Gas fuel contracts test suit begins in Fayette City
A suit filed by James Hamilton of Fayette City seeks 10000 damages for his wife's death alleged to result from the Fayette City Natural Gas Company turning off gas during a cold spell to aid Fayette City Glass Company. Doctors link death to a chill from the outage. company president Gibson Binns is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anxiortrowys
James Hamilton
Fayette City
Fayette City Glass Company
Hamilton
Northwestern Ohio rocked by nitro explosion near Findlay
A wagon of nitro glycerine stored two miles west of Findlay exploded at noon. No injuries were reported though windows and fronts were damaged. The blast shattered trees and sent blue smoke seen by witnesses in Toledo and nearby towns.
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Findlay
Spreiaf
Ohbio
West Park
Toledo
Cvenet
Bowling Green
Mt. Cory
Biniston
Lima
The Edinboro Normal Wreck
Trustees dismiss six teachers for backing Prof Cooper and then lock them out by turning off steam. The campus empties with about a dozen students as Rev Rose and other Cooper allies face removal attempts and a statewide official is urged to inspect the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berm
March
Edinboro State Normal School
Cooper
Waller
Edinboro
Mr. Rose
Presbyterian Church
Primary Election Muddle In Steubenville Gathers Attention
Steubenville Republicans wrestle with a primaries dispute after three candidates sought Justice seats. Early reports showed Zimmerman with a 11 vote plurality citywide, while Love led Mingo precinct by one. Later figures suggested Love led by 21 at Mingo, altering nomination, as Millvale demanded reballoting before certifying any nominee. The Board of Elections will decide if Zimmerman remains the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Harry Zimmerman
Mingo
Robert Love
Zimmerman
Love
Millvale
Board of Elections
Zim- Merman
Anti-Flood Republicans Open Push for Powell Entry
Erie county Republican leaders press W B Powell of Shadeland to run for Congress but Powell declines. Charles M Reed declines to run for delegate at large. James P Thomas of Titusville, three term mayor, remains the alternative if Culbertson does not reenter politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
W. B. Powell
Shadeland
Congress
Powell
Charles M. Reed
W. C.culbertson
James P. Thomas
Titusville
Thomas
Railway Employes Move to Form Independent Political Club
In Yorrestown on March 8, railway workers push political action. A meeting is called for tomorrow night to organize the Independent Political Railway Club. Petitioners report nearly 600 signatures, with membership limited to railway employes, aiming to influence municipal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorrestown
Independent Political Railway Club
Distressing Case Near West Elizabeth Described
A French woman was found dying from mortification of the limbs at Petersburg by Constable Mehaffey this evening. Her name is unknown, and her oldest child is ten while the youngest is poorly clothed and sick from neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Elizabeth
West Evizanern
Petersburg
Mehaffey
Scalas
Hypnotizers to Be Prosecuted In Baltimore Case
Young Tom Nauman, who left home under alleged mesmerism influences, was heard in Baltimore and arrested at his father's request. He will likely be returned and action begun against mesmerists Kennedy and Flynn for using hypnotic influences.
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Cartex
March
Tom Nauman
Baltimore
Kennedy
Fiynn
Death after thumb scratch ends life of Frank Baldwin
Frank Baldwin a bartender died after blood poisoning from a scratch on his thumb made by a broken wine glass. He stood 6 feet 5 inches tall and was described as a powerful man in local circles.
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Axnox
Frank Baldwin
Baldwin
Death by self harm of Mrs. David Morgan in Plymouth
Mrs. David xX Morgan of Plymouth is reported to have committed death by own action this evening by hanging herself from a hammock attached to the door of her bedroom. Police are investigating the incident and recording details for the coroner.
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Witexesarne
David xX. Morgan
Plymouth
Reading deal spurs mass petitions in Harrisburg
Hundreds of petitions with thousands of signatures pour into Governor Pattison this March urging speedy legal action testing the Reading deal. A telegram from C. M. Lewis notes 25 000 businessmen citizens and workers from the anthracite regions call for swift determination. An equity bill in Williamsport ties up the railroad interests as authorities grant service orders against Lehigh and Central railroad officials and others in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hannissone
March
Pattison
C. M. Lewis
Pottsville
Executive Department
Atlcspatec
Williams Eaves
Henry Co
Seth T. McCormick
Beaver Valleys Budget Sways Schools and Streetcar Plans
Braver Falls March 8. Geneva College suspends session due to scarlet fever in faculty families. White township public schools close for illness. Most local council offices held by Democrats with GOP gains planned. A new electric streetcar line proposed from Pittsburg and Lake Erie station to Fort Wayne depot and Patterson Heights to Beaver. Beaver Valley Traction aims to extend lines to Wallace Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braver Falls
Geneva College
White Township
Connells
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Eleventh Street
Fort Warne
Patterson Heights
Beaver
Beaver Valley Traction Company
Wallace Run
Demurrage Dispute Settled by Car Service Association and Iron Firms
The long battle over demurrage rates in the Mahoning Valley ended in a compromise today. The Car Service Association and iron manufacturers agreed to concessions, with suits withdrawn and recognition restored, ending hostilities begun over unpaid demurrage charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestons,Mareh
Car Service Association
Mahoning Valley
Hearing on Philadelphia Inquirer insurance complaint held
A March S A hearing before Deputy Attorney General Stranahan and Insurance Commissioner Luper examined the Philadelphia Inquirer over alleged unlawful accident insurance activity. The case involved offering $500 to heirs of anyone who dies in an accident while in session of the Inquirer within two hours of issue date. The matter was held under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harniseees
March S
Stranahan
Luper
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Seok
the Inquirer
Broner's Murderers Not Indicted
Elevensboro grand jury did not return a true bill against David and Stephen Acker charged with hiding Elmer Broner and acting as accessories after the murder of Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jounes Towns
Elevensboro
David
Stephen Acker
Elmer Broner
Reese
Trout fry released into McElhattan tributaries in Clinton County
Lock Haven reports the state batch house at Corry distributed forty two thousand trout fry today. The fry were released into the McElhattan creek tributaries, a favored trout stream in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lock Haven
Corry
McElhattan Creek
Tri-State Brevities Ties Bell aires glass plants and more
Brief items from the Tri-State region note four Bellaire window glass factories seek a merger. Harrison delegate elected in CrwneRLamp county. Beaver County Agricultural Society officers defeated. Piranure capitalists to aid building two Ohio spanning railroad bridges at Wheeling. Chantel Watt hanged in Tunkhannock jail yard. Hens W. Christie’s Butler county residence sold for 27000 dollars. Miss Jessie Farres given an embarrassing train gift becoming a baby, later placed with Greensburg caretakers. Suspected multi robbery mastermind connected to incidents in New Brighton and Cleveland era locations.
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Bellaire
Crwnerlamp
Harrison
Minneapolis
Beaver County Agricultural Society
Piranure
Ohio
Wheeling
Chantel Watt
Tunkhannock
Reu-Nose
Mike
Hens W. Christie
Butler County
Brown
John Borg
Jessie Farres
Altoona
Greensburg An Bractan
Capea” Ross
New Brighton
New Central Traction Plant Tests Innovative Machinery
The electric power unit for Central Traction Company on Center Avenue was tested at Westinghouse Electric Works on Garrison Alley and declared a complete success. It matches the output of existing dynamos at 1300 rpm with fewer revolutions, and its beltless, compact design eliminates belt-slip losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traction Company
Center Avenue
Westinghouse Electric Works
Garrison Alley
Columbus Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Columbus Club held its annual meeting last night with strong attendance and officers' reports showing the organization in flourishing condition. Elected: President Hugh F. McGrady, First Vice President John Farrell, Second L. Vilsack, Third P. Haberman Jr, Recording Secretary W. H. Griffin, Corresponding Secretary John O'Brien, Treasurer T. J. Fitzpatrick, Board of Managers Jeremiah Dunlevy Jr, John Kelly, J. A. McCormick, John C. Reilly, Rev. MoM Sheedy, J. L. Gloninger, J. N. Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
Hugh F. McGrady
John Farrell
L. Vilsack
P. Haberman, Jr
W. H. Griffin
John O’brien
T. J. Fitzpatrick
Jeremiah Dunlevy, Jr
John Kelly
J. A. McCormick
John C. Reilly
Mo M Sheedy
J. L. Gloninger
J. N. Wolfe
Appeals From County Valuations in Pittsburg Wards
County Commissioners heard few appeals from the Second ward assessments but many from the Seventeenth ward. They had increased the assessor's figures by 30 percent, though none of the appeals were of special importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
BE and O BR R announces round trip to Baltimore
Tickets on the B and O schedule for Thursday March 10 offer round trips with ten day validity. Trains depart Pittsburgh B and O station at 8 AM and 9:20 PM with parlor cars on the day train and sleeping cars on the night train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Equitable Leads Pennsylvania Insurance Volume in 1891
The Insurance Commissioner reports Equitable wrote twice as much life assurance as any other company in Pennsylvania in 1891. Its office is at 516 Market Street, Pittsburgh, reflecting the dominance of this firm compared with its peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Commissioner
Equitable
Pennsylvania
Market Street
Pittsburg
Denny Farrell Trade Talks and Club Plans
Buffalo sports notes outline a potential signing of Jerry Denny for third base with Farrell slated for left field if terms suit. The club plans to keep Corkhill and may use Farrell as an extra man, while Miller’s illness prompts position reshuffles and readiness for the season. Charley King seeks reconditioning ahead of a New York assignment. Park work proceeds, weather permitting, to ready the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckenberger
Jerry Denny
Denny
Farrell
Corkhill
Miller
Columbus T
Harry Stevens
Charley King
New York
King
Pittsburg
Williams tosettle bout talks with Sullivan and Mitchell
The New Orleans Olympic Club forwards preliminary articles for a $25 000 fight this fall and will send Captain Williams to meet Sullivan and Mitchell to finalize terms within a week. Fitzsimmons delays a Pritchard bout until Mardi Gras while aiming to fight O Brien if possible.
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New Ogtlans
Olympic Club
Sullivan
Mitchell
Williams
Bob Fitzsimmons
Ted Pritchard
Johnny O'Brien
Fitzsimmons
Iare
Fritchard
Carroll Dvon
New York
Maher
Efit
Iriehman
Dodds Challenges McLaughlin for State Billiards Title
W M Dodds of this city issues a $150 side bet challenge to Edward McLaughlin for the Pennsylvania State championship and John C Stroup trophy in inch billiards. Dodds pays $75 forfeit keeping to the terms set by the Pittsburg tournament officials and seeks to hold the title if McLaughlin does not defend here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Dodds
Edward McLaughlin
Stroup
Pittsburg
Mr. Dodds
MceLaughlin
George Moorer
Brunswick and Dulke Company
X “Lhereby
Pennsylvania
John C. Stroup
William M. Dopps
Mr. Dodd
Wilkinsburg Athletic Club to Elect Officials Tomorrow
The Wilkinsburg Athletic Club will hold a meeting to elect baseball officials and settle matters for cricket and other athletic contests. Likely officers include H. Thompson as president and Carshadden as vice president, with Frank Miller to manage the baseball team. The club plans to join the A A U and pursue athletic sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg Athletic Club
H. Thompson
Carshadden
Frank Miller
Miller
Ossra
Childs
George Macpherson
Big purse posted for Sullivan Mitchell bout at Buffalo
A syndicate of Buffalo sportsmen has subscribed a 25000 purse for a fight involving Sullivan against Mitchell or Sullivan against Slavin. Local sentiment favors Mitchell amid ongoing controversy, with Slavin and Mitchell demanding Sullivan accept a purse or retire. Track conditions were poor and attendance light with multiple races and outcomes listed.
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Burrao
Sullivan
Mitchell
Slavin
Brooklyn Beata the Tampas in Seven Inning Game
Brooklyn defeated the Tampas 5 to 3 in seven innings. The game featured weak hitting from the Sampas and a standout effort from Brooklyn. Denver Smith, also known as Ed Smith and a Montreal resident, drew attention in the middleweight area.
New York Baseball Negotiations Heat Up In Spring
The Brooklyn players push for favorable contracts while the New York club faces holdouts Haddock Corcoran and the rest. Byrne warns that tough terms may be withdrawn if delays persist as Powers signs Don Murphy to bolster catching duties in Florida and Richmond moves closer to spring prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Daly
Brooklyns
Byrne
Ocala
Fla
Mike Griffin
New York
Florida
Joyce
Hot Springs
Brooklyn
Haddock
Corcoran
Messia
Abell
Maddock
Russ
Chicago Association
Powers
Don Murphy
Arthur Clarke
Murphy
Troy Last Sunes
Boyle
Rusie
Fuller
Lyons
Ewing
Richmond
Jack Chapman
Louisville
Beaver Falls Attornies Promote Manly Arts and Local Sports
Beaver Falls, Pa March Special reports that Beaver county lawyers and several local professionals formed a class to receive lessons in the manly art from Bert Doran formerly of Pittsburg. The Spring Chicken Gun Club will host a sweepstake shoot at Blue Rocks Geneva Park this Saturday. A proposed consolidation of valley gun clubs failed over location disputes. Beaver Valley gun clubs will attend the live bird shooting match at Exposition Park Pittsburg on March 16 with many intending to participate. Plans by Boyie and Elverson to lease hunting grounds near Darlington and create a preserve near the Little Beaver are advancing, with land on both sides of the stream to include fishing as well as hunting rights and a future organizational call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braver
Fallls
Beaver County
Bert Doran
Pittsburg
Doran
Spring Chicken
Blue Rocks
Geneva Park
Valley
Beaver Valley
Exposition Park
Ednesday
Messrs. Boyie and Elverson
Newee
Darlington
Pittsburg Cricket Scene Expands With New Club Planned
A reader letter reports Pittsburg can support more than one first class cricket team. A new club is expected to form within a week or ten days to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Cricket League. Fred Gamble and George Macpherson lead organizing efforts with a meeting at Hotel Schlosser next Saturday at 8 pm. Grounds may be found near Ben Venue station as six clubs form the league including Homewood Wilkinsburg New Castle East Liverpool Allegheny Thistles and the new group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Mesers
Fred Gamble
George Macpherson
Pittsb Cricket Club
Schlosser
Ben Venue
Homewood
Wilkinsburg
New Castle
East Liverpool
Allegheny Thistles
Pritchard Fitzsimmons Match Hinted In London Talks
London reports Ted Pritchard is willing to fight Fitzsimmons in America within ten weeks. Negotiations touch on Sullivan Mitchell, possibly delaying a Jodar Fitzsimmons showdown. Bob Fitzsimmons and Jimmy Carroll signal readiness to discuss a match, with notes on timing, venue, and Mardi Gras considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onneays
March
London
Ted Pritchard
Fitzsimmons
America
Sullivan
Mitchell
Jodard
Jimmy Carroll
Fitzsimmons Sands
Bob
Pritchard
Olympic Club
Fght
Philadelphia to Host Two Pro Baseball Clubs in 1890s
Philadelphia plans two professional baseball teams next season likely under the national agreement. The Athletic Club charter is bought by local gentlemen seeking to place an Eastern League club in the city with sanction from Philadelphia leaders and the Eastern League. The venture promises strong finances and could bolster the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Athletic Club of
Philadelp
Non
Imea
Mitchell and Slavin Question Sullivan Over Ultimatum
Sullivan reply in question after Charley Mitchell and Frank P. Slavin were seen by an AP representative this morning to discuss their intentions regarding the ultimatum. The situation centers on the money proposal and potential coverage by Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slavin
Sullivan
Pugilists Headed from Buffalo to Toronto for Fight
Fragmentary OCR shows boxers leaving Buffalo for Toronto to stage a bout. A businessman warns of time and money issues as negotiations or payments loom, with the outcome and details remaining unclear.
Buffalo Park Association plans $50,000 Grand Circuit purse
Burrato reports the Buffalo Park Association will raise the Grand Circuit purses to $50,000 for the August 2 to 5 meeting. Key stakes include $5,000 for 2:27 trotters and 2:23 trotters, plus $3,000 for 1:27 pacers. Entrance fees drop from 2½ percent to 5 percent with a 6 percent deduction from purses won. A new $20,000 iron stand will be added, modeled on Monmouth Park, under committee chairmen C. W. Asker, W. E. Woolley, and Ward Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrato
Buffalo Park Association
Hawley
Buffalo
C. W. Asker
W. E. Woolley
Ward & Hawley
Monmouth Park
Illinois and Western Leagues Clash in Player Signings
President Williams approved several contracts including Harry O Day John Wadsworth Ed Hayes Ampre Goffrey James Handiboe James Woll and W F Andreas. Mack reported signing for the New Yorks. Illinois League players like Breckenridge Corbett resented reservations. Western League contracts followed as the reserve rule was struck down by the Indianapolis combination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Williams
Harry O'Day
Milwaukee
John Wadsworth
San Francisco c
Ed Hayes
Worcester
Mass
Ampre Goffrey
James Handiboe
W. H. Merritt
Anson
James Woll
Louisville
W. F. Andreas
Joseph
Hed) Mack
New Yorks
Breckenridge, Corbett
Indianapolis
Costly t Rotier s. Miller and Sibley sell three horses
Miller and Sibley sell to J Forbes of Boston a 2 year old and a yearling filly by St Bel for 10000 and 5000. The yearling’s dam is by Sultan and the two-year-old out of a Nutwood mare. They also sell May King, an Electionver stallion, to Smith McCann of Lexington for 12000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feawkits
March
J—Miller & Sibley
J. Malcomb Forbes
Boston
St. Bel
Sultan
Miller & Sibley
Smith McCann
Lexington
May King
River News and Notes Louisville Itemse
The river levels show a slow fall with gauges and multiple vessel movements. Steamers Harry Brown Henrietta and John Barret. departures Fleetwood Big Kanawha Falls City. arrivals and upriver passages noted for Cincinnati Evansville and New Orleans. Weather cool with rain and cloudy skies.
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Louisvville
Harry Brown
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Henrietta
Cairo
Cincinnati
John Barret
Evansville
Saat
Keystone State
Hudsoweet
Bedford
Courter
Parkershare
Parkersburg
Ohio
Little Kanawha
Joe Nixon
Meurilis
Golden Rule
Hoxie
New Orwane
Misery
Down
ST. Louis
Arkansas City
Natches
Bidney Dillon
United
Sidney Dillon
Alice Brown
H. P. Frisbe
River
Orleans
Temperature And Rainfall Report Update
Temperature and rainfall data provided indicate evolving conditions with measurements recorded for the period. The report notes regional variations and patterns affecting local planning and agricultural guidance.
Fires Reported at Mills and Stables Across Several States
In Wilkesbarre the Jones Bergen Co planing mill destroyed with 10000 loss. Canton Ohio saw Danner Wolf shoe store suffer 6000 loss. Origin unknown. In Rock Hill South Carolina the Cochrane cotton seed oil mill and fertilizer works incurred 960000 loss with 51000 insurance. In Pueblo Colorado the Dexter stables run by Mansfield Pollard with 23 horses likely set by arson. Insurance minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Jones, Bergen & Co
Canton
Danner & Wolf's
Rock Hill
S. C
Cochrane
Pueblo
Col
Dexter
Mansfield & Pollard
Dress Goods Blowout Offers Fast Savings
Local shop advertises a big sale of dress fabrics to clear stock. It highlights Jacquard Cain Spot Bedford Cords 42 inches wide at 85 cents, plus several 40 to 50 inch fabrics from 65 cents to 1.25 per yard, calling Crepe de Chenes and Henrietta finishes fashionable and affordable.
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Edinboro Normal
Maddie
Dronkard
Scarlet Fever
Broner
Washington, D. C
BR. R
Jerry
Buffalo Sports
M'Laughlin
Wilkinsburg All Right
Athletic Club
Guttenburg
Guttersene
Martyr
Ballard
Craft
Seems Belle
Porter
King Hazen
Sandstone Seetro
Ballarat
He Blitzen
Partonie Nynus
van Cascade
Ibis
Tampas
Ocata
Fia
Denver Mith
Ortawa
Ed Smith
Denver” Smith
Eemanent
Montreal
Atal Stret
Beaucairn
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London Sports
Carroll
Philadelphia Baseball
Charlie Mitchell
Duffalo
Toronto
Middle State League Matters
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General Sporting Notes
James Border
John L. Sullivan
Highlands
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Dexxy
Tom Brown
Pfeffer
Chicago
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Ottawa
Jack Fallon
Fite
Fallon
Plarky Stevens
van Haltren
Fayette County
Iuppla
Voxper
Con Brorpa
John O'Brien
National Club
Peter Jackson
Hiordan
Mobile
Wimmer
River News and Notes
Allegheny Junction
West Virginia
West
J. B. Garrison
White Avenue
No.5 Engine Company
OTICE
Namies
Thirteenth Ward
Minersville
Third Street
Joseph Stillburg
Fifth Avenue
Christ. Geisle
Alf. Lawton
Anchor Savings Bank of
Pittsby
Pennsavazie
Bness
Hawking
State of Pennsylvania
County of Albany
Robert J. Stoney
Robt
J. Stoney
Omas MI Brown
Notary Public
Eco
Watterson
James EH. Scott
Eesort Hotel
Atlantic City
Imperial
Maryland Ave
G. W. Kendrick
Mhoine
Wiltshire
Virginia Avenue
Ocean
Chandler
Wellington
Jeretic City
M A.& Joxon
Dispatch Office
Stickney
XN. J
Kentucky Ave
Charles Evans
Chalfonte
Poset
Roberts
Irvington
Sat Chambers & Hoopes
Waverly
N. J
Riggs House
G. Dewitt
Riggs House CO
Sturtevant House
Sturtevant
Broadway
Lansing
Mich
Tman
Eisner
Sixth Street
George C. Leopold
Chestnut ST
Philadelphia
Anderson
B. Oh
Tory
Jacquard Cain
Jacquard Camel
Bedford Cords
Ford
Chene
Tle
Glish Serge
Ple
Boggs & Buhl
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