Daily Tribune fronts and foreign news ad notes
The text lists publication details for the Daily Tribune Cincinnati 1908 with subscription rates and multiple branch offices. It notes delivery by carrier, rates for daily and three month periods, and addresses for Walnut Hills Prington York and other bureaus with reading rooms for Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Hills
Gilbert Avenue
Prington
Scott Street
York Street
Munsey _building
Panama Canal Payment Claimed As Proved Clean Fund Transfer
The article defends a $40,000,000 U S payment to France linked to certificates in the Panama Canal deal. It cites William Nelson Cromwell and asserts no fraud or corruption, stating funds were channeled through U S Treasury to the Bank of France for liquidators and beneficiaries, with no personal gain by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Panama Canal
William Nelson Cromwell
Cromwell
Aahington
New York
Genera
Bank of France
Paris
Panama Canas
Atlantic
Attitude of Speaker Cannon on Waterway Bond Issues
In addressing the National Rivers and Harbors Congress Speaker Cannon questioned the unalterable nature of waterway improvement bonds. He stated he would vote against a ten-year bond bill if reported by the Rivers and Harbors Committee, opposing proposals urged by President Roosevelt and endorsed by Judge Taft and the upcoming President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Roosevelt
Taft
House of Representatives
Trade and Commerce
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Rivers and Harbors Committee
House
Waterway and resource policy clash echoed in House debate
The debate centers on President Roosevelt's inland trade initiative and its broad support, with critics arguing against Speaker Cannon's hostile stance. The issue spans waterway improvement and forest conservation, seen as nonpartisan goals amid calls to end the old time policy of delay.
Federal hay ban amid foot and mouth scare in Pennsylvania
The federal government bars shipments of hay from Michigan and Maryland due to foot and mouth disease in Pennsylvania cattle. Western PA hay prices jumped from 13.50 to 18.50 per ton as inspectors tighten scrutiny. Officials say Canadian hay introduced the outbreak via Michigan and Maryland dealers, with rail shipments highlighting risk. Pennsylvania cattlemen protest. President Wilson quips that the age needs women who will speak their minds, hinting at narrow social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Maryland
United States
Canada
Iit
Pittsburg
Agricultural Department
Gulf of Mexico
Department of Agriculture
Department
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Jefferson Davis Listed Present in Senate Session
The Congressional Record notes Jefferson Davis of Arkansas was present when the Senate convened. This confirms his existence after a period of silence and resolves lingering doubts about his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Record
Jefferson Davis
Arkansaw
Senate
Does the chair kill as executions rise in America
The Washington Post questions the lethal use of chairs in punishment amid rising murder counts and few convictions. The piece argues the public record shows executions and punishments are lagging behind crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Post
France weighs Castro as a possible public charge
The article suggests France doubted Castro would become a public charge while underestimating Venezuelan willingness to profit from concessions, highlighting the financial opportunities his presence could unlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mr. Castro
Inland Needs Highlighted Against Foreign Affairs Discourse
The text argues for prioritizing domestic development over lengthy dissertations on foreign affairs, urging a long overdue focus on inland needs confronting the nation.
Mild Mr Cannon Tariff Sparks Cigar Growth Hint
A remark suggests Mr Cannon’s mild manner could influence tariffs and his cigars, hinting at potential growth in his brand as a result of policy trends.
Democratic Committee row heats up as reform movement backers rally
The Democratic National Committee control row gains momentum with renewed calls for change. The piece notes uprisings and the push to accelerate party reform amid the holiday shopping season.
Carmack statue barred by Nashville customs request
Nashville Tennass December 11 The case involving a statue placement request was denied by authorities. The ruling references customs grounds and the process for reconsideration was not granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Custome House
Preventing Gambling From Children And City Playgrounds
A civic column condemns gambling fever among youths near schools and praises playground programs led by women. Dr. Washburn advocates moving deficient scholars to green fields and emphasizes prevention over cure, citing a proverb about prevention's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Sadie American
Beverly Savings Bank Shortage Reported
Beverly Massachusetts December 11 a shortage of nine thousand three hundred dollars in the banks funds was found by the state savings bank examiners during their last examination. A warrant for arrest of Albert S Hoag the banks teller has been issued and will be served when he recovers from illness attributed by physicians to an overdose of some drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Mass
Beverly Savings Bank
Robert R. Endicott
Massachusetts Savings Bank
Albert S. Hoag
Bank Funds Overloaned In Michigan Bank Closure
Springport savings bank with about $90 000 in deposits was closed by Banking Commissioner Simmerman for examination of its affairs. An official confessed to President Benjamin Joy that funds were overloaned to hay dealers in Vicksburg and Natchez Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springport
Mich
American Sailors Praised by Australia Leader
Lord Northcote, retiring governor general of Australia, lauded the American battleship fleet at a Lawyers' Club luncheon in New York. He said the visit broadened Australia’s view of the nation’s power across the Pacific and left a lasting, creditable impression of the fleet’s officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lord Northcote
Australia
Lawyers’ Club
Pacific
Shera Indorsed for Oxford Postmaster by Republican Committee
Philip D. Shera 29, assistant to Cincinnati Bank Examiner Kamp, was endorsed by the Republican executive committee to be the next postmaster of Oxford, succeeding William Wallace whose term ends next week. Shera, Miami University graduate, is the son of Caleb A. Shera, an Oxford banker. L McCalley was also mentioned in connection with the appointment.
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Oxford
Tribune
Hamilton
Philip D. Shera
Kamp
Cincinnati
Republican Executive Committee
Afford
William
Wallace
Shera
Miami University
Caleb A. Shera
L. McCalley
Middletown
Powder Inquiry Adjou rns Cleveland Case
Government attorney adjourns the powder inquiry in Cleveland as investigation on the Searcee affair in Austin proceeds.
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Cleveland, D
Alea Searcee
Austin
Navy report lauds Pacific cruise and ship design progress
The report notes repairs completed at Cavite after the voyage, confirms the Oregon’s performance in 1898, and cites improvements in gunnery and marksmanship. It endorses two vice admirals, and urges Congress to authorize four battleships four scout cruisers ten destroyers four submarines three colliers one repair ship one ammunition ship and two mine laying ships converted from cruisers.
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Abipa
Naval Station
Cavite
P. I
Pacific
Oregon
Markemanefilp
Pew
Australia
Japan
Newport
Congress
Auctioneer Sells Warship's Fittings in Haiti Sale
Passengers aboard the steamer Allegheny recount the Haytian revolution and show an auctioneer disposing of the Crooyant’s furniture and fittings to locals at nominal prices. The sale includes doors and engine room fixtures, with the ship left in auctioned condition after the gunboat was run aground.
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New York
Allegheny
Hayti
Jeremie
Forces seize Gonaives Haiti under U S authority
A force of 200 men from a Haytien gunboat landed and took Gonaives without resistance, establishing U S backed authority in the name of General Simon. A Dolphin landing party stood by as no danger or molestation of American citizens occurred and the Dolphin reports calm conditions at the town.
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Washington
Haytien
Gonaives
Hayti
Simon
Dolphin
United States
Knaves of the White Death Letters Baffle Chicago Clergy
William Pollard a 22 year old grocer's wagon driver was arrested and confessed to sending the Knights of the White Death letters as a joke. He said he read Conan Doyle and wanted to test the city police by creating a skull decor decorated scheme demanding money. He never checked if any money was left.
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Chicago
Knights of the White Death
William Pollard
Pollard
Conan Doyle
Oil hearing adjourned as Standard Oil seeks more time
In New York on December 11 the court adjourned the Standard Oil defense after it requested until Monday to review evidence and decide whether to summon further witnesses. The government suit seeks to dissolve the so called trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil
Trust
Standard
To take home email packages means shorter hours for sales staff
A note on labor shifts indicates that handling remote email package orders will reduce working hours for saleswomen, drivers, and delivery personnel. The change affects daily schedules and customer service capacity.
Plan for 1912 Campaign Headquarters in Chicago
A conference today between William Hayward and Fred Upham approved opening permanent Republican headquarters in Chicago to maintain up to date records and equipment. The plan includes moving wagon headquarters to Washington and keeping the party’s files ready for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Hayward
Republican National Committee
Fred W. Upham
Sether &E
Washington
Beet Treats and Sheepish Feats Rediscovered
A fragmented note hints at a local event featuring beet dishes and shepherd tales. The garbled text suggests a quirky community gathering with food and animal-themed demonstrations, celebrating agricultural heritage and regional flavors.
Weather Summary for December 11 1908
Storms moved from the Imkes to the Ohio valley with improved conditions along the coast. In the West a cloudy unsettled spell gave way to gradual clearing. temperature ranged 42 to 47 degrees. Local record shows a 7 m day high of 47 and a low of 32 with light winds from the northwest and no rain.
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Onid Valley
Alleghenys
Jo River
Fay Oeil
Tony
Ohio West Virginia Indiana Weekend Forecast Patch
Government forecast. Ohio fair on Saturday and Sunday with moderate temperatures and fresh west winds becoming variable. West Virginia and Kentucky fair with moderate temperatures Saturday and Sunday. Indiana fair with moderate temperatures and west winds shifting to southwest and increasing.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Ocean Steamship Movements Report From Major Ports
Atlantic shipping updates note Lusitania and Saxonia arrivals and sailings near Sandy Hook Boston Halifax Genoa Naples and other ports. Vessels including Montevideo Sardinian Caronia Neuw Amsterdam Monviso and Republic are listed with arrivals from Liverpool London Genoa and New York and sailings to New York Halifax and Mediterranean ports.
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New York
Liverpool
Sandy Hook
Boston
Sable Island
Philadelphia
Southampton
London
Montevideo
Genoa
Halifax
Havre
St. John
New Brunswick
Naples
Louisiana
Madeira
Rotterdam
Neuw Amsterdam
Boulogne
Barcelona
Monviso
Galveston
Norfolk
St, John
N. B
Bristol
Mediterranean
President Lincoln
Baltic
Azores
Distinctive Names Ledger of Officials and Spouses
A long list of personal names and places appears, linking individuals from cities like Denver New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Pittsburgh Ashland and others. The fragmented OCR reads as a registry of people and spouses with institutional hints, including many middle initials and varied locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
J. P. Robinson
New York
W. B. Harris
Chicago
Palace
A. Berry
Wife
Ashland
Albert Doane
Seymour
Ind
Miss Maud
London
J. K. Carr
Philadelphia
Dennison
L. O. Keefe
Detroit
John V. Dea
Maysville
James Rowley
Vanceburg
E. W. Guyler
Chi- C
Paclglii Tenies Watts
Pittsburg
Louis- Pann
Toledo
C. C. ‘Kearns
Via
Loan Shark Pays Fee Under O'Brien Ordinance Promises Reports
A loan shark paid the license fee under the O'Brien ordinance and pledged to submit weekly reports in compliance with the law. Soldiers of the American Salvation Army, accused by College Hill residents of collecting funds without authority, evaded police and fled. Plans were laid for a chorus of 1,000 at the Lincoln centennial celebration. The Bankers' Club at a dinner honoring the new park board endorsed the chain of parks plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
American Salvation Army
College Hill
Celefon
Bankers’ Club
New Park Board
Chain of Parks
Harmon to ride horse in inaugural parade in Ohio event
Governor-elect Harmon will ride horseback in the inaugural parade, becoming the first chief executive mounted in this generation. Allen County voted 66 majority in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Ohio
Allen County
Taft Roosevelt Talks on Cabinet, Rivers and Harbors Plan
President-elect Taft conferred with President Roosevelt on cabinet appointments and inland waterways funding. The Rivers and Harbors Congress strongly endorsed issuing government bonds totaling 500,066,000 to improve inland waterways, while the House adopted a resolution creating a committee to oversee congressional matters.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Congress
House of Representatives
Roosefhaseaae
Film and Vaudeville Schedule Highlights
The listing shows showings at Columbia Vaudeville with Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at 2 15 and 8 16. Heucks Sold Into Slavery at 2 15 and 8 15. Lycéum San Antonio at 2 16 and 8 15. People's The Strolling Players 2 15 and 8 26. Standard World Beaters 2 16 and 8 15. New Robinson Vaudeville matinee 3 pm and evening 7 to 9 and 11.
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Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Columbia
New Robinson
City Club Luncheon on Municipal Research Topic
Bruete and Purroy Mitchell of New York will address the City club at luncheon today. The Feakivotlaeaters club gathers this afternoon in Alms and Doépke's store for a meeting.
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Bruete
Purroy Mitchell
New York
City Club
Feakivotlaeaters Club
Alms & Doépke's
Obituary notes Major Laughlin and other deaths
Major George McCully Laughlin president of the Keystone National Bank dies in Pittsburg from pneumonia at his Woodland Road home. Born 1842 in Pittsburg he led in financial and manufacturing circles. James P. McCaffrey aged about 86 and a veteran of Mexican and Civil wars dies in Anaconda Montana after a life with General Terry’s expedition. Mrs Nicholas Fish, widow of the son of the secretary of state in Grant’s cabinet, dies in Washington from apoplexy. mother of Hamilton Fish who died at San Juan Hill.
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George M’cully Laughlin
Keystone National Bank
Woodland Road
Pittsburg
Major Laughlin
James P. M’caffrey
Terry
Montana
Anaconda
Mont
Nicholas Fish
Grant
Washington, D. C
Bryce
New York
Hamilton Fish
San Juan Hill
List of City Deaths and Illnesses From Local Hospitals
A long list records names ages and addresses of residents with illnesses or deaths. It includes malnutrition pneumonia paralysis fibroid phthisis locomotor ataxia brain disease and cancers, with hospital affiliations and home locations across Cincinnati streets and wards.
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Zeits
Ester Mabel
Dodsworth Avenue
Robert Rector
Chavel Street
E. Sarah Ewing Hall
Moormann Avenue
Banning
Hannah L
Avondale Avenue
Long
Edwin
Freeman Avenue
Hhamble
Anna
Milton Street
White
Dallas
Cincinneti Hospital
John
Walnut Hills
Jefferson Avenues
Esslinger
Anna Marguerette
Walker Street
Simonia
Philomena
Walnut Street
Doan
Louisa
Longview Hospital
Hamilton Avenue
Bailey
William
Kellogg Avenue
Carroll
Mary Stella
East Court Street
Ohn
St. Francis Hospital
McMillan Street
Race Street
Ulister
William T
Laurel
Kuipleus
Common Pleas Court Dockets and Insolvency Cases Listing
A public listing of cases from the Common Pleas Court and Court of Insolvency. Names include Aaton Vogel against John D. Behrens for damages, Wsther R. Lacey against Patrick Lacey for divorce, and liens and alimony matters involving Marcus and Gores. City of Cincinnati assessed, enjoinment actions listed for Norwood matters.
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Common.pleas
Aaton Vogel
John D. Behrens
Louis P. Herrman
Guido Gores
W. L Dickson
Rosa B. Boone
W. L. Dickson
B. F. Lyle
Robert Marcus
Cord Skirvin
Yusef Skirvin
John Wentszel
Edith L. R. Kabler
William Seuier
Thorne
John W. Wuest
Oliver B. Jones
Harry EB
Langdon Et al
City of Norwood
L. F. Ae
D. Keller
Rathayine Huber
L. F. Hanger
Hiram 8S
Mathers
City of Cincinnati
L. FF. Hanger
Articles of association filed with secretary of state
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Columbus Ohio lists articles filed for multiple companies including Western Reserve Motor Car Company of Cleveland with 250 000 and Republic Distributing Company of Cincinnati with 100 000. Also notes various firms in Cleveland Cincinnati Gallia Gallipolis and Dayton with listed capital. Includes upcoming departures and river conditions and ports news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Western Reserve Motor Car Company
Clevegt
John H. Price
Robert B. Carson
Ginther
BD. T. Smith and Co
H. Bunde
Ages Republic Distributing Company
Cincinnati
Vis F. Fechheimer
Uel T. Fechheimer
Ige H. Kattenhorn
Robert de V. Carroll
Daniel Hessberg
Cleveland
Andrew F. Koreny
Steven Hotz
Ue Mam Aynzk
Alex, Rusynzk
Ana Nasgoski
Clevelens Yarn Manufacturing Company
A. E. Bernstein
M. W. Ames Adams
Irene Nungesser
Eastern Realty Company
F. M. White
Edward ‘P. Cole
Clarence G. Hale
Li. Englander
Acme Machine Tool Company
C. H. M. Atkins
E. N. Atkins
J. H. Williams
B. B. Quillen
W. H. Burtner
Gallia Furniture Company
Gallipolis
C. A. Weed
Hamilton
Marin Sa 1 Bank
Jon Wings Angton
Gomee Creamery Company
Gomer
The
Malta Canning Company
Malta
Walnut Hill Social Club
Dayton
Expert witness trial in Hazel Toledo defense case
The Dec 11 proceedings in Hazel Toledo feature Dr. Emery Bymén, superintendent of the Hamilton State hospital, called as an expert witness for the defense amid tense testimony in the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, O
Emery Bymén
Hamilton
State Hospital
Governor delays call for extra session to next week
Dispatch from Columbus reports Governor Harring says he will issue the extra session call next week after reaching it. Rumors of a change of mind were denied. Dr A J Crawford denies issuing the caucus call for Republicans, with Senator Lawler set to issue for the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Harrig
General Assembly
Senator Foraker
A. J. Crawford
Athing County
Foraker
Lawler
Ashtabula County
Senate
Squirrel Hunter Benefit Plan Seeks 35000 Appropriation
The Ohio legislature will be asked to appropriate 35000 to pay 13 to each citizen who served as a squirrel hunter in 1862. Senator O F Hypes says the funds would resolve 2800 to 3000 claims filed against the Cincinnati defenders of Kentucky led by General Kirby Smith. Governor-elect Harmon and ex Governor Campbell would be beneficiaries. Campbell is said to have carried a blunderbuss from 1812 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
O. F. Hypes
Springfield
Statehouse
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Kirby Smith
W. L. Curry
Harmon
James B. Campbell
Campbell
Indictments in Night Rider Cases in Tennessee
A special grand jury in Union City returns thirty three indictments over the Reelfoot Lake night rider raids. Twenty one accuse murder in the Rankin lynching at Walnut Log, six cite burning fish docks at Samburg, and six allege Kuklux act felonious assault in disguise. Indicted individuals unnamed. trials for alleged leaders set to begin Monday with pre trial matters to be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Tenn
Reelfoot Lake
Quentin Rankin
Walnut Log
J. C. Burdick
Samburg
Pand
Biblical rebuke cited in rail injury ruling
Justice Stafford sustains a demurrer for F. B. Goldstein an employee of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad by rejecting that relief benefits bar damages under the employers' liability act. The court holds that pre employment contracts cannot waive rights to damages for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christ
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
F. B. Goldstein
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Writ Issued for Moore in Cincinnati Theft Case
Special Dispatch reports Governor Patterson of Tennessee was asked to surrender William Moore, held in Chattanooga for a Cincinnati grand larceny charge. Moore is accused of robbing H Fick at 1828 Fairfax Avenue on December 3, 1908, stealing jewelry and other valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Harris
Patterson
Tennessee
William Moore
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Moore
H. Fick
Fairfax Avenue
New Graft Trials Denied in Capitol Conspiracy Case
In Harrisburg on December 11 Judge A. Genies Kunkle refused a new trial to four defendants in the Dauphin county capital conspiracy cases. The case involved John H. Sanderson and James M. Shumaker among others connected to furnishing and building operations for the state capitol project valued at about $13,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Capitol
A. Genies Kunkle
Dauphin County
John H. Sanderson
Phil
James M. Shumaker
Johnstown
Oef Public
Bérelshiog
M P. Snyder
Eig. Forme
L. Mathues
Christmas shopping advice from a wary shopper
A compact reader note urges early Christmas shopping to ease strain on workers, including shop staff and others who serve the public, highlighting the season’s rush and the need for consideration.
Steamboats Boost Kentucky River Freight Claims
Freight on Kentucky River steamboats rises as daily loads increase. Local shippers report steady demand and improved navigation allowing more cargoes to move to and from river towns via Memphis and Louisville routes.
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Rex Bebe
Britain
Shea Maan
Tribune CO
Incinnati
Commercial Tribune Telephone
Canal
Democratic National Committee
Hants
Carmack
Nashville
Seppenen
Rae
Mises
Fleet
Committee
Indorses Shera
Lew
New
Navy
Ny Es
Sherlock Holmes
Clamed
Grocer
Sevarddeeun
Moon
Adeeseys
T. Abilene
P.c Te Wander
Hotere Ewes
Beltimora
Louisville
Little Rock
Arek Seeweee
Oxadeshaiee
Montgomery Sqcumbe
Aes i. Saeeee
Eenee
Calgary
New Orleans
Charlotte
Haateee
Plata
Omaha - Cleveland
Columvus
Burg
Corpus C
Elphia
Davenport Denver
Vickaburg Sae
P.a
Jacksonyville
Kansas City
Edward Koller
Martha Luthinger
B. Liberty
Ptcl
Clinton St
Huntington
Greenwood
Louieville
Chile
Portsmouth
Madison
Wheeling
Freeport
Beaver Dam
Louis
Ignese Point
Ill
Peters Lee
Mem
Deperiad the
Bald Eagle
Alton
Commerce
Hazel
Hypes
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