National Senate and House proceedings note
A digest of recent Senate and House actions includes debates on the isthmian canal route with advocates for Nicaragua and Panama. The Navy bill, irrigation bill, and telegraph cable proposals are reported along with party and committee remarks.
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Senate
Harris
Kansas
Nicaragua
House
Fairbanks
Panama
Corliss
San Francisco
Hawaii
Philippines
Morgan
Quay Tops Pennsylvania Republican Convention
In Harrisburg Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker won the Republican nomination for governor over John P. Elkin with 206 to 152 votes. Senator Quay secured a leadership role by unanimously becoming state committee chairman and steering Pennypacker’s campaign.
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Harrisburg
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Philadelphia
John P. Elkin
Indiana
William M. Brown
New Castle
Isaac B. Brown
Erie
Quay
Republican State Committee
Roosevelt
Pennypacker
Elkin
Elki
Stone
Penrose
Durham
Thurber Testimony Sparks Cuban Relations Debate
F B Thurber president of the Exporters association testified before the Cuban relations committee revealing Cuban treasury payments for advocating tariff reductions. The disclosure of 8000 to 9000 dollars in payments and 2500 dollar sugar-industry contributions provoked Senate sensation and planned caucuses among beet sugar Republicans to discuss the implications and possible reciprocity or tariff terms with Cuba.
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Washington
B. Thurber
Exporters’ Association
Peller
Cuba
Gov. Wood
United States Export Association
Thurber
United States
Havemeyer
Sugar Refining Company
Committee On
F. B. Thurber
Gen. Wood
Senate
West Point Centennial Celebrated at 100th Anniversary
West Point New York June 12 President Roosevelt led the centennial celebration of the academy with cadet review a reception at Col Mills residence formal exercises and speeches in Memorial hall and a dress parade at sundown. A centennial banquet for over 500 guests capped the day.
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West Point
N. Y
West Point Military Academy
Roosevelt
Col. Mills
Memorial Hall
Guatemala earthquake hits Guatemalan coffee estates
Washington reports from United States Consul General McNally in Guatemala City say the June tremors inflicted severe damage on dwellings, storehouses, and coffee machinery across nearly all estates. The coffee crop is expected to be less than half of prior projections.
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Washington
Guatemala
Republic
State Department
United States
McNally
Guatemala City
Hill Renominated for Second Term by Republican State Convention
In Portland on June 12 Gov. John H. Hill won renomination for a second term by the Republican state convention. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw attended as a notable presence at the gathering.
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Portland
John H. Hill
Treasury
Shaw
Maccabees Convention Adopts Expansion Plan
In Marquette Michigan on June 12 the Maccabees convention approved the proposed expansion plan by a vote of 1494 to 867 after a two hour session filled with excitement and incidents.
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Marquette
Mich
Great Camp of Maccabees
Tornado Ravages Peoria and Bloomington Cause Major Loss
A double storm struck Peoria and Bloomington with torrents and high winds Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, killing several in Kingston Mines and causing extensive damage. In Peoria the roundhouse was wrecked, trains were disrupted, and workers injured, while Bloomington faced widespread destruction of trees, buildings, and infrastructure across McLean county.
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Peoria
Ill
Central Illinois
Kingston Mines
George Reardon
The
Electric Company
Glen Oak Park
George Ashlock
Reardon
Peoria & Pekin
Sam Spence
Iowa Central
Illinois Central
Toledo, Peoria & Western
Big Four
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago
Robert Atkinson
Dry Run
Bloomington
Livingston County
Macoupin County
Illinois
McLean
McLean County
Merna
Blooomington
Ilinois
Miller Park
Stanford
el Paso
Coiners Captured in Baltimore Counterfeiting Gang
United States secret service men aided by local police captured eight Italians suspected of leading a counterfeit ring. Dom in ic De Marco Frank De Marco Tony De Marco Martin De Marco Cato Rocesse Louis Zimian and two women named Martin were arrested in Baltimore on Last Lombard Street and Eastern Avenue. Officers found metal and paraphernalia at the suspects’ homes and learned the gang operated in several cities with more arrests expected.
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Baltimore
United States Secret Service
Dominic de Marco
Frank de Marco
Tony de Marco
Martin de Marco
Cato Rocesse
Louis Zimian
Martin
Secret Service
Foster
Burns
Martil
Moran
Taylor
Griffith
Washington
de Marcos
Last
Lombard Street
Rocesse
Zimma
Mortis
Eastern Avenue
New York
Tragedy in Coatesville as Widow Shot by Suitor
Mrs. Rachel Sadler was shot and killed in Coatesville Pennsylvania by Harry N. Ricer of New Castle during a quarrel over a woman. Ricer was fatally shot by a struggle with Mrs Mary L. Ernest as he aimed at her. Coroner found letters signed Alma indicating a planned Columbus marriage.
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Philadelphia
Rachel Sadler
Coatesville
Here
Harry N. Ricer
New Castle
Ricor
Pittsburg
Ernest
Ricer
Alma
Columbus
Three Drowned In Lake Huron Rowboat Disaster
Port Huron Michigan reports a Sunday gale sank a rowboat off Edison Beach. Arthur Martin 21 Beatrice Abraham 14 and Norma Abraham 7 drowned after the boat overturned. Martins relatives from England and several other locals were aboard.
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Lake Huron
Port Huron
Mich
Arthur Martin
Beatrice Abraham
Norma Abraham
Edison Beach
Martin
England
James Abraham
Jennie
Marion Patterson
Elwyn Skimms
Ernest Parr
St. Johns
Destructive Wind Storm Wrecks Minnesota Valley
A storm swept through the Minnesota valley Saturday night damaging property and cutting telegraph wires along rail lines. Officials say trains run on time, no lives lost, but news is hard to obtain from the region.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota Valley
Minnesota
Galway deputy Col. Arthur Lynch arrested on arrival in London
London reports Col. Arthur Lynch formerly of the Boer forces and elected MP for Galway was arrested on arrival at New Haven from Dieppe. He and his wife were brought to London and arraigned at Bow Street on high treason and remanded until June 14.
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London
Arthur Lynch
South Africa
Galway
House of Commons
New Haven
Dieppe
France
Col. Lynch
Bow Street
Kansas Mines Tied Up by a Strike
Pittsburg Kansas June 12 The Great Western Coal Co refuses to treat with strikers at Fuller and a strike order was issued by the executive board. Union men attempting to report for work were blocked by large numbers of strikers. Blows occurred but no serious injuries. Non union men were brought in yet the mines remain tied up as talks continue and a general strike is anticipated.
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Joseph Rejeh
Fisherville
Mich
Rejeh
Otis Freeman
America
Freehold
N. J
New Hampshire
Francis
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Princeton
New York Court of Appeals
John Most
Colorado
James Stage
New Brunswick
Stage
Conneautville
Empire Bridge Co
Williamsburg
N. Y
Holdom
Cook County
Ill
London
Monongah
W. Va
Fairmont
Pool Roooms
New York City
Partridge
Fifth Cavalry
Binangona
Rizal
Luzon
Abraham Halsey
Hoboken
Charles Rich
Kentucky
Glucose Trust
Imperial Glucose and Starch Co
Patton
Bronx
Cosby
Department of Health
Wheeling
Exley Watkins Catsup and Preserve Co
Wheeling Mattress Co
Acme Box Co
Harris Friedman
King of
Secret Service
Yonkers
Friedman
Kansas City
Julia Hawkes
West Virginia
Union Iron and Steel Co
Sarah Furnace
Hanging Rock
Thomas J. Noonan
Illinois Theater
Chicago
James Applegate
West Hazleton
Applegate
Cranberry
Rebeca J. Taylor
War Department
Admiral Dewey
United States
Culebra Island
West Indies
Manila
James A. Ryan
Fifteenth Cavalry
Philippines
Senate
District of Columbia
House
Secretary of War
Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
Great Western Coal Co
Fuller, Kan
Allis-Chalmers machinists strike settled after year
In Chicago on June 12 the Allis-Chalmers machinists ratified a settlement ending a strike that began May 30, 1901. About 500 workers returned to work accepting 11 percent wage raise while the other demands including eight hour days, Saturday half-holiday, and union recognition were conceded by the company.
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Chicago
Allis-Chalmers Co
Cape Town Gazette Sets July 10 Surrender Deadline
Official Gazette fixes July 10 as the limit for Boers or rebels who surrender to receive peace terms. Surrender before that date leads to lifelong disfranchisement without trial or punishment for most, with field corners and justices of the peace exception. Holdouts after July 10 face extreme treason penalties.
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Cape Town
Official Gazette
Field Corners
Justices of the Peace
Earthquakes Felt in Newport Oregon Saturday Night
Two sharp shocks were felt in Newport Oregon on Saturday night with one quake at 8 p m and another at 1 a m No damage was reported.
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Oregon
Newport
Ore
Lynching Averted in Peru After Shooting at Steel Plant
John Haynes a negro from Wabash shot and mortally wounded Clarence Gillespie white an employee at the Peru steel casting works. A lynching mob formed as officers hurried to scene but was stopped by police. Haynes was taken to jail by street car amid a crowd following in buggies and on bicycles.
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Peru
Ind
John Haynes
Wabash
Clarence Gillespie
Haynes
Gillespie
Mass Communion Services Draw 13000 at Mechanics Hall
In Boston on June 16 the Christian Science mother church held its annual communion at Mechanics Hall. About 13,000 attended the two services, 7,000 in the morning and 6,000 in the afternoon. The service featured a message from pastor emeritus Rev. Mary Baker Eddy and a telegram of gratitude to her adopted by unanimous vote.
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Boston
Christian Science Denomination
Mechanics’ Hall
Mary Baker Eddy
Susquehanna Iron Co ends strike at Columbia mill
Lancaster, Pa June 16 The Susquehanna Iron Co posts notices in its Columbia mill granting puddlers 4.50 per ton, ending a strike that began weeks ago after demands rose from 4.25. About 1,000 men are employed.
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Lancaster
Susquehanna Iron Co
Columbia
McHugh Arrested Over Tenant Eviction Conspiracy Charge
Patrick McHugh M P has been arrested in Dublin on charges of conspiracy and intimidation linked to a tenant eviction from a farm managed by a United Irish League member. The case centers on alleged acts connected to the eviction.
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McHugh
Dublin
Patrick McHugh
M. P
United Irish League
Test Suit on Ohio Lieutenant Governor Succession
The Ohio supreme court agreed to hear a case challenging who should hold lieutenant governor duties until the next election and who is in the line of succession. Gov Nash authorized filing and waived notice, with Hanna Daugherty Republicans hoping the court sides with the suit to remove Archer, the senate president.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Archer
Senate
Nash
Sheets
Hanna- Daugherty Republicans
Foraker
Cleveland man quits as chief inspector in dairy and food bureau
Edwin A. Batt of Cleveland is not to be chief inspector of the state dairy and food department bureau enforcing the Dow liquor law. His resignation, accepted by Dairy and Food Commissioner Blackburn, leaves Fred K. Herbst as likely successor. Batt never served in the post.
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Columbus
Edwin A. Batt
Cleveland
Dairy and Food Department
Batt
Dairy and Food
Blackburn
Fred K. Herbst
Pritcheau Sues Electric Co Jury Awards Damages
Cleveland on June 12 Judge Neff accepts a long trial in which Mrs. Gertrude Pritcheau sues the Pa inesville and Eastern Electric Railway Co over a car collision that left her injured. Jury awards $2,291 after a May 21 sworn jury and daily hearings through last Monday.
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Cleveland
Train wreck kills engineer and injures crew in Montpelier
A Wa bash railroad work train derailed while backing into Montpelier on Wednesday evening. Engineer Thomas Cherry of Ashley was killed. Fireman Beihle suffered facial burns and injuries, Conductor Belyea broke a leg, and Brakemen Short and Rheinvel received minor bruises.
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Montpelier
Thomas Cherry
Ashley
Beihle
Belyea
Short
Rheinvel
Delegates Adjourn To Wapakoneta For July 15 Ballot
Thirteen hundred eighty four ballots were taken by delegates to the Fourth congressional democratic convention they adjourned from Sidney to meet again in Wapakoneta on July 15. There were slight changes in yesterday's balloting but the result stood.
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Sidney
Wapakoneta
Elevator death shocks Marine block in Cleveland
In Cleveland on June 13 a deadly elevator accident killed Harry F. Parker 50 who managed the Marine block lift. His body was found wedged between the fourth floor and the car. The cause remains unknown with no witnesses.
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Cleveland
Harry F. Parker
Parker
Marine Block
Antietam Monument Commission Appointees Named
Gov Nash announced the Antietam monument commission with Wells W. Miller of Erie county Dr T J West of Seneca county D H Kimberley of Cuyahoga county J T Moore of Belmont county David Cunningham of Harrison county all of whom fought at Antietam.
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Columbus
Toledo Railways and Light Co Sold to New York Firm
The controlling interest in the Toledo Railways and Light Co. previously held by the Everett Moore syndicate was sold to Keene Van Courtlandt Co. of New York. Keene Van Courtlandt acquired 80,000 shares for $800,000.
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Toledo
Toledo Railways and Light Co
Everett-Mooore Syndicate
Keene, van Courtland & Co
New York
Severe wind hail and storm hit Pomeroy in 25 years
On Thursday in Pomeroy a sunstroke occurred and several residents were overcome by heat. In the evening a severe wind rain hail and thunder storm swept the area, the strongest such event in a quarter of a century.
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Pomeroy
Glass workers strike hits Crystal Glass Works in Bridgeport
Four hundred Glass workers at the Crystal glass works went on strike in Bridgeport after the company refused to pay scale prices for beer mugs. The walkout began yesterday as workers protested unpaid standard rates.
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Bridgeport
Crystal Glass Works
Dem Leader R. E. Lockhart Dies Suddenly at Home
West Union reports the death of R. E. Lockhart a prominent citizen and leading Democrat who died suddenly yesterday while seated in his chair. He was among the county's wealthiest residents and a notable local figure.
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West Union
R. E. Lockhart
Lockhart
Nomination for Judge by Trumbull Portage Mahoning Republicans
Hon. George F. Robinson of Ravenna was renominated for common pleas judge by the Republican parties of Trumbull Portage and Mahoning counties yesterday.
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Warren
George F. Robinson
Ravenna
Common Pleas
Trumbull
Portage
Mahoning
Cleveland Toledo battle for Hawk training ship control
Columbus reports Gov Nash received a requisition from Lieut Commander Weldon of the Toledo naval reserve for use of the Hawk training ship from late 1902 through mid 1903. The governor sent the request to Adjt Gen Gyger per military code.
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Columbus
Cleveland
Toledo
United States
Hawk
Nash
Weldon
Naval Reserve
Adjt
Gyger
Two Teens Nab Diamond Tray From Cleveland Safe
Two young men entered Joseph Welf's store at 182 Ontario street in Cleveland and stole a tray containing 3000 dollars in diamonds from the safe while Welf was alone. Police suppressed the report of the robbery though Welf stated no one else tampered with the safe.
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Cleveland
Joseph Welf
Ontario Street
Welf
Wolf
White baby camel arrives at Cincinnati zoo
A white newborn camel joined Cincinnati zoo Wednesday night. The calf was born to a large sacred white Siberian camel that had been brought to the garden months earlier.
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Cincinnati
Zoo
Garden
McComb Herald Sold to Yale, Michigan resident
Findlay, June 13. H. M. Pomeroy sells the McComb Herald to Daniel Dyer of Yale Michigan and to Mrs. Charles Lane widow of Express Messenger Lane who was murdered on the Pan Handle near Columbus a year ago.
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Findlay
H. M. Pomeroy
McComb
China Shows Record Imports in 1901 and Rail Expansion
The 1901 trade report from the Chinese government notes strong post outbreak revival with railroad construction resumed across provinces and about 1 000 miles completed. Imports rose to 268 302 918 haikwan taels, topping earlier years, while exports reached 169 656 735 haikwan taels. U.S. imports grew about 150 percent since 1894, and 1901 imports from Britain, Hong Kong, Europe, and Russia also rose, with the United States remaining a major but not dominant supplier.
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China
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
United States
Great Britain
Hong Kong
Europe
Russia
Japan
India
Woman to explore Africa alone
Mrs. Emma Shaw Cobleigh of Boston, noted writer and clubwoman, plans an independent expedition into central Africa. She will carry two trunks with a pongee ward robe, travel from Zanzibar to Mam baza, then inland via the Neganda railway to Victoria Nyanza, and proceed by caravan into the interior. She is a National Geographical Society member.
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Emma S$. Cobleigh
Emma Shaw Cobleigh
Boston
Central Africa
Zanzibar
Mambaza
Neganda
Victoria Nyanza
Cobleigh
South Seas
Uba
Australia
Klondike
National Geographical Society
La Crosse seedsman donates final thousand for YMCA debt
Henry A. Salzer of La Crosse Wisconsin gave the last thousand dollars to wipe out the La Crosse Y M C A debt. Though extremely busy he supports educational and philanthropic efforts and often backs such causes.
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Henry A. Salzer
la Crosse, Wis
la Crosse
Permanently Cured by Dr. Kline Nerve Restorer Ad
An advertising blurb promotes Dr. R. H. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with a free two dollar trial bottle. It claims a cure for fits after use and lists 931 Arch St Philadelphia as the contact. A humorous line about women and truth is also included in the fragment.
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Dr. Kline
Dr. R. H. Kline, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Laxative Product
Old time advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold. Quotation fragments praise the cure, urging trust in the product from a 1900 Minneapolis sender. Additional maxims appear, including moral quotes from Bishops and newspapers.
Dear Mrs Pinkham Health Letter From Laura Howard
Miss Laura Howard writes that she suffered constant pains swelling legs and dizziness a year or two ago and now thanks Mrs Pinkham for her restored health in this health letter.
Laura Howard praises Lydia E Pinkham remedy in testimonial
Miss Laura Howard of Chicago says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash restored her health after eight months of illness and sleepless nights. She claims doctors guessed at her treatments and urges others to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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Laura Howard
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Bfice—Latty Bldg
Court ST
Defiance
Ohio
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Attorney AT Law
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Chas. Torrence
Clinton St
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Detroit
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Leiv
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Densen
Tecumseh
Dundee
Companeer
Anitem
George M. Henry G
Detrott
Rankin Drug CO
Brown Bros.’ Licg
Chicago, IL
ER. N. Lewis
Chio
Coponieurs &c
Jimn & Co
Scientific American
WH &Co
York
National Senate
House of Representatives
Congressional
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Pocahontas District
Herman O. Moritz
Brooklyn
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Moritz
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Mont
Love
Sam Consentino
Andrew Mitchko
Boonton
Buffalo Express
Custom House
Columbia Yacht Club
Mississippi Supreme Court
Mississippi
Jay County
C. C. Manuel & Son
Richford
Charles Wilson
R. S. Harvey
Arkansas
Manitoba
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Supreme Recorder
St. Luke’s Society
Ann Arbor
University Museum
Vandalia
Charles Hebard
Hebard
New Shipbuilding Combination
Staten Island
Corwith
Pennsylvania
MR. Thurber
Gov. Hill
Central
Coatesville, Pa
Buckeye
Ohio Field
Antietam Commission
Africa
Smail
Boston Post
Chicago Daily News
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J. W. O’brien
Tair Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
South End Ladies’ Golf Club
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Ding
J.P . Paul
Ming
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