English cricket visitors eyed for Pittsburg game
Reports describe Lord Hawke leading a strong English amateur team to visit Pittsburgh. Local plans consider a match with a Pittsburg Eleven at Exposition Park or Recreation, with arrangements for tours to New York and Philadelphia and possible matches against All Philadelphia or Germantown Club.
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Lord Hawke
Goud
Chicago
Exposition Park
Recreation
Rossit
Philadelphia
Ofemaican
Cable
New York
Stesteor
Thurscee
Itterland
Frat Rmatch
Germantown
Lord Haake
Desi
Towm
Messia
W. DD. Llewellyn
L. C Puliretanes
Smith
Oxford
MD Dixin
H. J. Key
T. "Gewees
B.C. N. Falaires
Somersetshire
G. F. Vernon
Middlesex
Lord Terowley
Kent
Lord Rawke
Yorkshire
Aleo Ping
Smith and Jackson
White Woods
Falaires
Cincinnati and Baltimore Face Off in Turbulent Box Scores
The schedule shows Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Cincinnati at Boston with mixed results across games. Notable performances include Dwyer and Ken Fleet Hite contributing for Cincinnati and Donahue NieMahon Tehinnen among players for Baltimore as errors impact several outcomes.
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Cloeinna
Warhineies
Dwyer
Ken
Cincinnati
Washice
Prine
Paces
Olurahus
Colutehus
Lee Baltimere
Oll
Donahue
Columbus
Baltimore
Pere
St. Louie
Louis
Dovie
Losineilie
Minekin
Fanaia
Uigen
Louisvile
Amisville
Athietion
Harmony Athletic Day Yields Various Events and Winners
Athletes gathered Saturday under Harmony Athletic auspices for a field day at Tagocene tere. J D Carey won the 100 yard dash, C B Bowman second. J Zimmerman led 19 yard sprint handicap with CP Bowan second. G W Jones won the backward race with P Gorman second. Jones also took tievard and laciémes, with Bowman second. G Townsend won the fat man’s meet, Tom Bowman captured the bell meet, Zimmer won hammer, Hunn shot put, and a mile relay was taken by the favored team by four lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Athletic
Ish
J.D. Carey
C. 2. Bowman
J. Zimmer
CP. Bowwan
P. O'Gormen
M-o
Rice
G. W. Jones
P. Gorman
Tievard Cer
Laciémes
G. W.jones
Tom Bowman
P Bowman
Zimmer
Ed. Hunn
G. Townsend
Athletics Open Day At Alum Rocks Gathering
Buaren Fatts reports the Nonpareil Athletic Club and guests gathered at Alum Rocks west of town. Two noted club athletes stripped to the waist after performing a foot ring drill in the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buaren Fatts
Alum Rocks
Club Members Celebrate With Photos And Dinner
Members posed for pictures to adorn the walls of the club rooms on Sixth avenue. After the photo session the men had a liver duskout and other contests replaced by newer members, followed by an elegant lunch prepared for the occasion.
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Dorned
Sixth Avenue
Glenshaw Triumph Over Allegheny Eleven In Close Cricket
In Glenshaw on Saturday the Glenshaw team defeated Allegheny in a tight cricket match. Bowling was strong on both sides with few runs scored, and Allegheny hosts afterward. A return match is planned next month after Glenshaw pays the McDonald eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenshaw
Allegheny
McDonald
General Sporting Notes from the Era
The column notes mixed sports chatter including future billiards hall openings, league pennant talk, and player moves. It mentions Turpen East End, talk of contracts with managers, and various boxing and baseball figures, plus wage and roster dynamics across leagues.
Killing the Hemlock Worm Threatens Potter County Timber
Special telegrams report a massive outbreak of measuring worms across Potter County and beyond, feasting on hemlock foliage and threatening young timber and bark. Experts note millions of worms marching from Coudersport toward Port Allegheny, with potential total destruction of timber and widespread economic impact.
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Buaprorp
Potter County
Disay
Coudersport
Port Neeety
Glen Hazel
Ell
Bromfield Murder Rumors Reach Seven Miles Away
A school teacher from Shoals reports rumors of the Brumfield family murder in Cabell County. Supposedly the Brumfield sons fired on Italians after a prior theft of straw, with Ross Brumfield killed by 35 gunshots and his wife shot twice.
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W. Va
Brumfeld
Cabell
Fuller
Shoals
Hramfeld
Pole Creek
Ross Brumfield
Brumfield
Norfolk and Western Road
Park Outing Throngs Fill Schenley As Vendors Fail
Streets and parks draw thousands to Schenley with warm sun and open greens. Crowded street cars spark temper as officials consider limiting riders per car. Park visitors lament empty booths offering milk cakes and pies, crying out for rational concessions.
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Schenley
Sehenby Park
Butler Street Reform Sparks Likely Court Test
Butler Aug 2 An ambitious municipal upgrade now faces a legal dispute over who pays for Main Street paving. Two miles of vitrified brick street plus a new sewer system cost over 120000, with a two thirds assessment on abutting property. The dispute centers on whether costs should be shared equally or divided by street width as sections narrow in residential portions. A test case is expected due to the possible impact on property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Receiver Wanted in Oil Lease Partnership Dispute
Eliphias Wanamaker filed a petition asking for a court appointed receiver over the firm of Janes Patterson and Charles E. Wade. He claims a partnership in oil leases and profits, alleges denial of his share, and seeks sale of the property with $45,000 estimated due him. All parties are prominent Ohio men.
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Eliphias Wanamaker
Fim
Janes
Patterson
Charles E. Wade
Ohio
Boiler Explodes Blowing Engineer Through House
A stationary boiler at M. P. Amy's base near Sage River exploded this morning. Amy was standing before the boiler and was blown through the engine house wall but escaped with minor burns and a sprain. The boiler house was demolished and the second-hand boiler blown eighty feet. The break started at the plug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crry
Ang
Amy
Sage River
Fire at Barber Shop on Frankstown Avenue
An alarm from box 242 around 1139 o'clock last night reported a small fire in John Lawless's barber shop at 14 Frankstown Avenue. The flame started from a Roundle up a sign and did not cause paper damage. Damage estimated at a small amount.
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Aroun
John Lawless
Frankstown Avenue
Harrishurg Youth Killed Trying to Board Train
Cantistr, Aug. 3 Harry Bonholtzer aged 8 was crushed under a train wheel while attempting to board a Cumberland Valley passenger train at Mechanicsburg and died instantly. He was a prominent Harrisburg youth known in business circles. Senator Anderson reported dying in Trusvilly Aug. 2 George K. Anderson formerly of Titusville and state senator.
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Harrishburg
Cantistr
Harry Bonholtzer
Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg
Anderson
Trtusvilly
George K. Anderson
Titusville
Untitled historical note about Trini dad official in 1877
In 1877 a public lands office note from Trini dad mentions Col. Renerted dying and holding government position. The fragment references Folsom and a local government listing with unclear details about location and eta.
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Trinidad, Col
Government Ition
Ing Nopesnis
Public Landa
Lis
Eta Locat Folsom
No Services Held as Church Key Stay With Trustee
Braver Fates Aug 2. No services occurred at the German Evangelical Church after Rev. Bauer failed to obtain possession of the church key. A note on the door ordered no services by the con gesation. Bauer and his wife shook the door, but the trustee refused to surrender the key. Bauer said he might take the matter to court if paid through September 7.
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Appes
John Smith
Mr. Bauer
Bauer
Man claims murder. fugitive Johnson still missing
James Johnson, who says he killed a man on Ten Mile Fork of Cabin Creek on July 10, is freed from search and remains in the vicinity. Authorities have not found the body, while Johnson insists he spoke the truth and deserves punishment if guilty, though he appears rational and the case remains puzzling.
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W. Va
James Johnson
Ten Mile Fork
Cabin Creek
Erselong
Johnson
Farmer nearly hanged by masked men in Lovisavas incident
In Lovisavas West Virginia on August 2 a party of masked men dragged James H. Hoffman from his Fish Corners home. They looped a rope around his neck and hung him several times before releasing him on the pledge he leave the county. Hoffman's accosted stock dispute with neighbors is cited as motive. attackers unknown but suspected farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovisavas
W.va
James H. Hoffman
Fish Corners
Ini
Hoffman
Ron Tet
Drowning Near Lakewood Reports James Gorman
A report from Janrstowns N Y states James Gorman of Bradford was drowned near Lakewood this evening. The brief dispatch notes the accidental death without further details.
Veterans Arrive in Detroit for G A R Centennial Welcome
Pittsburg and other posts pour into Detroit as 230 members of Alexander Hayes Post arrive at Brush Street depot along with bands and hundreds of veterans from J W Patterson Post and McCoy Post. A steamer City of Detroit brings 1 776 passengers including Ohio and Pennsylvania G A R members and Florida Wisconsin and West Virginia delegations join the welcome.
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Pittsburg
Detroit
Brush Street
Alexander Hayes
McPherson
Charles Post
Post
J. W. Patterson
J.C. Hull
Moody
Frank
McCoy
Columbus
Benedict
Pemberville
Francis Steffen
Hunter
Ohiowa
Neb
Blair
St. Louis
Needham
Lawrence
Mass
Howe
Haverhill
Anderson
Indianapolis
E.R. Geary
G. A. R. Circle No
Allen School
City of
Ohio
Pennsylvania
G. A. RB
Florida
West Virginia
Department of
Retired Mt. Union professors stir Alliance notice
In Alliance Ohio on August 2, trustees and faculty forced the retirement of two Mt. Union College instructors. Prof. William Armstrong, instrumental music and voice coach, and Prof. Theodore Armstrong, penmanship and commercial science, are named. William Armstrong long built the department, with strong ties to the college. Authorities say resignation was compelled, tied to his fondness for fine horses and his stock farm.
Disorderly Conduct Arrests Swing Through City Streets
Police report multiple arrests for disorderly conduct across wards and streets. Cranes Swani and Harry Aston were detained yesterday afternoon in the Nineteenth ward after a restaurant disturbance on Frankstown avenue. Dan Laden John Welch James Carr and Dan Flynn face fines or workhouse time for offenses on Fifty-first street. Jars Dorie and E Byers were jailed after gambling near Sixth and Penn streets. Joseph Mayor was arrested after intoxicated behavior on a cable car and sent to the Seventeenth ward station for processing. MicHart Vorce arrested on McFadden street charged with taking money from a woman. hearing set for 7 oclock.
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Cranes Swani
Harry Aston
Yester
Oficer
Frankstown Avenue
S Arunpar
Dan Laden
John Welch
James Carr
Dan Flynn
Fifty-first Street
Jars Dorie
E. Byers
Sixth
Penn Streets
Officer Moore
Yesrenpar Joseph
Seventeenth Ward
MicHart Vorce
McFadden Street
Allegheny
Een
East Ohio Street
Shooting at Croton Dam Leaves Baker Wounded
In Croton New York on the main road to the dam Isaac Newton Baker, 56, secretary to Col. Ingersoll, lies wounded after a gunfight with Orville Anderson, a Louisville family man. Anderson, 31, was jailed after the confrontation amid family disputes over a rental agreement and a half-house occupation. Doctors say Baker’s condition remains serious but hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton Lanorxe
N. Y
Isaac Newton Baker
Orville Anderson
Croton Dam
Anderson
Baker
Robert Ingersoll
Sunday School Times
Pares
Mr. Wanamaker
Andersons
Louisville
Orville
Croton
Harvey B. Farrington
Winchester Patrick Moody
New York
Moody
Hudson
Fisher
Saint Albany
Haven
Comet Reobserved At Lick Observatory By Barnard
In a morning sighting at Lick Observatory E E Barnard rediscovered the faint comet. The object followed the path predicted by Dr Barklun with its position at 3 hours 45 minutes 21 seconds. Mt Hamilton mean time was 3 hours 6 minutes 21 seconds.
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Lick Observatory
E. E. Barnard
Barklun
Mt. Hamilton
R. A
Factions in Lawrence Contest for Next Congress
New Castle Aug 2 The Lawrence county political scene remains deeply split after last fall’s factional fighting between McDowell and Phillips. The Young Men’s Republican Club backed Hastings, provoking a split among McDowellites. Phillips aims for Congress next year and is favored if the nominating method uses a popular vote, with bets seen on his likely success.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
McDowell
Sharon
Phillips
Young Men’s Republican Club
W.D. Wallace
J. C. Eower
W. M. Brown
Hastings
W. Dtd. Wallace
Dwalzell
Republican Committee
Thomas Phillips
Congress
Quay
Thor
Eight Hour Law Sparks Violent Omaha Smelting Strike
A large Bohemian and Polish workforce at the Omaha and Grant Smelting Works clashes with management over the eight hour day. After mass firings for contract refusals, a mob of about 1,500, with police present, marches from Bohemia town to the plant and drives workers from furnaces. The unrest centers on shifts and pay, with heightened tension late at night.
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Omanha
Nes
Omaha
Grant
Bohemia
It Follows Closely the Path Predicted for It Long Ago
Mr Hamruroms reports the well known Enecke comet is following the predicted orbit closely as observed on August 2. The note adds the sighting of the periodic comet continues to match prior calculations and expectations.
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Hamruroms
Enecke
Children Die After Whisky Ingestions In Montana Town
In Butter Montana at Walkerville two children Michael J Downey aged 4 and Mary Ellen Downey aged 3 died after drinking whisky. A demijohn spilled on the kitchen floor was observed by a neighbor during the mother’s 20 minute absence. The sister died at 11 thirty p.m. and the brother died at midnight.
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Mont
Walkerville
Michael J
Mary Ellen Downey
Boy Suffered Hydrophobia After Dog Bite
Morey Godfrey, 17, of Sacisaw Mica, is afflicted with hydrophobia after a July 4 dog bite while returning from a picnic. Despite early treatment he developed repeated convulsions, snarling and biting at attendants, with doctors saying there is almost no chance of recovery.
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Sacisaw
Mica
Morey Godfrey
Vai
Deserted Wife Sparks Bigamy Scandal of Brakeman
Edward F. Murphy, a Pittsburg and Western brakeman from Butler, secretly wed Miss Sawyer after obtaining a license. While wife No 1 was away, he appeared with 17 year old Miss Bree l from Glade Run, accompanied by her mother, at the Red Lion Hotel in Pittsburg. The double marriage triggered a warrant and Murphy’s pending hearing, with Mrs Bree l reportedly faithful to the match despite the shock.
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Edward F. Murphy
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Butler
Miss Sawyer
Murphy
Pittsburg
Miss Breel
Glade Run
Edward
Red Lion
Potter Gardner
Red Lion Hotel
Breel
Murphy No. 2
Grist
Mysterious Monster Fish Spotted in Minnesota Lake
In Shieldsville area residents report a cigar shaped creature seen by Michael McMahon near Shieldsville's lake shore. McMahon observed a moving object rising its front in the water and traveling toward the east shore before vanishing. Philip McKenna recalls a prior sighting about three years ago drawing local interest.
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Northfield
Minn
Shieldsville
Michael McMahon
Mr. McMahon
Philip McKenna
McMahon
Wife seeks divorce after unknowingly marrying again
DetroitAug 2 Mrs Mathilda Wood or Van Dusen filed a bill for divorce from Augustus M Wood after discovering eleven years of separation. She had remarried a man named Van Dusen and bore him three children. She now asks to rectify the situation and obtain a proper divorce from Wood.
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Detroit
Mica
Mathilda Wood
van Dusen
Augustus M. Wood
Inte C. EE. Wilber
Wood
Circuit Court
Green Glass Workers Meet in Pittsburg on Wage Scale
A Millville dispatch reports Vice President Troth and William M. Monks of the Executive Board of the United Green Glass Workers were summoned and left for Pittsburg to attend a conference with green glass makers on the wage scale for the coming blast. The meeting aims to set pay terms for the industry.
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Philadelphia
Millville
N. J
Troth
William M. Monks
United Green Glass Workers
United States
Canada
Arrington
Pittsburg
River News and Notes from the Dispatch
Rainy weather reported with river readings noted at various locations. Vessels including the State of Ohio from Cincinnati and the J. F. Fiebe from Cincinnati moved downstream while the John Barrett sailed to Carrollton to pick up a crew. Carrie Hope arrived from Leavenworth late.
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Dispatch
Ang
Rishog
Kone
Cincinnati
St. Louie
Misewari
J. F. Fiiebie
Cincion
Pase
John Barrett
Carrollten
Carrie Hope
Leavenworth
Weather and river levels at towns along the Upper Ganges
Reports show Monegan Town River at four feet with falling levels and clear weather. Wannns River at fifteen feet and falling with a clear sky. BRnowssVirLe River at five feet one inch and falling with warm, clear conditions. Thermometer readings around 76 degrees.
River stages and arrivals at several ports with rising water
The report notes Wrrenixe River at 4 feet rising and various ships and steamers—Ben Hur Pittsburg Weatherly New Orleans arrivals and departures at cities such as Cincinnati Memphis Vicksburg and St Louis. River conditions show higher water and cloudy warm weather with noted arrivals and movements.
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T— Crnrier
Parkersburg
Batehelm
Cloeine Nati
Keystone State
Lizeic Bay
Pittsburg
Ben Hur
H. M. Wewvle
Leonishire
Cincinnate
Memphis
Vicksburg
Hickman
St. Lottie
Moriekanase
Arkansas City
Virksburg
St. Toul
New Orleans
Iar
Vicksauge
Belbe
Louis
City of
Joe
St. Louis
St. Lowte
Haining
Talk Along the Wharvies as Rivers Recede
River levels drop to 4 feet 10 inches after a fall of four inches in the past hours. Several vessels loaded at five foot stage and departed Cincinnati for destinations including Parkersburg and Louisville. Mariners report limited water hindered operations while boats pass Point Pleasant and continue their regular weekly trips.
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Mivantige
Cincinnati
Keystone State
Charles Tue
H. K. Bedford Striver
Dlsveuiaens
Parkersburg
Tur
Clifton
Tre Andes
Sat
Choclnnatl
Tre
W. W
Louisville
Padecah
Point Pleasant Peja
Roorkee Imei
Mated to an Unseen Man in Odd Ohio Romance
Miss Lydia Rupperle, a Chester society belle, plans to wed William W. a 24 year old white haired albino mathematics teacher from Missouri. They have not met in person, only by photograph and matrimonial advertisement. The ceremony occurs August 6 in Conway Missouri with Rev. Pare officiating.
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Chester
Lydian Anpeperle
Lydia
William W
Weaublean Christian Institute
Missouri
Rupperle
Conway
W. T. Pare
Ella Tharp
Charles
Urbana
Dallas County
Clara
Charles Tharp
Cruelty Allegations At Illinois Insane Hospital
William Thompson, once of Oppanoose township, has been an inmate at the Jacksonville Insane Hospital for 14 years after a 1877 verdict of insanity. His brother John A Thompson claims staff told him they had not examined him for four years and that Thompson, though not a pauper, was made to perform excessive labor while confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Oppanoose Township
William Thompson
Jacksonville
Thompson
John A. Thompson
Ohio
At Ysicians
Warning About Nonhealing Sores and Ulcers
A cautious medical note warns that a sore or ulcer resisting ordinary treatment could signal cancer or severe blood disease. It urges not to tamper with it and to seek professional care promptly.
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Howett
Manhot
Key
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Misa Wke
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St Lews
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Gierevitd
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Burrell
Stindsay Association
F.C
L. Picton
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Silientes
Ratticore
Harmony Athletic Chair
John Sansom
B. G. Broaddent
Brealey
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Barer
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W. Halligan
Rittson
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Sameom
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Abet
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Ig Baker
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Disputch
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W.S
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Stephen Stores
st_Seventeventh ward
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Xizeve
Turpen East End
Giants
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J. C. Connellis
Nto & Saterdar
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Kelly
Penn Avenue
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Ted Pritchard
Bob Fitzsimmons
Mari Gras
Rudder Brew
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Owxet Groottan
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Cheney
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St. Paul
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Paul
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Prette
Minneapolis
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Twin City Athletic Coh
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Elmira
Punxsutawney
Agricultural Department
Bromfield
Lakewood
RUSH
G. A. BR
City OF the Straits
Mt. Union College
Ingersoll
Sutton
Omaha Smelting
Deine
Die
Pennsyinfonia
United States Weather Bureau
Seana
Gas City
THE
Minnesota
Pitcburg
River News and Notes
Jesse H. Campbell
Columbus, Ga
Swift
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
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