Pittsburg Insane Hospital Case Links Violence to Death
Trial about Montgomery Sloan dieing in the North Warren asylum hospital after a struggle with attendants. Witnesses describe bruises and possible internal rupture from external violence. Indictment charges voluntary manslaughter as verdict awaited.
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Waters
John Ss. Berz
Montgomery J. Sloan
Winder
Geeker
Montgomery Sloan
North Warren
Sohn
Sloan
Slavin
Terg
Berg
Sleen
Pieme
Shona
Pittsburg
Jane
Parkore
Parker
Wolf chase at Greensburg thrills crowd and wolves captured
A wild wolf chase at the Paul F. Hacke farm near Greensburg drew locals and visitors as two wolves from Pittsburg fought a pack of wolfhounds. One wolf was killed and the second captured after a tense stand. The event marks the first in a winter series at Hacke’s Wolfhounds kennel touted as the country’s finest.
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Dee
Glace
Paul FP. Hake
Macke
J. B. Jortmes
Pitteburc
Font
Pallace
Pittsburg
Hacke
Seto
Ter
Grimes
Hocke Farm
Hocke
Elopement Beset by Constable Misadventure in Marsial
Major Alloway of Dresden awoke to a scene as Albert Ramsey rode in with a shotgun to report Miss Mathie Jones pursued by Mike Grannon. Grannon faced a quick trial as the crowd gathered, while Miss Jones defended her lover’s alleged threats and the constable’s handling of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Alloway
Dresden
Albert Ramsey
Hamsey
Mathie Jones
Mike Grannon
de Mower
Mike
At- Marsiail
Miles Eah
Grannon Wos
Miss Jones
Grannon
Hte
Lreatel
Ice house building collapse claims two lives
A building under construction for an ice house collapsed yesterday afternoon. Two men were killed Thomas Arner a Franklin Pa contractor and Oscar Heitman of this place. Five others are seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Arner
Franklin
Oscar Heitman
Woman in prison suicide after theft case in Sunbury jail
Mrs Olean Clito, an Australian woman, hanged herself with rope in the Sunbury jail corridor while awaiting trial for stealing from her husband, John Druskie. She had fled court after an earlier theft from his trunk, then surrendered after a year of hardship and separation from her child.
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Shamorin
Olean Clito
Sunbury
John Druskie
Rankin Will in Moravia Estate Battle Details Burial Costs
The will of John Rankin who died near Moravia two weeks ago was offered for probate. It provides a monument not costing less than 1200, bequests to Rev. John Dine 1200 for cemetery upkeep, annual new graves on the cemetery walks, and an iron fence around the lot. Charles Winters of Pittsburgh to manage the funeral, undertaker to provide a rough box, Rankin to be robed in costly garments, casket at least 100. Remainder divided between Robert Calhoun and John Duncan families. Rankin was wealthy, a widower, childless, and eccentric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rankin
Moravia
John Dine
Charles Winters
Pittsburg
Robert Calhoun
John Duncan
Mr. Rankin
Bruner Trial Delves Into Self Defense Claim
Elmer Bruner of Pittsburg stands trial for the killing of an elderly man named Keese on the mountain. Defense attorney Thomas Marshall Jr. argues self defense as new testimony emerges. Neighbors report gunfire and finding Keese near his doorstep. Bruner allegedly searched the house seeking papers tied to a secret matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bruner
Pittsburg
Keese
Thomas Marshall, Jr
Marshall
Reese
Bruner
Grange Opposes Sunday Opening At State Meet
Harrisburg report notes rising attendance with 800 members present at the State Grange session. A Missouri request to join a memorial to Congress on Sunday closing was referred to Legislation. Colonel Price of Scranton spoke on taxation and 200 novices were initiated into the Degree of Flora. A resolution protested opening the World’s Fair on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Missouri Range
Pennsylvania
Coness
Colonel Price
Scranton
Steubenville Water Scandal Prompts Filter Plan
The city faces an impure water scare as officials admit oil enters the reservoir though sewage is kept out. Trustees order a $29,000 filtration system to begin after the new pump is installed. In McKeesport a separate accident at Brown's Coal Works No 1 causes 45 cars to plunge down an incline, wrecking them all and totaling about $5,000. The conductor escaped and a worker in the tipple narrowly avoided injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Water Works
McKersport
Brown's Coal Works
Boston
Insurance Funds in the Corry Bank Special Meeting
A Corry board of directors met Tuesday to address a £ 30,000 deposit once held at Corry National Bank. Treasurer Howard will restore the amount at the next meeting, the funds secured by his bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Bank
Equitable Aid Union
Corry
Howard
Corry National Bank
New Rolling Mill Planned for Greensburg Site
A rolling mill company formed in Greensburg plans a large plant on the former Greensburg Steel works site and expects operations within three months. The project marks a major industrial upgrade for the area and aims to restart production soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Greensburg Steel Company
The Horsemen Meet at Seventh Avenue Hotel
The Pennsylvania Association of Trotting Horse Breeders held the best annual meeting yet at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Officers were reappointed and membership fees cut from 15 to 10 dollars. Stakes for 1892 races were set including yearling, two and three year old trotting and pacing events with added money and various entrance fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Association of
Seventh Avenue Hotel
N. G. Edeliute
J. C. Sibley
Pennsylvania
N. G. Extelblute
Punxsutawyer
H. & Denny
Ligonier
Hon. To
Sibley
Franklin
J. W. Tetley
Millerstown
John E. la Bois
Dun Bois
A. W. Harbison
New Castle
J. P. Murphy
Pittsburg
John Murphy
Mr. Edelbinte
J. H. Ellsworth
H.J. Denny
Entrance
Wallace
Meadville
Amateurs and Salaries in County Baseball League Meeting
A meeting of the County Baseball League is called for next Tuesday evening by East Brid Wilkinsburg Mangfield and Climax clubs to discuss salaries. Clubs are accused of offering players large inducements beyond mere expenses. A proposed rule would ban payments over a fixed per game amount.
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County Baseball League
East Brid
Wilkinsburg
Mangfield
Climax
Cluob
Thompson
East End
Hanlon Calls for Probe After Rout With McLean
San Francisco date of Dec 9 reports oarsman Neil Hanlon asking an investigation into charges he threw his Sunday race with McLean. Pacific Rowing Association president Sullivan set a meeting for tomorrow night to probe the matter. Hanlon says he lacked condition and will not meet Henry Peterson. Tommy Ryan of Chicago wires acceptance of Danny Needham's challenge to a $5,000 side bet in a New York City venue set for January or February.
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San Francisco
Neil Hanlon
Oarsman
McLean
Sullivan
Pacific Rowieg Association
Association For Tomorrow Nijriit
Hanlon
Henry Peterson
Tommy Ryan
Chicago
Danny Needham
Guttenberg Tracks Heavy Day Winners Listed
Guttenbergs Winners Grrtexnnes N J reports a heavy track. Six furlongs Seampost first Emperor Othoercond Lupa third Thue 1epay second. Five furlongs Volunteer first St James second Trestle third Time 12g. Six and one half furlongs Double ee first Radiant second J B third Time 1. One mile Bohemian first Bequi ma second Cynosurf third Time es Ne. Five furlongs Once Again first Chapman second Polydorn third Time 108%.
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Grrtexnnes
N. J
Seampost
Emperor Othoercond
Lupa
Fur
Thue
Volunteer
St. James
Trestle
Double Ee
Radiant
J. B
Bohemian
Bequima
Cynosurf
Es Ne
Chapman
Polydorn
Walter Camp Selects World’s Strongest Football Team
Walter Camp names the top football lineup with Yale players Hinckey and Winver at ends and tackles for Yale. Harvard and Princeton contenders. The backfield includes King of Princeton at quarterback with Yale’s L Briss, Harvard’s Lake, and Princeton’s Herman at full back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haves
Dec
Walter Camp
Hinckey
Yale
Harlowell
Harvard
Winver
Newell
Heffelfinger
Riggs
Princeton
Balliett
Lehigh
King
L. Briss
Lake
Homans
Westside Park Commission closes Garfield Race Tract
The Westside Park Commission, with state authority, voted to close Garfield Race Tract and ordered police to prohibit and abate all horse racing and gambling within the site limits to settle their jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Westside Park Commissionere
Illinois
Garfield Race Tract
Rugby clash set as Butler team meets West Penn Mets
Arrangements are made for a rugby football match between Butler team and West Penn Mets at Liberty Park on Saturday. The Mets won the first meeting 10 to 4, with their latest victory noted as 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Ttem
West Penn Mets
Liberty Park
Mets
Powers and Clear water start three night pool con test
Tonight at the World's Fair Mall East End A G Powers and W Clear water begin a 150 point match for the championship of America. The event spans three nights with play starting at 5 o'clock each evening. Both players are renowned as top competitors in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.G. Powers
Champioonship of America
World's Fair Mall
East End
McGunnigle Voices on Pittsburg Manager Fate
Brockton December 9 Special McGunnigle ex manager of the ball club says he has received no notice of his release from Pittsburg and may not return. He notes offers from Emerson Shoe Company Brooklyn and other cities and says he will not stand in the directors way if they want another manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ball Club
Brocktox
Mass
EL. McGunnigle
Pittsburg
O'Neil
T Hive
Emerson Shoe Company
Brooklyn
Association
Pittsborg
Selub
Princeton Suspicion Over Thanksgiving Receipts
Officials at Princeton and Yale face scrutiny after Manhattan Athletic Club receipts from the Yale Princeton football game show totals of about 36 065 73 with Yale and Princeton each receiving 14 425 50. Yale faults the club for disbursing methods sparking calls for audit and clarity.
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Painceton
Dec
Yale-Princeton
Manhattan Athletic Club
Tallyho
Yale
Princeton
Jyincetonton
Yale Football Management
Stanus
National Trotting Breeders Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The National Trotting Horse Breeders Association held its annual meeting in New York. Officers elected include H W T Mair as President and Leland Stanford as First Vice President, with I V Baker and T D Packer as Vice Presidents. A committee of Mestre Mall Baker Packer Redmond and B F Tracy will revise the constitution. Subscriptions totalling 1320 dollars were raised toward a Hambletonian monument.
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New York
National
Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Teland Stanford
Benjamin F. Tracy
L. PD
Packer
C. I. Pratt
E.G. Dolittle
Connecticut
Charles Backman
H. W. T. Mair
Leland Stanford
I. V. Baker
A. J. Caton
Chicago
T. D. Packer
W. F. Redmond
Morristown
N. J
Beymer Scratch Beats Eshalleir 200 to 157 in Tournament
Yesterday in the Davis Dilliard tournament Beymer scratch defeated Eshalleir 200 to 157. Winner's high run was 18 and his average 11 10. Last evening Lewie faced Eshalleir with 45 points start. Eshalleir won 200 to 174. Lewis' highest run 19 and winner's average 107 8.
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Beymer
Eshalleir
Hickest
Lewie
Eshallei
M. Lewis
Spaldings Discuss Baseball Trouble In City Visit
Messrs. A G and J W Spalding were in the city on private business yesterday. A G the ex magnate declined to talk baseball claiming he was out of it. J W expressed that efforts are being made to settle the baseball trouble and that a W club League would be better than war.
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Messrs
A.G
J. W. Spalding
A. G
J. W
Sunol Trotter Reported Lame Hidden From Public
A San Francisco report claims Sunol the famous trotting mare has gone lame and the issue is kept quiet though supporters say the lameness is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Dec
Speria
Sunol
Reilly Signs With Local League Club
Charley Reilly, third baseman from last season's Pittsburg team, signed with the local League club. He will receive about $2,500 for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patapmrata
Charley Reilly
Pittsburg
MilLwarkeeers Clash Over Pitcher Davies and Boyle Move
The report notes MilLwarkeeer threatens to enjoin Pitcher Davies from playing with the Clevelands while Conese states Boyle will either play there or return to Van der Ale. ES Presipest Tarte insists no flags will be remitted in the local club next season. Cincinnati club magnates failed to sign Boyle after New York secured him, and chatter rises.
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Millwarkeer
Davies
Clevelands
Conese
Boyle
van der Ale
ES Presipest Tarte
Catcuen
Pittsburg
Cleveland
O'Connor
New York
Maxacen Breexenberger
Disraten
Louisville
Weaver
Lsteer
Cork- Lill
Cincinnati
Billy Baca
St. Louis
Chine
Pop” Anson
Billy
Chris von der Abe
Corbett to Face Mitchell as Forfeit Set in Boxing Clash
Promoter quotes indicate Jim Corbett has forfeited to fight Charlie Mitchell. A $300 000 backing threat backs Slavin against Sullivan. Holy Ghost College junior team clashes with High School eleven. Monax vows to fight Eddie Avery with a forfeited wager posted. Tom Callaghan, the featherweight, defeats Willie Keene in three rounds. winner could meet George Dixon for the title.
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Tris
Jim Corbett
Charlie Mitchell
Tom Callaghan
Willie Keene
George Dixon
Long list of names scattered across cities and states
A compiled roster lists numerous individuals and couples from New York Chicago Cumberland Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Uniontown and other cities. The column appears to be an oblique social register or passenger-like notice with many spellings and initials, offering no clear narrative beyond the names and places. The scattered entries mention numerous towns from New Castle to Erie, Washington to Providence, with multiple households.
Special Telegrams Report River Readings and Departures
Special telegrams from the dispatch report business steady, weather clear, river rising to two feet in the canal and four feet at the falls. The Missouri river passed down to New Orleans. The New South heads to Memphis as Captain Augustus Jutte waits for the Joe BR Williams and tow from Pittsburgh to join at the current point. Departures include Fleetwood, Carrolton, Big Kanawha, Evansville, and James Cuthrie bound for Cincinnati.
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Missouri
Memphis
Augustus Jutte
Pittsburg
Andes
Cincinnati
Batchelor
Pitter
Ken Mor
Parkersburg
Charleston
Pakershorg
Ohio
New South
New Orleans
Clear
Cowl
Clark
St. Louis
St. Lowe
Cintinnat
Cain
River flood readings and departing boats details
River reports show multiple streams at varying levels with falling gauges. Listings note departures from Cincinnati and Charleston bound boats, plus arrivals at New Orleans and St Louis, all amid cloudy cool conditions and low temperatures.
Streamer From Heston to Southampton via New York to Rotterdam
A fragmented note outlines a travel route from Heston to Southampton with connections through New York and Rotterdam. It mentions Amsterdam and Rhactia in unclear form, suggesting a maritime or travel itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heston
Southampton
New York -Rotterdam
New York
Rhactia
Amsterdam
Notable Visitors and Locals Gather in Pittsburgh Society Notes
Jensette, a Belgium carpet manufacturer, is at the Duquesne. Colonel Tend, coal operator, went to Chicago last night. J E Anbell, Uniontown lawyer, attends to business in the city. Miss Alice R Gulick and Master James Gulick of New York visit Uncle R M Gulick at the Bijou Theater. W A Newkirk, Jeannette Glass Chicago agent, returned to Chicago. Mrs W King returns from Warren Pa. William C Foley and wife of Connellsville register at the Monongahela House and are bride and groom. M A Rhine of Brockeroff House Helafonte visits city from a Western trip. Te y Nacomat Stokes, pastor of Chicago Asbury Church, visits Dr Izer. they reunite after 20 years. Henry Bimple, Adams Express superintendent, in the Western district, from Columbus, visits Pittsburg. Captain C Shaler, US Army, at the Schlosser. old friend of Major McKee. formerly lived in Pittsburg.
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Schlosser
McKee
Pittsburg
Pittsburgers Registered at New York Hotels
The item lists Pittsburgers staying at New York hotels on December 9. Names include J L Bacon Grand Union F Emery Metropole Mrs Mevrain Imperial J M Moffat Westminster D K Patterson International M A Verner Murray Hill G Westinghouse Windsor I B Carson and wife Gilsoy J J Flannery and wife Sturtevant W S McKinney Cosmopolitan F S Merrick Continental C Merrick Continental J R Pearson and wife Sturtevant W K Seandrett Ashland House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgers
New York
Collisions with the Law In Busy Ward Area
A string of arrests and court actions reported last night across Woods Run Fifth Avenue Leetonia and nearby districts. Suspects include James Colling charged with overcoat theft at Oil Exchange and Ronen tlognes jailed for fighting in a butcher shop.
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James Colling
Wrettax Tracy
William Hannon
Wyionan
Growh
Woods’ Run
Ronenr Tlognes
Roten
Fifth Avenue
Solo Street
Fourteenth Ward
Joan Rien
Ace
Leetonia
Esterday
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the Grange
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George Ammerman
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F. L. Baker
H. Thuemler
C. E. McCoy
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Cumberland
D. L. Terrell
J. Pope
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Philadelphia
J. BR. Thomas
Niles
J. P. Manny
Rockford
A. 3. Sprowls
Washington
W. E. Reis
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Grand Rapides
F. T. Wilson
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W.C. Foley
Connellsville
W. J. Decker
Camden
T. T. Lansbury
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Youngstown
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Rerun
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Oscar Feldstein
Greensboro
J. A. Burston
M. AL Andrews
Titusville
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Erie
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P. Connor
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H.C. Guy
Shefficell
England
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A. C. Bailey
Ford City
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Filmore
J. 8. Booth
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Ebshirley
D¢Fersonville
F. McGee
McDonald
W. IL. Roche
Butler
W. Bicklenberger
Lebanon
C. Hillman
Kittanning
Cohen
J. K. MctIntyre
East Brady
James Mack
Oi! City
J. Goodyear
de Bots
Mrs. Campbell
W. Wiles
P. Burns
Newburyport
A. S. Frey
Lakeview
J. M. Dickson
J. Watson
Mull
John Fisher
Gennertown
J. McCune
Homestead
A. Nelson
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J. J. Johnson
Canton
H. G. Atkinson
Stellon
B. G. Shutes
Ft. Plain
St. Cuantes
H. M. Douglass
West Newton
W. Paley
Wellington
J. Heffernan
Oil City
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Minerva
J. C. Crawford
Wheeling
P. K. Dillon and Daughter
E. F. Hughes
J. G. Wasson
W. Moore
J. K. Crawford
Bradford
J. L. Bakewell
Brownsville
J.J Robinson
Perature
Far West Virginia
United States Weather Boreau
River News and Notes
Mt. Townsville
Mt. WaRnEx
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Dar
Port Ata
the Hutson
Clincinnati
W. Batchelor
A. A
Fred Wilson
George Ae Rayane Peothess
Jim Woods
Josh Cook
Mari ‘Kane
the Times
London
Table Waters
Brivisn Mepreat Journal
Loxnon
Himmelrigh's
Della-Utth
Ctual Business College
Corner Wood St
Hfe
Sonoleser Ee
M. J. Conner
J. M. Prillips
Office Specialty Co
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Thirday
McMichael
M.D
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Victoria
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Lee Conte
Qosenvan
Market Street
Claea Secondas
Second Avenue
Charles Buress
William Johnston
Bedford Avenue
Briggs
Wacker Evans
Alderman McPike
William Jackson
Matte
Jacon Millen
Sarah Street
Thornton
Builee
Johnstown
J.C. Caskey
Alderman McKenna
Wheeler Sewing Machine Company
Harry Stillman
Alderman
James Cooney
Mel
Silliman
C. M. Rosissox
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Alice Plant
Knoxville
the Peoples Store
Dimpbel OG
Stern
Europe
MAN Schamberg & CO
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Ise
American Line
Philadebia
Liverpoot
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Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Peter Wright
50N General Agents
Walnut St
J.J. McCormick
Fourth Avenue
Mithfield St
Oute
BTA
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Fom Fielionmic
Majestic
Bellawnte
M. K
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West Tenth St
Secon
Cnantes
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SmithGeta St
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Royal Mall Steamships
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A. M. Cabln
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Koehler
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