Curative Legislation Faces Senate Debate In Harrisburg
In Pittsburgh edition of March 25 180, the Dispatch outlines the curative bills before the Senate. It discusses legal structure, property rights, and retroactive concerns while noting Supreme Court scrutiny and Governor Pattison opposition. It also warns against issuing six percent city obligations and stresses the need for fiscal reform under the new charter.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Ordiary
Harrisburg
Pattison
Ferry monopolies in New York regulated by state
The Brooklyn newspaper argues that ferry charges on New York rivers should be regulated by the state. It dismisses the idea that ferries are natural monopolies and contends competition could exist if legislation did not grant exclusive rights, urging a lawful, independent approach to prevent unfair rates.
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New York
Brooklyn
United States
Sodom
European canal projects vs Pittsburg and Lake Erie plan comparison
An expert contributor compares actual and proposed European canal ventures with the Pittsburg and Lake Erie project. The piece notes most European canals are active or planned at higher costs, while only one would incur greater damage yet offer less freight economy than the Lake Erie scheme.
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Europe
Pittsburg
Lake Ewe
Lake Erie
Pittsburg Urged to Start Canal from Ohio River to Lake Erie
The author argues that Europe shows vast inland waterway gains from canal projects and urges Pittsburgh to begin work on extending lake navigation to Pittsburgh to keep Western Pennsylvania as an iron center. France and Germany are cited as costly but productive examples of canal deepening and new routes to shorten long sea voyages.
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Europe
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
France
Bay of Biscay
Mediterranean
Spanish Peninsula
Germany
Holsters
Denmark
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Taxation Debate Grows Across State Harrisburg Folio
A Harrisburg debate on the state revenue law reveals broad taxpayer interest and sharp placard opposition from corporate critics. Lawmakers consider raising about 25 million dollars as railroads face heavier burden, while Taggart admits limited understanding until the Supreme Court weighs in. The piece notes a shift as corporations confront taxpayers, urging restraint on government expenses as federal, state, and local budgets swell.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Senate
Congress
Taggart
Supreme Court
Beware of Genius and the Washington Post Critique
A Washington Post tirade denounces critics of Anna Dickinson and the idea that genius justifies excess. The piece compares Dickinson to Poe Byron Keats and others, notes mediocrity’s envy, and argues common sense is inferior to genius while warning against misreading genius as folly.
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Anna Dickinson
Washington Post
Poe
Byron
Keats
de Musset
Miss Dickinson
Shelley
Milton
Addison
Scott
Wordsworth
Tennyson
Longfellow
Whittier
Post
Land Transfer Reform and Indexing Real Estate Titles
Illinois considers a Torrens system commission for land title registration. New York pushes Olmstead block indexing to simplify title searches, aiding land transfers with focused block references and consolidated records.
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Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
Dwight H. Olmstead
Olmstead
Land title reform deeper than mere records indexing
The article compares the Torrens land transfer system with the Olmstead indexing plan, noting both can co exist. It argues Torrens grants government guaranteed title like stock certificates and easy transfer, while Olmstead improves records search. A combined reform could revolutionize real estate, reduce defective titles, and lower costs for buyers. Title insurance remains the current safeguard.
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New York Register
Australia
Torrens
Olmstead
Purification Bill Flawed Exemptions Weaken Stream Purity Plan
The author argues the purity bill fails by exempting sewage, coal mine drainage, and salt water from oil wells, undermining its goal. He calls for focus on preventing major polluters through practical policies and scientific inquiry to mobilize city investment and address oil, mine drainage and sewage first.
Will They Have Cause to Fight Indians and Government Policy
Telegraphic commentary notes that while Indians are peaceful now an outbreak in spring is possible if treated poorly. Policy of Promise little do less is blamed while Indian agents between Washington and wards complicate obligations. A recent outbreak is seen as protest against dishonest agents rather than religious fanaticism.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
New York Monument Proposal Draws Protest Over Fund Use
The article objects to a proposed use of 500000 in refunded direct tax for a New York City memorial. It warns rural legislators may only form a request and urges alternatives, arguing the plan sets a harmful precedent for states beyond New York.
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Manhattan Island
New York City
New Yorkers Push for Local Benefit from Refunded Money
The text argues against diverting repaid funds to one city and urges statewide use for broad benefit. It questions Pittsburg's capacity to save millions through energy, economy, and clean smoke consumption, highlighting a public debate over allocation and efficiency.
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Pittapurg
Promises vs Performance in Sioux Grievances
The Sioux leaders accuse authorities of unkept promises and continuing rationing on a starvation basis while agents doubtfully remain in power. The piece argues for backing liberal promises with measurable performance to avoid costly conflicts, noting feeding Indians is cheaper than fighting them.
Uncertain Outlook After New Test Results
After the latest test results are processed a fresh case may reveal our position but many doubts remain. The assessment stresses lingering uncertainty and the possibility of clearer answers only after broader testing or additional data.
Indecrate Senator Kyle Endorses Farm Trusts Despite Critique
The Indecrat Kyle of South Dakota backs farmer cooperation and trust formation to gain cheaper supplies and better facilities. An opposing view challenges trust claims and warns against restricting competition, arguing self-reliance is as impossible as lifting over the moon.
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Kyle
South Dakota
Farmers' Alliance Influences Ohio Politics
The Farmers' Alliance is reported to be mixing in Ohio politics, yielding a pro portionate mixing of election returns in that state next fall.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Ohio
Renegade label shocks readers in exile debate
The Baltimore Herald describes Mr Georde W Case as voluntarily expatriated from Louisiana and a renegade for denouncing the New Orleans lynching. The piece argues Cable remains a U S citizen and that expatriation theory mirrors ante bellum state sovereignty. It suggests southern Bourbonism may provoke more people with Cable style views.
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Georde W. Case
Baltimore Herald
Louisiana
New Orleans
Cable
United States
Theerald
Herald
South
Are Musicians Mechanics Question Sparks Debate
A legal luminary asks if ARE musicians are mechanics, noting that several performances reveal evident tinkering and technical adjustments. The remark frames a discussion on artistry versus craft in musical practice.
Oklahoma race troubles spark regulator raid at Kingfisher
Reports cite white regu lators raiding a colored settlement in Kingfisher as racial unrest grows in Oklahoma. The text urges U S intervention to enforce law and protect at risk communities.
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Oaklahoma
Kingfisher
United States
Oklahoma
Window shade manufacturers eyeing public pool plan
If the window shade manufacturers who are getting up combination are not going into a blind pool, the eyes of the public will be open to their purpose.
Mayor Glea son suppresses circus in Long Island City
A Long Island City mayor, noted as a reformer, ruins a circus not meeting his standards and vows to uphold strict public patronage rules. He has pushed various reforms and now targets com posing rings to keep performances up to his ideal quality.
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Gleason
Long Island City
Governor Bulkeley’s Crowbar Attempt It Fails
Governor Bulkeley’s bid to break a Connecticut deadlock with a crowbar proves ineffectual as a symbolic gesture. The act draws attention but yields no practical resolution or breakthrough in the dispute.
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Bulkeley
Connecticut
US Senate faces Brussels convention on African trade
A critical editorial blasts the US Senate for not ratifying the Brussels convention against the African trade in spirits and arms, urging a November reconsideration to align with civilized standards and curb a deadly traffic. The piece also notes a 400000-barrel gusher in Mea's Russian field under suspicion of watered oil.
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United States Senate
Turkey
Zanzibar
Senate
Apparatus for Treating Cops Invention Not Popular
A note from the Patesit Office reports an invention by Charles Weber of Trion Germany titled Apparatus for Treating Cops. Filed May 33 19%. Serial 31247. No model. The inventor’s device will hardly be popular in this country where a back door slide is the only necessary apparatus for dealing with police.
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Patesit
Charles
Weber, Trion
Germany
Mr. Weber
Postal Telegraph Office
St. Petersburg
Machanic Technical Association
Minister of the Interior
Favorite Trees Duel Between Oak and Yew
A brief dialogue features a woman praising the oak for its nobility and strength while a man replies that his favorite is the yew amplifying the classical tree motif. The exchange highlights contrasting arboreal ideals.
Domestic Quarrel Report Hits Old Diggens Memoir
In a terse family squabble recounted by Mrs Biggins and Mr Biggins, Old Diggens returns home intoxicated and assaults his wife. Mrs Biggins explains she did not foresee the danger while Mr Biggins questions why she did not avoid him.
What a beautiful girl that Miss Bently is
Charlie Gillers remarks on Miss Bently praising her as American and beautiful. Billers clarifies that the joke hinges on a rejected suitor and the implied color symbolism.
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Bently
Charlie Gillers
Billers
Gillers
Merchant Dispute Over Fired Clerk Sparks Silence
A dialogue between two merchants reveals that the first suspects laziness while the second claims the clerk was dismissed for stinginess. The exchange emphasizes thrift over effort and hints at tension in trade relations.
Lying Proverb and Geography Lesson Oppose Time and Money
A proverb about time and money is challenged as the text discusses a teacher and scholar in a geography lesson. It mentions the highest and lowest bills in New York State and a note about referencing David B. in contemporary history.
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New York State
David B
Jewel in the Snake’s Head Allegedly Turns Poison Infections
The piece reports a legend from India about Shesh Nag, a thousand year old snake bearing a jewel in its head that can absorb venom. A Parisian reputed owner, Franji Dadabhai Govekar, allegedly found the jewel after killing a snake, with claims it saved lives. Princes allegedly offered large sums for the gem.
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Theresa
India
Paris
Wadhwan
Cohn
Fev
Vidal
Gaikwar
Haroda
Kolhapur
Franji Dadabhai Govekar
Taripur
Bombay Presidency
Haida Ali
Mysore
Fairy folk in legend mirror human life in myth study
Comparative mythologists now study fairy tales noting fairies marry and breed, exchange children, and abduct humans. They appear and vanish at will, grant gifts with conditions, and lure mortals who eat fairy food. Researchers link these tales to ancient beliefs in spirits transformations and witchcraft.
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New York Ledger
Fairyland
Teacher recalls teaching myths and miseducation in vivid pupil tales
A Kansas City Star reporter recalls a teacher who reflects on why pupils mislearned facts about geography hygiene and history. She recounts student errors from coral islands to Alaska purchases and the three forms of U.S. government, highlighting teaching challenges.
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The
Kansas City Star
Jefferson
Alaska
Great Britain
Republic
Africa
Congo Free State
Stanley
Paris
George Washington
Martha Custard
United States
Sparrows Seek Warm Ivy Lodging At Chestnut Street Church
The Philadelphia Press notes a throng of English sparrows nesting in the ivy covering the old brownstone church at Thirty-sixth and Chestnut. As roosts fill, late birds are driven out then retreat to the roof to plot, while alarmed flocks issue shrill warnings and settle in the best spots.
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Philadelphia
Brownstone
Thirty-sixth
Chestnut Streets
Alphabet of Rothschild Maxims for a Son’s Room
A parent's practical gift lists maxims framed for a son: attend to details, be prompt, decide positively, do right, endure trials, fight bravely, avoid vicious company, hold integrity, guard reputations, bond with the virtuous, keep thoughts clean, lie not, act with restraint, observe manners, pay debts, verify friends, seek improvement, shun intoxicants, avoid wrong, extend kindly salutations, persevere for success.
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Baron Rothschild
John
Unique Alphabet Poem Excludes Letter Oe, Praised by Tribune
The Chicago Tribune notes a three stanza poem of four lines per stanza as a singular literary curiosity. Each stanza lacks the letter oe, a rare omission given its noted indispensability and typical high usage among printers.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Fate of Nassau in a Mysterious Prose Fragment
A fragmentary poem or prose piece references Nassau, a caravan, a hazy map to Bear, and a pursual by a prowling wolf and fox. It speaks of Nassau calling for succor and a young Arab boy as the quarry, with wild, maze like imagery and cryptic figures.
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Nassau
Anxious About the Road Bill Letter to the Editor
A letter from Tuscburg March 33 voices frustration with legislators over an $800,000 road bill. The writer argues slow progress delays road work and raises costs for farmers, noting inefficient transport and high hay prices due to poor roads.
Missing Byron Grave Details Spur Kensal Green Find
Katherine Vaughn writes to The Dispatch noting Edgar L Wakeman omitted Byron’s Westminster Abbey denial and burial location. She claims Thackeray’s grave is at Kensal Green, covered by ivy, while England wakes to many illustrious dead there.
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the Dispatch
Edgar L. Wakeman
Lord Byron
Byron
Westminster Abbey
Trinity College Library
Cambridge
England
Kensal Green
Thackeray
E. L. Wakeman
Katherine Vaughn
Error in figures corrects fire loss claim in letter to editor
In a letter to the editor of The Dispatch readers are informed of a misprint in the "Better Building" piece. The annual fire loss was misstated as 1 250 000 dollars instead of 175 000 000 dollars. The correction notes prior years reached 140 000 000 dollars. The author apologizes for the misleading figure. The notice is dated March 22 from Pittsburg.
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Dispatcn
Pittsburg
The Mysteries of Seven-Up
To the editor a note outlines a seven up game where two players each hold two points. The puzzle asks which side goes out first of high and game versus low and jack with Capiz noted and a closing remark that low and jack win as the last point counts.
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Capiz
Marriage Forfeits the Pension Question Raised by Widow
To the Editor of The Dispatch QR Boucher asks if a widow drawing a soldier’s pension in law can remarry and keep the pension. ER D. SHA EON requests where the comedy A Box of Monkeys can be bought.
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Dispatch
Boucher
D. Shaeon
Brief Reader Queries From Pittsburg Items
E A E notes inability to value a coin mentioned. An Old Reader cites Butler noting leap year 1802. Charlie says parental consent needed for a minor marriage in this State. Nathan reports Butchers Run flood occurred in July 1874.
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Pittsburg
Butler
Charlie
Nathan
Butchers’ Run
Unitarian Missionary Move Seeks Societies in Several Cities
Rev Dr J G Townsend founder of the Independent Congregational Church of Jamestown and editor of the Unitarian Church of this city with Prof Henry Barber and Rev D W Morehouse propose establishing Unitarian societies in New Castle and Sharon Pennsylvania and in Youngstown Ohio. Unitarian literature is distributed freely to applicants.
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J. G. Townsend
Independent Congregational Church of
Jamestown
Unitarian Church
Petition for abatement of soft coal smoke nuisance in Philadelphia
A petition to the City Councils seeks an abatement of a nuisance caused by locomotives burning bituminous coal. The campaign reports growing support as signatures accumulate across the city.
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Philadelphia
Deaths of a Day Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy died at his Braddock residence yesterday at 4 PM. Known as Paddy, he was a popular conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad, employed over 15 years and most recently on the Brandock accommodation. Illness began as a crip and developed into pneumonia. he was in his forties and left many friends in Braddock.
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Patrick McCarthy
Braddock
Paddy
Pittsburg
oMclalx
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brandock
Deaths and odd anecdotes from New York lore
New York reports the death of piano maker Charles F. Chickering at his Fifth Avenue home. The piece also recounts a tale of the miser Paine who trusted Chickering with his hoard and later received it back in full, documented by veteran Jano Desler.
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New York
Charles F. Chickering
Fifth Avenue
Paine
Mr. Chickering
Esther
Disraeli Social
New Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Ahasuerus
Royals
McMichaels
Social
Messrs
A. J. Adelsheimer
Ben Ard Frankfurther
Leon Englem
Gus i
Ike Goon
Lmpory
Max Arnold
L. Bickhart
Ike Sholem
A. Bloch
Conductor P F McCarty Dies at 3 PM in Brappock
Special telegram reports P F McCarty a popular Pennsylvania Railroad conductor died at his Brappock home this afternoon after a pneumonia illness begun last Thursday. He served 2 years with the railroad and is survived by his wife and five children.
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Brappock
P. F. McCarty
Pennsylvania Railroad
The
Pennsylvania
Obituaries for Mrs Shannon and Mrs McGuire
Mrs Shannon wife of William T Shannon a prominent wholesale dry goods merchant died at Edgeworth on the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Rail road line aged years. Mrs Ann McGuire mother of Councill man J J McGuire died last evening at Captain MeGuire home 12 Pennsylvania aged 70 a long respected Ninth ward resident. Rev D C Byllesby former rector of St James Episcopal Church noted as well known. Fennare mee died at Media aged years described as well known and highly regarded.
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Margaret Frew
William T. Shannon
Edgeworth
Pittaburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Ann McGuire
J.J. McGuire
Ninth Ward
MeGuire
Pennavenee
McGuire
Captain McQuire
DeWitt Clinton Byllesby
St. James Episcopal Church
Fennaremee
Media O
Graduating Exercises At Allegheny United Presbyterian Seminary
Readings on theological topics highlighted the commencement program at the Allegheny United Presbyterian Theological Seminary last night at Fifth UFP Church. Eight of sixteen graduates spoke, with more to present tonight at First Church Allegheny under Dr. Greer as master of ceremonies.
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United Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Allegheny United Presbyterian Theological Seminary
U. FP
Allegheny
Greer
C. J. Thatcher
Speer
W. T. Anderson
Doubhett
A. P. Duncan
J. McD. Hervey
United Presbyterian
Pittsburg
U. P
J.H. Hutchman
DC. MacHitchie
George Whiteside
Peter Church
G. W. Robinson
Robinson
Paul
Postponed star course at Carnegie Hall refunds and events
The postponed star course at Carnegie Hall with George Riddie and Miss May Beasley ends early. Ticket holders get a proportional refund on application to managers Herricks and Webster. A bazaar and church fundraiser occur at Mt. Washington Methodist Protestant Church building by Mrs. Dr. Fink to aid the new building fund.
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Carnegie Hall
George Riddie
May Beasley
Herricks and Webster
Mt. Washington Methodist Protestant Church
Buiilding
Virginia Avenue
Bigham Street
Dr. Fink
Springdale
William A. Stanton
Shady Avenue Baptist Church
East Liberty Y. M. C. A
Curious Condensations From An Early 20th Century Page
A mosaic of brief notes on inventions and curiosities. Items mention calluloid in solution making Sas coquering metal, seaweed turned into tough glasslike paper, and a speed indicator strapped to a driver’s wrist. Also reports on land grants to railroads, a New York girl committed to an asylum, and a 1861 Confederate gun in private hands.
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Railrroad
New York
Rutland
Missouri
Crawford
Pulaski
I. Miller
Chat
Holly Springs
Miss
United States
William B. Mumford
New Orleans
Benjamin F. Butler
Funny Fellow Fancies and Society Snippets
A collage of humorous society notes and light sketches headlines. Items reference personal relationships, stage life, a mother and child riddle, a pastor’s attire clash, a joke about a long tenured editor and a music paper’s business concerns.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastern
Tribune Bulling
Brentano's
Union Square
Arc. de Opera
Portagt Pnek
Paty
Eee Darcy
Damy Disratcu
Lesvarc
Fittsburg
Eucrope
Rothschild
Eli
Bese
Tutsburg
North American Review
Lam
E. R. Thompson
Meadville
Unitarian Missionary Movement
Charles Chickering
David Johnson
New Bricatox
Fallston
Mr. Johnson
Butler County
M. E. Church
TMZ Diapatch
W. F. Shannon
Mrs. Ann McGuire
D. C. Byllesby
Society
Holy Week
Mendelssohn Musical Club
East End
Masonic Hall
Collins Avenue
Silas
Caldicott
Jack Horner
Rosabella
Lizzie Reed
J. H. Frederick
Jennie Gray
C. B. Bielazner
Ella Semple
Stelzner
Miss Sample
School of Design
Penn Avenue
Henderson
Cines
Delta Tau Delta College
Seventh Avenue
Bis
Elmer Collina
J. H. Irwin
Page Street
Westminster Church Organ Fund
New Church
Irwin Residence
John T. Irwin
HH. B. Adair
Tuck
Florida
A. P. Longdon
F. J. Longden, Jr
Deland
Vr Ida
Mr. Longdens
Kate FE. Lowe
Sam J. Moffat
Jackson Street
I ‘Miller
Cr.eee
Mra. Moffat
J. T.mccarory
Grace Reformed Church
John L. Milligan
D. D
Riverside Penitentiary
Webster
Washington Streets
Watts Lane
J. K. Musray
Carleton Opera Company
Young People's Society
Oakland M
Seattle
Anam
Court House
Sioux City
Archibald Cary
Williams
United Colonies Free and Independent States
Japan
Decorah
Wiscasset
South Africa
Herodotus
Kendallville
Lad
Little Island
Grant Land
Rock and Fee
Arctic Circle
Graham Land
Antarctic Circle
Britannia
Nonius
Rome
Marc Antony
Cleopatra
Santo
New Ford Herald
Harold Archer
Alice
Chickie
Abe
Philadelphia Times
Millicent
Madge
Grabber
Grubvert
Cascago
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