Washington's Day Observances Across the Nation
Washington's birthday drew widespread observances with ex President Cleveland and others speaking in New York and Chicago. In Chicago Chief Justice Fuller delivered the main address as the Southern Society banquet noted unity and reform aims while tributes recalled Henry Grady and the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Fuller
Grand Army
Cincinnati
Notable speakers at political gathering salute patriotism
The event featured speeches by Alexander H. Humphrirer of Louisville ex-Judge of the Chancery Court Charles H. Jones of the St. Louis Republic W Bourke Cochran praising the press and Thomas Nelson Page among others.
Southern Question Addressed at Maassche Club in Boston
About 80 Massachusetts Club members heard George W Cable discuss The Southern Question at Young's Hotel Boston on February 2. He urged cautious steps toward equal rights, urging a fair trial of universal suffrage and equal American rights by 1882 and a peaceful transition led by free government supporters.
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Edtts Club
Boston
Massachusetts Club
Young’s Hotel
George W. Cable
Cable
Aene
Washington's Birthday event at Union League Club honors Federal judiciary
Cariaco February 2 The Union League Club anniversary programme featured Clarence Eddy opening the Auditorium organ, Rev Dr Tiffany delivering a address on The Perils of National Extension, a reception for Chief Justice Fuller, and a Washington's Birthday banquet where Fuller spoke on the Federal judiciary and the unity of Federal and State courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cariaco
Union League Club
Clarence Eddy
Tiffany
Chicago
Minneapolis
Fuller
Continental Congress
Clary
George Washington
Parade Honoring George Washington Marred by Quarrel
A Grand Army parade in Crxctxwali February 22 featured the George H. Thomas Post and Nelson Post clashing over marching order. The dispute halted the procession for about thirty minutes as officers urged restraint and the Thomas Post threatened to withdraw unless assured protection.
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George Washington
George H. Thomas
Grand Army
John Ziegler
Nelson
Thomas
Race Street
Ess
Thomas Post
Steubenville Washington Birthday Parade Draws Regional Councils
Steubenville celebrated Washington's birthday with a large parade of Junior Order of American Mechanics. Councils from Toronto East Liverpool New Cumberland Irondale Mingo Smithfield Scio and Unionport joined bands from area towns. Evening program at City Opera House featured Lilian Burkhardt of Pittsburgh as star.
Crusaders Guilty at Pickardsville Trial Verdict
In Trentonox Missouri on February 22 the jury found the defendants guilty in the Pickardsville crusaders case. Each defendant was fined five dollars plus costs. The hearing sparked intense emotion and occasional clashes as defense and prosecution wrapped up testimony and the defense signaled appeal.
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Trentox
Pickardsville Crusaders
Shanklin
Ida F. Barr
W OC
Pitcairn's Little World Seeks Room as Island Mail Arrives
A cargo ship Carr ie Winslow returns from Valparaiso with letters from Pitcairn Island’s 120 residents. It reports descendants of the Bounty mutineers trading fruit and goods for clothing flour and fowl. Islanders fear overpopulation despite a tiny three and a half mile by one mile island.
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Philadelphia
Carrie Winslow
Valparaiso
Chili
Pitcairn Island
South Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Barrett
Winslow
Bounty
Jett
Miss Young
Miss McCoy
Kistian
Island
Protestantism in France Auxiliary Meeting in Dayton
The Dayton auxiliary of the McAll Association marked its second anniversary at the First Baptist Church in Davros O February 22. The group funds Protestant work in France started by Rev McAil in Paris 18 years ago and plans to expand at a station in Crieul near Paris with remarks by Rev Bracq, General Secretary of the American association.
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Bracq
The
American Associatics
Solid for Wallace. Cumberland Democratic County Convention
Carlisle February 22. Cumberland Democrats convened to elect delegates to the State Convention. Delegates named Crain, Houston, Wetzel, McCoy and Berg. the delegation is solid for William A. Wallace for Governor. Resolutions endorsed Cleveland on tariff and ballot reform. Primaries set for Saturday June 7.
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Carlisle
Cumberland
T. C. Crain
E. R. Houston
J. Wetzel
McCoy
Herman Berg
William A. Wallace
Crawford County
Cleveland
Corner Stone Theft at Ridgefield Park Church
Deputy Sheriff Henry investigated after tramps brought to Hackensack from Little Ferry brickyards were found with coins and papers. The items were stolen from the corner stone of the new Catholic Church in Ridgefield Park, with the tin box containing the treasures unearthed in a nearby lot.
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Hackensack
N. J
Little Ferry
Henry
Ridgefield Park
Junior Order of American Mechanics Parade in Sharon
In Suaznon February 2 the Northwestern Pennsylvania lodges observed Washington's birthday with a street parade drawing over 1,000 men from towns within 30 miles. The event concluded with a grand ball at the Sharon Rink tonight.
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Suaznon
Order of American Mechanics
Pennsylvania
Washington
Sharon Rink
Importer Offers Lace Curtains Directly at Low Prices
Edward Groetzinger announces lace curtains imported directly from the source to undercut dealer profits. A new stock includes nonpareils of every grade from cheapest to finest, with prices from 75 cents per pair and up at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
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Kenian
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Connecticut Sons of the Revolution Banquet Attended by 175
The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the Revolution held a banquet at the Allyn House in Har t horp at 2 PM. Today 175 guests attended including Yale president Dwight who gave grace. L P Deming of New Haven presided and Henry Hobinson of Hartford was present.
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Hartrorp
Conn
Connecticut Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Allyn House
Dwight
Yale
Grace
L. P. Deming
New Haven
Henry Hobinson
Hartford
Death of John Jacob Astor Headlines Wealthy Family Loss
John Jacob Astor died early this morning after a brief angina attack. The head of the long prominent Astor family, famed as the country’s wealthiest for generations, was in his study when stricken and died at about 4 o clock. His sister departed for Europe at 7 o clock unaware of his death. He had been allegedly soon to marry Cincinnati widow Mrs Caroline Rawler.
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Washington
John Jacob Astor
Europe
Astor
Caroline Rawler
Cincinnati
Tir Dinpaton
New York
Rockefellers
Morris Asch
Dr. Asch
London
Asch
Mr. Astor
William Astor
Trinity Chapel
Bishop Potter
Morgan Dix
C. E. Swope
Trinity Cemetery
Albert Meurer
Theity Church
John Jacob
McClellan
Wichams Waldorf Astor
Italy
Vivacious Woman Related to a Renowned Railroad Figure
A vivacious woman under forty years old is described as married to a shrewd railroad magnate who died five years ago, leaving a widow and two children. She has since traveled in Europe and formed a bond with Mr. Astor during a voyage.
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Lew
Europe
Astor
Siberian Exile Petition Association Meeting in Philadelphia
A large Philadelphia gathering formed a petition to the Russian Czar urging reforms and humane treatment in the Siberian exile system. The group plans to circulate signatures across the United States and present the petition to the Czar.
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Philadelphia
Siberian Exile Petition Association
Association Hall
Russia
United States
Russias
Ameria
French Duke of Orleans to Be Pardoned and Banished Again
Paris reports say the Cabinet decided to pardon the Duke of Orleans, declaring he will be conducted to the frontier for banishment. Disputed notes describe Labouchere's views and a public appeal to Le Petit Conscript as monarchist sentiment grows. The frontiers route remains secret.
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Duke of Orleans
Labouchere
Boulanger
Lowpox
Paris
Concierterio
Carnot
le Petit Conscript
Orleanist
Soleil
Tribune
Songa
Jersey
House of France
Meas
Dea Labouchere
Duc d’Donudeaurille
Astor Death Follows Severe Heart Collapse After Illness
John Jacob Astor endured a series of heart failure episodes after nitro glycerine injections and brandy support. Doctors gave hopes of sustained heart activity but he died at about 4 a.m. with his son William Waldorf Astor by his bedside, and funeral arrangements placed for Trinity Chapel.
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Mr. Astor
Medical Council
R. Astor
Alo P
Barnum's Giant James Gilbert Weds Gwennie Williams
James Gilbert seven feet six inch famed Barnum circus giant married Miss Gwennie Williams in Scranton Armory before five hundred guests. Rev William E Morgan officiated as intruder in police uniform caused a disturbance. The couple will reside at Forest House. organizer Frothingham arranged the venue.
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Scranton
James Gilbert
Barnum’s Circus
Gwennie Williams
William E. Morgan
Forest House
Gilbert
Frothingham
Evening Carter to be hanged in Ebensburg April ninth
In Ebensburg Sheriff Stineman read Charles Carter his death warrant for a hanging on April 9 between 10 AM and 3 PM. Carter remained calm, saying he must die sometime and might as well then as later.
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Johnstown
Ebensburg
Stineman
Charles Carter
Erie Road Vice President Resigns Post
February 22 report states F B Thomas vice president of the Erie railroad will resign after March 1 to become first vice president of the New York New Haven and Hartford. He is said to have offers from other lines. The move is attributed to a reliable source.
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Cleeveland
F. B. Thomas
Erie Road
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Thomas
Three Oshkosh Normal School Students Missing in Calumet County
Three female students Mary Carney Sarah Carney and Miss Burns all from Calumet county left for church at Oshkosh last Sunday and have not been seen since. Authorities fear they may have attempted to cross Lake Winnebago and perished after the ice broke. The disappearance was reported today.
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Milwaukee
State Normal School
Oshkosh
Mary Carney
Sarah Carney
Miss Burns
Calumet County
Lake Winnebago
Parliament Devotes Time to Partisan Debate in Commons
London February 22 The House of Commons spent the week in lively questions without progress as the opposition pressed the Parnell Commission inquiry. Ministers provided information for the upcoming great debate slated to begin Monday week on Mr. Smith motion to thank the Commissioners for their report.
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Sby Camle
London
House of Commons
Parnell Commission
Louisville News Notice of Death for Stephenson
Louisvil le February 22 2E T Stephenson of Crab Orchard died yesterday from lockjaw caused by dementia traced to suspected dementia began after a quarrel He was to have married years ago but the ceremony was postponed due to his troublesome habit
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Louisville
T. Stephenson
Crab Orchard
Washington's Birthday Parade in Ow City Draws Delegations
The 1922 Washington's birthday parade in Ow City featured the Patriotic Sons of America and Junior Order of American Mechanics with delegations from Franklin and nearby towns participating in a large public demonstration celebrated as a great success.
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OW City
Distator
Or City
Washington
Patriotic Sona of America
Order of American Mechanics
Franklin
Tionests
Wayward Assurance on Low Priced Overcoats
A local ad touts a "Strictly Confidential Tip" on a line of men’s overcoats priced at ten dollars. The copy promises high quality, custom feel, and colors to suit, urging readers to call Monday to view and compare.
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P. Co
Grant and Diamond Ats
New Court House
Removal Prices on Spring Hosiery At A. G. Campsect
Prices on spring hosiery trimmed to clear as A G Campsect & Sons at 710 Penn Ave clears stock. Ladies striped cotton and black silk items reduced with various old prices 250 360 500 20c and more. Big sale urged to move goods.
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A. G. Campsect & Sons
Penn Ave
Death of Frank Kimball Chief Clerk in Erie Line
Telegram from New Castle reports Frank Kimball chief clerk of the Ashtabula and Erie division of the Pennsylvania Company's lines died in Erie this afternoon after receiving the telegram this evening.
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New Caste
Frank Kimball
Ashtabula and Erie
Pennsylvania Company
Erie
Old Man Pleads For Redress At Supreme Court
An over eighty petitioner in the familiar forged will case pleads in court for a new trial and redress from ten years of criminal stigma. Chief Justice Paxton orders papers collected as sessions adjourn for further arguments, with next hearing set for Monday at 11.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Itentiary
Udyges
T Pepe
William KE. Dickerson
Sble
Amons
Eastern Penitentiary
Tarnis
Sheets
E. M. Paxton
Drummers' Spending Provokes Farmers' Alliance Critique
James Bannerman argues that the $1.5 million spent on drummers in the United States circulates money to railroads hotels and families of traveling salesmen, benefiting farmers indirectly and boosting merchant competition. He contends boycott tactics fail to sustain thriving organizations.
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James Bannerman
Western Commercial Travelers’ Association
St. Louis Globse- Democrat
Farmers’ Alliance
United States
Mrs Wagner Named Inventor of Sleeping Cars
A Chicago Tribune report asserts Mrs. Wagner, wife of a leading sleeping car pioneer, supplied the brainpower behind the Wagner sleeping car but lost her financial stake through unspecified means. The tale argues she might have stood as an independent inventor were it not for perceived unfairness.
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Ben
Chicago Tribune
Alf
Oil City Boxer Nikirk Beats McCoy At Kittanning Fight
A two ounce gloves bout at the Opera House in Kittanning matched Harry Nikirk of Oil City against Charley McCoy of Sharpsburg under Queensberry rules. Nikirk led from the start and outboxed McCoy who weakened and retired in the seventh round amid his friends' disapproval. Nikirk won the purse and receipts.
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Kittanning
Harry Nikirk
Oil City
Charley McCoy
Sharpsburg
Opera House
Hubert McHride
Nikirk
J McCosh
McCoy
Supreme Court Rules Poolrooms Unconstitutional in Revenue Bill
Nashville February 22 The Supreme Court holds that a clause in the revenue bill allowing poolrooms to operate is unconstitutional and orders immediate closure of all poolrooms in the state.
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Nashville
Supreme Court
End to His European Tour Returns on Celtic
Henry Webster Sterling also known as Ross, who fled the United States after forging for the Detroit Insurance Company, was arrested in Liverpool January 8 and will sail back to the U S on the Celtic next Wednesday, accompanied by a detective.
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Gable
THE
Dispatch
Lospon
Henry Webster Sterling
Ross
United States
Detroit Insurance Company
Liverpool
Celtic
Digby Bell and Pinafore Crew Fail to Reach Theatre Boxes
A reviewer notes the Chicago Auditorium box arrangement blocks actors from addressing the audience boxes during Pinafore. Digby Bell appears disappointed as he cannot engage the upper seating, though his gags are reduced this season perhaps due to opportunity or baseball season.
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Digby Bef
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Digby Bell
Hermit Found Frozen to Death Near Eastrort Mt
Carroll Kehoe an eccentric hermit who lived eight miles from Eastrort for 40 years was found frozen to death in his bath this morning authorities reported.
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Eastrort
Property sale by Hero heirs at Liberty and alley
A notice of sale for a Liberty Street property asks bidders to attend Monday February 24 at 11 am. The property has belonged to the Hero family for over 125 years since purchase by Wm Cecil. The listing notes historic ownership and a first house in the area.
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Liberty and Alley
Hero
Wm. Cecil
Geogan So Stelletad Seeghy
Aick Sudh Macy
Ann Grogan
Tustin Street
Buwdat
Dickson the Tailor Cleans and Repairs Your Clothes
A local tailor at 65 Fifth Ave corner Wood St offers cleaning and repair services to save the expense of buying new suits. Telephone 1558 for inquiries and pickup.
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Dickson
Fifth Ave. Cor
Wood St
Wenged
Dickson the Tailor Cleaning and Repairing
Dickson the Tailor offers fine cleaning and repairing at 65 Fifth Ave at the Wood Street corner on the second floor. Phone number unavailable.
Prominent Grocer W J Meodge Dies In New Brighton
Tri State Brieflets notes from Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia report W J Meodge a prominent grocer of New Brighton died of heart disease last evening. Other items include a fatal accident in Latrobe a murder conviction appeal and a lawsuit by William BR Post manager of the Opera House against the borough of Washington over a rental dispute.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
W. J. Meodge
New Brighton
Hanger Sarnor
Walter Kelly
St Clairsville
Ivesten Exer
New Florence
Latrobe
Michael McDomxovueh
Are Cap
William M Woons
Woospepe
Teday
Jed
Moweary
Wilam BR. Post
Opera
Borough of
Washington
Von der Ahe Denounces False Western League Rumor
President Von der Ahe of the St. Louis Ball Club ridicules a report that he has planned to enter the Western League as of February 22. The remark reframes the alledged decision and confirms no such move.
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Lour
von der Ahe
St. Loua Ball Club
Weather Log From City Station February 7 1990
United States Signal Service reports weather data for the city on February 7 1990. Entries include maximum and mean temperatures with measurements shown in the Tar and Tar area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Signal Service
Odocer
Ward Arrives from Havana For Unclear Arrangements
John M. Ward arrived from Havana but could not make arrangements, and the brief note leaves the situation unresolved as reported in the local item.
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Jobn M. Ward
Havana
Wife Mercedes Leigh Sues Colonel Miles for Divorce in Sensational Suit
Mercedes Leigh formerly Ming Hearne filed for divorce from Colonel Thomas Miles a well known clubman and ex sid de camp to Governors Cleveland and Hill. She claims cruelty and says Miles has a prior marriages history. Miles, about 45, faces alimony and counsel fees as the case heads to Judge Patterson.
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Thomas Miles
Mercedes Leigh
New Yoak
Cleveland
Hill
Ming Hearne
Rosina Vokes
Lady Beauclaire
Paria
Miles
Philadelphia
Postage Stamp Register Invented by Local Man
H L Brown of this city has devised a small registering device to record stamp sales in small post offices. The apparatus uses a dial and five keys for denominations 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 cents. Clerks press the corresponding key to display the sale amount, simplifying accurate accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Louis Globe- Democrat
H. L. Brown
Reading Handwriting Across Distances
A former US Secret Service chief praises Bom Furlong for reading letters 30 feet away and notes a new skill where a person at a distance can deduce writing from hand and pen movements. The piece explains clerks’ unreadable tricks and the ease of spotting unseen handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitely
United States Secret Service
Bom Furlong
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Banquet honors John L Sullivan with mercantile maritine guests
Friends from the mercantile and maritime trades hosted a downtown restaurant banquet for John L Sullivan. Barney Martin presided and expressed hope Sullivan would join Tammany Hall. The gathering featured a great time and lively toasts despite brief remarks on Sullivan's possible political ties.
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John L. Sullivan
John L . Sullievan
Barney Martin
John L. Salli
Tammany Fiali
James Blaine Jr Seeks Custody In New York
The Morning Journal reports James G. Blaine Jr. arrived in New York February 22 to pursue custody of his child from wife Marie Nevins Blaine who has had the child since the separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine, Jr
New York
The
Morning Journal
Marie Nevins Blaine
Richmond Religious Herald Complingent in agreemee
An old servant known for boasting is questioned by a master. The servant’s boastful attitude is described as a taint on his family and state, reflecting themes of pride and social standing in a local religious publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Religious Herald
Cole
Commander Coghlan Arrives In San Francisco
Commander Joseph H. Coghlan recently relieved of command of the Mohican arrived in San Francisco aboard the Australia today after traveling from Honolulu on the steamer Australia.
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Coghlan
San Francisco
Joseph H. Coghlan
United States
Mohican
Honolulu
Australia
New Arrivals Express Loyalty to the Players' League
New York on February 22 welcomed Ewing and Danny Richardson with Mia Be as they toured the city. The group reiterated strong allegiance to the Players' League while visiting nearby locales.
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New York
Ewing
Danny Richardson
Mia Be
Dees
Players’ League
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Ieader
Henry W
Grady
Gradt
John Temple Graves
Rome
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Yorktown
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Fom
Eutow
Ana Sage Mowuinic
George W. Cobie
Federal Judiciary
Steubenville
Freca AL Telegham
Crusaders
Pitcairn's Little World
France
McAll
Dayton
Wallace
Cumberland Democrats
Sharon
America
Earth
Wis
Salle
Latenders
Duc d'Orleans
John Jacob Aator
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John Gilbert
Sherif Stineman
Congress
Ncoy
Wundram
Fifth Ave
Cor
Adie
Western Penn
Sylvania
Wighty
Cuba
Col
Handsome
Atlanta
Ant
Stoningtom
Hooper
St. Mark's Church
Urope
Mr. Miles
Colonel Miles
Patterson
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