Weather forecast for Washington and nearby states
Weather forecast for today and Sunday. Indiana partly cloudy Saturday with possible showers in northern portion. Sunday showers. Ohio fair Saturday, Sunday increasing showers and cooler with east winds. Kentucky fair Saturday, cooler Sunday. Michigan fair Saturday and Sunday. Local observations show clear conditions in some areas with rising east winds and cooler temperatures noted in the period.
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Washington
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Papal State Secretary Speculation At The Vatican
The Vatican debates the next secretary of state as Cardinal Gotti, Rampolla, and Mer Callegari are floated. The Pope received Irish envoy Sir Thomas Esmonde cordially, praising the Irish people and expressing wishes for their prosperity and happiness.
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Rome
Aug
Thomas Esmonde
Thomas
Vatican
Cardinal Gotti
Germany
Austria
Rampolla
Gotti
Propaganda
France
Far East
Pius End
Mer. Callegari
Grace Golden Actress of National Reputation Dies in New Harmony
Evansville Aug 14 Miss Golden an actress of national reputation died at New Harmony today after a year of illness She began on stage as a child and until a year ago was with the Castle Square Garden Company of New York Special to the Indianapolis Journal
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Movements of steamers chart with arrivals and sails
The record lists steamship movements with arrivals at New York Queenstown and Liverpool from various ports. Vessels include North Star with Cornelius Vander, Savoie from Havre, Saflet, Cedric to Liverpool, Lu from New York to Liverpool, Commonwealth to Boston, Arme from New York, New England from Arpathian, Moltke and Pretoria arrivals at Cherbourg and other ports.
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York
Steam North Star
Cornelius Vanderher
Southamp
Savoie
Havre
Saflet
Cedric
Liverpool
Queenstown
Ave
New York
Commonwealth
Boston
Taverpool
Aug. U
Arme
New England
Arpathian
Thampton
Aug
An- Victoria
Cher- Cth
Moltke
Pretoria
New General Staff Law Defines Chief of Staff Duties
Secretary Root to publish rules putting the 190-day general staff law into full effect August 15. The chief of staff will report to the secretary of war, serve as military adviser to the President, and be detailed from officers of brigadier general or higher. The President may direct special information or direct instruction to the chief of staff, who oversees all major corps and departments.
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Washington, Aug. M
Root
General Staff of
Army
Army of the
United States
Secretary of War
Supreme Court
Adjutant Generals
Corps of Engineers
Signal Corps
War Department
General Staff
Washington
New Army Orders Put Young In Chief of Staff Role
Washington Aug 14 Two general orders set General Young to relinquish army command and become chief of staff as required by the new law. The second order lists officers assigned to the general staff with Corbin and Carter among assistants and Bliss presiding over the War College Board. William Hall is named acting adjutant general and orders will now be issued from the War Department signed by the chief of staff.
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Washington
General Young
Henry C. Corbin
William H. Carter
Adjutant General
War Department
W. P. Hall
Corbin
Bogus Army Officer Identified as Retired Captain
The body of Capt Harry E Smith United States Army retired found in a Hotel Southern room is identified. He was known as James Wilson and two weeks earlier drafted $75 on his wife Blanche Smith of Detroit, which was cashed and led to his disappearance. Detroit reports no directory listing or army records for Capt Smith.
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Angeles
Aug
Southern
Harry E. Smith
United States Army
James Wilson
Blanche Smith
Detroit
Smith
Aug M
Captain Smith
Fort Wayne
Army
Sulphur Mine Disaster Near Caltanissetta Sicily
Rome August 1 A horrific sulphur mine disaster near Caltanissetta Sicily. Gas ignited blocking the exit of about a hundred workers. The mine boss stayed with five others to attempt to extinguish the blaze while others fled.
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Rome
Caltani
Setin
Sicily
Mine disaster escape leaves boss and five wounded
The mine boss and five companions escaped through an unused exit after a catastrophic fire, all left horrifically burned and maimed yet alive, though their condition remained desperate and critical as rescuers searched for others.
Massachusetts Battleship Suffered Damage at Bee Rock
Fifteen holes in the Massachusetts bottom and partial rudder loss are reported from Bar Harbor. Water in the ship’s center has hampered machinery. She will likely be towed to dry dock. temporary repairs underway. Storm King departs Charleston with divers to assist.
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Bar Harbor
Massachusetts
Bee Rock
Easton
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Boston
Charleston Navy Yard
Peacemaker Accused as Man Slaughter after Fatal Kick
In Wabash Indiana Cassius Burnsworth, a driver with a good reputation, is held on man slaughter charges after a fight ends with George Garner dying from a kick to the stomach. Garner’s family and Garner’s son were involved. Burnsworth says he intervened as a peacemaker. Garner and Burnsworth were friends prior to the incident.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
George Garner
Wabash Paper Company
Cassius Burnsworth
Garner
Burnsworth
Lafayette purse snatchers strike in citywide spree
In Lafayette Indiana on August 14 purse snatchers stole nearly $100 in cash and valuables from two women. Mrs. Joseph Loges, carrying a basket of fried chicken, handed a man a wing and his quick grab sent his pocketbook fleeing. Miss Elizabeth Kolthoff, stenographer for attorney E. D. Handden, was robbed after carnival, losing her pocketbook and glasses as the thief fled. Police express little hope of catching him.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Joseph Loges
The Shooting Of Johnson In Bedford Ind
Coroner Plum mer returned from Oolitic with a verdict of accidental death after Walter Johnson known as Horse fly Johnson was shot at his home. Suspicion of foul play arises as friends doubt self infliction given no witness aside from his wife who said the gun discharged while he moved it in haste. Johnson, a bartender, woke angry over potential job loss. The case will be reviewed by the Lawrence Circuit Court per the coroner's recommendation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Ind
Plummer
Oolitic
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Lawrence
Lynch Threats After Double Crime in Hagerman Ohio
In Hagerman Darke county villagers threaten to lynch George Potter after he says he was robbed by an unknown man who attacked employer Daniel Randolph and attempted to assault his 15 year old daughter Sadie. Randolph was found shot and his skull crushed. Sadie was wounded but survived. Potter was arrested and moved to Greenville.
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Arcanum
Hagerman
Darke County
George Potter
Daniel Randolph
Potter
Randolph
Sadie Randolph
Greenville
Mutiny arrest calms Eastland crew dispute in Chicago
In Chicago on August 4 the plan to tie up the Eastland was blocked as the Marine Firemen, Oilers, and Water Tenders' Union refused to back the mutiny. A new crew was secured to replace the six men held at South Haven awaiting government action.
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Chicago
Eastland
Union
South Haven
Gambling crackdown and cattle barn fire hit Indiana towns
LAFAYETTE police pledged strict enforcement of the Nicholson law after a citywide gambling flare, with ministers pressing for Sunday ball playing end. JONESBORO saw a barn fire consume a farmer’s outbuildings, killing fifteen calves and destroying hay and oats, with $5,000 in losses and $1,500 insured.
Banquet of Bloomingdale Alumni Held in Decorated Hall
The Bloomingdale Academy Alumni Association banquet drew seventy five guests with Nathan Pickett as toastmaster. Speakers included President R L Kelly of Earlham College and academy principal A F Mitchell. A public Alumni meeting in Overman Hall will debate US retention of the Philippines as colony with both sides named.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomingdale
Ind
Bloomingdale Academy
Academy
Nathan Pickett
R. L. Kelly
Earlham College
Richmond
A. F. Mitchell
Overman Hall
United States
Philippines
CC. W. Pearson
L. W. Brown
B. E. Eubank
Harold Henderson
W. G. Davies
Wallace Newlin
Suspects The Mormons Political Control Claim
At Maxinkuckee Assembly J O Rose spoke on unity and cooperative work. C G McNeil cited 350000 new Christian Church pupils. F W Freeman discussed Sunday-school literature. David Francis lectured on Mormon origins and doctrines and I asserted their aim is political control of the United States.
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Indianapolis Journal
Culver
Ind
Maxinkuckee Assembly
School of Missions
J. O. Rose
C. G. McNeil
Christian Church
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Norway
F. W. Freeman
Cincinnati
David Francis
Mormon Church
United States
Reunion of Indiana's Eighty third regiment held in Batesville
Batesville Indiana August 14 the Eighty third Indiana Volunteers reunion was held with the local G A R post and Eureka brass band escorting visiting veterans from the depot to St Clair grove. East and West veterans attended including Aurora with its G A R veterans. An address of welcome was given by M R Connelley and a camp fire featured the afternoon. Miss C E Stratemeyer spoke the ode and was adopted daughter of the regiment. The next reunion will be at Versailles Indiana.
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Indianapolis Journal
Batesville
Ind
Eighty-third Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Eureka Brass Band
St. Clair Grove
Aurora
Aurora Martials
M. R. Connelley
Ce Stratemeyer
Versailles
Indianapolis Names on Detective and Public Dependents Committees
Ans ville appears as a committee member along with Dr. Mary A. Spink Indianapolis on detectives and Mrs John B Elam also Indianapolis on the treatment of criminals The Rev Francis J Gavish of Indianapolis serves as vice chairman of the committee on public dependents.
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Ansville
Mary A. Spink
Indianapolis
John B. Elam
Francis J. Gavish
Bryan and the Graduates at county school commencement
Five thousand people attended the county school commencement and picnic at the Salem fair grounds on August 4. William J. Bryan delivered a speech on The Power of an Ideal, and Rev. A. W. Connor spoke as well. One hundred twenty graduates received diplomas as the Seneff Ladies Military Band from Indianapolis provided music for the crowd.
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Indianapoelic Journal
Salem
Ind
Fair Grounds
William J. Bryan
Bryan
A. W. Connor
Seneff Ladies” Military Band
Indianapolis
Ialees
Beveridge Sends Congratulatory Greeting to Indiana Editors
Junior Senator Albert J. Beveridge wired a greeting to the Indiana Republican Editorial Association in Put-In-Bay Ohio praising their work as teachers of Republican principles. He said no year is an off year and every day is a campaign of education and thanked editors for their priceless work to the party and the nation. The editors will stay through Sunday.
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Indianapolis Journal
Put-In Bay
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Indiana
Nation
Prison Reform Commission Meets at Michigan City
The Prison Reform Commission arrives in Michigan City for a full day session tomorrow to hear reports on Indiana county jails and outline plans to improve conditions. In Lebanon Indiana Charles B Hicks leader of the L O R M of Indiana lies critically ill after a sudden collapse.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Ind
The
Prison Reform Commission
Indiana County
Live Stock Herdbook Secretaries elect officers in St Louis
The annual meeting of the American Association of Live Stock Herdbook Secretaries was held in St Louis. F D Coburn welcomed the group and B O Cowan spoke. Officers elected: President C R Thomas Kansas City vice president Mortimer Levering Indiana secretary Col Charles F Mills Springfield Ill treasurer George W Stubblefield Bloomington Ind. The next meeting will be tied to the world's fair.
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Louis
American Association of
F. D. Coburn
B. O. Cowan
Chicago
C. R. Thomas
Kansas City
Mortimer Levering
Indiana
Charles F. Mills
Springfield
Lil
George W. Stubblefield
Bloomington
Older Woman Falls Into Trench In Lafayette Camp
In Lafayette Indiana Mrs Sara Cooner a veteran of the Soldiers Home camp fell into a trench during a parade watch injuring her wrist badly and suffering internal injuries that may prove fatal Workmen are installing a central heating and lighting plant nearby in the trench where she fell In Lawrenceburg Indiana Clinton Jones a 40 year old concrete supervisor for the Big Four Railroad was struck by a derrick near Guilford and fell fifty feet his left leg broken skull fractured and internal injuries expected to be fatal He is survived by a wife and three children in Indianapolis
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
Charles B. Hicks
Indiana
Hicks
Mr. Hicks
John Q. Hicks
Indianapolis
Standard Old Company
Lafayette
Sara Cooner
Lawrenceburg
Clinton Jones
Guilford
Big Four Railroad
Barn and Horses Burned Near Elwood Indiana
A large barn owned by E C Dehority one mile west of Elwood was destroyed by fire in the early morning. Four horses perished and 20 bushels each of wheat and corn 300 bushels of oats and several tons of hay were consumed along with farm implements. Loss estimated around 1600 dollars. Incendiary origin suspected as a man was seen fleeing the scene. Building insured though contents owned by Henry Knott the tenant were not.
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Indianapolis Journal
Jonesboro
Ind
David Harris
Here
Elwood
E. C. Dehority
Henry Knott
Deaths From Sunstroke and Infection in Two Indiana Towns
In Alexandria James E. Wilber, 28, a rougher at Republic steel mill, died after a week of sunstroke agony following a shutdown harvest shift. He is survived by a wife and three children. In LaPorte Mrs. Carl Dessow, respected German woman, lies dying from blood poisoning after a pin scratch on the hand became infected.
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Indianapolis Journal
Alexandria
Ind
James E. Wilber
Republic Steel
Laporte
Carl Dessow
Three Indiana Obituaries Mention Local Dwellers
Hagerstown Indiana August death of George W. Dick aged sixty eight from apoplexy as he prepared to ride the midnight Chicago train. A miller and grain dealer born near Hamilton Ohio he moved to Hagerstown twenty years ago leaving a widow and three daughters. Milton Indiana August 4 Dr John W St Clair dies at 10 15 brain trouble born in Butler county Ohio December 12 184? He served in the Civil War and practiced medicine in Ohio and Indiana for decades leaving a widow Mary Misbaugh and three daughters. Lawrenceburg Indiana August 14 James Aiken oldest Dearborn County resident dies at his Manchester township home leaving a widow two sons and four daughters. funeral Sunday morning.
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Hagerstown
Ind
George W. Dick
Milton
John W. St. Clair
Butler County
Ohio
One Hundred
C. V
Hamilton County
Wayne County
East Germantown
Mary Misbaugh
Lawrenceburg
James Aiken
Dearborn County
Manchester Township
Jimmy
Catacil Gas
National Charities Conference announces 194 plan in Portland
National Conference of Charities and Correction outlines organization for the 194 meeting to be held in Portland Missouri Indiana is well represented with Timothy Nicholson of Richmond and Alexander Johnson of Fort Wayne on the executive committee De marchus C Brown of Indianapolis serves as vice chairman of the committee on state supervision and administration Amos W. t
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Portland
Indiana
Timothy Nicholson
Alexander Johnson
Fort Wayne
Demarchus C. Brown
Indianapolis
Amos W. T
Deaths and local items from Indiana towns update
In Madison Elijah Gray, a Jefferson County farmer, died of heart failure at seventy-seven after a life as a respected local figure. Across towns, a Catholic church cornerstone in Terre Coupe, La Porte, set for Aug delivery. Michigan City suit against Chicago & Great Lakes Co. for damages. and Deputy fish commissioners cracking down on illegal nets. Alarming accidents include a trolley crash in Fort Wayne area, and a Daleville child’s abduction case leading to Alfred Tucker’s arrest. Community notices cover anniversaries, reunions, and church meetings across Elwood, Lafayette, Connersville, Richmond, Ridgeville, Winamac, Dublin, Greenwood, Clinton.
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Indianapolis
Madison
Ind
Elijah Gray
Jefferson County
Washington
Elwood
Alfred Tucker
W. S. Brandon
Daleville
Muncie
Lafayette
Eighteenth
Greenbush
Archie McDowell
Lumiston
Connersville
Sam Backous
Everton
Farlow
Melbert
Thomas E. Boren
Old Newport
Fountain City
Ridgeville
Hiatt
Lakeside Park
J. B. Crankshaw
Eastern Indiana Traction
B. Taylor
Richmond
Mississinewa River
Winamac
James R. Dukes
Citizens’ Bank
Pulaski County
Cass County
Indiana
Dukes
Reion
St. Dublin
Shafer
Senator Beveridge
Representative Holliday
Clinton
Big coal mining deal alters Clay County lands
National Coal Company of Detroit announces a major purchase of coal lands and mines in Clay County from Merchants and Manufacturers Cooperative Coal Company and Andrew Coal Company. The deal involves hundreds of thousands of dollars, exact figure unavailable. Andrew Company, longest operating in the county, began mining where the First National Bank now sits.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ and Cooperative Coal Company
Chicago
Andrew Coal Company
National Coal Company
Detroit
Mich
Andrew Company
Clay County
P. D. Andrews
First National Bank
Reorganization of Howard Shipyards by American Rivers
Jeffersonville Aug 19 The American Rivers Shipbuilding Company has taken control of five yards once owned by Captain Edmond J. Howard at Jeffersonville Madison Cincinnati Paducah and Mound City. The Arizona incorporated firm with 5 million dollars capital aims to centralize operations with Jeffersonville as headquarters and distributing point. Directors include M Z Starnard and J D Powers. sons Clyde and James Howard are officers.
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Indianapolis Journal
Jeffersonville
Ind
American Rivers Shipbuilding Company
Edmond J. Howard
Madison
Cincinnati
Paducah
Mound City
Ill
Arizona
B. J. Howard
Clyde Howard
James Howard
J. H. Armstrong
Clyde
E. J. Howard
Armstrong
M. Z. Stannard
J. D. Powers
United States Trust Company
Louisville
Captain Howard
Chicago
Cleveland
Traction line grade contract let for Decatur to Fort Wayne
Decatur Indiana August 14 the Springfield and Fort Wayne traction road contract for grading eighteen miles between Decatur and Fort Wayne was awarded to H Tubman of Cleveland for 20000. Work starts September 1 with sixty workers and forty teams. First cars expected by January 1, 194. Tubman previously worked as a subcontractor on the Fort Wayne and Lima road.
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Indianapolis Journal
Decatur
Ird
Springfield
Fort Wayne
H. Tubman
Cleveland
Tubman
Fort Wayne & Lima
Hopeful talks continue between Gemmer workers and owners
A second conference at Gemmer engine works in Marion Indiana between locked out workers and owners ended with no definite agreement but the outlook was described as more hopeful than at any prior point. The parties will resume talks to seek a possible settlement.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Gemmer
Bible School Meeting Adjourns at Noblesville
The Bible School and Christian Endeavor Assembly of the Friends Yearly Meeting adjourned in Noblesville Ind after a two day session The next gathering will be at Paoli in August 194 The Endeavor officers elected include President George H Moore Vice President Richard Haworth and Treasurer Mrs Crence Case The Bible School officers selected Rev W P Raidabaugh Secretary Miss Myra Cope
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Indianapolis Journal
Noblesville
Ind
Bible School and
Christian Endeavor Assembly of the
Friends” Yearly Meeting
Paoli
Endeavorers
George H. Moore
Richard Haworth
Rence Case
Peanin
Carrie Sumner
Nile
Bible School Workers
W. P. Raidabaugh
Plainfield
Myra Cope
Indiana Men Chosen. Synod in Ohito.
In Cleveland on August 14 the middle district Evangelical Lutheran synod elected officers for the next year: President Rev J H Nieman of Cleveland. Vice President Rev W H Day of Hammond. Secretary Rev E Kuhne of Kendallville. Assistant Secretary Rev G Laus of Elkhart. Treasurer C A Campe of Fort Wayne. Mission board members named Rev J H Nieman, Mr W E Leich, Mr Melcher, all of Cleveland. In Michigan City ground was broken for a new Presbyterian church at Ninth and Washington, costing 1200 to 15,000 dollars, described as a handsome pressed brick modern structure.
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Cleveland
Middle District
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
J. H. Nieman
W. H. Day
Hammond
Ind
E. Kuhne
Kendallville
G Laus
Elkhart
C. A. Campe
Ft. Wayne
Mission Board
W. E. Leioh
Melcher
Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Presbyterian Church
Ninth and
Washington Streets
Itching Relief Ad Promises Savings on Pazoointment
A small period ad hawks PAZO ointment for itching with a money saving claim. It suggests bleeding or pus symptoms indicate seeking a druggist for a 3 cent bottle, implying a low cost treatment and immediate relief.
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Luke H. Balfe
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Meyer
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Batesville Reunion
Bryan and the Graduates
Washington County
Beveridge
Sachem Hicks II
Levering
Goehenour
Marcus Mitten
J. ©. Gochenour
Roann
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Denver
Col
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Windsor Hotel
Indiana State Bank
North Manchester
National Charities Conference
Indiana Notes
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Doctor Oneal
Hynes
Los Angeles County
W. W. Dinwiddie
Colbran
Cole
Emall
Alwaye
A. J. Cross
Sterling
Paton
Mont
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Runa
Chas. Muellerschoen
Azma
H. P. Striker
Toledo
Bible School Meeting
Christian Endeavor Assembly
Friends Yearly Meeting
Paull
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International Convention of the
Catholic Order of Foresters
Julius A. Collier
Shakopee
Minn
Edward Henan
Rensselaer
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