Race drama over Moore Guerrero hopeful match race looms
The text describes a desperate race between Moore and Guerrero with a $1.00 offer for proof of victory. Guerrero appeared likely to win, while Moore claims grit and hints at a future decisive match. The piece notes yesterday’s performance, partial scores, and the mystery of where a rematch might occur, along with a claim that Honest face was never run in this country.
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Guerrero
Moore
Hart
Enpiedrum
Engiedrum
Keane
Canvan
Ruin
Ee Moore
Secanen
Uae Wenden
Aareouig
Rus
Gay
Ling
Olauss
Noremac
Sismon
Dany
Engietrum
Guerters
Exciting Contests at Herron Hill Gun Club
Herron Hill Gun Club held two matches and two sweepstakes with more than 20 onlookers. Elmer E. Shaner starred, placing among winners in all four events despite windy conditions. referee Kaylor and Colonel Lloyd received praise for their roles.
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Herron Hill
Herron
O&n
E Kaylor
Grace Wins Ring Bout in New York Lightweight Fight
Jack Grace defeated Dave McGrath in the fourth ward arena before about two dozen spectators. Grace, heavier and dominant, won in 6 minutes 30 seconds of the second round with a decisive right to McGrath’s jaw, sending him crashing to the canvas. McGrath struggled to rise as Grace dominated the action throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etecial Telegham
Dispatch
New York
Jack Grace
Dave McGrath
Grace
McGrath
Davis
Imre
Seton Sabeee
Dankerly Challenge to Wrestling Winners
James Dankerly of this city called at the paper’s office with a challenge. He will wrestle the winner of the Cock versus unknown match at Krenbenville in a best two of three falls catch wrestling for $1 a side. He will meet either party at the Disratree office at any time named in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dankerly
Krenbenville
Disratree
The Champion Shore Turkey Shoot at Wallace Station
A Wallace station turkey shoot drew local interest with top prizes to Goose Hodgdon who won five. George Moore took four and two seconds. John A. A. Huggins claimed the championship, among other notable winners in yesterday’s events.
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Wallace Station
Goose Hodgdon
George Moore
John A. A. Huggins
Accident Anson's Meo Win a Game Ballarat
In Ballarat heavy rain halted the international baseball contest after ten thousand gathered to watch the Americans. Professor Bartholomew, a balloon descender, was injured on a house roof while parachuting, signaling the end of the match's failed descent. The series moves to Colombo next, with a January 1 game in Australia drawing near two thousand spectators despite threats of rain.
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Anson
Ballarat
St. Kilda
Bartholomew
Baldwin
London
Prince of Wales
San Francisco
Australia
North German
Columbo
Tener
Apson
Chicagos
Crane
Farle
All Americans
Court Tee Hurled From Court By Illness In Handball Match
Special telegraph report from New York details the handball match at Casey's Brooklyn court between Courtney and Lawler. Courtney, ill, forfeited after suffering swollen hands and multiple injuries. Lawler led 6 to 4 in the series and won the final game before Courtney quit. Backers debated a two month rematch with stakes of 250 dollars a side.
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Dispatch
New York
Casey's
Brooklyn
Courtney
Lawler
Courter
Tom Meehan
Keys
Courney
Lacher
Ladies Cause the Wildest Enthusiasm at Central Rink Ride
The Grand Central Rink hosted a female bicycle contest drawing over 3,000 spectators. Miss Lewis led early while Miss Oakes impressed. Miss Van Halemen received a bouquet after Monday’s injury. By midnight the field showed Lewis ahead with multiple riders passing milestones.
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Grand Central Rink
Miss Lewis
Pitts
van Hlemen
Lewis
Special Telegram to The Dispatch Contracts for 1888 Linked to Multiple Cities
A telegram from Secretary Wikoff of the American Association lists contracts for 1888 involving Columbus Columbus John Weyhing Louis ville John A Kerins Thomas H Ramsey and other teams including Philadelphia Cleveland St Paul Detroit Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Negotiations with George A S of Des Moines are underway but the consensus has not been signed.
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Dispatch
Cotenares
Wheer Wikoff
American Association
Columbus
John Weyhing
Louisville
John A. Kerins
Thomas H. Ramsey
Boston
W. M. Nash
Charles Radbourne
Cleveland
Paul Radford
E. Binkely
J. Stricker
E. J. McKean
C.J. Zimmer
Philadelphia
L. Thompson
Indiana
I. HN
Pittsburg
John G. Exilis
C. M Hannehan
St. Paul
Inn
D. Minnehan
J. Daly
A. Leighton
Campania
Edward Darke
Pau
John A. Holland
Reinay
Detroit
C. C. Campau
L. Tooeeeaes
Pittspenga
Acayper
George
Western Association of Amateur Athletes Holds January Meeting
In Chicago at the Grand Pacific Hovel the Board of Management of the Western Association of Amateur Athletes met with Missouri and Pastime Clubs of St. Louis Belleville club Wanderers and Union of Chicago represented. A new constitution by laws and athletic rules were adopted and officers from St. Louis were re elected. The association ruled that no amateur athlete may receive remuneration for any baseball related services.
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Chicago
Western Association of Amateur Athletes
Grand Pacific Hovel
Missouri
Pastime Clubs
St. Louis
Belleville
Wanderers
Union Clubs
Pals
Ros i
Daw Rai
George Nithodes
AL Ailes Ancalree
Association
Up-Town Pros Defeat Down-Town In Indoor Baseball
About 700 spectators saw the Up-Town professional team win easily over Down-Town at the State fair grounds. Up-Town showed the stronger play with seven innings completed. The Down-Towners managed only one hit and were shut out in several frames as Sternine’s late catch highlighted the game.
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Philadelphia
State Fair Grounds
Bret
Basa
McCfonkey
Sternine
Local Boxer Ed Reilly May Enter Ring Soon
It is likely that Ed Reilly the local wrestler will appear before the public as a boxer shortly. The note signals a transition from wrestling to boxing with potential public appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Reilly
New Englanders push Blaine for cabinet head in Harrison era
At a largely attended informal New Year's reception in Indianapolis Senator Blair of New Hampshire urged that Blaine head President Harrison's cabinet. Harrison hosted two major social events with about two thousand attendees including General Lew Wallace and others.
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New Hampshire
Harrison
Blair
Indianapolis
New England
Blaine
Halford
Tibbot
Henry M. Blair
Congress
General Harrison
Joho C. New
New Dennison Hotel
J. R. McKee
James Bradshaw
Edward Kee
Lina McKee
Newcomer
Riley
Harrisburg
Russell B. Harrison
Sporting Notes Sparks and Racing Rewrites
Rain halted New Orleans races while Guerrero lauded as a phenom eyed a $100 share from yesterday’s event. A six day pedestrain contest is hinted, and Moore and others plan a San Francisco bid in February. Pittsburg club figures head to California to pursue bookmaking. English and American fans cheer Miss Oakes at the Central Rink as female cyclists are highlighted.
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London
Central Rink
Moore
Guerrero
Pittsburg Red and Gun Club
San Francisco
Pittsburg
California
Aeation
England
Germany
America
Oakes
National Convention of Colored Catholics Opens in St Augustine Church
Delegates from nearly all colored Catholic churches convene in St Augustine Church. Cardinal Gibbons delivers sermon and urges unity with liberty in non essentials and charity in all things. The gathering aims to advance religious education and moderation as it opens with President William H. Smith and offers a kiss to the Cardinal’s ring before adjourning until tomorrow.
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St. Augustine
Father Talton
Quincy
Lll
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Republic
William H. Smith
Messrs
S. F. Hardy
Minnesota
A. F. Robinson
Georgia
Joseph Wilkinson
Missouri
Nicholas Gaillard
A Chess Playing Sultan The Present Ruler of Islam
London Court Journal reports the Ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid is a devoted chess enthusiast who plays for hours, ignoring state matters. His court chess master, a Hungarian, is paid to let him win, while a former master was dismissed for not profiting from wins. The sultan’s delight grows as he defeats the adversary.
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Europe
Abdul Hamid
House of Otham
Injured Valley Forge Explosion Victim Dies at Hospital
Andrew Billok, among men hurt by last Sunday's Valley Forge powder blast in Fayette county, died yesterday at the Homeopathic Hospital. The body goes to the morgue for an inquest this afternoon. Fellow injuries John Duals is not expected to live until morning, and John Keriyiosak remains in critical condition.
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Andrew Billok
Valley Forge
Fayette County
John Duals
John Keriyiosak
Everett Council Royal Arcanum Benefit Concert
A musical and literary entertainment was hosted by Everett Council No 854 in Arsenal Bank Hall. A large crowd attended a fine programme featuring principal performers Professor George Sleetle, Miss Agnes, and Mr Joseph Vogel.
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Everett Council
Royal Arcanum
Arsenal Bank Hall
Ents
George Sleetle
Agnes
Joseph Vogel
A Bad Beginning Delays Limited Express at Union Station
The Limited Express arrived one hour and fifteen minutes late at Union Station after air brakes failed near Philadelphia. Trainmen used hand brakes and ran the train slowly to stop safely.
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Union Station
Philadelphia
Party Honoring Nina King Draws 30 Couples In Allegheny
Dr B King of 97 Arch Street Allegheny hosted a select gathering last evening for his daughter Nina. Music by Gernert and Guenther and catering by Kennedy complemented the event.
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B. King
Arch Street
Allegheny
Nina
Gernert & Guenther
Kennedy
Lawrenceville hosts seventh annual New Year reception
Squire Leslie of Lawrenceville held his seventh annual New Year reception at his office at the corner of Forty-second and Butler streets last evening. Many friends attended and enjoyed the festivities and luncheon.
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Squire Leslie
Lawrenceville
Forty-secord and
Butler Streets
The Lucky Boarders at Two Tone Hotels Dinner Gala
Two tone hotels hosted a Christmas dinner with a small group of attendees. Gifts and bones mentioned in scattered notes reflect a rare, improvised celebration.
Barbarous Surgery and Allegheny Post Office Move
A San Francisco Echoes column warns of dangerous cosmetic skin removal practices revealing raw skin under a microscope and potential health risks. A Pittsburgh Allegheny post office relocation will delay occupancy in City Hall as new municipal offices require more space.
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Allegheny
City Hose Reaches 325 Feet in Test
A new three inch hose bought by the city sprayed water to a height of 325 feet during yesterday morning’s test in the presence of Chiefs Brown and Evans.
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Brown and Evans
Senate Recess Ends as Tariff Bill Dominates Agenda
Washington January 1. The Senate will meet at 11 a.m. and stay until the tariff bill is voted upon. After miscellaneous business, tariff debate resumes with priority over other measures through January 21. Chandler seeks investigations of Louisiana and Rhode Island elections plus any other state if needed. House will tackle appropriation bills and river and harbor actions first thing tomorrow. Contested elections in South Carolina and California loom, with Crips likely to discuss Smalls v Elliott and Sullivan v Tilton.
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Wasntxeton
Senate
Chandler
Louisiana
Rode Island
Blanchard
Nicaragua Canal Company
Friends of the Bill
Crisp
Committee On Elections
South Carolina
Smalls
Elliott
Sullivan
Tilton
Caliornia
Unusual Slate for Allegheny Councils Draws Crowded Field
The Allegheny council race features many contenders. In the Select branch the first ward has no contest, with Daniel Mulvey and Edward Hartman declining. Dr. Charles W. Neeb and Arthur Kennedy are named for vacancies. The Common branch sees over 20 candidates for eight seats in the Third ward and nearly as many for seven in the Second. In Fifth ward, former rivals Lindsay and Speer face mill workers backing Harner and Lindsay, while John Smitley may join the ticket. Third ward may return incumbents Hugh Renwick and Thomas Brown alongside Emanuel Wertheimer and William Wettach. An observer notes 133 candidates for fifty Common branch seats, with more to come.
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Allegheny
Daniel T. Mulvey
Edward Hartman
Charles W. Neeb
Freifeit’s Freund
Arthur Kennedy
Lindsay & Me
W. Harner
Lindsay An Harner
John Smitley
Reymer Bros. & Co
Speer
Select Council
Hugh Renwick
Thomas Brown
Emanuel Wertheimer
Wm. Wettach
Part of Axworthy's Stew Recovered
Cleveland lawyer Andrew Squires returned from London with 160000 dollars Axworthy deposited in a bank there. Axworthy himself is aboard a ship en route to Canada.
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Axworthy
Cleveland
Andrew Squires
London
Thomas Axworthy
Canada
Unioxtown man found dead in borough lockup
Charles Wilson, arrested last night, was found dead in the borough lockup this morning. He was a toby roller who came to the area from Brownsville several years ago.
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Unioxtown
Charles Wilson
Borough
Toby Roller
Brownsville
Garnier Receives Patent for Ladies Garment Square
M. J. Garnier of this city has been granted United States letters patent for a combination square used in cutting ladies garments. The invention enables garments to be made without refitting.
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M. J. Garnier
United States
Crape on the Door and the Easiest Way to Coax a Creditor
An old narrative from Philadelphia Telegraph recounts a humorous exchange about crape on a door latch. A white man questions the practice as signaling death, but the old man explains it as a ploy to avoid being bothered by Lowe, who will misread the cue and move on. He adds the crape is worn as the best immediate way to deal with his creditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Telegraph
Lowe
Boy in Shanghai Row Loses Leg in Mill Accident
A boy named Nolen from Shanghai Row Allegheny sustained a crushed left leg when a shifting engine at Oliver Bros and Phillips mill toppled and ran over him. He was taken home and the leg amputated by a physician.
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Nolen
Shanghai Row
Allegheny
Oliver Bros. & Phillips’ Mill
New Year's Reception at Sharpsburg YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association of Sharpsburg hosted a New Year's reception at the association building yesterday from 4 to 9 PM. Vocal and instrumental music entertained attendees while refreshments were provided by the Ladies' Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
No Fun for the Laddies Fire Alarm Prilled
Fire alarm box 151 at South Twenty first and Jane street sounded at 9 39 yesterday morning. Engine Company No 12 rushed to the corner but found no fire and returned to quarters.
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Southside and Engine Company No
South Twenty-first and
Jane Street
Health Bureau authorizes vaccine drive for 25 doctors
The Bureau of Health permits all district physicians, about 25 in number, to canvass and vaccinate all fit subjects to prevent any smallpox epidemic.
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Bureau of Health
Fine Alaska Seal Garments at Jos. Honne & Co Penn Avenue
The largest stock in the city offers jackets mantles and coats from Alaska seal. An elegant line to select from with prices reduced. Lace curtains portieres and related goods also featured. Marsn Huevus Hacks.
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Alaska
Jos. Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Marsn Huevus & Hacks
Oil boom in Washington county hits December tally
Washington Pa January 1 oil report shows December activity rising with 16 wells completed and 63 drilled. Total new production 635 barrels, bonuses paid over $60,000 on Taylorstown and Gordon area fields, several farms leased with six and seven figure deals, and a profit of about $190,000 after reimbursement from the Producers Protective Association.
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Washington County
Washington
Taylorstown
Gordon Pool
Canonsburg
Fergus-McGahey
Wildcats
Gordon
Wildests
Hogs Wwato Ae
Oalgrasa
Washington (i Co
Saiate Noblesse
Washington Oil Go
E.G. Cundall
Washington Oil Co
X &Uord
Kemp & Hawker
Fall Bros
Gas Co
Ol. le &H
Gan Ee Stensn Hee
John McKeown
William Knox
Buffalo Oil Company
Union Oil Company
Robert Knox
James Preston
James Ellsworth
Apt
Hilton
Hagerty, Thompson
Cleland
Miles
Coffey
Producers Protective Association
C. D. Robbina
Shields Farm
Ramsey
Murphy Brothers
Shall Oil Company
W. C. Grimes
Reed, Alexander & Co
McKenna Oil Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shamrock Oil Company
White
James Noble
Washington Oil Company
Marshall Oil Company
Crothers
Clayville Light & Heat Company
Carson
Woodburn
Robert Noble
Kuntz & Co
Live Stock Markets in Philadelphia January 1 1589 Market Steady
Office of the Philadelphia Dispatch reports cattle receipts 76 shipments 200 head with slow market and no cattle to New York. Hogs receipts 1,000 head shipments 800 firm market with light selling. Sheep receipts 1,000 head shipments 1,200 steady at yesterday's prices.
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Tre Prrissune
New York
Haas
Philadel Bt
Youth shoots self on Green Street in Allegheny
Henry Srirz, a boy on Green Street, Allegheny, shot himself through the band while handling a revolver yesterday. GEORGE STEIN broke his ankle on Franklin Street after a pavement fall. Dr Langfitt attended. An alarm from box 215 reported a small roof fire on Edmond Street at 3 PM, extinguished with no loss. ExGixk COMPANY 4 put out a fire in a Dinwiddie Street frame house last night. loss was trifling. De. J. Guy McCanphress celebrated his fiftieth birthday with a musical cabinet and smoking jacket. The Bers run sewer mouth garbage furnace work is near completion.
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Henry Srirz
Green Street
Allegheny
ExGixk Company No. 4
Dinwiddie Street
Tring
J. Guy McCanphress
George Stein
Franklin Street
Alley
Langfitt
Saves
Edmond Street
Bers’ Run
Isia Ceteines Seine Cneteore
Pollock Infant Albert Pollock Funeral Notice
On Sunday December 1 at 9 o'clock Albert Pollock only son of Samuel Eliza Pollock funeral services from the residence Ti-Page street Allegheny Truns DAY January 5 1880 at 2 o'clock Interment private at a later hour.
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Pollock
Albert
Samuel Eliza Pollock
Ti- Page Street
Allegheny
Trunsday
State Document Fund Shows Vast Civil and Corporate Records
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports the Secretary of the Commonwealth lists 4 592 commissions to civil officers 432 to military officers 407 railroad and coal and iron policemen appointed since January 1887. It notes 1 126 charters to corporations 184 railroad charters 135 requisitions 16 death warrants 19 respites 47 pardons and 3 fines remitted 18 proclamations and various certificates. He warns of space and staff shortages and the risk to irreplaceable deeds charters and early laws stored in fragile archives in non fireproof quarters.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
Harrisburg
James
Duke of York
Albany
Penn
Lord Baltimore
Thomas
Richard Penn
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Charles IT
William Penn
Office Clerk Steals Subscription List From Prohibition Paper
Detective McKelvy and James L. Sansom, a deaf mute, were involved in the case of a subscription list stolen from Funk & Wagnall publishers of the Force, a leading prohibition paper. Sansom was paid by a rival publisher to steal the list valued around 17000 dollars. He was captured in Mononela City, escaped on a train, and recaptured in Braddock, then turned over to business manager Robert J. Cuddihy for transport to New York.
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Prohibition
Sansom
Mononela City
Cuddihy
Braddock
Madison
Improving The Plaza In Cornopolis Railway Project
The Lake Erie Railroad is improving Cornopolis plaza with drainage and grading. Town residents, many Prohibitionists, appreciate the end of mud as streets dry up. Boots and lanterns won’t substitute for pavements or proper lighting as nineteenth century civility arrives.
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Pittsburg
Semple Bakewell Wedding in Sewickley
Miss Lida Semple of Sewickley and Dale Bakewell of California were married at 6 o clock at the bride’s father's home in Sewickley. Relatives and close friends attended. flowers and a wedding supper complemented the ceremony. Gernert Guenther orchestra provided music. The couple departed for their western home last evening.
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Lida Semple
Sewickley
Dale Bakewell
California
Frank Semple
Gernert & Guenther
Bakewell
Finger Lont by Shutting a Door
Johnnie Werner a boy on South Fourteenth Street had a finger crushed when a door shut on it. A physician attended and the finger was amputated.
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Johnnie Werner
South Fourteenth Street
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Mr. Shaner
E. E. Shaner
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May Allen
Elsa von Blumen
Hilda Suallor
Wikoff
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Bar Grant
Maine
GAEB
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E. C. Moore
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Crape ON
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Tina
Rownsville
DR. Green
Western Union
Baltimore and Ohio
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Gaidans
Ninth Street
Jonx H. Bates
Tod
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