Allegheny City Charter Debate Moves to Joint Session
A special Allegheny Councils session last night considered charter legislation. City Solicitor Elphinstone warned that entering the third class could bring major changes, including abolition of boards and new taxation rules, while delaying action could be dangerous. The group adjourned to Tuesday after a joint session with Select Council to hear the solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Lindsay
Select Branch
Henricks
Elphinstone
Hartman
Supreme Court
Lare
Select Council
Lindsey
Allegheny City
Evever
Allegheny Council Advances Fire and Police Financing
Before the common council, transfers of 21000 to the Fire Department fund and 17000 to the Police fund were approved to cover current expenses. An ordinance to issue 125000 in 40 percent bonds to upgrade water pipes was taken up amid calls for better service and coverage. Mayor Pearson vetoed the peddlers licensing ordinance, his first veto, and it was sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Gerwig
Sandusky
Federal
Ohio
Lacock
Butchers’ Ren
McDonald
Pearson
Wertheimer
Crusade Aims at Sideboards in Catholic Clubs
Philadelphia Catholic Temperance groups plan to stop side boards in social clubs and may push the issue to the National Diocesan Union. If adopted nationally, Pittsburg and Columbus Club members tied to temperance societies would be forced to withdraw. Local St Paul’s Cathedral group to renew pledges with many new signers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. B. Society of
Philadelphia
National Temperance Organization
National Diocesan Union
Pittsburg
Catholic Temperance Societies
Union
United States
Cleveland
Columbus Club
Randall Club
St. Paul's Cathedral
Butchers Protective Association Meets in Old City Hall
General Harrison thanks the Butchers Protective Association for a note and a roast. The group adopts resolutions urging a bill to reestablish competitive cattle markets and livestock inspections to curb disease risk. George W. Kimberlain resigns. Dunn Mercantile Agency attends. meeting adjourns to February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butchers’ Protective Association
Old City Hall
Fred Beilstein
William Peters
Dunn Mercantile Agency
George W. Kimberlain
Association
Beilstein
The New Officers of the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
The club re elected its officers including President T M McFarland and First Vice President Heber McDowell. Board of Directors named C L Magee H Trenseh M Von Bonn horst and others. A building search for a club house was discussed and the Montour Way corner property was deemed best. The report was adopted and will be reviewed at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
T. M. McFarland
Heber McDowell
T. W. Baker
H. Grant
Ihn F. Ge
C. L. Magee
Gee
H. Trenseh
Jon BP Gee
M. von Bonnhorst
Robert
Swissvale Boy Killed Crossing Railroad Tracks
A Swissvale boy about six was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad train yesterday at noon while crossing the tracks on his way home from school. He attempted to retreat after seeing the train but was struck and died last night. He was the son of Alexander Downey, a well known resident of Swissvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Downey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Swissvale
John
Alexander Downey
Swi
Scale Committee Pushes Joint Wage Scale for Connellsville Cokers
The Scale Committee of coke workers led by William Rhodes and M. P. Kane issues a letter after a Scottdale meeting. It urges adoption of a sliding wage scale to avert strikes and lockouts and to stabilize regional production and profits. The Connellsville Courier reports weekly output at 105 815 tons and shipments at 6 425 cars.
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William Rhodes
M. P. Kane
D. A
K. of L
Connellsville
Scottdale
Bellsville
Thas
Srille Coke
Pinkerton
Eee
Sre
P. Kane
Scale W. Rhodes
Connellsville Courier
Coke Trade Review
Gommand Contianen 2
Otors
Miners Move to Uniform Wages Across Valleys
Joseph Maize, organizer of the Miners and Mine Laborers' Progressive Union, calls a convention for Monday January 14 in Monongahela City to unite mining rates in the Monongahela and Kanawha valleys. Delegates will form District No. 6, adopt a district constitution, set a shared scale, and enforce it via the union with a joint Indianapolis meeting planned for February. Kanawha miners and operators are to attend. river operators may join. Mine Secretaries urged to summon meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Maize
New Miners and Mine Laborers’ Progressive Union
Monongahela City
Monongahela
Kanawha
National Progressive Union
Indianapolis
Carnegie Firm Changes Stir Rumors and Name Shift
Reports claim Andrew Carnegie bought Henry Phipps Jr. out for 2 million dollars prompting hints of major changes at Carnegie Phipps Co. A firm member denies the sale while notices at Hartman Steel Works Beaver Falls announce Genege Phipps & Co. Limited replacing the old firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Phipps, Jr
Hartman Steel Company
Beaver Falls
Genege Phipps & Co., Limited
Metcrew
District meeting of D A 3 K of L to elect Master Workman
The annual meeting of D A 3 K of L will be held on the 16th inst. Four candidates Doyle Ross Hooper and Evans seek the Master Workman post as delegates decline from last year. Headquarters must be vacated by April 1 and the convention will decide future use. The order promises a livelier contest and stronger protection for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A
K. of L
Messrs
Doyle
Ross
Hooper
Evans
Eee Fon
Procteii Ve
Pittsburg Glaze Firms to Attend National Convention
Pittsburg window glass firms will send representatives to a national convention in Washington on Tuesday. The agenda includes price cuts in the West. The next day bottle manufacturers meet, followed by the annual Flint glass manufacturers convention on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Washington
West
Important meeting of coal operators in Monongahela House
An important meeting of coal operators in this section will be held in the parlors of the Monongahela House on Wednesday, January 9. The object of the meeting is to elect delegates to the joint convention of miners and operators at Indianapolis, February 5.
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Monongahela House
Indianapolis
Citizens' Committee May Endorse Best Men in Field
A meeting was held in the Hamilton building by a Citizens' Committee modeled after the defunct Committee of Seventy-six. Organizers reportedly sent circulars inviting participation to influence upcoming elections, aiming to back the best candidates regardless of politics. Details and officer names remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Committee of Seventy-six
Hamilton
Munich
John Dunlap
John B. Jackson
New York
Frew
Cable Road King Predicts Cable Power Over Electricity
Yerkes the cable car magnate and Chicago cable line president says electricity will not replace cable. He cites Pittsburgh motors as best today and notes Chicago's new 27 mile cable road replacing horse cars. He dismisses rumors of a three city consolidation.
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Yerkes
C. P. Yerkes
Northern and Western
Chicago
Union Depot
Limited
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Through Depth Assessments by City Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors faced a busy session with nearly 100 appeal filings. They plan to publish computations for valuable properties in the squares bounded by Smithfield Market Diamond and Virgin alleys and seek public and press input. They intend to fix a rate on through depths averaging 240 feet or 4000 dollars per foot front on principal streets.
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Smithfield
Market Streets
Randall Club Honors Fleming With Gold Headed Cane
At the Randall Club meeting President J Cresley Fleming received a gold headed ebony cane inscribed 1887 1889 President J Cresley Fleming from the Randall Club January 3 1889 The club also presented Recording Secretary John J McCaffrey with a gold headed umbrella Treasurer H T Morris and John J O Leary received inlaid silver umbrellas A Jacksons day celebration is planned January 8 at the club house with impromptu speeches and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
J. Cresley Fleming
Jackson
Equitable official assesses Harrison health
Dr. D B Shideler, examining physician for Equitable Life Insurance, visited the city on his way to New York. He recently examined President-elect Harrison and said the new president is in robust health and likely to live many years. Harrison now holds life insurance totaling $40,000 across several policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Shideler
Equitable Life Insurance Company
New York
Indiana
Harrison
Lawrenceville Democracy Sets January 22 Meeting Details
The Lawrenceville Democracy met in new club rooms at 4015 Butler Street to discuss their sow for January 22 in Imperial Hall. The Randall Club East End and the County Democracy have accepted the invitation. Messrs Degan Berger and Huffnagle were elected a finance committee for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville Democracy
Butler Street
Imperial Hall
Randall Club
East End
County Democracy
Messrs. Degan
Berger
Huffnagle
Not the Same Ashworth Says Liberty Street Merchant
William Ashworth of Liberty street told THE Dispatch that he is not the Ashworth implicated in a Tuesday night disorderly house incident on Second avenue where young McCann was badly injured.
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Ashworth
William Ashworth
Liberty Street
Dispatch Office
Torday
Second Avenue
Young McCann
New Garbage Furnace Test Near Sixteenth Street Bridge
A new garbage furnace on the Allegheny river bank above the Sixteenth Street Bridge was tested yesterday. The Bed of Health representatives attended and approved the test, and they will recommend city purchase of the furnace.
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Allegheny River
Sixteenth Street Bridge
Pittsburg Labor Leader Leaves for Washington
Rosset D. Layton of Pittsburg, member of the Knights of Labor Legislative Committee, departed yesterday for Washington. The government lands topic is slated for congressional consideration next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosset D. Layton
Pittsburg
Knights of Labor Legislative Committee
Congress
Abandoned Curve on Allegheny Valley near Coleman Station
The Allegheny Valley Railroad plans abandon the big curve at Coleman station and construct a straight line from Brilliantee to W Neneth curve near a mine. The change promises reduced delays and improved routing.
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Coleman Station
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Brilliantee
Baby found on Bluff Street steps near Frost residence
A healthy four week old male baby was found last evening about seven o'clock clutching a nursing bottle on the steps of 116 Bluff Street. Police notified, child taken to Homeopathic Hospital.
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Thomas Frost
Bluff Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Officers Installed at Catholic Mutual Benefit Branch
At a meeting of Branch No. 38 of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association held last night at Fetzer's Hall Butler and Main streets officers were installed. Louis A. Kelly Agape W Gardner Jr President J L Faith Vice President E A Secretary Cannod.
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The
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Fetzer
Butler
Main Streets
Org P
Louis A. Kelly
Agape W Gardner
D Jr
J. 1 Faith
E A
Cannod
Poor Board approves bills for Allegheny Poor Farm
The Finance Committee of the Allegheny Poor Board met last night and approved bills totaling 4745 35. There were 269 inmates at the Poor Farm, with 526 43 expended for outdoor costs.
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The
Allegheny Poor Board
Shot In The Hand In Beck's Run Hunting Incident
William Wallace of Becks Run sustained a severe hand injury when his gun discharged accidentally while hunting yesterday. Dr. Harding attended to the wounded man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace
Beck
Dr. Harding
Dan Dougherty Delivers Oratory Lecture at Lafayette Hall
A large Pittsburg audience heard Dan Dougherty lecture on oratory under Columbus Club auspices. The orator praised true passion in speech, warned against mere cleverness, and recalled Demosthenes and Cicero while critiquing modern preaching and printing’s impact on oratory. An informal Columbus Club reception followed.
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Grant Street
Pittsburg
Lafayette Hall
Columbus Club
Dan Dougherty
England
United States
Demosthenes
Cicero
Wm. Pitt
Pitt
Bolingbroke
Philadelphia
Dougherty
Thunder and Mars
House of Commons
Gladame
Patrick Henry
Sheridan
Garrick
Dunlevey
Daniel Dougherty
Pitts Burgers
Annual Meeting Elects Allegheny Hospital Officers
The medical staff of Allegheny General Hospital met last night in the building office to elect officers for the ensuing year. W. S. Foster was chosen president with Wm. S. ie as vice president and H. K. Ently as secretary and treasurer. Read About Lace Curtains on 2d Page. Our January sale at Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores offers flat price reductions.
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Allegheny Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
Foster
H. K. Ently
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Marvin's Cream Puffs Boast Light Flaky Texture
The note praises Marvin's cream puffs as delicious and light, claiming three puffs equal one ounce in weight.
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Marvin
Private Dalzell's Surprise Letters From Veterans
The Dispatch prints Private Dalzell's New Year gesture to veterans drawing inquiries. A letter to the editor discusses travel pay, furloughs from 1862 to 1864, back monthly pay and a $100 bounty, and requests guidance on a disputed auditor decision. The exchange shows veterans seeking clarity on service pay and allowances.
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Dalzell
Barrett
Corponreses
Sekuno
Lam Orien
Detroit
A. & Barrett
William Carr’s Property Rumor Denied by Attorney
Rumor claimed the late William Carr left most of his Point Breeze property to the city for a park. His attorney J M Kennedy denied the claim, stating Carr did not leave the property to the city and that it would be divided among his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carr
Mechanics’ National Bank
Point Breeze
Carr
J. M. Kennedy
Well Known Liquor Dealer Held on Illegal Sales Charge
A Braddock liquor dealer Ahymen Browarsky faced a hearing before Squire Holtzman on illegal liquor selling and was held to bail of $1,000 for a court hearing. He was fined $25 and costs for disorderly conduct based on December 24 testimony of street disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahymen Browarsky
Squire Holtzman
Braddock
Point Church Benefit Show by Saint Mary of Mercy group
The Total Abstinence Society at St. Mary of Mercy Church Point staged a long musical and literary entertainment last evening. Performers included Grace Miller Mary Cody Annie and Maggie McCabe Agnes and Michael McCormick H L Alland J B Murray Lizzie Malady with Mary McDermott as accompanist. Proceeds benefit the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Total Abstinence Society
St. Mary of Mercy Church
Grace Miller
Mary Cody
Annie
Maggie McCabe
Agnes
Michael McCormick
H. L. Alland
J. 8. Murray
Lizzie Malady
Mary McDermott
Will Forge Nationwide Rail Strike If Wages Push Remains
An unnamed engineer in Jeffersonville says a general strike on all roads could begin before March. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen members nationwide are reportedly preparing, citing dissatisfaction with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy dispute. They threaten 24 hours notice.
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Louisville
Jeffersonville
Brotherhood
Pullammens
Coun
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Builders months for Southside and Children's Hospital
A Pittsburg reader notes renewed charter talks for the Southside hospital and the Children's Hospital project. Dr. Halleck says progress is near within ten days with board meetings delayed by a death. About $70,000 exists, including $40,000 from Miss Jane Holmes, with sites to be chosen on cable lines or the Pennsylvania Railroad for accessibility and sanitary needs. The Board includes Judge Acheson and Dr. Halleck. The asylum location remains unsettled while the blind school awaits action.
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Pittsburg
Dispatch
Southside
Old Chronicle
Children’s Hospital
William E. Halleck
East End
Jane Holmes
The
Judge Acheson
S. S. Marvin
E. M. Ferguson
George M. Laughlin
W. J. Holland
Mary Dawson
C. ©. Beggs
G. W. Guthrie
F. Lemoyne
Central business space for rent in DisPateux building
To let in the new DisPateux building at 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street for business use. Rooms of all sizes available with elevator service prompt janitor service steam heat electric lighting ventilation and sea air. Apply at Drs PATCH new building Diamond Street.
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DisPateux
Diamond Street
Drs- Patch
New Building
Marvin's Orange Blossom soda crack er advertisement
An advertising blurb promotes a new Orange Blossom soda cracker claiming lingering sweetness from wheat grain. The copy notes grocers stock the product and urges readers to try it.
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Marvin
Tursu
Boy Struck on Rail Line Loses Leg in West Newton
Hubert Luneerman aged 12 was on the Baltimore and Ohio track at West Newton station when struck by an accommodation train. His leg was crushed and amputated after being taken to West Penn Hospital. The boy lives with his parents in West Newton.
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Hubert Luneerman
Baltimore and Ohio
West Newton
West Penn Hospital
New Rosalia Flour Ad by Whitmyre Co Sparks Branding
Whitmyre & Co promotes Rosalia flour on Thirty-eighth Street and Allegheny Valley Railroad. Claims black silk textile ties alongside flour and advertises a price range from 150 to percent per yard, asserting superior quality and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalia
Whitmyre & Co
Thirty-eighth Street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Local items condensed note various city happenings
Mrs Cain of Allegheny reports desertion against her husband to Mayor Pearson. A J Neeley chosen chief marshal for Allegheny Jr C U A M parade Feb 22. Joseph L Gascorse of Lawrenceville dies at 8448 Liberty Ave. A small fire on the Federal Street extension plank road area alarms box 273. George McCandless, 77, dies. founder of St James Episcopal Church. John Duffy dies after ingesting poison night before. Bremingham M CovUsers hosts Mechanics fair on the Southside. Councils seek two gavels, boosting attendance. A H Patterson cashes gold headed cane from Knights of Golden Eagle. Wilkinsburg Gas plans second well. direction unknown. Resignation chatter about Chief Wier remains unmaterialized. Florence M Huntington and Mae William M Biddle wed at Trinity Church. reception at Siles A Mr. and Mrs Bridle plan Eastern trip before remaining in city.
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Cain
Allegheny
Pearson
A.J. Neeley
Joseph L. Gascorse
Lawrenceville
Liberty Avenue
John Swan
Federal Street
Ree
George McCandless
St. James Episcopal Church
Bremingham M CovUsers
Mechanics’ Fair
A. H. Patterson
Duquesne Bank
A. H. Patterson Lodge
Knights of Golden Eagle
Kase Morrow
Wier
Roger O'Mara
Inspector McAloose
City Hall
Florence M. Huntington
Mae William M. Biddle
Trinity Clurch
Samuel Maxwell
Siles
Bridle
Fleming Bros Pills Advertised By Pittsburg Firm
An old promotional note from Fleming Bros of Pittsburgh promotes McLane's Celebrated Liver Pills. The notice asserts the pills cure sick headache biliousness and liver complaints and urges readers to ensure the wrapper bears Fleming Bros Pittsburg Pa. confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Fleming Bros
Gentienens
of McLane
Henry Winkle
Oating Bros
Pittsb
Uae
McLane
Pittsburg
Oil Producer D. D. Yates Heads East as Notables Travel
D. D. Yates of Franklin departed on the Eastern express to Philadelphia. Charles R Lambing of Washington and J H Wilson of Clarion are registered at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Master Benchem Horne travels to Princeton College for studies. J M Kennedy and his son John report a magnet meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Yates
Franklin
Philadelphia
Eastern Express
Charles R Lambing
Washington
J. H. Wilson
Clarion
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Benchem Horne
Jobh
Princeton College
Will Foish
Yard Sale Prices Slash Old Stock
A sale offers fabric by the yard at 15 dollars per yard, with former prices from two dollars up to many dollars per yard. The stock includes short lengths for panels and full pieces, conveying a clearance of remaining fabric lengths.
Silk and Dress Fabric Lots Offered at Low Prices
One lot of India silks and dress patterns offered at 3 cents per yard. One lot extra fine Bengalines Sand 7s cents per yard reduced from 1 and 223 dollars. One lot richly colored changeable Faille Silks at 1 dollar, previously 150. One lot colored satin Rhadames in Gros de Londres, Pean de Soies and Failles, high colors, 1 dollar from 2 months and 80 dollars per yard. One lot of all silk Moires in colors, 50 cents, suitable for fancy ball dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Cent Counter Sale Of French Cashmeres And Wool Cloths
A cent counter sale lists one lot inch French cashmeres at 58 cents and other fabrics including imported fancy stripes, line all wool, moire, silk warp Henrietta cloths, and black goods. Various wool serges, camel hair, cashmeres, and beaver and kersey cloakings are all reduced for the season.
Bargains in Winter Garments Across Cloak Department
In the cloak room shoppers find Sasa Striped and Plaid Cloth Uisters and Newmarkets at 10 dollars as best value. One lot of Plush Mantles priced 15 dollars each. Fine eaves cloth jackets and black cloth jackets offered alongside children's cloak department coats for 10 to 14 year olds. Winter garments to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasa
Newmarkets
Children's Cloak Department
Bargains on Wool and Linen Goods Across Men and Women
Readable listing highlights savings on Merino and Pure Wool garments for men and Ladies' Ribbed Wool Vests and Drawers in white and colors. Includes Merino and Natural Wool Underwear, Children's Union Suits, Flannel, Table Linen, and Carriage and Traveling Rugs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
City
Bunter
Pitesberg
Water Commissioners
Board of Health
Board of Assessors
Siberiff
Pittsre
Charities, Public Works and Safety
Hunter
Ian
Lockie Hotel
Gilliford
Common Council
Dahlinger
Charter Committee
Kennedy
Steffen
Errs
Allegheny Councils
Temperance Societies
Elijah
J. ¥. Beilstein
Drak Sre
Ebrnarr
E. W. Halforp
Carnegie
Henry Phipps
Hartman Steel Co
Knights of Labor
Coal Operators’ Meeting
A Citizens’ Movement
Yeaterday— Tits Pinos
Board of
OF Sound Health
President Harrison
WIT
Private Dalzell
Adrian, Mich
D. M. Dalzell
Music and Literature
Point Church
the Children's Hospital
Huevus & Hacks
Mwfsa
John Duffy
Third Avenue
Homeopathic
Wilkinsburg Gas Company
Wilkinsburg
Montana
Helena
T. T. Ty
Thompson Brothers
Thompson Bros
J. M. Kennedy, Esq
John Repoe
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Thor
Conuntar
Gros de Londres
Horne & CO
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