American coal abroad reports from consuls in France and Germany
Consuls in Rouen and Breslau report on American coal prospects. Anthracite proves popular and England remains the sole competitor to the United States. Labor in French mines seeks the eight hour day, with potential effects on output. German imports hinge on Mediterranean routes, while Berlin dealers push anthracite as a distinct opportunity.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Rouen
Consul Haynes
State Department
American Armal
France
England
Belgium
Mr. Haynes
United States
Haynes
Bordeaux
New York
Breslau
Germany
Berlin
America
Mediterranean
Gall of the Powers United States Will Get from China
Washington reports a mistaken belief that a large balance of the 25 million demnity fund will remain after paying China claims and costs. Some powers would divide the remaining taels as expenses, but officials expect little or no balance once U S claims and expenditures are covered.
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Washington
Dec
China
United States
Philippines bills to modernize islands proposed in Congress
Secretary Root has held daily talks with Senators Lodge and Pratt on Philippines legislation to be submitted next week. Bills authorize railway and electric franchises and telephone networks, issue insular bonds to buy religious order properties, create homestead rights, regulate land and banking, and set up a five year system for the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Lodge
Pratt
Connecticut
Philippines
Congress
Commission
Lant
Postoffice Dept Denies Subscription Change
A Chicago publishers bureau circulated a statement saying second class subscriptions must end after prepaid time. Assistant Postmaster General Madden issued instructions declaring the claim false, noting no change in policy toward legitimate second class publications and directing postmasters to inform publishers accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Postoffice Department
Madden
Presidential Appointments For Porto Rico Regiment and Beogine Scouts
The President announced appointments for the Porto Rico Provisional Regiment of Infantry and Beogine Scouts. Captains named include John M. Field John L. Graham and Edwin J. Griffith with First Lieutenants Stewart W. MeeDecker Ralph E. Campbell Miles K. Taulbee. Second Lieutenants list Frank Wood G A Derbyshire Hilbert M. Robinson A Moreno William Woodruff Richard H. Patlion Jr Wilm D Pritchard William J. Patterson Amrose Williams Foote John Holtman Lorenzo Alexis de Clairmont Jesse Hazeltine Jose Marin del Toro Howard White Frank Barendt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Porto Rico
William J. Patterson
Beogine Scouts
Amrose Williams-Foote
John Holtman
Lorenzo Alexis de Clairmont
Jesse Hazeltine
Jose Marin del
Howard White
Frank*. Barendt
Roosevelt Family Returns to White House From Potomac Trip
Mrs Roosevelt and the children arrived at the White House after a trip down the Potomac. The party spent much time near the Metropolitan Club and in Quantico, Virginia. Theodore Jr. was with them and had hunted game including wild geese and ducks.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Potomac
United States
Quantico
Theodore, Jr
Memorial events and deployments described in Washington dispatch
Washington reports invite from Rev Dr Wolf of Gettysburg to President Roosevelt for memorial services at Gettysburg May. Fourth Field Artillery detachment under Lt Carter leaves Fort Myer for Camden to join Senator Sewell’s memorial escort. Loud discusses postal exchange with the President. Navy wireless projects planned at Washington Navy Yard and Annapolis under Admiral Hrad. Scottesday experiments to erect tall masts and receiving equipment.
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Washington
Dec
E. Wolf
Gettysburg
Roosevelt
Gettysburg Battlefield
Fourth Field
Carter
Fort Myer
Camden
N. J
Senator Sewell
Representative Loud
House Committee On Post Offices and Post
Loud
Navy Department
Ington Navy Yard
Annapolis
Admiral Hrad
Spooner
Hoosevelt
Lane
Smyrna
Plague Breaks Out as Grant Arrives at Nagasaki
The State Department reports bubonic plague has broken out at that point. The War Department is informed that the transport Grant arrived at Nagasaki today en route to San Francisco. Governor Taft is a passenger on board. W. J. Spillman, formerly of the Agricultural College and Experiment Station at Pullman, Wash., arrived to assume the agrostologist post in the Department of Agriculture.
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State Department
War Department
Grant
Nagasaki
San Francisco
Taft
W. J. Spillman
Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Pullman
Wash
Department of Agriculture
Cuban Elections Today and Sugar Tariff Cut Decreed
Havana reports quiet preparations for tomorrow's Cuban elections after General Gomez's arrival. A protest by Maso supporters was prohibited. A new decree from Governor General Wood lowers railroad rates on sugar and tobacco by about 2 percent, with hearings allowed to justify earnings.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
Maso
Wood
Predictions of a Great War in China
Charles F. Gammon, superintendent for the American Bible Society in northern China, reports from Shanghai that China is arming rapidly. He predicts a future war within five to ten years, with a universal upheaval and possible dismemberment of the empire at a high cost.
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New York
Charles F. Gammon
American Bible Society
China
Society
Shanghai
Yang-Tse-Kiang
Attempted assassination on Japanese Emperor foiled in Tokyo
Vancouver dispatch says a foreigner named Thorson and ex-member Tanaka Sjoseo tried to reach the imperial carriage after the Diet opening ceremony. Thorson rushed with a pistol but was overpowered by guards and disarmed. Thorson remains jailed while the Japanese participant was temporarily pardoned.
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Vancouver
B. C
Thorson
Tanaka Sjoseo
Insurgent attack kills twenty camphor coolies in Formosa
From the Orient advices report a 16 coolies group transporting camphor was attacked by Formosan insurgents in late November. Twenty were killed and nineteen decapitated. Japanese troops and police fought rebels in a pitched battle with over one hundred dead, heavy losses among the rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Orient
Missionary Massacre Reported in Ning-Sha-Fu China
London dispatch reports a massacre at Ning-Sha-Fu Kan-Sou province where a missionary and many Christian converts were killed. The Daily Express correspondent cites claims that troops led by General Tung Fu Liang were responsible, with Prince Tuan and General ng Fuh Siang said to be in residence.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Express
Ning-Sha-Fu
Kan-Sou Province
Prince Tuan
Ng Fuh Siang
Tung Fu Liang
Japanese General Resigns Over Looting Charges in China
General Baron Yamaguchi who led Japanese troops in China has resigned command of the Fifth Division after public charges of looting were brought against him.
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Yokohama
Baron Yamaguchi
China
Memorial Rallies Honor Jose Rizal in Manila
Memorial services and a Luneta procession marked Jose Rizal Day in Manila. Acting Governor Wright spoke to participants at the Town Hall while chants against friars echoed through the crowd. Generals Chaffee and Wheaton traveled to Batangas for on‑the‑scene inquiries before returning tomorrow.
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Manila
Jose Rizal
Luneta
Rizal
Wright
Augustine
Chaffee
Wheaton
Batangas
Bell
Frank H. Peavey Dies in Chicago at 51
Frank H. Peavey a leading Northwest grain man died in Chicago pneumonia aged fifty one years eleven months. He carried life insurance totaling 1 376 000 dollars including a million dollar policy for business liquidity. Known as a large owner of grain elevators the PYW name appeared on warehouses across the West and Northwest. His body went to Minneapolis.
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Chicago
Frank H. Peavey
Peavey
Minneapolis
Auditorium Annex
Mr. Peavey
F. H. Peavey
George W. Peavey
Testament leaves estate to Presbyterian Church in trust
The residue of the estate is directed to be conveyed to the board of publication and Sabbath school work of the Presbyterian Church in the United States in trust.
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Board of Publication
Sabbath School
The
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Hallenbeck Murder Confession Sparks Inquest in Hudson
In Hudson New York on December 30 the coroner resumed the inquest into Peter Hallenbeck’s murder. Harvey Bruce, among four youths jailed, confessed prompting a gathering as Mrs Margaret L Hallenbeck and Mrs Alemina Hallenbeck testified that four masked men wearing inside out coats shot Hallenbeck and fired again when he tried to defend his family.
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Hallenbeck
Alemina Hallenbeck
Schley Receives Diamond Medal From Maryland Group
Rear Admiral W S Schley is presented a diamond studded medal by the Maryland council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics in his Washington apartments. Rev C F Wyatt notes Schley’s role in the Santiago battle and the nation’s support during the inquiry. Schley thanks the committee and praises the tribute as reflecting patriotic duty and national prestige.
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Washington
Dec
Maryland Council
Order of United American Mechanics
Schley
Admiral Schley
Baltimore
C. F. Wyatt
Santiago
Court of Inquiry
Wyatt
Death of Mrs Muir Recalls McPherson Estate Dispute
Mrs Edla Cole man Muir daughter of the late Senator McPherson of New Jersey dies in New York from pneumonia and measles. Her husband Dr Joseph Muir is the U S consul at Stockholm. The estate valued about five million dollars was to revert to Yale University after devises to Aaron Baldwin and Mrs Muir. A suit over undue influence was settled but not signed when she fell ill, raising questions whether Baldwin gains a life interest or Yale ultimately receives the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edla Coleman Muir
McPherson
New Jersey
Muir
Joseph Muir
United States
Stockholm
Sweden
Danish honors to American dentist Dr Allanro Read
Royal honors will be paid to the remains of Dr Allanro Read, an American dentist who resided in Copenhagen since 1860 and died last night. Read, a Pennsylvanian by birth, held a prominent position akin to Dr Thomas W. Evans in Paris, enjoyed patronage from the Danish and Swedish royal families, the dowager Empress of Russia, and Queen Alexandra, and refused titles while keeping American citizenship. Wreaths from Denmark’s royal family will be placed on his coffin at the funeral.
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Copenhagen
Allanro Read
Read
Pennsylvania
Thomas W. Evans
Philadelphia
Paris
Denmark
Sweden
Russia
Alexandra
Dr. Read
Admiral Sehley counsel says care closed in Perth Amboy remark
Captain James Parker of Perth Amboy New Jersey said Sehley regards the care as closed and that friends will seek congressional vindication to retire him on full pay and reimburse his expenses in the matter.
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New York
James Parker
Perth Amboy
N. J
Admiral Sehley
Sehley
Congress
Death of Dr James Snyder Mackie Former Lincoln Era Commissioner
New York December 30 Dr James Snyder Mackie aged 78 died at his Newark New Jersey home He served as United States commissioner to Bolivia and Chile under President Lincoln After Civil War service on Gen Charles P Stone staff he worked at the State Department and led the Bureau of South American Republics His translations of Spanish history are noted in his literary career
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New York
James Snyder Mackie
United States
Bolivia
Chile
Abraham Lincoln
Newark
N. J
Mackie
Cincinnati
Charles P. Stone
State Department
Bureau of
Death of Scottish artist John Dalrymple in Belfast
A Belfast dispatch reports the death of Scottish artist John Dalrymple on Christmas night from starvation. He was well known for Royal Academy exhibits and three first prizes at the Paris exhibition. his body was found in squalid conditions.
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London
Evening News
Belfast
John Dalrymple
Dalrymple
Royal Academy
Smelting Inventor Theodore Bardell Dies in Summit
Theodore Bardell of Summit New Jersey a leading figure in the smelting and refining industry died at his home after several weeks of illness. He was about fifty two years old and his wealth was estimated around five million dollars, all earned through inventions in ore smelting and refining.
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New York
Theodore Bardell
Summit
N. J
Death of Ex-Congressman Cowles in Wilkesboro
William H. H. Cowles died at his Wilkesboro home. He was a Confederate army officer and served four terms in Congress.
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Wilkesboro
N. C
William H. H. Cowles
Cowles
Death notices and marriages reflect New York social circles
In New York dispatches the death of Deborah Alexander founder Mrs Jacob Widrevitz, a widow who supported East Side charities after her first husband Morris Alexander’s wealth. she recently wed Rabbi Hyman J Widrevitz. Also, Brother Paschal, long time Franciscan Order member and German émigré, dies at 85 as a pioneer in the United States. A London report states Mrs J A Fithian, mother of Mrs Chester A Arthur, dies, with interment planned in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Widrevitz
Deborah Nursery
Deborah Alexander
J. A. Fithian
Chester A. Arthur
Comtesse Arthur de Gabriac
California
Bonner Selected Chief of Manila Fire Department
Hugh J. Bonner of New York has accepted the appointment as chief of Manila's fire department. The service is to be reorganized on modern American lines, and Bonner was chosen for his strong New York City record.
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Washington
Hugh J. Bonner
New York
Fire Department of
Manila
Bonner
New York City
Astronomers Meet in Washington for Eclipse Studies
The Convention of Astronomers in Washington opened with Prof. Simon Newcomb presiding. Papers discussed the Sumatra eclipse observations from May, the U S observatory eclipse expedition, the dash spectrum from May 18, 1901, and the Crocker Lick expeditions results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Astronomeal and Astrophysical Society of America
Simon Newcomb
Sumatra
A. N. Skinner
United States Observatory
A. Mitchell
Diverse Industrial Updates Signal Shifts in Trade and Labor
The Calumet and Hecla Copper Company declares a quarterly dividend of 10 per share, totaling 1 million dollars, five dollars below prior payments. Youngstown Sheet and Tube plans a 4 million dollar plant opening next week, challenging United States Steel. New York sugar beet crops reach 47 thousand tons for roughly 9 million pounds of sugar. Cincinnati coopers strike for ten cents per barrel gains. Dover weavers strike over pay amid possible citywide disruption. National Asphalt Company to reorganize after receiverships. Amzi Barber’s name dropped. New Jersey potteries report a prosperous year, though most are closing plants to balance books.
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Calumet and
Hecla Copper Company
Steel Corporation
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
United States Steel Corporation
State Commissioner of Agriculture
New York
Coopers
J. B. McCoy
Cincinnati
McCoy
Cocheco Cotton Mills
Dover
N. H
Barber
Trenton
N. J
Pottery Manufacturers’ Association
Floods Sweep Georgia and Pennsylvania Railways
Torrential rains across Georgia Alabama East Tennessee and parts of North Carolina killed at least four people and caused widespread property damage. West Point flooded with three drownings and a freight wreck. trains disrupted on Atlanta & West Point and Southern lines. Philadelphia area reports rising Susquehanna and Schuylkill rivers with mill districts idle and 3,000 workers laid off as 3.26 inches fell overnight.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
North Carolina
Chattahoochie
West Point
Thomas Russell
Atlanta & West Point
Notasulga
Ala
Fort Tyler
Montgomery
Southern Railway
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Schuylkill
Lehigh
Susquehanna
Manayunk
Fairmount Park
Lost His Life Crossing Swollen Roanoke Stream
John Wright died near Roanoke Virginia Sunday night while attempting to cross a swollen stream on a horse. The report documents widespread flood impacts across several states with references to collieries, homes abandoned, dam damage, and railway washouts amid persistent rainfall.
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John Wright
Roanoke
Shamokin
Susquehanna
Safe Harbor
Anderson Light and Power Company
Portman Shoals
Seneca River
Anderson
D. C
Pittsburg
Dvices
Radford
Chattahoochee
Columbus
James
James River
Columbia
Richmond
Georgia & Southwestern Railroad
Elizabethton
Tenn
Butler
May Mead
Tennessee
East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad
Diplomatic Moves Amid Venezuelan Tensions Named Ships
The report notes Germany plans to dispatch the Vineta Falke two training ships and the cruiser Geir to La Guayra while confirming the German charge d affaires remains in Caracas and diplomatic relations are intact. An agreement with the United States outlines Germanys course of action in Venezuela.
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Vineta
Falke
Geir
la Guayra
Caracas
Germany
United States
Venezuela
Robber Holds Up Prudential Office in Roxbury
A man entered the Prudential Insurance Company office in Roxbury and, aiming a revolver at cashier Wilhelmina Knott, demanded cash. The young woman handed over about 4 dollars from the drawer and the suspect remains at large as police search for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Prudential Insurance Company
Roxbury
Wilhelmina Knott
German Venezuelan dispute draws cautious UK editorials
London papers discuss the German Venezuelan dispute with a shared view that Germany avoids provoking trouble and will tread carefully to avoid offending American sensitivities. The Daily Chronicle notes the United States has no stake in misusing its guarantee against foreign aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Daily Chronicle
United States
General Herrera Debarks at Tonisi Arranging Colombian Action
SITUATION IN COLOMBIA Dec 30 reports General Herrera’s expedition landing at Tonisi on Dec 24 aboard Liberal steamers Ibis Darion and Gaitan. Herrera, famed for capitulating at Panama last year, is considered a top Revolutionist general and is rallying first‑class officers nearby. Government seeks reinforcements from Barranquilla and mobilizes to meet possible engagements as Generals Porras and Lorenzo move to join with Herrera. A Panama Canal tug was secured to transport troops and crew.
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Colon
Colombia
Herrera
Tonisi
Ibis
Darion
Gaitan
Panama
Porras
Lorenzo
Forves
Barranquilla
Panama Canal Company
Reoo
Accarner Alvau Wes Sompdiioh
Bequests to Presbyterian Bodies From Farr Will
Philadelphia December 3 The will of George W Farr Jr a prominent jeweler disposes of an estate valued at 255000 The Ministerial Relief Association of the Presbyterian Church receives 10000 The Presbyterian Board of Home Missions 6000 and the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions nothing After all individual bequests are made the will de-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George W. Farr, Jr
Ministerial Relief Association of the
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Double tragedy in Lyndon as Doty kills wife then dies
Albert Doty, living nearby, beat his wife to death with a gun barrel. He fled and his severely damaged body was found north of town on the Pacific Railroad. Likely suicide. Doty, 21, was a paroled inmate from Hutchinson Reformatory. Mrs Doty’s mother, Mrs Taylor, has become incensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon
Kan
Albert Doty
Doty
Pacific Railroad
Eugene Carter Near Death in Chicago Billiard Star
CHICAGO December 90. At midnight tonight Eugene Carter the billiard player was near death and physicians say survival is hardly possible through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eugene Carter
Panama Crisis Amid Movements Near Cartago and Panama
Left Panama with the Boyaca yesterday bound for coastal points to board troops for reinforcement of General Castro. Reports say Herrera plans a final effort as Liberal forces operate near Culebra and Emperador after rail line withdrawals. Panama government garrisoned Las Obispo and Matachin to intercept interior communications. Darien revolutionists allegedly fired on Chirqui en route to Pedrigal. US gunboat Concord remains at Panama. French cruiser d Estross has arrived.
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Panama
Boyaca
Castro
Herrera
Culebra
Emperador
Domingo Diaz
Las Obispo
Matachin
Admiral Casey Leaves Acapulco for Pacific Patrol
The Navy reports Rear Admiral Silas Casey has departed Acapulco aboard the Wisconsin for Callao Peru. By the time Wisconsin reaches Callao the Iowa is expected to join from Talcahuane Chile, as Casey may transfer his flag back to the Iowa. The two battleships would patrol Chile Argentina Peru waters to safeguard American interests if hostilities arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Acapulco
Mexico
Silas Casey
Wisconsin
Callao
Peru
Talcuhuane
Chile
Casey
Pacific Squadron
Argentina
Gahan Burke Factions Reach Peace in Chicago County Group
In Chicago on December 3 a compromise between the Gahan and Burke factions of the local Democracy was formalized. Thomas Gahan and William Loeffler, leaders of the anti-Burke faction, were reappointed to the county executive committee and agreed to end their conflict. Roger C. Sulli-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gahan
Burke
Rty S
Thomas Gahan
Wiliam Loeffler
anti-Burke Committee
Roger C. Sulli
Executives Lose Members Over Hostility to Reappointment
Van dropped from the executive committee due to Mayor Harrison's hostility to his reappointment, and John P. Sippsen was also removed from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van
Harrison
John P. Sippssen
Crude Rubber Co to Close After Major Sale
The New York Herald reports that after selling more than $1,000,000 of raw rubber last Saturday the Crude Rubber Company will cease operations. The International Crude Habbo began business yesterday under a charter dated earlier. Charles R. Flint organized both firms and says most Crude Rubber assets have been absorbed by the new company, which has acquired a large stock of crude rubber and some rubber properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Crude Rubber Company
Place International Crude Habbo
Conan
Charles R. Flint
International Company
Wooster University President Seeks Local Fund for Rebuild
Rev L E Hak den Wooster University president returns from trip announcing a millionaire pledges funds toward rebuilding on condition that 140000 be raised locally and 100000 outside Wooster. Trustees to begin efforts immediately to meet the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Rev. L. BE. Hakden
Wooster University
Bishop Whitaker to Rest in Philadelphia Church
Episcopal Bishop W Whitaker of the Pennsylvania diocese announces he will take a year’s rest and call a special meeting for the election of a coadjutor as his health improves after several months of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Episcopal W. Whitaker
Pennsylvania
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Yale
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McLean’s
All Druggiste
Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine Co
St. Louis
the Journal
Maude Adams
Maxine Elliott
Annie Russell
Julia Marlowe
Mary Mannering
Viola Allen
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Journal
Views of London Morning Papers
Der
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Gahan-Burke
Creede Rubber Company
Bishop Whitaker
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