Trials Continue In Wilkinsburg Covenanter Controversy
The Pittsburg Presbytery moved to try Revs. J R Milligan Allegheny and A W McClurkin New Alexandra on divisive charges linked to participation in East End meetings and a controversial platform. The trial featured tense exchanges over libel relevance and church discipline as supporters urged backing Milligan.
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Wilkinsburg
J. KR. J. Milligan
Allegheny
Towany
Cameronians
Covenanters
Richard Cameron
Turner
Dalziel
Drummond
Burrows
Charles I
Lauderdale
Sharp
Mitchell
Lord
Gideon
Bothwell Bridge
Cameron
Cargill
Sanguns
Scotland
Charles II
Duke of York
Aird’s Moss
Curzill
Lanark
James I
Prince of Orange
House of Stuart
England
Pittsburg
The
Reformed Presbyterian Church
J. R. Millican
Allerheny
A. W. McClurkin
New Alexandra
East End
David McAllister
Efrath Street
D. K. Wilson
Theological Seminary
A. Kilpatrick
Tore
Milligan
George
Beaver Falls
Wilson
Controversy Rages Over East End Platform in Presbyterians
The heated trial in the Covenanter church court resumes with Rev Kilpatrick and Prof Wilson defending church authority and condemning the East End platform while opponents led by Rev Milligan demand fair treatment and adherence to church doctrine amid a polarized, crowded session.
Disorderly Man Tries Hanging At Twelfth Ward Station
Jobo Creely was in the Twelfth ward station house Monday night for disorderly conduct. He attempted to end his life by hanging himself using a shirt first and then by tearing up his trousers to further the second attempt.
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Jobo Creely
Twelfth Ward
Thompson Glass Company Faces Revival Amid Industry Consolidation
Hope rises for Thompson Glass Company as Pittsburgh area glass firms discuss a broad 18-firm union to centralize production. A planned central factory would reduce local work and shift employment, with Uniontown funding and directors named to restore operations within weeks.
Doing a Good Business at Monongahela House
Glass agents report solid business at the Monongahela House as buyers from Portland Oregon Cleveland and other Western cities arrive. Local commercial agents anticipate large sales with railroads eyeing heavy spring traffic and freight solicitors lingering in the hotel lobby for Western shipments.
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Monongahela House
Portland
Ore
Cleveland
Lumber Dealers Prepare Toledo Meeting and Excursion
Arrangements are nearly complete for the annual meeting of the Union Association of Lumber Dealers at Toledo on the 21st and 22nd. A notice highlights the demurrage clause as a key issue, with other topics not preannounced. The excursion includes East Saginaw on Thursday Bay City and return Sunday. A large attendance is expected.
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Union Association of Lumber Dealers
Toledo
Seeneee
East Saginaw
Bay City
Lockout at Chess Cook & Co Confounds Employees
No meeting occurred as workers at Chess Cook and Co failed to act on their lockout. Amalgamated Association chief said no session was held and the dispute remains unsettled. A firm representative noted the mill could idle three weeks with little loss due to weak demand for muck bar.
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Chess, Cook & Co
Weibe
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie, Phipps & Co. Mills Hit By Gas Woes
Gas supply problems cripple Carnegie Phipps & Co. operations at Thirty third Street mill reducing output to two or three heats daily from five. Finishing department runs irregularly with less than half normal production. At Twenty ninth Street mill shifts are cut with gas off periods starting at 1 PM and 9 PM.
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Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Third Street
Puddiers
Twenty-ninth Street
Scale dispute unsettled after special meeting
A meeting was held to settle a scale dispute, but the board could not reach an agreement. A motion to create a new plan was discussed, and officials noted proposed amounts would fall under ten percent.
Changes at KE of L. Headquarters Spoiled by Night Work Plan
J. N. Ross is favored to replace Laura A. Powell as Secretary of D A K of L with night duties likely. Master Workman Evans notes most work occurs at night and will handle daytime duties. Headquarters move set for April 1 with district officials renting an office and assemblies renting their own halls.
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J. N. Ross
Laura A. Powell
Evans
Ex-President Campbell Accepts Hartford Glass Post
Ex-President James Campbell of L. A. 300 window glass workers accepted a Western position with Hartford Glass Works in Hartford and was seen en route to the West last week. Word confirms he has accepted the offer and will relocate to Hartford permanently.
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James Campbell
L. A
Hartford Glass Works
Hartford
Campbell
Cenere
Ohio Valley Glass Workers Sail to Halifax for Jobs
Fifteen employees from pressed glassware factories in the Ohio Valley, idle for months, departed yesterday for Halifax where they anticipate steady work. O'Dell & Co. completed a two story furnace and will fund their passage.
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Ohio Valley
Halifax
O'Dell & Co
Pavers and Rammers Meet Over Quarries Shutdown
Last night a meeting discussed the impact of a Supreme Court decision on the street act. Booth and Flinn may close quarries and brickyards, risking 4 000 to 6 000 jobs amid wartime needs.
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Pavers and Rammers
Supreme Court
Coi Booth & Flinn
Rioters to Defure Grand Jury Session Begins
The grand jury will today hear testimony in the Frad dock rioters cases, including those charged with the murder of Michael Quinn. After the sessions conclude, the grand jury for this term will adjourn.
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Fraddock
Michael Quinn
Painters' District Council Debates Eight-Hour Vote
The Painters District Council met last night to hear reports on the eight-hour vote. The Dispatch notes the vote in one issue is narrowly divided and signals momentum toward a change.
Superintendent Offers Raise Stalled by Refusal
The Globe Mines superintendent at Coal Center called a meeting of his employees yesterday to offer an 8 cent wage increase for working narrow rooms and deficient work. The proposal was not accepted.
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Globe Mines
Coal Center
Slow lap-weld furnace added to Duquesne Tube Works
A slow lap-weld furnace is being added to the Duquesne Tube Works. The Aspinwall Badge Company received a charter yesterday. Corning Glass Company has not yet succeeded in attracting men to replace strikers. Tile layers remain firm. Meetings were held yesterday by both sides with no concessions. E W Warrent of the General Executive Board K of L has not yet arrived but is expected today. Two large glass plates, each valued at 600 pounds, were produced yesterday at Howard Plate Glass Works in Duquesne. Anticipated trouble at Duquesne Steel Mill is off as workers will not seek a sliding scale. Arrangements are being made with Pittsburg Company for a telephone line through Ellwood City from New Castle to this city. Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works is shut for repairs and the coming year’s scale will be set during the shutdown.
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Duquesne
Aspinwall Badge Company
Corning Glass Company
Ela. W. Warrent
K. of L
Howard Plate Glass Works
Duquesne Steel
Pittsburg Company
Ellwood City
New Castle Tn
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works
Rapid Transit Lines See Record Passenger Count
Rapid transit advocates celebrate a record year for the Pleasant Valley line with 6 612 918 passengers carried, far surpassing the old yearly peak of 3 000 000. Cash receipts reached 802 from an average of 31 cars, each traveling 18 miles daily, totaling a year of service nearly five times the earths circumference. Management vows to add cars to better serve patrons and curb long standing waits and fare concerns.
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Rapid Transit
Pleasant Valley Line
Robbed at the Point a Young Irishman Struck
John Donahue started for Bel laire with $40 but stopped at First ward saloons and slept at Mrs Maddens on Water Street. He later told Victor McAleese he was robbed of his money at Mrs Maddens by Pat McTide Tommy Madden and Paddy Flaherty, who were named as suspects. Flaherty was arrested trying to escape at Central station on Smithfield Street.
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John Donahue
Bellaire
First Ward
Mrs. Madden
Water Street
Ictor McAleese
Flaherty
Central Station
Smithfield Street
Allegheny Government BuildingSite Survey
Adolph Class of the Treasury Department and Postmaster Gilleland examined several potential sites in the city for the Allegheny government building. If suitable non sale sites are chosen, the government may condemn property without price disputes as it moves toward a 2500000 appropriation to acquire land and erect the building. Class departs today and plans to send his recommendation by letter.
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Adolph Class
United States Treasury Department
Allegheny
Gilleland
Class
Washington
Lawmakers Return for Reopening of Legislature
Chief Clerk Ed Smiley and Journal Clerk John Morrison along with Representatives Stewart and James left Franklin for Harrisburg to reopen the Legislature. Stewart predicted a possible curative street act but offered no specifics. Smiley inquired about Cameron's opposition after a week away from the district.
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Senate
Ed Smiley
Franklin
Journal
House
John W. Morrison
Stewart and
James
Clarion
Harrisburg
Representative Stewart
Kid Smiley
Cameron
Inspector McAleese Seizes Suspect in Counterfeit Passer John Doe
A man passing counterfeit coins was arrested on Liberty Street after attempting to pass a 5 cent purchase. Detained as John Doe, later identified as John W. Clark, he refused to speak, hindering identification as authorities pursue connections to a counterfeit gang. Regulators photograph the suspect and notify federal detectives. He remains jailed after a hearing before United States Commissioner McCandless.
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John Doe
Pant
John W. Clark
Dee
Henry Becker
Penn Avenue
Uncle Sam
United States
McSweeney
Felow
McCandless
Incendiary Fire Hits T G Evans & Co Warehouse
Fire at the T G Evans & Co warehouse on Market Street caused heavy losses estimated from 10 000 to 18 000 with lamps glass and chinaware destroyed. L H Layton a firm member alleged an incendiary act and blamed a prior arson attempt while authorities searched for culprits.
Died in Harness Uncle Dan Perkins 44 Years Express Man
Daniel C. Perkins known as Uncle Dan, 65, long served Adams Express Company as a measencer. Found dead in sleeping quarters on Fifth Avenue after a run to Chicago. Cause heart disease. coroner releases. remains handled by Superintendent Glenn.
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Daniel C. Perkins
Uncle Dan
Adams Express Company
Fifth Avenue
Dan
Chicago
West
Glenn
Company
Allegheny W C T U Holds Monthly Meeting at Smithfeld Church
The Allegheny County W C T U met yesterday afternoon at Smithfeld Street M E Church. Miss Mc Connell reported funds in the treasury and Mrs Haat said temperance teaching in schools is being properly carried on. The next meeting is set for February 10.
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Allegheny County
Smithfeld Street
M.E
McConnell
Treasury
Haat
Intoxicated woman jailed for singing at Pittsburgh depot
An intoxicated woman singing Emmetts cuckoo song was arrested at the West End depot in Allegheny yesterday and locked in the city jail. She continued her warble and mocked dances there. Mayor Wyman had sent her to jail five days earlier for the same offense.
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Ht. Wayne Depot
Alleheny
Wyman
Board to create Supervisor of Drawing as attendance debate continues
The Central Board of Education agreed last night to establish a new Office of Supervisor of Drawing with election to follow. The Teachers and Salaries Committee reported denying an extra teacher to the South Sub-District due to non resident pupils not counting in apportionment. Superintendent Lucky cited 26 334 enrolled with December attendance 2 784, citing bad weather. John T. Loughran replaced Thomas Kernan as Monongahela sub-district representative after Kernan's death.
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Board of Education
Central Board of Education
McElroy
McCandless
Buckley
Mr. McElroy
Central Board
Horgan
Trosch
Lucky
Relstar
John T. Loughran
Monongahela
Thomas Kernan
Exposition Society elects officers in yesterday meeting
The Exposition Society directors met yesterday afternoon and organized by electing Ls. 8. Marvin as President, John Bindley as Vice President, A. F. Keating as Treasurer, A. P. Burchfield as Secretary, I. J. Fitspatrick as Assistant Secretary, and J. H. Johnston as General Manager. No other business was transacted.
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Exposition Society
Marvin
John Bindley
A. F. Keating
A. P. Burchfield
I. J. Fitspatrick
J. H. Johnston
Lace Flouncings and Drapery Nets Featured Items
The display includes select novel ties and designs from the season’s assortment. The collection titled American Zephyr Ginghams and related fabrics showcases a variety of lace flouncings and drapery nets.
Woman Escaped Careful Held by Police
Mrs Margery Fairman described as demented was taken from a Woolen line car by an Allegheny policeman and confined. She had fled a Third avenue boarding house where she awaited Department of Charities action on her case.
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Margery Fairman
Allegheny
Third Avenue
Department of Charities
Civil Service Exam Set for Pittsburg February 3
Postmaster McKean announced a civil service examination scheduled in Pittsburg on February 3. He also stated the new post office will be ready for occupancy by June.
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McKean
Pittsburg
Fabric Sale Slashes Prices Across Multiple Qualities
Prices on remaining season fabrics have fallen about half their regular values. Yard goods formerly selling at 1 and 1 25 now 75c, English Printings and exclusive designs down near 1.00. Rich French robes with silk embroidery reduced to 1.50 and up, patterns cut from 30 to 16 each.
Freight Train Delay Affects Eastern Express Near Reeasville
A broken down freight train on the Panhandle near Reeasville delayed the Eastern express about four hours last evening. The train arrived at its destination near eleven oclock and was run from there as a special.
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Reeasville
Panhandle
Eastern
Mishaps of a Day At Pittsburgh Rail Works
A brief roundup of yesterday’s injuries reports. John Conners, a Union Depot car inspector, was struck by a train near Seventeenth Street. his right thigh was injured and he suffers critical head wounds. Other incidents include James McCann who broke an arm, Fred Gwinner who lost a finger, Thomas Willet with a crushed left foot, and Harry Chapman severely bruised after a fall at Oliver’s mill.
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John Conners
Union Depot
Seventeenth Street
Iren
West Peon
Nineteenth Street
James McVaNx
James McCann
Barab Street
Fren Gwinner
Fred Gwinner
Solar Iron Works
Thomas Willet
Shoenberger
Harney Chapman
Harry Chapman
Oliver's Mill
Allegheny
Still Praying for Aid at International Christian Alliance
Delegates from distant places attended yesterday's sessions at Bethany Home as part of the International Christian Alliance. Rev. Charles Ryder of Providence spoke in the forenoon while Rev. Funkanu and Rev. David B. Upacera addressed the afternoon and evening sessions. No formal program guided the meetings as attendees prayed or shared sentiments freely. The convention continues today and tomorrow in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny.
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International Christian Alliance
Bethany
Pittsburg
Charles Ryder
Providence
KR L
Funkanu
David B. Upacera
Carnegie Hall
Large Hoop Iron Consignment Sent to California by Water
Lindsay 4 McCutcheon shipped a large consignment of 00 tons of light hoop iron to California. The cargo travels by water in tight boxes holding 800 pounds each, prepared for numerous contracts in the Golden State.
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California
Lindsay
McCutcheon
Golden State
Sneak Thief Dropped Bundle After Shots Fired
Special Officer Sweeney on Frankstown avenue chased a thief who grabbed a roll of cloth from a dry goods store. He fired two shots to frighten the suspect, who dropped the bundle and escaped. Several similar thefts have been reported recently.
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Sweeney
East End
Frankstown Avenue
Fred
Corkworkers Return to Work Amid Unsettled Wage Strike
Corkworkers resume duties this morning under protest as the wage dispute remains unsettled. The District Executive announces a temporary arrangement while talks continue to settle the labor difficulty.
Silk bargains draw shoppers at half price on fine high colored India
Jos. Homne & Co. advertises silk bargains this week at 50 cents a yard to lure customers to their store at 609-621 Penn Avenue under the heading The Witch of Prague.
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India
Jos
Homne & Co
Penn Avenue
Great January Sale At Jos Hans Co Dress Goods
Great bargains at 10c, 12 40, 15c and 20c a yard plus hundreds of wool and part wool pieces at 25c. Plaids at 32c per 2 yards and novelty suitings at 60c per yard. Visit the dress goods department at Jos Hans & Co Penno Avenue Stores for genuine discounts.
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Jos. Hans & Co
Peno Avenue
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Local Resident
A Winfield Iowa resident Mr a Hinkle credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing his grippe related throat and lung symptoms after a 50 cent bottle. He states the medicine broke up the illness and restored his health. The advertisement also notes clothing bargains from Jos Horse Co at 609 621 Penn Avenue including Scotch ginghams and flannel goods.
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A Hinkle
Winfield
Iowa
Chamberlain
Reductions in All Departments At S Hamiltons Music Store
The ad announces price cuts across all sections at S Hamiltons music store located at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue. Elegant pianos and organs see lower prices, as do small goods including violins guitars brass and orchestral instruments and music boxes. Incoming import orders arriving after Christmas must clear at surprising prices along with fixed prices on second hand goods. Visit the shop for bargains.
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S. Hamilton's
Fifth Avenue Music Store
Honest young citizen returns found purse to officer
Willie Harrison of Tustin Street found a purse in the post office corridor yesterday afternoon and brought it to Officer Charley Grimes. The purse held 987 and a receipt for money to a Smithfield Street piano dealer by Emma Heckard, presumed owner. He declined reward, embodying the old proverb of honesty.
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Willie Harrison
Tustin Street
Willie
Charley Grimes
Smithfield Street
Emma Heckard
Young Harrison
Mihi Irenidar Wease Shur
Bey
Ower
Alaska Seal Garments Offered At Near Old Prices
The store presents a choice selection of Alaska seal jackets lacques and wraps in desirable shapes and sizes. They will sell at nearly old prices for the balance of the season. Buyers gain by current purchases as skins rose over 150 percent in London markets for next season, likely boosting garment prices further.
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London
In French Robe Patterns Half-Price Sale
A store advertises a sweeping discount on robes of various prices. Robes priced at 100 dollars drop to 50, 50 to 25, 25 to 312, and 12 to 5. The entire stock is offered without reserve. Jos. Honxe & Co.'s Peon Avenue Stores. The Witch of Prague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Honxe & Co
Peon Avenue
Bargains Highlight Horne's Growing Customer Crowd
Interest grows and crowds of customers increase as shoppers spread word of the wonderful bargains at Horne's. Those who buy tell neighbors about the big value and the goods act as the best advertisement for the store.
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Horne’s
Jackets Deeply Discounted in Final Stock Sale
Very fine jackets in wool diagonal cheviot and cheviot blends with decorative trims are cut from 20 to 10 dollars and 323 to 10 dollars. Garments feature Labrador seal trims and capes. The entire remaining stock is reduced across all styles and grades. come early for the sale.
Bargains in the Fur Department and Plush Coats
A large assortment of this season s goods and latest styles with best workmanship is reduced. Prices drop from 35 to 25 and from 0 to 35 for Plush Coats Wraps and Mantles. Children s dress jackets and coats also discounted. Bargains in the Fur Department.
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J. R. J. Milligan
Pittsburg Presbytery
SYNOD
COULT
Wilson Seys
J. Milligan
Abe
Martin Prenter
Milton Lines
J. Miligan
Kk. F
Isste
Christ
McAlister
F Prenter
Prenter
Prepter
Milliess
Renter
B. Gregg
Milli
Fan
A. Kiiparick
Apostole Fathers
Primitive Church
Kilpatrick
1. B. Wilson
Paul
Hoth
Lord Jesus Christ
Covenanter Church
Jesus Christ
Cheera
Wison
Mr. Millian
Supreme Courts
Charles Sumner
Republican Party
Mr. Kilpatrick
W. R. Laird
M Rr
Mr. McClurken
Millican
Mr. Milligan
Rev. Milligan
Professor Wilson
Seven Brethren
Samu Toyce Tube
Po'slock
Wilsop
Tableware Trust
Hope
Thompson Glass Company
Daily Grist
Window Glass Trust
Adams & Co
Atterbury Co
George Duncan & Sons
Jones, Cavitt & In
King Glass Company
McKee & Bros
O'Hara Glass Company
Ripley & Co
Rochester Tumbler Company
Windsor Glass Company
John C. Stevenson
Hoe
Thompson Glass Company, Limited
Uniontown
Thomas Miller
John A.seibert
John H. Namer
J. M. Schafer
John W. Douthett
Frank W. Stone
Charles Zimmer
Gas Company
Glass Company
Union Town
Southside
Schafer
Heavy Giant
Tive Board
Miss Powell
KE. of L. Headquarters
L. A. 300
L. Ac
North
Industrial Notes
Ecore One
Allegheny Government Building
McAleese
Liberty Street
Eleventh
Liberty
So Larze
Smalle
T. G. Evans & Co
Market Street
L. B. Layton
MccKeley
Roger O' Mara
Fitzgerald
Carrigan
Layton
Steele
Schenier Estate
T. G. Evans
F. K E. Keane
L. H. Layton
J. W. Arrott
Dan Perkins
Allegheny Board of School Control
Elizabeth Seaton
Amy Jamison
Hattie Brown
Margaret Drum
Helen Williams
Margaret Reed
Woods’ Run
Pauline Mobr
Jessie McRoberts
Annie E. Marshall
Uae
Allegheny Ward
Jos. Horne & Co
Hucus & Hacxe
Mary Houston
Samuel Houston
Woodlawn Avenue
Pennsylvania
the Witch OF
Prague
Was
Wille Garrison
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Jald-Wren
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Jewelers
Market St. Falt-Uw
Cornelia Herron
Samuel D. Herron
Fourth National Bank
ISOL
Penn Ave
Cloak Department
Coats
Revere
Crush
Horne
Astrakhan
C. Weisser
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