Rail fare advances from Chicago to Eastern cities announced
Chicago March 18 At a passenger committee meeting of the Seaboard trunk lines it was decided to apply the advance east from Chicago starting Saturday. Previous statements about unchanged differentials were not exact. Differential allowances now limit roundabout lines to Boston with specific rates to New York 15 50 Boston 20 50 via Chicago and Atlantic 19 via Montreal 18 50 Buffalo 14 Pittsburg 12 Albany 17 50 Baltimore and Washington 17 50 Philadelphia 18 Montreal 16 50 Ottawa and Prescott Canada 15 50.
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Chicaco
Seaboard Trunk Lines
Chicago
Blonday
Boston
New York
Atlantic
Montreal
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Albany
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Ottawa
Prescott
Canada
Sanders Murder Trial Opens In Montpelier Court
Washington county court hears State versus Clark W. Sanders for the Aug 22 Montpelier killing of Daniel Garr. Jury selection spans nearly three hours. State attorney Kemp, ex-state attorney Hase, and Senter present for the state. Defense pleads insanity. Evidence covers the crime, pistol identification, and the shouting incident. Trial may last a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Washington
Clark W. Sanders
Daniel Garr
H. W. Kemp
Flliam A. Hase
John H. Senter
Heath & Willard
Pitkin
Gordon & Gary
Rescue party recovers avalanche victims amid Bridger canyon collapse
In Bozeman Montana a rescue party led by James Ponce Ford found the bodies of Schlassman and Hazard brothers and P Jd Smith after an avalanche buried their cabin in Bridger canyon. The other Hazard is missing. Victims were crushed and buried under eight feet of snow. bodies recovered five miles from the collapse site. The fatalities likely occurred about three weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boseman
Mont
James Ponce Ford
Bridger Canon
Schlassman
Hazard Brothers
P. Jd. Smith
Democratic Reform and Navy Dept Changes in 1896 Boston News
Special despatch reports Secretary Whitney reshaping the navy department, converting the Tallapoosa to a cruiser and ending its luxury role, with the Despatch likely taking over drudgery duties. The Boston port collectorship contest between Saltonstall and Butler tests political alliances, while Prince seeks a foreign mission with Bayard and the president stressing fitness over locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whitney
Navy Department
Boston
Saltonstall
Peter Butler
Postmaster Tobey
Butler
Endicott
Charles A. Prince
George F. Babbitt
Bayard
F. O. Prince
Prince
Senate action on Central American Imbroglio and nominations
In executive session the injunction of secrecy was lifted on a resolution condemning Guatemala for alleged interference in Nicaragua Costa Rica and San Salvador and urging U S action in support of inter oceanic canal interests. The president received nominations including Milton J Durham and William Garrard to treasury posts and mint leadership. The Tangiers consul issue prompted a request to retain Felix A Matthews citing humane and service reasons with Morocco’s influence noted.
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Washington
Edmunds
Senate
Senate of the
United States
Republic of Guatemala
Republic of Nicaragua
Costa Rica
San Salvador
Central America
Central American
Nicaregua
Guatemala
Milton J. Durham
Kentucky
Treasury
William Garrard
Nevada
Carson City
Nev
Joseph R. Ryan
Malcom Kay
Pennsylvania
Martin V. Montgomery
Michigan
David S. Baker, Jr
Rhode Island
Benj. H. Bill, Jr
Georgia
U. S
Durham
Congress
Hay
Tangiers
Board of Delegates of American Israelites
Felix A. Matthews
Morocco
Matthews
Blizzard Crimes and Frozen Tragedies Across North East
A severe northern blizzard halts trains and mail as eight foot snow drifts derail locomotives. In Michigan and nearby states, several people freeze to death including Hiram Devine and his wife in St Ignace area, with children dead from starvation. Montana miners buried by a snow slide. rescuers find no trace. Severe cold spans New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, and beyond with multiple towns reporting temperatures from six below to thirty below and pipes freezing.
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Michigan
Marquette
Mich
Grand Morris
St. Ignace
Hiram Devine
Dover
N. H
Mercury
Stafford County
York County
New Durham
Alton Bay
N.H
Malden
Mass
Melrose
Stoneham
Wakefield
Reading
Medford
Brriipogton
St. Johnsbury
Farmington
Exposition fund certified as loan disbursements confirmed
The first comptroller of the treasury certified loan disbursements for the 1884 New Orleans World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition. Totals of 1,006,000 dollars approved with detailed statements and vouchers examined as correct. Vermont Day noted in New Orleans with 2600 attendees and speeches by Col. Meade and others.
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Enterprise
Washington
New Orleans
Joan B. Lafitte
the Treasury
J. Tarbell
Vermont
John 3. Meade
Hiram Atkins
Montpelier Argus and Patriot
Parker Karne
J. Q. A. Rellows
Tinkham
Prof. Smith
United States Bureau of Education
Board of Trade Sets Rail Rules and Reforms
The New York Board of Trade reviewed the state railroad commission report. It backed capping consolidated line capital and quarterly stockholder reports, urged sparse parallel-line consolidation with commissioner approval, forbade overcharging shippers using canals, and sought court mandamus to enforce commission findings. It urged abolition of preferences and praised President Cleveland for civil service adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
State Commission
Mandamus
G. Waldo Smith
Ambrose Snow
Cleveland
Beecroft Arrest Tied to EightYear Swindle Case in New York
Harvey Beecroft, a salesman for lithographer Herrman Bencke, was arrested in Chicago after eight years of alleged embezzlement totaling about $7000. Bencke uncovered the fraud, prompting Beecroft to flee to Chicago. Also, 15 year old Gerard Leavitt was found at Grand Central depot claiming entrapment by Jesse Williams from Mansfield, Mass. Julius Traeger, charged in a Jan 19 fatal crash, was acquitted after asserting he did all he could. Judge Cowing called the verdict a miscarriage of justice.
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New York
Harvey Beecroft
Chicago
Herrman Bencke
South Fifth Avenue
Bencke
Beecroft
Gerard Leavitt
Grand Central Depot
Mansfield
Mass
Jesse Williams
Notiea
Julius Traeger
Edwards
Gould
Traeger
Cowing
Trasger
Phillips Exeter Academy
John C. Phillips
Andover
Peabory
Prof
Dunbar
Harvard Ecollege
John T. Perry
Exeter
Cincinnatii Gazette
Sarah Sperry
Waterbury
Conn
Iope Brook
Gerald Leavitt
Grand
Nathaniel H. Poore
Horace A. Poore
George K. Poore
James M. Wiley
Danvers
Wakefield
Swan’s Pond
North
Reading
Conuit
Jucee Pettengill
Nathaniel H
Council Upholds Unchristian Conduct Charges Against Guirey
In Water son New Jersey today the Baptist council heard the report on charges against Rev Geo Guirey. The committee split on immorality. The council voted 18 to 14 not to sustain that charge, but upheld unchristian conduct. The council urged suspension until his innocence is established. Emmanuel congregation then held a prayer meeting to sustain Gatrey, who is said to ignore the council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Snow Hill
E. P. Aldred
W. Lighthourn
Aldred
Lightbourn
Tonce
Light Bourn
Dr. Newman
New York
Mr. Gatrey
Emmanusl
Doctor Douglass Reports Grant In Bright Condition
New York reporting that Dr Douglass says General Grant is bright and with strong voice at his office visit. He took ample food, pulse normal, little if any pain, and no increase in threat difficulty for three days, suggesting the case is arrested.
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New York
Douglass
Gen. Grant
Shrady
Essex County Democrats organize a new political club
A plan to form Old Essex 18 as a county political and social club moves forward. A meeting at the Essex House in Salem on Thursday, March 26 will appoint a sub‑committee to form the club and set the slate of prominent local Democrats to serve on the county committee.
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New Haven
Conn
Corporation of
Yale College
Messrs
F. G. Kingsbury
W. W. Phelps
T. G. Bennett
M Dwight Collyer
New York
Old Essex
Middlesex
Norfolk
Democratic Committee
Essex House
Salem
Frank W.jones
Lynn
D. J. Cochrane
Lawrence
Nathaniel Burnham
Ipswich
G. H. S Sleeper
Haverhill
Joseph Nelson
Hamilton
H. A. Howard
Groveland
William Yates
Gloucester
Peakes
Georgetown
J. H. Rise
Danvers
John Choate
Essex
Horatio Pearl
Bradford
John Parkhurst
Boxford
Daniel Foster
Baverly
Thomas Conway
Andover
Frank Savage
Amesbury
London
Russia
Zaifiar
Akrobat
Pulikisti
St. Petersburg
Suakim
Graham
Osmar Digna
Times
Hong Kong
France
Newton Centre
Claflin
Robert R. Bishop
Newtons
Mtb. Wachusett
W. C. Brooks
BE. S. Gilmore
Warren White
J. J. Noble
Candidates for Collector in Cape Cod District
Correspondence from the Boston Post discusses political maneuvering for the Cape Cod collector of customs seat. It names James Shevlin of Sandwich as a strong local candidate with broad support, Ambrose N. Doane of Harwich and Thomas Day of Barnstable as notable contenders, and mentions incumbents and other possible figures including T. M W. Chase and Maj. S. B. Phinsey Barosiable, highlighting shifting supports and uncertain outcomes in the contest. The piece notes the field’s uncertainty and potential changes in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Sandwich
Mass
Massachusett
New Bedford
Cape Cod
James Shevlin
Apple
Ambrose N. Doane
Harwich
Thomas
Day
Barnstable
M W. Chase
Gen. Butler
F. B. Goss
S. B. Phinsey Barosiable
Tramps Take Over Tex Junction Threaten Clash
At Hodge Texas on March 18 a squad of tramps seized the village railroad station using pistols to drive away crews and residents. An incoming train brought reinforcements that forced the intruders to retreat onto the prairie, but the tramp group is growing and a confrontation is feared.
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Wontu
Tex
Hodge
Missouri Pacific
Ft. Worth
Denver
Mass cotton mills plan large scale shut down
Lowell March 18 Massachusetts cotton mills posted a notice they will shut down several hundred rooms on April 1, leaving works at about two thirds capacity. Over production low prices and weak demand drive the action and other firms are expected to follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Milk Producers' Association Sets April Milk Price in Boston
The Milk Producers' association met at Wes leyan hall on Wednesday to fix six month milk pricing from April. After lengthy talks the group approved a 32 cent per can sale in Boston while contractors offered 30 cents. The talks ended without an agreement and a new meeting was scheduled for about a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Producers’ Association
Wesleyan Hall
Boston
Tragic Train Jump Patient Dies After Injury
Michael Scully died Wednesday from injuries suffered during a Saturday attempt to jump a moving freight train at the west portal of Hoosue tunnel. James Costello, 30, a jeweller by trade, was found dead in Attleborough Tuesday morning after being seen intoxicated the prior evening. Authorities suspect he fell, was stunned, and froze to death. City Marshal Tarr, aided by a locksmith, opened a safe taken from George J. Scott of Gloucester. contents included nine lager bottles, ten liquors, and a Gemijohb. The safe is alleged to belong to George Dexter while the warrant was for Scott.
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Michael Scully
Hoosue Tunnel
James Costello
Trace
Attleborough
Tarr
George J. Scott
Gloucester
George Dexter
Scott
Egyptian debt accord and Indian budget shock taxpayers
London reports the convention on the Egyptian debt, a 9 million pound loan guaranteed by six powers, with a two year financial control and tax on foreigners. Indian budget shows a 5 million dollar surplus then a deficit, signaling gloomy prospects and silver depreciation. The prince of Wales met Earl Granville before a Berlin visit, amid canal conference talks. Police report several local incidents and accidents including a fall, a jail embezzlement warrant, a painter injured, and a horse causing harm in West Newton Street.
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London
House of Commons
Hugh Childers
Suez Canal
India
Lord Lyons
Paris
Prince of Wales
Earl Granviille
Berlin
England
Germany
Bodies hacked and dragged on line shock Cork Bandon rail
Report from Cork and Bandon line recounts four men celebrating St Patrick's Day fighting with knives. Two killed, two survivors badly cut, bodies dragged onto rails to hide evidence. survivors arrested. Including later notes on Austrian chamber clash and royal Masonry event.
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Dublin
Cork and
Bandon
Cork
O'Neil Defeats Gilman In Cushion Carrom Challenge
In Marshall's billard rooms Sudbury street Wednesday evening James O' Neil of Cambridge defeated W. M. Gilman of Stoneham 200 to 153 in 76 innings to retain the championship. Gilman led 51 to 47 early but failed to count for six innings allowing O' Neil to surge ahead. Referee was George J. Kelley. A rematch is set for next Wednesday.
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Marshall’s Billard Rooms
Sudbury Street
W. M. Gilman
Stoneham
James O’ Neil
Cambridge
Gilman
O’neil
O'Neil
George J. Kelley
I. Fred Eames
Boston
Barrett Stars in Richelieu at Boston Theater
Boston theater audiences saw Lawrence Barrett as Richelieu with strong dignity and force though some vocal mannerisms marred early acts. Critics noted Booth’s contrasting reserve and power, praised Donis James and Miss Wainwright, and highlighted Sturgeon as Francois. Upcoming bills include Yorick's Love, The Merchant of Venice, and Joshua Whitcomb with Denman Thompson, plus concerts by Conant and Mowry at Chickering Hall.
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Mr. Barrett
France
Donis James
Miss Wainwright
Sturgeon
Francois
Barrett
Howell
Yorick
David Garrick
Rlways
Denman Thompson
Joshua Whitcomb
Rescue of 10 Children From South Boston Fire
At 9 55 P M Wednesday James J Hughes driver of hose No 9 found a fire in the front room of the two story dwelling at 131 B street South Boston and rung in box 113. The building owned by Campbell Bros occupied on the first floor by William filmer and second floor by Morris Walsh. The fire believed incendiary spread to kitchen on second floor and to first floor. Losses include Walsh 1100 Walsh insured for 500 Hilmers 150 with no insurance Adjoining house 132 occupied by B Conley damaged 50 Ten children were rescued by firemen in their night clothes from the house. In Boston and Vicinity another alarm from box 41 due to gas explosion at 448 450 Washington street minor damage to carpet dealers Torrey Bright Capen. Brief Reports by Telegraph mention Atlanta fire at bank block elevator shaft destroying corner cost 60000 insured 31000 Elizabeth New Jersey paraffine factory at Elizabethport fired by still explosion total loss 150000 to 200000 no insurance fifty workers Theophilus M Mare of New York is owner.
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James J. Hughes
B Street
Boston
Campbell Bros
William Filmer
Morris Walsh
Walsh
Hilmers
John Walsh
Westick
B. Conley
Department
Washington Street
Torrey, Bright & Capen
Telegraph
Atlanta
James Bank
Elizabeth
N. J
Elizabethport
Theophilus M. Mare
New York
House Takes Up Calendar For First Time This Week
The House begins a crowded calendar with bills advancing on railroads and public safety. The Lancaster railroad extension moves forward. James M. Barker receives 500 for statue revision work. divorce process legislation sought. a bridge draw width rule on Charles River adjusted. leases for Boston and Lowell railroad, dwellings association incorporation, unsafe oils from coal, militia clothing purchases, and town histories amendatory report considered.
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Denny
Committee On Railroads
Lancaster
Thayer
Joint Judiciary Committee
James M. Barker
Dunbar
Charles Cowley
Gore
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Boston
Cambridge
Charles River
Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation
Improved Dwellings Association
Committee On the Judiciary
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Higgins
FB. J. Goodwin
Nazhua
J. M. McDonald
Normal School
Dartmouth College
Hor. W. A. Morey
Bostoun
Morey
Purchase of
Louisiana
Norwich
Breedhall
King Solomon Grand Lodge of Perfection
E. P. Learned
M. E. Jensen
WAU Repec Thmeill AF
Hborin
Jersey Central Railroad Company
Jersey Central Consolidated
New Jersey
Providence
R. J
House of Representatives
Richfield Springs
N. Y
Druse
Palmer Wood
Warren
William Druse
Roxanna Druse
Mary
Frank Gates
Herkimer
Medico. Legal Society Tonight
Ira Russell
Winchenden
Keen Hagerty
Sr Coney Island Pool
Brooklyn
Kings Unng Supreme Court
Pratt
Paulauer
Coney Island
Bauer
Springfield
Michael Neil
Thompsonville
Greenroier
L. 1
Zone & Fleming
Newton Ex
CALIP@ORRIA CROPS
AN Francisco
Democratic Reform
The
State Register
Bridges
Rinehart
Manning
Customs
Secretary of the Treasury
K. B. Hayes
Charles H. Reed
George Scoville
Charles J. Guiteau
Secretary of the Navy
Chandler
English
South Atlantic
Prescott National
Mechanics National
R. I
Massachusetts National
New Hampshire National
Portsmouth
Francis Wharton
State Department
O'Connor
Wharton
International Law
Boston University
Adamson
Panama
Wachusett
Hazen
Joseph J. Miller
Internal Revenue
Illinois
House
Associated Press
Gen
Logan
Page
Treasurer Haven
Haven
Rutland Bank
Wilbur
W Page
Neica
New Orleans Show
H Railway Management
Gotham Gleawings
Richmond
Fannie Lillian Madison
Thomas ’. Cluverius
Clauverius
Bath County
Claverius
Sthine
West Newton
Larsson
Yough Slope
Larimer
Beadling Bros
Budgaville
Rutland Ballroad
Rutland
Gav
Essex County
Democrats
Committee
Beseiged GY
Lowell Mills
NEW England Notes
W.J. White
Bertha Reynolds
Cedar Creek
Mina
John Nicholson
Deseret News
C. W.penrose
News
Wallace
Duphter
Eaves
Louisville
Ada Beard
Fannie Benders
George McCleary
Susquehanna Division
Erie Road
Hornellsville
Milwaukee
James Blackburn
Lake Shore and Western Railway
Blackburn
Narrie
Wis
South America
I. G. B. Siegert & Ons
Foreign News
East
Green
City Hospital
Mary Griffin
Causeway Street
No. 14
Catling Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Jack Moulton
Fourth Division
Wm. H. Wheetpeck
Summer Street
John Jennings
Harvard Street
North Cambridge
George W. Taylor
West Springfield Street
West Newton Street
General Forelign News
Ireland
St. Patrick’s Day
Chamber of Representatives
Viexna
Royal Alpha Lodge
Prince Edward
Camp Hansen
Saarbruck
Rhenish Prussia
Madrid
Alfonso
Victoria
Great Britain
Calcutta
Ameer
Afghanistan
Cabut
Earl Dufferin
Daily News
Robert Hart
Pekin
China
Korti
Khartoum
Prince of Wales Anh
Duke of Edinburgh
Frederick William
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Boston Water Board
Arbecam
East Boston Ferries
Charlestown State Prison
Nellie Thomas
Harry Bowers
Walter Emerson
Warren G. Richards
Edward B. Noyes
Barney Gunning
Heath Place
Sporting Matters
Sullivan
Ryan
Burke
Asl
Mitchell
McCaffrey
Pete McCoy
SullivaneCaffrey
John L. Sullivan
Dominick McCaffrey
Skinner
Donovan
Portland
Bijous
Alamedas
Bath
Taunton
Salems
Tauntons
BhockTon
Crescent Rink
Plymouths
Brockton Crescent
John Riley
Plymouth
Stonehams
Woburn
Mr.Coombs
Quincy
Samosets
Charles Foster
Globe Rink
Globes
Stars
Andrew Jackson
Maldens
R. H. White & Co
Wakefields
Lowells
Adelphi
New Bedfords
Somervilles
C. M. Miller
Good Templars
Grand Lodge of
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars
Paine Memorial Hall
Appleton Street
G. W
Elward Pateb of
Lyne
Grand Lodge
Lizzie M. Robinson
Templar Leonard
Cammititee
John 3. Finch
Nebraska
Order
Grand Worthy
Sarah A. Leonard
C. L. Hooker
Charles W. Hersey
Newbury Street
E. B. Webb
Chickering Hall
Marguerite Hall
Camilla Urso
Arthur Foote
Miss Mall
Tates
Howard
Ibert F. Conant
Nellie F. Mowry
Mgr
Carlyle Petersilea
C. N. Allen
Packard Grammar School
Parker Street
South Lawrence
M. H. Strong
Patrick Fleming
James Keenan
Lewiston
T. G. Burdin
Chace’s Mills
Turner
Bpalifax
N. S
Union Furniture and Merchandise Company
Bass River
Ancient
North End
Paul Revere
Edward G. Porter
Lexington
Old North End
Industrial School
Salem Street
State
Court Streets
Old North Church
Roberts Newman
John Pulling
David Mussy
Revere
Concord
Hancock
Adams and
Sam
J. A. Nickerson
G. C. Taylor
Legislature
Lowell Railroad
Metropolitan Police
O’connor
Worcester
M. Wesson
Bridgewater
Mr. Brown
Peabody
F. L. Evans
Supreme Judicial Court
Superior Court
Committee On Education
B. F. Bridges, Jr
Committee On Public Service
Commonwealth
General Court
Boston, Winthrop and Shore Railroad Company
Merrimack River
Plum Islaai River
Pschen Bay
Committee On Cities
R. H. Morse, Jr
Jamaica
Committee On Public Health
E. E. Todd
Richmond Iron Company
Charlemont
Edward Hamilton
Civil Service Act
Committee On Taxation
John D. Herbett
Dedham
State House
Douglas
Hill Water Company
Sergt
Plunkett
Thomas Plunkett
Desd
Fredericksburg
Committee On Metropolitan Police
Amos A. Lawrence
Lexander H. Rice
Metropolitan Police Commission
City of
Murphy
Mr. Lawrence
Friends
Coffin
Chamberlain
Massachy Shits
Tariff Reform League
State Street
John L. Hayus
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
League
Tarity Reform League
Naional Association of Wool Manufacturers
W. G. Sumner
Josiah Quincy
Josiah Quincy, Esq
Sun
John L, Hayes
Bostom Weekly Post
Post Publishing CO
Millett
Smith
Murray
New England
Telsphone
New England Telephones Company
Fitchburg Road
Fitchburg
Greenfield
North Adams
Maine
New Hampshire
Post
Park Street
Patrick
America
George the Third
St. Patrick
George Washington
Superior Criminal Court
Mason
Jules Gugiel
Law, and Order League
Patrick Condon
Michael M. Cunniff
Condon
Cunniff
Edward Avery
Or. Kennedy
H. Lugas
Chambers
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