Freight Train Plunges Into Moccasin River at Dark Trestle
Bristol Va Aug 24 A Virginia and Southwestern freight train wrecked after a washout on the Moccasin River trestle at 2 am. The engine and eight cars wrecked into the river, killing brakeman E Gooher of Lovedale Tenn and fireman J A Cleet of Rathton Tenn. Engineer Robert L Burton was seriously injured but swam ashore. Train was traveling fast in darkness when danger was unseen until within fifteen feet of the weakened trestle. Property loss heavy.
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Bristol
Virginia and Southwestern
Moccasin River
Toas
E Gooher
Lovedste
J A Cleet
Rathton
Robert L. Burton
Booker
Cleet
Boy saves mail train near East Hagerstown Station
In Hagerstown Maryland on August 24 Conrad Burger son of Edward Burger a rural mail carver with friends spotted a spike driven between rails near East Hagerstown Station. The spike partially protruded and was secured by clamping. children removed the obstruction just before the train from Baltimore reached the area.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Conrad
The
Edward Burger
Maryland
Baltimore
East Hagerstown
Titach
Tre Ouingsters
Virginian Missing in New York After Brief Stay
Thomas A. Stewart a 44 year old general store proprietor from Claremont Virginia was reported missing after arriving in New York on August 2. He checked into the Broadway Central Hotel for about two days then vanished after telling his wife of health concerns. Detectives have searched various leads but have not located him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas A. Stewart
Birty
Claremont
Saesex
Alex Stewart
Broadway Central
Fetter
Girl Accuses Two in Baltimore Park Assault
A 15 year old girl accuses George T Rice a commission merchant at 215 Street and George Knapman of 10e North Paca Street of assault in Carroll Park Baltimore. Rice and Knapman were committed by Justice Loden to $2000 bail for Criminal Court. The girl and her step sister reside at 713 West Lexington Street.
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Baltimore Park
Baltimore
George Trice
George Knapman
Paca Street
Dron Torker
Phiadelphia
Justice Loden O
Western Police
Morni Aig
Criminal Court
Ligne W. Kilpatrick
West
Lexington Street
Fannie Kilpatrick
Carroll
Knapman
Carroll Park
Burke
Justice Inden
Wells Term Nearing End as Millionaire Son Remains in Brig
Reports from Norfolk Navy Yard say J Raynor Sterrs Wells, once a New York Newport socialite and navy apprentice, will be released from prison next Tuesday after a court martial for overstaying a leave to bid his parents goodbye before enlistment. The Washington Post confirms related dispatches. other brief items note an attempted break-in at Danville Orphanage, a Richmond marriage, a drowning in Parkersburg, Fairfax County school reopening plans, and obituaries for Margaret Virginia Towder Crowder and local resident Jeffress in Danville.
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Millionaire
Washington
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
J .Raynor Sterrs Wells
New York
Newport
United States Navy
Will Not Pardon Girl Susie Hannon
Governor Glenn refuses to pardon Susie Hannon a twelve year old girl sentenced to four years and nine months in the penitentiary for killing a young man in Cabstrua County He notes her bad character but says a future good conduct could lead to a conditional pardon and a potential home.
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Washington Post
Raleigh
N. G
Glenn
Susie Hannon
Cabstrua County
Appeal to the President for fair trials urged by AME Zion
The ecumenical council of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in the United States adopted a resolution urging the President to use his influence to secure fair trials for all citizens charged with crime, regardless of color or location, amid concern over frequent lynchings. The proposal came from George C. Clement, a Black editor from Charlotte.
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Washington
Norfolk
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of the
George C. Clement
Charlotte
Loud Talk Causes Trouble at Railway Crossing Incident
Washington bureau report from Alexandria describes Superintendent Joseph Colvin filing a complaint with Mayor Pott and Chief Goods against seven Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company workers after a midnight argument at Prince and Royal streets. Warrants issued, case to be heard in police court. workers dismissed, Colvin pledges local-prosecution assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fost Bureau
King Stenet
Alexandria
Joseph Colvin
Washington
Mount Vernon Road
Colvin
Fire Laddies Return Home From Virginia Firemen’s Meet
Alexandria volunteer firemen returned after attending the Virginia Volunteer Firemen’s Association annual convention in Richmond. A King Street parade drew a large crowd, and the Naval Gun Factory Band from Washington won second prize. Refreshments followed at the Columbia engine house. Also noted is the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Ann Dix at North Pitt street with services by Rev J A Jeffers, burial at Methodist Protestant Cemetery. In Annapolis Congressman Peabody appointed Edmund to West Point. Pavels, a St John’s College student, qualifies for entry after medical exam.
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Alexandria
Firrmen
Virgina Volunteer Firemen's Associaton
Richmond
Kingstreet
Navalh Gun Factory
Washington
Columbia Enginehouse
St. Agaph Street
Sarah Ann Dix
North Pitt Street
J. A. Jeffers
George E. Price
J. F. Cook
D. H. Appich
J. T. Boyd
John Naylor
James Evele H
Annapolis
Peatre
Edmund
United States Military Academy
West Point
Pavels
St. John’s College
Flooding Hits Cumberland Area After Cloudburst
A severe afternoon cloudburst drenched Cumberland and nearby areas. Water flooded the Cumberland brewery area, halted streetcar traffic for hours, and left Pear Street a river while Dry Run flooded. Tracks on several railways were submerged or washed out, and a barn burned in Chaneyville after a lightning strike.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Valley Railroad
Cumberland Sea Company
John O'Neal
Chaneyville
Flintstone
Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway
Longs Land
Baltimore
Carroll County
Sykesville
Newming
Westminster
Threat to Colored Troops at Fort Brown Sparks U S Action
War Department reports from Brownsville show rough elements plan to shoot at the train carrying colored troops leaving Fort Brown. Acting Secretary Ainsworth and General Hell hold conferences as Brownsville authorities vow to prevent a new outbreak. Troops ordered to defend themselves if attacked, with potential for armed clashes during the move to Fort Reno.
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War Department
Brownaville
Fort Brown
Ainsworth
Hell
I- 13
Brownsville
Texas
Fort Reno
Troops Near Mexican Border Amid Brownsville Raid Aftermath
Aug 24 dispatches report a battalion from Camp Mabry may depart for the Mexican border amid rumors of Brownsville trouble. In Brownsville a night raid led to arrests of nine members of Company CG Twenty-fifth Infantry for killing a citizen and wounding a police lieutenant. A cipher order to hold the troops pending Gen Bell investigation created tension as black soldiers face renewed precautions and a possible special court term.
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Austin
Tex
Camp Mabry
Brownsville
McDonald
Twenty-fifth Infantry
W. O Bower
George Jackson
David Powell
Corp
Madison
John Holloman
J. H. Howard
W W. Newton
Oscar W. Reed
J. H. Askew
Leutenant
Fort Reno
Oklo
Maj
Penrose
Bell
State firemen hose reel contests thrill large Richmond crowd
In Richmond on August 24 an immense crowd watched six fire companies compete for the state championship. George Alexander of Covington collapsed after finishing the free-for-all race but recovered with medical aid. Lexington won the first race in 29 3 4 seconds, Covington No. 1 was second in 31 4 seconds, with Woodstock, Covington No. 2, Strasburg, and Newport News also competing. The second race, open to association companies, saw Strasburg win in 0 29 4 with Lexington second and Woodstock third. Newport News and Covington also ran. Prizes honored uniforms and bands from Phoebus No. 1, Columbia No. 1, Alexandria, Naval Gun Factory Band, Washington, and Fort Monroe’s Artillery Band.
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Richmond
George Alexander
Covington
Lexington
Covington Company
Woodstock
Strasburg
Newport News
Phoebus
Columbia
Alexandria
Naval Gun Factory Band
Washington
Fort Monroe
Ice Price Jump At Virginia Beach Resorts
In Virginia Beach and nearby seaside resorts, ice is selling for twenty dollars a ton. Sweltering crowds may buy only small quantities. Officials note a scarcity of ice prompting the rise, though the city itself reportedly has ample supply and prices have not risen there.
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Virginia Seashore
Washington Post
Norfolk, Va
Virginia Beach
Addresses at M. P. Conference Held Today
At the session of the Methods of Protestant Conference today Theodore Attord superintendent of the State Anti-Saloon League Rev J Lucas and Rev Mr Rice delivered addresses. The event took place in the conference hall of the TY a Aug 4 gathering.
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Paflmont, TY
Theodore Attord
State Anti-Saloon League
J.lucas
Mr. Rice
Farmers' School Closes at Maryland College Park
Special to The Washington Post reports the summer school and farmers institute at Maryland Agricultural College ends with broad participation from county farmers. The program featured lectures on worn judging, alfalfa, egg production laws, gasoline engines, commercial feeds, shoeing, hog judging, insect control, plant grafting, nursery inspection, poultry breeds, finishing and marketing butter, and household emergencies by faculty and Miss Agnes Smith.
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Washington Post
College Park
Farmers Institute
Maryland Agricultural College
C. W. Naal
E. J. Oswald
W. T. J. Pallaferro
W. N. Hutt
James E. Rice
Mies Agnes Smith
Frances Weldner
Rockville Fair Closes Amid Heat Storm Cuts Attendance
Rockville Md Aug 24 Attendance at the fair fell today due to extreme heat and a fierce afternoon storm. Despite a lower closing day crowd receipts over the four days are expected to match last year’s record. Premium lists feature many exhibitors in poultry, preserves, canned goods, vegetables and culinary shows with numerous award winners named.
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Rockville
FAIR WEEK WEDDINGS IN ROCKVILLE WEDS Washington Couples
During Rockville fair week multiple couples tied the knot. Rev. 8 R. White and Rev. EL. Walfe officiated ceremonies for pairs from Washington, Gaithersburg, Baltimore, Alexandria, Thomaston Conn., Loudoun County, and Germantown. Marriages occurred at minister homes and in church settings with several unions announced.
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Washington
Rockville
Washington Post
R. White
Thomas Francis Newgaler
Mary Theresa Kennedy
Charles E. Burriss
Gaithersburg
Mary E. Bly
Baltimore
William Frederick Baker, Jr
Maud Virginia Mansfeld
Alexandria
EL. Walfe
M. E. Church South
Weldon Livingston Ferguson, Jr
Loudoun County
Frances A. Garner
Thomaston
Conn
Leo Port
Loretta Days
E. B. Prettyman
Cort Leroy Sawyer
Rachel Pearl
Sinclair
F. Claude Diley
Travilah
Mary C. Bennett
Germantown
Seo S. BR. White
Willam Bernard Charles
Laura V. Stewart
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted for Lungs Relief
A short advertisement urges readers to treat coughing and chest distress with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It emphasizes the lungs work daily and invites consultation with a doctor for guidance on the remedy. The copy includes promotional phrases about soothing effects and relief from coughing.
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Ayer
Ninety-Second Anniversary of Washington Burning Observed
Workers recall the August 1814 British assault on Washington. Troops landed at Benedict Maryland and marched to Bladensburg then Capitol Hill, burning the Capitol White House War Office Treasury and parts of the city before retreating to Benedict.
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Washington
Benedict
Charles County
Nottingham
Marlboro
Old Fields
Bladensburg
Comion
Capitol
White House
Treasury
War Office
Patuxent River
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac
Patuxent
Susquehanne
England
Cochrane
Chesapeake
Cockburn
BeneiG@iet
Long Old Fields
Hadeen
Georgetown
Montgomery County
Capitol Grounds
Congressional Library
Thomas Jefferson
The
National Intelligencer
Admiral Cockburn
War and Treasury
Arsenal
Navy Yard
Fotoreac
Long Bridges
Long Branch
Tax fraud charges filed over Fayette County leasehold values
West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Dillon seeks removal of Assessors T. Carter and B. B. Bart for failing to appraise coal leaseholds properly. He contends the assessed value of $805,000 is far below his estimated $5,685,000, accusing assessors of improper influence by leaseholders and their attorneys in a disputed tax matter.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Dillon
Circuit Court
Fayette County
T. Carter
B. B. Bart
Dilton
THREE DRUG STORES ROBBED IN CITY BAND OF THIEVES BELIEVED AT WORK
Several drug stores in different city areas were robbed by a suspected housebreaker band. The raids targeted money only, with the largest haul being $6 from Arthur Portman’s store at 140 Fourteenth Street NW. James O’Donnell’s shop at 94 F Street NW yielded $9.40. Portland Pharmacy was also entered, with $1.20 taken.
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Po Nes
Arthur F. B. Portman
Fourteenth Stress Northwest
James O'Donnell
F Street Northwest
Portland
Palma Prisoner in Bic Palace Controversy Grows
A long dispatch notes suspicions that powerful U.S. interests seek gains on the island and that the sugar trust backs Cuban insurgents to prompt U.S. intervention and possible annexation. Officials deny intervention while diplomats warn of shifting, uncertain conditions as Gen. Bell rushes to Oyster Bay to confer with the President about Cuba.
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Eee
All United
Sugar Trust
United States
Bell
Oyster Bay
Fort Brown
Tex
Cuba
Washington
State Department
Sleaper
Havana
Éudenca
Palma
Demand for Honest Elections in Cuba Merges US Mediation Hope
A Havana interview cites Senator Moria Campos Maraqueti and Alfredo Zayas urging President Roosevelt to appoint a nonpartisan commission to verify Cuba’s elections. Rebels seek legal, not American intervention, warning that three months of war could ruin Cuba. Both Liberal leaders stress unity, condemn armed revolt yet seek legitimate, fair elections under international scrutiny.
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Washington Post
Havana
Moria Campos Maraqueti
Telegrafo
Estrada Palma
New York
Roosevelt
Palma
Cuba
Banderas
Ping Guerra
Alfredo Zayas
Senate
Liberal Party
Zayds
Hotels Guests List from Various Cities
A long OCR list records hotel guests by city and name, including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond Alabama Florida Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisville Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri New Orleans Ohio Texas and North Carolina. Entries name guests and their hotels such as Willard Regent and National, with multiple individuals and spouses noted. The fragment suggests a social register or rooming list common to period newspapers.
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Baltimore
A. Wallace
G. W. Gras
Prim
Regent
Boston
George R Hwith
HW. Rost
National
Thicago
BR Jonneon
New Willard
Brigge
Alfred Schwaler
Rattled
New York City
R. Putman
Arlington
Johnson M. Lenncut
R. Lenncut
Sherdham
George A Sopa
Wo White
Wl i
Baker
EV Suummerwell
Bite
J. W. Beck
WD. Smith
Wo Powers
Wildes
Henry
Gttenburg
Mira N Stewart
Frank Spies
E ¢ Page
H.@ Hollis
Raleigh
E H. Kodas
Gus Cake
Gliman
Philadelphea
A. L Kell
WB Ruston
H Dents
F Dentz
Dents
the Wises Ashbrigge
St James
Pittsburg
R. TV
Alcon
Neil Willard
Asing Halen
P. McGleary
Richmond
G. A Manson
Alabama
Mise Blanch Shelden
Binnineham
Miz
Charles Hearnl
Mobile
Shoreham
Colorado
ED. Richards
M. A. Phipps
Denver
Delaware
Samuel Speak
Harvey
St. James
Florida
E. N. Bredel
Tampa
Illinois
Edward Leopold
Betteville
Ney
Washburn
Bloomington
Indiana
HetHe Small
Indianapoli
William F. MiMer
Indianapolis
National Kontucky
Amelia Beiter
Louteville
Grotes F. Jones
Millereburg
James
W' Ozborne
Covihaten
James Mcw Williams
Ielevilie
New Witerd
H. N Green
G F. Brantley
Lake Charles
Regent Maryland
Hugh
Victor LeCsbe
Annaporte
Elges
Massachubetto
Ellard Gimes
St- Loui
H. BH Betham
Raléigh
New York
Alfred B
Elleworthy
Buffalo
Nowite
North Carolina
B. Chagman
Ashavilla
J. F. Hays
Misa Wilson
Asbeville
J. BR. Howerton
Charlotte
Utes Leave Utah Reservations for South Dakota Journey
White River band of Utes moves from their Utah stamping grounds toward the rising sun with women and children. Commissioner Leupp warns of a peaceful uprising while officials pledge watchfulness. Chief Appah and Chief Red Cap oppose opening reservations to settlement. Capt Hall urges return to Utah. Outcome uncertain as authorities monitor potential trouble.
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White River
Gte Indiens Cn Utah
Francis R. Leupp
Indian Affairs
Leupp
Utah
South Dakota
Wounded Knee
Sitting Bull
Commissioner Leupp
Appeh
Red Cap
Appah
Congress
Alan
Capt. Hall
Boy Sentenced to Death for Assault in Virginia
Special to The Warrington res Luray Virginia August 24 Albert Young of Rappahannock County was convicted in the circuit court and sentenced to hang for assault on his eleven year old cousin Gussie Welch. Young was confined in the Luray jail to prevent a possible lynching. He is about seventeen years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington Res
Luray
Albert Young
Rappahannock
Gussie Welch
Young Uut
Father Accuses Son In Forgery Case At Peace Resort
G. W. Carney, son of prominent Peace businessman Bel Carney, is charged with forging checks totaling about $1,000. Reports say the son, who has spent time in Charleston and Montgomery, passed many checks ranging from ten to a larger sum, in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hinton
W. Vz
Bel Carney
Peace
G. W. Carney
Charleston
Montgomery
Remarkable Cure Cited By Cuticura For Infant Sores
Mrs George J Steese of 701 Coburn Ave Ohio tells how Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed her baby’s skin hHumor after three doctors failed. Sores disappeared after using a box of Ointment and cake of Soap, saving the child from further severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Steese
Coburn Be ‘On
Ohio
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Damite
Danville
Burleigh
B. E. Wolf
Frederick Charles Burleigh
Beasie Elizabeth Wolf
Methodist Episcopal Church
Deer Park
J. B. Workman
Oakland
Parkersburg
W Va
North
Erea
Harry Tedrow
Fairfax
Vienna
Fairfax County School Board
Virginia
Margaret Virgina
Samuel D Crowder
Yosra
N.C
Jeffrese
Culpeper
ehNaren
Girl
Alexandria Volunteer Company
Sarah Diz
Sumberland
National Pike
VOB
Sam
Brownsville, Tex
An ‘Hexandrie Company
M. P
Farmers’ School
Summer Institute
Rockville Fair
Montgomery Society
Cullinery
MB Thomas
Migs
Hien Farquhar
Afp Beall
Margaret Rigga
O M. Junthicum
James Bosley
Robert Etrvioga
E. Peter
Miva Hose Wegner
B Lydapne
Cota Bogley
Hies Grace Kefauver
Margaret Dawson
Amarda Caimselman
Mies Onuna Fogle
W . Ricketts
Mira Alice Rixka
Q B Linthkcum
Lavillte Wagner
Oc Warfeld
H. DL Wella
Meas Beulah Sage
L. B Ward
Wallace Fields
Ada Warfield
C Sehetter
Keys
Misa
Bessie Peter
W. E. Rickette
Migxa
Grace Kefauver
Mixa
Mies Saito Peni
Mra . T Johnson
Beulah Sage
Adele Maus
Cora Bosley
T. G Keys
M Renshaw
Albert P Byal
J. If. Word
ET. Stabler
di Warfield
W. Ricketts
J. F Walters
BL. Roger
A. ©. Schetect
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L. Wellsdellies
Virgle Brewer
Mra WE. Ricketts
Lada Heagy
M 2. Hesgy
W. C. Beck
Wallace Fleléa
Tabitha Braddock
A. C Scherrer
Misa Ruth Burroughs
C.T. Johnson
Children’s Department
R. P. Hines
Eyizabeth Slaymaker
W. Offutt
C. C Dorsey
C A Qusler
W. J. Hines
Awin Wiggins
Willam Lanthteamn
Domeatle
Oisie Beck
Katie Nickerton
Margaret Brown
Ela Brown
Miss A. E. Burroughs
Mik Elizabeth Slaymaer
Hazel Loweley
Estelle Ricketts
Oultty
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Hoke & Son
R. P Magruder
J. MW Mehcing
Mra
H. P Hines
Cart
Houmann
A. H. Bhorts
I. Orwig
R. Lee
B. F. Shesverger
Calvin Hicke
J D. Bummer
H Janseen
WP. Palin
J. F Bogilsh
JF Metisy
Roberson
Albert Fields
W. © Heol, Jr
Ales Cashell
LA Williams
J. Franciacans
Bert
Chrisenden
Roland C. Booth
Lee Pitchlyun
C. T. Cormmann
George Peter
Thomas Shannon
C. B Edwards
Loura Johns
E Petr
HL Burroughs
Otis Hicks
J. B. Poles
RE Davi
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G. Hoke & Son
Plymouth Reel
Mia
AFP Hines
Wyandotte
Calvin Hicks
Astetle
James Francisana
J. L. Lewis
Deny
Jack Hontloy
Capitol Building
King George
West Virginia
Bis Palace
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Akota
Red Cap’ Aro
Boy
Fie
W. B. Moses & Sons, F St
Cor, Rith
CHASE
Atv
Prénte
Pauline Hall
Byron & Lang Gon
Sam Belton
Carson & Willard
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Lyceum
Empire Circuit Co
Empire Circuit
Pene
Majestic Theater
Mats Kon
Melville B Raymond
Cole and Johnson
Fempis Sean
Barlow’s Elephants
Philippini
Bionday
Solith
Feamszivania
Ers
New ‘Witford
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Che Perfor
Chicago
Krey Lak
U. S. Marine Band
Avenue A
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Tennessee
Fulton
Ninth Street N. W
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