Railroads to Challenge 2 Cent Fare Laws Across States
At a Chicago meeting, railroad executives planned to contest newly enacted 2-cent fare laws in Kansas Wisconsin Missouri Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Arkansas and other states. They argued passenger demand cannot support a 2-cent rate and noted Chicago suburban travelers already pay less per mile. The plan includes legal action across states with New York Central and Pennsylvania absent from the gathering. Rock Island President Winchell said the law department will begin immediate work.
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Chicago
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Arkansas
Kansas
Wisconsin
Arkansa
Witnois
New York Governor Vetoes Flat Passenger Fare Bill
Gov. Hughes vetoed a bill proposing a flat 2 cent per mile passenger rate on all railroads over 1150 miles. He warned the measure lacked prior legislative inquiry and cited the public service commission's role in investigating freight and passenger fares. He said rates must be just and reasonable before any fixed charge is set.
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New York
Gov. Hughes
Public ‘Service Commission
Militia Conformity Alert To Governors Under Dick Act
Acting Secretary of War Oliver warns governors of states and territories with militia units to conform to the regular and volunteer army by January 21 next year under the Dick militia act. Noncompliance could bar the state from a $2,000,000 annual militia appropriation. Yale awards Hooker fellowship to Darwin A. Leavitt for theology study in America Europe and Palestine. Arthur Caddock, heir to a prominent Kenosha family, pleads guilty to assaulting the former sheriff’s daughter and is sentenced to ten years.
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Oliver
United States
Oilver
Yale
Darwin A. Leavitt
Beloit
Wis
Hooker
Yale Divinity School
America
Europe
Pales
Autel
Arthur Caddock
Kenosha, Wik
Henry Timme
Guatemala President Cabrera Cables Rally Message
Dr Ramon Bengoechon Guatemala general received a cable from President Cabrera stating the president is all right. Sioux City live stock prices show beef at 6.20 and hogs at 6.05. Wheat duties not to be suspended as French customs official proposes temporary relief due to bread price rise.
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Cabrera
Ramon Bengoechon
Caneus
Guatemala
Trench Customs Gamanisst
Rhce
Colorado Bank Failure Reported at The Bank of Guray Culau
A state bank named The Bank of Guray Culau closed its doors Tuesday. Liabilities are about £100,000. Phease wets are not stated but are believed to be equal to the liabilities.
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Colorado Bank Pailure
Bank of Guray
Culu
Bnk
Ambassador Jamey Bryce Receives Chicago Honorary Degree
Jamey Bryce delivered the convocation oration at the University of Chicago on Tuesday, with President Judson conferring the honorary Doctor of Laws degree afterward. The event highlighted Bryce's role as the university’s ambassador and his contributions recognized by the institution.
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Bryce
Chiles
Jamey Bryce
University of Chicago
Judson
Police Commissioners to Be Tried in Newark
New Jersey Supreme Court in full opinion refused to quash the indictments against Henry Coatle Henry I Gardner and Frederick W Jueger police commissioners of Newark charged with alleged neglect of duty and to be tried.
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New Jersey
Turmoil in Tokyo Alliance Ties to Immigration Clash
Washington reports detail a powerful faction in Japan seeking alliance with pro Japanese groups to topple the current ministry. They aim to force recall of Ambassador Viscount Akki, seek an apology and indemnity from the United States, and trigger protests in Japan over San Francisco disturbances as part of broader immigration policy clashes.
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Seenfe
Antoniva
Progressives
Japan
Continentai
United States
Washington
Tokho
Biscount Agki
San Francisco
Saion
Inte Department
Tokio
Hayashi
Philadelphia Girl Fatally Burned On Trolley Car
Miss Margaret Chance, 19, riding a summer trolley car in Philadelphia, wore a light dress that caught fire in the draft as the car moved. The clothing burned from waist to feet. she was rushed to a hospital with only a small chance of recovery. An unknown spark or cigarette stub is blamed for the blaze.
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Philadelphia
Margaret Chance
Kansas Supreme Court Sows Sale Of Brewy Assets
The Kansas state supreme court ruled in a Saturday decision that ousted the Anheuser-Busch brewing group from Kansas and ordered sale of its property by court-appointed receivers. The ruling, expected to be appealed to the U S Supreme Court, denies state receivers powers and signals seizures of saloon and warehouse property held by the brewers across Kansas.
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Kansas
Supreme Court
Kansas State Supreme Court
Anheuser-Based Brewing Association
United States Supreme Court
Thechelon
Aeizure
Kanens
OHIO BOY MAKES AIRSHIP FLIGHT AT DRIVING PARK
Cromwell Dickson of Columbus Ohio aged 15 built a 35 foot airship modeled on a dirigible. Using a foot powered mechanism to drive the propeller he rode it like a dicycle and remained aloft for an hour with apparent full control.
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Cromwell Dickson
Columbus
Calumbus
Dickson
Sinking of La Jalouse Claims Twenty-Eight Lives
Twenty-eight passengers drowned when the French schooner La Jalouse sank between Cayenne and St. Louis Friday night. Twelve women and children were among the victims, and the captain with twenty-one men reached Barbadoes on Sunday.
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Cayenne
St. Louis
Barbadoxe
Torando Causes Widespread Damage in Kurrachta
A Bombay Italin report estimates damage from tornadoes that crossed Kurrachta on June 6. Estimated losses range from 3,006,000 to 6,900,000 dollars, with Sir Milton Dollarn cited in coverage.
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Milton Dollarn
Bombay
Italin
Kurrachta
Od School Man in Dead, Germanta Goodrich Alyord died in Augusta
A local obituary notes the death of a former state superintendent of public schools from Augusta Georgia. The text records the man’s passing on a Saturday evening and gives an age figure, though the OCR is garbled. The report preserves the core fact of a senior education official’s death and the city of Augusta.
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Germanta Goodrich Alyord
Augusta
Fir Iitinole
Western League Baseball Schedule at Blous City
Western League game schedule announced with forthcoming fixtures in Bronx City. Amid notes of regional play, the report lists dates June 17 18 19 and references Nes Moines, with terse mentions of military dispatches and upheaval in Persia connected to broader events.
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Blous City
Bronx City
Nes Moines
Unclear Governing Figure Sacked Over Fallible Pact
An unclear notice reports a ministry reshuffle as M Pasies resigns amid failed accord. Officials indicate the move aims to ease a stalemate with a parliamentary obstructionist bloc, seeking a new arrangement to restore governance.
Western Under Telegraph chief Rosten amid reports of resignation
G Clowry, president and general manager of the Western Under Telegraph company, faced rumors of leaving his post as authorities prepared to act. The note claims the board had not yet confirmed any move. Further details were unclear due to fragmented text.
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G. Clowry
Mane Uger
Western
Teleraph Company
Whisker Wages Crisis Impacts Railway Yard Staff
Riots over wage demands grip the railway yards as workers strike for higher pay. Officials report stoppages as crews refuse overtime while authorities seek a negotiated settlement to restore service.
Threat to Packers Forces Chicago Union Strike Next Saturday
Packing House Drivers' union members vote to strike next Saturday unless wage demands are met. They cite a 25 percent rise in living costs and seek a 16 percent wage increase as mutton chop prices hover around 22 cents per pound, about 6 cents higher than two years ago.
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Chicago Teamsters
Chicago Packers
Packing House Drivers’ Union
Teamstore
George F. Golden
Union
Stephen Conway
Armott & Co
Conway
Golden
Roosevelt Visists Norfolk Exposition Day Event
President Roosevelt appears as central figure at the Norfolk exposition program in Virginia. He arrives aboard the Mayflower with Mrs Roosevelt, meets Georgia officials, reviews fleets at Hampton Roads, and lands at the exposition grounds for Georgia day ceremonies.
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Roveevalt
Norfolk
Bulfoch
Roswell
Georgia State Building
Roosevelt
Georgia
Mrs. Roosevelt
Hampton Roads
Exposition Grounds
Countess as Gypsy in Simple Life Tour
London news reports Lady Arthur Grosvenor sister in law to the Duke of Westminster disguises as a traveling gypsy. She travels with a gypsy van selling baskets and cooking gear, waking at five to cook breakfast and ride at eight. She has been in gypsy life since May 27 and is touring Oxfordshire. She may write a book about her experiences.
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Grosvenor
London
Arthur Grosvenor
Duke of Westminster
England
Lady Grosvenor
Oxfordshire
Mount Vernon man attempts suicide by morphine and gas
Sorrowing Swain attempts death by own action when Paul Rice of Mount Vernon Indiana ingested morphine and turned on the gas. He probably will die. Several of his associates had told the girl's father that he had spoken about her and marriage plans.
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Swain
Paul Rice
Mount Vernon
Ind
Fire at Princess Anne Hotel Masques Peril in Virginia Beach
A major blaze at the Princess Anne hotel in Virginia Beach near Norfolk destroys the building and damages the Norfolk and Southern railroad depot. More than fifty guests narrowly escaped. two African American chambermaids are missing. Loss pegged at about $100,000.
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Princess Anne
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Peeckman Dead President of Iowa Baseball League
L. 5. Peeckman died at his Marshalltown home from Brights disease. He was a prominent wholesale grocer and was in his second term as president of the Iowa State Baseball League based in Marshalltown.
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Peeckman
Peekman
Iowa State Baseball League
Marshalltown
Bright
Iowa League
Spain Votes to Pay United States Loan in 1834
The Spanish budget committee favors the bill read in the chamber of deputies by the finance minister providing for payment of the loan Spain raised in 1834 in the United States.
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Spain
Sam
Chamber of Deputies
Minister of Finance
United States
Woiman Novelist Dead at Richmond Age 60
Miss Julie Magruder, novelist known as the sevellar, died in Richmond Virginia on Saturday aged 60. The item notes most of her stories were written since 2686. The article adds a separate note about a bubonic plague outbreak in Trinidad and government efforts to obtain preventive serum from New York.
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Woiman
Julie Magruder
Sevellar
Richmond
Trinidad
New York
Fire in San Praneleg destroys local stores
Fire swept through San Praneleg on the corner of Tenth and Marker Monday, leveling the carriage store of Studebaker Mills and the Quad & Coate palit store. Fire crews fought flames through the day with damage to nearby property and disturbances to the vicinity.
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San Praneleg
San Francisco
Tenth
Htudebaker Mrls
Quad & Cote Palit
Judge orders competency ruling in Eddy estate case
Monday Judge Chamberlain in Concord Illinois ordered Mrs. Mary Dukes G Eddy to have competency determined by BHmeister amid a relatives action over alleged access to Eddy property.
Plomer Arke Seeks Divorce After 52 Years of Marriage
An 80 year old resident of Kidimuzao Mehe requests a divorce from his wife after fifty two years of marriage to Abe Pristert church Chere. The filing notes lasting union and seeks legal separation.
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Plomer Arke
Tai Wats
Kidimuzao
Supreme Court decision on road tax division in Iowa towns
Iowa state report says the Supreme Court ruled the county board must spend the road tax within the city limits under city council direction. The long dispute with Col Baker over allocating funds inside versus outside the city has led to years of compromises, with the county board often funding outside projects. The case stems from Jasper County and affects Council Bluffs area interpretations.
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Vorpore
Preme Court
Council Mats
Jasper County
Dsputchies
Board of County Supervisore
Elty
Muunicipal
Col
Uaker
Board of
County Aurervisors
White
Ciy
Col. Bakerlis
Col. Baker
May raid baby farm in Des Moines sparks humane society clash
In Des Moines protests flare as the Humane Society contends to take custody of fifteen infants at the West baby farm. Attorney J. M. Parson, linked to Mrs. West in a recent murder trial, appeals to Elizabeth Jonesy Laird to assume charge as Mrs. West plans to leave the city. Mothers threaten action if interference occurs.
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Humane Society
West Mace
West Baby Farm
Des Moines
J. M. Parson
Whch
Atorney Parsons
West Hone
Julrd
The
Young Girl Kills Herself After Sweetheart Quarrel
Miss Early Sarvis an 18 year old daughter of Trosohill farmer shot herself in her room after a quarrel with Marry Stringfellow over a trifling matter. The couple had attended church earlier that Sunday evening. Her family awakened to find her dead with a revolver by her side.
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Early Sarvis
Trosohill
Marry Stringfellow
Miss Sarvis
Beach
One Hundred Years Old Mrs Hanlin Celebrates Century
Muscatina Wenn marks 100 years as Marachine cites oldest woman in state. Friday Mrs Mary Hanlin hosts a reunion with four children, twenty one grandchildren and ten great grandchildren visiting from across the country. She maintains faculties reads well gardens and makes her bed. Her daughter aged 81 aids her. Her youngest son, devoted to his mother, died recently at 75.
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Muscatina
Des Moines Nurse Physician settles breach of promise case
Des Moines reports that Dr Georgia Stewart a physician settled her breach of promise suit against undertaker Harry Gray for 800 cash and a 1000 note. The original demand was 10000. Dr Stewart had cared for Gray during illness and alleged multiple marriage proposals before billing 3500 for nursing services.
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Des Moines
Georgia Stewart
Harry Gray
Atom
Court House
Gray
Luscart
Grey
Three Small Boys Held for Robbery Rumors
Three boys aged six eight and ten from the Jewell family of Clinton face state care after a reported robbery of Frank Spencer who was sent by his father to change ten dollars. U S Marshal visits Sloan and subpoenas residents to appear before a grand jury in the Atgenn land cue. Celebration plans for July Fourth in Fone di include a viral subscription drive and a municipal service project.
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Jewell Familly
Clinton
Wua
Frank Spencer
U.S. Marsdhuad
Sloan
United States
Marghal
Sube Peenas
Fort Dredge
Tragic Death Follows Child’s Rat Poison Suicide
An 11 year old girl named Webbe Jacobson, unhappy with clothes and rivals, swallowed rat poison after wandering to town. She endured agony, confessed to her mother, and died despite doctors efforts. The mother, separated from the girl’s father, had the family clothing and home turmoil noted in the incident.
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Webbe Jacobson
Wandward
Miss Jacobson
Mather
Din Horse End Own Life in Mississippi Mystery
A delivery horse owned by the Fether Flair Company of Clinton allegedly killed itself in shallow river water. Kelper’s driver tried to save it as the horse reared and plunged headfirst, despite repeated efforts to lift it. A crowd of Iowa Masons at a lodge session witnessed the scene and dispute the suicide claim.
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Aleged Antuat
Mississippi
Fether Flair Company
Clinton
Kelper
Horge
Lowa
Suleide
Grand Master Hunter Announces Masonic Appointments
In Clinton Grand Master Hunter of Abe Masonic Grand Lodge announces appointments for deputy grand master grand chaplain senior grand deacon junior grand deacon senior grand steward grand tyler and committee chairs. Appointees include Lewis Block Davenport Aly ton Judd Clinton WC Sunes Boone George Reynoldson Monson Carl Thin Guttenburg Windrath Murdditts Krand Omarehah FLOM Pelt West Maines Merson Washington Narey Spirit Lake D D Carlton Early Hutchinson Alton Clemons West Anton Mec Cullen Sibley and N G Newcombe Sabula C Granger Waukon.
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Clinton
Abe Masonic Grand Tudge
Lewis Block
Davenport
Alyton Judd
WC. Sunes
Boone
Duncen
George Reynoldson
Monson
Carl Thin
Guttenburg
Sinior Grand
Any
Windrath
Murddditts
Krand Omarehah Flom
Pelt
West Maines
Grand Tyler
Merson
Washington
C. T. Granger
Waukon
N. G. Newcombe
Sabula
C. E. Narey
Spirit Lake
W._ DD. Clemons
West Anton
A. W. MecCullen
Sibley
Birthplace of Krenek Ames in Bloomfield Iowa
Bloomfield Iowa claims historic status as birthplace of Itehekah lodge No. 1. A pamphlet by Col. G. A. Monroe, past grand master, documents Bloomfield as first in the state and world. Lodge authority granted November 23, 1865. J. H. Glenn was first noble grand. N. S. Johnson was the first general patriarch.
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Bloomfield
Ottumwa
Itehekah Lodge No
United States
Lnte
G. A. Monre
Bloomfeld
Bloomfield Lodge
State of
Iowa
J. H. Glenn
Wichita
Kaw
N. &. Johnson
Fime
Iowa Homes Demolished by Cyclone Striking Pleasantville
A cyclone struck Pleasantville Sunday afternoon destroying the first large house owned by Elmer Baker and damaging numerous properties. About twelve families became homeless as winds rerouted eastward, sweeping through the south part of town and leaving extensive damage estimated at $25,000.
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Pleasantville
Elmer Baker
Tho
Flood at Mason City Causes Heavy Damage
The heaviest rain of the season drenched Mason City Sunday and Monday, with over three inches. Damage hit the Northwestern States cement plant from the flood in the nearby creek, washing away lumber and machinery. The Oak Park hotel in Clear Lake was struck by lightning, leaving inmates stunned. The Sibley fire team plans to compete as a strong opponent in state women’s tournament races in Sioux City June 18-21. The Sibley boys have trained eight weeks and posted exceptional records. The senior law students at Town University in Iowa City passed the bar exam. it is the best record yet. Evangelist William Sunday earned $3,248.70 in Knoxville over four weeks, raised mostly in thirty minutes. Citizens have raised funds to support a revival. A celebration is planned for Memorial Day with an all-arms event.
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Rata
Masa City
Northwestern States
Oak Park
Clear Lake
Wiliam
Evangelist
Knoxville
Mit
Chicago Trade Quiet Amid Weather and Supply Strains
Dun's Review of Trade notes manufacturing remains robust with rising outputs in wood, leather, and electrical goods. Grain movement at the port totals 1.07 million bushels, up 143 percent from two years prior, while MYO stock receipts reach 200,908 head amid higher cattle prices. Mercantile collections improve as deposits peak. money remains accessible though discount rates stay at 6 1/4 percent.
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Chicago
Inguieloa
Ingolya Aniual
Dun
New York Crop and Trade Report Highlights Activity
New York reports irregular crop and trade conditions with some improvement possible due to higher temperatures. Macic Northwest shows the strongest retail wholesale outlook while most regions lag 9 year ago. Foundry markets firm with 108 pricing. 25,000 tons of malleable steel sold for delivery early 1908 at $2 per ton. Basic plate demand expected heavy for late 1908. Business failures for the week ending May 23 total 105, up from last week’s 81. Canadian failures number 1 this week.
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Birmingham
ague-Hradatrest
Market Report and Notable Local News Items
The story lists mixed regional commodity prices for livestock and grains including cattle hogs and wheat across several markets such as Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and New York with fluctuating bids. It also reports the discovery of a dead body at Biroann station in Florida and a large fire in Lincoln Nebraska. containment and housing losses are noted.
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Oath
St Louis
Cincinnati
Ste
Detroit
Milwaukee
Shes Park
Mesa
Buffalo
Choles
New York
Toledo
Joseph Milner
T. Siemans
Biroann Station
Madigan County
Florida
Lincoln
N. ML
George W. Galilwell
Win
Littleock
Arla
Ateamor Saxon
Vitsburg Stevmahly Company
Cirihow Teli
Cate Superior
Pink Pills Promise Blood Help for Nervous Wrecks and Paralysis Fear
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic that enriches red blood to nourish nerves, claiming they transform nervous and pale people into strong individuals. A testimonial from Mrs. Harriot B. Porter describes relief from dizzy spells, neuralgia, and paralysis fears after using the pills, with claims of broader benefits for rheumatism, headaches, and aftereffects of illness. The ad notes price 60 cents per box, or ten boxes for five dollars, and offers home treatment literature upon request.
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Neevous Wreck
Williama
Harriot BE. Porter
Liberty Avenue
South
Mudford
Mags
Willian
Williania
Dr Wilting Medicine Company
Sehuncetady
N. Xr
Cortelyau Posts for Confidential Clerk Role
The Treasury Secretary Ste Cortelyau faces a request on appointing a confidential clerk. The elderly candidate argues age is no barrier, claiming competence and asking consideration for the confidential post despite busy duties.
Eminent Personage Sketched as Practical Politician
A Washington Star item mocks a noted figure as a practical politician who can turn lofty talk into real action. The short piece describes a pupil from a Boston school asking why a poet is absent and shifts to humorous dialogue about politics and public life.
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Washengton Star
Old Editor Finds 8200 Worth of Food, Claims Fortunes
An old editor in a distant paper recalls obtaining food valued at 8200 claiming it saved his health and weight. He asserts the supply improved his condition and boosted his funds, praising the miraculous nourishment. A mysterious road to wealth is hinted as part of the tale.
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Dom
Adheya
Wollylilo
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