Fitzsimmons Case and Bouffe of Robbers in Homestead
A sprawling report details Frederick Fitzsimmons and a large organized gang spanning several states. Detectives pursue leads around Homestead while focusing on Fitzsimmons and his associates, with arrests expected. background covers his early life, robberies in Brockville, and a $1000 transfer to his brother as partial atonement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkinson
Perkins
Beltzhoover
Homestead
Fitsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Bull Row
Clarks
Fitcammons
Sinbad
Brockville
Frederick Fitzsimmons
Toronto
Pittsizomens
Robert Fitzsimmons
Fred Fitsimmons
Narrow Escape at O'Brien Folly Wells in Chartier
Owners of the Folly wells at Chartier faced a dangerous incident as a torpedo charge near Well No 5 nearly detonated. Workers lowered tools within three feet of the device and withdrew when alarms sounded. The shooter then reactivated the charge safely, preventing a catastrophic explosion and preserving the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Mr. O'Brien
Chartier
Lini Dak
Toey
Barge Accident Ends In Tragic Rescue
Timothy McCune intoxicated walked onto a barge at the foot of Sixteenth street and fell into the river. James Nolan a millman saved McCune but froze in the effort, drowning in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy McCune
Sixteenth Street
James Nolan
McCune
Shareholders Move Against Columbia Iron and Sel Company
A New York dispatch reports two attachments against the Columbia Iron and Steel Company of Pittsburg for 11757 in favor of Alfred H Neal and Reese T Neal and 4505 in favor of H Whittemore. Attachments served on New York agents at 51 Fulton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Iron and Sel Company
New York
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburg
Alfred H
Reese T. Neal
H. Whittemore
Fulton Street
E. M. Butz
Arch Street
Ailerheony
Bote
Christian Zeager
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Messra
Neal
Concen
Buhl
Allegheny
Messrs
Neal and
Ruiz
London
E. M. Katz
Moething
Westinghouse Machine and Manufacturing Company
Averie
A. H. Neal
Liberty Avenue
R. T
Lake Erft
Southside Butchers Reject New Market House Plan
Marketmaster McDonald says no new Southside Market House will be built. He reports workers are clearing debris and expect to reopen the current market by Saturday, with stands replaced once washed. Some butchers at a meeting agreed to remain in their old stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Southside
Postoffice Good Friday Rules Outline Carrying Schedule
On Good Friday the post office operates with altered deliveries. Six trip carriers make three deliveries at 7 9 and 11 o clock a m. Three trip carriers deliver twice at 9 and 10 30 a m. Mails are received and dispatched as usual. One stamp window opens until noon then stamps sold at general delivery all day and night. Money order and registry offices closed all day.
Tell Tale Bonds and Freeport Robber Suspect Arrested
John Moones, linked to the Freeport bank robbery, is under arrest in Wheeling. Police report he possessed a five dollar United States bond matching stolen bonds from Freeport. Mooney, famed for bold crimes, is also wanted in Athens Ohio and Wellsbury Virginia for similar offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moones
Freeport Bank
Wheeling
McAleese
Delbragee
Mooney
Athtabola
Wellsbury
Inspector McAleese
Freeport
Famed Carson Street Shop Uses Electric Coop In Easter Display
A well known Carson street merchant brightens Easter by turning a shop window into a chicken coop. Chickens wander amid shavings as electric lights glow late into the night. The display echoes a farmer’s tale of hens laying eggs with prices rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Street
Pennsy Officials Travel East for Capital Matters
A group of Pennsy officials left for Harrisburg and Philadelphia in private cars. Auditor John W. Renner General Counsel J T Brooks and other officers traveled separately to address business affecting the railroad in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
John W. Renner
J. T. Brooks
Harrisburg
No.4
James Wood
William Stewart
Messrs
Dennison
Gray
Philadelpha
Philadelphia
Harrisburo
Mrs Sarah Pearson Dies at 73 Mother of Allegheny Ex Mayor
Mrs Sarah Pearson, aged 73 and widow of Richard P Pearson, died last evening at 201 Arch Street. She was mother to Ex Mayor Pearson of Allegheny and three sons John George, and the Ex Mayor, and two daughters both married. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Sarah Pearson
Pearson
Arch Street
Richard P. Pearson
John
George
Indianapolis
Foth
Strange signs and signs of language in quirky ads
A playful note on grammar errors found in street signs and home made ads. Examples include a liberty dress dealer selling a “Patient lady's kitchen cabinett” and other misspellings such as “Not long Se seller nae as Seen” and “flexible-backed teachers” suggesting humorous, anachronistic wordings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Drest
Grip Still Raging and Public Treated by Old Physician
The influenza like the plague grips the city area though sun may ease it. A Russian coal miner John Roffver of Possum Hollow died by suicide amid the outbreak. Doctors and druggists report heavy quinine sales and a Physician's unnamed remedy Progrip prompts varied reactions. Schools and banks suffer absenteeism. several local officials and workers fall ill. Deaths rise with 47 reported to the Bureau of Health by four pm, including meningitis cases. two deaths and more cases of cerebro spinal meningitis emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
John Roffver
Possum Hollow
Old Indies
Johnston’s
Torrence’s
Flemings
MecKennan
McKennan
Roghif
Thomas Nuttridge
Nuttridge House
Diamond Street
Bridget Charity
Schlosser
Fry
Carson Street
Bureau of Health
Oliver Capps
Peon Avenue
Percy McGrew
Fifth Avenue
Albert McClain
Bedford Avenue
Astronomer Brashear Recovers From Grave Illness
Prof. John A. Brashear of Allegheny narrowly escaped death after a severe grip. He lay ill for two days, then his physician Dr Hazard reported he had recovered enough to be out of immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Brashear
Allegheny
Ife
Hazzard
Examining Ballot Boxes in Craig-Stewart Election Contest
The Craig-Stewart contest for the Twenty fourth district seat in Congress was further heard by Attorney Andrew Fisher at No 161 Fifth Avenue. It concerns examination of ballot boxes and reveals widespread ignorance of the election law among boards, a situation the piece likens to a Westminster Confession of Faith versus Arminianism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig-Stewart
Congress
Twenty-fourth
Andrew Fisher
Fifth Avenue
Italian Women Face Theft Charge Over Coal at Torrens
Gustine Borlingi and Victoria Borlingi appeared before Alderman Hyndman after being accused by Special Agent Hampion Hoechton of stealing coal from Torrens station yards. They were fined $10 each and ordered to pay coats as punishment for the attempted assault on brakemen. one woman drew a knife at arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine Borlingi
Victoria Borlingi
Hyndman
Torrens Station
Hampion Hoechton
Pennsylvanium Railroad
Houghton
CAPTAIN GRAY INTEREST IN PARK & CO SALE ORDERED
In Orphans Court James J Donnell J Painter Jr William G Park and David Park executors seek permission to sell the late Captain Gray's stake in Park and Co iron manufacturers The court appraised the interest at 66817000 and ordered three weeks of publication with a return set for April 18 Proceedings concern proposed sale to heirs and executors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
James J. Donnell
J. Painter, Jr
William G. Park
David &. Park
Ff. C. Gray
Park & Co
Gray
Myer Gallinger Yoder Building Details
The notice specifies the Myer Gallinger Yoder law building located at the corner of Fifth and Wylie avenues with Telephone 1707. It instructs to take the elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder Law Building
Fifth and
Wylie Avenues
Convict Road Labor Advocated in Allegheny Workhouse Report
The twenty first annual Allegheny County Workhouse report for 1890 notes higher prisoner counts with lower costs, gains in cooperage and broom production, and strong support for using inmate labor on public roads. It cites tests on road making, earnings of 47855.65, expenses of 36280.4, and 11 deaths with medical and religious staff urging more reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Allegheny County
Waila
Workhouse
G. M. Kelly
Lagrippe
Henderson
Milwaukee Aldermen Tour Pittsburg Lighting Standards
A Milwaukee Board of Aldermen committee visited Pittsburg on a lighting tour. Members C Lorenz John Guerin James Horan E G Cowdry and Frank Niezorowski examined streetlamps and city lighting, hearing a fuel gas firm claim it could light Milwaukee cheaper. They noted extensive lower city illumination and questioned reliance on coal gas and electricity, possibly undermining the fuel company's bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Milwaukee
Wis
C. Lorenz
John Guerin
James Horan
E. G. Cowdry
Frank Niezorowski
Pittsburg
Allegheny appoints new officers for April start
Allegheny department heads near completing appointee lists with readiness targeted by Saturday. Henry Muth of the Sixth ward is named Superintendent of Police by Chief Murphy. Muth is a 51 year old clerk in the Internal Revenue Collector’s office. Mayor Wyman’s stance on the appropriation ordinance remains unsettled. a veto could send the measure back to the old Councils with uncertain passage by late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Murphy
Department of Public Safety
Henry Muth
Sixth
Internal Revenue Collector
Wyman
Robbery in Alley Seizes Englishman Watch Held Near Second Avenue
Joseph Brittain, an Englishman, was assaulted in an alley off Second Avenue near Yellow Row last night and robbed of a gold watch and money. Detectives arrested William Cromley of Tiffin, Ohio, who confessed to the robbery after the watch was found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brittain
Second Avenue
Yellow Row
Brittain
Robinson
Fitzgerald
William Cromley
Tiffin, O
Cromley
Cenpe Station
Robry
Birmingham and Pleasant Valley Cars to Ken on the Same Trolley
The Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company completed use of the Pleasant Valley line trolley wire from Fifth to Seventh avenues on Smithfield street. Wires were tightened and motors to be installed once trucks arrive, with operation expected soon. Crews connected the track on the new Smithfield Street bridge, and cars are to run in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Birmingham Traction Company
Pleasant Valley Line
Fifth Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Smithfield Street
Birmingham Line
Smithfield Street Bridge
Police Roundup Murders and Misdeeds Appear in Local Notice
A string of police notices reports Ipa Johnston 17 at Soho Street near Fifth Avenue for beating her sister. Albert Teslock arrested at Union Station on bank book thefts including 75 dollars. Benjamin Williams held in 1000 bail for assault on his 14 year old daughter Joan TuomaS alias Magee. Mayne Wor shipp accused by wife of aggravated assault with a rolling pin. Joan Garoxow to hear for threatening to brain with heavy tonga. Agent O Brien swears he did not receive cock fight info from Eisler. Mrs Isabella Gallacher and John Gallacher to hear next day for assault on her by chair. Cross suit before Alderman Delobaur. Petter Frost charged with aiding cock fighting case. hearing continued. Minxie Katlor 16 at Twenty-eighth ward station for incorrigibility. hearing before Alderman Succop. Grance R Keess accuses J H Sponsier of embezzlement. 500 bail set for Saturday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipa Johnston
Soho Street
Fifth Avenue
Albert Teslock
Union Station
Mary Hickey
Beexxjamin Williams
Alderman Richards
W. J. Burgess
Summer Street
Joan Tuomas Alias
Magee
Roger O'Mara
Central Station
Tuhommas
Kerr
Joan Garoxow
Alderman Kerr
William Wernefsky
Carbon Iron Works
HveMayNe
O'Brien
Belnhaur
George Eisler
Isabella
John Gallacher
McGarey
Isrealde Harris
South Twenty-first Street
Delobaur
Petter Frost
O’brien
The
Humane Society
Aljaing
Beinhaer
Minxie Katlor
Twenty-eighth Ward
Sponsier
Expectorant praised for coughs by Wellman user
Mr. T. B. Perrin of Wellman Iowa endorses Jayne's Expectorant as the best medicine for coughs and colds citing years of use in his family including relief from whooping cough through August 13 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igmave
Jayne
Mr. T. B. Perrin
Wellman, Ia
Close-Corporation Plan Roils Allegheny Stone Trade
The Cut-Stone Contractors and Quarrymen's Association of Allegheny County adopts a new constitution to restrict stone supply to members. It aims to force all quarrymen and dealers into the association, elevating middlemen profits and raising entry barriers for independents. Current members include Portage Red Stone, Cleveland Stone, and Pittsburgh cutters. Initiation fee and annual dues are set, with jurisdiction over building cut stone work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cut-Stone Contractors’ and Quarrymen’s Association of
Allegheny County
Journeymen
Stone Contractors’ Association
Portage Red Stone Company
Chicago, IL
Cleveland Stone Company
Maline Stone Company
Cleveland
Furst, Jacob & Co
Ohi
Ohio Stone Company
Park & Park
Freedom
Forest Ity Stone Company
F.G. Clark
Hine Stone Company
Oxford
N.Y
Cutters
J Po & KR
A. Knox
A. Beggs & Son
Clark Bros
A. Alston
Morrison Bros
William Witkenhead
A. Steble
Valentine & Berg
John Schneider
Allegheny
Kaiser &Steble
Joseph Bock
8. C. Gill
Pittsburg
Lime Dealers Form Protective Association in Ohio
Wholesale lime dealers plan a protective association after a preliminary meeting at the Builders' Exchange. A $100 forfeit to be held in the treasury, withdrawable anytime. Ohio and Pennsylvania dealers unite to offer 5 percent off to Pittsburg buyers, with 1 percent off to outsiders. Next meeting set for Monday night April 7 and then the first Monday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
Ohio
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Trust
Union
Northwestern Ohio Lime Company
Toledo
Homestead Steel Workers Face Further Wage Cuts Under Scale
The quarterly adjustment of the Homestead scale is due in days with indications of another eight to ten percent reduction. Since July 1880 workers in converting blooming pinch cogging beam and plate mills and open hearths have labored under a sliding scale tied to billets at 250 dollars a ton. Settlement earlier set at 27 dollars per ton, now unlikely above 26, and the new arrangement is praised by workers as equitable though wages may fall.
Striking corkworkers meet at Grand Central Rink
The Vigilance Committee says attendance was lower than Tuesday with 02 workers present. Master Workman Landers notes over 20 of the workers are union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Rink
Vigilance Committee
Landers
Sheet Mill Committee Adjourns After Three Day Session
The sheet mill committee adjourned yesterday after a three day session. Their work is finished and will be sent out by the Secretary as soon as possible for the information of the local lodges.
Pressmen's Union selects Boston convention delegate
The Pressmen's Union No 13 held a meeting last night and elected John W. Warden of the National Stockman and Farmer office as delegate to the International convention in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressmen’s Union
John W. Warden
National Stockman and Farmer
Boston
Local union actions and industry updates reported in brief
Tue Pittsburg and Western men were paid off yesterday and a threatened strike did not occur. Brown Division 370 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will host a reception at Lafayette Hall. Linwell is now used in 13 local manufacturing plants for fuel and odorless appliance technology has been adopted to control smells. Appeals have gone to master builders not yet in the Builders' Exchange to join. after April 1 membership rises from 10 to 50 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western
S. 5
Brown Division
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lafayette Hall
Linwell
Builders’ Exchange
Merchants and Notables Move Through St James
Indiana retailer Irwin McFarland and his daughters lora and Nan visited St James yesterday before departing for the Pacific coast. Rev. Thomas Marshall of Chicago, Field Secretary of Foreign Missions, will speak on foreign missions in Allegheny tonight. Titusville Mayor Edward A. Emerson checked in at Anderson reporting typical oil activity. Mrs Olivia Scott and Miss Ella left Larimer Avenue for a brief visit to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin McFarland
Indiana
Lora
Nan McFarland
St. James
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Thomas Marshall
Chicago
Seventh Avenue
Board of Foreign Missions
Dr. Fox
Allegheny
Foreign Missions
Edward A. Emerson
Titusville
Anderson
Olivia Scott
Larimer Avenue
Ella
New
Taulbee Shooting Testimony Opens in Kincaid Case
In Washington the Criminal Court heard initial testimony in the Kincaid case. Samuel Donelson, former House doorkeeper, testified Taulbee and Donelson were on the House steps when a loud remark prompted the shooting. Clarence Lovell and Capitol officer James Jones added details about the moment and the shooter’s admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kincald
Witnes
Samuel Donelson
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Taulbee
Taulves
Kincaid Fred
Kincaid
Conese
Clarence P. Lovell
Boston
James W. Jones
Capitol
Taribee
Donaldson
New Orleans Flag Insult Incident Reported
Obedience to Mayor's orders prompts a report on the levee flag incident after Italian suspects acquitted. About 40 to 50 Italians seized a shanty flagstaff with an upside down American flag. three named Italians led the act while crowd gathered and witnesses' names and addresses are appended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Shakespeare
Guiesseppi Laperic
A. Lancetta
Romano Barchierone
James Caruso
Hennesser
Peter Curales
New Industries Rise Across Southern States in Early 1801
A Progress There report from Chattanooga on March 2 cites 863 new industries in the Southern States for the first quarter of 1801, up from 7 in 1800 and 612 in 1889. Railroad company incorporations signal broad growth, with many lines planned in Virginia North Carolina Georgia Alabama West Virginia Texas South Carolina Tennessee, signaling a strong diversified manufacturing expansion ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
South
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
West Virginia
Texas
South Carolina
Tennessee
Stormy Voyage of the Caledonian Rates Iceberg Sightings
The Caledonian arrived from Mediterranean ports after a violent voyage on March 11. A northar struck the ship, decks swept by waves, wheelhouse smashed, and several Italian immigrants injured. The second officer was seriously hurt on the bridge. A massive iceberg 80 feet high and 400 feet long was sighted at latitude 42 48, longitude 49 W, far south of previous reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Youk
Caledonian
Murder Trial of Alphonse J Stephain in New York
The trial of Alphonse J. Stephain for the murder of Clinton G. Reynolds opens in New York. Stephain's mother plans to spend $40,000 to defend him as the case unfolds in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse
Stephain Elgins
New York
Alphonse J. Stephain Fors
Clinton G. Reynolds
River Route Proposal for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Colonel Andrews backs a river belt line to shorten Pittsburg to Chicago travel and link the B and O with an Allegheny terminus along Market Street. Railroad officials express uncertainty while noting prior discussions and the idea’s feasibility for westward connection and warehouse expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Chicago
Holbrook
Baltimore and Oho Railroad
Baltimore
Charles F. Mayer
Baltimore and Club Road
General Orlando Swath
DisPatch
Central Building
Andrew Carnegie
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mayer
Allegheny
Manchester
Market Street
Pittesburg
Special Suitings and Silk Fabrics Arrive for Spring Wear
A dealer markets special values in English suitings and Rich Plaid suitings in 38 to 42 inch widths with prices from 7 to 125. All-wool French serges, 51 inches, come in new spring shades at 1 per yard. Black satin-faced serges, 40 inches, with polka dots, stripes, and figures, also 1 per yard. 40-inch gray fouie serges offered at 75c and 85c. 41-inch gray herringbone stripe suitings at 1 per yard. India printed polka dot silks 60c. Black silk grenadines shown in staple weaves and novelties.
Local Notices and Oddities From Allegheny
Small scraps report Friday as a court holiday, a Versailles man declared lunatic, Allegheny Public Safety appoints a new chief clerk, and Miss Simpson’s funeral views at Christ M E Church. A boy injured on Shady avenue, and one near-miss along with special fashion offers at Jos. Hone & Co. Penn Avenue stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGert
Versailles
Murphy
Department of Public Safety
Allegheny
W. N. Howard
Friends
Miss Simpson
Christ M. E
Pennn Avenue
Eighth Street
Gierst
Shady Avenue
Hoa
Easter Opening Today and Tomorrow Dress Selections
Parcels and Jones at 29 Fifth Avenue advertise spring dress and ladies suit parlor openings for the holiday weekend offering choice selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcels & Jones
Fifth Avenue
Seven Dollars Buys One and Other Bargains Exposed
Ads offer 1,000 men sack and cutaway suits at $7 each from CLOTHING COMPANY corner Grant and Diamond streets. Other items include 12 elegant cabinets for $1, photographs, glazed shoes at $2, and various textiles and beverages advertised by multiple Allegheny stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinspere Comstwatiox Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Spring and Summer Suits at Our Suit Parlors
From the least to the highest priced costumes our stock offers complete lines of grades and styles. We warrant perfect fit and alterations free of charge. A bright, refitted establishment with a large assortment from $10 in fashionable materials and trims. Courteous sales staff and experienced fitters await.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoober
Bis
Breide
Mens
Mexico
Breckville
Mnemiwr
Collec
H. T. Fiteimmers
Fred
Membor
Joe Williams
Jefferson
Willaims
Skeller
Schmidt
Williams
API
McLowell
David H. Gikinson
Belishoover
Gladden
Allster
Calvin
Magistran Gripp
Fitz- Fuurmens
Bart
Monilay
Jarze
K.P. Jut
Lite
Securine
Willy
Santa Mi
Clevel Vorterias
Reevwster
Sixth Street
Amon
Fitzammons
Rearly
Southside Butchers
Tell Tale
Alis Wert East
Alame
Allegheny Central
FE. McCall
Narmecutt
Eid Imhoff
East End
Captain Mercer
Charles Loughry
Central Trafic Association
William Black
Charles Stewart
Wilkinsburg
W. J. McTighe
A. J. McTighe
Scrip Alley
Mercy Hospital
McTighe
McClure Coke Company
Astronomer Brashear
Captain Gray
Myer Gallinger
Birmingham
Pleasant Valley
Ken
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
the Pressmen's Delegates
Atlantic
de Goth
Colonel Andrews
Welty’s
Parkway
Wat
Lailles
Jos. Hone & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewery
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
Lesooleums
Tts
James H. Aiken & Co
Wuat
Choice Kew Designs
Lincrusta
Walton
LN Stock
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield ST
Ul & S
Ulrich & Spencer
Old City
John Gibson
Stobo Street
Charlvs Street
Friendship Engine
Com- Allegheny
Issielia Court
Boyle Street
Nodamace
Ione
the Landing Dry Gouda House
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Reese
Plaiteil Leet
Jacke
Voseanas
Horne
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ava
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