Knapp Asks Harmony as Association Opens Meeting
The National Association of Railway Commissioners opened its session with Knapp urging harmony to reduce hostility toward President Roosevelt’s railroad control plan. Delegates from across states discuss grade crossings, uniform accounting, and coordination with state commissions as the group aims to harmonize action nationwide. The gathering included about seventy delegates and featured remarks by Knapp and other officials on guiding the transport system through increasing complexity.
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National Association of Alway Commissioners
Foosevelts
Totays
Port Amony
Nuvi
Statr
Anopp
Thantstat
Arin
Rum
CC McChord
Kntucky
Raiirgad Commission
1Dnion
Diane Ke Hrown
Pennsylve
Barman
Executive Commit
Shipper Passyrt
Carrier
Knapp
Interstate Commeral Commission
Ashington
Pal Toy
Nc Mortwich
Canchuston
Seymore
Gransdont
Ammissioner Decker
New York
Cormalssiens Ly
Ety
Renticks
Alk
Tsat
HA. Fairchild
Washington
Contentloe
Sulphur Firm Protests Government Action in Italy
The Union Sulphur Company of Lou Island files a DOJ complaint alleging an Italian state connected firm is pressuring the American company from the market. An Italian government agent is said to be negotiating contracts and other matters to curb competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Department of Justice
Union Sulphur Company
Lou- Islan
Armetican
Tua
Arrini Ng
Cuba Policy Funds Public Works and Communications
Gov Magoon reports using surplus Cuban revenues for internal improvement and public works. August expenditures include highways 62 487 harbor works 28 820 light house service 10 676. Also notes on hokey pokey originator and Italian sulfur mine competition. Funeral notices for Harry Jenkins Jr and references to Consorcio in Atlantic trade. Canal dredges contract awarded to New York shipyard for six steel dredges.
Showman After Railroads Complains Of High Fares
Minstrel Company sues several rail lines before the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging devious handicaps and excessive passenger rates that harmed minstrel tours across the Southern territory. The complaint argues fairs once fair are now unfair, harming public interest and travel induced by performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fields
Minstrel Company
Southern
Ine Stalpsea
Air Line
Central of Georgia
Louieride
Nashvile
Ing
Cass
Decision Favors Railroad In Dallas Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed without prejudice the Dallas freight bureau complaint against the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad over alleged excessive rates from St Louis to Dallas. The commission found no sufficient basis to order a rate reduction and said complainants must prove their issues with competent testimony or make a clear prima facie case. Commissioner Harlan authored the decision, with Commissioner Clemens not concurring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dalllas Freight Bureau
Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad
St Touts
Dallas
St Louis Dallas
Harlan
Clements
Oil Trust Books Show Ohio Decree Ignored by Trustees
Washington report details records from the Standard Oil trust era revealing trustees exchanged stock to preserve control after the Ohio Supreme Court dissolved the trust in 1921. Prosecution cites ledger transcriptions showing cross ownership among subsidiaries and major beneficiaries like Rockefeller and Flagler. Attorney General and deputies review Corsicana Refining ties to Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Ol Company
New Jersey
Ohio Supreme Court
Standard Trust
Connts
Standard of
New York
Federal judge bars stake from state court in NYC rail receivership
United States Circuit Court today made permanent the receivership of the New York City Railway Company and the Metropolitan Street Railway Company. Attorney General Jackson had sought transfer of control to state court, but the federal order keeps the receivership in federal jurisdiction with ongoing oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Qet 3
Inago Lacombe
United States
New York City Railway Company
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Jackson
Rate suits to be heard by Interstate Commerce Commission
Five complaints claiming excessive rates and discrimination under the Hepburn act will be heard by the Interstate Commerce Commission in Buffalo on October 18. Washburn Crosby Milling Company sues the Lehigh Valley and the Pennsylvania railroads. Banner Miller Milling Company sues the New York Central. Thornton & Chester Milling Company sues the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Buffalo
Washburn Crosby Milling Company
Retha Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Banner Miller Milling Company
New York Central
Thornton & Chester Miling Company
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Treasury may extend Cortelyou scheme for more deposits
Rumor on Wall Street says Secretary Cortelyou may widen Treasury relief to banks beyond the 471 900 dollars already deposited since August 24. No formal extension or announcement is expected, but New York banks likely to be accommodated as the government aims to ease strain over the next month. Deposits have largely gone to interior banks, especially west and south, with none at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Treasury
Washington
New York
Cortelyou
Itowak
Harriman Silent on Illinois Central Stock Transfer
The text records Harriman declining to comment on transferring 1400 shares of Illinois Central stock from Union Pacific to himself. Mr Fish notes no statement is expected from Harriman, while Marriman refrains from predicting the outcome of the Central controversy.
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Llinois
Stew
Wall Street
Aax
Doviing
Himsel
Union Pacific Treasury
Illinois Central
Fish
Illinois Central Ds
Hingis Central
Marriman
Pols Central
Ex Exeter student leaves academy over discipline and race claim
Phillips Exeter Academy denies a published report that jooker Washington jr and E Gomez were expelled for race prejudice. Principal Harlan P Amen says Washington left voluntarily rather than face discipline and Gomez likewise departed after a rebuke by a teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jooker T Washington, Jr
Exeter
Exeter NH
Backart Washington Jr
E Gomez Gon
Phillips Exeter Academy
Harlan P Amen
Washington
Gomez
Changes in GFP 9 Force At Government Printing Office
Several promotions shuffle the administrative staff at the Government Printing Office effective immediately. Frank Wallace moves to foreman of printing, filling the vacancy from Benjamin F Constantine. George J. Sherman becomes foreman of the American division, Frank A. Kidd is promoted to foreman of the proof reading department, replacing Charles M. Robinson. Charles H. Young advances to assistant superintendent of manufacture for the night shift. Aneut Andersen of the Fifth precinct is reassigned to command the Anacostia station as part of Fifth precinct changes. The action follows a demand for improved poles service.
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Government Printing Office
Frank Wallace
Benjamin F Constantine Ae
T Manufacture
George J. Sherman
Besa
Frank A. Kidd
Reading
Charles M. Robinson
Moat Reading
Charles H. Young
Night Force
Anacosti
Aneut. Andersen
Bifth
Maj Sylvester
Jersey Hangman Faces End as Electrocution Debuts
Jersey moves toward electric chair with death house completion and street sally of state laws replacing hanging. Veteran hangman James Van Hise of Newark, 71, faces loss of work as electrocution comes early. His family long served as hangmen. sheriffs paid up to 500 dollars for executions. Michael Tarorest, indicted May, may be first to die in the electric chair.
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Jersey
Drenton
van Aitse
Van
van Hise
Michael Taroest
Lambertville
Laying of Sewers Ordered by City Commissioners
City commissioners ordered sewer work along the north side of Adams Street Northwest between North Capitol and First Streets and along Brightwood Avenue, Shepherd and Taylor Streets. Earlier water main orders were canceled. The report also notes the Kearsarge battleship arriving at League Island Navy Yard for repairs ahead of voyage preparations.
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Tortie
Adents’ Street
North Capitol
Tirst Streets
Brichtwood Avenue
Taylor Streets
Hhode Island Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Rosedale
Sixteenth and
Seventeenth Streets
Kearsarge
Frepanng
Philadelphia
Kearairge
Lesgue
Neursigia
Perrariya
Gutlee
Zane
Zemon
Naval Station
Will Enter Balloon Race In Intercontinental Flight
May Henry B Wersey authorizes Henry Hersey to represent the government in the international balloon race from St Desigucton to the Pacific coast. Hersey, returning from Spitsbergen, will use the government balloon to make altitude temperature and humidity observations. This marks the first international aeronautic race in the United States with all major aeronautic clubs represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa I. Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Wilson
Department of Africnitare
Henry Bye Eamey
Tolsay
Inter Pa Ea Ae
St. Desigucton
Arden May Hersey
Spitsbergen
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Ersey
Europe
Pacific Coast
United States
Leshine Huro Petin
Missionary Society Meets in Baltimore Conference
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Baltimore Methodist Conference begins a three day annual session at Foundry Methodist Church in northwest Baltimore with a 10 am communion. Mrs A H Eaton of Baltimore gives the 11 am annual address. Dr Minor from Buchan China preaches tonight, with Dr Guthrie of Hamline M E Church delivering the evening sermon. About 20 delegates are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo Lary
Baltimore Methodist Conference
Foundry” Methodist Church
Eixteemth
Church Strests
A. H. Eaton
Baltimore
Society
Varlana
Minor
Buchan China
Guthrie
Hamline
M. E Church
Will of Anna Coleman names Carroll Wright and John McPherson as executors
The will of Mrs Anna M Coleman dated January 2 appoints Col Carroll D Wright and Joan Bruce McPherson as executors. She dies September 21 at the Town apartment house leaving an estate valued over $100,000 with generous bequests to relatives and friends. The will directs investment for Mrs Coleman’s brother Dr Charles Wallace Stitwell of Toledo Ohio and halves to his heirs, with other specific bequests to Isabelle Withur Pyter, Mrs WB Sohober, Ailescottie Reinke, Miss Jeona M Wells, and Mrs Maria J Haring. A $903 claim in U S Court remains to be settled. Real estate includes 2 Town Circle residence, 20-acre Overmont Heights farm joint ownership, and properties in Glen Debo and along Conduit road north of Georgetown.
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Col Carroll D Wright
Woreseter
Mass
Joan Bruce McPherson
Anne M Colema
Colemans
Lear
Caroline
Wright
Col Wright
Colemens
Charles Wallace Stitwell
Toledo
Ohio
Stiwell
Contra Costa Cal
Stitwell
Isabelle
Withur Pyter l
Morristown
Mre
WB Sohober Nee Loomis
Howth
Bethlehem
Ailescottie Reinke
Iowa Apartments
Misa Jieona
Maria J Hareng
Coleman
United States Court of
Anid
Ty Her, Jr
Town Circle
Overmont Heignts
Glen Debo
Georgetown
Rattlesnake Attack in Brooklyn Patrolman Survives
Patrolman Louis A Brown on horseback faced a rattlesnake in Flatbush Brooklyn. A buckskin glove protected his hand as the snake struck the thumb, then he freed himself, captured the reptile, and imprisoned it alive in a milk bottle for the children nearby to see.
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New York
Lous A Brown
Flatbush
Brooklyn
Brown
Court orders hearing on blocking Grant memorial site tree removals
Justice Astley Gould directs Capt John H Pooks and the Grant memorial commission to appear Friday October 2 to show why they should not be enjoined from cutting historic trees in the National Botanic Garden grounds to clear space for the Ulysses S Grant memorial. Conrad H Syme petitions in the District Supreme Court, arguing the government has spent much to preserve the trees and the action would harm citizens and \ potential sentimental value. The plan targets the Crittenden peach tree and a BeBe elm planted by Senator Beck and by President Washington.
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John H Pooks
Coins of Engineers
Jusige Astley M. Gould
Equity Court
Boteale Garden
Ulysses
Grant Memorial Commission
District Supreme Court
Conrad H Syme
Ellen
Washington
Hte
Syme
Symic
Poole
Timsetf
Grant Memorial
Senator Beck
Kentucky
George Washington
New McGaw Will Challenged in Probate Suit
In District Probate Court a suit seeks to set aside the will of Jete McGaw who disinherited kin. The case names Robert McGaw and four trustees of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society as defendants, alleging undue influence over the elderly testatrix who left real estate valued about 25 090 to fund a memorial in Japan or China.
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D McGaw
Cause of
Foreign Missions
Robert McGaw
Brooklyn XV
Amelia Huntley
Lydia H Tilton
Hettis
HH Fague
Womana Foreign Hisionary Society
Memorial M
McGaw
Saran D la Petra
Missionary Society
Wifl
Japan
China
Theater Obstruction Case Prompts Early Court Releases
Justice Mullowny released George Church and William Blote on five dollar collateral after arrests for obstructing theater entrances. Both residents of northwest Washington faced charges tied to blocking access at venues. In other actions, publishers face suit over a news service and an administrator sues for a fatal workplace accident. A separate theft of damages suit and a probate filing were noted, detailing a will dated May 2, 1912, leaving estate to Charles E. F. Wainwright.
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Justice Mullowny
Judge Mullowny
Yesteday
George Church
Newton Street
William Blote
Twenty Third Street
Kleindienst
Complex DC Court Records Chronicle Shows Multiple Cases
A dense legal docket from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals lists numerous matters across equity, criminal, probate, and administrative streams. The record names firms Clephane, Burke, and several counsel teams, with references to administrative orders, calendar entries, and asset sales in real estate and estate cases.
A Roomful of Rockers at 631 to 639 Massachusetts Avenue
A large room on the ground floor is devoted to showings of Rockers with a vast stock. Highlights include dainty parlor pieces and large comfortable designs for smoking rooms or dens, plus bedroom and weathered oak varieties. The display demonstrates the extensive range available.
Complex Real Estate Transfers and Trustees Listings
Real estate transfers and related actions across Washington listings. Transfers involve Farmers Trust Banking and Deposit Company of Baltimore Md, various parcels on Fifteenth Street Northwest, Woodward’s Lot, and multiple streets. buyers include individual trustees and named heirs. Records list lot apportionments, percentages, and parcel descriptions with corresponding stake values and dates.
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Tahoma Park
Farmers ‘Trust Banking and Deposit Company of ‘Aitimors Md
Bucanes
Wirelle Wiliin L- Moora
Gramtard
I Wausre
Céccapias Universitt PO
Pomadie Ubey Et Ax
Pelvic J Urey
MeDue
Ito Amelia
Woodwards
Walliaer
Mabbews
Eaule Sacnwell
Eboris
Mer
Hie Cub Company
le Dot Park
Aanic E Dil
George
Lesquire
Westa Cartwright
Gammel Maddox
Prescott Gaigy
Agear Mac
Fahd
Lydia T
Agnes C Cusol
Eatate
Guarge
Corcoran Street
Charies ‘I Buller
Jako M Welch
Chichester
Henry H. Simpson
Trusten
All
William
Saul
Waleington
Josept
Dewidecu
Richerd
Warthen
Charles HL Parier Trumtes
Alien Auermann
Anguet Niebel
Weed Eckington- Jola
William HL Vane
Deeds of Trust Overview Across Washington Areas
Listing of numerous deeds of trust securing various properties in Washington and surrounding areas. Names include TaHoMA Panm Susanna Lewd et ux and William S Minaix among others, with multiple blocks and squares referenced. Terms show 3 to 5 year periods, steady interest rates around percent, and semiannual payments.
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Tahoma Panm
Susanna
Weabingas
Aquindin Cooperative
Houlmead Smanor
William S Minaix
Aten x
Sirteraat
Abd J Gates Moore
Festta Bolen i Peemreon
Erut Pol Apouluy
Washington
Iertha Strenss
George ML Einarerson
Matthews
OL Monta
Rusell
Osiles F- Bentepin
Whestingham
Fonlar Et
Will
Iam E. Housang
Walter C Beldersea
Reas
Ber
Gallebe
Dray
Diller Graz
Dulles
Grok
Samsoa Hillien
Fiathe
Harry
Welsh
Jonast Jemney
Davis
Ares
Edmund Phare
Mikel
Clase
Vettersan
Braditeld
Sevait Cha
Francis Saul
Aiton
Saul Slam
Holsmead
Samuel A. Ratinson
Washington Joan and Trust Company
Wiliam
Louise
William and Richart
Y M C A Athletes at Work Open Gym for Winter Classes
The YMCA opens winter classes at its Washington gym drawing large attendance and enrollment, with plans for basketball and indoor baseball trials within ten weeks. Volleyball teams will be organized for upcoming tournaments as several Association School for Christian Training classes begin and proceed. The Bible study team and Ada Work feature a weekly banquet, enjoyed in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privdéger
Washington
Mets
Thor
Association School For Christian Training Berar
Stein elected president of Carriage and Wagon Workers Union
Henry Stein of Washington was elected president of the Carriage and Wagon Workers Union last week and will move the union’s headquarters from Chicago to Washington. Stein, age 27, is the youngest international officer in the American Federation of Labor and was formerly secretary of the Weebington local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Stein
Washington
Carriage and Wagon Workers Union
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Weebington
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Dunham
viTe Lally
Sicily
Harry S. Jensons Todays Corporation
Consoralg
Harry Jenkins, Jr
Sicilan
Tbla Elly
Morris- Fonnoraio
Amerkan
Consorsio
Combina Charles
Fourth Street
Americas
New Yorke
Bardle Highlands
isUmionl Commission
Ewprt News
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Showman
OIL Trust Books Oper
Supreme Court
Standard O8
Standard Ov ‘Trust
Standard Ofl Company
Retéres Ferra
Joan Regal Corporation
TEE. Venyveres 48 Ts
Ner Wong
John D Rockefeller
Wiliam Rockefeller
Henry M Flagler
Benjamin Brewster
John D Archbold
Henry H Rogers
Wesley H Tilford
Charles W Harkness
Oliver B Jennings
Asther Jennings
Walter Jennings
Helen Jennings
Atrio B
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Emma
Auchindows
Charles Pratt
Olver HK Payne
Mr Toy
Esa SA
RV Davidson
Texas
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Corsicana Refining Company
Tesas
Standard Ol
Corsicana
ON Payne
HO Folger
Standard
Genscal Lightfoot
Commerce
Harriman
Emhy
Hangman
Wetriet
Wersey
Gourt
Women's Organization of
Balimore
Methodist Conference
Will OF
Anna Mi. Coleman
Carroll ‘Wright
John McPherson
Granigan
Baward Willems
James Willams
Yestay
J Maury Dove Company
Tool and
Charles EF
Wainwright
New York City
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Charles Stew
Legal Record
Court of Appeals
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Fay
District of Calumbut
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Romstraey
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Tippharé
Binaxvaritani
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Gould
Stockton Et al
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Philip Weather
PGS International Trust Company
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BB Beneente
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Masilron
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Altormer
Merillat
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Hanning
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Autbross & Beatler
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Mr Mestles
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Thomas J Darling
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Waller
Dee Lake
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Ladyley Attornese Lambert
Meteay
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York and
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Purdy Adminirghrte Va
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Talirhad
Aiorgere Cariaton
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Seatise
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Philadotatla
Eafcindze
Warmeter Hultreed
McAtoney
Flennery
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Chassepeke
Atror Tove Wa
Gjinkeaien
Gjinkeaien Ae Seo SH Stewart—Northidetes Heeld & Frefiey
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Fedris Compory
Monell É
PoUme A
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Timothy Brogan
Anoieya Labier & Vetexsit ‘Hl
Golishsou
Warrington Allay
Juskiaa Bieler
Wilhem Nolan
George Foulkes
Franz Kane
Arrabati
Saul Va Villa
Ality Entaeed Tereanded ‘United
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Hemjemin Acess
Deraxtia
Wetlea
Saleumonte
Arthur
Unites Stalor
A. Chase
Tricot
Assiruis
United
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Ataen
Alice Hills
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Burtart
Warren Amipnaent
Pryates
Colbert
Ak Whitley
Seeiat Altay
Rupil
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Fulton
Cox—Jr
Shields
Suyeind
AL Es
Bernwatts
Kote Pepram Company
Douglas and
Hoover
Hayes
Ambroe
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Spek Abtorsey
Alata
Mary A. Cot
Tomer
Homer ‘Grice
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Musee
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Pattog
Charles
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Forge
Gojien Lambert & Belaan
Charles & Wollright
Seyma
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Ameli Munley
Adarney
Clark Va
Mary T. Most Zusery
Simms
Isvine
Furplokton & Co
Carfiorart
Allorany RG Fond
Bua Prietiogsad Ibliting Association
Sargeant
Soneiilon
Kiocaswakre Pharmacy
Abtgrows Frabmaot
Peopli's Pharmacy
Massachusetts Avenue
Leg Corepany
Samue Altemay Tamar
James Correll
We Capital Tracton Company
Lotapry A. A Lipscoats Ead
Moseley Arge Company
Fife Sohn Creper Va
Leo Simmentes
Glos
Edward Willige
Te Murphy
George P Waaver
Sam Jones
Rey Sam P Jones
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Mrs. Jones
Mutual Life Insurnce Company i
New York, N.Y
Thos. B. Morgan
F Street
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