President vetoes Dallas public building bill and halts surplus raids
The President vetoes the Dallas public building bill noting a doubling of costs since introduction. He favors a universal system locating buildings by postal needs and cites revenue cuts as a reason to halt surplus distributions. He warns more vetoes could curb the surplus raids in Northern states.
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Dallas
Tex
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Portland
Oregon
Question of Visible Presence in Senate Debate
The Senate debated how to count present members who are visibly in the chamber while mentally absent. Senator Sherman argued the common sense rule that visible presence equals presence, aligning with The Dispatch. He then proposed an exception for paired senators, effectively suspending the rule to allow shirking duties without disrupting party plans.
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Senate
Sherman
Fine legal point on Kemmler habeas corpus writ
The article discusses the fine legal issue in Kemmler’s case, noting that while New York courts permit electrical execution as lawful, U S courts may investigate whether the punishment is cruel. It questions the practicality of such investigations and the potential delay of Kemmler’s execution.
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Kemmler
United States
New York Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Double Decked Cars Proposed for Philadelphia Streets
Philadelphia contemporaries push for double decked street cars inspired by historic upper seats. Roof seats on city lines show popularity and summer air comfort, while cable lines could support added load. Proponents say two story cars would double seating capacity with a summer appeal.
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Philadelphia
Financial Center Sees Notable Shift in Industry
A New York paper reports striking signs of a decided change in the nation’s financial center industry. The figures indicate a notable shift in business activity and market dynamics stirring attention among observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street Dims as Speculation Decays in 1888 89
The piece argues that Wall Street faces a steady decay in securities speculation, noting railway share sales dropped from about 100 million yearly to 61 62 million in 1888 89. It asserts prosperity exists in legitimate industry and railroad earnings, while public trust fell due to manipulated watered stocks and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Lhrge
Imperial Conciliation Would Redefine European Policy
The essay discusses rumors that the young German Emperor may propose disarmament and generous cession of Alsace and Lorraine to France to secure peace. If true, such magnanimity could outpace Bismarck and Napoleon in historic impact, though skeptics doubt the move. The piece urges waiting for formal propositions before judging this unprecedented step.
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Germany
Europe
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Berlin
Bismarck
Frederick
Napoleon
von Moltke
Ex-Chancellor Turns Newspaper Man
BrIsMAEcE provides a readable self interview as he retires from politics and becomes a respectable and helpful newspaper figure. The piece lauds his transition and public service in a periodical portrait.
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Brismaece
Stanley in Europe Feasts and Fears Debated
The piece argues that many fear Stanley will be harmed by European banquets more than African jungles. It notes Stanley's experience as a New York Herald reporter gives him resilience, and suggests fatalities from feasts would not place him among the first casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Europe
New York Herald
Oil Market Shifts on Ohio Production Hopes
Oil shares diverged as Lima advanced to 350 while Pennsylvania declined, challenging the long held belief that Ohio output could not influence the petroleum market and suggesting a reassessment of Standard oil influence.
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Wrrs
Lima Oil
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Weather Prophet Predicts Mixed May Conditions
A forecaster once known for forecasting a great cyclone between April 20 and 2 vanishes after no verification. Hicks returns with varied May predictions including early frost. He warns against early flower planting as frost could arrive later in the month.
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Hicks
Europe Faces May Day Fears in Royal Circles
Europe’s coming May Day stirs unease among royals as a vague but real fear grows about labor unrest and potential public pressure on monarchies across the continent. The article notes speculative tensions without detailed events.
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Europe
Exchange with Speaker Reed Signals Warm House Tone
The article notes Mr Minnxs complimenting Speaker Reed showing a warmer temper in the House as Reed rules the denial of ballot box stuffing claims as personal privilege only when the member is personally accused. It suggests Republicans could start another organ but argues it would be hard to create a Republican newspaper.
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Mr. Minnxs
Reed
Harrison
Dallas
Texas
Pierce
Tennessee
Evans
Mills
Congress
Millis
Ex Governor Foster Critiques Ohio Democrats in Interview
Ex Governor Foster argues Ohio Democrats ruin their prospects by legislating Republicans out of office. He cautions on national politics waiting for campaign details. He ridicules the continental approach of curbing labor strife by arresting Socialists and agitators as ineffective.
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Fosterr
Ohio
Emperors Essay Controversy Shifts German Leadership
The tale claims Emperor William wrote a secret state competition essay, Count Waldersee damaged the work unknowingly, and Caprivi correctly identified authorship, illustrating Caprivi's rise while Waldersee no longer heads German affairs. The piece also warns the Agricultural Department risks losing both weather and crop-forecasting roles if accuracy does not improve.
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William
Count Walddersee
Caprivi
Waldersee
Postils on Reform Sparks House Debate
The Washington Post views the recent House debate as shaking up calls for reform, noting the spoils system fared poorly with only 61 votes. Kenmiler's execution was postponed, allowing rival systems to resume mutual tirades.
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The
Washington Post
Post
Kenmler
Croker Denies Grant Ring Money Link in Telegraphed Note
Mr. Croker telegraphs from Europe a flat denial of the charge that he received large sums from the Grant ring in New York politics. Denials in Pennsylvania politics often follow such charges, regardless of truth.
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Croker
Europe
Grant Ring
New York
Pennsylvania
People of Prominence Collects Odd Biographies
Rushville postmaster ElWan Watson has held office since its founding. First Assistant Postmaster General CLankson will dine with the Norfolk Club in Boston in May. Austrian sculptor Beers credited with a marble to bronze process. General Alger arrived in Detroit penniless after the war and now values assets above twenty million. Scott, son of the former PRR president, works on a major sugar plantation in the South. Lady Arthur Burien, Chicago-born, mother of a two-week-old heir to the Marquis of Ormonde. Pension attorney Laurent Leon claims to be the founding soldier of the Union, enlisted at 12 as drummer. Mrs Wanamaker hosts biweekly figure-usages classes in Washington. Epwake Bellamy’s "Looking Backward" satire stirs debate and mock heroism. Wilkes Booth alive again per San Antonio Morning Express. Miss Alcott in January 1874 on money, time, health, and duty’s discipline.
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Elwan Watson
Rushville
Mich
Clankson
Norfolk Club
Boston
Beers
General Alger
Detroit
James Parros Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
South
Arthur Burien
Miss Stager
Chicago
Marquis of
Army of the Potomac
Wanamaker
Washington
Sbroad
Epwake Bellamy
Chicopee
Wilkes Booth
Morning Express
San Antonio
Tex
Laredo
Mooth
Victoria
Alcott
Visit to the Old Schenley Homestead
Mr and Mrs George A Schenley visited the Old Schenley homestead yesterday afternoon. Mrs Schenley praised its quaint scenery but noted the dilapidated condition. Mr Schenley reviewed his mother's property at the Point and hopes to learn best use for it in discussion with Mr Andrew Car Degic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Schenley
Schenley
Lottery Viernes: Louisiana Lottery Refuses Funeral Request
A New Orleans man who died by his own hand left a letter to the Louisiana Lottery Company asking them to cover his funeral expenses after losing all his money on tickets. The firm declined, noting that paying all victims would slash annual dividends.
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Lottery Viernes
The
Kansas City Journal
New Orleans
Louisiana Lottery Company
Lottery
Deaths of a Day Hon James R McAfee in Greensburg
Hon James R McAfee longtime Republican leader and editor dies at 85 in Greensburg Pa after overtaxed mind and a fall. He served as county school superintendent, Senate clerk, internal revenue assessor, and state deputy secretary. He leaves a wife and daughter Mrs Robert McKean.
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Greensburg
James R. MecAfee
Brst
McAfee
Pacific Coast
Irs
Senate
Internal Revenue
House of Representatives
Chicago
General Grant
Hoyt
Commonwealth
Tribone
Herald
Washington life and the Capitol as a living Congress
HEPBUEN JOHNS describes Washington as a living congress of people from the United States and foreign lands. He notes visitors, scenes in the Capitol, and impressions of Vice President Mor ton and Speaker Reed while imagining a Howells Daudet novel set in this capital. He observes the Senate and House personalities and the political mood among lawmakers.
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Washington
Howells
Daudet
Senate
Cornopolis Seeks Night Train to Aid Theater Going
The city backs a petition to Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway for a later night train to enable theater attendance. Current last train at 10 30 p m leaves too early. A lawn tennis club formed with growing membership signals broader civic interest after petroleum excitement.
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Cornopolis
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company
Installation Services For Rev. B. McCormick At Central Presbyterian
The installation of Rev. B. McCormick as pastor elect of Central Presbyterian Church Allegheny will be held this evening at seven o'clock. A special meeting of Allegheny Presbytery will conduct the service with Rev. Thomas H. Robinson D D Rev. D B Kennedy D D M B Riddle D D and Wilson E. Donaldson directing.
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B. McCormick
Central Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
Allegheny Presbytery
Thomas H. Robinson
D. D
D. B Kennedy
M. B. Riddle
Wilson E. Donaldson
Reed Seen Leading GOP Nomination Contest
It is early to predict the 1944 Republican nominee but Thomas B Reed appears ahead in the race for the honor according to a St Louis Globe Democrat article. The piece notes Reed as a leading figure in the contest two years hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Thomas B. Reed
Appeal for Aid From French Evangelization Mission
Monsieur Bertrand of Paris spoke at Second Presbyterian Church on funds for French Evangelization. He described France’s church growth from a few to hundreds of congregations and mission stations, urging $500 to establish a yearlong mission post. He urged collective support via the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions for Huguenot church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsieur L. J. Bertrand
Paris
Second Presbyterian Church
France
Algiers
Monsieur Bertrand
Monsieur Bertran
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
First Presbyterian
Solomon Sulzbacher wedding at Allegheny home
In a small ceremony at seven last evening Miss Carrie Somneeee Sulzbacher daughter of the late Louis Sulzbacher and Mr A L Solomon were married by Rabbi Mayer at the bride's mother's residence 27 Poplar street Allegheny. The couple will reside at 42 Fremont street and plan a western trip after a few weeks.
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Carris Somneeee
A. L. Solomon
Rabui Mayer
Poplar Street
Allegheny
Lnte
Louis Sulzracher
Michigan Furniture Company
Smithfield Street
Goettman
Mrs. Solomon
Local Chautauqua Circle to close year with lecture
Pittsburg branch of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle holds its last meeting of the year at the M C A Chapel tomorrow evening. Miss M E Hare will lecture on A Chauauquan Abroad, detailing European travel. Musical numbers include Miss Tillie George and Miss Clara Smith with recitations by Miss Geo Melintsre.
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Pittsburg
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
M. E. Hare
Tillie George
Clara Smith
Geo Melntsre
Chantanugua
Celebration Marks Carnegie Ball Seventieth Anniversary
Inclement weather did not dampen the Carnegie Ball seventieth anniversary celebration. The program featured Richard Mayer on organ, soprano solo by Mrs. M Henkier, recitation by George M Sleeth, baritone by F Wearl, Mamie Reach violin solos, Anna Leah Dickinson whistling, Hayden quartet with Watch Her Kindly Stars, and a closing Breeze of the Nights. An address by P A Shaner preceded the finale.
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Carnergie
Carnegie Ball
Richard Mayer
Wanderer
Mamie Reach
Anna Leah Dickinson
Hayden
P. A. Shaner
Enjoying Their Visit Mrs Dalzell Deluged With Cards
Mrs. John Dalzell attracts a flood of greetings on arrival in the city and plans a brief Cleveland trip before returning with her husband to Washington. Their daughter May be visiting Estelle Pardee in Germantown while her parents are away.
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John Dalzell
City
Washington
Estelle Pardee
Germantown
Wedded at Indiana a fashionable late evening ceremony
Miss Cecelia G Earhart daughter of the American Hotel proprietor wed Mr Arthur Chealey of Pittsburg Scales Works last night at 9. Four ushers F S Mainer T L Nichol J F Freeca and Ailton Unecapher attended. About 400 invitations were issued and numerous presents received. Also a delightful entertainment at Lafayette Hall by General J B Sweitzer Councell No 24 Jr O U A M with performers Byron W King the Miller family Ruth Lallah Reach Washington Quartet Pearl Mandolin Quartet Mittie Weeden Mary McRouiney Frank Weldon and the Sylvan Guitar Club Basil Brennan presided at the piano.
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Indiana
Cecelia G Earhart
Arthur Chealey
Pittsburg Scales Works
Messrs
F. S. Mainer
New Castle
T. L. Nichol
Vee Pa
J. F. Freeca
Ailton Unecapher
Apo
Lafayette Hall
J. B. Sweitzer Councell
Byron W. King
Miller
Ruth Lallah Reach
Washington Quartet
Pearl Mandolin Quartet
Mittie Weeden
Mary McRouiney
Frank Weldon
Sylvan Guitar Club
Basil Brennan
Social Chatter: weddings, dances, and meetings in town
The column notes the Thomas Dancing Academy end of season party at New Turner Hall Forbes Street with about 100 children, plus the Annie Piper and Daniel Ray wedding in Hollidaysburg. It also mentions a Monongahela Presbytery youth meeting, a Liberty School Hall concert for Elmer Street church, Marie Palmer and George W. Black wedding, G A E Mt. Washington entertainment, and Rose Quinn-J. H. Hook wedding in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dancing Academy
New Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Annie Piper
Daniel Ray
Tyrone
Hollidaysburg
Pitwbury
W. P. DeArmit
Ridge Avenue
A. K. Hannen
Lincoln Avenue
East End
Monongahela
Second Presbyterian Church
W. J. Reid
D. D
Allegheny
Lapies
Mt. Washington
Southern Avenue
Rose Quinn
J. H. Hook
Locust Street
A Veto and House Disorder Stir Washington
President Harrison vetoes a Dallas public building bill amid House decorum breaches and heated remarks. The message cites cost limits, site needs, and calls for general law guiding public building expenditures while stressing urgent national needs.
Salas Thin Skin Over Bloodless Journalism
A Boston Herald summary notes Georgce Augustus Sala, aged in print, faced a thin skin as he aged in journalism. It recalls a London Telegraph leader and Furniss retort about artistic missteps. A British jury awarded Sala $25 damages with no snickers amid editorial bravado.
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Mr. Sais
Rocky Mountain Carnival Planned in Ogden June July
Ogden hosts the Wild Wear Carnival from June 3 to July 6 with events and rides. A. E. Clark, general passenger agent of Lake Erie, receives a letter from the Lord Chamberlain on King Hex L's behalf seeking reduced rates. The article notes 2,700 divorces in the United States and one in every twenty eight marriages ends in annulment.
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Ogden
Xererdey General
A. E. Clark
Lake Erie
King Hex L
The
Washington Star
United States
Readers Question Pennsylvania GOP Convention Date Deviation
A Republican reader accuses the Pennsylvania State Committee of flouting the 1885 permanent rule for convention dates. He cites the usual schedule and questions why the spring committee meeting occurred, alleging the aim was to truncate public scrutiny and potentially whitewash candidates. He asserts the State Convention alone can set rules and urges restoration of the traditional July or August timing.
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Diapaten
Philadelphia
State Convention
Pennsylvania
WasniIncTex
Panhandle Accommodations urged for earlier morning train
A letter from PirTstre calls for better railroad service to reach the city by 7 15. The writer complains the 6 26 Union depot arrival and the 7 34 departure are routinely late and demands an intermediate train, especially in spring and summer.
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The
Lispaten
Uoge
McDonald
Union Depot
PirTsstre
Emile Zola warns rulers on May Day movements in Paris
A cable letter from Paris comments on Emile Zola’s warnings about May Day movements. The writer urges rulers worldwide to read the signs of the times and act wisely to avert social unrest, referencing France’s revolutions and noble privileges. The letter is dated April 2.
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Mepateh
Paris
Emile Zola
France
District of Columbia area and Mississippi river source
To the Editor of The Dispatch LG. BUEG asks through the Malt Pouch for the exact area of the District of Columbia and where the Mississippi river rises. The note states the D C area is 4 square miles and identifies Lake Itasca as the principal source of the Mississippi proper.
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Dispatch
District of Columbia
Mississippi River
Bueg
Lake Itasca
Mississippi
Stenographer’s Query On Paragraph Beginnings In April Column
A reader asks if the column should indicate when a new paragraph begins or ends a dictation. The inquiry, signed by Piersette the stenographer, requests guidance on formatting transitions in the paper’s letters or notes.
Why is a Vessel Called She
Kitteasning April 20 notes the question of why ships are referred to as she. It cites several explanations but says the real reason is longstanding custom that assigns the pronoun as proper for vessels.
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Dispatch
Kittaasning
Queries Answered and Unanswered in The Dispatched
Curiosities from Butler to Allegheny include a note on an advert in The Dispatch offering lodging and boarding for children and a query about flax turning, with references to Bishop Phelan at the Pro-Cathedral residence and a request to write to Congress for records or Smoll's Handbook.
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Butler
Discatcn
Phelan
Allegheny
J W
Pittsburg
L. BR. R
Pennsylvania
Congressional Record
Smoll
24th Annual GAR Encampment Opens in Cincinnati
The Ohio Department GAR marks the 24th annual encampment in Cincinnati with banners, veterans from across the state, and routine morning meetings. Elections are set for tomorrow, a parade is planned for the afternoon, and Governor Campbell attends near the head of the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Cincinnaci
Cincinnati
Ohio Department
GAR
Women’s Relief Corps
Campbell
Cotillion by Lotus Club Impresses Members and Guests
The Lotus Club on the South Side held its first cotillion in club rooms last evening. Attendance was limited to members, their wives and lady friends. Decor included new furniture, flowers, palms and vines with music and dancing. A midnight luncheon was served by the club caterer and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Club
Southside
Judgments Ordered Against Several Railroads in Dauphin Court
In Dauphin County court today judgements were directed against the New York Lake Erie and Western Coal and Railroad Company New York Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad Company Tioga Railroad Company and the New York Lake Erie and Western road Company. The actions involved receipts taxed on freight raised for other companies over cs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanrelsburg
Dauphin County
New York, Lake Erie and Western Coal and Railroad Company
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad Company
Tioga Railroad Company
New York, Lake Erie and Western Road Company
Curious Condensations From An Era Of Oddities
A digest of eclectic notes reports Zenas Mayo and others in Hancock B Y as two sisters win divorces from their husbands for cruel treatment. Other items cite British civil service exams, Arbor Day tree planting, a Birmingham scientist on the living microscope, a Paris dance revival, a chicken-roast thief, a Paris Tex horse that eats chicks, a Topeka wedding suit from 1832, and hawks using trains to catch prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunsford
Stae
J. Sterling Morton
Ne Ee
Arbor Day
Thomas Helsop
Hirmingham
Eng
Fugit
Bunter
John Prince
Cynthia Wood
Prliament
Montret
Ronny
New York
Republique Francaise
William Carroll
St. Louis
Assurh
Carroll
Paris
Tex
Nathan Harvey
Topeka
Kas
Richmond
Lod
Schuyler Colfax
General Burnside
Shryock
Harvey
Oliver P. Merton
Laughing Philosopher and Distracting Tales From New York Papers
A collage of humorous lines and anecdotes from New York publications. Jokes about agnostics, marriage, and pedigree, plus short humorous vignettes from Harper's Bazar and The New York Sun, concluding with a railway drummer tale from The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.
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Peru
3 Strand
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Darcy
Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
James R. McAfee
Robert McKean
James McKean
McKean Station
Washington County
James S
John Cy Eee Hobert A
Wmit
Agnes
Mary
McKean
Washington, D. C
Europa
Union
Potomac
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Mr. Howells
Sappho
Evip. Morrox
Mr. Morton
M. Daudet
Capitol
Morton
Mr. Ingalls
Kansas
Riddieberger
Speaker Reed
Mr. Reed
Tom Reed
Hepbuen Johns
Inter-Ucecan
Mr. Arthur Chealey
Day
Committee On Public Buildings
the Treasury
John 8. Witwer
Renata Committee On
Tdean
Benjamis Hannisom
Executive Mansion
Lsa
Baltimore Sun
Panhandle
Zola
Piersette
Ernolon
Mr. Grady
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Johnston
Hood
Lotus Club Catilion
Hararaves
George W. Crousboro
Geers Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County
Zenas
George Mayo
Hancock, B. Y
England
Tower of London
Edward I
Baster
Mainzer Journal
Albrecht Durer
Maximilian
Ammann
Haif
Durer
Custom House
Annie Laurie
Philosopher
New York Hin
Benedict
Cedric
New Yorker
Harper's Bazar
Fannie W
Atlantic and Pacific
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