DisratcH Circulation Rates For Period Ending August 21 1585
Distribution figures for the Sunday edition of THE Disrarcu for three months ending August 21 2555 are listed with terms of dispatch. Postage is free within the United States. The paper offers daily and Sunday editions on various terms including per quarter per month and yearly rates. Carriers deliver by weekly rate with Sunday inclusion available. Pittsburg issue dated Tuesday Sept 3 158.
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A Happy Return of Malietoa to Samos
Dispatches describe Malietoa's welcome and the reconciliation between the former king and the current ruler Matania on Samoa. The account argues against German interference and hopes for an end to the long dispute as Samoan leaders regain stability and peace.
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Malietoa
Samos
Malictoa
Matania
Germany
Labor Day Observances Highlight Pittsburgh Labor Strength
The nation marked Labor Day with widespread displays by unions, but Pittsburgh showed less formal celebration. Banks and brokers observed the holiday most, while iron workers largely did not, illustrating varied local participation.
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Pittsburg
Two Views On Labor Condition From George And Gompers
The article contrasts Henry George and Samuel Gompers on labor progress. George argues no improvement, citing his unmet reform platform. Gompers contends improvement via Federation of Trades Unions growth, claiming evidence of better conditions despite identical premises.
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Henry George
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Mr. George
George
Hie
Federation of Trades Unions
Mr. Gompers
New York Urges Action Over General Grant Remains
The Washington Post pressures New York officials to move General Grant’s remains from Riverside to Arlington Cemetery and warns that family wishes must guide any decision while criticizing the city’s failure to honor pledges. It argues New York must show reliability before securing World’s Fair support.
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Washington Post
New York
General Grant
Riverside
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Reforms in Law Observed at National Bar Association Meeting
Reports from Chicago show the National Bar Association recognizing the need for legal reforms. The discussion hints at broader reforms beyond the specifics noted, with attention to the Supreme Court and its customary practice of deciding cases.
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National Bar Association
Chicago
Supreme Court of the
Call for broad reform of the judiciary and legal practice
The text argues five years' experience tests reform need and urges repeal of the 1867 judiciary act to restore 1793 limits. It notes state courts should decide many cases to ease U S Supreme Court congestion and insists on reducing delays, cutting hair-splitting rules, and ensuring prompt justice for common people.
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Trumbull
United States
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Will of William Thaw Creates Charities and a Coke Lands Trust
The will leaves about 20 million dollars to his family while disbursing roughly 4000000 to public charities. Major gifts go to Western University and Mission Boards with 220000 distributed among Pittsburgh institutions. A perpetual coke lands trust is created to lease lands for royalties, a new precedent in this country.
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William Thaw
Western University
Mission Boards
Pittsburg
Thaw
Webster
Misunderstanding Over Gas Supply In Buffalo And Pittsburgh
The Buffalo Natural Gas Fuel Company head Daniel O Day claimed gas could not rival coal in Buffalo or Pittsburgh. The piece contends his view is wrong for Pittsburgh where gas has profitable competition with coal, aided by local mills laying pipes to the gas field. Production extensions suggest long term gas stability.
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Daniel O'Day
Buffalo Natural Gas Fuel Company
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Hastings Undesired Burden in Gubenatorial Bid
An editorial protests Mayor Fitler’s support for Adjutant General Hastings’s governors bid. It argues the alliance risks harming Hastings by a secret pact aimed at advancing Fitler toward a U S Senate seat after Senator Cameron’s term. The piece contends Hastings was not consulted and warns of Cameron faction alienation.
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Hastings
Fitler
Adjutant General
Philadelphia
United States
Cameron
Hastings and Fitler clash in a comic political tide
The piece rails at Hastings and his foe Fitler as a sea drama unfolds with Hastings wanting to oust the Old Man of the Sea who won’t be removed. It also notes Rev. Thomas Harrison claiming he can live on one hundred dollars weekly, highlighting his quirky view of self denial.
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Hastings
Fitler
Bea
Sindbad
Thomas Harrison
Exposition Work Pause Amid Labor Day Observance
The Exposition project pauses for Labor Day with unions split over the halt. Anticipation grows that work will resume to recover lost time. The Southern press questions race riot rhetoric as disgraceful. Wharton Barker criticizes President Harrison and Quay. Pennsylvania Republican leaders urged to guide Barker away from Mugwump-like views.
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Wharton Barker
the American
Harrison
Quay
Pennsylvania
Brother Barker
Unusual News Snippets Stir Language and Policy Debates
A collage of oddities and opinions covers dividends on Eiffel Tower stock, debates over electrification terms for executions, a critique on poetry as a poverty feature, a Yorkville egg-eating experiment ending fatally, Chicago beef and railroad bias, and a mock historical take on Cleveland era seal fishing policy.
Notable Figures and Happenings Spark Regional News
Prominent figures travel and host activities from Paris to Washington. Julia Ward Howe’s daughter Maup Howe earns 21000 for a novel while Lonp Texarson recuperates and visits. Secretary Tracy tours the North and Cham- bered with Commodore Walker. Governor Gordon of Georgia to welcome Army reunion in Chattanooga. A story notes stockbroker Stockwell finding 24000 in bonds after poverty. Illinois women form a statue drive for Queen Isabella to honor Columbus era.
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Mr. Gladstone
Paris
Maup Howe
Julia Ward Howe
Lonp Texarson
Hoe
Surrey
Tracy
Washington
Commodore Walker
CarTain Samuel Perry
Robert Ray Hamilton
Atlantic City
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Jane
Gordon
Georgia
Soeiery
Army of the Cumberland
Chattanooga
Alpdeseb
Stockwell
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Wall Street
Ashe
M.D. Harter
Ohio
Harter
Ilinois
Columbus
Isabella
Spain
Mina
Santa Maria
Europe
Julia Holmes Sain
Catharine V. Waite
Fanny Dickinson
Crank Graham Dives Niagara Falls In Barrel Stunt
Crank Graham reportedly rode a barrel over Niagara Falls yesterday and survived the plunge. A barrel containing a live fool was recovered from the river minutes later as authorities investigated the stunt.
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The
New York Herald
Crank Graham
Niagara Falls
Allegheny River Bathers and Hypnotic Therapy Debate
The Allegheny River near Sixth Street and Union Bridge shows polluted water with visible refuse and sewage, yet about a hundred youths bathe there on hot days, using shoals and islands as gathering spots. The piece mentions Christian science quackery and the Paris Hypnotic Congress naming psychotherapie, noting debates over mind healing and medical legitimacy. It ends with theater weather woes and dim lights from a season started too early.
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Allegheny River
Sixth Street
Union Bridge
Allegheny
Kicking Colored Politicians in D C Over Appointments
A telegram from Washington reports dissatisfaction among District of Columbia colored politicians with Harrison era appointments. They target Recorder of Deeds Trotter and Police Superintendent for alleged bias against black applicants, while P M Rose is praised for merit based decisions. Meetings planned to discuss support for a colored School Board candidate amid broader push for Republican alignment.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Harrison
Trotter
Recorder of Deeds
Cleveland
P. M. Rose
Profitable Mouse Hunt Near Williamstown Recoveries
Two boys George Gordon and James Sweetenham aged 14 and 15 found nearly £4000 stolen from the royal mail steamer Iberia. They traced the money by following a mouse to a hidden hole under Williamstown platform. Police recovered 3742 sovereigns from multiple spots, with four of five bars located.
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San Francisco
Melbourne
Williamstown
Royal Mail
Iberia
Pier
George Gordon
James Sweetenham
Gordon
Soverel
Army Shifts Order Abandon Forts Laramie Hays Lyon
Major General Schofield with Sec Proctor approval announces withdrawals from Fort Laramie Wyoming Fort Hays Kansas and Fort Lyon Colorado. Posts to be abandoned with troops reassigned by division commanders. A infantry regiment moves from Missouri or Platte to Texas Department. Division Missouri to issue coordinating orders at earliest practicable time.
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Schofield
Washinnaton
Proctor
Fort Laramie
Wyo. T
Fort Hays
Kan
Fort Lyon
Col
The
Platte
Stauion
Texas
Division of
Archbishop Riordan Faces Declining Health In San Francisco
In San Francisco on September 2, reports say Archbishop Riordan is in failing health. He has convened a bishops conference to select three candidates to be sent to the Pope for approval as coadjutor.
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San Francisco
Riordan
Ohio Democrats oppose third term by nominating Campbell
The Ohio Democrats oppose the third term idea and nominated Mr. Campbell who has just completed his third term in Congress.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ohio
Campbell
Congress
Deaths of a Day in Marshall Illinois and Kansas City Pioneer
Dr J H Hagen aged 51 died Saturday night in Marshall Illinois after a long illness born in North Hero Vermont 1700 he joined a town guard during the War of 1810 and sailed with Perry to the Niagara later wounded J A McCoy aged 78 died in Kansas City Missouri a West pioneer who moved from Vincennes Indiana in 1880 He helped survey Fort Leavenworth and is survived by family in his hometowns
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Bird Flagship
Lawrence
Niagara
J. A. McCoy
Kansas City
J. ©. McCoy
Vincennes
Ind
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Notable Passings Reported in Brief Notices
A telegram from Youngstown reports Hugh Wallace Armstrong aged 7 and Raul V. Ra here a resident of the city died after a brief illness. The obituaries note Master Mason affiliations and local connections with Viola Grave and New York. John A. Greene, a well known newspaper man, died at his residence in Mayide Long Island. N. W. Edwards of Brangingfield Illinois died September 2 in his 60th year.
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Disiatoh
Youngstown
Hugh Wallace Armstrong
Pears
Pearss
Viola Grave
Eniean
New Yor
John A. Greene
Mayaide, Long
N. W. Edwards
Brringfield, Ill
N. W. Kawents
New Guinea Explored by Governor McGregor Force
From San Francisco a B Advices report states Sir William McGregor, governor, completed an ascent to about 18 12 feet in New Guinea, finding a mountainous, largely unexplored region with friendly natives, scarce tables or native warlike tools, and several plant and animal discoveries including yellow rhododendrons, a dust brown bear like animal, new birds, and milk white butterflies.
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San Francisco
New Guinea
William McGregor
German New Guinea
Owen Stanley
Sage von Mueller
Mount Victoria
Goodwin
Berlin
Senator Kenna Angers Washington Clerks Over Civil Service
A published interview with Senator Kenna during his Washington visit provoked anger among Interior Department clerks by mocking civil service laws. Clerks warn of stronger action if such insults recur, urging Congress to repeal the civil service protections. The remarks frame confrontations between politicians and government staff and hint at retaliation for perceived slights.
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O- Atch
Washington
Kenna
Civil Service Law
Interior Department
Congress
Powderly Calls Workers to Embrace World Fair
T. V. Powderly urges American workers and labor organizations to actively support the 1892 World's Fair in Paris, framing it as a pivotal public lesson that will shape future history and mark the rise of industry. He argues the event offers unique opportunities for labor to influence and celebrate progress in electricity and industrial advancement.
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T. V. Powderly
New York World
Paris
Europe
America
Prophecy of Death Fulfilled as Father and Son Die
An old New Prinaperrera report notes ex-Judge W. B. Brown dies after his son Frank Brown, who had predicted their joint passing, dies three hours later. Frank reportedly signed his wish by raising his hand and dying beside his father, both aged 84 and 46 respectively.
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Prinaperrera
W. B. Brown
Frank Brown
Frank
Eastern shipments decrease to 10,570 tons from Chicago seaboard
Central Traffic Association reports last week shipments of floor grain and provisions from Chicago to the seaboard totaled 10,570 tons, down from 17,079 the prior week and 17,208 a year ago. Vanderbilt lines handled 62.3 percent, Pennsylvania lines 27.8 percent, Chicago and Grand Trunk 17.7, and Baltimore and Ohio 8.2.
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Chicago
Seaboard
Central Traffic Association
Vanderbilt Lines
Pennsylvania Lines
Chicago and Grand Trunk
Baltimore and Ohio
Alsace-Lorraine Reinforcement Plan Reported
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes a decision to largely increase the German military force in Alsace-Lorraine, attributed to the enthusiasm stirred by Emperor William during his visit. The item reflects contemporary geopolitical tensions and German strategic posture.
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Cincinnat
Commercial Gazette
William
Alsace-Lorraine
The Mountebank at the Theater Review
A tepid crowd attends the five act drama The Mountebank with Mr. Warde as a strong tragicizing lead. The plot follows a wife of a strolling player seeking luxury for a sick daughter and the noble kin who plot to separate her from the mountebank husband. The play lurches from domestic humor to tragedy, culminating in a clear climactic moment. Miss Gertie McGill shines as Henri, Stella Rees shows tragedy depth, William Stuart grows, and Wilfred Clarke impresses in comedy as Fanfaronade. The production may suffer from heat and uneven pacing but showcases solid acting and a notable tragic turn.
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Mr. Warde
Helphegor
Parennis Ben Sene
Gertie McGill
Henri
Fine Feathers shines Lizzie Evans in weak but charming role
Little Lizzie Evans delivers bright energy in the new play Fine Feathers as Nellie Merriden, a farmer's daughter heiress. The production benefits from lively performers and a few amusing situations, though the cast includes a miscast lead and songs lacking tune.
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Lizzie Evans
Nellie Merriden
Priene
Mr. Rard
Harry Wilson
Harwise
Luke M Merriden
Farmer
Illam Blaisdell
Wally Hawtone
Harris Theater Offers Standing Room Only Evening
Pete Baker headlines a popular show with The Emigrant in a bright new dress drawing two large crowds. The cast includes Bakar in voice and dance, Miss Morosiat, Miss Cecil Clay, E Hines, Lisette, and Little Wene. Costumes are bright and costly.
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Starr
Pete Baker
Mr. Bakar
Morosiat
Brown
Cecil Clay
E. Hines
Earle Hemimaten
Little Wene
Davene's Allied Attractions Draw Big Vaudeville Turnout
The Davene home of variety packed twice yesterday as William Davene and Mile offered acrobatics. Acts by Larry and Ligsie Smith Lawlor and Thornton George Nash on bicycles and Ward with L provided engaging humor, delivering a strong vaudeville bill.
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Davene
William Davene
Larry
Ligsie Smith
Lawlor
Thornton
George Nash
Ward
Curio Hall Shows Draw at Casino Museum and World’s Museum
The Casino Museum features a large programme in its curio hall and theater drawing much attention. The World’s Museum advertises The Mascot opera and many curios including Che Mah the Chinese dwarf and Dr. De Little the spiritualist. Mrs Jen ness Miller to lecture on Dress at Grand Opera House Thursday afternoon with high demand for seats in Pittsburgh.
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Casino Museum
The
World's Museum
Che Mah
Dr. de Little
Spiritualist
Federal Street
Allegheny
Jenness Miller
Grand Opera House
Remarkable Whisky Bill In Unusual Kansas Suit
William Olden a Kansas City saloon keeper sues 8 B Ryland for $1448 covering 283 gallons whisky 35 bottles beer 15 growlers and 6 beers. The case spans August 1887 to March 1889 with large post abstinence weeks and includes groceries fuel and ice in the charges. The suit is filed in Circuit Court and notes most charges are whisky and beer.
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Kansas City
William Olden
B. Ryland
Kansas Line
Olden
Ryland
Cears
Growler
Harrison Acknowledges Two Appointments in Montana and Venezuela
Derr Park Mo September 2 President Harrison made two appointments today George O Eaton of Montana to be Surveyor General of Montana and John Little of Ohio to be Commissioner on behalf of the United States in the Venezuelan Claims Commission The latter has accepted and will be in Wash Lp at the meeting tomorrow The President and Mrs Harrison took their usual drive in the afternoon to Oakland Colonel Vernon of Baltimore and James A Waymire of San Francisco made social calls upon the ident
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Derr Park
Harrison
George O. Eaton
Montana
John Little
Ohio
United States
Oakland
Vernon
Baltimore
James A. Waymire
San Francisco
American Tourists Returning
New York reports 1,004 cabin passengers and 802 steerage passengers arriving today, totaling 1,806 travelers. The article notes tourists form a disproportionate share of arrivals in the six hours ending at now.
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New York
Emblems and Wind Shift From Mexican Goddess Statues
A New York World note reports the Teltec statue of the Goddess of Water moving from Mexico to Washington DC. The piece suggests the Goddess of Wind would better suit the center of legislative oratory as an emblem. The New York Tribune comments on the county fair season and Governor Hill’s actions to appeal to the grangers.
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New York World
Teltec
Mexico
Washington, D. C
The
New York Tribune
Governor Hill
Malta Island Soil and Strategic History Through Centuries
The narrative traces Malta’s calcareous island surface and artificial soil used for crops. It recounts Roman and medieval control, Knights of Malta, and 18th century sieges culminating in British possession after French occupation and Maltese resistance following the Nile campaign.
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Sicily
Knights of
Malta
Nile
of Valetta
The Car of Joggernaut in Bengal India Explored
A letter to the Beaver editor describes Joggernaut town in Bengal near Cuttack with 80 000 residents, its holy temple complex, sacred inclosures, and a towering chariot festival. It notes March rites, mass pilgrimages, reverence for Tul Krishna, and a temple cost estimated over 2 000 000 dollars.
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Beaver
Joggernaut
India
Krishna
Vishnu
Siva
Subhadra
Telephone Talk Answers From Pittsburg Readers
A reader asks what a man who stuffs birds is called and whether sound can be heard through a telephone receiver. A taxidermist joke is noted and the station responds that a normally used telephone yields an indistinct sound rather than clear listening.
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the Dispatch
Pittsssurg
Pittsburg
How Albert Edward Became Prince of Wales
A reader from Allegheny asks whether the Prince of Wales title is inherited or conferred by Parliament since birth. The answer notes the title belongs by birth to royal blood, held by younger sons only as long as another title isn’t conferred, with daughters styled as princesses. a patent could create a Prince of Wales.
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Prince of Wales
Albert Edward
Allegheny
England
Test of Deflective Armor Turret at Annapolis
A Navy test on Wednesday at Annapolis will fire seven shots from an eight inch breechloader at a deflective armor turret designed by Chief Engineer Clark. The four inch thick turtle back turret may be used on future ships if it withstands the shot sequence and is not penetrated.
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Washington
Annapolis
Clark
Navy
Navy Department
Congress
Naval Advisory Board
Bureau of
American woman sells German count for eight thousand dollars
An American woman reportedly received eight thousand dollars for her marriage to a German count, a sum intended to encourage other American women with titles to consider similar arrangements. The remark notes that few could expect such a favorable outcome.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Striking Curiosities and Oddities Across Towns
A Bolivar man displays a shell with a relief sunflower marking a hen egg. A Berkley Springs wheel-shaped stone once used by James Hamsey sits before the Court House. A Lehigh Valley dog and rat are found together in Manheim. A Harborcreek farmer’s guest writes to his sister claiming to be her drowned brother. A Akron dentist treats toothache with rubbed lard. A Youxeston man loses a gold piece swallowed by a toad. the toad dies and money is recovered.
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James Hamsey
Allen District
Court House
Berkley Springs
W. Va
Curious Condensations From a Local Page
A rapid, mixed bag of notes touches on a Kansas City wedding, aging figures, a drunken debate on cigarettes, Grant’s cottage preservation, blackbird roosts in Washington State, astonishing ocean depths, and a snake charming tale with a hen laying a snake-patterned egg. The piece strings odd facts and curiosities into a single column snapshot.
Glass protection and social quick wits in old papers
A collage of humorous snippets from various newspapers featuring quips about landlords, gossips, travelers, and a legal joke. The text includes dialogue on glass protection, a Kansas City ball ground query, and a March catalog remark, ending with a verse about love, bills, and rent.
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Ofice
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Tribune Building
Reforms IN Law
Eiffel Tower
Alls
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Bernheim
J. H. Hazen
Senator Kenna
Walker Blaine
State Department
Department
WII
Long Branch
Chicaco
Supreme Council of the American Legion of Honor
Law Committee
Washinerton
Postoffice Department
Euthosthemood Arms
Bijou Theater
Harris” Theater
Harry Williams’ Academy
Joggarnaut
Charles Duprow
Bolivar
Jefferson County
Allentown
Harvey Granit
Manheim
Harborcreek
Erie
Ax Akron Man
Youxestons
Coupln Ware
le A Drwgeanre
Resi Widl
Poet Areata
Henry Glats
Louisville
Mary Imhausen
Lara Pein Og
Drexel
Mount McGregor
Grant
Blackbirds
Inl
Thomazin
Harmada Islands
Pacific Ocean
Japan
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Sandwich Islands
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Schaler de Buol
Galena
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Boston
Sone
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Terre Haute
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Mirandy
Detroit Prez Press
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Verry
Inez
Kearney
Detroit Journal
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