Belgium crisis looms as European powers debate support
Lord Salisbury conference with Lord Knutsford and Mr Currie weighs England's pledge to defend Belgian neutrality amid possible autumn mobilizations. King Leopold pressed for practical aid, while Russia and France reportedly coordinate to deter war. Opposition to Dilke's candidacy grows with clerical protests and a looming Liberal veto. The Queen plans stays at Grasse with a June royal program.
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Lord Salisbury
San Remo
Lord Knutford
Currie
Foreign Office
England
Belgium
Leopold
Antwerp
Meuse
Carnot
Stwck
Kingpold
Lord Koutsford
Newfundland
France
House of Commons
Egypt
Lord Kautsford
Newfoundland
Davison
Spurgeon
Discreet silence over Duc dOrleans movements
Paris reports deny sightings of the Duc dOrleans in Tfio after the London Times claim. Mme Melba says she met him in Vienna but will not track his movements. Duke de Luynes, a close friend, also remains silent amid rumors of the Prince’s covert Paris visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Dunlaf
Paris
London Times
Duc d’Orleans
Tiflio
Mme
Melba
Vienna
Mme. Melba
Duke de Luynes
Doc d'Orleans
Vienns
Maniac at a Dance Firearms Ambush in Ireland
A man armed with a double barrel shotgun opened fire at a charity ball in Gtragaddy County Donegal. He shot a young woman in the back before being seized by a guest and handed to police. The victim was carried from the ballroom in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Gtragaddy
Dhe
Genen
Precautionary Steps to Prevent May Day Unrest in Italy
Rome reports the government is acting to curb potential May 1 labor unrest. Public prosecutor Messina ordered proceedings against Signor Cipriani for violent Sicily speeches urging workers to strike. Signor Nicotera, after the Interior, sent circulars to Prefects about public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Dunlap
Rome
Sopa
Stuient
Messina
Signor Cipriani
Sicily
Signor Nicotera
Fter
Public Meeting Orders Require Police Notice and Compliance
A provision requires notice to police authorities at least 24 hours before public meetings. Another clause states that if force or any illegal acts occur, the meeting must be dissolved immediately and those responsible to be brought to justice.
Mafia In The Tyrol Murder By Mistake
A Kufstein Tyrol dispatch reports a well known merchant from Kinstein slain by an Italian worker mistaken for a rival. The Italian, arrested, is said to belong to the Mafia and killed the merchant to satisfy a secret tribunal. Public anger grows over the Mafia murder in Kufstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierwna
Kufetein
Tyrol
Kinstein
Mafia
Merchant of
Noise curbs for queen's visit in Grassk parish
In line with the queen's visit, church bells are asked not to ring before 8 am and the Angelus is included. Signs up to 100 meters from a nearby hotel urge vehicle drivers to pass at walking pace. Authorities also ban bombs at the upcoming Battle of Flowers on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Grassk
England
Angelus
Court Dress Fit Cause Heads to Judge's Wife Verdict
Mme Chevalier had made 20 dresses for Mrs. Edward B. Aymer last year for Newport. Mrs. Aymer wore one in court as the judge considered fit and reserved decision, noting his wife must decide the merits. Two hundred dollars at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Mme. Chevalier
Edward B. Aymer
East Orange
N. J
Newport
Henry
Mrs. Aymer
Chevalier
De Facto Governor Recognized in Garnett Extradition Dispute
Providence March 27 Connecticut Governor Bulkeley seeks the body of Thomas Garnett using official extradition forms. Rhode Island Governor Davis says he will recognize Bulkeley as governor de facto since the papers bear Connecticut’s seal and plans to forward the requisition to the Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Thomas Garnett
Rhode Island
Garnett
Teu
Davis
Morris
Chicago World Fair gains from British officials support
Loxponx, March 28. The Chronicle says Lord Salisbury's official recognition has assured the fair's success by prompting other nations to join. Promoters were doubtful due to tariff troubles, but the Prince of Wales may be named Chairman and the Marquis of Lorne Vice President of the Royal Commission overseeing England's interests at the Chicago Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxponx
the Chronicle
Lord Salisbury
Chronicle
Prince of Wales
Marquis of Lorne
Royal Commission
England
Minister von Boet ticher Granted Long Furlough
The minister von Boet ticher receives a lengthy leave said to aid health but will resign over the Guelph fund scandal. The Emperor declined the minister's retirement offer to show esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bears
von Boetticher
Dr Crosby's declining condition reported in telegram
A New York telegram reports Rev. Dr. Howard Crosby showing little change in temperature and increasing distress as the day ends. Despite a brief lull, fever returns and breathing remains difficult, with doctors deeming the situation grave and predicting possible death soon.
One Stumbling Block in Spanish American Treaty Talks
Maprio March 27 reports a good prospect of success in Hispano American treaty negotiations. The sole sticking point is the United States demand to retain the McKinley tariff regarding Havana tobacco of higher quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprio
America
Italians Seek Chicago World Fair Boycott
Rome reports an influential group of politicians and press figures urging the Italian government to refrain from participating in the Chicago World’s Fair as retaliation for the recent lynching of Italians in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chicago
New Orleans
Fire disrupts Ti riot case at Cork Court House
A serious blaze swept Cork Court House as Judge Monroe delivered his charge to the jury in the Ti riot case. Firefighters battled the flames while the courtroom filled with smoke and confusion, endangered by the advancing fire.
Bismarck Under Oath in Reichstag Inquiry
March 27 dispatch from Beeburx reports liberals plan to press the Reichstag to compel Prince Bismarck to answer under oath whether Boetticher received any funds from the Guelph party. The probe targets potential money transfers tied to political factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeburx
Reichstags
Prince Bismarck
Boetticher
Guelph Und
Count Arthur Kesserstadt and Countess Fries Drown Off Albania
In a March 27 incident off Albania, Count Arthur Kesserstadt and Countess Anne Fries perished after a pleasure boat storm. The younger Count Fries was rescued.
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Vienna
Arthur Kesserstadt
Anne Fries
Albania
Count Fries
Winter Wheat Prospects Dent South Russia Small Farmers
Odessa reports the winter wheat crop in the south of Russia is very promising to be disappointing. Small farmers face hopeless conditions as the season unfolds. Bill Nye will reply to some correspondents in The Dispatch tomorrow and Howard Fielding plans a piece on fashion freaks. The best humorists are currently writing.
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Odessa
Russia
Bill Nye
Dispatch
Howard Fielding
The Monon's Condition and Investigation Outcome
John Greenough and General Samuel Thomas examined the Louisville New Albany and Chicago Railroad accounts in New York for the floating debt. Greenough refused to reveal findings while Thomas stays in Baltimore. Syndicate backers include East Tennessee Company 1,200,000 Brooklyn Trust Company 300,000 and Dr Breyfogle 500,000. Directors met at noon but were not briefed and adjourned the meeting to tomorrow.
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General Thomas
New York
John Greenough
Samuel Thomas
Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago
Baltimore
Greenough
East Tennessee Company
Brooklyn Trust Company
Dr. Breyfogle
Louisville
New Albany
Land ownership dispute over Mary Washington tomb ends in favor of Shephard
Frederickstown Va March 27 The contest over the land bearing Mary Washington's tomb ended with a verdict for George W Shephard. He owned the ground and had given brokers an option while they advertised the tomb for sale. Brokers sued for $20000 damages after withdrawing ads amid title doubts. There were frequent courtroom skirmishes during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TUR Dispatch
Fredericksburg
Mary Washington
George Washington
George W. Shephard
Gage and World’s Fair Directors Complete Term
President Lyman J. Gage and fellow World’s Fair directors closed their term with a valedictory address. He outlined achievements, financial status, and future prospects, refused salary, and received unanimous thanks. New officers to be elected in April as the World’s Fair National Commission plans a large meeting April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcaco
Lyman J. Gage
Gage
World's Fair National Commission
Reed Stricken by Severe Grip With Bronchial Tendency
N. P. Reed lies at his Wilkins Avenue East End home seriously ill with grip and a tendency to bronchitis. Physicians were called as the condition worsened last night, though he rested easily at 2:30 this morning and no immediate danger was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson P. Reed
Wilkins Avenue
East End
Price House Hotel Burns In Jacksonville Fire
Fire today completely destroyed the three story former Grand Union Hotel in Jacksonville. The old Price House, over 30 years old and once the principal hotel, suffered a loss of 8000 dollars, fully insured.
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Jacksonville
Fua
Price
Grand Union Hotel
Wreck near Ashland Kills Three on Basilroad
Ashland Pa March 27 a disastrous wreck on the Philadelphia and Reading Basilroad two miles from here killed three men and left three injured. The tragedy occurred as trains collided and emergency crews rushed to the scene to tend the wounded and clear the wreckage.
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Ashland
Philadelphia and
Reading Basilroad
Police to hear three surety of the peace cases today
Alderman Leslie will hear three surety of the peace cases today. J M Kirkland by his wife Annie Hugh Aiken by his wife Mary and Peter Molly by Frank Richardson are the defendants all residents of the Seventeenth ward. Frep Witlie of South Thirtieth street failed to return home Thursday night. His sister questioned for him yesterday afternoon at the Twenty-eighth ward station Ep Lightcaf is charged with larceny of clothing and household furniture belonging to Jacob Soles of Wilkins township. David MacCantoner of Bedford and Brieckl with ey assaulting him Wwi taone or es & charged with abusing his wife and
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Leslie
J. M. Kirkland
Annie
Hugh Aiken
Mary
Peter Molly
Frank Richardson
Witlie
Thirtieth Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Lightcaf
Jacob Soles
Wilkins Township
David MacCantoner
Bedford
Ee Brieckl
Taone
Report on school-book trust favors local purchase and no uniformity
Harrisburg dispatch March 27 The Republican Steering Committee reports on the school-book trust, finding the American Book Company a corporation, not a trust, and urges local district purchases with state funding. It backs Ellwood's bill mandating uniformity phased in over five years, with savings shown in Philadelphia and Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
American Book Company
Cincinnati
D. Appleton & Co
van Antwerp, Bragg & Co
Barnes & Co
Ivison, Blakeman & Co
Harper Bros
Ellwood
Waller
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Montgomery County
Governor Hoyt Veto Echoes in Bridge Bill Debate
A special dispatch reports that flood damages in 1889 prompt a broad push to reimburse counties for bridge rebuilding costs, risking a multi county bill. Observers warn a statewide appropriation could trigger a governor veto based on constitutional limits and prior precedent set by Hoyt in 1881 against educational benevolence or local school district aid.
Hughes Must Go Back to Rochester Detected Leader’s Extradition
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Pattison will honor Gill’s requisitions to hand James Hughes, head of the North American clothing cutters union, over to Rochester detectives. Hughes is charged with extortion and conspiracy tied to a boycott against L. Adeler, a Rochester manufacturer. An appeal by Knights of Labor figures was noted in this case.
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Harrisburg
Pattison
Gill
Rochester
N. Y
James Hughes
National Organization of Clothing Cutters of North America
L. Adeler
M. A. Butler
Knights of Labor Legislation Committee
Joho L.a
Hughes
Governor urged to reconsider on constitutional demand
The Governor faces pressure to rethink his stance on an 1878 act. Opponents argue the statute is unconstitutional and that federal law binds an executive to honor another state's requisition only when a fugitive from justice is involved, contending Hughes had not fled.
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Hughes
DATTISON WONT OBJECT TO RECALL OF BILLS BY LEGISLATURE
In HanrelspoeG March 27 the Legislature recalled several bills messaged to the Governor. The Governor says he will not block the plan but could disapprove the resolution if he used his constitutional veto. He questions the necessity of the move and wonders how the bills will be handled once in possession. He notes recalls are usually for corrections, not for new legislation.
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Hanrelspoeg
Suing the Cigarette Trust in New York Court
Theodore E. Allen sues Kinney Tobacco in the New York Supreme Court seeking $50,000 commission for organizing the American Tobacco Company. He alleges he proposed and organized the trust in January 1889 with a 1 percent share, while Kinney’s firm got $5,000,000 in certificates. Defendants deny the oral contract and seek a bill of particulars.
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New York
Theodore E. Allen
Supreme Court
The
Kinney Tobacco Company
American Tobacco Company
Cigarette Trust
Allen
Kinney
New Jersey
Barrett
Anniversary of Louisville Tornado Observed with Fund Drive
Tonight marks the anniversary of Louisville's great tornado as three memorial meetings were held led by Governor Buckner at Warren Memorial Church. Leaders urged completing a $15,000 Children’s Hospital memorial fund, with over $15,000 more pledged to finish the erection.
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Louisville
Warren Memorial Church
Buckner
Children’s Hospital
Denver prepares for Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
A Great Western Congress report from Denver notes preparations for the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress to meet there on May 18. It will be the first regularly called convention of the people west of the Mississippi, focusing on issues affecting states and territories. governors of nearly all states and territories have advised the Secretary to appoint delegates and promote a successful gathering.
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Denver
Big Four Escape Indictment Hinted as Witnesses Absent
Indianapolis March 27 The Federal grand jury may not indict the Big Four Railroad for interstate commerce violations as all subpoenaed witnesses are out of the city hindering today's investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Big Four Railroad
Snowfall Rises, River Feeds by Melted Snow in Schuylkill
March 27 reports 6 to 12 inches of snow locally with 15 inches on exposed levels west of the city, wind blamed for blizzard conditions. By night rain showers emerged as the Schuylkill River swelled from melting snow. In Milwaukee, John Plankinton is critically ill with pneumonia after years of poor health.
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Reape
Schuylkill
Milwaukee
John Plankinton
Wisconsin House votes to curb oleomargarine mislabeling
Manson Wisconsin March 27 The House passed a bill prohibiting the manufacture of cheese and butter from substances other than milk while also providing for proper marking of oleomargarine.
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Manson, Wis
World’s Fair Budget Cut in New York Senate
Albany March 27 The Finance Committee reported the World’s Fair appropriation bill with an amendment reducing funding to 200000 dollars from the previous 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Senate Today
Finance Committee
People who come and go in the big dispatch
Rev James T Satchell and his family arrived from New York to reside temporarily at Seventh Avenue while the North Avenue M E Church Allegheny pastorate is being renovated. A L Conger Akron ex State Republican Chairman was in town on business for harvesting machinery season. Captain J H Murdoch secretary of the Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers Association returned from a meeting. The Pullman Company issued an order that berths must be paid for at time of ordering. David Henderson was in town then left for Chicago on the limited. Mrs John M McKeown and son of Washington Pa are guests at Seventh Avenue. W H Buck of Philadelphia is visiting Edward Bartels East End. J H Ormver of Franklin is at the Duquesne. You will get all the news going if you read To Morrows Big Dispatch.
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James T. Satchell
New York
Seventh Avenue
North Avenue M. E. Church
Allegheny
Satchell
A. L. Conger
Akron
Republican
Anderson
J. H. Murdoch
Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers’ Association
Pullman Company
David Henderson
Chicago
Lost on the Ocean The Life Savers at Cape Henry Work All Day
The Norwegian bark Dictator from Pensacola to West Hartlepool ran ashore near Cape Henry in a gale. Lifesavers from Cape Henry and Seatack battled heavy surf to rescue 15 crew plus the captain’s wife and child, delivering eight saved and leaving eight lost as the ship broke up. The captain’s wife died with her husband’s attempt to save them. the rescue was hampered by ignorance of the breeches buoy and line repairs.
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New Yor
Pensacola
Fla
West Hartlepool
England
Cape Henry
Virginia Beach Hotel
Seatack
Drinkwater
J. M. Jorgenson
Julius Anderson
Ampler Barrett
John Stevens
John Batterson
Yelmer Olssen
John Mall
Carlo Bane
Charley Joseph
Hampton
Ladies Fashionable Tipple From Orange Liqueur
The New York Times notes a growing fad among women for orange liquor prepared as a brûléed drink. A sliced orange forms a cup for burned brandy, sugar, and oil of orange peel, lit with a match, then sipped amid light gossip. One guest admits the taste resembles burned matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
South Sea Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson feature
An advertisement for South Sea Stories from Robert Louis Stevenson in The Dispatch tomorrow. It promises charming narratives and beautiful illustrations, described as a paper for the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dispatch
Former President Assures Bank Is Sound Despite Reports
New York March 27 reports of distress at the Mechanica and Traders' Bank on Broom Street and Broadway circulated. Former president Meyer Thallmessenger, ousted January 3 and replaced by J. Boskwitz, said the bank is sound and that Clearing House certificates borrowed in November, totaling 1 million dollars, have been repaid. He denied any further loan request was refused.
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New York
Wall Street
Mechanica and Traders’ Bank
Broom Street
Broadway
Meyer Thallmessenger
J. Boskwitz
Clearing House
Welland Canal Tolls Reduced for Wheat Traffic
Ottawa orders tolls on cereals passing through the Welland and St Lawrence Canal cut to 2 cents a ton for the coming navigation season. The concession applies to both American and Canadian vessels, benefiting eastbound wheat transit. The move follows from an order in Council and affects United States as well as Canadian boats.
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Ottawa
Welland and St. Lawrence Canal
United States
Fat Diplomatic Places
The Japanese mission is vacant while Senator Blair prepares to go to China. Blair will earn 12000 dollars a year in Pekin, with furnished housing and servants, living well beyond his Washington days. Tokio offers social life, clubs, and foreign residents, with similar pay but pleasant interactions. Edward Bedloe in Amoy calls the panorama earthly radiase and speaks of language study benefits and rising Sino American trade prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
China
Frank G. Carpenter
Pekin
London
Paris
Tokio
Japan
Washington
Senate
House
New York
Edward Bedloe
Amoy
Far East
United States
Barnum's Letters Show Generosity With Terms This Year
Frank G. Carpenter recounts correspondence with P. T. Barnum about writing payments. Barnum insists on liberal pay and donates earnings to charity, yet dictated articles to a writer for nothing for a New York weekly. The tale suggests Barnum also wrote pieces himself for good prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
New York City
Saratoga
Mr. Barnum
New York's Police Force Criticized for Corruption and Inaction
Dr. Howard Crosby blames police leadership for a demoralized force in New York City. He argues commissioners inspectors and captains tolerate law breaking for political gain and social ease, despite available funds and personnel. A week of strict patrol oversight could reform the force and curb crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Crosby
City of
New York
How to Keep the Girls in Private Homes
A hotel man argues in the New York Tribune that hotels hire more readily due to defined hours and better pay. He says private housework demands long, unending labor from sunrise to after sunset, with mistresses objecting to rest. A formal, time-defined arrangement could ease servant shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Governor Buchanan Presents Relics to Author of Jackson Life
Nashville dispatch notes Governor Buchanan, a Jackson admirer, sent Oliver Dyer of New York a set of Jackson hermitage photos and relics for illustrations in the Life of Andrew Jackson. Dyer, famed for his sketches of Calhoun and Jefferson Davis, has become a favored author in Tennessee. Also ads for Welty’s and Kennedy’s appear alongside a death notice for Anna Dagnall, aged 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Buchanan
Jackson
Tennessee
Oliver Dyer
New York
Andrew Jackson
New York Ledger
Jackson Hermitage
Dwyer
John C. Calhoun
Jefferson Davis
No Right to Exist Receivership Next Tuesday for Co operation
Judge Butler of the United States Circuit Court ruled that the Universal Order of Co operation had no right to conduct business and must be liquidated. A receiver will be appointed next Tuesday to take charge, with officers of the order agreeing to the decision while seeking a fair division of funds among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disfator
Philadelphia
Butler
United States Circuit Court
Universal Order of Co-operation
Heverin and
Shakespeare
Heverin
Order
Parisian gown designers arrive in New York for fashion bazar
Fourteen Parisian designers of ladies gowns arrive aboard the Werra in New York. They will contribute exclusively to the New York and Paris Young Ladies Fashion Bazar, sharing color designs and cutting instructions to help American readers sew elegant gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eabin
Europe
Werra
Paris
Young Ladies
Fashion Pazar
Astor
Vanderbilts
Cleveland
Marshall O. Roberts
Eugenie
America
Runaway Boy Returns as Wealthy Man to Seek Mother
A long lost son, now a Denver sash and blind factory owner, returns home after learning his mother moved to Jersey Shore Pennsylvania. He traveled from Williamsport after 4 years apart, hoping to reunite with his mother whom he believed to be alive. Advertisements for cabinets and men’s Easter neckwear appear in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Marge
William Streebs
Denver
Olone
Jersey Shore
Pennsylvania
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Dilke
Sir Charles Duke
Sir Charles
Morley
Sir William Harcourt
Schuadhorst
Forest of Dean
Walter Besant
William Black
Atheneum
Grasse
William
Buckingam Palace
Maurders
Victoria's Hotel
General Sherman
Conrad
Dr. Crosby
Crosby
Nicholas
Bosch
Bismarck
Duslap
N. P. Reed
Old Town
To-Morrow
Egle
Martin
McCerary
Erie
Congress
Secretary of War
United States Engineers
Proctor
Hedgey Haun
Hoyt
Hogkinsbourg
Milton
Governor Hill
Dattison
Great Western Congress
Mississippi
Schuyleill
Reading
Wisconsin
Mrs
John M. McKeown and Son
Washington, Pa
W. H. Buck
Edwart Bartels
J. H. Ormver
Franklin
Duquesne
Morrow
Capa Henry
Welland Canal
Chicago Times
Boston
W. D. Howells
John L. Sullivan
Barrum
His Per
P. T. Barnum
Sim
P. T, Barnum
P.S& I
P.T. B
Mr Dear Sim
T. Barnum
Police Force
Welty’s
Federal Street
Parkway
Kennedy’s
Court of the Universal Order of Co-Operation
Coun
McBracken
Rosenthal
Passyunk Avenue
Raiment
Hendricks & Co
Jos
Honss & Co
Peno Avenue
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