Packer's Strike Sparks Violent clashes at Stock Yards
At Chicago's stock yards a large crowd of nonunion workers faced strikes with police and Illinois National Guard reinforcements. Scuffles and assaults broke out injuring several. two men, Pat Collins and Mike Sullivan, were jailed for assault. Oakley nearly died before officers intervened. fines of $100 each were imposed on those arrested.
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Carriaco
Itt
Fowler
Illinois National Guard
Eputy
Pat Collins
Mike Sullivan
Armory
Henry Sharp
Wm. Oakley
Thirty-eighth
Laurel
Armour’s
Oakley
Flannigan
McGraw
Donovan Survives Bridge Leap After Night in Ice
In Burrato New York Donovan spent a troubled night after leaping from a suspension bridge yesterday. He endured chest injuries from the water impact and groaned at times in pain. Doctors warn that pneumonia or pleurisy from exposure in the icy water poses the greater danger rather than the chest injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrato
N. Y
Donovan
Priest Attacked by Insane Bohemian at Mass
PittssureH Nov 8 Rev Fattier Kiowver pastor of St Philomena's Catholic Church was assaulted in the pulpit by an insane Bohemian, the man striking him behind the ear and knocking him down. Keestratrom to be sent to a lunatic asylum. Rev Kiovter not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittssureh
Fattier Kiowver
St. Philomena’s Catholic Church
Tne Keestratrom
Keestratrom
Klowter
Wanderer rescues man and boy from New York schooner wreck
The Wanderer arrived in New Orleans on Saturday and reports rescuing a man named Francis Brown and a boy from the wreck of the New York schooner Azelda. The vessel foundered off Rustan after starting from Mobile in a yawl. The captain and five crew members who initiated the wreck are believed to be cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Wanderer
Fancis Brown
Azelda
New York
Mobile
Rustan
Double Drowning in Pushaw Pond Near Bancro
The body of Dr. Gardner of Silver City New Mexico was found in Pushaw Pond yesterday. He was about thirty five and leaves a widow in Silver City. It is believed another man who accompanied him is missing and presumed drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Belue
Bartholdi
Moravian
Philadelphia
Joseph Worrell
State returns show Democrats ahead in most counties
In 84 of 114 counties reporting, Democrat ticket plurality totals 41 779. Opposition gains one Senate seat. Democrats gain eight House members but lose 17, giving opposition a net gain of nine seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Senate
House
Revenue Cutter Manhattan Reaches Greenpoint
Peter Barrett chief of the Revenue Marine Bureau reports telegram from A E Bateman of New York confirming the revenue cutter Manhattan has safely arrived at Greenpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa'neton
Peter Barrett
Revenue Marine Bureau
Treasury Department
A. E. Bateman
New York
Manhattan
Greenpoint
Ferrible Sea Jump From Bridge To Niagara Falls
Lawrence Donovan of New York jumped from a suspension bridge near the center, 190 feet down, landed in the river, was rescued, and is not seriously hurt. Doctors say the ribs and bruises will heal in days. He vows to jump again for large sums and mentions future jumps at Rochester and the Whirlpool Rapids.
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Nuceara Falls
N. Y
Lawrence Donovan
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Prof
Haley
Drew
Buffalo
Breezel House
Anne
United States
Canada
Brooklyn
Genessee Falls
Rochester
Sam Patch
Timbers Fall in Colmbus Fatal Train Yard Accident
A singular accident at Columbus Indiana killed Lake Weaver and crushed Milt Robinson as a derrick timber rope caught by a smokestack snapped and fell onto five workers. Charles Whipker William Pennison and others were seriously injured. The disaster occurred as four trains approached the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colmbus
Ind
Columbus, Inc
Lake Weaver
Milt Robinson
Seymour
Charles Whipker
Wm. On
Wm. Pennison
Robinson Will E
An Empty Honor Declined by President Cleveland
Boston November 7 President Cleveland has asked Harvard College not to confer the LL D degree on him and it will not be given. The reasons are not stated but the action spares Harvard from slighting the President or breaking the rule against conferring degrees on public men set when General Butler became governor of Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cleveland
Harvard College
Harvard
B. F. Butler
Massachusetts
Chicago Milk Cows to be Examined Citywide
Curiaco Nov 7 authorities will inspect every milk producing animal in Chicago, including those owned by dealers and private citizens. Several cows housed in affluent homes have been found exposed to disease, prompting the widen inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eleven Inches of Snow Paralyzes Wilkes Barre Area
The first snow of the season began at noon in Wilkes Barre, Pa, lasting three hours. Snow persisted on Glen Summit six miles away where reports say eleven inches fell on the level, creating heavy winter conditions.
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Wilkes Barre
Glen Summit
Enforcements of the Sunday Law Stir La Crosse
La Crosse Wisconsin November 8 The city is in an uproar over Sunday law enforcement with telegraph and telephone companies ordered to remain closed from Saturday through Monday causing disruption and public debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Croise
Micn
Confederate Monument Arrives At Gettysburg Battlefield
A Confederate monument marking the Second Maryland Infantry position from the July 2, 1863 clash arrived in Gettysburg Pa and was set in place. The monument will be dedicated November 19, and it is the first Confederate monument erected on the battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettys Bureé
Maryland
Eloped With the Coachman
Miss Sarah Comstock, twenty two, daughter of a New York broker, elopes with her father's colored coachman in an early 20th century urban romance report.
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New York
Sarah Comstock
California claimant arrested for pension fraud in New York
It was the California claimant, not Arthur Orton, who was arrested in New York for fraudulently obtaining a pension recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Arthur Orton
Death from Bursting Fly-Wheel at Milwaukee Cement Works
Edward Hinton aged 17 was killed when a fly-wheel burst at the Milwaukee Cement Company's works in Milwaukee on November 8. The death is reported as a workers accident with a young life lost at the factory site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukett
Edward Hinton
Milwaukee Cement Company
Indian leader Traidel Locks dies by own hand
Fr Ezroca Mont Nov 8. Traidel Locks a prominent Cheyenne Indian has shot himself to death. Indigestion was the stated cause. The incident occurred in Mont and he was noted as a leading figure among Cheyenne interests.
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Ezroca
Mont
Traidel Locks
McGill wins Minnesota by 2314 in state returns
St. Paul Minn Nov 8 The Pioneer Press reports official statewide returns by wire with McGill holding a 2314 vote lead over his opponent across all counties in Minnesota.
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St. Paut, Minn
The
Pioneer Press
McGill
Damp Morning at Boarding House Sparks Tense Exchange
A Detroit Free excerpt describes a damp morning remark by a boarding house proprietor and Fogg’s sharp reply about settling board. The proctor, dampened mood, declares cannot wait any longer, and the scene ends with a tense exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogg
Detroit
Earth Tremors Rattle South Carolina Schools
A heavy earthquake struck Columbia South Carolina at 12 20 p m local time causing panic in several schools especially Bethel Colored School where children were trampled and plaster fell. The quake lasted about forty seconds with loud roars and was felt as far as Savannah and Charlottesville with limited damage reported to brick walls and chimneys.
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Bethel Church Colored School
Summerville
Savannah
Chburg
Occut
Co.umbia
Atrocious assault with fire in Chicago domestic incident
Fragmentary article describes a Chicago household dispute at 206 Washing floor where a man Frederick Roberts allegedly attacked his wife and child after a divorce. Fire set to her clothes spread to the floor. a neighbor helped extinguish flames though the woman suffered injuries to an arm and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Rushton
Frederick Roberts
Witness Reports Haddock Murder Nearby Shot From Bridge
James Juhl a Danish witness returned from Norfolk Nebraska to Sioux City on November 5 to testify in the Haddock murder case He said he saw the fatal shot and described two men who passed him toward the brewery He gave no names and defense attorneys hold a written statement they say favors their side Juhl was locked up and not accused of any part in the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddock
Srorux City
James Juhl
Norfolk
Neb
Marshal Shanley
Juhl
Sioux City
Late Election Returns Show House Party Split
Washington reports that among 324 members Republicans hold 153, Democrats 167, and Knights of Labor candidates four. Democrats lead by twelve over Republicans and six in overall opposition. Rhode Island may add a Republican. total could rise to 154 for Republicans. Two Labor winners are Democrats and will join the Democratic caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Knights of Labor
Rhode Island
House of Representaves
Judge Johnson Resigns from Ohio Supreme Court
Columbvus Ohio November 5 Judge Johnson resigns today with a letter dated November 4 1886 to Governor Foraker stating he resigns as Judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio effective at the end of the current judicial quarter or as soon as a successor can be qualified. includes formal closing by W W Johnson Dean Snr I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbvus
Johnson
Tronton
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Republican Wins and Narrow Margin in Elections
From latest returns Cincinnati reports Robinson in the race for Secretary of State with a roughly 11 000 plurality. In Kentucky Seventh District a candidate for Congress holds a three vote lead. John G Carlisle in Kentucky Sixth District shows a 766 majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Robinson
Congress
John G. Carisle
Kentucky
Dynamite Gun Cruiser Deal Reported in New York
Charles A Cramp traveled from Philadelphia and reportedly secured an agreement with the Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Company. His firm would accept Secretary Whitney's contracted plan for a dynamite gun cruiser authorized by Congress last winter. The ship is to reach twenty knots, mount three dynamite guns, fire a 200 pound shell at least a mile every two minutes, and cost no more than 350000. If not met, contractors must refund the 000 peon. Bonds totaling that amount must be filed before work begins.
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New York
Charles A. Cramp
Philadelphia
Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Company
Whitney
Congress
An Apache Chief Ends His Flight at Fort Marion
Mangus head chief of the Chiracahua Apaches and his party traveled by train toward Fort Marion Florida. While in Colorado he leapt from the car window and fled briefly before recapture. He then stabbed himself multiple times with a knife and injured his interpreter during the encounter. The train left with all but the interpreter aboard, who would follow that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mangus
Fort Marion
Fla
Colorado
Strikig
Fogg
Boston Transcript
Washington
Herr Strauss
Hans
Captain Joy Captured in Begley Shooting Case
Curriaco reports Captain Frank Joy who led the Pinkerton special police in the recent packing-house strike shooting of Terrence Begley has been captured. He was placed in the county jail awaiting grand jury action and an attempt for bail may occur tomorrow.
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Curriaco
Frank Joy
Pinkerton Special
Terrence Begley
Courthouse Fire in Lancaster Destroys County Records
The Lancaster New Hampshire courthouse housing county offices burned this morning. Fire origin unknown but suspected gas explosion followed by flames from doors and roof. All records and papers were destroyed. Building loss around 20000 dollars with 10000 dollars insured.
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Lancaster
N. H
Central Labor Union campagn committee weighs new party plan
In New York on November 4 the Central Labor Union Campaign Committee discussed forming a permanent political organization. A call will soon go to districts for delegates to an early convention to form a new party that will actively canvass the 1883 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Labor Union Campagn
Montreal Special Says Hoke Bank Cashier Arrested in Chicago
John F. Hoke once Peoria bank cashier, alias Geo Hanna, arrested in Chicago. He admits embezzling 172000 dollars and claiming losses from grain speculation. Witnesses from Peoria and extradition papers expected Friday.
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Curiaco
Montreal
John F. Hoke
Peoria
Chicago
Geo Hanna
So Near and Yet So Far
Erastus Nolis, a noted burglar, finished his second Joliet prison term and was about to exit when Chief Lawler of the Indiana police arrested him at the door on an Indiana governor requisition, where several old charges against him linger.
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Jolliet, Iun
Erastus Nolis
Joliet
Lawler
Ferre Haute
Ind
Indiana
October fire losses exceed ten-year average by half
New York November 4 The loss by fire in the United States and Canada for October was 12,000,000, 50 percent more than the ten year average. This raises the total for ten months of 1886 to 95,000,000 in fire waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yo
United States
Canada
Relative of Governor Foraker Killed in Kansas quarrel
Adam Head, a relative of Governor Foraker and a local farmer and politician, was shot dead by Wat Chilson after a critical quarrel in Sautha Kansas. Both men were prominent locals, and Head hailed from the area.
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Foraker
Sautha
Kan
Adam Head
Wat Chilson
Head
Mormon Elders Enticing Women Are Ducked by Farmers
In Eckville Pennsylvania on November 4 two Mormon elders Ettig and Blasng were caught by angry Lambeth's lime kilns farmers while enticing young women to join their church. They were ducked and cowhidted and driven away from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EckvIL_te, Pa
Ettig
Blasng
Lambeth
Bulgarian appeals to Gladstone for Bulgarian independence
One Bulgarian minister wrote to the London Times Vienna correspondent asking Mr. Gladstone to again urge support for Bulgaria's independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
London
London Times
Vienna
Gladstone
Death of Prince De Lynar Reported From Berlin
A cablegram from Berlin announces Prince De Lynar has died Tuesday night. He married a daughter of Hon. Geo. H. Parsons, of Columbus Ohio.
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Prince de Lynar
Columsus, O
Berlin
Geo. H. Parsons
Boiler Explosion On Steamer G. D. Dale Causes Two Drownings
Cincinnati November 7. On the steamer G. D. Dale traveling from Moscow Ohio to Cincinnati the boiler exploded near Dayton Kentucky. Deck hands Hardesty and Roy Taylor jumped overboard and were drowned. Forty passengers escaped uninjured.
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Cincinnati
G. D. Dale
Moscow
Dayton
Hardesty
Roy Taylor
Grant Relics Delivered to National Museum for Exhibition
The Grant relics bequeathed by the Van derbilt estate have been delivered to the Superintendent of the National Museum for placement on exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vanderbilt
National Museum
Smithsonian scholar seeks 250000 for new buildings
Washington report notes Prof. Baird of the Smithsonian Institute urges Congress to appropriate 250000 dollars for construction of new buildings. The appeal is framed as a upgrade to the institution's facilities to expand research and public programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baird
The
Smithsonian Institute
Congress
Blackleg Strikes Shelby County Cattle Herd
Shelbyville Illinois November 7. David Hudson of Shelby County reports seven head of fine cattle lost to blackleg disease, marking a local livestock health concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Shelbyville
Ilt
David Hudson
Shelby Count
Cashier Balkstont Vanishes With 20000 Missing
San Francisco reports Wellsargo Express Co cashier Charles W Balkstont has disappeared since November 1 leaving 20000 unaccounted for. Police believe he is en route to Canada via Victoria British Columbia. His wife remains in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chas. W. Balkston
Wellsargo Express Co
Canada
Victora
B. C
New York
Russian Senator to govern Bulgaria after finance minister resigns
From St. Petersburg comes the report that M Geschoff the Minister of Finance has resigned. The Czar intends to entrust Bulgaria's administration to Russian Senator Sojanowski until a prince is duly elected.
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Sorta
M. Geschoff
M'nister
St. Petersburg
Bulgaria
Sojanowski
Astronomers Discover New Asteroids 262 and 263
Boston reports a cable message from the Association of Europea Astronomers announcing Dr Palisa's discovery of asteroids 262 and 263. Both bodies are listed at the twelfth magnitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
Association of Europea
Palisa
Gatling Gun Purchases Favored by Dominion Militia
Ottawa November 5 Gen Middleton head of Dominion militia reports Gatling guns should be bought to equip each infantry school. After reviewing the American weapon he believes it could be serviceable in militia hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Middleton
Dominion
Pinkerton agent E M Lance arrested in Bigley murder
Curcaco reports the arrest of Pinkerton employee E M Lance on charges of complicity in the murder of Terrene Bigley who was shot after the stockyard strike ended. The incident ties Lance to the recent violence surrounding the labor clash.
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Curcaco
Pinkerton
E. M. Lance
Terrene Bigley
Stockards
Business Failures Across Nations Decline This Week
New York Nov 5 The seven day total of business failures in the United States stands at 171 with Canada at 15, totaling 186. This compares with 215 the prior week and 198 the week before. Most failures this week are reported from the Southern and Western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Unite States
Canada
London Storm Floods Lake District Causing Cattle Loss
A rare storm cloud burst over the Lake District in England inflicting historic damage in a single locality. The deluge destroyed property and caused significant cattle losses among farmers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lake District
England
Fifth Death Sentence for Gayer Hangs on December 10
Robert A. Gayer, a colored man from St. Louis, was sentenced to be hanged on December 10 for the killing of William Evans committed years ago. This marks the fifth time he has received a death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Robert A. Gayer
Wm. Evans
Gayer
Apache Children Arrive at Carlisle Indian School
Thirty seven Apache Indian children arrived at the Indian Training School in Carlisle Pennsylvania today. They were part of the Apache band captured by General Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlislee
Miles
First Prize for Trotting Stallions at National Show
King k owned by Caton Stock Farm of Chicago won the first prize for trotting stallions at the National Horse Show held on New Years Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King K
Caton Stock Farm
Chicago
General Garcia de la Cadena Shot for Treason Report
City sources on Nov 4 report General Garcia de la Cadena has been shot for high treason. The claim involves a dramatic action against a prominent military figure amid unsettled political tensions in Mexico City. Further details were not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Garcia de la Cadena
Tragic Jump From Olathe Woman Hits Home
Mrs Susan Cousine of Olathe Kansas visiting her mother Mrs Margaret Caldwell at Avion jumped into a cistern and died about a half hour later. The woman left a husband and one child. The incident is attributed to mental aberration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avion, I.x
Susan Cousine
Olathe
Kan
Margaret Caldwell
Eastern Europe Defense By Sword Declared By Leaders
Vienna dispatch reports Austrian Prime Minister von Tisza and Hungarian official Herr Smolka agreeing to defend Eastern European interests with force. They emphasized unity of Austria and Hungary in pursuing security through military means amid ongoing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
von Tisza
Herr Smolka
Eastern
Europe
The Concert Wardrobe of a District Evening
A humorous sketch set in a concert hall recounts a young man and his companion critiquing performers, noting hats and gossip while a pianist, singers, and a violinist incite mixed reactions. The scene includes a brought on bystanders, a mock flirtation, an oyster supper tease, and a final dash to the street as the narrator drifts into daydreams.
Empress Dowager to govern jointly with Emperor of China
The Emperor, fourteenth year old, will share power with the Empress Dowager until age twenty. Petitions must be sent in duplicate, one for the Emperor and one for the Empress. The Empress Dowager, though not the boy's mother, has proven an effective ruler, and the plan is approved by Imperial Princes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Prince Chun
Mazachester
Notable Humors and Marriages Across the Nation
A mix of brief notices: Miss Heaven confirmed at Uney aland by the Bishop of Exeter. Lt Greely declares Arctic adventures over. Samuel B. McCullach found in Montana hiding as Samuel Brown. Mrs Gould’s cook wife jokes about breakfast at Delmonico’s. John D. Taylor’s large railroads check noted. Captain M Lancaster honored by China. A Birmingham escape from Pratt Mines via a wire rope. American humor market decline cited. Nellie Nevada Moore adopts male dress for comfort in Swissvale. Phil Armur helps a porter read, now Oberlin student. Two veterans wed Virginia ladies near Appomattox, a double ceremony.
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Miss Heaven
Uney Aland
Exeter
Greely
Arctic
North Pole
Y. Sun
Samuel B. McCullach
Wheeling
Montana
Samuel Brown
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Press
M. ¥. Lancaster
Belfast
Imperial Mandate of China
Pratt Mines
Birmingham
Ala
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Journal
Nellie Nevada Moore
Swissvale
Dr. Walker
Pittsburgh Post
Phil Armur
Chicago
Oberlin College
Chicago Packer
Indianapolis Journal
William Smith
Ellen Woodson
Chicago Herald
Nonsense Quotes and Tiny Jests Amid Penny State Humor
A collection of brief jokes and gibes from era newspapers. Quips cover sea care mishaps and polite manners, a dentist sign quip, Irish boasts, a sugar mishap, a Mayflower joke, a yawning Strauss gag, age riddles, a boy’s innocence, an old gentleman joke about abstract and concrete, Bar Harbor basket trade woes, and a heaping of light social humor.
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Stevens
Barnox Merer
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Josern Puitzer
New York World
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Atapy
Paul Revere
Plymouth
Mass
Kaiser Wilhelm
Count de Lesseps
Panama Canal
BaBr
St. Joseph
P. D. Armour
New Yorker
Groner Alfred Townsend
Gath
Joseph Howard
Tom AcroFoot
Keynes
New Jersey
Tug Treasury
Keely
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Newaygo County
Wis
Joan Duryea
Jamaica
L. 1
Eugene Trinally
Trinally
Duryea
Delia Grubbs
Philadelphia News
Wasuixeton
White House
Hell Gate
Lighthouse Board
Packer
Illinois Infantry
Missouri
Donavan
Niagara
Gettysburg
Minnesota
Uncle Sams Navy
Florida
Czar’s
Mr. Jenkins
Deusenbury Smith
Jenkins
Signor Staccato
Sig. S
Aone
Miss Cantake
Par
Irving
Saul
Bill
Lawrence Barrett
Mabel
Young People’s Association
Exeunt
F. A Stearns
Spriggs
Johnny
Maud
George
Boston Post
Bar Harbor
Mulcahey
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