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Fragmentary Notes Reveal Local Talk and Irish Wit
A garbled excerpt records a village discussion about a man named Samuels and a dealer named Thompson, with tales of trades and a gun incident. It also mentions Father Healey of Bray opposing Home Rule and a quip about Tim Healy’s future role, followed by a fragment about rapid transportation and a Chicago hotel.
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James W. Scott
Chicago
Father Healey
Bray
Ireland
Alan
Tim Healy
Munsay