Mystery Won't Surface in Hazel Drew Slayer Case
Reports from July 17 discuss the Hazel Drew murder mystery. Investigators have yet to identify a suspect or motive as leads falter. District Attorney O'Brien plans further inquest work in Averill Park and Troy, while letters suggest possible informants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
Hazel Drew
Taborton
Troy
Hazel
O’brien
Miss Drew
New York
Carrie Weaver
Miss Weaver
Young Women's Christian Association
Metropolis
O'Brien
Averill Park
Mina Jones
Providence
Makic
Unwritten Law Drama in Missouri Murder Trial
Miss Beulah Carter testified in Huntsville that Thomas Bagby Jr betrayed her while she loved him, and Irving Carter shot Bagby as he visited Miss Carter. The defense plans to plead unwritten law as the trial continues amid a crowded courtroom with several young girls staying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Beulah Carter
Thomas Bagby, Jr
Irving
Murer
Tom
Bagby
Irving Carter
Young Bagby
Miss Carter
Immigrants From Canada Rise in United States
General T. Sharretts reported increasing immigration from eastern Canada into the United States, noting many prosperous farmers bringing cattle and property to New York areas. The US allows duty free import of household effects, while Ontario and Lake Superior regions show rising movement toward northern and western New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 5. Sharretts
Board of
United States General Appraisers
United States
Canada
Lake Superior
Quebec
Ontario
General Sharretts
New York
General Gray
Northwest
Kings County Court House Restoration Plan T: Court panel seeks limit on extra spending after fire damage
Supreme Court justices in Kings County informed Controller Metz that bids to restore and add to the Kings County Courthouse, damaged by fire, exceed the $50000 by about 100000. They propose immediate steps to restore the chambers to their former condition, likely costing under 90000, with a possible addition of another story to part of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings County
Ito
Kings County Court House
Supreme Court
Metz
Two youths killed by lightning near Vandalia Ohio
On July 17 in Dayton Ohio Clyde Zar aged twenty and Walter Cowitz aged fourteen were killed by lightning on a Vandalia farm. Zar was inside the hayloft while Cowitz stood outside leaning on the barn as the lightning struck an elm by the barn and traveled through Zar then down the hay to take Cowitz's life. A companion boy nearby was unharmed and the horses in the wet barn area were also killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Clyde Zar
Walter Cowitz
Vandalia
Zar
Cowitz
Cowlitz
Ridder urges tariff reduction and Canada US reciprocity
Victoria B C dispatch quotes Herman Ridder, New York journalist, advocating lowering tariff barriers to ease Canada US trade. He argues Canada and United States share identical interests and foresee eventual closer union under one general government and Canada joining the American republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Record- Herald
Victoria
B. C
Canada
United States
Herman Ridder
New York
Canade
Seven Men Break Jail in Toronto Escape
Seven prisoners broke from the Toronto jail this evening and had not been recaptured. They slipped a door lock near the cell containing the execution scaffold and forced a wall exit. Fugitives include J. C. Clark and William Jones awaiting extradition to New Castle Pennsylvania, Robert Snow recently recaptured, Alexander Rose awaiting assault sentencing, Harry Churchill a St. Paul pickpocket suspect, Edward Tell and John Copeland alleged sneak thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
J. C. Clark
William Jones
New Castle
Penn
Robert Snow
Alexander Rose
Harry Churchill
St. Paul
Edward Tell
John Copeland
Lauterbach on Immigration Bills Debate at Chautauqua
Edward Lauterbach of New York, president of the Liberal Immigration League, condemned two proposed bills imposing a $25 head tax on immigrants and making education a requirement for entry. He argued that voters should meet the education standard before applying it to newcomers. Corinne B. Arnold and Philadelphia rabbis discussed religious school management during the same assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Corinne B. Arnold
Philadelphia
Jewish Chautauqua Society
Marvin Nathen
Barnett A. Elias
Charleston
D. C
Edward Lauterbach
New York
Liberal Immigration League
Lauterbach
Insanity Plea Considered in Murder Case in New Brunswick
Archibald Herron, charged with killing Rev. Samuel B. D. Prickitt, may plead insanity at arraignment. Although rational at arrest, he later appeared unsettled as warden Charles Rogers said the grand jury would hear Monday and a murder trial would follow. Herron awaited his wife before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
Archibald Herron
Samuel
B. D. Prickitt
Charles Rogers
Mosquito Chaser Saves Man In Bulldog Encounter
Samuel Guernsey saved himself from severe dog bites in Richfield New Jersey by dousing a bulldog with mosquito exterminator when the dog leaped and seized his wrist. The animal released its grip in agony and fled. Guernsey’s wrist suffered only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfield
N. J
Samuel Guernsey
Guernsey
Jealous Printer Shoots Landlady Sister in Jersey City
J Martin Tilton, 32, a printer, shot Harriet Brennan, 25, at No 3 Pearsall Avenue Jersey City where they boarded with Brennan's sister. Tilton then shot himself. both were in critical condition last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martin Tilton
Harriet B. Brennan
West New York school board indicted for fraud
The Hudson County Grand Jury indicted nine board members on eleven counts of conspiracy to defraud the town of 105,009. Additional indictments target board president John Leserman and clerk Henry Muehrslein for malfeasance. Hayes of Cleveland is indicted for taking bonds worth 106,000 without compensation. Trustees named include Otto Griesbeck Michael Healey Michael O Shea Charles Von Schalscha Rubin Brewer William Gauley and James Mulhane. Arraignment likely next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson County Grand Jury
West New York Board of Education
John Leserman
Henry Muehrslein
Harry E. Hayes
Cleveland
Hayes
Otto Griesbeck
Michael Healey
Michael O'Shea
Charles von Schalscha
Rubin Brewer
William Gauley
James Mulhane
Arrest Alleged Express Swindler in Philadelphia
Charles Wolfsohn was arrested on charges of conspiracy to defraud Adams Express of 10000 dollars by sending a package claimed to be worth that amount and intended to be burned in transit. Edward McDonald, tied to the affair, was arrested in Louisville. papers linking Wolfsohn were found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Wolfsohn
Adams Express Company
Indianapolis
Edward McDonald
Louisville
Express Company
Wolfsohn
GREEN PACER MAKES WORLD RECORD IN PACE RACES
Terre Haute Indiana July 17 Minor Heir a green pacer driven by Dean set a new world record by posting the first two heats of the 2 25 pace in 2 01 and 2 01 the fastest two heats ever paced in a race The Eel won the third heat 2 06 and forced Minor Heir into another record pace The Eel won the fourth heat 2 08 and Minor Heir took the fifth 2 07 Minor Heir is a son of Heir at Law entered in the 3000 stake for 2 25 pacers by P C Isaacs of Sta yerstown Penn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Minor Heir
Dean
Eel
P. C. Isaacs
Stoyerstown
Penn
Jersey dentists elect officers in state society
In Asbury Park on July 17 the New Jersey State Dental Society elected President F. G. Gregory of Newark and Vice President C. H. Dilks of Trenton. Charles A. Meeker of Newark became secretary with Henry A. Hull of New Brunswick as treasurer. both re elected. An executive committee includes Henry Fowler Harrison Harvey Iredell New Brunswick Wallace F Naylor Somerville and W W Hawke Flemington. Dr Alphonse Irwin was recommended to Governor Fort for appointment to the State Board of Dental Examiners. The legislative committee named by Dr Woolsey includes J E Duffield Camden F L Hindle New Brunswick C H Dilts Trenton E H Ginnelley Trenton and J S Vinson Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
New Jersey
State Dental Society
F. G. Gregory
Newark
C. H. Dilks
Trenton
Charles A. Meeker
Henry A. Hull
New Brunswick
Meeker
Hull
Henry Fowler
Harrison
Harvey Iredell
Wallace F. Naylor
Somerville
W. W. Hawke
Flemington
Alphonse Irwin
Robbery at Hudson Terminal Post Office Stolen Letters
A bundle of letters bound for a Philadelphia mail bag spilled from a window at the new Hudson Terminal branch post office last night. A man named Frank Webster of 2257 Second Avenue grabbed the letters and was arrested at Church Street station. The letters were passed to a second man who escaped. investigation to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New Hudson Terminal
Frank Webster
No. 2257
Second Avenue
Church Street
Newark Counselor’s Wife Attacked by Strangers
Mrs James Nugent wife of Newark city counselor was attacked after a burly man entered her Hill Street home to sell furniture polish. He polished a chair and piano before demanding 35 cents. She gave him a coin to deter him and he fled. Police searched city hours later with no trace of the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Mina Jones
Hazel Drew
Miss Drew
Jones
Troy
James Nugent
Newark
No. 47
Hill Street
Causes of death by own action tabulated
Chicago July 17 Five Salvation Army officers including Brigadier Alexander McMillan will leave Chicago to command in various U S parts. The department reports four hundred inquiries this year. McMillan compiled a table of causes for the desire to commit death by own action with unemployment at the top and drink a close second. Gambling financial difficulties family troubles loneliness and other reasons follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Salvation Army
Alexander McMillan
United States
McMillan
Blazing Tampico Oil Well Burns Amid Rainy Season
A Tampico oil well near Lake Tamiahue in the Ceronia region remains on fire as rains fall, threatening surrounding land. The well, owned by J C Linneman of Lima, Daniel O'Dell of New York, and Pennsylvania parties as the Pennsylvania Oil Company, is a third test in Ceronia. Standard Oil experts estimate output at a minimum of 77,000 barrels per day, possibly 93,000, with crude valued at about 50 cents per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
Mexico
Lake Tamiahue
Ceronia
Lima
Ohio
J. C. Linneman
Daniel O'Dell
New York
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Standard Oil
Church Debate Over Canon 19 Angers Episcopalians Leader
Bishop O W Whitaker of Pennsylvania denounces unrest over Canon 19. The amendment allows visiting clergy and lay speakers in Episcopal churches. Inquiries and a 1300 communicants letter urged restraint, which the bishop refused. Also noted is Mr Webb born in Hudson in 1840s, his journalistic career, US consular service in Manila, and conversion to Mahometanism.
Bishop Whitaker Opposes Fear Over Canon 19 Amendment
One of the oldest Episcopal bishops, born 1850 and bishop since 1887, critiques opposition to the Canon 19 amendment. He argues there is no justification for fear, finds few actual abuses in granting permission for outsiders to speak, and declines to grant a petition to allow an address by a Christian man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gutekunat
Whitaker
Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania
Grafton
Fond du Lac
McGarvey
Tribune
Webb to Speak on The Message of Mahometanism at Unity Church
Alexander Russell Webb of Rutherford New Jersey will address the Parlia ment of Religions at Unity Church Montclair New Jersey tomorrow at 11 a m His subject is The Message of Mahometanism to the World of To which winds up the sentence from the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Russell Webb
Rutherford, N. J
Unity Church
Montclair
N. J
Cornerstone Robbed 24 Years Ago in Jersey City
Workmen removing the old St. John's German Evangelical Lutheran Church on Fairview avenue Jersey City uncovered the theft of a copper box contents from the 1884 cornerstone. The box held coins historical documents and papers. The box had been left under boards and was sealed the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Fairview Avenue
Jersey City
Gottlieb Andreae
Mine Owners Spurn Olive Branch By Telegraph
Denver July 17. T A Colburn leader in the Mine Owners Association scorned the Western Federation of Miners olive branch saying operators will fight the federation at every opportunity. They know they are licked and want nothing to do with the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
T. A. Colburn
Mine Owners’ Association
Colburn
Federation
Eastern League results and standings report
Yesterday's Eastern League games produced wins for Baltimore over Jersey City and Providence over Newark, while Montreal did not play Buffalo due to rain and Toronto faced Rochester with rain also delaying results. Providence leads the standings followed by Montreal Buffalo Toronto and Rochester with Newark and Jersey City lower down. New England League results include Fall River over Lynn, a nightcap darkness draw, Lawrence over Worcester in twelve innings, Brockton over Lowell in ten, and Haverhill over New Bedford in thirteen innings.
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Newark
Providence
Baltimore
Jersey City
Montreal
Buffalo
Toronto
Rochester
E P.C. Ww L. PC
Eee
New England
Fall River
Lynn
Lawrence
Worcester
Brockton
Lowell
Haverhill
New Bedford
Children Whooping Cough Party in Dunellen
In Dunellen on July 17 Edmund Terry hosted a small birthday party for eight friends, all of whom are suffering from whooping cough amid a borough outbreak. The eleven year old son of William E. Terry, a Board of Education member, arranged the gathering after his illness began last Monday, and the party proceeded despite the contagion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunellen
Edmund Terry
William E. Terry
Board of Education
Terry
Wagner Day in Pittsburg Ends with Pirates Shutout
Pittsburg celebrated Wagner Day as Boston blanked the Pirates shaping a festive crowd. The shortstop received a $700 watch and chain funded by contributions, plus a charm from Carnegie Lodge, B P O E. Detroit piled 25 runs against Philadelphia for a dominant, recordlike day. Four National League teams were shut out New York Brooklyn Pittsburg and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Boston
Pirates
Carnegie Lodge
Detroit
Athletics
Philadelphia
Tigers
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Salvadoran General’s Son Barred From Landing In San Francisco
Humbert Rivas, twelve, son of General Rivas of El Salvador, was denied entry to the United States at San Francisco due to trachoma as Salvadoran turmoil looms. He arrived aboard the Pacific Mail steamer Peru and will be sent back on its return voyage to Salvador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Humbert Rivas
General Rivas
Rivas
United States
Pacific Mail
Peru
Salvador
Farman Aeroplane Flight Attracts Army Officers
Washington July 17 Army and navy officers here show great interest in Henri Farmans upcoming aeroplane visit If dates do not clash with Fort Myer tests several officers may witness the flight Brigadier General Allen chief signal officer will likely detail Lieutenant Foulois in charge of Fort Myer aeronautic work to attend Farmans flights
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Washington
Army
Navy
Henri Farman
Fort Myer
Farman
Allen
Foulois
First Cotton Bale Brought In By Deal Dougherty Farmer
Albany Ga July 17 Dealee Dougherty Countys well known negro farmer brought in the first bale of 198 cotton today. He beat last years record by two days. Deal Jackson has been the fret bale farmer of Georgia every season for twelve or fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Dougherty County
Deal Jackson
Georgia
Newark banker Lingafeller in prison hospital critical
J A Lingafeller of Newark, Ohio, a term in prison for wrecking the Newark Savings Bank, lies in critical condition at the prison hospital in Columbus. He suffers stomach paralysis, has not eaten for six days, and has had only one glass of water in three days while seeking a pardon board parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
J. A. Lingafeller
Newark
Newark Savings Bank
Pardon Board
Gentlemen of Philadelphia Arrive for Cricket Contest in Folkstone
The Gentlemen of Philadelphia reached Folkstone after a heavy defeat by Hampshire County and planned to face a local team captained by A. C. Edwards. Rain ruined the day, preventing play before luncheon as damp ground made the nets the only possible practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable
the Tribune
Folkstone
England
Hampshire
Gentlemen of
Philadelphia
A. C. Edwards
Gotch to Retire After Galveston Exhibition
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler announced in Houston on July 17 that after the Friday night exhibition in Galveston with Herman Bernay he will retire from the mat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Frank Gotch
Galveston
Herman Bernay
Social Service Commission form on Baptist social work in Oklahoma City
The Northern Baptist convention created a nine member social service commission to study church social work and report to the convention. Its first public statement urges state conventions to discuss social issues, fostering closer church society ties. Topics include The Kingdom of God Among Men, Christianity and Social Life, The Church and the Workingman, Temperance Reform, Civic Righteousness, The State, The Family and Its Dangers, The Saving of Children, and Practical Charity. The commission calls for carrying Christian ideals into social political and industrial life and for leadership to improve lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Baptist Convention
Oklahoma City
Social Service Commission
Kingdom of God
Laymen's Missionary Movement Expands For Third Season
The Laymen's Missionary Movement enlarges its staff by adding three secretaries to boost campaigns across Canada from Halifax to Vancouver and a Boston laymen’s campaign in November. It aims to unite denominational boards, raise awareness, and train state centers in campaign methods to boost foreign missions without handling funds or sending missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Campbell White
Place For
Canada
Halifax
Vancouver
Boston
Shop Meetings Start at McCall Pattern Company Factory
Under the Evan Gelistic committee direction, shop meetings began Wednesday at the McCall Pattern Company factory on 37th street west of Seventh avenue. A room for 600 was set aside for the committee, with weekly noon gatherings each Wednesday. A tent for Italians will open tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelistic Committee of
McCall Pattern Company
37Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Strange Tent Schedule Drawn Across The Bronx
In The Bronx the Swedish tent at 1224 East River and Canal and West streets hosts Friday evenings while a German tent at 158th Street and Elton Avenue offers Monday evenings. A separate site on 1th Street and Avenue begins work next Tuesday evening, as residents note ongoing stereotyping concerns.
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Ing
Bronx
Avenue
Canal and
West
1224
East River
158Th Street
Elton Avenue
Northfield Meetings Set for Twenty-Sixth Conference
The Northfield Conference for Christian Workers announces its twenty sixth session at Northfield Massachusetts from July 31 to August 1. Featured speakers include J Stuart Holden London Rev Dr W Watkinson London Rev John A H Glasgow Rev Dr Hush Bleck Dr R A L Torrey and Dr H G Underwood Corea with music by Charles M Alexander and George C Stebbins. Post conference addresses run August 16 to September 2 with J Stuart Holten and Campbell Morgan delivering sessions. Daily Bible class led by Rev Dr A T Plerne son of Brooklyn and other well known Bible teachers will lecture, with special Bible lectures planned later in the season from September to November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Christian Workers
Dwight L. Moody
East Northfeld
Mass
Lst
J. Stuart Holden
London
W. Watkinson
John A. H
Glasgow
Hush Bleck
R.al Torrey
H. G. Underwood
Corea
Charles M. Alexander
George C. Stebbins
J. Stuart Holten
Campbell Morgan
Revivalist Circuit Offers Diverse Sermons Across City
The Rev Dr R A Torrey of Moody Bible Institute preaches Hindrances to Prayer and The Radiant Life at Fifth Avenue Church with August Bible conference in Montrose. John A Davis and Len G Broughton head a Tent Evangel at 57th Street and Broadway. Various pastors conduct services at Marble Collegiate, West End Presbyterian, Fifth Presbyterian, Church of the Holy Communion, Church of the Ascension and other churches. Daily National Bible Institute noon meetings in Madison and Union Squares draw many non churchgoers ahead of outdoor talks by Mew Pherson Bass and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Torrey
Moody Bible Inestitute
Fifth Avenue
Terian
John A. Davis
Evangel
57Th Street
Broadway
Convention On Foreign Missions
Davis
Len G. Broughton
Atlanta
Hugh Black
Union Theological Seminary
West End Presbyterian Church
Amsterdam Avenue
105Th Street
Malcolm McLeod
Pasadena
Cal
Fifth Presbyterian Church
37Th Street
McLeod
Scotland
Princeton
Middle West
Presbyterian Church At
Don O. Shelton
National Bible Institute
Hope Baptist Church
10Th Street
Richard Hartley
Sall
England
Madison Square
Union Square
G W. Mew Pherson
Donald T. Bass
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue and
Sith Street
D. D
Aoe
Moody Bible Institute
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Missouri
Charles Milon de Peillon
Mallory Line
Nueces
Pier 1
Fabre Line
Venezia
Himsel
Jeanne de Peillon
Paris
Ridder For
Chautauqua Assembly
Herron
Man
Printer
Ischool Board
Jersey
Philadelphian
F. C. Gregory
Woolsey
Dr. Irwin
Examiner
Northfield Conference
O. W. Whitaker
Webb
Hudson
St. Joseph Daily Gazette
St. Louis Morning Journal
Missouri Republican
Manila
C. W. Whitaker
A. R. Webb
Cornerstone
Jersey City Lutheran Church
Olive Branch
Bar Son
General Conference of Christian Workers
Marble Collegiate Church
Fitty Avenue
2Th Street
Church of the Holy Communion
No. 224 Avenue
C. M. Dunham
Percy Stickney Grant
Church of the Ascension
1Th Street
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Central Part West
Sth Street
Harold Scambe
Charles P. MacGregor
Calvary Baptist Church
West 57Th Street
Sixth Avenage
K. C. Mace Arthur
Broadway Tabernacle
William A. Emkwoop
Calvary Baptist
W. Sith
C P. Macgregor
K. MacArthur
Calvary ) Methodist Episcopal Church
20Th St
7Th Ave
Charles L. Eoonet
D.D
H. Vaughn
Eith H. Fishburn
Central Presbyterian Church
West Sith St
Wilton Merle Smith
Fit
Bave
Grant
Christian Science Services
Church OF Christ, Scientist
W. 45Th St
Madison Ave. Baptist Church
Aid
Edward Loux
MADISON AVENUE_ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Northeast
Madison Ave
Henry Sloane Coffin
John E. Steen
Memorial Baptist
Washington Square
Edward Judson
Daniel H.tlare
Soure
Judson
Metropolitan Temple
J. M. Wheaton
God's Labor Union
North Presbyterian Church
185Th St
Amsterdam
John R R. MacKay
Lam
Charles D. KE
Old First Presbyterian Church
Sthawe
Iir
Howard Duffield
James A. M'Cague
TL & m
Religious Society OF Friends
East Ierst Rutherford Place
Manhattan
Schermerborm
Boerum Place
St. Bartholomew's Church
Joseph G. H. Barry
St. Paul S Methodist Episcopal
End Ave
Séth St
George P. Eckman
John W. Maynard
New Haven
Evangel, IL
A. J. Muste
David Jas. Burrell
John ST. Allen
D. Th
Collegiate Church
St. sicHonadl
Donald Sage MacKay
West End Collegiate Church
West End Ave
Tith St. Tr
Henry Evertson Corb
Thomas M Bride Nichols
Ilam
The
Unitarian
University Place Presbyterian Cancer
George Alexander
West End
Presbyterian Church
Amsterdam Ave
106Th St
Edwin Keigwin
Union Thangloical Seminary
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