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King Edward and Queen Alexandra plan a June 21 Ireland visit. Fires destroy large businesses in New Lisbon and Tarkio, Missouri, each costing about $100,000. Lisbon wheat importers form a cartel. Romaine oil fields and Brazilian timber deals prompt international actions. Robberies occur in Vista Minnesota and Canton China. Various political, naval, and crime items surface, including a Brazil-US flour treaty, a Brazil warship loan, and a pneumonia of international diplomacy.
France alarms Japan over China crisis inalerting dispatches
Victoria B C June 4 The crisis in China grows apace with 2000 French troops across the Kwang borders alarming Pekin. Governor Wang Chih Chung asked withdrawal but the French envoy said no authority over forces. Pekin views suggest move favors Russia. Reports say Russians charter steamers to Taku Shan Yalu and Nippon Yusen Kaisha asked to hold fleet in readiness. Sung governor of Moukden says Russia seeks permanent Manchuria control and Yalu mouth.
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Victoria
B. C
China
Empress of China
Kwangal
Pekin
Chinnan
Wang Chih Chung
Kwangsi
Russia
Hong Kong
Manchuria
Chee Foo
Taku Shan
Yalu
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Japan
Sung
Moukden
Moji
Rusela
Slaughter of Smerdash Village Reported by Turks
Horrific details from Monastir describe a May 21 massacre at Smerdash south of Lake Presba. Turkish bombardment and fire destroyed about 300 houses. over 200 villagers mostly women and children were killed. many survivors were mutilated and 1400 fled to the mountains.
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Monastir
Turkey
Smerdash
Lake Presba
Chakalarooff
Russia and Japan poised for likely conflict in Far East
A Victoria dispatch notes Riojun Maru arrives with word of Japan adopting Russian tactics and mobilization in Korea. Shanghai reports hedge on spring war, but warns of large camps around Port Arthur and Manchuria. Russian officers urge families to move to China, fearing Liao Tung and Southern Manchuria as a forthcoming battlefield.
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Victoria
B. C
Orient
North China Daily
Newa
Japan
Corea
Shanghai
Russia
Manchuria
North China Daily News
Port Arthur
Liaotung
Trains Meet Head On At Stilwell Kansas
Disaster after two Santa Fe passenger trains collide near Stilwell caused nine deaths and six serious injuries. Train No 1 westbound struck the Chicago section of No 8 eastbound on Missouri Pacific rails after floods forced routing. Dispatcher orders allegedly ignored by the Chicago crew, leading to the fatal crash.
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Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Stilwell
Chicago
Missouri Pacific
Collston
Forest Fires Devastate Vermont Timber Lands
Burlington Vermont June reports 1000 men fight forest fires across the state. Thousands of acres of timber burned with little chance to check until rain. Hardwick losses include two residences. Worcester Mountain near Worcester and Elmore sees over 1400 acres burned valued at 50 dollars per acre as smoke blocks visibility.
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Burlington
Vermont
Hardwick
Worcester Mountain
Worcester
Elmore
Foreign ministers favor Britain on China indemnity plan
London dispatch notes Foreign Ministers inclined to accept Britain's proposal for China to pay indemnity in silver for nine years and in gold thereafter, with the final balance left open. It adds that even if the United States accepts silver, her $25,000,000 claim exceeds actual losses, leaving a wide margin in her favor.
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London
Times
Pekin
Great Britain
China
United States
Decree Restores Public Order in Colombia
Washington reports a cable from United States Minister Beaupre dated Bogota June 1 stating a decree declares public order restored throughout the nation. The message is believed to impact the canal treaty by signaling suspension of martial law and removal of constitutional objections to Congress assembly under peace conditions.
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Washington
United States
Beaupre
Bogota
Arpad Fastest Battleship After Pola Speed Trials
Vienna reports Arpad, the Austrian second class battleship built by Trieste Shipbuilding, achieved a maximum speed of 2012 knots during a six hour test at Pola, marking her as the fastest battleship in the world.
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Vienna
Pola
Triestes Shipbuilding Company
Missing Oregon Post Office Money Packages Mystery
Two Post Office Department inspectors in Baker City investigate the disappearance of two registered money packages from March 17, sent by First National Bank to Brown & Pearce Cornucopia and to Mr Hunsetter Pine. Total value $450. Keating postmaster reported the pouch short, Baker City office had overlooked the earlier report.
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Postoffice Department
Baker City
First National Bank
Brown & Pearce
Cornucopia
Hunsaker
Pine
Keating
Orders From Washington Affect Grant and Morrow Land
La Grande land office received a telegram from Washington withdrawing settlement and allotment rights in large blocks across Grant and Morrow counties including townships 4 to 7 with several ranges and halves. Assistant Secretary J. H. FIMPLE announced the action.
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la Grande
Grant
la Grande Land Office
Washington
J. H. Fimple
Morrow Counties
Booth and Klobdahl survey Harrisburg site for new large sawmill
Hon R A Booth with Civil Engineer E Klobdahl survey Harrisburg to erect a large capacity sawmill early next year. Lines will be run to increase the Harrisburg water ditch capacity, owned by Booth Kelley Co. Experts say the site offers superior access for logs via floating, the best in Oregon.
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R. A. Booth
E. Klobdahl
Harrisburg
Booth-Kelley Company
Union hosts four day Fourth of July celebration
A major Union event in Eastern Oregon is planned as one of the most elaborate celebrations in the region. The four day program runs July 1, 2, 23, and 4 under the Eastern Oregon Veteran Association, the Woman's Relief Corps, the Union County Pioneer Association, and the City of Union. United States Senator Mitchell is invited to speak on July 4, the principal day of the gatherings.
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Union
Oregon
Eastern Oregon Veteran Association
Woman's Relief Corps
Union County Pioneer Association
Star Consolidation Mining Company Plans Large-Scale Resumption
Superintendent W. H. Behne returns from the east with funds for improvements. The Star Consolidation Mining Company to resume operations in a few days at the Martin Creek property in Bohemia district. It boasts over 1000 feet of tunnels and a five-stamp mill with many rich ore specimens found on site.
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Star Consolidation Mining Company
W. H. Behne
Martin Creek
Bohemia District
Arso
Sunday Baseball Ban Sparks Eugene Court Action
Citizens of Eugene win a temporary injunction from the County Court barring Sunday baseball. The suit moves toward a June Circuit Court term seeking a permanent restraining order.
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Eugene
Oregon Seeks Ruling on Mineral Base Lands Appeal
General W H Odell, attorney for Oregon, appeals to the Secretary of the Interior from a General Land Office decision rejecting the state’s land selections for mineral base in Southeastern Oregon. The commissioner ruled the lands were already sold and mineral character unproven, and that mineral adjudication proceedings were irregular. Governor Chamberlain states Odell has authority to represent the state and favors approval to prevent nullification of state sales.
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W. H. Odell
Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Odell
Chamberlain
General Odell
Trains Run Regularly on New Klamath Lake Railroad
Trains and wagons now move faster on the Klamath Lake line from Laird to Pak egama the temporary terminus in Klamath county. Mail may shift from Ashland to rail, improving service, especially in winter when mud slowed travel.
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Klamath Lake
Laird
Southern Pacific
Pakegama
Klamath County
Ashland
Ager
Machinery Shipments Start at Jacksonville Plant
The big plant and bar factory at Jacksonville has started up and works well. It is the largest and heaviest plant of its kind shipped here. The machinery is new and approved and will employ about 25 to 40 workers. About 300,000 boxes will be needed to ship the fruit product from Jackson county this year. It is unclear if the company will supply local trade.
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Jacksonville
Jackson County
Salem to hold street carnival from June 29 to July 4
Salem will abandon the usual Fourth of July celebration in favor of a street carnival running June 29 through July 4. A committee of active citizens has perfected plans and assigned tasks. City Recorder N. J. Judah is general manager with 11 assistants helping.
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Salem
N. J. Judah
Stanford graduate Homer Martin elected Palo Alto High Latin German chair
Homer Martin of Mount Pleasant near Oregon City, son of D B Martin, recently graduated from Stanford University, has been elected to the chair of Latin and German at Palo Alto High School. He has accepted the office for a year and will begin his duties soon.
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Homer Martin
D. B. Martin
Mount Pleasant
Oregon City
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Martin
Levee Breaches Flood Vast Iowa Mississippi Belt
Keokuk Iowa reports 600 square miles of rich farmland under water after the Egyptian levee fails in two places. Alexandria Indiana is submerged with residents fleeing to upper stories. A 300 foot riverfront strip remaining dry. Des Moines floodwaters threaten Hunt levee extent near Warsaw and Quincy. Livestock losses loom as crops die.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Keokuk
Mississippi
Alexandria
Bluffs
Hannibal
Des Moines
Hunt
Warsaw
Quincy
Illinois
Miners Consider General Strike Over Recognition
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the United Miners executive boards endorsed three district presidents for the conciliation board. Operators oppose the picks, claiming representation came from the union. A further meeting will decide if a work suspension is ordered unless recognition is granted.
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Wilkesbarre
The
United Miners
Salmon Run Returns Strong in Lower Columbia Fishery
The June run of fish is reported in the lower Columbia with salmon notably plentiful after weeks of sparse catches. Sizes range from 40 to 60 pounds, concentrated in the lower harbor and river mouth as a new run appears to be entering the Columbia.
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Lower Columbia
Columbia
Lumber Flume Connects Sawmill to Railroad Line
The Benton County Lumber Company completed a 6 ½ mile flume from its Greasy Creek sawmill to Philomath on the Corvallis and Eastern line. It can move 25 000 feet of lumber per hour along the new conduit.
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Benton County Lumber Company
Greasy Creek
Philomath
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad
Hemlow Sardine Packing Company Organized at Astoria
The Hemlow Sardine Packing Company has been organized at Astoria with articles of incorporation filed. Capital stock is set at 50,400 dollars and the business aims to engage in sardine canning in Astoria.
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Hemlow Sardine Packing Company
Astoria
Music to Highlight Willamette Valley Chautauqua Meeting
Mrs Walter Reed of Portland leads a large Oregon City chorus for the Willamette Valley Chautauqua. Six of the newest musical pieces will be staged, making music a featured part of the event.
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Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association
Walter Reed
Portland
Oregon City
Southern Oregon Normal School closes term in Ashland
The training department held closing exercises at the Ashland opera-house last week under the direction of principal Dr. Andrew D. Warde.
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Southern Oregon State Normal School
Ashland
Andrew D. Warde
Portland Markets report dense with grain and livestock prices
Wheat prices in Walla Walla and Vallejo listed with fractions, barley feed and brewing at 20.00 per ton, flour several trades, bran midlings shorts and chop per ton, potatoes Burbanks and ordinary per cental, poultry prices for chickens turkeys and ducks, cheese and butter prices, hops and wool notes, beef veal mutton and hogs prices per pound, farm product values varied across districts.
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Graham
Oregon
Mobair
Wwe
Dream
May Receipts at State Land Office Reach Record Total
The State Land Office collected 66 647 74 for May, the highest monthly total in 12 years except for one 1899 month when land certificate holders paid arrears to cut interest. Most receipts arrived in the first 21 days of May.
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State Land Office
President McGrew Leaves Puget Sound College for Harvard Study
President H Edwin McGrew of Puget Sound College receives a year's leave of absence for special work at Harvard University. Professor C S Lewis of Colorado is elected acting president to ensure stable management for the next year.
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H. Edwin McGrew
Pucific College
Board of Managers
Harvard University
C. &. Lewis
Colorado
Women of Woodcraft Celebrate Roseburg Campaign Close
A Roseburg celebration marked the close of a three months campaign by the Women of Woodcraft. Membership rose from a few to 175, with many applications still on file.
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Woodcraft
Roseburg
Weston Normal School Prepares for June Commencement
The Eastern Oregon State Normal School at Weston moves into commencement week with baccalaureate exercises set for Sunday June 7.
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Eastern Oregon State Normal School
Weston
River Flood Threat Reaches Critical Level at St Louis
St Louis reports the Mississippi River at 80 feet with rising pace beyond two feet daily. The 24 foot stage forecast by the signal service bureau may be surpassed, risking immense losses if the 34 foot level is reached. Vast tracts of midland farmland along Missouri and Minnesota shores are submerged, causing widespread crop and economic damage to farmers.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
Signal Service Bureau
Middle West
Missouri
Milinote
Indians Will Fight Land Entries in Delaware Case
Washington June 4 The Delaware Indians filed in the District Supreme Court to block the Secretary of the Interior and five civilized tribes from allowing any Cherokees to take entries on lands set aside for Delaware benefits. The suit says 11 675 acres were set aside and are involved in a Supreme Court case, seeking cancellation of all entries on these lands.
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Washington
District Supreme Court
Secretary of the Interior
Five Civilized Tribes
United States Supreme Court
Bnai Brith to Confer With Secretary Hay on Russian Jews
Simon Wolf wrote to Secretary Hay seeking an appointment for the executive committee of the B nai B rith. The group plans to present detailed testimony on the persecution of Jews in Russia. A conference was set for Monday, June 15, to discuss the matter.
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Washington
Simon Wolf
Hay
B'nai B'rith
Russia
Richiner
Quam Fond of Cable Spliced at Guam
The British cable steamer Angelia arrived at Guam at midnight while laying the Commercial Pacific cable. She reported good weather and a successful voyage from Manilla. The Guam end of the cable was spliced to Malay and Guam.
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Manilla
Angelia
Guam
New Fraud Exposes Rural Delivery Pouch Scheme Involves Post Clerk
Washington June 8 Investigations into the Post Office Department lead to the arrest of Thomas W McGregor in charge of rural free delivery supplies and C Ellsworth Upton of Baltimore on charges of conspiring with Charles E Smith to defraud the government in leather pouches. They allegedly arranged orders at 90 cents per pouch for over 20 000 pouches while actual value was under 50 cents. Smith allegedly kept about 10 000 dollars with 8000 dollars shared with the two defendants. Authorities say the total payment to the government was 18000 dollars for pouches costing far less, and further arrests are expected as the probe continues. Both men have long service records and were detained after hours at the post office. Public reaction and potential implications for former superintendent Machen remain unspecified.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Thomas W. McGregor
C. Ellsworth Upton
Baltimore
McGregor
Charles E. Smith
Bristow
C. Fillsworth Upton
Simons and Sullivan
C. E. Smith
Upton
Smith
Sullivan
St. Louis
Simons
Kansas City
Post Office
Postal Service
Nebraska
Machen
True Bill Found Against Ex-Chief Machen in Bribery Indictment
Washington June 8 grand jury indicts A W Machen former Chief of the Free Delivery Division on charges of illegally receiving 18 987.79 tied to department contracts. The bill states on June 30 1900 Machen sought a 40 percent payoff from the Groff Brothers for influencing a fasteners purchase.
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Washington
A. W. Machen
Payne
Machen
Goff Brothers
United States
Post Office Department
Groff Brothers
Miners Convention Moves to Pottsville in Conciliation Board Weighing
Wilkesbarre reports the strike danger waning as coal company officials say re electing the three district presidents to represent the miners on the conciliation board would end objections to their eligibility. A convention in Pottsville within ten days is expected to decide this action.
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Wilkesbarre
Pottsville
Kansas City relief funds aid 5000 sent to drive victims
Kansas City reports George Gould sent 5000 to the Kansas City Kansas relief committee. About 30,000 displaced people have received food shelter and clothing where needed. Wrandotte military camp starts with 1600 inhabitants, white and colored separated. The city camp opens with 500 inhabitants. Convention hall ramp for 2000 to be kept open. Sanitation in all camps is excellent with little sickness.
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Kansas City
George Gould
Kan
Wrandotte
Whitea
Washington June leads to major naval update
A June report from Rear Admiral Evans signals a significant development in naval affairs, noting the battleship Ken Oregon and the protected cruiser New Or. The terse dispatch hints at strategic shifts and imminent moves in fleet posture.
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Washington
Evans
Ken Oregon
New
Flown Is to Be Patched Up in Washington
Patched up repairs discussed in Washington state as a temporary measure. Costs cited reach forty thousand dollars, indicating a sizable emergency funding or project. Specific agencies or dates are unclear from the fragment but the emphasis rests on a provisional fix and substantial expenditure.
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Washington
Navy Will Punish Outpost Loosens Puget Sound Roundings
Washington reports Navy officials see evidence that Port Townsend will meet licensing demands for Puget Sound yard roundings. Captain Bleeker notes most residents seek compliance but cannot close saloons until licenses expire. Fifteen saloons exist, six on Front Street, two open without licenses. one saloonkeeper closed since December. Five licenses expire in September, others in December. Unity.
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Erton
Puget Loungavy Yard
Darling
Bleek
Bleeker
Ton
Navy Department
Front Street
Exile of Balkan leaders sparks mixed signals of calm
London dispatches report the porte claims exile of 199 Albanian chiefs has restored tranquillity while a Uskub correspondent expects further fighting in Albania. Authorities plan to exile 105 leading Bulgarians from Macedonia without trial. Exiles are mainly schoolmasters and merchants of high standing. Rebel activity persists with reports of clashes and large quantities of dynamite bombs said to have been brought from Bulgaria.
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London
Constantinople
Porte
Uskub
Albania
Tarsish
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Flood Threatens Kansas City During Prolonged Deluge
Kansas City faces a dire flood as lights and water works fail and rail service falters. Heavy rains continue from the west, with a rising river near 35 feet, keeping city residents on alert and awaiting a potential days-long recovery. Weather Bureau Chief Connor cautions only more rain can sustain the high water, offering no clear forecast.
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Kansas City
Connor
Weather Bureau
Hermann Elected Representative in First Oregon District
Salem June 2 Hermann of Douglas county elected Representative in Congress from the First Oregon District by about 1800 plurality over A E Reames. Light vote 30 to 35 percent. Hermann carried Benton Coos Curry Douglas Klamath Lake Lincoln Lane Linn Marion Tillamook and Washington counties Reames carried Clackamas Jackson Josephine Polk. Yamhill in doubt. official count pending.
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Binger Hermann
Douglas County
Oregon
A. E. Reames
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Hermann
Benton
Coos
Curry
Douglas
Klamath
Lake
Lincoln
Lane
Linn
Marion
Tillamook
Washington
Reames
Clackamas
Jackson
Josephine
Polk
Yamhill County
Fire devastates Racine boat plant district
Fire in Racine on June 3 destroyed the southern manufacturing district, causing about 500000 in damage. It started in the Racine Boat Manufacturing Company boiler room and ruptured a gasoline storage tank near boats built by the firm. A 30 foot high tower of flame rose, with one injury reported.
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Racine, Wis
Racine Boat Manufacturing Company
Cruelty to White Children Alleged at Port Simpson
Vancouver report recounts a shocking tale of cruelty to white children by Indians at Port Simpson. W Rudge and a hotel keeper brought the story to the city. An affidavit describes a 12 year old boy forced to carry a wood bundle strapped to his back, with Indian guardians walking beside him. He also alleges another older child is similarly compelled to work.
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B. C
Port Simpson
W. Rudge
Dee
Delares
British protest over Castro decree closing Gulf trade
The Sonéct Foreign Office cabled the British minister in Caracas protesting President Castro's decree closing custom houses on the Gulf of Par Ciudad Bolivar. The move could halt British and Se eeriad Orine Companies operations and cut cattle supply to Trinidad, which depends heavily on Ciudad Bolivar cattle.
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Sonéct Foreign Office
Britt
Caracas
Castro
Gulf of Par
Ciudad Bolivar
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Castro Decree Closure of Venezuelan Ports Likely Recognized
Washington June 3 United States government is expected to recognize the legality of President Castro’s decree closing 4 152 ports in Venezuela amid insurgent activity. The decree itself is not a declaration of war but signals the insurgent leadership and policy stance.
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Castro
Washington
United States
Venezuela
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