Death of J P McIntyre Brimfield Illinois
John P McIntyre died suddenly near his Libertyville Illinois home on Friday September 12. His body was brought to Brimfield where an autopsy was conducted by doctors Weil Sloan and Miller with the coroner and a jury present. Funeral services were postponed then held after relatives learned more, and he was laid to Calvary cemetery with many friends in attendance. He was about 37, survived by his wife and one child.
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J. P. McIntyre
John P. McIintyre
Libertyville
Inl
Brimfield
H. BR. Johnson
Lake County
McIntyre
Calvary Cemetery
High School Notes From the Grammar Room
Thirty two pupils are enrolled in the Grammar room. Ten beginners are enrolled in the Primary room this year. Ollie Hamilton of the Sophomore class is absent this week. A number of the alumnae are taking a postgraduate course. Five pupils from the Grammar room entered the Freshman class. Prof. Pulsipher gave the first music lesson of the term last Friday. Mrs. Stone teaches General History and Second Year Latin. The Literature class is studying Goldsmiths Vicar of Wakefield. The Juniors had a meeting Monday evening. There are twenty nine pupils enrolled in the High School this year, eight tuition pupils. Harry Wyman and Ora Thomas are absent from the Grammar room. Mr. Flanagan, former principal of Elmwood high school, visited the Grammar and Intermediate rooms last week. Misael Gertrude Bowman, Vera Hayes, Nettie Johnson, Janie Marshall and Jennie Goudy have been recent visitors. The janitor has placed new books in the hall and more are hoped for. Raymond Clark, Harry Hayes and Leo Crahan have each taken a quick drop. One Junior sister lost a pair of colored glasses recently. the gad er will please return them to the High School room.
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Pulsipher
Mr. Flanagan
Elmwood High School
Misael Gertrude Bowman
Vera Hayes
Nettie Johnson
Janie Marshall
Jennie Goudy
Raymond Clark
Harry Hayes
Leo Crahan
Public Sale of Household Goods at Brimfield
Public sale conducted Saturday at 2 PM on September 27 at the seller's Brimfield home. Items include two stoves, feather beds, bedsteads, rockers, road wagon, harness, dishes, cooking utensils, 50 bushes of Early Ohio potatoes, and other articles. Terms: cash under $5, credit one year over $5, 5 percent discount for cash on time sales. James Jones and Dove McDosx, auctioneers.
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Brimfield
Ohio
DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Tonic Review
A mid article touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a cure for diliousness and torpid liver. It frames other remedies as disappointing and dangerous to digestive glands while claiming these pills cleanse poisons gently and provide pleasant effects. Published by Wm. Robinson & Co.
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DeWitt
Wm. Robinson & Co
A New Jersey Editors Testimonial
M. T. Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, stating he has used many medicines in his family but never anything so good. Wm. Robinson & Co.
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New Jersey
M. T. Lynch
Phillipsburg, N. J
Daily Post
Foley
Wm. Robinson & Co
Cure for Lung Hemorrhages Told by Wood Man
A. M. Ake of Wood, Indiana, recalls years of severe lung hemorrhages despite multiple doctors. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, his lungs improved to sound condition. He endorses the remedy for advanced lung troubles. Wm. Robinson & Co.
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A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Wm. Robinson & Co
Doctors Could Not Help Her Kidney Care Relief
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington recounts years of kidney trouble and that Foley's Kidney Care gave relief after the first dose. She credits Wan. Robinson & Co. with the product and endorsement.
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Raymond Conner
Shelton, Wash
Foley
Wan. Robinson & Co
Work of Sir Hiram Maxim and Lord Salisbury
In a conversation Lord Salisbury and Sir Hiram Maxim shared a laugh with the prince of Wales, later King Edward. Salisbury noted Maxim had prevented more people from dying of old age than any other man who ever lived, a witty remark reflecting their public exchanges and Maxim's reputation.
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Sir Hiram Maxim
Lord Salisbury
Prince of Wales
King Edward
Hiram
Eminent financier warns that poker is vile and biased
A famous financier denounces poker as the most contemptible game, recounting a three hour session where he saw others win with straights and flushes while he never improved beyond fives, and he laments his losses to a poorer man.
Mosquitoes Invade Hackney and Clapton London
Mosquitoes have appeared in Hackney and Clapton London and many children and adults have suffered painful stings as the insects invade the city.
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London
Hackney
Clapton
Crime Statistics Report for Buenos Ayres 1901
Buenos Ayres released its annual criminal statistics for 1901 showing 90 murders 244 attempted murders 2 710 assaults and over 5 000 thefts burglaries and swindles.
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Buenos Ayres
Carp Industry of Peoria Exports German Carp to New York
Peoria ships over one million dollars worth of German carp annually to New York for consumption by Russian Jews. The piece notes carp industry significance and extends to long lived fish, with claims of carp over 600 years old in Russia and whales living beyond two centuries.
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Peoria
New York
Royal Aquarium
Russia
Scientist’s Arsenic Allegations Confirmed
Jonathan Hutchinson’s claim that long term arsenic exposure caused callosities on palms and soles and, in some cases, cancer, appears to be confirmed. The assertion links chronic poisoning to serious skin growths and malignant outcomes.
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Jonathan Hutchinson
King's Favorite Dishes From Italian Ruler's Table
The king of Italy is a great eater of sweet cakes and fancy bread of every description. His cook has a reputation for confections. The king rarely touches wine, his chief table drink being two Australian mineral waters.
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Italy
Sight of the Caterpillar Caterpillar Hairs as Eyes
A caterpillar cannot see more than a centimeter ahead, less than two-fifths of an inch. Its body hairs are said to be as useful as its eyes for sensing surroundings.
Elephant hunt in Mysore to mark young Maharajah’s installation
Two hundred native beaters from eastern Bengal are brought to Mysore for an elephant hunt arranged for Som Curzon to celebrate the installation of the young maharajah in August.
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Bengal
Mysore
Timely discovery sparks talk of new fuel process
A Cleveland scientist claims to have discovered a method to extract a chemical gas from ordinary air that would serve as a cheap fuel. He describes it as a timely invention fitting the hour and asserts its potential impact.
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Air Trust
Cleveland
Edinburg Honors Canadians With City Freedom Awards
Edinburg conferred the freedom of the city on Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Robert Bond during their July 26 visit to receive degrees from the university, honoring Canada’s premiers and colonial secretary.
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Edinburg
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Robert Bond
Newfoundland
Lighthouse Lantern Completed for Scotchcape Lighthouse
A large lantern for the government lighthouse at Scotchcape Alaska was finished by an Atlanta Georgia manufacturing plant.
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Scotchcape
Alaska
Atlanta (Ga
Dreyfus Eyesight in Danger After Treatment
Ex Captain Dreyfus remains weak from his Ile du Disable confinement and now his eyesight is seriously affected with danger of total blindness.
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Dreyfus
Ile du Disable
Egyptian kissar, an ancient Egyptian musical instrument
The kissar is among the oldest Egyptian instruments, depicted in monuments dating back about two thousand years before Christ. It features a circular body with a large triangular frame above, from which five strings extend to the bottom of the frame.
Women’s Exhibition to Display Actresses Sewing Art
A New York Woman’s Exhibition will feature a table displaying sewing samples by famous actresses. Visitors may view a stocking darned by Lillian Russell and trousers patched by Leslie Carter, promising a lively draw like a poker game.
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New York
Lillian Russell
Leslie Carter
Women's University Founded in Tokyo for 1901
In Tokyo, Japan, a new university exclusively for women was completed at a cost of $50,000. It now houses 650 pupils and 46 professors and instructors. The curriculum includes departments of Japanese and English literature and domestic science.
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Japan
Tokio
Fame Spoiled His Practice
Sir Henry Thompson, famed for saving the King of the Belgians, gained fortune and title but later lamented that the royal appointment ruined his practice. He faced a flood of similar requests, leaving him little ability to perform other surgeries.
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Sir Henry Thompson
Secret Eau de Cologne Recipe Guarded by Farina Family
Trade secret lore centers on the true Eau de Cologne from the Farina family. The 1311 fragrance remains unique with rival perfumers unable to replicate the exact method of blending the ingredients.
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Farina
Farinas
Golfer Debates Match With Stranger As Caddie Warns
A golfer loafing near the clubhouse spots a man who seems eager for a game and asks his caddie how the stranger plays. The lad replies he is not worth a hang, prompting the golfer to consider how to proceed. The caddie reassures there is no need to pay or bluff.
Umbrellas as Lightning Rods in Modern Storm Wear
A Atlantic City woman was struck by lightning attracted to the metal frame of her umbrella. Reports say steel umbrella tips have caused fatalities when touching low hanging electric lights, highlighting danger despite lighter hinges and shafts.
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Atlantic City
Old Frocks for New Style Inspirations
A Gentlewoman column notes dress design has become an intellectual pursuit. Parisian designers travel east for inspiration while Paris galleries teem with model-makers and eighteenth and nineteenth century prints fetch premium in bookshops and stalls.
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Paris
Rule of Spare Living in Longevity Stories
London Graphic suggests a rule of spare living common to men of science law medicine and clergy who remain intellectually active into old age. The piece implies disciplined lifestyles as seen in distinguished professionals who outlive the typical life span.
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London Graphic
Thirteen on a Quarter Discovery of Thirteen Traits
A concise note on the 25 cent piece highlighting thirteen letters in quarter dollar and E pluribus unum, thirteen feathers on the eagle, thirteen shield lines, thirteen stars and arrow heads, and even thirteen wing feathers when viewed closely.
Information for a Stranger
A stranger and companions toured the city and eyed the Odd Fellows temple on Broad Street The gilt LO.O.F. initials prompted a question about the meaning The response claimed the building is exactly a hundred feet tall per the Philadelphia Times
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Odd Fellows
Broad Street
Order
LO. O. F
Philadelphia Times
Shah Visits Carlsbad Baths Before England Trip
The Shah of Persia toured the Carlsbad baths ahead of a forthcoming journey to England. English newspapers have long hinted at similar visits or intentions, reflecting continued interest in his travel plans.
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Shah
Shah of Persia
Carlsbad Baths
England
Government allows betting on Rome elections results
Government permits betting on the outcomes of Rome’s recent municipal elections. The wager was conducted on the pari mutuel system and profits were donated to charity.
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Rome
Mount Etna Collapse Reported by Professor
Professor Ricco asserts Mount Etna has shifted dramatically since 1868, the south side dropping 65 feet and the north by twice that amount. He notes the summit appears gradually blown away by prevailing winds.
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Mount Etna
Ricco
Arctic origin theory sparks Kansas professor's claim
Louis Lind say Dyche of Kansas University concludes that the first humans were born and lived in the Arctic after extensive study and two trips to polar regions. The professor emphasizes the Arctic as the cradle of humanity based on his natural history research.
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Polar
Louis Lindsay Dyche
Kansas University
Arctic Zone
Watch owned by Gloucester gentleman keeps time centuries on
A 125 year old watch from Gloucester shire proves remarkably accurate. It was worn at Trafalgar and the Peninsular war, then at Waterloo and the China war in 1840, ending with the Indian mutiny.
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Gloucestershire
Eng
Trafalgar
Waterloo
Relic of Mahomet At Delhi Mosque Draws Visitors
A notable mosque attraction in Delhi is a single red hair said to originate from Mahomet. The hair is kept under glass and visitors may view it for about one shilling.
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Mahomet
Delhi
Depew’s Son Plans Medical Study in Paris Lab
Chauncey Depew’s son Buster intends to pursue medicine and has consulted famous French doctors. He is likely to receive a private laboratory at the Pasteur Institute in Paris.
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Depew
Chauncey Depew
Buster
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Peculiar-People member harms arm in Holland
Jasme Fa ne-of the-Peculiar-People TM in Hol land broke his arm and refused a doctor. He wrapped a Bible leaf around the injured toe for relief, claiming instant relief, yet he continues to walk about with the broken arm.
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Jasme
Holland
Bath to Lobby. Liberal MP Caught Bath Time Duty
A Liberal member was intercepted in the house of commons yesterday while taking a bath. He wrapped himself in a long coat and turned up its collar to discharge his duty to his constituents, as reported by the London Mail.
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Bath
House of Commons
London Mail
Fate of Smuggled Tobacco in British Asylums
Smuggled tobacco once burned in the Queen's Pipe furnace is no longer destroyed there. For years it has been diverted to criminal lunatic asylums to benefit the inmates, according to the report.
What They Came For
A famed military man, famed for swearing more than speaking, was followed by a crowd of well-dressed strangers. He promised to play well to reward them, but they replied they had come to listen, not for rewards.
Why It Is Cool Near Trees
The text explains that shade is not the only cooling factor under trees. The tree itself maintains a temperature around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, cooler than the human body, which is about 98 degrees. A cluster of trees thus cools the surrounding air like ice chilling water.
Visitor Recorder in White House Counts Guests Not Officials
An automatic register tallies each visitor entering the White House in Washington. A watchman at the door operates the device by pressing a button for every person who enters. Congressmen, senators, cabinet members, and reporters are not recorded by the tally.
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White House
Washington
Cabinet
Temperance Lesson From A Burglary Killing Case
A Illinois woman shot and killed her husband claiming he was a burglar when he returned home drunk at 2 AM and began smashing items. The Louisville Courier Journal notes this case as a provocative argument toward addressing the temperance question.
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Louisville Courier
First Woman Graduates University Same Year as Son
Mrs Helen Clarke Balmer of 1327 Hollywood avenue Edgewater Chicago likely becomes the first woman to graduate from Northwestern University in the same year as her son Edwin C. Balmer. Both completed three year literature programs, mother and son earning degrees together.
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Helen Clarke Balmer
Hollywood Avenue
Edgewater
Chicago
Balmer
Northwestern University
Edwin C. Balmer
Skin Grafting by Wholesale in Pittsburg Hospital Case
Michael J. Hennessy of Worcester Mass has allowed twenty one pieces of skin to be cut from his legs to be grafted onto Francis Eari an 8 year old boy badly burned undergoing treatment at West Pennsylvania hospital Pittsburg Hennessy was taken to the hospital for wounds received in a railway accident and became interested in Earl's case.
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Michael J. Hennessy
Worcester
Mass
Francis Eari
West Pennsylvania Hospital
Pittsburg
Hennessy
Earl
Unclear Public Notices and Miscellany in 19th Century Column
A mixed OCR of a 19th century page lists a gossip style publish list for Austrian tailors, a St Louis furniture note using animal horns, a longevity claim from a doctor, locust crop losses in 1874 across multiple states, and a note on Russia's spirits monopoly extended by inches, plus winged insects with colored wings.
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Charles F. Klein
St. Louis
Texas
Russia
Old Resident John Pierson Aged 97 In Swedenboro NJ
John Pierson of Swedenboro New Jersey once a New Jersey senator during Lincolns term is ninety seven years old and has resided in his current home for sixty five years, reflecting a long life in the same community.
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John Pierson
Swedenboro
N. J
New Jersey Senate
Engineer Wuest Sentenced for Caricatures at Frankfurt
An engineer named Wuest, serving in the German army reserves, was sentenced at Frankfurt to six months in prison for drawing caricatures of his officers. The ruling highlights strict conduct during military service and reflects penalties in the reserve system.
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Wuest
Frankfurt -To
Jersey Farmer Dies From Rooster Bite In New Jersey
A farmer from Lambertville New Jersey has died after being bitten by a rooster. The item notes the absence of an antidote and humorously contrasts with the so-called Jersey skeeter bite.
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Jersey
Lambertsville
N. J
Erechtheum Restoration Planned at Athens Site
Greek architects in Athens agree on restoring the Erechtheum to preserve the building. Work will focus on strengthening the structure and reassembling the visible fragments around the temple.
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Athens
Millionaires of America by State Counts
The United States holds about 4300 millionaires with New York state leading. Massachusetts shows 1045, Michigan 380, and North Dakota has fewer than one. The figures illustrate geographic wealth distribution across the nation.
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America
United States
New York State
Massachusetts
Michools
North Dakota
King Leopold’s Gift to Ostend Golf Links
King Leopold of Belgium presents Ostend with a grand golf links and expands the local race course facilities, effectively making the town a free gift of 160000 dollars from his private purse.
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Leopold
Ostend
Belgium
Banquet Proves No Cure For Old Troubles
The speaker tries a so called mini cure but rejects it saying it has no effect. He jokes that at a banquet he would still face the same old problem of finding the keyhole. The remark underscores persistent familiar difficulties despite attempts at remedy.
Armored waistcoat pitched for ambassadors and MPs
A French tradesman at Charleville has invented an armored waistcoat priced at 32s with carriage paid. He endorses it for use by ambassadors parliament journalists and others who face danger in public roles.
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Charleville
Sunday School Gag About Half of Three Children
George W. Cable told a Sunday school class that he had three children at home and half of them were girls. He explained to a puzzled girl that the other half were girls as well.
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George W. Cable
Florist Quotes On Difficult Bills After Breakup
A fashionable florist laments tough bills to collect, noting the engagement breakup left a large blossom bill unpaid. The remark frames a sharp line about debt tied to romance and ruined plans.
Selling Fireflies in Japan
In crowded Tokyo quarters nightly sales of fireflies occur by pedlars. More than forty dealers operate in Tokyo. Insects fetch 3 rin each, with one rin equal to one twentieth of a cent.
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Japan
Tokyo
The Queen and Her Pets Show Royal Animal Affection
Queen Alexandra is devoted to animals with a large aviary of doves and poultry. Cockie the cockatoo is frequently treated to sugar by the royal mistress. Cats are included among favorites, but dogs hold the largest share in Her Majesty's affections.
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Queen Alexandra
Cockie
The Contribution Sox Vestryman Recalls Donations
A vestryman recalls twenty one years of Sunday collections in their church. He describes receiving coins from around the world, along with counterfeit and odd items. He shares a folded quarter for a hair cut, a sealed note seeking an elderly benefactor, and instances of donors dropping large sums like $5 or $10.
Court Joke from New York Supreme Court
New York Supreme Justice Gaynor, known for sternness, unexpectedly cracked a joke on the bench. A young lawyer, arguing a weak case, pressed on until Gaynor stopped him with a quip about rubbing it in too hard, prompting laughter and a change of tactic. Source: New York Tribune.
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New York Supreme Justice
Gaynor
Supreme Court
The Certainty of Fate Mohammedan Story by Barr
A tale illustrating Islamic belief in fate by Robert Barr recounts a sultan and vizier who rush to Smyrna after the Angel of Death signals a summons. The angel explains his orders to kill the vizier there, prompting contemplation of destiny and inevitability.
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Robert Barr
Smyrna
Progess
Angel of Death
No Sympathy With Clerks Protest Over Work Hours
An outraged speaker condemns clerks who leave on time to watch a baseball game. He argues many private sector workers work late daily and miss games, noting the disparity and calling for stricter adherence to duty.
Soldiers as Automatons and Automatic Marching
A Cassell's Saturday Journal observation notes soldiers trained for long distance marching become automatic in action. After exhausting miles, they halted to fire but could not raise rifles. at the command March they resumed marching without fresh processing, demonstrating mechanical imitation of machine-like behavior.
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Cassell
Saturday Journal
Abyssinian Prince Kas Makonnen at Ed ward coronation
Kas Makonnen, Abyssinian prince and nephew envoy to Emperor Menelek, travels to London for King Edward's coronation. Described as tall, light brown, religious after Coptic faith, with strong morals and notable intellect. Introduced fork and knife dining and other polite society practices in Abyssinia.
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Kas Makonnen
England
Menelek
Abyssinia
Edward
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