Demand for Inspection Urged by Montana Medical Association
The Montana Medical association closes its second day urging strict enforcement of the state inspection law to curb tuberculosis. Officers elected include President T G Murray and Secretary B C Broshe. delegates to the American Medical Association named. Visiting physicians toured city hospitals, praising their quality, with a banquet at Park hotel and new members welcomed.
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Standard
Great Falls
Montana Medical Association
T. G. Murray
Butte
T. J. McKenzie
Anaconda
Louis Bernbaam
B.C. Broshe
Helena
Leroy Southmayd
George H. Barbour
J. W. Gunn
Rudolph Horsky
F. J. Adams
American Medical Association
St. Paul
T. J. Murray
J. F. Spelman
F. W. McCrimmon
Donald Campbell
C. T. McCullough
Missoula
Carl Schulin
M. D
M. Bk. Knowles
D. V
FE. Starz
Montana
Mit
Park Hotel
R. C. Hill
J. T. Sweeney
M. ©. Smetters
Hunter's Hot Springs
Almas
Havre
Radical doctor challenges tuberculosis beliefs at congress
At the tuberculosis congress in New York on May 16 Dr. M. R. Leverson of Brooklyn argued that infectious diseases including tuberculosis and smallpox were not contagious, claiming fear spreads illness. The paper was rejected from minutes as Dr. C. K. Cole urged. Resolutions urged government action, education, free sanitariums, sanitary inspections, and food safety to curb tuberculosis. A free annex for consumptives will open at Montefiore home next Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. R. Leverson
Brooklyn
C. K. Cole
Helena
Mont
Congress
Montefiore Home For
Mitchell Forms Pact to Expand Colorado Fuel & Iron
John J. Mitchell of Illinois Trust & Savings Bank teams with John W. Gates to enlarge Colorado Fuel & Iron and extend its field in steel, amid competition with J. P. Morgan. Mitchell helped place a 6 million dollar bond issue with Blair & Co and will join the Colorado board as it plans 4 million dollars in new tin plate and wire mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John J. Mitchell
Illinois Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago
John W. Gates
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
J. P. Morgan
Mitchell
New York
Blair & Co
Colorado Company
Colorado
Morgan Company
Boiler Makers Strike Joins Seattle Labor Wave
In Seattle on May 16 approximately 100 boiler makers in major metal shops quit at noon joining the machinists strike. They seek nine hours work for the same pay as 10 hours and had warned a June 1 walkout if demands were rejected. The move came after shop owners refused terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Western Central Labor Union
Press Agent Appointed by Jacksonville Relief Group
A relief association in Jacksonville appoints Edwin G. Weed bishop of the Florida diocese as press representative. The Associated Press is named as the transmission channel for appeals and statements, and data not signed by Bishop Weed or sent under his authority should not be trusted by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Pla
Maylé
The
Relief Association
Edwin G. Weed
Diocese of
Florida
Associated Press
Weed
Ma chinists Vote for Shorter Hours and Higher Pay
Washington May 16 President O Connell of the Machinists association reports that over 25 percent of employers nationwide have agreed to the demand for shorter hours and higher pay. He says no new orders were issued from headquarters about Monday's proposed strike and expects general acquiescence to the earlier order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O'Connell
The
Machinists’ Association
Committee Backs Platt Report To The Convention
At a Havana meeting the relations committee of the Cuban constitutional convention voted to submit a report to the convention next Saturday urging acceptance of the Platt amendment. The minority was granted time to prepare a minority report and will meet again tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Six Bodies Recovered After Heavy Gale Warps Loss Afloat
News from Victoria B C reports the steamer Federal foundering off Australia in late March with thirty two lost. Six bodies recovered from shore by a boat bearing the vessel name. wild dogs mangled remains while dingoes caused delays in burial. Captain Coulls and Engineer Hills among identified. Louisa Mont also reported lost with sixteen souls. Other ships faced storms with sealers on Japanese coast reporting catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Moana
Federal
Coulls
Engineer Hills
Louisa Mont
Hawaiian Isles
Carlotta G. Cox
Director
Vera
Blacklist legality upheld in Chicago supreme court ruling
In a May 16 decision Judge Baker held employers may maintain a blacklist. Annie Condon sued Libby McNeill Libby Armour Co and other packing firms after a strike and rejections for past quitting. The court recognized blacklist limits as protecting firms against former workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Supreme Court
Baker
Annie Condon
Libby, McNeill & Libby, Armour & Co
Etock
Libby
Miss Condon
Liverpool Chamber Chief Warns on American Ship Orders
Alfred Jones of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce warns that Americans buying ships from Britain risks a US rail and sea line alliance. He says the United States aims to be world manufacturers, with British owners needing to hold their own despite rivals and possible bounties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Jones
Elder, Dempster & Co
England
Aged Negro Preacher William H. Connor Dies at 101
Rev. William H. Connor, believed to be the oldest negro preacher in the country, died today in New London Connecticut at age 101. Born in slavery, he escaped in 1829 and began preaching before 1850. Although never ordained, he led the local negro religious society and was known as Father Connor. His powers remained strong until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
William H. Connor
Negro Religious Society
Father Connor
Narrow Escape at Atlantic Mine Fire Traps 150 Miners
Fire broke out in shaft No 2 at the Atlantic mine in Tron Belt Wisconsin on May 16 trapping 150 workers. Paddy Raper and Gustav Willman alerted the crew and led them through 800 feet of smoke to safety. The mine was shut down and losses are expected to be substantial.
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Tron Belt
Wis
Atlantic Mine
Paddy Raper
Gustav Willman
Death of Rev. Dr. Ezra Hoyt Byington in Newton Mass
The Rev. Dr. Ezra Hoyt Byington a leading Congregational minister in New England died suddenly at his Newton home today. He had presided over yesterday’s Congregational Home Missionary society meetings at Tremont Temple Boston.
Prominent Indianapolis Attorney Found Dead in Bed
May 6 Indianapolis reports Francis T. Hord a leading attorney aged 48 was found dead in bed at his home. He had suffered from insomnia and studied law in the office of Benjamin Harrison.
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Indianapolis
Francis T. Hord
Hord
Benjamin Harrison
Tragic Wagon Runaway Kills 12 Year Old in Iowa
In Dyersville Iowa on May 16 12 year old John Bher mer was thrown from a wagon by a runaway and killed instantly. His mother witnessed the ordeal and collapsed dead upon finding her son lifeless.
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Dyersville
Iowa
John Bhermer
Steamer S. D. Ewing Sinks in the Boo River Near Nine Mile Point
A Star Line dispatch reports the fast freight steamer S. D. Ewing of the Corrigan fleet sunk in the Boo River near Nine Mile Point, listing the vessel deeply aground in shallow water and lying about one foot from the surface.
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Detroit
Btar Line Company
8. D. Ewing
Boo River
Nine Mile Point
Corrigan
Whigham Beats Hezlet In Welsh Championship Match
In Aberdovey Wales Miss Sybil Whigham defeats the 1899 champion Miss May Hezlet three up with one to play to win in the fourth round of the London golf championship. Whigham advances amid a tense contest in the ladies event dated May 16.
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London
Aberdovey
Wales
Sybil Whigham
May Hezlet
Whig
Ham beats Adair for fifth round championship thriller
In a tight fifth round Ham defeated Miss Rhona Adair the reigning champion at the 21st hole to advance. Also through to the semi finals were Miss Gaham Mrs Stubbs and Miss Teville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Rhona Adair
Miss Adair
Gaham
Stubbs
Teville
Portland Mine Closed Amid Union Dispute
The Portland mine in Cripple Creek district closed indefinitely at 8 p m due to a clash between the company and six miners unions over hiring non union workers. A conference in Colorado Springs failed to resolve the conflict though the mine previously paid union wages and did not discriminate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Portland
Cripple Creek
Vitriolic Attack on Mr Wyndham in Irish Paper
Dublin May 16 The Irish People William O Briens paper publishes a nine column assault on Mr Wyndham the Irish secretary over the seizure of the paper for insulting King Edward. Subheads include Fools or assassins or both and The meanness of the racials among others. The piece ends with calling Wyndham a liar sneak and backbiter. No quarrel with the king is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
William O'Brien
Wyndham
Edward
Oshkosh Declares Prize Fight Off
The Root Carter bout set for Oshkosh Wisconsin on May 16 was canceled by authorities. Governor La Follette sent strict orders to District Attorney Jackson and Sheriff Eugene Potter to prevent the event, as trainers and sparring partners did not attend with fewer than 300 spectators. Promoter Mr Moore estimated a loss of $14000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh, Wis
Root- Carter
Jack Root
Kid Carter
Oshkosh, Wic
la Follette
Associated Presse
Madison
Wis
Jackson
Eugene Potter
Winnebago County
Root
Carter
Moore
Trainmen Adjourn. New Fourth Vice Grand Master Elected
Milwaukee May 16 W W Newman of Denver was elected fourth vice grand master of the Brotherhood of Trainmen the new office created by a constitutional amendment. Next biennial convention will be in Denver R J Powers of San Leandro appointed to the grand executive board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
W. W. Newman
Denver
Brotherhood of Trainmen
R. J. Powers
San Leandro
Cal
P. H. Morrissey
W. G. Lee
Lawrence
Kan
Western Territory
Amalgamated Copper injunction dissolves in Jersey City
Vice Chancellor Pitney announced the temporary injunction against Amalgamated Copper’s purchase of the Boston & Montana and related companies will be dissolved. The form of the dissolving order is not yet set, likely ready by Monday. The bid totals cited were 56,250,000 for Boston & Montana and 18,000,000 for Butte & Boston.
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New York
Pitney
Jersey City
Boston & Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
Calvin ©. George
A. P. Heinze
Witz Bound Over on Child Assault Charge
Billings May 16 Witz the man charged with attempting to outrage a 5 year old girl waived preliminary examination and was held by Police Judge Mann to the district court. Due to town feeling the examination was held at the jail to avoid a crowd. There is talk of rounding up hoboes and reporting to the Crow reservation as a remedy once used to rid the town of tramps.
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Standard
Billings
Witz
Mann
Crow
German plan to send expedition to suppress Boxers
Dr. Morrison reports from Pekin that German staff intend another expedition to suppress Boxers in the southern Chili province beyond Chingching. They invite allies to cooperate while the departure of French troops has been countermanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Morrison
the Times
Pekin
Chili
Chingching
Fire Vastly Damages Crown Princess Rooms in Copenhagen
A fire yesterday morning at Amalienborg palace gutted one room in the crown princess’s quarters. Crown Prince Frederick directed efforts to extinguish the blaze.
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Copenhagen
Amalienberg Palace
Western Man Elected Moderator in Presbyterian Assembly
Philadelphia May 16 The 113th Presbyterian general assembly elected Rev. Dr. Henry C. Minton of San Anselmo California moderator by 3387 votes to 267 over Rev. Dr. George T. Purves of New York The assembly also approved the Peoria plan for choosing standing committees amid protests and will finalize committee selections tomorrow in Cavalry Presbyterian church proceedings continued with services and remarks by various clergy and officials.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Henry C. Minton
San Anselmo
Cal
Peoria
Minton
George T. Purves
New York
Purves
General Assembly
Charles A. Dickey
Cavalry Presbyterian Church
Roberts
Nicholls
McKinley
Dickey
Kingdom of Christ
Danville
James E. Moffat
Cumberland
Herrick Johnson
Chicago
Hugh K. Walker
Los Angeles
West
Mississippi River
James D. Moffett
Washington and Jefferson College
Continental Congress
Edgar P. Hill
Portland
Ore
F. T. Roots
Connorsville
Ind
Walger
Moffat
California
Home Missions
Dr. Nicholls
St. Louis
Calvary Church
Henry Collin Milton
D. D
Prosperity
Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny
Presbytery of
Washington
St. Paul
Duluth
Minn
Baltimore
San Jose
St. John's Church
San Francisco
Stuart
San Francisco Theological Seminary
Great Possibilities on Edward Conger Banquet Guest
Edward H. Conger minister to China was guest of honor at New York event. The third annual banquet drew attendees and highlighted diplomatic ties and future prospects. May date appears as May 16 in the report.
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New York
Edward H. Conger
C .‘Na
Address at Delmonico's Praises China Potential and Pacific Cables
The American Asiatic Association speaker spoke at Delmonico's about China’s vast potential and urged subsidizing American ships as patriotic policy. He also lamented that American possessions in the Pacific lack direct cable links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Asiatic Association
Delmonico’s
Cambon Arrives in Chicago for University of Chicago Visit
French ambassador Jules Cambon arrived in Chicago early today aboard the Pennsylvania. He was welcomed by Henri Mora James Deering and a University of Chicago committee. A lunch at the Chicago Club followed by a University visit and Alliance Francais remarks concluded with receptions and dinners. the visit runs through Sunday.
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Chicago
Jules Cambon
United States
Pennsylvania
Henri Mora
James Deering
University of Chicago
Alliance Francais
McKinley
Chicago Club
Martin A. Ryerson
KL. J. James
Union League Club
M. Cambon
Miserable fielding defeats Boston in May loss
National League action reports Boston loses to St Louis as misplayed grounders key the defeat. Sudhoff struggled to connect. Nichols and Kittridge handled battery duties as Philadelphia topping Pittsburgh 6 to 2. Attendance 1,400. Umpire information noted.
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Boston
Sudhoff
Beore
Chicago Breaks New Yorks Streak In Loose Game
Chicago defeated New York 4 to 3 in a loosely played affair at a May 16 meeting. Attendance reached 5 800 as pitching was managed by Doheny Taylor and Bower man with Waddell and Kling behind. umpire Nash.
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New York
Chicago
New Yorks
R. H. IE
Doheny, Taylor and Bowerman
Waddell
Kling
Nash
Brooklyns Rally With Five Hits In Ninth To Ward Off Loss
In Cincinnati on May 1 the Brooklyns trailed 6 4 but scored four runs in the ninth on Hahn’s three singles a double and a triple. Attendance 2600. Batteries Hahn and Peltz Donovan and McGuire Umpire Dwyer.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Brooklyns
Hahn
R. H. E. Cscinchamall
Vrcccewe Wiscesese
Buaiew Loncavenses Aegis Ae
Hahn and Peltz
Donovan
McGuire
Dwyer
Washington Defeats Philadelphia in First Game of Series
Washington won the first game of its series with Philadelphia by solid hitting and the visitors' errors at critical periods. Attendance was 4,500. Score details unavailable due to OCR errors. Mercer and Clark contrasted with Fraser and Murphy on the battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Today
Philadelphia
Mercer and Clark
Fraser and Murphy
Cleveland Drops Another Loss to Detroit on Errors
Cleveland fell to Detroit on May 16 as errors by Shay and La Chance contributed to a 10th straight defeat. Attendance was 2,200. Batteries Braggins and Wood and players Yeeger Frisk and McAllister are listed among the lineup.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Shay
la Chance
Magberhia Speeeher
Whskvrechesersi Asses Ce
Braggins and Wood, Yeeger, Frisk and McAllister
Boston Beats with Late Burst in Nine Inning Collapse
In Boston on May 16 McGinnity faltered in the ninth as Boston rallied to score five runs nearly clinching victory. Three hits off Lewis after the second inning helped produce a 7 to 12 score with Criger catching and Robinson at bat. Attendance was 4,279.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
McGinnity
Lewis
Chicago-Milwaukee clash ends in protest after two-base error
In Chicago on May 16 Garvin allowed two singles and walked four in the first. With bases loaded Sugden hit to second and Anderson muffed, four Milwaukee runners scored as the crowd protested the call. Captain Duffy was ejected for his part in the dispute. Attendance about 4,000. Batteries Skopec Sugden Garvin Dowling Leahy and Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
Garvin
Sugden
Anderson
Duffy
Beore
Deed Filed in Bonanza Mine Deal for 500000 Cash
In Baker City Oregon today the deed to the Bonanza mine was filed reporting a 500000 cash price paid by the Consolidated Bonanza Gold Mining company of Philadelphia. The current owners value the property at 3000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Ore
Bonanza
Consolidated Bonanza Gold Mining Company
Philadelphia
Standard Oil
Manuscript Bible Sold at London Auction for 1200 Guineas
London auction room reported sale of a richly illustrated manuscript Bible dated about 1410 for 1200 guineas. The lot drew interest from collectors and scholars, reflecting strong demand for medieval manuscripts.
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London
Coroners Inquest Finds Farmington Mine Explosion Unavoidable
Wheeling May 16 coroner's inquest concluded the Farmington mine disaster was caused by dust and ruled the explosion unavoidable. The verdict cites coal dust ignition as the fatal trigger.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Farmington
In Deep Sympathy for Mrs McWhinley Illness
London papers express deepest sympathy for Mrs McWhinley recalling the president and his wife showing sympathy when Queen Victoria died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
McWhinley
Queen Victoria
Supreme Court deals with mutilated transcript and reform school case
Montana Ore Purchasing seeks written reasons for bond disapproval. Court allows reinstatement of the Tait case transcript after finding only minor pencil marks. Judge Loud sustains a demurrer in White versus Kern over a reform school director’s involvement in an underage marriage. Boston & Montana gets extra time to file, Ore Purchasing 90 days for reply brief.
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Helena
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Supreme Court
Delaware Surety Company
Butte
C. M. Parr
Tait
Parr
District Court
Custer County
B. C. White
William Kern
White
State Reform School
Josie Mahoney
Miles City
Red” Kern
Reform School
Kern
Loud
Ite
Boston & Montana
Pennsylvania
Pardons Asked for Little Whirlwind in Montana
Bishop Brewer and Col W KE Sanders petition Governor Toole for the pardon of Little Whirlwind a Northern Cheyenne prisoner in the state penitentiary. He is accused in the killing of sheep herder David Hoover in Custer county amid settler Cheyenne tensions. Spotted Hawk’s case was reversed by the Supreme Court and he was not retried. The board of pardons will review Carrington’s case on June 3 despite opposition from J L Tuscott and Indian Rights groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Bishop Brewer
Episcopal Church of Montana
W. KE. Sanders
Toole
Little Whirlwind
David Hoover
Custer County
Spotted Hawk
Supreme Court
Smith
Sanders
Indian Rights Association
Lite
State Board of Pardons
J.L. Tuscott
Valley County
John Carrington
Board of Pardons
State Board
Conley
McTague
Carrington
New Zealand May Join Federation Considerations
Australian newspapers report New Zealand weighing joining the federation with a favorable commission report to be sent to parliament. Australia pushes imperial authorities to acquire Kerguelen Island for the crown, seen as strategic for a Monroe doctrine style stance and as a coaling station. Millers in New South Wales form a wheat export combine with agents planned in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
New Zealand
Australia
Kerguelens Island
France
New South Wales
London
Miners Strike at Clark Coal Mines Near Gallup N M
Word received at J Ross Clark's office reports about 100 miners at the Clark coal mines near Gallup New Mexico striking. Most coal goes to Verde Copper Mining plant at Jerome Arizona. The property is owned by Benator Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
J. Ross Clark
Clark
Gallup
N. M
Verde Copper Mining Company
Jerome, Ariz
Benator Clark
King Edward shifts birthday to May 24 sustaining Empire day
King Edward born November 9, 1841 has announced the birthday will be celebrated on May 24 each year. The change preserves Queen Victoria's birthday as a public holiday and spurs a colonial push to observe Empire day across territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
London
King Edward
Queen Victoria
Cairo mayor chosen commander at Illinois Grand Army encampment
The Illinois division of the Grand Army elected T. B. Thistlewood, mayor of Cairo, as commander at its Peoria meeting held May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Illinois Division
Grand Army
T. B. Thistlewood
Cairo
Prisoner Louis Gallett Pardoned by McKinley
Louis Gallett, a United States prisoner in the Ohio penitentiary, was released today by presidential pardon from President McKinley. He had been sent from New Orleans for embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Columbus
Ohio
Louis Gallett
United States
Ohio Penitentiary
Gallett
New Orleans
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Leverson
Mitchell and Gates
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Wild
Blacklist Legal
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Connor
Dr. Byington
MR. Wyndham
la Follete
Amalgamated Copper
Tramp
Dr. Minton
Presbyterian Assembly
Cambon
Uni
Ersity
National League
Poowoon En Cicsade
Chiconesvese
Raguad
Gescoaceeteesns
Nichols and Kittridge
Sudhoff and
Nichols
Emselie
Pittsburg
R. H. E. Prughouee
Wcaakacsé Pietece Sedesicien Ee Ou Primacidaig
Chesbro, Poole
O'Connor
Orth
Jacklitsch
O Day
P. Ct
Boston - Senee
BO Brooklyn
Chicago of Sewer
St Louis
Lewis and Criger
McGinnity and Robinson
DCO
MR Et al
State Supreme Court
Australian Federation
United Verde
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