Che Bispatch Establishment Notice and Office Details
Establishment data for The Dispatch shows February founding and issue details lodged at Pittsburg Post Office. Offices listed at Smithfield and Diamond Streets with various publishing locations and advertising room in The Inme Building New York and Brentano's in New York and Paris for foreign readers.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Foxter
Theinme
New York
Dispatch
THE
Selome
Gas supply hints at hope for Pittsburg mills
A Pittsburgh newspaper notes mills shifted back to natural gas from coal amid a winter gas shortage. The piece highlights a potential easing of gas supply with milder weather and forecasts coal use to curb smoke. it urges public measures to promote smokeless fuel while gas output improves.
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Pittsburg
Wires Buried Across City Promised by Council Action
Public demand for burying telegraph and telephone wires has reached the ears of Councils. Bills introduced aim to place wires underground, with swift enactment urged and enforcement to follow Mayor's signature. Pittsburg seeks to curb nuisance and dangers to lives and property.
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Pittsburg
aGairs
Family of Sharkeys Buries Crime and Corruption Legend
A New York tale reports that William J. Sharkey’s father and his brother died of heartbreak after paying 20 000 to secure the escape of a murderer from the Tombs and resisting extradition to Cuba. The piece questions public corruption and notes the deeper shame lies in crime itself, not in suffering its punishment.
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New York
Wm. J. Starkey
Cuba
Sharkey
Sharkeys
Explication of Penalty as Moral Expiation in Crime
The text argues that penalty for crime is the proper method to remove disgrace and should be the sole means of erasing societal offenses. It condemns the notion that disgrace can be avoided by avoiding penalties and calls for expiation as necessary and sole corrective action.
Treasury’s fractions in circulation and pension strains spark partisan debate
The Treasury converts fractional silver to cash assets amid talk of $54 million in 4 1/2s maturing in September and $30 million in July pension payments. Democratic outlets push claims of Congressional spendthrift, while critics say the issues reflect normal asset reclassification and past financial strains.
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New York World
United States
Sherman
Treasury
Nots
Ground broken for Grant monument with New York pledge revival
The ceremonial ground breaking in New York signals possible fulfillment of the long delayed pledge to memorialize the Civil War hero. Though a million dollar goal may not be reached, the project could honor the nation’s greatest soldier with a fitting resting place and prompt dedication following today’s start.
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New York
Metropolis
Fact and Theory Split in Republican Opposition
The most vocal Republican critics of President Harrison are Messrs Huston and Clarkson. They claim patronage strengthens the party but butt heads with the President over esteem and rank. Both were given high office but demand more than the administration offers, leading them to oppose renomination while professing party strength.
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Harrison
Messrs
Huston
Clarkson
Haston
Guapus Everys Appeals Case Hindering William H Hurlberg
A young woman named Guapus Everys has appealed her verdict against William H Hurlberg influencing public opinion with a tone that suggests an intent to attack the stage.
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Guapus Everys
William H. Hurlberg
Americas Club Banquet Highlights Pittsburg Republican Ties
The Americas Club banquet in Pittsburg drew prominent Republican speakers and guests. Organizers celebrated hospitality and friendship, noting the event strengthens party bonds and furthers the banner of the GOP. New York detectives reportedly failed to identify the American "Hipper" as in London.
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Americas Club
Pittsburg
New York
London
Diplomacy and a Harsh Greeting Stir Tensions Abroad
The African monarch’s harsh act toward the British envoy risks international friction and potential British military involvement. Observers compare it unfavorably with the Italian approach, suggesting restraint is prudent so as not to escalate the diplomatic standoff.
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Gambia
Farmer's Alliance Nears End as Carter Harrison Joins
Chicago leader Carter Harrison announces joining the movement as hundreds of Columbia students are involved. Fors follows with a mass participation noted among the college group.
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Farmer's Alliance
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Fors
Columbia
Rowdy College Row at New York Theater Sparks Outrage
The incident reports college students in the audience clashing with performers, prompting questions why police did not arrest the disorderly crowd. The piece argues that educated rowdies deserve the same treatment as ignorant ones and comments on Senator Hill and political figures.
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College
New York
Warlike Signs Mask Real Threat as Europe Prepares
The piece notes Russia’s Landsturm reform as a sign of looming conflict, yet conflicts rarely erupt from such steps. It likens Europe’s military build up to a harmless stunt from Dickens humor, while criticizing Anna Dickinson’s televised display as a blunder.
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Russia
Landsturm
Spodgrass
Pickwick Papers
Europe
Urgent call as Harrisburg legislature stalls
After 110 days with no action, the steering committee must be reminded to start work. The leader should steer wisely since doing nothing or wrong moves could worsen conditions. Some bills need quick passage while others should be defeated.
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Harrisburg
Ex officials praise Cincinnati break by Foraker
An intimation suggests former Commissioner of Pensions Tanner and ex-Treasurer Huston are not displeased with Foraker’s break at Cincinnati, signaling approval or lukewarm reaction to the development.
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Pensions
Huston
Foraker
Cincinnati
Albany Journal Defends Public Interest Over Health Reports
A public rebuke targets the Albany Journal for calling reports on actress Mary Anderson disgraceful. The piece argues the actress health matters are of legitimate public interest and condemns the paper as deceitful and political in its censorship.
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Albany Journal
Mary Anderson
Louisiana Supreme Court Rules for Lottery Company in Mandamus
The Louisiana Supreme Court decided a mandamus case in favor of the Louisiana Lottery Company. The opinion clarifies the court’s view on the petition and the agency’s duties in relation to the state lottery operations.
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Tee
Louisiana Supreme Court
Louisiana Lottery Company
Holland
Dramatic career twists and oddities of 19th century stage and gas talk
A Cincinnati incident shows John L. Sullivan, in a drunken stage appearance, angered by an orange thrown by a gallery boy and challenged the house. The piece mocks pugilistic drama sparked by drink and notes a giant stump speech in California. It also jokes about natural gas abundance and scarcity.
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John L. Sullivan
Cincinnati
Notable European Royalty and Public Figures Parade in 19th Century Gossip
A collage of biographical snippets features Eise Humbert with 2000 horses near Pisa, Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt esteemed as Europe's most beautiful unmarried royal, and Antonin Roche praising the late Earl Granville as his best French pupil. It notes the Pope's statue plan, Theodore Thomas as a conductor and violinist, Mme Michelot editing her husband’s letters from 1830, and Schopenhauer’s manuscript for sale with Frankfort City bidding 500. It covers graveyard reforms by the Bishop of Lichfield, Charles Dopley Wasee’s musical home, the Turkish Sultan’s 200,000 annual kitchen cost, and Osman Pasha sealing dishes. Postmaster General Wanamaker’s flower reception, Mrs. Kate Chase’s lines and emotion, the Russian Emperor’s Finland visit amid Nihilist rhetoric, and Princess Clotilde’s Paris steadfastness during the 1870 crisis.
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Eise Humbert
Pisa
Alix
Hesse-Darmstadt
Europe
Antonin Roche
Earl Granville
St. Mary’s Church
Hanover
Windthornt
Theodore Thomas
Charles DopLey
YeEsn
Hartford
Osman Pasha
Plevna
Wanamakeer
Kate Chase
Russia
Finland
Clotilde
Napoleon
House of Savoy
Paris
Ground Broken for Grant Monument at Riverside Park
New York on April 27 thousands witnessed the Grant Monument ground breaking in Riverside Park. Veterans formed a circle around the mound as General C. C. Howard led regulars and artillery. Admiral Braine attended with staff and Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris sat with the Grant family on a 1000 seat platform.
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New York
General Grant
Riverside Park
C. C. Howard
Navy
Admiral Braine
General Howard
Association
Grant
Mra
Nellie Grant Sartoris
England
Silas G. Pratt
Horace Porter
America
Mul drow Pan-Republican views on Alliance and money
Ex congressman Muldrow of Mississippi says the Farmers Alliance influences state politics. He predicts inflationary sentiment favors Cleveland for 1892 and believes the third party will fail. He also comments on Pan Republican Italy and irrigation in New Mexico, plus treasury cash balances and coinage policy.
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South
Muldrow
Pan-Republican Congress
Treasury
Washington
Alliance Movement
Democratic Party
Mississippi
Cleveland
Theosophical Convention Concludes In Turbulent Session
The Tre mont Temple opened its second day with papers by Alexander Fuller ton on American Theosophy and its relation to other beliefs. Swami Bharashan Saraswati spoke on Vedic religions, while Mrs. Besant outlined Theosophy’s mission to the West. The proceedings included critical remarks on women by W. J. Judge and reports from European branches amid debates over mysticism and occult practice.
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Bastor
Theosophical Convention
Tremont Temple
Alexander Fullerton
New York
Wall
Ramby
W. J. Judge
Swami Bharashan Saraswati
Jodoor
Sanscrit
Annie Est
Theosophical Society
Sweden
Holland
Belgium
Spain
Greece
France
Sta
London
J. D. Buck
Cincinnati
Mrs. Besant
Water supply steady says Bureau chief Wilcox
Superintendent Wilcox of the Bureau of Water Supply and Distribution reports a good supply in Highland reservoirs. Three pumping engines gain about an inch daily over consumption. No. 4 engine will be repaired soon to boost reserves and prevent shortages unless two big engines fail or a main breaks.
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Wilcox
Bureau of Water Supply and Distribution
Highland
Real Philanthropist Raises Gift for Municipal Gas Plant
A Chicago Tribune report notes Mr. Rew increased his subscription offer for a city fuel gas plant to curb smoke. He now commits 25,000 toward the fund, up from 10,000, signaling serious intent.
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Chicago Tribune
Rew
Selma Attorney Reports Brazilian Trade Shipbuilding Venture
Jasper Cummins of Selma Alabama an attorney and director in the Orange Belt Line Railway says a company has formed to build ships for the Brazilian trade and a boom is expected under the new treaty.
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Jasper Cummins
Selma
Ala
Orange Belt Line Railway
Abile
Notable Visitors Reach Pittsburgh on Various Errands
A stream of prominent visitors arrived in Pittsburgh yesterday including George Weo of Bellaire and F. J. Park of Wheeliah manufacturers to conduct business. G N Rollin of New York supervised Braddock Electric Railway construction at Monongahela House. John Barr of Punxsutawney and Pantall Hotel owner was seen at St James. Superintendent Hutchinson of Dixmont Insane Asylum traveled to Harrisburg. Edgar Penney of Waynesboro inspected at Duquesne. W B Mason in charge of Westinghouse interests visited Chicago and E A Kitzmiller left for California with family. Thomas McNieroan Altoona councilman toured the city. W E McQuiston of Chicago and James Henderson of Sharon iron makers stayed at Anderson. Major Montooth traveled to Harrisburg with his sister. James H Lindsay of Allegheny Select Council arrived from the East. C Adams of Philadelphia, coal man, and J M Fox of Foxburg attended Duquesne. W H Coen of Indianapolis iron dealer stayed at Schlosser. Rev Father Ward returned from a trip East.
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George Weo
Bellaire
F. J. Park
Wheeliah Manufacturers
Pittsburgh
Monongahela House
G.N. Rollin
New York
Braddock Electric Railway
Hutchinson
Dixmont
Harrisburg
Edgar Penney
Waynesboro
Hotel Duquesne
W. B. Mason
Westinghouse
Chicago
E. A. Kitzmiller
P. Duff & Sons
California
Thomas McNieroan
Altoona
W. E. McQuiston
James Henderson
Sharon
Anderson
E. A. Montooth
James H. Lindsay
Allegheny Select Council
C. Adams
Philadelphia
Duquesne
J. M. Fox
Foxburg
W. H. Coen
Indianapolis
Schlosser
Father Ward
Deaths of a Day in Allegheny and Clarion Counties
A death notice list reports J N Hetherington of Mt. Washington dying after jaundice and heart trouble. It notes his Clarion county birth, Civil War service, and surviving family. Additional obituaries include General D W Day, Brother Patrick, John P Ryan, Dr J B Resslen, Ettas Terry, Dr Adam Canl, and other figures linked to regional education, politics, and church leadership, with brief biographical details.
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J. N. Hetherington
Hetherington
Allegheny
Clarion Counties
Natches Street
Mt. Washington
Mr. Hetherington
Clarion County
Clarke
Myers
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Thirty-seventh
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Yes
Miguel Lopez
Maximilian
Juarez
D. W. Day
Ohio Senate
Columbus
Yesteruy
Patrick
Broters
Christian Schoole
America
Joun P. Ryan
South
Bethlehem
Oague
Ce Hore
J. J. Ryan
Amherst
Mass
J. B. Resslen
Pennsylvania
United Brethren Church
Lyonville
L. Kiester
Loop U
Dged
Abraham Lincoln
David Davis
Voorhees
McDonald
Hannegan
Adam Canl
Pennylvania
Greencastle
York County
The Burglar at Duquesne Theater Review
A four act Gus Thomas drama at the Duquesne, The Burglar, is criticized for excessive talk and sentimentality though the child Laitha and burglar William Lewis are praised for strong acting. Helen Ottolengin and Gertie Homan contribute notable performances as the production's few bright spots.
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Duquesne Theater
Gus Thomas
Editha
Lipman Mathe
Wiliam Lewis
L .A. Wagenhals
Helen Ottolengin
Laitha
Gertle Homan
Faust at Grand Opera House a faithful duplicate
The performance by Mr. Lewis Morrison replicates the Henry Irving Faust with near exactness. Florence Roberts as Marguerite impresses while the Stagecraft and electrical effects heighten spectacle, including a novel Mephistopheles duel with sparks.
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Lewis Morrisan
Grand Opera House
Mr. Morrison
Faust
Henry Irving
Lyceum
Morrison
Fr Rwen
Faurt
Florence Roberts
Marguerite
Arephisto
Lewis Morrison
Burns
Goethe
Mephistopheles
Kidnapped at the Bijou Stuns with Real Police Gear
D K Higgins presents Kidnapped at the Bijou using a real coupe and patrol wagon drawn by live horses. The five act drama blends sensational police news with familiar hits Burr Oakes and The Plunger while featuring the Dutch character Lowie Heinegold. Cast members Georgia Waldron Dickie Delaro and Arthur Byron receive praise for solid work.
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Burr Oakes
Higgins
Mr. Higgins
Lowie Heinegold
Georgia Waldron
Dickie Delaro
Arthur Byron
Ben Sackett
Seance at Hotel Anderson Aids May Festival Fund
In a curious event at the Hotel Anderson parlors, Henry Holdship and Carl Reiter conducted a seance with a weathered hat and slips of paper to benefit the May Festival. Nearly eighty subscription boxes were distributed to a long list of ladies and gentlemen including Mrs. D. A. Stewart, Mrs. Ch. Scaife, Messrs. Horne & Co., and Mrs. J. B. Jackson, among many others, as names and numbers were proclaimed and boxes allotted.
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Anderson
Messra
Henry Holdship
Carl Reiter
Roenigk
Retter
Holdship
D. A. Stewart
A. E.W. Painter
W. N. Frew
C. L. Magee
Joshua Abdjades
William Carr
Percy F. Smith
E. M. Farguson
Mire
H.C
Denny
W. W. Patrick
Olive Jones
J. F. Wood
A. French
Misa Killikelly
O. D. Thompson
H. W. Oliver
Ch. J. Clark
John J. Holmes
Carl Retter
Reuben Miller
Joseph Horne & Co
Durbin Horne
A. J. Burchfield
Andrew Fleming
Wharton McKnight
P. F. Smith
George Dilworth
Walter Melintock
James McCrea
M. K. Moorhead
J. B. Jackson
Henry See
Kirk Porter
W. G. Park
Gee. Laughlin
Wm. Thaw
A. Stewart
Herbert Dupuy
Cbs Shes
B. W. Vandergrift
Henry Fitzbagh
W. R. Proctor
W. B. Toowpson
D. P. Reighard
Messrs. Horne & Ward
Entertainments at Harry Davis Museum and Williams Academy
The article reviews a double stage show at Harry Davis Museum with acts like Taggart and Stewart and Louise Greland. It also highlights curios in the curio hall including Miss Carter, a theater performance by the Fizzibven family, Ray Burton, and May and Billy Golden. A Kentucky melodrama Blue Grass by Miron Leffingwell is featured at the theater this week.
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Harry Davis Museum
Taggart and Stewart
Louise Greland
St Penetins
Meadowland
Farmyard
Harry Williams’ Academy
Miss Carter
Fizzibven
Ray Burton
May
Billy Golden
Kentucky
Miron Leffingwell
Plans Set for Dedication of St Mark's Episcopal Church
Jouxstown reports completion of plans for the dedication on Memorial Day May 11 at St Mark's Episcopal Church. The program includes a sermon by Bishop Dudley of Kentucky and participation by a dozen ministers from other cities.
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Prctal
Jouxstown
St Mark's Episcopal Church
Dudley
Kentucky
Origin and Nature of Lyric Drama Delights Art Society
H E Krehbiel of New York lectured on the origin of lyric drama, tracing Greek roots and Wagnerian reform. He praised classical sources, noted music as a core educational element, and illustrated points with performances by Brockett, Bertha Kaderly, and Carl Retter.
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Schillers
Joan D'Arc
H. E. Krehbiel
New York
Art Society
Schiller
Wagner
Krehbiel
Anne
Eurydice
Ariadne
Miss Kaderly
Social Chatter and Society Notes from the Academy
Mr H E Krewbiel speaks on Richard Wagner and His Art Work at the Academy following last evening's talk on Origin and Nature of Drama. Agnes Hamilton hosts her annual dancing class reception at Lafayette Hall with fairy-ward costumes for the children. Mrs Max Reep returns from New York City, hoping for a shorter visit. An event supports a church fund at the O House. The Allecro Club hosts a reception at Braan's Dancing Academy with Gernert providing music. Odd Fellows Hall hosts a Jr O U A M reception on the Southside.
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H. E. Krewbiel
Academy
Richard Wagner
Agnes Hamilton
Lafayette Hall
Max Reep
Colonel Reed
New York City
Fatih
Carnegies
Allecro Club
Braan
Dancing Academy
Gernert
Battery B Spring Inspection Impresses Crowd at Armory
Major Patterson, brigade inspector of the Second Brigade N G P, conducted Battery B’s spring inspection at the old Fifth Avenues Market House armory. The unit reported full attendance and flawless drills with saber and cannon, and Patterson praised the proficiency. Tonight he will inspect Company E, Fifteenth Regiment, at its Allegheny armory at 8 o clock.
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Patterson
Fifth Avenues Market House
Penrtenth Regiment
Allegheny
An Innocent's Supposition Sparked Legally Thematic Quip
An Androscoggin representative delivering a late session repartee urged a bill with a cautious tone. He closed by saying I dont see what harm it will do anyway. His opponent promptly replied I thought legislation was to do good.
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Lewiston
Androscoggia
Curious Condensations From a Storied Era
A compilation of oddities and facts from early 20th century clippings. Notable items include claims about boneless codfish being sturgeon, rare stamps sold in London, and a remarkable electrical and scientific miscellany with measurements of planetary weights and the Capitol dome.
Funny Fellows Fancies and Quips Across The Era
A jumble of humorous quotes and cartoon captions from period magazines. Bits about cooking, bicycles, Jordan the river, pie and food, baseball, and a yacht joke mix with playful lines and cheeky phrases reflecting light social wit of the time.
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Daily Dispatch
Patty Disrator
Sm'ther
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Seeday Dispatch
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Edmunds
Reagan
Davy
Anna Dickinson
Haneisons
Mme. MicHecet
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Lichfield
Grant Monument
Signore Carlo Caracristi
Italy
Congress
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Garibaldi
Romulus
Dante
Vatican
Father Ennis
Poe Itniy
Sisterhood of Nations
Horse of Savoy
Victor Emmanuel
Humbert
Republican Congress
Porter
Census Bureau
New Mexico
Lancaster
Internal Revenue
Martin
Manon
Bureau of Internal Revenues
Mint
Leech
Eman
Theosophy
Brilliant
Kansas City Star
Sun of
Charles Anderson Dana
Charley
Bureau of Health
Serses Ald
Bijou Theater
Johnstown Memorial Church
East End
Christian Endeavor
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
E. E. Heffley
Lenore
Ada Miller
K. S. Holmes
D. D
George M. Murphy
Hamilton Stewart
Pretty Rose
Blanche Mead
R. M. Russell
C. E
Edwin D. Bovier
T. J. Smith
Amelia Fee
Katie Y. Black
Thomas A. Palmer
Simpson Lyceum
Pittsburg Association For the Improvement of the Poor
Bacon
Ignatius Donnelly
Utopia Circle
Shakespeare
William
Battery B
Lews
Union
Grip
Washington, D. C
Bosnia
Laramie
Wyo
Prophecy Investigation Society
Britain
Lodia
Haopsbal, Mo
Pacific Coast
Missouri
Brattleboro
Almon
Bucks County
Napoleon I
Quarter du Temple
Paria
Cossack
Australia
Preston County
W. Vs
Warriera
Atchison
Kane
Sbe
St. John
South Metropolitan Gas Company
Salisbury
Sixth Avenues
Mars
Moon
Jupiter
Capitol Dome
Sears “America
Ake
New York Sun
Jordan
Theo
Zenae Siftings
Puck
Johnny
Cholty
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