Governor White Faces Hisses From West Virginia Bankers
A. White, West Virginia Governor, faced loud hissing from bankers and business leaders at a banquet of the State Bankers' Association in Kersburg. He blasted tax dodging and warned that taxation must be enforced, calling the governorship a tombstone to political ambition if duties are neglected. The clash ended with a storm of boos and a uneasy crowd.
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Commercial Tribune
Kersburg
W. Va
A. White
West Inia
State Bankers’ Association
Bankers of Gdging
WiKewag
West Virginia
Tax Commission
West
Virginia
Charleston
Iarkersburg
White
Association
Indicted in land swindle cases across multiple states
United States Grand Jury returns indictments against John A. Cobb and W H Miller et al for misuse of lands in alleged fraudulent deals. Prosecutors say large timber tracts were involved with deeds across Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia Missouri Texas Michigan and victims across many states. Witnesses from multiple states have been summoned to testify in U.S. Courts.
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Columbus
United States Grand Jury
John A. Cobb
Bainbridge
H. H. Miller
EB. Steuble
G. W. J. Woltz
Newark
Erand
Termesser
Kentucky
West Virginia
Missouri
Texas
Michigan
Union
United States
Tennessee
New Mexico
Iowa
Arkansas
Threats to withdraw from Western Passenger Association
Chicago June 5 threats have been made by several railroad lines to withdraw from the Western Passenger Association unless the practice of contracting for business and then filing a tariff to cover it is discontinued. The dispute centers on movements of Modern Woodmen and Swedish singers to Indianapolis and Minneapolis with alleged special rates. The row also touches the affiliation’s Immigration Bureau and upcoming Foresters movements.
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Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Great Western
St. Paul's
Immigration Bureau
Blue Grass Traction Assets Tied Up in Attachments
In Lexington Kentucky on June 5 a court attached the Blue Grass Consolidated Traction Company assets including furniture fixtures and franchises. The firm led by Senator George Davis of Detroit with capital reported at 7 000 00 was seized on an alleged 2 700 debt. Davis is said to be out of the city as work on interurban traction lines in the Blue Grass region had begun.
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Wexington
Blue Grass Consolidated Traction Company
George Davis
Detroit
M. C
Alford
Davis
Blue Grass
Prince Herbert Criticizes Germany’s Diplomacy Policy
Fragmentary text reports Prince Herbert criticizing his father's stance toward the United States and German diplomats. He says Germany’s policy has become one of compliments and bows, contrasting with Bismarckian traditions. The snippet references Jericho, Prussia and a recent delivery, but details are unclear.
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Germany
Prince Herbert
United States
Jericho
Prussia
PrincesHerbert
Adentee
Eaktes
Bismarck
Not as wide open as expected in Springfield split
Special despatch notes a political clash in Springfield Ohio over gambling tolerance. Democrats gained influence with W R Burnett pushing Board of Public Safety, while liberal and anti gambling factions threaten open conflict. Theodore Burnett connected to proposed poolroom fuels tensions.
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Springfield
Board of Publicity
W. R. Burnett
Board of Public Safety
Assdale
Burnett
Theodore
On to Cairo Meeting in Wheeling Tuesday
A public meeting on Ohio River improvement will be held at the Board of Trade Building in Wheeling next Tuesday evening. Colonel John J. Vance of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association will give the principal address with Major Zinn of the Government Engineering Department and Congressman B B Dovener also speaking.
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Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio River
Board of Trade
John J. Vance
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Zinn
Government Engineering Department
B. B. Dovener
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Ohio
Former Ohio Woman Charged With Murder
Five children of Mrs Varnum H Worden are being cared for in Portland Indiana as Dr Worden and his wife Mrs Brammer face murder charges in Harrison Michigan. The couple allegedly planned to send for the children and a wealthy man who died suddenly aboard their travels fueled foul play suspicions. The woman is expected to confess to save herself.
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Commercial Tribune
Portland
Ind
Varnum H. Worden
Cincinnati
Harrison
Nine in family of twelve die in one year
Aberdeen Ohio reports a Kilgore family tragedy as consumption claims eleven year old daughter and eight other family members including the father and two daughters within a year. The strange pattern centers on the 12 person household near Aberdeen with ten deaths from consumption in 12 months.
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Commercial Tribune
Aberdeen
John Kilgore
Reformed Church Synod Votes Liturgical Changes
At the New Jersey synod meeting the liturgy received sweeping revisions including communion and marriage services. Rev. George E. Bishop urged retaining the ancient form. The baptismal service and recognition of members from sister churches were adopted as discussion continued at adjournment.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Synod of the Reformed Church
General Synod
George E. Bishop
East Orange
Second Class Mail Cases Favor U S in DC Court
The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia ruled in favor of the Government in the Postmaster General versus Houghton Mifflin & Co. The decision allows the Postmaster General to classify mail matter as second class by his own judgment and discretion, overruling the lower court.
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Washington
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Postmaster General
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Suspended for Ninety Nine Years by Knights of Pythias
The Rev. L. Cook of Belle Center, Bellefontaine area, was suspended for ninety nine years by the Knights of Pythias Lodge after a trial for infraction of order laws. His ministerial license had been revoked earlier for alleged unbecoming conduct at Kenton. Cook resides in Hardin County Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Bellefontaine
L. ©. Cook
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Belle Center
Mr. Cook
Kenton
O. Cook
Hardin County
No Place for Women Convicts Highlighted at Ohio Penitentiary
Despatch notes Amela Salgado of Houston Tex a federal convict for importing Mexican girls for immoral purposes was greeted at the Ohio Penitentiary. The piece argues there is no place for female convicts in the federal system noting Ft Leavenworth and the new Atlanta prison as options.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
United States
Ohio
Byron Baptist Church Blown Up by Dynamite
In Byron Rochester Minn a Baptist church was destroyed by dynamite at 1 o clock. Tension lingered after the Baptist minister Rev Utton left for Langsboro and joined the Methodists. No arrests have been made.
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Rochester
Minn
Byron
Utton
Langsboro
Methodist Church
Relief appeal launched for storm sufferers in Gennesville
In Baltimore on June 5 the Citizens' Permanent Relief Committee met in Mayor McLane's office and voted to appeal for 2500 dollars to aid storm victims in Gennesville Georgia. A large quantity of clothing had already been sent by express to the area.
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Baltimore
Citizens’ Permanent Relief Committee
McLane
Gennesville
Expressin
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Druggist Refund Offer
A guaranteed cure claim for piles including acute and protruding cases. The ad promotes PAZO ointment promising refund if it fails to cure, highlighting a money back guarantee and a direct offer to customers.
General Davis Opines on New Militia Law Provisions
Judge Advocate General Davis reports to the Secretary of War on disputed militia law points. He says section 14 aligns with the constitution, requires Treasury accounting changes, and that section 15 preserves regular-post command during maneuvers. He notes National Guard enlisted pay not increased by prior service, but officers with five years in militia gain a 10 percent raise. Section 18 year 1902 drills affect state or territorial rights to benefits.
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Washington
Davis
Secretary of War
Treasury Department
United States
National Guard
Judge Advocate General
Machen Indicted by Grand Jury at Washington
A Washington grand jury indicts McGregor and Upton in a postal fraud case tied to Charles E B Smith. They allegedly conspired to overcharge for leather pouches used by rural letter carriers, splitting $8,000 from a total $18,000 paid by the government.
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Machen
Washington
McGregor
Upton
Smith
Sullivan
St. Louis
Simmons
Kansas City
Postoffice
Baltimore
Post Office
United States
Taylor
District Attorney's Office
Upton Held at Central Police Station Awaiting U S Authorities
Baltimore June 5 Columbus Ellsworth Upton was locked up in the Central Police Station and held for United States authorities. He will be brought before United States Commissioner Rogers tomorrow or Monday.
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Baltimore
Columbus
Ellsworth Upton
Central
United States
Rogers
Panama Council Backs Hay Herran Canal Treaty Ratification
Panama June 5 The Municipal Council adopts a resolution urging Congress to ratify the Hay Herran canal treaty and asks other districts in the department to file similar petitions. The resolution is printed in all newspapers and on fly sheets to spread the city’s will.
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Panama
Congress
Ohio Funeral Directors Adjourn Behind Officer Election
The Ohio Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association adjourned after electing officers for next year. James Linn of New Philadelphia is president, A C Walters of Toledo first vice president, H W Bennett of Lima second vice president, Edward E Fisher treasurer, and A D Strosnider sergeant-at-arms. The meeting concluded in Columbus on June 5.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio Funeral Directors and Embalmers’ Association
Lifa
James Linn
New Philadelphia
A. C. Walters
Toledo
H. W.bennett
Lima
Edward BE. Fisher
Oo Serveant-at-arms
A. D. Strosnider
Sun
Tarred and Beaten Traveling Salesman Attacked by Mob
W D Thomas of Van Vleet Mansfield Drug Co and John Ward a Wynne Ark lineman were seized by whitecappers after a train ride. They were dragged to a stake, tarred and whipped amid threats, then fled to share their tale and seek government action. Ward planned elopement with a Wynne businessman's wife.
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Commercial Tribune
Memphis
Tenn
W. D. Thomas
van Vleet Mansfield Drug Company
John Ward
Wynne, Ark
Wynne
Varidalia
Old-Fashioned Welcome to Langtry and Flight Prospects
News reports Prof Langtry plans to move his houseboat down the Potomac and resume aeroplane demonstrations with new kites this summer. He last flew a mile and a half years ago while at the Smithsonian, but work paused as officials say he is busy leading the institute. Meanwhile, Alexander Wilson, 88, a former tutor to Tad Lincoln, will be buried tomorrow. Secretary Hay attends. Assistant Secretary Armstrong projects June customs receipts near 1 million a day, with diamonds imports surging. Discussions on Russian affairs and Kishineff loom over Cabinet meeting.
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Potomac
Prof. Langtry
Smithsonian Institute
Alexander Wilson
New York
Arlington Heights
Tad Lincoln
White Horse
John Hay
Abraham Lincoln
Prof. Wilson
Hay
White House
Wilson
Lincoln
Armstrong
Supreme Court Upholds New State Tax Board Law
In Kemp v Clarke the Ohio Supreme Court rules Section 280 of the Revised Statutes conflicts with the May 10 1902 act creating a Board of Review for property equalization and is repealed. Petition dismissed.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Supreme Court
State of Ohio
Samuel E. Kemp
Edwin T. Clarke
Mendamus
Anxious Friends Seek Missing Shoecutter After Rejected Proposal
Leon H. Cake of Vineland New Jersey vanished after proposing to Jennie Bradfield in Portsmouth Ohio where he had secured a marriage license. He left a note saying he would be away a week and has not been seen since. Miss Bradfield seeks license revocation and police search for Cake continues.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Leon H. Cake
Vineland
N. J
Jennie Bradfield
Cake
Miss Bradfield
Beggar-Boss Baffles Photographer In Hazy Encounter
A street scene records a terse exchange as a photographer speaks of old habits and begs clarification. The dialogue hints at lingering habits and a sense of social friction between beggar and observer in a crowded setting.
Disbarment in U S Court Shocks Buffalo Attorney
Special Despatch reports Judge W G Thompson in the United States Court disbarred H W Ward of Buffalo, attorney for Senator P Miller, for using the mails to blackmail. Ward had written to Ivor Hughes proposing a witness room setup to spy on government witnesses. The judge declared Ward would never practice in the court, even with a Supreme Court certificate.
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Columbus
WG Thompson
United States
H. W. Ward
Buffalo
Sen. P. Miller
Thompson
Ward
Ivor Hughes
Atorneys
Aseing
Supreme An -of the
Uhtates
Rankin Declares Candidacy for Seventh District Congress
Columbus Ohio June 6 among echoes from the State convention an announcement of B Rankin of South Charleston Clark County for Congress in the Seventh District. Rankin has been considered Kyle successor but now pledges to stand for nomination if Clark County Republicans favor his name. Rankin has long public service record and strong district support expected. Clark County will back him strongly.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
B. Rankin
South Charleston
Clark County
Congress
Clark
Madison
Fayette
Pickaway
Miamai
Rankin
Kyle
Stacy Rankin
Herrick Douglas Elected Honorary Members of Ohio Society
Columbus June 5 Colonel Myron T Herrick of Cleveland Albert Douglas of Ghilficothe and Colonel Webb Hayes of Norwalk were elected honorary members of the Ohio Archeological and Historical Society at its annual meeting tonight The present officers were unanimously reelected and trustees named for terms expiring 1904 196 and 1907 including G R Brinkerhoff M J Follett J R Ryan H A Thompson W H Hunter G Frederickson Oberlin James Kilbourne Colum bia J P Maclean Franklin C L Itzolt New Lexington J Anderson Columbus J Warren Keifer Springfield Bishop B W Arnett Wilberforce S S Rickley Columbus J F Bareis Canal Winchester A R McIntire Mt. Vernon John W Karper received the trusteeship from the Governor
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Albert Douglas
Ghilficothe
Webb Hayes
Norwalk
Ohio Archeological and Historical Society
G. R.brinkerhoff
Mansfield
M. J. Follett
Marietta
J. R. Ryan
H. A. Thompson
Dayton
W. H. Hunter
Chillicothe
G. Frederick
Oberlin
James Kilbourne
Columpe
J. P. Maclean
Franklin
New Lexington
J. Warren Keifer
Springfield
Bishop B. W. Arnett
Wilberforce
S. S. Rickley
J. F. Bareis
Canal Winchester
A. R. McIntire
Mt. Vernon
John W. Karper
Daniel declared Democratic nominee for U S Senate
Richmond June 5 United States Senator Daniel was declared the Democratic nominee for the U S Senate and will run as his party's candidate for a third term. The state chairman J Taylor Ellyson announced he faced no opposition under the party primary law. His name was the only one presented.
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Richmond
United States
Daniel
Democratic Party
Senate
J. Taylor Ellyson
Northern Maine Forest Fires Devastate Towns and Lumbering
Reports from Northern Maine confirm forest fires destroying a town and hundreds of buildings across the state. Two lives are feared lost as lumbering interests suffer heavy losses after a severe drought and prior log shortages. Patten is encircled by fires for 48 hours, with surrounding townships reporting $250,000 in lumber losses.
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Portland
Maine
Patten
Hopewell Cape Fire Destroys Courthouse and Homes
A blaze in Hopewell Cape, St John County, reduces twenty-one buildings including the courthouse and nine residences to ashes. A new steamer and a tug are destroyed. At Black River, five houses and a bridge burn this evening.
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ST. John
N.B
Hopewell Cape
Black River
St. John County
Rockefeller Orders Fire Apparatus Sent to Day Pond
Seneca Falls dispatch reports William Rockefeller ordered a steam fire engine and hose cart with 2,000 feet of hose and coal sent by express to his Adirondack summer home Day Pond. The equipment left within three hours.
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Rockefeller
Seneca Falls
N. Y
William, Rockefeller
Day Pond
Adirondacks
Strangler Kirwin Found Guilty by Jury
Cleveland jury returns verdict of guilty in the Kirwin murder trial. Joseph Kirwin, linked to Toledo, stood accused in the death of Maggie Sneg egar found in her Lake Street room months ago. The case drew heavy public interest over the strangler theory.
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Cleveland
Kirwin
Joseph Kirwin
Toledo
Maggie Snedegar
Lake Street
Hirwin
Local Dry Ward Status Weighs In on City Crusade
In court today the city reviewed four ward dry status applications with the Second Third Fourth and Fourth wards declared dry while the First Ward remains wet. Miss Carrie Styer, a former saloon worker, is leading the crusade in her tour.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
Carrie Styer
Anna entertains German manufacturers at Washington party
A distinguished party of foreign guests including Baron Von Rheinbaben Prussian Minister of Finances and F Von Versen United States Deputy Consul General Berlin arrived May 12 to study U S manufacturing and waterways. They visited marine coaling stations Score docks and were hosted by Senator Hanna at a banquet before departing for Buffalo.
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Cleveland
Jurte's
Hanna
Ge Garretson
Baron von Rheinbaben
Berlin
F.von Versén
United States
Remscheid
Germany
D. Waétzoldt
New York
New York City
J. K. Hand
No Reflection Cast On Dr Stoker At Indiana Insane Hospital
Indiana report on Governor Durbin’s Evansville visit to Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane covers superintendent change and staff resignations. Durbin says no political motive, decisions urged by the Board of State Charities and himself as conditions prompted the shift. He notes the board acted to meet a standard of excellence and did not fault Dr Stoker’s character.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Evansville
Durbin
Southern Indiana Hospital For
Board of State Charities
Stoker
Brother Now Denies Detectives Claims in Lorain Murder
Father Charles Reichlin defends his family against Detective Mintz and Officer Williams. He asserts investigators falsely claimed Goldsmith’s involvement and demands Mintz reveal the murderer, offering to support with four witnesses and a house search conducted with witnesses present.
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Riis
Goldsmith
St. Joseph's Hospital, Lorain
Williams
Lorain
Casimir
Cldset
Charles Reichlin
Officer Williams
Hal
Mintz
Doctors to Meet in Cleveland Next Year
The Ohio Medical Association closed its fifty-eighth annual meeting and chose Cleveland as the site for next year. Officers elected include President Dr. Charles Hamilton of Columbus and Secretary-Treasurer Dr. P. M. Foshay of Cleveland. Delegates to the National Council are Dr. J. S. Beck of Dayton, Dr. C. A. L. Reed of Cincinnati, and Dr. Foshay.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Ohio Medical Association
Cleveland
Charles Hamilton
Columbus
W. W. Pennell
Fredericktown
F. M. Wright
Troy
E. R. McClellan
Toledos
H. Chisheim
Marion
P. M. Foshay
National Council
J. 8. Beck
C. A. L. Reed
Cincinnati
Dr. Foshay
New York Authorities Urged to Prosecute Meyers in Ohio Trip
Garvan arrives in Columbus with a New York transcript to show earnestness in trying Daniel Meyers, president of the defunct Manhattan Fire Insurance, while Hahn’s Mansfield case and Meyers trial face delays. Governor Nash declines Hahn continuance and approves Meyers postponement to October 9.
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Commercial Tribune
Olumbus
New York
Daniel Meyers
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
William V. Hahn
Mansfield
Garvan
Virgil P. Kline
Cleveland
Meyers
Manhattan
Hahn
Kline
Nash
W. A. Miles
Columbus
Ohio
Brindley
Miles
Manificia National Bank
Hahn and Meyers
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Judges rebuke sheriff for jail attorneys soliciting prisoners
In Portsmouth Ohio Judge J C Milner sharply rebuked Sheriff Ketter for allowing lawyers to talk to prisoners through jail bars. He orders no attorney to communicate with inmates at the bars and directs prisoners seeking lawyers be brought to the sheriff office. Efforts to identify the offenders were fruitless.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
J. C. Milner
Ketter
Father and Son Rival in Love Affair in Indiana
In Kokomo on June 5, Nellie River left for Russiaville to marry. Purdum Lucas and Henry Lucas, father and son, who had both courted her, followed. Nellie was seen in Russiaville the next morning then disappeared, and neither Lucas man nor Nellie has been seen since despite diligent search.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
Nellie River
Russiaville
Purdum
Henry Lucas
Miss Rivers
Lucas
Father
Miss River
Prominent Lexington Resident Shot Found Dead
In Lexington Kentucky on June 5 Boston a 22 year old man was found dead in his yard with a bullet wound to the forehead. Burglary is suspected and bloodhounds will be put on the track to pursue the assailants. Boston was known as a leading figure in the county.
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Lexington
Boston
Ohio appoints two state board members in uniform laws and embalming
Governor Nash today reappointed William E. B. Cushing of Cleveland to the Board of Uniform Laws and R. Jones of Columbus to the State Board of Embalming Examiners.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Nash
William EB. Cushing
Cleveland
Uniform Laws
R. ©. Jones
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