Open Letter Demands Collins Investigation Over Political Ties
An indignant layman writes State Councilor Collins challenging misconduct in office and urges resignation. A Washington area lodge calls for an investigation into alleged political manipulation and improper use of the order to advance partisan aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STATE
Collins
Washington Council
John
Watson
Allegheny County
Burpton Coltine
Ak Tam
Ition
Cannes
Toby
Allegheny Campaign Tensions Rise Ahead of Election
Mayor Wam u claims he knows nothing about campaign fund collections as Republicans push for Delamater in a tight Allegheny race. Ward workers, officials, and locals discuss support, repeater activity, and a possible cross party front to back Delamater with a reduced margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamu
Pattison
Allegheny
Delamater
Wyman
Wienagen
Costydian
Brun
John M. Leeb
Souter
Alexander Wilson
Wis
Mayer Weinke
Adlog
Delawater
Bers
Hatte
Allegheny Sand
Allerheny
Mae
Alkeheny
Democratic County Committee
Rennet
Piston
Armi Delsheater
Pattison Wins Vote at House Electric Works
At Garrison alley an employee vote backed Pattison with 520 votes amid objections to the estimate. The tally favored Pattison and the water issue was noted in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Garrison Alley
Pattison
Emplo
Parting Shot at Old City Hall Prompts Republican Rally
A small crowd of about 200 patriots gathers at Allegheny County Old City Hall as Republican speakers led by Chairman Porter and Major A. M. Imbrie urge unity against Pattison. Cheers rain from outside while police escort a misdirected speaker out. Emory and XID foes teased in a lively political meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Old City Hall
Old City
Porter
Pattison
Miles Mumphries
James Fielding
Mr. Delamater
Jimmy Neill
Keystone State
A. M. Imbrie
Emery
Tts
Opera House
Investigation Under Way Into The American Subscribers List
The American publishing group of the Jr. O U A M met to launch a rigid investigation into how member names were taken from their office. President Harry A. Keil said the board would examine circulation practices and whether addresses were used to influence political parties. The board asserted nonpartisan aims and denied involvement by The American Webuishing Company, noting Mr. Collins returned from Philadelphia but could not be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American
Stephen Collins
Delamater
Harry A. Keil
Antericita
Intermte
Mr. Collins
Philadelphia
East Laberty
Wrought Iron Pipe Makers Meet Amid Political Doubt
Joshua Rhodes reports the Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers Association gathering eastward. He notes trade remains strong with ample orders, some pressure to raise prices, and moves to coal in the Pennsylvania Tube Works plant. Rhodes criticizes Delamater’s handshaking tour and predicts a tight Allegheny County vote, with Pattison possibly winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Rhodes
Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers’ Association
Rhodes
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Air
Delamater
Pittneburg
Conflicting Estimates On Allegheny County Election Result
Workers swarmed the Republican headquarters as William Flinn offered briefings and pamphlets. Porter claimed a Delamater majority in Allegheny from five thousand down to one, while Warmecastle forecast the same margin as Hoyer for Delamater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
William Flinn
Porter
Delamater
Beaver Politicians Arrested on Vote Corruption Charges
Prominent figures L. E. Cunningham R. A. Lyda John Gould and William B. Bricker were arraigned before local officials in Beaver County on charges of influencing electors to vote for Phillips. The Beaver Valley News reporter Lawrence Carson filed the case after a lack of witnesses barred immediate evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Cunningham
Phillips
Congress Witnesses Cloud Car Case Motive Claims
An individual linked to Teas claimed Car hed boasted of 74 witnesses to support his charge, while the accused appeared to revel in the idea of Mr. Carson facing a bleak future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Carson
Southside Mixed Reports Race Weathered by Apathy
In Pittsburg the Southside buzz centers on the election with Dr. Hardfield wagering $50 that Delamater wins by 40,000. workers show little interest and many mill men doubt turnout as the returns will be wired to the Lotus Club rooms tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Pittsburg
Fred Marine
Lotus Club
James Winter
Delamator
Quay
Forgery Alleged in Harrisburg Letter to Hamilton
Chairman H T Watson of the County Democratic Committee declares a letter offering Sargeant at Arms at Harrisburg to Stewart Hamilton was a forgery. Watson says he never signed with W P Smith and has traced the matter to a gag possibly seen in Mayor Woman's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.T. Watson
Democratic Committee
Dispatch Office
Stewart Hamilton
Hamilton
Sargeant
Arms
Harrisburg
Pattison
H. T. Watson
W. P. Smith
Mr. Watson
Alleghen Central Station
Smith
Mart
President Harrison Hopes State Goes Republican in Vote
President Harrison and Attorney General Miller traveled to Indianapolis to vote, expressing hope that Pennsylvania and Ohio go Republican. He avoided interviews, noted interest in national success, and teased a quail hunt after Congress ends. Miller listened quietly as the pair passed through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Miller
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Receiving the Returns Preparations by City Groups
Election returns will be received tonight at Old City Hall by the straight Republicans and at the Independent headquarters by Pattison Republicans. The Randall Club and County Democracy will host Democrats. Nearly every club and theater will have wires to receive returns and announce them from the stage. The Dispatch will bulletin full returns in front of its building at Smithfield and Diamond streets, and at Grand Central BR Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Old City Hall
Straight Republicans
Independent
Pattison Republicans
Randall Club
County Democracy
Democrats
Disppattch
Smithfield
Diamond Street
Grand Central
BR Penn Avenue
Grover Cleveland Democratic Society Re-Elects Officers
The Allegheny County Grover Cleveland Democratic Society held its annual meeting at Houston's hall on Forty-ninth street. The treasurer reported strong finances and membership rose from 25 to a higher number in one year. The old board was re-elected: President L Hollman, First Vice Albert Miller, Second Vice J A Flowers, Treasurer G Gardner, Secretary G E Conner, Sergeant at Arms M F Burk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland Democratic Society of
Allegheny County
Houston
Forty-ninth Street
L. Hollman
Albert Miller
J. A. Flowers
G. Gardner
G. E. Conner
Arma
MF. Burk
Trading Dalzell Delamater Campaign Tactics Questioned
In Drepatch a local businessman reports Dalzell supporters trading votes for Delamater to secure victory. He claims Republican workers canvass houses offering Dalzell votes for Delamater, arguing Dalzell’s win won’t affect tariff laws. He notes tariff as a campaign issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delamater
ER. P. Duff
P. Duff
Penn Avenue
Drepatch
Dalzell
Daif
Catholic circular backs Delamater amid veto claims
A circular from the Catholic College Philadelphia signed by Rt Rev Anthony Reagan urges Catholics to vote for Delamater citing Pattison vetoes. Pittsburg Catholics including ex-Postmaster Larkin denounce the circular as a campaign lie and say no such prices exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic College
Philadelphia
Anthony Reagan
Pittsburgers
Delamater
Pattison
Larkin
Allentown Republicans Hold Turner Hall Meeting
Republicans gathered at Allen town Turner Hall last night with speakers including John Robb H L Gournes Apsienat Postmaster Edwards and the Reverend providing remarks in a civic gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Turner Hall
Mesers
John Robb
H. L Gournes
Apsienat
Edwards
Sewer Pipe Makers Promote Profits Amid Brisk Trade
In town, several pipe manufacturers seek ways to boost earnings as sales stay active and prices remain low, indicating a brisk but competitive market for sewer pipe goods.
Bayne Returns Home to Vote for Delamater
Congressman Thomas M. Bayne returned from Washington and registered at the Schlosser. He said he was resting and came home to vote for Delamater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Bayne
Washington
Schlosser
Delamater
Extending Its Influence Five new lodges formed by Amalgamated Association
Five new lodges of the Amalgamated Association were organized on Saturday with chapters in Cleveland two locations, Benwood, Brilliant and Cuester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Cleveland
Benwood
Brilliant
Cuester
Car Brasses Ordered Here
Six hundred forty thousand pounds of freight car bushing have been ordered from an Allegheny firm by the Lafayette Car Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Lafayette Car Works
Echoes of the Political Fray
Councilman Holmes Miller of the eee ward backs the Republican Ropinson while Magister McKenna notes Pattison led by about 30 votes. Seventeenth Ward Independents head G T Herrick claim Pattison majority. Republicans barred from tickets for Pattison loyalty. Prohibition County Committee closed its campaign bills and paid debts. Amar sought Pattison money at Republican HQ and was redirected to the Fourteenth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ropinson
McKenna
Delamater
G. T. Herrick
Seventeenth Ward
Pattison
Republican County Committee
Aman
Prohibition
Prohibition County Committee
William Fiinn
Republican
Flinn
Fourteenth Ward
Mills Return to Coal as Gas Shortage Shakes Pittsburgh Mills
Pittsburg iron mills shift back to coal for boiling as natural gas supplies falter. Puddling and heating furnaces face capacity changes with several plants remodeling to coal while others rely on gas during limited hours. Officials note gas may persist in some heating units despite supply gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lindsay and McCutcheon
Pittsburg Forge and
Moorhead Bros. & Co
Sharpsburg
Howe, Brown & Co
Kensington
Lloyd, Sons & Co
Philadelphia Company
J. Painter Sons & Co
Oliver Brothers & Pours
Eagle
Sligo
Batley
Tanus
Keystone
Soho
Moorhead & McCleane
Wayne Mill
Brown & Co
Sable
Ting & Co
Juniata of Shoenberger Co
Equitable Company
Thirty-third Street
Carnegie Bros
Dame Nature
Stores hold firm as striking salesmen push demands
The article describes a prolonged labor dispute where local unions back striking salesmen against shop owners who refuse terms. Stores bring in outside workers and continue operations while owners urge customers to patronize unionized shops. Some firms sign the agreement for the first time, signaling broad resistance to the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades and Building Trades Councils
Gusky's
William de Wolfe
New York
Philadelphia
Jacob Kauffman
Pittsburg
Sol Cowen
Jackson
Liberty Street
Salemen
Boston Clothing Company
Beinman &Co
Salomen’s Assembly
Heedar
Indorsement of Strikers by Gilt Edge Lodge No 62
Gilt Edge Lodge No. 62 of the Switchmens Union adopted resolutions to support the Salesmens Assembly and boycott clothing houses with strikers' emblems. Edgar Thomson Steel Works set a new October output record of 31.30 tons, 2000 tons above previous highs, with Superintendent Schwab praising workers and sending 14 boxes of cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switchmens’ Union
Salesmens’ Assembly
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Schwab
Park brothers contract gas pipe from Wildwood field
They contract for an eight inch wrought iron pipe from the Wildwood field to their works. Estimated cost is 900000 dollars and the line will run several miles. Completion is expected by the first of December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Brothers
Wildwood
Landslide Cuts Gas Supply to Allegheny Mills
A major landslide at Crafton broke four gas mains feeding Allegheny, leaving all mills without gas. Philadelphia Gas Co deployed a large repair force, with about 80 feet of line damaged and repair efforts ongoing through Sunday night. Upper city retained some gas as crews redirected supply while lower Allegheny faced cold lunches and idle departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northside
Lower Allegheny
Allegheny
Crafton
Washington and
Murraysville
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Company
Public Works delays Stanton avenue repaving decision
The Committee on Public Works met yesterday and indefinitely postponed action on an ordinance to repave about two miles of Stanton avenue from Butler Street to Clearview Street. Holliday and Evans objected to spending on Stanton while other streets need funds. Ordinances recommended include grading and paving various streets and opening or severing several avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Works
Stanton Avenue
Butler Street
Clearview Street
Holliday
Dr. Evans
Frances
Fifty-fourth
Blair
Lytle
Moorewood Avenue
Elysian Street
Frances Street
Whittier Street
Lorimer Avenue
Maypie Street
Fifth Avenue
Erre Street
Pair of men in street brawl leads to gunfire outside hotel
Outside the Red Lion Hotel George Armstrong and Thomas Wright argued and fought. Wright drew a revolver and fired twice at Armstrong before fleeing. Armstrong was taken to Central station. Wright remained at large.
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George Armstrong
Thomas Wright
Red Lion Hotel
Wright
Armstrong
Central Station
Woman Dies on City Street in Suspected Heart Attack
Early yesterday morning Mrs. Lizzie Dalzell of Cyprea street collapsed and died while walking along Cellar street. Police report heart disease as the suspected cause. An unrelated classified line promotes a sale of blue chinchilla overcoats at five dollars each from P. C. C. C. Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Dalzell
Cyprea Street
Cellar Street
Prrtspurc Combination Clothing Company
Cor, Grant and Diamond Sis
the Court House
Bought a Stolen Horse Seeks Return to Owner
Frank Cowan of Oliver Brothers' mills Southside bought a horse from an unknown seller after asking his Salem father to buy one. O R Campbell of Salem claims the horse was stolen from his barn three weeks earlier and will present witnesses to prove ownership at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cowan
Oliver Brothers’ Mills
Southside
Salem
Cowan
O. R. Campbell
Campbell
Novel Fundraising Method At Southside Hospital Board Meeting
The Southside Hospital directors adopt a new fundraising plan by compiling a donor list and using a mailed envelope with a subscription form. The postmaster stamps the envelope as it circulates, each return recording the contributor’s amount. The process has already begun and the envelope fills with stamps as more names pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Hospital
Enis
Boy From Matamoras Seeks Mother in Pittsburg Mixup
Elmer Griffin, about 12, was sent from Matamoras to Pittsburg aboard the steamer Ben Hur to meet his mother on the Southside. She cannot be found and is not listed in city directories. Police at the Twenty-Eighth Ward station investigate the mysterious case as the bright child waits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Griffin
Chief Jones to be heard on charges investigation order
At the Allegheny Fire Committee meeting a motion to form a five member committee to investigate charges against Chief Jones was adopted. The panel will meet next Friday to review the case and determine next steps. Arthur Hunter moved to notify the Fire Alarm Superintendent to prohibit loafing in the battery room, which was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Fire Committee
Wertheimer
Inves
Jones
Friany Meeuwe
Arthur Hunter
Fire damages large East End building housing Wilson Bros grocers
Fire at the large East End building at 71 and 273 Frankstown avenue, occupied by Wilson Bros grocers, caused 91200 pounds damage. Hugh Wilson, a household goner, is named among the losses. The blaze was fully insured. A telegram from Middlesborough reports Norris Watts, shot in the mountains on cracker, expected to be released soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankstown Avenue
East End
Wilson Bros
Hugh Wilson
E. G. Darley
Middiesborough
Norris Watts
Body Brussels and lace curtains price surge warned
Eastern manufacturers report Body Brussels advances from 15 to 25 per yard with broader hikes ahead across all grades. The retailer holds 25 000 yards at old fall prices and 15 000 lace curtains, while noting the next invoice will cost 29 percent more and urging customers not to miss the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Theatre Rivalry Escalates Into Advertising War
Conflict between Hijou Theater and Grand Opera House managers spills into streets and stores. Bijou staff allegedly substituted posters accusing Grand Opera House actions. Gullick of Bijou claims self defense and vows legal action. Wilt of Grand Opera House threatens suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hijou Theater
Grand Opera House
Bijou Theater
Wilt
Superba
Bijou
Pera Houge
Gullick
Opera House
Galick
Ema
Messrs. Gulick & Co
Piano and musical instrument ad with variety items
An assortment of piano brands notably Hardman Krakauer and Vose praised for action durability and lifetime lasting value. Also ads for dress trimmings fabrics fur capes Republican political notes and mules with a mix of retailers and installment plans on Fifth Avenue and Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mextor & Horse
Fifth Avenue
Manning Visits City for New B&O Freight Depot Project
W T Manning formerly chief engineer of the Pittsburg division of the Baltimore and Ohio road arrived from Staten Island to oversee the construction of a new freight depot and yards. He outlined plans and will visit Pittsburg monthly until completion, while also building Staten Island terminals for the B&O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Manning
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Staten Ieland
Manning
Staten Island
Baltimore and Ohio
Blankets Of Many Colors Dominate Local Sale
A local listing highlights red gray white pink and blue blankets for sale offering a range of colors to suit any room. The item set attracts buyers seeking varied tones for bedding and décor.
Grand Army Annual Meeting Heads to Detroit
Detroit hosts the Grand Army annual meeting next summer as railroad agents push preparations. F. E. Randall of the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company will winter in Putney, saying his line will have boats ready to carry all the veterans traveling by the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Detroit
F. E. Randall
Detroit and Cleveland
Putsey
Election Day Wait Drags Down Hotel Trade
Hoteliers report sparse patronage as voters cast ballots. Hans Dover of the Duquesne notes business falls on election day, likening it to Thanksgiving or Christmas for quiet activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Dover
Duquesne
Three People Killed in Separate Roadside Incidents
A man, about 25, was killed on Junction road at the Baltimore and Ohio crossing with no identification. A woman, about 25, died near Clin ton siding on the Pitte bure Virginia and Charleston road wearing a coarse calico dress and two rings. A mill worker, possibly Martin Grantz, was seen near the scene as authorities investigated the gruesome killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittebure
Virginia
Charleston
Clinton Siding
Martin Grantz
Orsagahs Gace
Isa Noa
On Sale Today 475 Men's Cheviot Suits Filed
The Combination Clothing Company offers 475 men’s cheviot suits in single and double breasted sacks for this season. Each suit priced at 10 dollars. Located at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrripure
CrotHinGc Company
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts
the Court House
Exquisite Evening Silks at Jos. Horse & Co
A new evening crepe drap de Noctura showcased in crinkled Japanese crepes with hues of white cream and yellow at Jos. Horse & Co stores on Peon Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos. Horse & Co
Peon Avenue
Prices for Wool Blankets Across Styles and Sizes
The ad lists All-Wool Country-made Gray Blankets with bright borders at 4, 450 and soft Saxony Natural Wool blankets at 7 50 and 350 per pair.
Political advertising and notices flood the page
The snippet shows partisan voting appeals urging support for Republicans Pattison or Delamater and warnings against voting Democratic tickets. It mentions “The People's Store” and returns at Grand Central Rink, with unrelated product references to Bitters and clothing.
The Schools of Allegheny Update on Term Close
The first three school months of the Allegheny schools for the present term close this month. Attendance for this quarter determines the teacher apportionment. Increased pupil numbers at several schools require additional teachers. Enrollment stands at 12,560 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Bargain Linen Sale and Cabinet Photos Offer
A chaotic ad listing housekeepers remnants of table linens from 11 to 4 yards at quick sale prices. Includes cabinet photos offered at 100 per dozen with delivery. Also mentions a decorative gallery. Masonry address lines include Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scans & WaAxp
Fifth Avenue
Hueus & Hacke Ts
Sixth St
Inquest Petitions Filed On Sanity of Jones and Mateer
Inspector McAleese filed petitions for inquests into the sanity of John Jones and Goo Mateer who are confined in Central station. Jones resides in the city while Mateer is from McKeesport. The court will inquire into their cases and order disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
John Jones
Goo
Mateer
Central Station
Jones
McKeesport
Mishaps of a Day on Ohio Connecting Bridge
Three men Jerry Anderson Robert Boyd and James Cosgrove were badly hurt when a scaffold broke 50 feet above the Ohio Connecting Bridge. Cosgrove may have a broken back and Boyd suffered a broken arm and head cuts. Anderson escaped with a broken leg. Additional injuries scattered through Irwin and nearby areas including a 15 year old boy John Henry Hitchens critically injured after falling from a coal wagon and several other workers hurt in various incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Irwin
Jerry Anderson
Robert Boyd
James Cosgrove
Boyd
Cosgrove
Anderson
Frederick Thocke
D. Lutz & Song’ Brewery
Fietor Gist
Sterritt Sy Ord Noe
Lee Schaliman
Griver
John Henry Hitchens
Iiliam Wills
West Penu
E . M. H. Halk
Ft. Wi
John Kunsman
Ross Township
Wiese
Allegheny
I Y Prente
Important Sale of Netts and Flounces at Low Prices
The ad touts extremely low prices to close out odd styles and yardage. Netts and Flouncings go for 1 dollar a yard, with former prices up to 10 dollars. Gauzes Mousselines Mulls Tulles and Netts in new designs and rich tints plus French Flounces Veils including jet beauty spots and plain options.
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Suerman M. Stevens
Onaeles W
Haws
Alidiorman
Gedtrner Pattison
Jett
Ealit Gisteicn
Tneir
Euler
Laon
Tocha
Jons D. Wamson
Im, Sr
Demald
Friendship Council No
Panneydrania
Winkley Comheli
Sewickley
Stephen
Arden
Coopir
Shapp
Wo Ikens
EB Patton
Cotton
Fragk
A. von Hofen
Brust
Schlemes
Schvenot
W. KR. Erwin
W. M. Dbrynan
Drynan
Ue le Schidmpf
Republican Labor Slope
Tin Westin
Man IN
Blue
Aie Brown
Colonel Stone
Miles Humphries
McCleary Glee Club
Business and Politics
Grover Cleveland Democratic Society
Republican Meeting
T. Holmes Miller
Eee
Southside Institution
Matamoras
Chief Jones
Watts
Groetzinger's
Pisano
Reining & Wild's
Penn Age
Hucus & Hacke
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Horve & Warp
Capes
Rosenbaum Co
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Avenue
Edward
Groetz
NGER
Ussu
Biber & Caton
S OF
People's Store
Avenue
Grand Central Rink
California
Cas
Hornet
Lunatics
Soy Market Street
Jus. Horne
Penn Ave
LACE
Flouncines
S W
Horne & CO
KR. C. Milller
Third Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Third Presbyterian Church
Paling Spa
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