Third murder shocks Hamilton county as Seay slain
Noblesville Indiana December 2 The third murder in Hamilton county within a month occurred when John B Seay a miller at Noblesville Milling Company was shot through the head while on duty. Will Fodrea a laundry worker and rival suitor for Carrie Philips is in custody though the evidence remains circumstantial. Seay aged 27 formerly of Richmond Va had worked at the mill seven or eight years. A crime wave shadows the county as two other murders await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton County
John B. Seay
Noblesville Milling Company
Seay
Will Fodres
Fodres
Fodrea
Carrie Philips
Fodren
Richmond
Greenwood man attacked with ax near Honey Creek school
Stephen Jackson living with his father in law A M Ross three and one half miles west of Greenwood was attacked this afternoon about four o clock by John Phelps. Phelps struck Jackson with an ax wounding his neck though Jackson warded off a blow with his arm. Longstanding hostility between the two men led to the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Greenwood
Ind
Stephen Jackson
A. M. Ross
Honey Creek
John Phelps
Phelps
Jackson
Dion
Conductor William Beck Schultz Injured In Muncie Rail Accident
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Muncie Indiana December 2 William Beck Schultz thirty two of Richmond a conductor on the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie Railroad lies dying at the Muncie Hospital after ice covered railroad ties slid from a load on a curve pinning him beneath them for thirty minutes He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries as a relief train rushed him to Muncie Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
William Beckshultz
Richmond
Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie
Muncie Hospital
Fowlerton
Munee
Jury Deliberations Continue in Rathbun Goodman Case
Jeffersonville Indiana December 2 The jury weighing the murder charge against Newell C Rathbun did not return a verdict after a Saturday afternoon submission It received instructions at midnight and by morning could not agree Judge Marsh sent them to retire and report again tomorrow morning He would accept a verdict tonight if one is reached
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Newell C. Rathbun
Charlies Goodman
Marsh
Charles Anderson's Peculiar Accident in Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana on December 22 Charles Anderson met with a peculiar accident described in the report. Details are incomplete in the fragment but indicate an unusual mishap involving Anderson and local circumstances.
Weather forecast for two days before Christmas
The forecast from Washington on December 2 calls for cloudiness and unsettled conditions for Indiana and Illinois on Monday and likely Tuesday with fresh southwest winds. Ohio expected to be generally fair Monday and Tuesday with brisk southwest winds turning westerly. Temperature highs and lows noted with a comparison to mean temperatures and precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Ohio
Movements of Steamers Across Atlantic Ports
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures on December 2 and 21. Minnehaha from London and other liners reach New York. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arrives from New York via Cherbourg. Friesland sails from Antwerp. Umbria sails from Queenstown bound for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arived
Minnehaha
London
Matendam
Rotterdam
Celtic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Bremen
Grosse
Buth
Cherbourg
Antwerp
Friesland
von New
Zeeland
New Or
Umbria
Mishawaka Public Utilities Show Benefits of Municipal Ownership
Water works and electric lighting in Mishawaka are city owned and run from a common plant. The system, since city takeover in 1896, has grown from $22,000 to about $35,000 in value, with debt reduced from $22,000 to $12,000. The superintendent notes rising business, with commercial lighting revenue covering operating costs and a growing annual outlook.
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Indianapelis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Mishawaka
Citizens’ Electric Company
Indiana Obituary: Otto Herbst Dies in Fort Wayne at 44
Otto Herbst a prominent businessman and Democratic politician died this evening of typhoid pneumonia. A native of Indianapolis he lived most of his life in Fort Wayne and was active in German Lutheran circles while pursuing a county clerk nomination. John Sauertelg aged 78 died at the door of St John’s Lutheran Church after arriving from Germany to visit a son. He collapsed while entering the church and died within minutes.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Otto Herbst
Indianapolis
John Sauertelg
St. John's Lutheran Church
Germany
Funeral for Miss Rathbone in Evansville with Rev Bright presiding
In Evansville Indiana on December 22 1900 Rev Richard Bright a Georgia born colored bishop will officiate at the funeral of Miss Caroline Rathbone a white resident who funded a local home for aged women. Rathbone raised Bright and aided his education. She died recently in Clifton Springs New York and her remains arrived to a city crowd at the depot.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Richard Bright
Savannah
Caroline Rathbone
Miss Rathbone
Bright
Rathbone
Clifton Springs
N. Y
Sudden Terre Haute deaths loom in two notices
In Terre Haute Simon Hyland twenty five of Clay county died suddenly at his sister s home after a nap. Believed to be a ruptured blood vessel he was cousin to Chief Hyland of the Terre Haute police and Captain Hyland of Indianapolis. Jeremiah Hidden died after a brief old age illness in Terre Haute leaving a widow and son. Abraham Cantwell of Sullivan county died at the Soldiers Home in Lafayette after serving five years in the Indiana Volunteers born in Ohio in 1830.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Simon Hyland
Clay County
Chief Hyland
Hyland
Indianapolis
Sullivan County
Soldiers
Ohio
Indiana
Green Castle city builds factory district with bonus land sale
The Commercial Club of Green Castle near Indianapolis plans to sell five hundred lots in Commercial Place to attract a new factory. The project aims at a payroll of twenty thousand dollars every two weeks and five to seven hundred workers. Land adjoining the city was purchased with portions platted for homes and factory sites, funding industrial bonuses. Buyers include a woman book agent exchanging fifteen books for a lot and a Republican auditor candidate tying land purchase to party support. Widows and former residents abroad also bought lots, signaling strong local backing for the effort. Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Eity
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Coal Shortage Forces Written Price Orders In Chicago
A circulated notice states orders are accepted at stipulated prices in writing due to coal car scarcity and other conditions. Indiana coal mines could double output if delivery to famine cities were possible. Chicago’s shortage was acute with a $1.50 premium offered for immediate coal delivery.
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Indiana
Chicago
Revival of political interest in Richmond after holidays
Richmond Indiana reports a post holiday revival with Republicans favoring an early February primary. Senator C. C. Binkley appears set for reelection with no opposition. potential challengers H. C. Starr and R. E. Kirkman withdraw. R. E. Kirkman to seek joint Wayne Fayette county representation. County leadership searches include Sheriff C. R. Unthank and others. Mayoral race remains seven candidates led by Dr. W. Zimmerman and Albert G. Ogborn alongside J. M. Bulla.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
C. C. Binkley
Senate
H. C. Starr
R. E. Kirkman
Wayne
Fayette
C. R. Unthank
W. C. Converse
Wineburg
W. Zimmerman
Albert G. Ogborn
J. M. Bulla
Peculiar Tax Case Involving Bank and Movers To Muncie
First National Bank of Richmond sues Spencer and others over a special subsidy tax tied to the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie Rail road. Defendants leased a bank building and now moving their business to Muncie refuse to pay the levy claiming no benefit. Spencers own Richmond School Furniture Co and plan to ship machinery to Muncie.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond, Ind
First National Bank
Spencer
Muncie
Cincinnati, Richmond
Spencers
Richmond
Anea
Indiana strawboard firms plan 20 million dollar combination
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Kokomo on December 22 with representatives from strawboard and wood pulp firms discussing a potential combination. Former State Auditor J O Henderson backs the move, claiming 8 percent of US factories have agreed and a 20 million dollar capitalization makes the merger a certainty. TERRE HAUTE Dec 22 The Vigo county county treasurer election case Bolton vs Clark sees differing interpretations of the supreme court order of supersedeas as lawyers seek further light on the legal point.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
J. O. Henderson
United States
Terre Haute
Jordan
State Supreme Court
Bolton
Clark
Vigo County
Cold snap in Nashville causes farm stock losses
Nashville Indiana reports a severe cold spell last week with temperatures around 15 degrees below zero. Farmers suffer as livestock perish from exposure and frost.
Multiple Indiana News Briefs Include Fires and Revelations
Petersburg planing mill and lumber plant owned by J. Hendricks burned on Saturday with a loss of 5000 dollars. Cambridge City High School seniors presented All the World’s a Stage. Rev. F. M. Kemper to lead revival meetings with assistants from Chicago. Ozro and Ozra Mason, seventy, join the Dublin Christian Church. Jesse Green to head editorial dept at Terre Haute Tribune at year start. Knights of Pythias consider building a state wide Pythian home. Kokomo coroner verdict on hay wagon party. nine injured to recover. Lee Heath, seven, lost right leg after Monon freight accident while stealing a ride.
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Ozro
Ozra Mason
Terre Haute
Jesse Green
Crawfordsville Journal
Terre Haute Tribune
Louis T. Gold Ing
Order of Knights of Pythias
Automobile crash injures steel hoop company president
Veryl Preston president of the American Steel Hoop Company is reported seriously injured after his car overturned late Saturday night at Yonkers while en route with a chauffeur and two companions. They were found unconscious and taken to St Johns Hospital where hospital staff refused further details. Preston had moved company offices from Pittsburgh to New York.
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New York
Veryl Preston
American Steel Hoop Company
Yonkers
Preston
St. John’s Hosital
Pittsburg
American Bteel Gee Company
Missing ship stirs hopes for mail steamer
Mail steamer Discovery has been missing since leaving Juneau in November. Dolphin, arriving from the north, brought no word of the vessel or its crew. Elk sighted the Discovery on November 14 near Wood Island, and since then no further news has been reported.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Dolphin
United States Mail
Discovery
Juneau
Dutch Harbor
Elk
Wood Island
Toledo Bishop Robbed On Return From Cleveland
Rev W B Campbell of the Evangelist Mission Church a colored denomination bishop in Ohio Michigan Indiana Pennsylvania Kentucky and Virginia was held up and robbed of 4 dollars at 2 50 this morning while returning home from a train just arrived from Cleveland
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Toledo
W. B. Campbell
Evangelist Mission Church
Cleveland
Campbell
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Virginia
Wreck of Pere Marquette Car Ferry No. 16 at Ludington
In a midnight gale at Ludington harbor the Pere Marquette car ferry No. 16 struck a bar breaking the main steam feed. Coal passer Mike Taft died from scalding and two others were badly burned. The crew, rescued by life-savers, faced freezing conditions as the ship drifted against the north pier. The vessel and cargo, valued at 20000 dollars, may be a total loss.
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Ludington
Mich
Ludington Harbor
Pere Marquette Car Ferry
Mike Taft
Chicago
Marine Hospital
No. 16
Milwaukee
Charles Thompson
Thompson
Day
Taft
New York Hotels Fade as Uptown Growth Shifts Scene
Dec. 2. The city’s northward business march has driven out old hotels along Fourteenth to Twenty-Third streets as patrons move uptown. Once famed hostels with guests like a siege king and Russian generals now show cheap dinners and economical rooms. Prominent writers and readers visited, but fashion shifts with demand. New hotels continually announced as the industry adapts to changing times.
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New York
St. Louisans
Fourteenth
Twenty-third Streets
Rialto
Thackeray
Dickens
Times
Justice McAdam Dies in New York at 63
Justice David McAdam of the New York Supreme Court died today at a private sanatorium from tongue cancer after a relapse following surgical removal. He was sixty three, a widow and four sons survive, and he authored many legal texts regarded as authorities. Reverend Isaac Linebarger, Beloit College alumnus and Elsdon Church pastor, died at Wesley Hospital in Rockford after pneumonia.
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New York
David McAdam
Supreme Court of the State
Justice McAdam
Chicago
Isaac Linebarger
Elsdon Methodist Episcopal Church
Beloit College
Rock River
Wesley Hospital
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Washington Editor Stephen Cluskey Cromwell Dies at 41
Stephen Cluskey Cromwell, longtime Washington newspaper man and native, died this morning at age forty one. He leaves a widow and one child.
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Washington
Stephen Cluskey Cromwell
Banker W F Dickinson Dies in Hot Springs
Hot Springs Arkansas December 22 W F Dickinson a prominent banker from Redwood Falls Minnesota died here today from kidney trouble. Dickinson was noted for his financial leadership and community work in Minnesota and had traveled to Hot Springs for health reasons. His death leaves a notable vacancy in regional banking circles and Arkansas mourns the loss of a distinguished financier and civic figure.
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Hot Springs
Ark
W. F. Dickinson
Redwood Falls
Minn
Chinese stock plans to bypass exclusion act
Reports from Port Townsend indicate Chinese locals have learned that many stock companies are forming in southern China with capital starting at $1,000 and upwards. They plan to issue stock totaling $500,000 to Chinese entering the United States to prove they are exempt merchants during port inspections. The moves are tied to renewed calls for a stricter exclusion law when the present act expires next May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
China
America
Reed and Related Figures Noted in Obituary Fragment
Reed who died last night, Ford B Reed his son aged seventeen, John P aged forty five, and Alvin K Pershing aged thirty two are named in a brief obituary fragment.
Bridge Contract for Wabash Cantilever Over Ohio
The American Bridge Company wins the contract for the steel superstructure of the Wabash Railroad cantilever bridge over the Ohio at Mingo Junction. The deal exceeds 600000 dollars with completion required before January 1, 193. The overall bridge cost is around one million, one of the world’s largest alongside Scotland’s Firth of Forth and another Wabash bridge at Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
American Bridge Company
Wabash Railroad
Ohio River
Mingo Junction
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Wabash Company
Monongahela River
Brigands demand ransom for Miss Stone’s release
Sofia dispatch reports an agreement with brigands holding Ellen M. Stone to free her for £14,000 to be paid on Bulgarian soil. Stone would be liberated in Turkish territory. Negotiations continue in Constantinople as officials try to fix a rendezvous with the captors.
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London
Sofia
Daily Telegraph
Miss Stone
Constantinople
W. W. Peet
M. Garguilo
United States
Salonica
Ellen M. Stone
New Antiseptic Reported From University of Michigan
Reports from Ann Arbor state experiments by Dr Frederick G Novy and Prof Paul C Freer at the University of Michigan bacteriological laboratory hint at an antiseptic effective against intestinal poisons from diseases such as cholera typhoid fever and dysentery. Five medical students undergoing tests were fed sterilized milk while treated with the preparation and analyses showed destruction of intestinal poisons. Researchers refuse to discuss the discovery for publication.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Frederick G. Novy
Paul C. Freer
Novy
Fires and Floods Cause Substantial Losses in City
An overheated stove in W H Wilsons home at Tenth and Ash caused a fire with about 75 dollars in losses. A burst water pipe at Kahn s tailoring on Meridian and Washington flooded first and second floors, damaging stock. fire dept estimates 500 dollars with firm claiming up to 2000. An automatic alarm at Daniel Stewart Drug House on Meridian and Maryland ran wild by water pressure, sprinkler head discharged, striking only heating plant area with little damage.
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W. H. Wilson
Tenth
Ash Streets
Kahn
Meridian
Washington Streets
Daniel Stewart
Maryland
Five Tramps Arrested for Street Begging Scheme
Five tramps, seen begging on the streets for ten days, were arrested at 512 South Illinois and charged with loitering. Police noted they operated from a room at 612 South Delaware street, using about twenty solicitation cards and engaging in shady games after hours. One man was fined and jailed for aggressive graft, another sent to the workhouse, leaving one at large.
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South Illinois Street
South
Dilinois Street
Man Shot in Leg Gives Alias Fred Fuhr
A man, calling himself Fred Fuhr of 1010 Church street, sought medical aid from Dr. J. M. Rhodes at midnight for a left leg wound. He claimed a shot occurred while walking across a bridge near McCarty street, heard a report, felt a sting, and did not see or know the shooter. The wound is not dangerous. The man offered little information beyond a possible fight.
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Fred Fuhr
Church Street
J. M. Rhodes
South West Street
Fuhr
Pogues
McCarty Street
Americans Entertained by Cubans in Havana
In Havana the visiting American fleet is being hosted by Cuban officials. They attended a Spanish opera at Payret Theatre, and General Wood plans a palace reception. Havana mayor Senor Gener presented each ship with a thousand cigars. The Royal Academy prepared a unique gift for the monarchy, with seventy members painting uniform watercolors now on private exhibit at Burlington House.
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Havana
Payret
General Wood
Senor Gener
Royal Academy
Academy
Burlington House
Result of a Family Quarrel in Central City
In Huntington West Virginia on December 22 during a family quarrel Sam Lafferty was shot and seriously wounded by his son Burt Lafferty. After injuring his father Burt fled and was shot at by the father, the bullet striking Burt in the back. The elder Lafferty then wounded Rebecca Lafferty, his daughter, before being overpowered by officers and jailed.
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Huntington
W. Va
Dee
Central City
Sam Lafferty
Burt Lafferty
Rebecca Lafferty
Lafferty
Four Victims Die In Singer Nimick Plant Explosion
Pittsburg reports three more workers died today after yesterday’s explosion at the Singer Nimick plant of the Crucible Steel Company, bringing the total death toll to four. Names include William and other injured workers.
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Pittsburg
Singer-Nimick
Crucible Steel Company of America
William
Saloonkeeper reports robbery at North and Fayette streets
Fred Wachstetter of 622 Fayette street told police at 2 AM he was held up by three white men near North and Fayette streets. A gun was pressed to his face while two others with clubs rifled his pockets, yielding $8 and a gold watch. Descriptions were vague and no suspects were found.
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Fred Wachstetter
Fayette Street
North
Fayette Streets
Lonely Senator Wellington in Chicago Post
Washington letter notes Senator Wellington of Maryland faces isolation from both parties after a contentious year. He clings to his desk awaiting recognition while colleagues coldly sidestep him. Once a powerful figure, his fall from favor follows patronage spats with Lloyd Lowndes and a split from McKinley. He plans to retire when his term ends, enduring the label of an ancient mariner.
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Washington
Chicago Post
Wellington
Maryland
McKinley
Senate
Gorman
Democrats
McLaurin
South Carolina
Cumberland Bank
Lloyd Lowndes
Lowndes
Con
Hars
Wolk
Cumberland
Republican Party
Bryan
Strenuous Days in Chicago Literary Stores
In Chicago's literary district a busy patron receives a large package at a book counter containing Joe Field's Trumpet and Drum and other celebrated works. He congratulates himself for avoiding The Complete Angler a pricey fishing outfit worth about $200, applauding the noisy but popular arrival.
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Chicago Evening Post
Literary Chicago
Jterday
Eugene Field
John J. Ryan Shot In Political Feud Feud Ends In Ward Violence
John J. Ryan, a well known political figure, was shot late tonight on a prominent city corner in St Louis. He was seriously wounded as a bullet entered the left abdomen, believed to stem from a long running political feud in a hotly contested ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
John J. Ryan
Ryan
Oldest Indian Squaw in U.S. Dies at 128 in Wisconsin
Nuc-Se-Ga, oldest Native American woman in the United States, died at the Winnebago camp on Barron's Island opposite Lacrosse Wisconsin at age 128. She was buried today with tribal ceremonies customary to the Winnebago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse
Wis
United States
Winnebago
Barron's Island
Platts War Over Sketches Aims at William Allen White
Senator Platts declaration of war against the political Warwick of Kansas provokes debate on character sketches of politicians. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes his grievance over an objectionable portrayal of a man said never to show kindly or patriotic motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Senator Platt
Warwick
Kansas
William Allen White
A Big Toy Brought by an American Soldier
A Chinese toy is described as a large gift carried home by a U S soldier. The piece notes the toy is intended for Christmas use but acknowledges no one is obliged to own or play with it.
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Uncle Sam
Baltimore
Prince Henry
Holland
Scarffpin Mystery Beyond Fooleboo and Smackograph
A rambling promise touts a unique scarf pin and an enchanted chicken as a bonus, claiming Fooleboo and the Smackograph are unrelated. The text hints at exclusive offerings and free extras to attract interest.
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Hamilton
John BE
Seay Sbhet
Will Fodrena
N. C. Rathrin
Beckshultz
Beckshults
Rathbun
Shelbyville, Ind
Charles Anderson
Bar
Thor
W. T. Blythe
Thanta
Cheyenne
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Little Rock
Marquete
Ashville
Tenn
Orleans
N.Y
Platte
Omahs
A” al Tle
W.tit Lake City
Giaha St. Locy Paul
Mefield
Eld
Kebursg
Mtss
Dem
Greencastle Enterprise
Cure
Claude Edwards
Justice Court
Edwards
Ross Perry
Indiana Coal
Wayne County
Brown County
Nashville
Petersburg
J. . Hendricks
Indiana Notes
The
Steel Hoop Company
Alaskan
Justice Madam Dead
Wabash Railway
Merry Christmas
Havens & Geddes CO
Merrell-Soule CO
Syracuse, N. Y
Lonely Senator
Atkins
Ifinois Street
W. B. Barry Law and Supply Co
S. Penn, ST
Journal
Washington Star
Sirree
Farmer Corntoxel
Josh
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