Russians Report Decisive Caucasus Victories Against Turks
Grand Duke Nicholas reports to General Joffre that in December the Caucasus army defeated Turkish forces at Ardahan and Sarykamysh. The Ninth Turkish corps, about 40 000 men, capitulated, while the Tenth corps fled, pursued by Russian troops. Ardahan lies near the Turkish frontier, formerly Ottoman, captured by Russia in 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joffre
Nicholas
Russia
War Office
Caucasus
Ardahan
Surykamysh
Russian Armenia
Turkey
Sarykamysh
Ararat
Defense plans debated at War Department conference
Washington January seventh saw a high level meeting on military preparedness led by Secretary of War Garrison. Cabinet members and congressional leaders reviewed army and navy needs and funding for the coming year but offered no firm plan, agreeing only to push congressional action to increase efficiency within available resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
Army
Navy
British ships bombard Dar es Salaam port
Two British warships Fox and Goliath bombarded the German East Africa port of Dar es Salaam. All German vessels in the harbor were disabled and many prisoners were taken. British casualties were one killed and 12 wounded. Dar es Salaam sits on the coast between British East Africa and Mozambique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teuton
Capetown
Fox
Dar Es Salaam
East Africa
German East Africa
British East Africa
Mozambique
Bank chiefs deny charges in Chicago dispute
James B. Forgan president of the First National Bank and George M. Reynolds president of the Continental and Commercial National Bank along with Federal Reserve directors deny public accusations they used the Chicago Fed as a tool for personal ends. They cite Washington dispatches indicating no formal Treasury complaint exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
Treasury Department
December exports exceed imports by 110 million
Washington reports the department of commerce estimates December trade showed an excess of exports over imports totaling 110 million dollars. Some returns are still pending, but the surplus reflects stronger outbound commerce for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Bavarian Prince Franz Nominated for Major General Post
Berlin announces Prince Franz of Bavaria, grandson of the Bavarian king, nominated to command the Third Infantry Brigade as major general. The appointment elevates a royal heir to a senior field post in the Bavarian army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bavarian War Ministry
Prince Franz of Bavaria
Franz
King
Bavaria
Italy Demands Reparation Over Belgrade Arrests
Italy demands immediate reparation from Austria after Belgrade hostages, four Italians seized during Austrian occupation. Turin confirms the demand following the arrests in Belgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Turin
Austria
Belgrade
U S Flyer Sets Passenger Altitude Record
In San Diego on January 8 Lieutenant Carberry flew with Lieutenant Christie to 11,690 feet, breaking the previous 9,000 foot altitude mark for passenger-carrying biplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
San Diego
Carberry
Christie
Elevator fall at California Pacific building in SF
One person was killed and twelve injured when an elevator plummeted from the fourteenth floor to the basement of the California Pacific building in San Francisco. Several may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jan
California Pacific
Allies Capture Steinbach in Alsace Campaign
London reports allied forces have entered Steinbach Alsace after a weeklong battle. French troops push toward Cernay with heavy guns while massed bombardment targets Altkirch. Steinbach Cernay Thann and Aspach form a line north of Muelhausen, threatening the city on two fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cernay
Sennheim
Muelhausen
Upper Alsace
Steinbach
Altkirch
Thann
Aspach
President Will Use Influence to Curb Dumdum Ammunition Sales
President Wilson informed German Ambassador von Bernstorff that he will use his influence to prevent, as far as possible, the sale of dumdum bullets and similar ammunition by American firms to belligerents in Europe. He said action will be taken regardless of whether it is the government's legal duty, and urged Germany to provide evidence of any offending company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Bernstorff
Washington
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
Germany
Europe
Deadlock Fells Springfield Assembly On Opening Day
The Forty-ninth general assembly opens with a house deadlock over leadership. Republicans unable to agree on a name. Democrats abandon conference bid. Senate no steps due to vacancy from Governor Dunne's proclamation delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
General Assembly
House
Senate
Dunne
Carranza Wins Big Battle at Puebla in Mexican War
Vera Cruz reports Gen. Alvaro Obregon notified Carranza he captured Puebla and Villaista forces fled. Obregon said more than 600 prisoners were taken and unofficial reports put dead at about 700. Separately ex Huertaist General Andreau Almazan was executed by firing squad for leading the Puebla garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Crus
Alvaro Obregon
Carranza
Puebla
Obregon
Vera Cruz
Andreau Almazan
Villista
Britain to consider damages for Fort Erie shooting victims
Secretary Bryan reported from the British embassy that Britain will consider damages for the injured and the family of the deceased in the Fort Erie incident. The statement follows Britain's earlier expression of regret after Canadian troopers killed Walter Smith and seriously wounded Charles Dorsch in Canadian waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan
Great Britain
Walter Smith
Charles Dorsch
Fort Erie
Capital Dairy sued for over nine million in oleo tax case
The government filed suit in Columbus on Wednesday against Capital Dairy company seeking judgment above 9 million dollars and receivership. Federal officials allege the amount due the government equals the difference between one quarter of a cent per pound for uncolored oleo stamps and ten cents per pound for colored oleo that the company did not pay. Receivership is asked to oversee Capital City Dairy of New Jersey’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Capital Dairy Company
Capital City Dairy Company
New Jersey
Women Democrats Convene in National League Congress
Delegates from nearly every state gather in Washington for the third annual Woman's National Democratic league convention. Mrs. William A. Cullop orders session, Speaker Clark extends welcome, and remarks from Commissioner P P Claxton and Comptroller Downey outline roles for Democratic women in educating the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woman's National Democratic League
Clark
William A. Cullop
Indiana
League
P. P. Claxton
Treasury
Downey
Subway Disaster Leaves Hundreds Hurt and One Dead
A subway accident during the New York morning rush caused smoke and panic in two stalled trains. About 200 injured, a woman fatally, as police and firemen rescued the unconscious and diverted crowds to the elevated system amid a citywide transportation crisis. The derailment occurred between the Fiftieth and Fifty-ninth Street stations, drawing nearly all emergency services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United
Fiftieth
Fifty-ninth Street
Six Lost As Rambler Is Wrecked In Gale At Brunswick
News from far and near reports six lives lost when the tug Rambler ran ashore Monday and was wrecked by a northeast gale near Brunswick Georgia. The item notes other incidents including fires and shootings in Indiana Illinois Ohio and Missouri with several fatalities and an interstate commerce ruling on railroad rates.
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Brunswick
Laporte
Ind
Calvin Sellers
Goodland
Akron
Charles W. Hyslop
Joseph Schrader
Schrader
Hammond
H. S. Krout
Jasper County
Clarence Miller
Rockford
Horatio Taft
William Howard Taft
Washington
Quincy
Hannibal
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa Mississippi river towns gain parity in freight rates
Des Moines reports that after four years the Mississippi river cities in Iowa now share eastward freight rates with St. Louis. The Iowa Railroad Commission says tariffs are being revised to parity due to a supplemental interstate decision. The move benefits Des Moines area jobbers and manufacturers but pressures interior Iowa to match rates as well. Clifford Thorne calls 1915 a year to push parity further.
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St. Louis
Maxwell
Central Freight Association
Iowa Cities
United States
Mississippi River
Iowa
Clifford Thorne
Iowa Commission
Girl Found Unconscious in Front of Undertaker’s Fort Dodge
Viola Thomas of Manson age 21 was found unconscious outside a local undertaker's. She was taken to the YWCA headquarters and later remained unresponsive before becoming hysterical. A bruise on her head prompted foul play suspicions. A young Greek waiter held for investigation, seen with the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Viola Thomas
Manson
Expect New Petition Waterloo Saloon Advocates Copy Poll Lists
Advocates of the saloon copy last election poll lists in the county auditor's office foreshadowing an early canvass of another statement of consent. They say names are for comparison with the last petition to gauge proportion signed. If circulated it would total 2,775 to be sufficient, given 5,549 city votes previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Mysterious Death In Oregon Kills Lloyd Bevington
Monticello residents learn of Lloyd Bevington's death on a freight train in Oregon. Bevington, about 24, was raised in Monticello and attended local schools. notification came via a letter from Frank McConnon of Washington DC.
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Monticello
Henry Matthews
Frank McConnon
Washington, D. C
Lloyd Bevington
Oregon
Illinois Moose Aid G O P caucus affiliation reported
The three Progressive Illinois legislators announced plans to affiliate with the Republican party on Tuesday. Medill McCormick of Chicago and H B Hicks of Rockford joined the Republican representatives caucus, pledging to follow caucus decisions on speaker selection and other session actions. George W Harris of Chicago, the Progressive senator, attended a Republican Senate conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illnois
Medill McCormick
Chicago
H. 8. Hicks
Rockford
House
George W. Harris
Supreme Court affirms Hatters boycott damages ruling
Washington Jan 7 The Supreme Court affirmed a $252,130 93 judgment won by D E Lowe Co of Danbury Conn against 186 Hatters union members for damages under the Sherman antitrust law alleging a boycott damaged Lowe hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
D. E. Lowe & Co
Danbury, Conn
Hatters’ Union
Hatters
Lowe & Co
Two Ships Sunk by Mines in North Sea
Forty lives lost as two steamers strike mines in the North Sea on Thursday. The Danish steamer Shingolf sinks off the east coast with 17 crew drowned. The British steamer Alfredia sinks off Scarborough. nine crew reach safety while the captain and 12 others are missing and presumed dead.
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London
Jan
North Sea
Alfredia
Scarborough
Franco British fleet tries to force Dardanelles
An Athens dispatch reports the Franco British fleet attempting to force the Dardanelles on Tuesday. The armada faces heavy bombardment from fortress defenses as it presses the operation.
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Berlin
London
Athens
Dardanelles
Puebla Captured by Obregon Forces Spark Celebrations
General Obregon reported to Carranza from Vera Cruz headquarters that Puebla the capital of the state, had fallen to his troops. The capture triggered celebrations across Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Obregon
Carranza
Federal league seeks injunction over National Baseball Commission
Chicago January 7 The Federal league asks Federal Judge Landis to rule the National Baseball Commission a trust and void all its acts and contracts with players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old League
Chicago
Federal League
Landis
National Baseball Commission
International Army Proposed by Senator Owen
Washington on January 7 reports Senator Owen introduced a joint resolution for an international army and navy to maintain world peace and a universal peace conference to be convened after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Army
Washington
Owen
Germans Arrest Cardinal Mercier in Belgium Letter Case
Amsterdam January 7 Germans report the arrest of Cardinal Mercier after he issued a pastoral letter urging Belgians that they were not morally bound by orders from German officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Cardinal Mercier
House rejects race-based immigration exclusion amendment
In Washington on January 9 the House voted 252 to 75 to strike out the Senate amendment that would exclude all members of the African or black race from entering the United States, preserving open immigration for all races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Washington
United States
Mine kills nine on Cyngus trawler off Grimsby
The trawler Cyngus was blown up by a mine in the North Sea near Grimsby on January 9, resulting in nine deaths. It marks the thirtieth Grimsby trawler lost since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimsby
England
North Sea
Cardinal Mercier Not Arrested, Berlin Denies
Berlin officials deny reports that Cardinal Mercier of Belgium was arrested by German troops. The denial comes after rumors circulated via Amsterdam claiming anti German advice led to his arrest.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
President Wilson reaffirms suffrage stance in plea refusal
Washington January 8 President Wilson reiterated his opposition to a national woman suffrage amendment. He said state action, not federal action, should decide the issue after 100 women called on him to support universal suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Poison Death of Mrs Ronalds Reported in Chicago
Coroner's Chemist McNally reports Mrs Alice Ronalds wife of Mattoon NL physician died from Beechwood creosote hidden in wintergreen. The case is recorded in Chicago with the cause of death attributed to poisoning.
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Chicago
Alice Ronalds
Mattoon, NL
McNally
Man Finds Fat Roll in Saloon Floor
A saloon patron recovered a roll on the floor containing 7600 dollars and turned it over to the bartender who brought it to city hall. The roll was identified as the property of Michael Omaha a Petersville farmer. Seven hundred dollars in cash and the rest in drafts were inside. The finder did not disclose his name.
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Clinton
Michael Omaha
Petersville
Short Course Winners at Ames Harrison County Meet
The Ames Harrison county short course results list Fred Seabury first in the men’s class with C. L. Strong second and J. F. Powers third. In the boys’ class Andy Clausen won first, Albert Clausen second, and Lloyd Gamet third.
New Ships Planned for Canal Trade via Panama Route
Seattle reports three new 10,000 ton steamships to be built on the Atlantic coast for W. R. Grace & Co. for New York to Pacific ports via the Panama canal at a cost of 3 million dollars. The Johnson line of Swedish motorships will start service between Europe and the north Pacific via the canal on May 1.
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Seattle
Wash
Atlantic
W. R. Grace & Co
New York
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Johnson Line
Europe
North Pacific
Grain elevator fire destroys Winamac wheat storage
Fire in Winamac Indiana destroyed a grain elevator with bins full of wheat and other grain valued around 25000 dollars. The blaze threatened the town and left the structure a total loss.
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Winamac
Ind
Cape Haitien Revolt Near Washington
A new revolution in Hayti led by officials from the government toppled by President Theodore has broken out. Cape Haitien is under attack and may fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Haitien
Washington
Theodore
Haytil
Feudist Dies Peacefully in Winchester
Louisville report states B Fulton French famed feud leader of Kentucky part of the French Eversole feud died at his Winchester home of asthma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville, Ky
B. Fulton French
Kentucky
Winchester
Goeben Struck by Mines Near Bosporus
The battleship Goeben struck two Russian mines near the Bosporus and suffered two large holes at the water line. Repairs cannot be effected in less than two and a half months.
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Goeben
Copenhagen
Jan
Bosporus
County Board Approves Petition Under Mulci Law
Keokuk board of supervisors at Ft. Madison canvassed the petition of consent required under the Iowa mulci law and approved this petition. The members of the board each voted aye on the question of approving this petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuki
Board of Supervisors
Ft. Madison
Iowa
Secret Preliminary Trial in Clear Lake Murder Case
In Mason City the preliminary examination of Mrs. Charlotte Van Horn for the murder of her husband Chester Van Horn near Clear Lake opened in Justice Stanbery's court behind closed doors.
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Mason City
Charlotte van Horn
Chester van Horn
Clear Lake
Justice Stanbery
In Hampton Fifty Years
Hampton couple D W Dow and spouse claim rarity as only living pair to have continuously resided in the city for fifty years.
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Hampton
D. W. Dow
Founder of Bankers' Association, Humboldt
G L Tremain of Humboldt, 81, is confined to bed after a serious fall that fractured his hip. Tremain helped organize the Iowa State Bankers' Association and served as its first president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Association
Humboldt
G. L. Tremain
Ottumwa Man Held on Jewel Theft Charge
Ottumwa report says J. W. Kelly was arrested by county officials on a charge of stealing a package of jewels from Adams Express Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
J. W. Kelly
Adams Express Company
Merchants' National Bank Opens New $60,000 Building
Grinnell officials and employees occupied their new Merchants' National Bank building in Grinnell. The structure, completed at a cost of 60 thousand dollars, features a unique design and finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Merchants’ National Bank
Centerville Udell Plans Second Winter Community Meeting
Centerville Udell will hold the second winter series program under the Farmers' institute. The first gathering drew a large crowd with entertaining features and a debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Udell
Farmers’ Institute
Pioneer Iowa editor Al Adams dies at 72 in Humboldt
Al Adams, veteran Pioneer newspaper man and Humboldt Independent editor for forty years, died at his home after two weeks of heart trouble and related illnesses. A Vermont native, he served in the Union Army during the Civil War and was a long time organizer of the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association.
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Humboldt
al Adams
Iowa
Green Mountains
Vermont
Adams
Andersonville
Humboldt County
Upper
Inauguration Plans Uncertain As Iowa Governor Delays
Governor Clarke has not set a date for the inauguration citing the uncertain timing of the canvass. He wishes to follow past custom delivering the message after canvass and forming committees for flowers music and a reception. A new law requires oath after canvass and joint legislative session will decide timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clarke
General Assembly
Conductor Keating Survives MT St. L Wreck
Des Moines reports conductor Charles M. Keating was not seriously injured in the M. and St. L. wreck at Emmons and did not die in a hospital at Albert Lea. Grace Rogers received a telegram: Keating’s condition is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles M. Keating
Emmons
Albert Lea
Fort Dodge
Grace Rogers
Charles T. Keating
Deaths From Chicken Bone Lodged in Throat at Iowa City
Cedar Rapids businessman Joseph M Martinek head of Martinek Hardware died at University Hospital Iowa City from a chicken bone lodged in his throat. Richard A Moses president of the Fraternal Bankers' Reserve Insurance society also died here. he formerly taught at Manterville High School Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Joseph M Martinek
Martinek Hardware Company
University
Iowa City
Richard A. Moses
Bankers’ Reserve Insurance Society
Manterville
Minn
Local aid shipment backs Belgian relief efforts
A California carload of 1 000 bushels of corn shipped to the Belgian Relief Association in New York aids Belgian relief. Eight hundred bushels were bought with locally raised funds and the rest paid by the Belgian relief commission. Churches and schools had already contributed over $100, bringing the community total to more than $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgian Relief ‘Association
New York
Lows
Mil ler Couple Celebrate 58th Wedding Anniversary
Mason City Mr. and Mrs. Alba Miller observe their fifty eighth anniversary today. Married In Lee Center Illinois they have long resided here. He is a retired soldier and she was an army nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Alba Miller
Lee Center
Appoint New Mayor in Rockwell City
E. C. Stevenson has assumed the duties of mayor after succeeding K. F. Lauder who resigned to become county attorney. Stevenson, formerly city solicitor, leaves that post vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
E. C. Stevenson
K. F. Lauder
Stevenson
Charles Hughes Defies Quarantine Farm Sale West of Iowa City
An Iowa farmer, Charles Hughes, with support from an association of about 150 farmers, conducts an extensive farm sale outside Iowa City in defiance of state veterinarian orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Charles Hughes
Farnhamville Store Robbed and Escape by Auto
Thieves robbed the Carlson general store in Farnhamville stealing 400 dollars worth of silks and 200 dollars of other merchandise. An automobile aided the getaway as officers hunted for the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnhamville
Ft. Dodge
Carlson General
Plan 1915 Convention Ottumwa
Mrs. E. M. Whitney head of the local Spiritualist society and a state association officer has returned from Marshalltown where she arranged for the state meeting opening January 21 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
E. M. Whitney
State
Marshalltown
Miles Goes Dry in Jackson County
In Jackson county Miles becomes a dry precinct after withdrawals filed in Maquoketa. The W C T U led the campaign and secured seven withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Clinton
Alleged horse thief nabbed near Omaha
John B. Petersen, alleged to have stolen a horse from John Varnes farm south of Missouri Valley, was arrested west of Omaha and taken to Fremont by the Dodge County sheriff in Nebraska. The suspect's name appears in the report as a wanted man and the case centers on the farm theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
John BE. Peterson
John Varnes
Missouri Valley
Omaha
Fremont, Neb
Dodge County
Neb
Dead Man Found Under Bridge in Ottumwa
Robert Spencer, a blacksmith, was found dead beneath the Milwaukee railroad bridge by a switching crew traveling over the structure. The cause of death is not disclosed and local authorities attend the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Robert Spencer
Inaugural History of Iowa Governors Reaches Clarke Era
A retrospective on Iowa governors notes George W. Clarke as the 60 year old third oldest to hold the office, with the state’s inaugural ceremonies dating to its 68 years since statehood. It traces ages, birthplaces, and repeats that most governors were young on appointment and lists living former executives.
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Bat One
Jowan
B. F. Carroll
Davis County
New York
Iowa
Empire State
Wm. M. Stone
John H
Vermont
Connecticut
Ohio
Furnish
Ansel Briggs
Leslie M. Shaw
William Larrabee
Stephen Hemstead
Maine
Francis M. Drake
Illinois
George W. Clarke
Indiana
Governor Clarke
Horace Boies
Samuel W. Kirkwood
James W.grimes
Hempstead
Frank D. Jackson
A. B. Cummins
Warren Garst
Boies
Grundy Center
Jackson
Des Moines
Shaw
Cummins
United States
Garst
Carroll
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