Mills Says Democrats Will Control House From Minority
Hon Roger Q Mills Texas says Democrats in the minority will still wield power in the House. He asserts they will not allow rules changes or election legislation or contested seats to pass without their consent. He warns the Republican majority cannot push measures freely. He claims the minority remains strong enough to be virtual rulers.
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WasuHinaToa
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Washington
Baltimore American
Mills
House
Samoa Trouble Looms Between Germany and America
London correspondent reports continuing Samoa dispute could spark serious conflict between Germany and the United States. The Berlin conference yielded to American aims on most points but Blaine remains dissatisfied with treaty clauses, potentially blocking ratification. Delayed American minister to Germany creates nine month vacancy. a language-ignorant American consul added to tensions. Bismarck signals possible limit to conciliatory moves toward Washington.
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London
Germany
America
Loxpon
Samoa
United States
Berlin
Washington
Prince Bismarck
Blaine
Senate
Mr. Phelps
Grangers Feel Snubbed by Farmer Rusk Appointment
Washington reports turmoil in the Grange as they prepare for the 23rd session in Sacramento on November 13. Secretary Trimble of the Pranse complains the administration ignored farmers by appointing Jerry Rusk, a nonfarmer, to head the agriculture department, calling it a gross injustice.
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Jerry Rusk
Washington
National
Sacramento
John Trimble
Pranse
Harmeon
Trusk
Trimit Save
Department of Agriculture
Edward O Leech Named Director of the Mint
The president appointed Edward O Leech of the District of Columbia as director of the mint in Washington.
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Washington
Edward O. Leech
District of Columbia
READY FOR SOLONS Pierre LIES Have Temporary Accommodations
Pierre South Dakota October citizens have secured the courthouse for the house and a nearby church for the state senate. The new state government will be governorless at the first legislature meeting and the senate will lack a lieutenant governor to preside. A Grand Forks Tribune dispatch says ex Governor Pierce may not be nominated by acclamation for United States senator, facing carpet bagger accusations.
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Pierre
S. D
State Senate
Senate
Pierce
Cricado
Tribune
Grand Forks
N. C
United States
Red River Valley
Montana returns show Democratic edge in legislature vote
Latest returns from Helena indicate a Democratic majority of seven on the joint ballot for the legislature. Several counties report close totals but officials doubt any material change on canvass. Carter, Republican, leads Congress race by about 1,200 votes.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Carter
Congress
Chalmers withdraws from Mississippi governorship race
Gen Chalmers writes to the Republican state committee withdrawing from the Mississippi governorship bid due to obstacles to his campaign. He says he is refused access to halls and buildings. Judge Frazee also withdraws from the attorney general race. Talmage plans a two month winter tour of observation in Palestine. He will depart October 80 aboard the City of Paris with church elders approval.
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New York
Jackson
Miss
Gen. Chalmers
Reublican State Committee
Fom
Judge Frazee
Talmage
Holy Land
Divine Wall
Palestine
Brooklyn
Dr. Talmage
Tabernacle
Paris
theologian seeks biblical sites on extended pilgrimage
The speaker outlines two aims for travel to sacred sites. First to gain personal insight for preaching and to share lessons with his congregation by visiting Bethlehem Nazareth Jerusalem Calvary and related locales. Second to improve accuracy for writing the Life of Christ by firsthand observation of the places. Potential preaching stops include Rome Jerusalem Nazareth Bethlehem Bethany Samaria Joppa Athens and Corinth.
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Bethlehem
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Calvary
Christ
Typhoid Epidemic Hits Negaunee Ironwood Areas
Typhoid fever is epidemic in several Upper Peninsula towns. Nearly 100 cases reported in Negaunee and Ironwood, with spread to other district towns. The state board of health has ordered an investigation into the outbreak.
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Isupeming
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Negaunee
Ironwood
State Board of Health
Indian Commissioners Win Mille Lacs Treaty Consent
Indian commissioners at Mille Lacs reservation report the Mille Lacs Indians have signed the treaty, opening rich lands for settlement. Other items note Miss Kitty Roberts eloped with M. H. Thomas from Westminster, and New Orleans closes gambling houses after city council order amid scandals and minor admission concerns.
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Mille Lacs
Brainerd
Mille Lacs Reservation
New Orleans
Orleans
Illinois conference aims to unite colored men statewide
A conference of the colored men of Illinois is meeting in Springfield to discuss the race’s welfare and progress. They plan to form a state organization and branch leagues in every ward, city, and county to advance improvements across the state.
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Springfield
Ill
Colored Men of
Illinois
Yankton Linseed Oil Mill Destroyed By Fire
Yankton, Oct. 8 The linseed oil mill and warehouse with two flax laden cars were burned Saturday morning, inflicting a $30,000 loss with $8,000 insured. The mill belonged to Archer & Howe of Minneapolis and was backed by Yankton capitalists. The broader report mentions Jay Gould Party arrival in Lois Missouri and a Chicago Presidents’ Association trip, plus unsettled labor talks in Spring Valley with miners seeking better terms and expected trouble if work resumes.
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Yankton, 5. D
Yankton
Jas Gould
Lois, Mo
Jay Gould
Chicago
Presidents’ Association
Alton Road
Spring Valley
W. L
Scott
Kansas Supreme Court settles Gray county seat war
The Kansas supreme court, in Topeka, ruled in favor of Ingalls over Cimarron in the Gray county seat contest. Judge Valentine wrote the opinion, with all justices concurring except Chief Justice Horton who filed a long dissent. Horton condemned A. T. Soule, the New York millionaire who founded Ingalls, for bribing and bullying voters.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
Gray County
Cimarron
Ingalls
Valentine
Horton
A. T. Soule
New York
Lake Ship Building Across Great Lakes Contracts Grow
The Great Lakes shipyards haul in activity this winter with thirty-five vessels totaling 67,830 tons and costing 4,653,800 dollars already under contract. Bay City leads in tonnage and numbers, with Cleveland a close rival. Detroit shows a drop and Buffalo has only one boat. Delegates to the American Congress tour machine shops in Boston then visit Lawrence and Lowell before returning. Canadian Pacific reports a contract with Barrows Shipbuilding for three 6,000 ton steamers for Pacific service, delivery within a year, with Atlantic service decisions pending.
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CubicaGo
Great Lakes
Bay City
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
Canadian Pacific
Toronto
Ont
Shaughnessay
Barrows Shipbuilding Company
Distinguished Passengers Arrive in New York
Distinct travelers arrive aboard the steamship La Champagnie from Havre including Thomas A. Edison and wife Mrs A S Grant and Miss Fretinghuysen among the passengers arriving in New York on October 7.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Grant
Miss Fretinghuysen
Havre
Heavy Northwesters Sink Vessels on Lakes Huron and Erie
A Chicago dispatch notes a fierce northwest gale on Lake Huron Sunday causing significant loss of life and shipping. Two seamen died near Sand Beach and a woman drowned near the Detroit River mouth. Several vessels were ashore or sunk including Rhoda Emily at White Rock and Wend the Wave sunk near Pelee Island.
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Chicago
Lake Huron
Sand Beach
Detroit River
Lake Erie
Rhoda Emily
White Rock
He Weeks
Lady Franklyn
Magruder
Glasgow
Pelee Island
Gale Strikes Lake Ontario Near Rochester Harbor
A severe gale on Lake Ontario drives vessels from Charlotte toward harbor shelters. Four men reportedly lost from a barge, but unverified. The storm causes fear of extensive damage. Tug Proctor and tow failed to reach Charlotte and turned back Saturday night.
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RochEster
N. Y
Lake
Ontario
Charlotte
Proctor
Devastating Sardinia Hurricane Kills Dozens
A powerful hurricane struck Sardinia damaging extensive towns and burying hundreds in the ruins. At least thirty deaths are confirmed as authorities assess wreckage across villages on the island.
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Sardinia
Romrk
Oct
Sardina
Prairie Fire Hammers Dickinson and Emmet Counties
A two day prairie blaze in eastern Dickinson County spread into Emmet County reaching the Des Moines River. Hay was scarce and much was destroyed, with 20 000 tons of hay and 60 000 bushels of grain lost in Emmet. Mrs. A N Garde inhaled smoke and flames and died. Fire checked by railroad track and wind shift.
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Dickinson
Emmett
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Dickinson County
Emmet County
Des Moines
A. N. Garde
Prairie Fire Destroys Farmhouses Near Estherville
A devastating prairie fire swept into Estherville on October 8, with heroic efforts saving the town. Several farm residences, grain, hay, and Swan Lake area property were destroyed, including four buildings and their contents.
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Mason City
Estherville
Swan Lake
Four Men Die in Winona Restaur ant Fire
A early morning blaze destroyed R. E. Lotts two story restaurant in Winona Mississippi. Four of nine sleeping occupants on the upper floor perished A Thomas J Lawry Lon Crouch Paul Williams all prominent in Cumberland Hopeland Sun Creek Mississippi. Two jumpers A J Cook W L Alford survived with serious injuries. Financial loss described as not large.
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New Oraizans
Picayune
Winona
Miss
R. E. Lott
A. Thomas
Cumbers
J. Lawrtry
Lon Crouch
Hopenlenden
Paul Williams
Sun
Knights Templar Triennial Conclave Draws 25000 in City
The city buzzes with gala streets, banners, and plumed knights as trains deliver commanderies for the triennial Knights Templar conclave. Martial music and uniformed hosts fill the scene as officials expect about 25,000 knights to participate.
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Ance
Knights Templar
Cronin faction calls national Clan na Gael convention
In Philadelphia on October 8 the four Cronin faction executives urge a countrywide convention of Clan na Gael camps to reorganize the order. Signed by Luke A. Dillon O Meagher Condon James Tierney and Mortimer Scanlan the move faces a counter circular from five Nationalists claiming the call is unauthorized and illegal.
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Cronin
Clan-na-Gael
Philadelphia
Luke A. Dillon
O'Meagher Condon
James Tierney
New York
Mortimer Scanlan
Chicago
Messrs
Dillon
Condon
Scanlan
Tierney
Parnell appoints Sexton to carry views to Tenants League
In a letter dated Oct 8 Dustin, Mr. Parnell asks Thomas Sexton to present his views to the Tenants League convention at Tipperary. Health prevents attendance, and the movement should be defensive, defending tenants against landlord pressure and protecting free speech. It urges equal rights to join and organize for lawful purposes, akin to trades union protections.
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Thomas Sexton
Tenants’ League
Dustin
Parnell
Mr. Parnell
Tipperary
Bates House Fire Strikes Ind Mains Hotel in TabYayarouis
A gas jet in the Bates House engine room caused a blaze in TabYayarouis Indiana. The lower floor burned out as guests 200 in number fled via windows and ladders with trunks and clothing in disorder while staff worked to regain control. HH C Parker of Lake Erie and Western was carried down a ladder after collapsing on the fourth floor. In Washington Dr W A Leonard rector of St Johns Episcopal preached farewell before leaving for consecration as bishop in New York and Ohio.
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Indiana
TabYayarouis
Ind
Bates House
HH. C. Parker
Lake Erie and Western
Ohio
Washington
W. A. Leonard
St. John’s Episcopal Church
New York
Leonard
Mackey Starts 400 Mile Walk for Railroad System
President D J Mackey of the Mackey system of railroads has begun a cross division trek on foot from Mount Vernon Illinois. He declares his plan to cover the 400 mile stretch by walking, a feat perhaps unprecedented for an official of his rank.
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Mackey
St. Louis
D. J. Mackey
Mackey System of Railroads
Mount Vernon, Illi
Noted Woman Hurt In London Cart Accident
London Oct 8 Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett was driving to the station at East Ormstead when her pony shied and threw her from the cart. She was found unconscious and lies in serious condition with a London doctor summoned. ENTERPRISE Mo Oct 8 Allen Brown, colored, of the Marion rioters, found guilty of murder and sentenced to be hanged November 18. Appeals planned. cases against three Brown brothers and Sai Gillespie continued to March term.
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London
Frances Hodg
Burnett
East Ormstead
Enterprise
Allen Brown
Marion
Brown
Sai Gillespie
Galaxy Mill boiler blast claims two men in Minneapolis
Two men died in a boiler room explosion at Galaxy Mill Minneapolis at about 11 PM. Frank Banks the night engineer and Joseph Evans the fireman were killed as they began their night shift. Both were married men.
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Galaxy Mill
Minneapolis
Minn
Frank Banks
Joseph Evans
Missing Found Rescued From Geographique Wreck
The schooner Ray arrived at St Pierre Miquelon with Second Officer Danguet and eighteen crew members along with seven cattlemen from the steamer Geographique. They endured thirty six hours afloat without food or water in a rough sea before rescue. Four men are missing and presumed drowned.
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Geographique
Ray
ST. Pierre
Miquelon
Danguet
Langlais
Questal
Guena
Utica Woman 24 Marries 14 Year Old Man in Ontario County
Utica, N Y Oct 7 Society circles are stirred by the marriage of Annie Louise Cushing 24 and Eddie Frey 14 in Canandaigua after Frey left Utica to meet her. Several ministers refused due to age gap before a Congregational clergyman agreed to perform the ceremony. The bride claimed age 20 and the groom 18.
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Utica
N. Y
Annie Louise Cushing
Eddie Frey
Miss Cushing
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Frey
West Bloomfield
Rochester
Canandaigua
Public telephones debut slot nickel phone system
New York and New Jersey Telephone plans a slot machine that connects a caller to any part of the city for a nickel. Machines to be placed at elevated stations and public spots with clear directions on the sounding board. Coin passes the aperture and the central office is rung to reach the desired party.
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New York
New York and
New Jersey Telephone Company
Great Northern to consolidate lines into transcontinental system
J J Hill announces Manitoba ownership of the Great Northern with 40 million capital. Manitoba lines to be leased to the Great Northern for 99 years at 6 percent, not stock guaranteed. Possible consolidation with Eastern Minnesota Montana Central Soo and Canadian interests signals a coast to coast expansion via Butte and seaboard routes.
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Mr. Hill
Manitoba
Minnesota
Montana Central
Donald A. Smith
George Stephen
W. C. van Horne
Soo
Seaboard
Butte
Rail rate dispute clouds Duluth to Chicago move
The Duluth South Shore and Atlantic may face difficulty enforcing its reduced Duluth to Chicago rates via Milwaukee and Northern. Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway refuses to honor between Milwaukee and Chicago tickets below tariff, blocking the linked price plan. Separately, Philadelphia reports the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius gun tests pleased President Schuyler, who will seek a navy confirmation for an official trial next week.
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Milwaukee Road
St. Paul
Duluth
South Shore
Atlantic
Chicago
Milwaukee and Northern
Milwaukee
Milwauke
Hibbard
South Shore Line
Philadelphia
Vesuvius
Schuyler
Pneumatic Gun Company
Secretary of the Navy
Mexican Volcanoes Stir To Life Near Mexico City
Reports from Mexico City via Galveston describe renewed activity at the dormant Ajusco volcano near the capital with subterranean thunderings and ground shocks. The Colima volcano also shows activity and seismic disturbance, signaling renewed volcanic unrest in the region.
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City OF
Mexico
Galveston
Ajusco
Colima
Grand Jury Censures Nagle in California Case
Stockton California October 7 The grand jury report on Deputy United States Marshal Nagle finds the killing of Judge Terry was intentional and deliberate It also condemns the U S authorities for removing the case from state court jurisdiction to federal control.
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Grand Jury
Nagle
Stockton
Cal
United States
Terry
Reort
Episcopalians Keep Nicene Creed in Prayer Book
New York Oct 7 The house of deputies of the Episcopal convention votes 38 to 9 with clerical and 29 yeas 1 neas to keep the Nicene creed as part of the prayer book.
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New York
House of Deputies
Episcopal Convention
Neus
Excitement at Pierre as Returns Pour In and City Celebrates
Pierre reports a 500 strong crowd on the evening train and a 3000-strong street cheering procession after election returns. Bells and brass band music accompany the scene as thousands mark the moment with widespread celebration and extended street parades through the day. A separate Vinita fire destroys substantial business property worth up to 340,000, with 120,000 insured, amid reports. In Middletown Wesleyan trustee John Lyon Smith dies at 93, born in Edinburgh and arriving in America early.
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Pierre
Midpletown
Conn
John Lyon Smith
Wesleyan University
Edinburgh
America
Railway Building Progress In United States
The Railway Age reports in its upcoming issue that over 8300 miles of main line track have been laid in the first nine months of the year and projections indicate about 5000 miles, or more, may be completed by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
The
Railway Age
United States
The Rush at Home in Port Townsend Fire Tragedy
The cutter Richard Rush arrived from Behringses. Matthew Haupt’s Spring Hill residence burned, causing total loss and $2,500 damage with $600 insurance. Haupt and his two sons perished in the fire.
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Rush
Port Townsend
W. T
Richard Rush
Behringses
Sauk Center
Minn
Matthew Haupt
Spring Hill
Haupt
Child Buried Alive Amid Collapse in Wrightstown
Burt Shaw of Wrightstown was digging a cellar when he paused. Returning, he found the dirt caved in and a four year old child buried beneath it. The incident occurred on October 5. Authorities at the scene report no further details at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Shaw
Wrightstown
Caring for the Hair How to keep it glossy and healthy
A long guidance piece on hair care stresses cleanliness brushing and proper drying. It warns against excessive comb use and dyeing while offering German and home remedies, including egg wash weekly and starch to dry long hair. It cautions against hot irons, cosmetics, and unsafe practices, urging natural care and restraint.
Decrepit Woman in Niles on Trial as Mother Bender Link
In Niles Michigan on October 4 a dramatic criminal proceeding began over accusations against Mrs. S Q Davis for grand larceny. Prosecutors pressed questions implying ties to the Mother Bender case, but Mrs Griffith refused to disclose. the trial will resume October 31 when Eliza Davis promises to testify fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Kansas City
Niles, Mich
Griffith
Mother Bender
Kansas
S. Q. Davis
Faulkner Is Guilty In Dansville Bank Wrecking Case
Gen. Lester Faulkner found guilty on an eighteenth count for making a false report to the government in May 1887. He directed the First National Bank of Dansville which failed with liabilities over $400,000. His brother James was bank president. James fled to Europe. Judge Cox sentenced Faulkner to seven years. Also notes on Burgenstock electric mountain railway near Lucerne with 32 to 48 percent gradients and two twenty-five horsepower dynamos powering the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dansville
Burrato
N. Y
Lester Faulkner
Faulkner
First National Bank of
James
James Faulkner
Europe
Cox
Gen
Electric Mountain Railroad
Burgenstock
Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Aar
Buochs
New York Telegram
Iron versus iron sleepers in Europe and North Africa days
A column contrasts German and French railway practice on sleepers in the 1880s with rising wood usage in Germany and lower iron use. It notes Algeria’s heat making iron sleepers more profitable and mentions varied adoption across regions. A second fragment recounts Charles Mathews dodging a debt collector over a seven pound eight shilling fourpence debt, with Mathews joking it would have been easier to pay it.
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Germany
France
Algeria
New York Telegram
Charles Mathews
Mr. Mathews
Mathews
Mel
San Francisco
Dressing Children for Play and School Lightens Burden
The fashion letter argues plain dresses for children ease mobility and reduce harm. Dark blue flannel calico cashmere and linen fabrics allow activity without hindrance, supporting healthy development and happiness. The writer muses on morality in child attire.
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Solons
Tronwood
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Charles Roberts
Maryland
M. H. Thomas
Carroll County
Ors
Ingalls IS the County Seat
Kansas Supreme Court
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Vendome
Boston and Maine
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Lowell
Lakes Huron
Winona, Miss
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Sandwich
Ills
R. C. Cook
Samuel Abbey
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
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National Capitol
Roy
United
the Great Northern
Manitoba Roads
Soa
Vinita
Vinita, Ind
Ter
John Smith
Boston Globe
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Tommy Warren
English Murphy
California
Jack Dempsey
Warren
Seven Mile House
Bender
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