturtevant
New York
West
Dee & Robertson
Grant's Natal Day Patriotism At Americus Club Banquet
A large Grant anniversary celebration at the Americus Club featured speeches from prominent legislators including Burrows McComas Cullom and Daizell. The Old Monongahela House dining room was festooned with Stars and Stripes while the G A K Orchestra played as guests gathered, with notes of Republican pride and national tribute permeating the event.
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Grant
Americus Club
House
Senate
Charles C. Baer
Republican Party
Senator Cullom
Illinois
McComas
Maryland
Frank Burrows
Michigan
D. H. Hastings
Daizell
Monongahela House
Haer
Exchein Ag
Burrows
Cullom
Co. L. Magee
Quuay
Magee
Nations
Beaver
Ace
Ace Met 1 Ma Cuncratulatory Were Cuean
Union League Club
Philadelphia
New York
George W. English
Kelly
Enthusiastic Knight and Darrell Oration Sparks Political Rally
At a political gathering in Blaine a Knight and Darrell addressed by invited speakers drew strong applause. General Hastings praised President Harrison and a later reference to Hisine sparked wild enthusiasm as napkins waved and cries of support rang out. Hastings led the welcome while remarks traced Republican progress from Lincoln to the present and noted calls for electoral reform and fair voter representation across states.
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Blaine
General Hastings
Harrison
Hisine
Pandemoniuum
Jae _ Knight
Hastings
Pennsylvania
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Youngstown
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