Passenger Train Wreck and Fire Hit Lindsay Ohio
A dramatic report describes a passenger trainwreck near Lindsay Ohio with oil driller severely burned and a ship’s crew killed as a vessel burned. It also notes a Malaya-Solomon Islands labor vessel attack by natives off the coast with looting and arson, tied to a Noumea dispatch via the Lady Staubyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Ohio
Ma Raylans
San Francisco
Queensland
Malaya
Solomon Islands
Noumea
Malayta
Ehs
Dr Probst Links Sandusky River Pollution To Tiffin Strawboard Works
Dr Probst Secretary of the State Board of Health reports river pollution from strawboard refuse near Tiffin. He and the Fremont Board surveyed about eight miles along the Sandusky River finding discolored water and dead fish from Fort Sexeca to Tiffin. The plant will shut temporarily as trustees arrange removal of fish and stream cleaning.
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Columbus
Ohio
Probst
State Board of Health
Sandusky River
Tiffin
Fremont Board
Fort Sexeca
Atlantic express derails near Lind say Ohio
Train No 19 the Atlantic express on the Lake Shore Railroad west bound left the rails at Lind say Ohio twenty two miles east of Toledo crashing into a freight on the siding. A poorly closed B switch is blamed. The heavily loaded passenger train killed one person and seven others were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Lindsay
Ohio
Toledo
Naples Cholera Isolation Plan Aids U S Sailings
Washington special Assistant Sar am Young reports from Naples that cholera spreads in Naples suburbs. Italian Government agrees to five day vessel isolation before sailing to the United States, including banning bum-boats and other shore infection routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Saram Young
Naples
Tne
United States
Chicago Suburban Train Derails After Hitting Open Switch
An Illinois Central suburban train derailed after striking an open switch. Three cars were badly damaged. One passenger Miss Myra Bradshaw of Chicago was seriously hurt and later expected to die after attempting to leap through an open window. Several other passengers were slightly injured.
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Chicago
Illinois Central
Myra Bradshaw
Tragedy at Harrodsburg as merry-go-round pole kills child
The six year old daughter of Luther Chambers visiting Nir Grahapar enta near Harrodsburg Indiana was struck on the head when a home made merry-go-round broke. The injury occurred in the presence of the child's grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Chambers
Nir Grahaparenta
Alex. Strain
Harrodsburg
Ind
Oil driller burned inPennville well gas explosion
Jack Stickler an oil well driller of Geneva was severely burned at a Pennville Ind well when escaping gas ignited and enveloped him. The injuries affected his head face and breast as he worked at the site.
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Jack Stickler
Geneva
Pennville Ind
Stickler
Train brakeman killed under wheels at Newark
Pan-Handle brakeman C W Robinson fell from a moving train near the engine house in Newark and was ground to pieces. One head and one arm were left to indicate the rest of his body. he was not mutilated for some time.
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C. W. Robinson
Lng-House
Newark
Ephraim Aikman Ends Life After Family Quarrel
Ephraim Aikman a 64 year old Indiana resident locked himself in an out house after a family quarrel and shot himself fatally with a shotgun. Police said no other persons were involved in the tragedy.
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Ephraim Aikman
Ind
From Base Ball to Murder in Kediacapolis Case
Larry McKean once famed NL pitcher six years ago. he split the head of C. Deeder, a railroad man, in a bar in Kediacapolis. The incident marks a violent turn from sports legend to criminal charge, with police reporting a brutal assault.
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Larry McKean
A. C. Deeder
Poor Liza
Kediacapolis
Excursion Steamer Rachel Sherman Sinks at Pearl Point
A Lake George excursion steamer with 29 aboard left Fourteen Island for Pearl Point Saturday morning and sank at Pearl Point landing. Eight lives were lost. Among the drowned are Miss Bennett Miss Ovatte Burke Miss Hall Miss Worden Mitchell and a unnamed lady. Survivors numbered 21. The passengers hailed from Troy Brooklyn and Hoboken.
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Albany
N. Y
Fourteen Island
Lake George
Pearl
Pearl Point Landing
Rachel Sherman
Fourteen Mile Island
Bennett
Ovatte
Burke
Hall
Treasury Agents Capture Dering Gang Member
Treasury agents in Portland Oregon report the arrest of an ex M Caro linked to a long running smuggling ring described as a wholesale operation. The capture follows years of careful investigation by the treasury service and indicates continuing efforts to dismantle the gang's leadership.
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Oela
Treasury
Dering
Portland
Oregon
The
M. Caro
Cleveland
Opium Entry Record Highlights Portland Custom House
A historical note recalls that never before in Portland Custom House history had a pound of opium been entered for duty, marking a sensational development in customs records and signaling notable enforcement concerns.
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Portland Custom House
Van Loon the Columbus Grove Murderer Executed
Ohio Governor McKinley refused to intervene as Frank Van Loon was hanged at the prison after a lengthy appeal. The crime at Columbus Grove involved a bank robbery on August 8, 1891, with two murders and about $1,200 stolen.
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Columbus Special
Frank van Loon
David van Loon
Oyler
Chaplin Dudley
van Loon
Galena
Ohio
Columbus Grove
Exchange Bank
Maple
William Vandermark
Vandermark
William Roberts
Circuit
Supreme Courts
Demoralization in Speculative Market Cited by Dun’s Review
R G Dun and Co notes a shift to a healthier tone after speculation decline. Relief in money markets despite currency pinch and wage payment pressures. hopes pinned on ship of gold and congressional session. Banks hoard cash, small notes tight. factory closings reflect weak demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Congress
Old Farmer 97 Attacked by Three Masked Robbers
Three masked men broke into the Somerset area home of A Beam a 97 year old retiree and his wife demanding money. Mrs Beam handed a pocketbook with under a dollar. The attackers beat the couple forcing a wooden object down Mr Beams throat and fled thinking they killed him. Mrs Beam later rang the dinner bell for help. Dr. Coude fears for Mr Beams recovery with no suspects identified.
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A. Beam
Somerset
Tramps Hijack Eastbound Freight Near Tolleston
About sixty vagrants boarded an eastbound Fort Wayne road freight at Tolleston driving the conductor and two brakemen into the caboose. Police intercepted at Valparaiso station but the tramps fled. seven were captured and one was shot by a fellow tramp near Wheeler on the way to town.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Fort Wayne
Tolleston
Wheeler
Attempted Wabash Railroad wreck near Moberly reported
An attempt to wreck a south bound passenger train on the Wabash near Moberly Missouri was thwarted after midnight when the station agent's son overheard two men discussing the plan. A removed rail near a bridge was found and the track repaired as detectives pursue the suspects.
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Moberly
Regional Crop Conditions Report Notes Varied Weather Impacts
Indiana reports corn and potatoes in poor condition with potato bugs causing damage. Western Ohio notes drought hurting corn tobacco potatoes and pastures, with shock wheat threshed, oats near harvest, hay cured. Michigan reports rapid crop progress with wheat largely harvested, yields better than expected, potatoes and corn above average.
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Indiana
Michigan
Indiana Weather Service
Agricultural Experiment Station
Purdue University
Greensburgh
Gebs & Habeg
Lincoln Street
John 'T Thrailkill
Milton Thrailkill
Spencer County
Morgansfield
John Thrailkill
Frank Thrailkill
RopNey Elis
Windfall
Ellis
John Gable
Delaware County
Main Street
Elaware County
L. A. Gable
Indianapolis
Corydon
Katie Eckert
Carrie Perkhiser
Miss Perkhiser
Sur
Hoosier Poetess Sarah Bolton Dies at 81
Mrs. Sarah T. Bolton of Indianapolis, famed Indiana poetess, died at her home at age 81. Known for the poem Paddle Your Own Canoe translated widely, her wartime song Union Forever, published early in the conflict, was sung to music across the nation.
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Sarah T. Bolton
Indiana
Inianapolis
Union Forever
Deadly explosion sinks German armored steamer Baden at Kiel
Berlin dispatch reports a disastrous explosion aboard the German armor clad steamer Baden at Kiel. Lieutenants Oelsner and Zembsch and seven seamen were killed, with over a dozen wounded. Details indicate some men were just beginning to recover from prior duties.
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Berlin
Baden
Keil
Oelsner
Zembsch
Prize Fight Proves Fatal At Rambier's Club
The Sailor Kid known as Booby Taylor and Lon Turner fought a draw at Rambier's club rooms, River Front Park, Denver. The Kid died after leaving the ring. district attorney orders warrants for all involved. Masterson the referee is missing. Deputies seek all in custody.
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Sailor Kid
Booby Taylor
Lon Turner
River Front Park
Denver
Flea
Wreckers Foiled on Frisco Express Near City
An eastbound limited express on the Frisco road was nearly wrecked at Old Orchard when a track obstruction was found between rails and depot. The train stopped safely and suspicious persons were arrested and jailed pending inquiry. They claimed to be miners from Colorado.
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St. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad Retrenchment
To reduce expenses and avoid discharging Jersey City staff the Pennsylvania Railroad orders lay offs for all shop hands and road workers not in train service for one day each week. The measure takes effect immediately and continues until further notice.
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New York
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis Board of Trade Fails to Secure Treasury Funds
The Indianapolis Board of Trade sought Treasury currency to cover a $3,000,000 pension payment due this month but failed. Pensions will be paid by checks drawn on the New York sub treasurer as the Indianapolis National Bank failed to meet duty as the city’s government depository.
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Indianapolis Board of Trade
Secretary of the Treasury
Indiana
New York
Indianapolis National Bank
Indianapolis
Women Demolish Greentown Saloon in Protest
In Greentown Indiana irate church women attacked the town saloon using axes clubs and other weapons. They met at the saloon prayed for the proprietor to desist failed to deter him then returned to wreck the establishment with church bells tolling as the destruction complete.
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Greentown
Ind
Blount to Turn Hawaii Matters Over to Skerrett
Report from San Francisco states Minister Blount will transfer Hawaii duties to Commodore Skerrett of Boston for U S interests. Blount plans to sail to the United States without awaiting a successor appointment and may arrive in San Francisco soon.
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San Francisco
Blount
Hawaii
United States
Commodore Skerrett
Boston
Priest McGlynn Cleared to Say Mass at St Finbar’s Bath Beach
Vicar General McNamara, acting for Bishop McDowell of Brooklyn, authorizes Dr. McGlynn to celebrate mass for one month in St. Finbar’s Church Bath Beach, restoring all privileges of the recently deposed priest.
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McNamara
McDowell
Brooklyn
Dr. McGlynn
St. Finbar’s Church
Bath Beach
Millica River Fire Ravages Durant County Areas
A weeklong blaze along the Millica River in Durant County New Jersey burned out leaving an estimated 150000 dollars in building damage 1300000 dollars to timber and 75000 dollars to cranberry crops.
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Durant County
New Jersey
Millica River
German American Bank in St Paul Closes Its Doors
National German American Bank of St Paul with capital of 2 million dollars has closed. President Joseph K R Lackey issued an address to the public attributing the closure to large withdrawal of deposits.
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National German American Bank
St. Paul
Joseph KR. Lackey
Trainmen Stand Firm as 10 Percent Wage Cut Proposed
A 10 percent wage reduction is planned for employees of the Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company. Trainmen are understood to refuse to accept the cut.
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Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Company
Dempsey to Fight Burge for World Lightweight Title
Jack Dempsey is set to box England's champion lightweight Dick Burge for 310000 a side and the world title in a match to be held between November 1, 1893, and January 1, 1894.
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Jack Dempsey
Dick Burge
England
Detroit Michigan Peninsular Car cuts 1500 jobs
Amid current financial stringency more than 1500 workers are being laid off at the two Michigan Peninsular Car Company plants in Detroit. The reductions reflect the auto sector pressures facing the Detroit area.
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Michigan Peninsular Car Company
Detroit
Gas Explosion Damages Kapin & Gore Liquor Store
A basement gas explosion at Kapin and Gore’s wholesale liquor store in Chicago causes about 40000 dollars in stock and building damage. Fire officials report the blast originated in the basement area and damage includes shelving and inventory losses.
Appointment of Nash ville bishop to Fort Wayne Archdiocese
Rt. Rev. Joseph Rademacher D. D. Bishop of Nashville Tennessee has been appointed Archbishop of Fort Wayne Indiana in a Rome special.
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Rome
Joseph Rademacher
Nashville, Tenn
Fort Wayne
Ind
Balcony Collapse Kills Four at Chelsea Yacht Club
A balcony at the Chelsea Yacht Club boat house in Boston collapsed. Four people were killed and about twenty injured in the incident.
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Chelsea Yacht Club
Boston
Farmer Theophilos Racine Killed Near Fort Wayne
Theophilos Racine a farmer residing near Fort Wayne Indiana was killed when he fell from a load of hay. The accident occurred on farmland and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Theophilos Racine
Fort Wayne
Ind
Silver Men Rally For Return To Silver Standard
Eight hundred delegates from forty two territories and states attend the Silver Convention at the First Methodist Church. Chairman Warner of the Bi metallic League opens the meeting as supporters demand restoration of the white metal a basis for national money. The hall overflows with delegates standing in aisles as enthusiasm runs high for an expanded silver act and future sessions.
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Chicago
Statitacas Silver
First Methodist Church
Peveter
Baltoh
Shelrman Warner
Bimetallie League
Bral Warker Reflects on Money Basis and Gold Standard
An analysis argues that long term value of paper money rests not on being token currency but on gold and silver as a stable basis. The discussion notes gold alone cannot fully assure a solid monetary foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sten Tose Sharon
Benet Jones
Convention in Session at Central Music Hall
Delegates gather in Chicago as Mayor Harrison and Gen. Warner address the gathering. Harrison urges Congress to heed the people on silver policy while Patterson defends bimetallism and calls for reinstating Hamilton era measures. Warner frames 1873 demonetization of silver as a crime and critiques national financial policy.
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Central Music Hall
Warner
Harrison
Chicago
Congress
Grover Cleveland
United States
Thomas M. Patterson
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Chicago Clearing House Association
Convention at Central Music Hall debate free coinage and party lines
Delegates at the convention adjourned to Central Music Hall where Thurman was named permanent chair. Speakers clashed over hard money versus free coinage as sympathies for a new party emerged while discussing committees and resolutions amid spirited exchanges and marching delegations.
Silver Coinage Dominates Knights of Labor Convention
Senator Reagan urged avoiding political disputes to quell unrest as the convention near, while Labor leader T V Powderly and Ignatius Donnelly praised unity and free silver. The committee prepared a resolution favoring free coinage and remonetization of silver, with Reagan chairing and Bryan of Nebraska among members.
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Reagan
Texas
Upcen
Thoms
Knights of Labor
Ignatius Donnelly
Donnelly
Resolutions Drafting group named for general committee
Senator Peffer Braska ex Congressman Bartine of Nevada Ignatius Donnelly George Washburn of Massachusetts Thomas Patterson of Colorado and Mr Manning of Alabama chosen to draft resolutions and report to the general committee at 9 o'clock next morning. Secretary Smith order reverses Pension Commissioner Raum in disability cases aligning with Bussey. Edwin Graham shot Marshal Blunt near Louisville then was killed by the officer. Steamer Dorset arrives New York from South American ports reporting five crew deaths from yellow fever.
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Warner
Symes
Colorado
Reagan
Texas
Washburn
Massachusetts
Fullinwider
Illinois
Central Music Hall
Nebraska
California
Iowa
New Mexico
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Washington
Committee On Permanent Organization
Allen W. Thurman
Ohio
Urman
Mpnre
Nhewe
Amarine
Logue
Congressman Bryan
Robert Schilling
Wisconsin
Bryan
Braska
Smith
Raum
Bussey
Louisville
Edwin Graham
A. J. Blunt
New York
Experts Shame Port Revenue System Indifference Exposed
A congressional-style critique argues the Great Port revenue machinery operates with shiftless, unserious conduct under past administrations. Appraisers and examiners lack training, rely on old invoices, and allow undervaluation, with political appointments and favored importers skewing valuations. The piece accuses McKinley era policies of fraud and mismanagement, urging taxpayers to demand reform and direct tax payments to Uncle Sam.
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Fairchild On
Otis
Michael Goode
Wm. H. Deaycraft
Harrison
Uncle Sam
McKinleyism and tariff reform dominate Ohio politics
The piece argues Republicans risk everything on McKinley and urges caution against overreliance. It notes Tariff Reform proponents praise free trade as beneficial and warns that nominating a strong Democrat could deny McKinley re election. The Reform Club criticizes tariffs as a obstacle to trade and universal wealth.
Time for Reason on Sherman Act and Silver Mining
The San Francisco Examiner argues against continued Sherman Act intervention and silver bullion hoards. It cites Denver banks, miners in Colorado Montana and Nevada, and warns that further government sales could crush mining by depressing prices and delaying market reforms.
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Denver
Teller
Colorado
Montana
Nevada
Congres
San Francisco Examiner
Specimen Reasoning on Tariff and Bank Failures in Philadelphia
The piece cites bank failures since January reflecting protectionist rhetoric and Republican policy. It argues silver legislation harmed credit and calls for restoring confidence by halting silver purchases to attract foreign investment and revive U.S. debt repayment credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Bulletin
Phileas
Philadelphia
No Argument Against It Income Tax Favored
The piece argues for a personal income tax as fair and necessary, noting the postwar repeal of the federal income tax and tariff burdens on the poor. It cites support from the New York World and urges representatives to consider equity and political economy in tax reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
New York World
Shoes for the One-Legged Man A Curious Dilemma
A Boston Transcript note muses on what happens to new shoes bought for one leg when owners wear solitary footwear. The piece discusses one legged men, artificial limbs, and shops that sell single shoes, but many dealers sell only pairs and keep the mystery of unused singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Two hay seed bluffers discuss Ben Gross and his wealth
On a Western road two garrulous men speculate about Ben Gross. They joke that he has over four dollars in the bank and that his taters are not yet dug. They wonder if he will gamble in New York, perhaps on Wall Street or in the New York Herald.
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Wrattie Reform Lab
William Street
Webster
Reform Club
Ohio
New York
Canada
England
Madagascar
Ben Gross
Yaoas
Ben
Walt
W. FP. Simpkins
Yaas
John Summers
Wall Street
New York Herald
Sleep Rules for Women From Nervous Disease Specialist
A nervous diseases specialist urges women to sleep at least nine hours nightly plus one hour daytime rest. He warns against sacrificing night sleep to finish tasks or read the daily paper after the household sleeps, noting the health costs of stolen rest.
Tramp Injured by Train at Mitchell
A brutal roll call of Indiana incidents includes a tramp badly injured by a passing train at Mitchell. The list covers fatalities and accidents across counties, naming victims such as Charles Haney and Emma Linsey, and notes fires, drownings, and a deadly gas explosion at Fort Wayne.
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Mitchell
W. R. GoLpen
Gas City
Wayne County
Heltonville
Martinsville Odd Fellows
Charles Haney
Evansville
Bedford
Henry McCullough
Bartholomew County
Emma Linsey
Jeffersonville
John Jefferies
Carmel
Sylvester Bierce
Madison
Patrick Carroll
Fort Wayne
Hue Leach
Frank Leach
Martinsville
Alden Cox
Hortonsville
Moore
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Carrie
Manadolie
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Waukeee
Pearse
Weno
Ee Cattle Ee
Bral Warker
Gen. Warner
Judge Miller
Ilinois
Bimetallic League
Senate
R, A
W. Thurman
Thomas
Committee
Donald Fletcher
Paul Vandervoort
People's Party
Gov. Waite
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Peffer
Ireland
McKinley
Johnson
Hatter Ay Hurd
UXO
Europe
South America
Australia
Africa
Philadelphia Record
OF Indiaana News
Indiaarews
Henry Taylor
Lafayette
Curtis McCoy
James Murphy
Wabash
Ritchie
Adams
Shelby County
P. E. Pox
Tyler
Richard Smith
Liberty
Mississinewa
Red Bridge
Clark Lamm
Ed Bain
W. G. Bain
Morgan County
George Dodson
Brown County
Ston
Dodson
Jacob Young
Cambridge City
Mr. Young
East Germantown
Joseph Wherry
Marion
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