Burke Retires After Record Quest Ends England Plans
Tom Burke world champion quarter miler will skip England tour with New York A C to focus on college duties at Boston University. His next and final appearance will be the Intercollegiate Games in May followed by a June bid for world records in 300 400 and 600 yards at Narragansett Park. His retirement ends a three year era of prominence in New England track.
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Tom Burke
England
New York
Boston University
New England
Ringer ring era unfolds in Holyoke boxing tale
A serialized tale places Edward McGlory as a famed fighter using alias games to face marked opponents. Jack McDonough is dispatched as a decoy while Nick Burley poses as the challenger, leading to a dramatic ring rung and McGlory’s bitter reaction. The piece also notes training bouts and future matches involving Abbott, Pearce, and others in the regional boxing scene.
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Jack McDonough
McGlory
Jack
Joe Goddard
Holyoke
George Twohey
George
Goddard
Mr. Burley
Nick
Paper City
the McGlory
Nick Burley
Men of
Sack McDonough
Edward McGlory
Finis
Stanton Abbott
East Downington
Penn
Music Hall
Connolly’s
Bob Green
Spike Sullivan
Kirtland Athletic Club
Lynn
Bob
Wescott
Andy King
Montreal
Jimmy Kennard
St. Paul
West Newton Street Armory
Manhattans
T,. Carr
Ashland
N. H
Fitzsimmons
Maher
New Orleans
el Paso
Choynski
Boston Theatre
William Hunter
Peter Manning
Eddie Connolly
Mechanics’ Hall
St John
N. B
Connolly
St. John
Jack Graves
A. C. M’kenzibe
Yale Crew Coach Plans Changes to Stroke Before England Trip
Yale coach Bob Cook announced planned changes to the traditional Cook stroke to suit a mile and a quarter race. The alterations, not fundamental, will be prepared in New Haven where he will oversee both varsity and freshman eight crews and remain for a day or two.
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Conn
Bob Cook
Yale
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Cook
Second checkers match eyed at Roxbury club rooms
Mr C C Potter of the Press Cycling Club will play Mr Winnerberg in a second match at Roxbury club rooms this evening. Delegations leave P C C rooms at 7 30 p m for Roxbury.
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Press Cycling Club
Winnerberg
Roxbury
Massachusetts Cycle Club
Mechanics’ Fair Building
Boston
Mac
Rowan
Tony Neary
Fred O’connor
Jack Martness
George A. Gideon
Racing Board
Four-Cornered Boat Race Set For June 26
The four cornered race among Harvard Columbia Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania is scheduled for June 26 weather permitting. The committee discussed possible courses with Poughkeepsie Saratoga and Springfield as host sites and will visit those locations in the next two weeks before final decisions.
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New York
Harvard
Columbia
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
University Club
R. C. Watson
G. Richards
H. S. White
J. A. Reath
Poughkeepsie
Saratoga
Springfield
Fall River Polo Narrowly Bouts Providence Grays 8–7
Fall River defeated Providence 8 to 7 in a tight polo match. Connell was knocked and bled from facial cuts after a skirmish, while both goalkeepers turned in strong performances.
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Fall River
Fall Rivers
Providence Grays
Connell
Providence
Cs de
New England pool title clash ends 10 9 Webber ahead
W H Johnson of Boston, holder of the New England title, meets Sandy E F Webber of Salem in a 200 point match. After 100 points played tonight and 10 more to go February 4, Webber leads 10 9 with a close finish as Johnson falls on several scratches.
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Lynn
W. H. Johnson
Boston
New England
Sandy EF. Webber
Salem
Johnson
Webber
Palmer Steals Spotlight In Six Round Bout With Dixon
Pedler Palmer, the English challenger, outboxed George Dixon in a six round show in New York, arriving late and delivering a clever performance. Dixon appeared in top condition at 117 14 pounds, but Palmer's accuracy and left hand proved decisive, with critics deeming Palmer cleverer than Billy Plimmer.
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New York
Billy Plimmer
Pedler Palmer
George Dixon
Dixon
Tom O’rourke
Moore
Palmer
Plimmer O’rourke
Plimmer
Plummer
Maceo kin alive in Kingston reports on Cuban strategy
A brother of Antonio Maceo in Kingston Jamaica confirms that Cuban commander Gomez plans to avoid pitched battles with Spanish troops. The strategy aims to hold sugar and tobacco districts to deny income from taxation, while Cubans seek no rush to be recognized as belligerents.
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Kingston
Antonio Maceo
Gomez
Maceo
Sugarman Missing: Solomon Sugerman Fails to Appear
Solomon Sugerman was due before the Superior Criminal Court to answer a charge of receiving stolen property. He did not appear, bail was defaulted, and questions about his whereabouts follow. He was cited to appear yesterday with other men facing similar charges.
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Solomon Sugerman
Solomon
Superior Criminal Court
Criminal Court
Smoke Talk at Harvard Highlights Football History
Harvard held the first in a series of smoke talks on football in Cambridge at the Colonial Club. Captain Edgar N Wrightington led a gathering of past and future players with professors, coaches, and trainers, including J H Beale Jr Lorin F Deland and James G Lathrop. Speaker Joseph H Sears, former Harvard halfback, discussed lessons from Yale football’s 1895 development.
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Harvard
Colonial Club
Cambridge
Edgar N. Wrightington
J. H. Beale, Jr
Harvard Athletic Committee
Lorin F. Deland
Next Yea
James G. Lathrop
Lewis
Smoke Talk At Roanoke Club Show Draws Big Crowd
The Roanoke Social and Athletic Club held a smoke talk last night at North Russell street rooms with large attendance. Boxers received loud applause for bouts including Walter Lang vs Charlie Lynch, Johnnie Hickey vs Jerry Donovan, American Barnett vs Young Harrison. Local talent included Ben Johnson Jim Ash Master Graham and Joe Dore.
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Roanoke Social and Athletic Club
North Russell Street
Walter Lang
Charlie Lynch
Johnnie Hickey
Jerry Donovan
American Barnett
Young Harrison
Ben Johnson
Jim Ash
Master Graham
Joe Dore
Local Team Standings and Listings from 2011 Districts
At Beverly N H R 2400 Volunteers 2011. At Malden Commercials 2399 Carruths Boston 2382. Brockton Eccentrics 2112 Electri 2108 Spofford Mitchell 2417 Campello 2358 Randolphs 2308 Metropolitans 2280. Fall River Brockton 2564 Fall River 2374. Lawrence Haverhill 2557 Snssex 2536.
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Beverly
Malden
Carruths
Boston
Brockton
Electri
Spofford & Mitchell
Campello
Randolphs
Metropolitans
Fall River
Lawrence—Haverhill
Fragmented Local Sports Card Fragment From New England Cities
Readable pieces show team names Fall River and Pawtucket with numbers 8 and 9 and Stoneham with 4. Content appears to be a scrambled schedule or score table from a regional sports page.
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Fall River
Fall Riv
Pawtucket
Paw
Stoneham
Wolken Walteam
Moseley Boots and Shoes Announce Annual Cash Sale
T. E. Moseley and Co of 469 Washington street state they will begin their annual sale of shop worn and marked down boots and shoes. The firm operates strictly on cash and offers low prices on post grades while bargains last.
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T. E. Moseley & Co
Washington Street
Dentists Urge Regular Checkups Despite Misplaced Adage
A fragmentary note cites Dr. Bull and Gough on dental care urging regular checkups as invaluable. The passage hints at skeptical public reception but stresses preventive visits for oral health.
Four Bri tannic cabin passengers barred from landing in Boston
Four cabin passengers M Ains worth W Draper H Longworth and T Marsh arrived on the Bri tannic from Liverpool and were prevented from landing. Inspector Bock of the contract labor bureau escorted them to Ellis Island after they showed a contract with a Boston firm whose offices were listed at 152 and 158 Congress street.
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New York
White Star
Britannic
Liverpool
M. Ainsworth
W. Draper
H. Longworth
T. Marsh
Contract Labor Bureau
Inspector Bock
Boston
Ellis Island
Bock
Congress Street
Living Whist entertains Waltham at Park Theatre
In Waltham Massachusetts on January 31 citizens gathered at Park Theatre for Living Whist a charity event directed by Professor G F Walters. The show featured card game characters in costume with notable dances led by Walters and a Joker dance by Master Clayton Thomas. A grand ball followed with over 1000 attendees and a reception for Mayor Arthur Lyman.
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Waltham
Mass
Waltham Hospital
Park Theatre
G. F. Walters
Clayton Thomas
Arthur Lyman
Ich
George F. Walters
Lyman Bowker
Frank Kk. Porter
Waltram
Frank Whitney
F. M. State
Mra
P. Smith
W. H.i Howe
C. J. McCormick
Harles Daniels
George A. Smythe
Nathan Warren
F. M. Stone
Erskine Warren
Charles F. Stone
Messry T. P. Smith
Lawrence Riley
A. M. Goodale
J. P. Murphy
Emery
E. R. Cutler
A. Greenwood
Work of a hurricane Brisbane tornado floods
Great loss of life and widespread property destruction hit northern Brisbane colony. It is unknown how many perished but many drowned. Property damage estimated at 2,500,000 dollars. Coasting vessels missing. Townsville and Tongataboo Island suffer wrecks and coconut plantations wiped out.
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Brisbane
Degre
Townsville
Cleveland Bay
Bcarcely
Tongataboo Island
Dinraven Report Accepted By New York Yacht Club
A general meeting of the New York Yacht Club adopted the committee report on the Dinraven charges after J Pierpont Morgan presented it. Ex-Commodore Smith led the motion amid enthusiastic applause and a lively club atmosphere.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Dinraven
J. Pierpont Morgan
Quincy Mayoral Appointments Listed In Full
Mayor Adams announces a complete slate of city appointments including C F Knowlton as Commissioner of Public Works and H Walter Gray as City Treasurer. Other roles named cover City Clerk, tax collector, solicitor, police chief, engineer, Overseer of the Poor, City Physician, milk inspector, and several assessors and commissioners.
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Quincy
Adams
C.F. Knowlton
H. Walter Gray
Harrison A. Keith
Watson H. Brazee
Paul R. Blackmer
Joseph W. Hayden
Peter J. Williams
E. W. Henry Bass
J. F. Welch
Henry C. Hall
Hair Torn From Head At Woollen Mill Accident
Mary L. Boyd aged 17, an Oakdale mill operative, had hair caught in a loom at the West Boylston Woollen Mill. A foot long scalp piece was torn away. She was taken to City Hospital in Worcester where prognosis is poor.
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Worcester
Mary L. Boyd
West Boylston Woollen
Oakdale
Fowle’s Defence Focuses on Insanity Claim
In Newton Centre on January 31, the defense for Harry M. Fowle, the confessed forger and embezzler, will argue insanity. Friends say the trait runs in his family and note his troubled head as a boy.
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Newton Centre
Harry M. Fowle
Identity of Motorist Victim Confirmed in Conn Tragedy
Hartspord police identify Morris OConnor of Holyoke Massachusetts as the man killed by cars near Newington. OConnors son traveled to claim the body after he left Holyoke Monday.
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Hartspord
Conn
Newington
Morris O'Connor
Holyoke
Mass
Teleg rap hers' Mutual Aid Ball Draws 300 Plus Guests at Cotillon Hall
The eleventh annual Teleg raphers' Mutual Aid Association ball at Odd Fellows Hall drew 300 plus attendees from Charlestown and surrounding towns plus guests from Portland. Milliken's Orchestra opened with a promenade, and Richardson's Orchestra provided music as 800 couples danced the grand march led by Frank J. Flynn. An extensive reception followed with a large roster of attendees and officers including H W Gillespie and W A Hazelboom.
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the Telegraphers’ Mutual Aid Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Portland
Maine
J. P
the Key
New England
H. W. Gillespie
W. A. Hazelboom
T. F. Clark
Daniel Carter
Thomas W. McLean
H. G. Haddon
Gillespie
Milliken
Frank J. Flynn
Mr. Flynn
Arthur E. Mason
P. J. Beatty
Annie Maley
Susie Kelly
May Sullivan
Nellie Raymond
May E. Baldwin
Lillie Mahoney
Alice McCurdy
Edith Chase
Nora Ellis
Minnie J. Connell
Nellie Connell
Katie Sullivan
Mabel Flynn
Mamie Coleman
Annie Sherman
Maggie McKenney
Nellie Nagle
Ida Nagle
Mamie Nagle
Nellie G. Howe
Lizzie McKenna
Minnie Sullivan
Lizzie Horan
Gertrude Burke
H. L. French
C. C. Howe
H. L
T. W. McLean
W. E. Hasty
J. D. Mulloney
F. T. Wiles
J. M. Sullivan
J. F. Hickey
J. J. Mc Garty
A. W. Austin
F. J. Flynn
W. E. Clapp
J. B. Gatins
J. P. Higgins
J. A. McGlinchy
G. H
M. A. Flynn
M. A. Murray
P. T. Haggety
C. G. LeCras
R. H. Parker
T. E. Hines
John Fitzgerald
H. B. Coghlin
James F. O’brien
Nicholas C. Baldwin
John
Philip Maloy
Joan
David J. Connell
Arthur Masson
Frank Flynn
Edwin Morris
Patrick Beastie
Albert Dees
Myer Sherman
Thomas Clark
E. Bagley
C. Gilfillan
Charles Cox
J. H. Wentworth
John J. Brown
Cornelius Callahan
D. J. Falconer
al C. Crockett
Frank E. McCabe
Clothing Cutters' Union Holds Eighth Annual Ball in Cotillon Hall
The Boston Clothing Cutters and Trimmers' Union celebrated its eighth annual ball at Cotillon Hall with an introductory concert, dances, and supper. Attendance included union officers and prominent clothing firm members, led by grand marshal Mr. John M. French. A large committee managed arrangements while guests listed many members and relatives among a sizable social turnout.
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Boston
Union
Cotillon Hall
John M. French
Vincent Bartkievicz
J. H. Tully
J. J. Mahoney
Thomas F. Gallagher
Charles Cassidy
J. Lannon
J. F. Sharkey
A. W. A. McFee
J. M. French
J. J. Devenny
F. A. Gallagher
E. A. Gallagher
W. Wilton
T. F. Gallagher
P. J. Finnegan
Vincent Barthievicz
D. Dwyer
W. W. Brown
G. H. Safford
W W. Brown
D. J. Dwyer
Nellie Richardson
S. J. Magbie
Mary Burns
Mattie Marden
Teresa Crisp
Nellie O’brien
Mamie Dunn
Rosa Hart
Retta
Myra Thomas
G. J. Sullivan
William Ugher
Lou Vigdor
Henry Mckee
Portuguese Union Anniversary Celebration with Dances and Banquet
Members of the Portuguese Union and families gathered at Knights of Honor Hall to mark their fourth anniversary. Speakers included Rev. Pimental on charity and Dr. Monteiro on patriotism. the president received the president’s jewel. A supper followed with letters of regret from the Portuguese minister in Washington and the Boston consul.
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Rodgers
Manuel J. de Avellar
Senhor L. A. M. Taveira
Washington
Viscount Valle de Costa
Boston
Jacintho A. Rebello
A. J. Silveira
Joseph Gomes
George Medeiros
F. M. Salles
Benjamin Rose
M. R
Estacio R. Felix
J. P. Silva
J. M. Souza
C.B. R
Annie Milo
Eliza Neves
Erice Neves
Mary Souza
Marion Grace
A. J. Emery
Adelade Rose
Mary Silva
Lizzie Rodgers
Mary Felix
Eliza Morris
A. Nola
Bernard Soares
J. P. Jacome
Jorge Monteiro
M. Priental
M. Neves
Eliza Rose
Mary Rose
Charles Serpa
Pickwick Club Social Delights South Boston Ball in Bethesda Hall
The Pickwick Club hosted its second grand ball at Bethesda Hall 407 Broadway South Boston with a concert from 8 to 9 and a grand march led by president James A Hampston with Miss Mamie Hampston. Dancing lasted past midnight to the Waverly Orchestra as guests and officers pressed a smooth, well attended social.
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Pickwick Club
Bethesda Hall
Broadway
Boston
James A. Hampston
Mamie Hampston
Waverly Orchestra
John J. Clancy
P. J. Devine
T. F. Galvin
Girs
J.J. Martican
P. J. Clancy
J. E. Nolan
T. J. Keohane
D. H. Fleming
G. A. Sullivan
W. J. Fitzgerald
J. Z. Clooney
J. P. O'Brien
J. F. Penny
W. R. Farrell
G. E. Roulston
W. C. Tirrell
C Wilds
H. V., Ilyrin
R. F. Burke
Ball
James P. O'Brien
D.H. Fleming
Annie Harkins
Nellie Scanlon
Mamie Harkins
Maggie
Alice Fleming
Maggie Toomey
Annie
Margaret Flarrity
Mamie Sullivan
Mamie Dalton
del Flarrity
Abbie Carey
Mamie Devine
Mary McCarthy
Annie Kelley
Nellie Fitzgerald
Mary Sullivan
Charlotte Griffin
Teresa Devlin
Alice Clartcey
Mamie Flood
Catherine Driscoll
Maggie Callahan
Lillian Driscoll
Teresa Callahan
Messrs
James Ryan
Thomas McGrath
Michael McCarthy
Patrick Clancey
John Flarrity
William Daly
James Sullivan
Michael O’brien
John Shea
John Murphy
Mat O’brien
Denis McCarthy
Dave Galighan
William Canton
George Galvin
John Riley
Robert Fitzgerald
William A. Callahan
Charlestown Cadet Drill And Dance Honors Winners
The Non Commissioned Officers Association of Charlestown Cadets Company A Fifth Infantry M V M held its third annual prize drill and dance at the Charlestown armory. Squads from multiple companies competed over two hours. Major Darling praised the drill as the best he had seen. Prize winners were Corporal Worcester Fifth Company B gold medal, Sergeant Sawyer Ninth Company D silver medal, Corporal Daniels Fifth Company L bronze medal. Spectators then danced into the night.
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Charlestown Cadets
Fifth Infantry
Main Street
Charlestown
Major Darling
Oakes
Captain McGurn
Darling
New England Nominations Sent to Senate
The President sent to the Senate nominations including William H. Anderson of Maine for surveyor of customs at Portland and James S. McCabe of Rhode Island for U S marshal of the district. E W Nutter is named postmaster at Last Bridgewater Mass and further postmaster appointments include George Cushing Hing ham Mass and Charles Harrington Essex Conn.
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Washington
Senate
William H. Anderson
Maine
Portland
Jamess. McCabe
Rhode Island
United States
District of
E. W. Nutter
Last Bridgewater
Mass
Massachusetts
George Cushing
Hingham
Connecticut
Charles Harrington
Essex
Waller Case Delays Transmission to Congress
State Department delays sending documents on ex US Consul Waller imprisoned in France. Ongoing negotiations aim to secure his release. developments expected daily. If release not soon obtained, the correspondence may be forwarded to the House.
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Washington
State Department
Congress
United States
Waller
France
Pocketbook Stolen From Dorchester Train Passenger
Mrs H A Chilson of 9 Montello Street Dorchester reported losing a velvetback on the 5 40 outbound Dorchester train of the Old Colony system NY NH Hartford railroad. The pocketbook contained a personal check for 24 dollars indorsed by her husband a 20 dollar bill 5 in change and a stick pin made from a gold dollar. She suspects a man seated beside her on the train is the thief.
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H. A. Chilson
Montello Street
Dorchester
Old Colony System
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Murphy Gaught Arrested in San Francisco for $30000 Bank Embezzlement
Salem files reveal Clarence Murphy alias C M Clarke arrested in San Francisco by Deputy Marshal Chappelle. He fled Salem on Dec 2 1893 after confessing $20000 shortage at Salem Savings Bank and grabbing $50 before leaping from a rear window. He married South Boston girl Margaret Sullivan two months prior.
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Salem
Clarence Murphy
San Francisco
Marshal Chappelle
C. M. Clarke
Salem Savings Bank
Struff
Marshal Hart
Murphy
Edward D. Ropes
Charles N. Symons
Lynn
Europe
Mexico
Providence
Park Square
Margaret Sullivan
South Boston
Home Rule in Brighton as Ward Seeks Local Liquor Option
Brighton residents push a local option bill in the Legislature to allow Ward 25 voters to decide liquor saloons. The measure, framed by Rep Samuel H. Mitchell, is backed by 25 ward leaders and Rev A A Berle who says the plan reflects ward rights and avoids broader city licensing.
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Brighton
Samuel H. Mitchell
Ward
A. A. Berle
Brighton Congregational
Mitchell
Cambridge
Brookline
Newton
Boston
Imprisoned by Mistake Cleared of Fraud Case
Inspector Joe Knox exposed a wrongful conviction of Joseph Ward who was jailed seven years for pocket picking on Washington street. Later evidence showed another man matched Ward’s description committed the crime. Ward’s pardon followed and he may seek damages. The state cites his prior criminal record and jury verdict as weak grounds for action.
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Joe Knox
Joseph Ward
Washington Street
Concord Reformatory
Knox
Ward
Cochituate Water Works Appropriation Summary
Fragmentary notes show appropriation figures for the Mystic Division and extension of mains. Expended amounts and unexpended balances are referenced with partial phrases indicating expenditures beyond appropriations. No clear totals or dates are readable from the fragment.
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Cochituate Water Works
Mystic
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