Treason Trials Loom In German Court Scandals
March 15 report notes trials for high treason have resurfaced under William I. A noblewoman Frau Pommel faces charges based on a discharged servant Schmidt claiming disparaging remarks about the Kaiser. Prosecution is vigorous yet questioned for justice, amid broader court scandals and tax policy quarrels involving Miquel and the Prussian magnates.
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Beertrx
William
Schmidt
von Pommel
Frau Pommel
Depopulated Acres and State Forestation Policy
Pernix March 15 The Baden Government loses standing as it buys small farms causing peasant depopulation of the Black Forest Six peasant schools closed this year as 150 well to do families move to new homes The prospect of Fauldenherst near Bean fort being bought will scatter prosperous villagers whose wealth rests on forest land.
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Pernix
Tin
Iime
Black Forest
Fauldenherst
Beanfort
AMERICAN STATIONS AND DUSLAP'S CASE
Brewis reports that next week’s debates on navy estimates may attack the Marine Department for neglecting East and West American stations. East Station had one cruiser for four years, now recalled. West Station lacking German flag presence for five years due to African service. German navy protection of German trade worldwide cited. potential withholding of supplies until assurances of proper American station oversight.
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Brewis
Marine Department
Germany
Maybrick Case Reopen Preparations Advance
Preparations to reopen the Maybrick case proceed rapidly. No action for six weeks as Baroness Von Stejne returns to England. Mrs Maybrick to be moved from Woking to Aylesbury prison. Woking to be used by the War Office for barracks.
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Lospex. Manarch
Maybrick
Baroness von Ste Jne
England
Woking
Aylesbury
War Office
Gullible Germans Targeted by Cable Company Scheme
Bern March 15. A Berlin detective warns Confederat e green backs are valued in Germany and a noted international chevalier in the cable industry is able to dispose of them in large quantities among unsophisticated people. He says at least 100000 marks are raised annually between the Khype and unnamed venues.
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Bern
Germany
Berlin
Old Notes Highlighted by Hotel Bill in Belgium
A man was recently apprehended in Belgium for paying his hotel bill with a fifty dollar bill. The incident reveals how Germans, particularly middle class, attach exaggerated value to U.S. currency.
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Oearu
Belgium
Parnell Dismisses Criticism Over House Absence
In Galway on March 15 Mr. Parnell told a Dunlap reporter he is pleased by American sympathy for Ireland’s right to choose its leader. He denied leaving the House during Thursday’s Irish distress debate to visit Mrs. O Shea and called reports of a fight between Irish party sections false.
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GaLway
Parnell
New York
Gladstone
Ireland
Parnel
Sod
House of Commons
McCarthy
Sexton
Paris Dispatch Supposes German Emperor’s Stand on Alsace-Lorraine Decree
A London Times Berlin dispatch claiming to quote Emperor William states he rejected ideas of reconciliation and aimed to reassert German dignity after critics called actions weak. The message says the Empress Frederick’s Paris visit sparked misreadings and months of hostility, with combatants’ courtesy framed as a prelude to battle.
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Paris
London Times
Berlin
William
Frederick
A Friend of the North Says Jerome Napoleon Favored Union
Paris March 15 Hon J Bigelow ex United States Minister to France said Prince Jerome Napoleon now dying in Rome was a friend of the North He recalled Prince Napoleon opposing the Mexican expedition and supporting the North praising his influence in diplomacy and the collapse of the Mexican venture
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Paris
Hon
J. Bigelow
United States
France
Jerome Napoleon
Rome
Mr. Bigelow
Napoleon
Palais Royal
Washington
Bonaparte
Broken Heads at Newry Anti-Parnellite Meeting
At an anti-Parnellite gathering in Newry on March 15 disorder broke out as Parnellite supporters clashed with opponents over denunciatory resolutions. Police and clergy intervention followed with reports of fighting and threats to withhold sacraments from Parnell supporters if the campaign continued.
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Oas.is
Newry
Parnell
Father McOscar
Spain Drafts Commerce Treaty Plan With America
The Spanish Foreign and Colonial ministers have drafted a scheme for a treaty of commerce with the United States in response to Washington’s proposals. Premier De Castillo will review the plan before it is sent to Mr. Blaine, with a goal to expedite negotiations.
France May Hold Aloof If Demands Are Refused
Paris March 15 France may not attend the Chicago Exhibition if its demands are refused. The Chamber of Deputies has appointed a committee to study participation yet this does not mean France will be represented. France greeted the U S invitation but insists on conditions that could block participation.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Chicago
France
United States
Trade mark protection cited as barrier to French interests
An interview quotes a leading committee member warning that without U S Congress protection for French trade marks the Chamber will likely not fund efforts. The question of trade marks is described as a major obstacle to France's interests and success in Chicago.
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France
Chicago
United_ States Congress
New Chilean Warships Blocked at Toulon
Paris broadcast that the French government refused Chilean revolutionists' demand to allow the warships recently completed at Toulon and bound for Balmaceda's service to depart the port.
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Paris
Toulon
Balmaceda
Death of Windthorst Praised by Pope in Memorial Letter
On March 3 the Pope awarded Dr. Windthorst the grand cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great and on March 15 he sent a memorial letter praising the genius and virtues of the deceased leader.
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Dr. Windthorst
Order of St. Gregory the Great
Eader
Time for retaliation on meat inspection law
Secretary Rusk rejects German claims that US sanitary measures are insufficient. He defends the latest meat inspection law as the most thorough, assuring ante mortem and post mortem checks plus microscopic tests of hog products. He says German claims amount to deliberate ignorance and demand redress under US law.
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Washington
Rusk
von Boetticher
Reichstag
United States
Dr. von Boettcher
Boston man's will found in trousers in New York
A New York man Perry Ansorg turned in old trousers found on One Hundred and Sixteenth Street near Third Avenue. In the pockets is the will of Michael Donlon of Boston and a bill of sale to Donlon by the New England Trust Company for a Boston plot on Carolina Avenue. Donlon leaves about 2000 pounds in special bequests and his Boston residence on Franklin Place and a double dwelling on Washington Street to his wife Ann. The will bears Donlon's mark and a probate stamp dated July 15 1890. Enaietet's signature resembles George Royal.
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New York
Perry Ansorg
One Hundred and Sixteenth Street
Third
Franklin Place
Washington Street
Ann
Michael Donlon
Enaietet
George ‘Oyal
Parnell Envoys Speak On Ireland and Parnellites Plan
Dublin delegates aboard the steamship Etruria address New York supporters. O Kelly defends Irish self rule, cites minimal McCarthy opposition outside small districts, and predicts McCarthy losses in a general election. Parnellites plan Cooper Union meeting and city visits to campaign across the U.S. and Canada.
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Dispator
New York
Etruria
M. P
Parnell
O’connor
O'Kelly
Redmund
Harrison
Dr. O'Neill
Ireland
Mr. O'Kelly
Cable
McCarthy
O'Reily
Paris
Parne
Parnellites
Cooper Union
Canada
Italy in Arms to Italy international question
The article comments on the international question of Italy and expresses hope that the Italian foreign office will fulfill its duty. It frames the issue as a matter of national responsibility and urges prudent action to protect national interests.
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Italy
Bitter Italian Reaction Thrills Kansas City Community
Italians in Kansas City gathered at the Italian Consul office after reading New Orleans tragedy accounts. Consul Fedeli declined to reveal telegram contents but noted strong Italian demand for government action and American reparations. Barsotti of Il Progresso Italo Americano sought a statement on the incident.
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Kansas City
New Orleans
Jerome Fedeli
Carlo Barsotti
New York
Il Progresso Italo Americano
Capitalistic Anarchism in Labor Assembly Resolution
At a Trades and Labor Assembly meeting Socialist mayoral candidate Tommy Morgan proposed a resolution after three hours of debate. It denounces violent suppression of labor and calls for the same harsh punishment for alleged murderers among business and public leaders as is meted out to workers, warning against capitalistic anarchism if the law is not evenly applied.
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CuxicaGco
Trades and Labor Assembly
Tommy Morgan
New Orleans
The Root of the Evil
March 15. A News comment on lynching Italians in New Orleans argues corruption is the root of the evil. It states Americans are patient yet swift to revenge and that the Italian murderers’ gold is key to uncovering guilt.
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Loxponx
New Orleans
Traly
America
Experts of the cue gather for Pittsburg billiard tourney
President J P O Neill opposes Galvin's release as Philadelphia players McLaughlin Burris and Cline arrive at Monongahela House to join the Central Rink billiard tournament set to begin at eight. Local figures including Bosbart Walker and referee Law Shaw prepare for a week of matches with Mrs Shaw among attendees.
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Messrs
McLaughlin
Burris
Cline
Philadelphia
Monongahela House
Bushart
Pittsburg
Schaefer
Chicago
Carter
Ives
Tam
Sloxgon
Meyers
Jake Schaefer Signals Plans For World Billiards Title
Cincinnati March 134 Jake Schaefer the world champion billiardist says he will travel to New York to play Siosson for the world title if expenses are covered. If not allowed he will instead meet Slosson in a match game for 1000 to 3000 dollars, winner takes all and pays expenses. He also plans a tournament with at least four entries and a 250 entry fee, winner takes the prize and the world championship emblem. He has arranged with Sin for a match for Frank Ives to play Slowson in a 14 to 18 balk line game for 500 dollars a side in New York within 3 to 60 days.
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George Siosson
Cincinnati
Jake Schaefer
New York
Siosson
Slosson
Schaefer
Sin
Brunswick-Halke-Collender
Frank Ives
Slowson
Immediate Action Urged Over New Orleans Murders in Milwaukee
About 500 Italians in Milwaukee joined in vigorous denunciations at several gatherings today. Telegrams were sent to Washington and New York demanding immediate action to secure reparation for the New Orleans murders.
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Milwaukee
New Orleans
Wallishington
New York
Disgrace to the Country Signor Breganze to Raise Issue
Rome reports the Riforma denounces the New Orleans lynching as an outrage and a disgrace to the United States. Signor Breganze will interpellate the Government in Parliament regarding the affair.
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Rome
Riforma
New Orleans
United States
Signor Breganze
Demand for Light Prompts Ward Meeting on Butler Street
Citizens of the Eighteenth ward along Butler street beyond Fifty-first street demand action over the lack of street lighting. They note light exists south of Fifty-first street to the Sharpsburg bridge and say police struggle to patrol unlit beats. A meeting is planned for Tuesday night to address the issue.
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Eighteenth Ward
Butler Street
Fifty-first Street
Fifty-first
Sharpsburg Bridge
Connecticut House aims to pass Judson bill Tuesday
Hartrorp reports Ben ton says the House will approve the Judson bill Tuesday and send it to the Senate, then recess two weeks. He doubts Senate action, hoping possibly for approval or alternative settlement. Dem Senators expect rejection. if bills fail, adjourn sine die with many court vacancies likely to cause confusion.
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Hartrorp
Benton
Republican State Central Committee
House
Senate
Connecticut
Fire devastates St James Church and adjacent McLennan flats
Syracuse report details a morning fire at St James Episcopal Church that destroyed the church and the McLennan flats next door. Two Curtin sisters escaped down ladders after all exits were blocked. The Standard Ware Co on the ground floor suffered a heavy loss. Estimated total Syracuse fire losses in the last 24 hours exceed 1 million dollars.
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Syracuse
St. James’ Episcopal
MecLennan
2. B. McLennan
McLennan
McLeonan
Betting On His Life In A Las Vegas Saloon
A few years ago a Las Vegas saloon gunfire left a man mortally wounded as gambling thrived. A gambler shouted a bet of thirty to forty dollars that the wounded man would die within five minutes, and the crowd offered no challenge.
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Las Vegas
McAleer Signs with Cleveland League Club
Yournastows reports that Jimmie McAleer center fielder signs with the Cleveland League club after a circuit of contracts and team changes last season. He trained well over winter and remains in excellent condition.
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Dispatch
Yournastows
Jimmie McAleer
Cleveland Players
al Johnson
Johnson
Cincinnati
McAleer
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Jobuseh
von der Ahe
Cleveland
Weather Bulletin Describes Cold Wave East Of Mississippi
Special weather bulletin notes high pressure across the country east of the Mississippi with a cold wave centered over the Mid Atlantic. Temperatures ranged from 10 to below freezing from Georgia to Maine, near freezing in Ohio and Mississippi valleys, and warm west of the river. Forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions today and Tuesday.
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Mississippi River
Middle Atlantic
Faust
Georgia
Maine
Oho
Mississippi
Montana
Dakotas
South Atlantic
Miny
Rumors Over Galvin Release Stir Pittsburg Club
Local rumors claim Old Sport Galvin may be released by the club. President O Neill denies the talks, saying Galvin will be on the team. Officials say a local team arrangement should be made as the season approaches.
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Galvin
O'Neill
Jimmy
Pittsburg
Winter Resort Travel From East to West Highlights
A party yesterday rode the Union Pacific toward the West for San Diego with Rev. W F Hamilton his wife and other travelers from Washington Greensburg and Uniontown. The Pacific coast season is at its peak with many Eastern visitors spending winter in Southern California as Florida remains a popular alternative and many households alternate winters between the East and West.
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San Diego
San Francisco
Portland
W. F. Hamilton
Washinton
Margaret Woods
Greensburg
Beeson
Jennie
General Bailey
Uniontown
Pacific Coast
California
Florida
British Steamer Curlew Sinks in New York Harbor
The British steamer Curlew sank at pier 6, East River, in New York City today after a sea cock on the side was left open. The small mail-carrying vessel had operated between Nova Scotia ports and Newfoundland until recently.
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New York
Curlew
East River
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
A Wedding Marred By Bigamy Charge In Ottawa
Fred W. Hall of Cleveland and Miss Katie Warren wed in Ottawa. During the wedding supper Hall denied a second marriage but was charged with having a wife in England. He admitted a prior marriage, then vanished with the ring returned. authorities plan to annul the union.
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Ottawa
Fred W. Hall
Cleveland
Katie Warren
Hall
England
Advertising by post cards for theater and books in England
A new advertising method being tested in England involves sending post cards that recommend a play book or picture. The scheme aims to reach the recipient as well as the postman and servant who handle the card. A Times reader reports receiving a letter urging attendance at the theater dated February 20 1891.
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England
Times
Guatemalan Government Buys Artillery Mules
Galveston March 115 The Guatemalan government is buying artillery mules in Galveston. Dispatches say there is no reason to talk of war, though Salvador shows distrust of other Central American states. President Barillas is promoting agriculture and commerce as a sure preventive of war.
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Galveston
Tex
Salvador
Barillas
General E B Fowler's Brooklyn Residence Fire Tragedy
General E B Fowlers Brooklyn home burned in the morning fire and his son William aged 22 perished. The rest of the family were rescued after a difficult effort. Loss to building and furniture totaled 80000 dollars.
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E. B. Fowler
Brooklyn
New York
William
Son of Menkin Arrives to Claim Father Rites in Cleveland
The son of Charlies J. Menkin, who died Saturday at the Red Lion Hotel, arrived in the city to claim the body. Funeral Director George A. Smith will ship the remains to Cleveland Ohio for interment, with expenses to be borne by the Duquesne Kennel Club as Menkin had come to exhibit his dogs at their show.
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Charlies J. Menkin
Red Lion
George A. Smith
Cleveland
Duquesne Kennel Club
Mr. Menkin
Special Telegrams Show River Levels and Weather
Telegraph notices report Morgan towns river at 4 feet 2 inches and falling, cloudy and cold with two flags. Wannen River at 4.5 feet and falling, fair and cold. Cascresati River at 4 feet 7 inches rising, cloudy. Louisville River falling with 19 feet in canal, 16 feet at falls, and 41 feet of locks.
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Dirpatcts
MorGantows
Clondy
Wannen
Cascresati
Louisville
Old Couple Burned To Death In Rockwood Home
In Rockwood on March 15 Owen Garry and his elderly wife died in a morning fire at their residence. A passing stranger heard screams but rescuers arrived too late. the couple perished from severe burns believed caused by a match lit by the woman for a drink.
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Rock Word
Itn
Owen Garry
Sporting Notes and Boxing News from Sporting Times
A collage of sports notes notes include Fred Carroll photo, Joe McAdliffe challenging Kilrain, Bucklet linked to New York era, public opinion on Al Johnson selling baseball interests, Joe Malvey past theft, 900+ horses in Washington racing, Hexey Gronok turns to cycling, Palwer ONeills whiskers, unknown vs Harlem final wrestling deposit, Thomas as Brooklyn candidate, Cal McCarthy vs George Dixon at Troy, Louisville pool-room decision upholds horse racing not chance, Hecker and Chadwick praise, Lamar Yale Princeton football incident.
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Fred Carroll
Joe McAdliffe
Kilrain
Bucklet
al Johnson
Joe Malvey
Washington Lark Uigs
Hexey Gronok
Bermudas
Palwer O'Neill
O'Neill
Cantor
Brooklyn
Cal McCarthy
George Dixon
Troy
Louisville
Thompson
Spe«Hing
Gur Hecker
Henry Chadwick
Louisvilles
Utshores
IMM
League
American Association
Lovinville
Pittsbarge
Lamar
Yale-Princeton
Yale
Sunday’s Sad Trio in Two Cities Reported
Three accidents were logged in two cities yesterday. One proved fatal as 24 year old Thomas Hawilton died instantly in an elevator shaft accident at Jones and Lauchlin’s furnace in Frankstown. Married, he lived on Bibelow Street with his wife. An inquest is planned. A police officer named Frank Loder slipped on ice on Buler Street and fractured his leg. James Miller, walking on Twelfth Street, also suffered a broken right leg.
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Hawmilton
Thomas Hawiiton
Jones & Lauchlin's
Frankstown
Birelow Street
Looer
Frank Loder
Buler Street
Orday
Minten
Twelfth Street
James Miller
Jas
Joe M Masters Gone Again
Joseph McMasters and his nephew Harry Mec Masters fled from East Diamond street Allegheny about age eighteen. They reportedly took some money and may have gone to Chicago. This is the second escape for Joe McMasters whose father once drew the river for two days after the boy threatened self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McMasters
East Diamond Street
Allegheny
Joseph
Harry Mec- Masters
Chicago
Joe McMasters
Death of Frank Fehr City Brewery owner in Louisville
Frank Fehr, owner of the City Brewery and among Louisville’s wealthiest, died today after a ten day illness from pneumonia complicated by diabetes. A native of Alsace, he had lived in Louisville 27 years and rose from obscurity through inventive genius and executive skill. He was known for his liberality to employees and recently promoted several into partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Frank Fehr
City
Alsace
James Mullen Funeral Notice in Pittsburgh
James Mullen aged 60 dies at home on Beaten Gees and Schafer street Thirteenth ward Pittsburg March 16 19 7 Funeral arrangements to follow in notices to be announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Ormer Beaten Gees and Schafer Street
Thirteenth Ward
Pittsburg
James Mullen
Soden Pastilles Endorsed by European Authorities
Sir Morrell Mackenzie and Prof. Koch, Europe’s top authorities, recommend the Soden Pastilles for threat, lung and catarrhal diseases. Soden Mineral Tradhes claim relief for coughs colds asthma bronchial catarrh and other threat troubles where others fail. Genuine boxes bear their endorsement and price is 50 cents.
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Sir Morrell Mackenzie
Prof
Koch
Europe
Sir Morrell Mackensie
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Maurice Steiner
SAS
Kateer
Herriquel
Liberal Party
Frankfurth
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DY Duslap
Shea
JHY Dunlap's Cable Company
Spain
Windthorst
Boston
New York Bay
Mr. O’kelly
Behal
Thanikos
The
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J. P.o'neill
Jake
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
W. H. Hooker & Co
West Broadway
Wartembere
Harvard
Vania
West
Farr
Excert
Connecticut Middle
McLennan Flats
M'Aleer
Special Weather Bulletin
New York Harbor
Menkin
Joe M'Masters
Daniel Madigan
BL Winterbaum
Jacon Exer
Twenty Third Ward
Tiosa Mosewalter
F. Wickam
East End
Michael Drevion
Charles Arkes
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Scott
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Ecade
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