Hastings 10 Get Both An Aged Man Meets Death on the Ball
Hastings Nebraska July 31 news notes detail the Interstate Reunion Association choosing Hastings for its annual reunion in coordination with the Nebraska Grand Army reunion. Colonel J J Buchanan notes the plan to adjourn from Superior to Hastings and awaits official action and invitation. Efforts are underway to gather another local reunion attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings, Neb
Interstate Reunion Association
Nebraska Grand Army
Superior
Isaac Lediout
Hastings Commercial Club
Interstate Association
Nebraska Runion
J. J. Buchanan
F. C
E. Adams
Bids Opened for Genoa Indian School Buildings
At Genoa Nebraska bids opened by the Indian office for a new school building and a frame hospital. Bidders include Andrew Kreavitt Omaha 22 960 for school and 5 790 for hospital James H Owens Minneapolis 27 990 for school and 7 990 for hospital D W Herman Norfolk 25 250 for school 5 450 for hospital J J Hangin plumbing 1810 heating 4116 George P Rich St Edwards 24 259 school 6 668 hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Washington
Genoa
Neb
Andrew Kreavitt
Omaha
James H. Owens
Minneapolis
D. W. Herman
Norfolk
J. J. Hangin
George P. Rich
St. Edwards
Man Killed Crossing Tracks in Union Pacific Yards
William Spekce aged 72 was struck by an engine in the Union Pacific yards in Columbus Nebraska and killed almost instantly. Reports differ on how the accident occurred with Spekce described as deaf and unable to hear the approaching train while crossing the tracks. He was found unconscious and died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
William Spekce
Union Pacific
Child Drowns in Water Tank Near Nebraska City
Four year old Mike Bauer, son of Mr and Mrs John Bauer, drowned in a large water tank at their home a mile south of Nebraska City. The tank held about five feet of water and was located eighty rods from the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
Mike Bauer
John Bauer
Wheat Acreage and Yield Rise in Riverton Neb
In Riverton Nebraska on July 31 authorities report winter wheat acreage up from prior years across the county with most fields yielding twenty to thirty bushels per acre in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Neb
Clearwater State Bank Incorporation Filing
Clearwater State bank filed articles of incorporation with capital stock of $5,000 paid up. Incorporators are Howard J. Whitmore John E. Whitmore Myrta M. Whitmore Mary Freeman and C L. Wattles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater
Lincoln
Clearwater State Bank
Howard J. Whitmore
John E. Whitmore
Myrta M. Whitmore
Mary Freeman
C. L. Wattles
Cow Derails an Eastbound Freight Near Chappell
A cow strayed onto the line just east of Chappell Neb depot delaying service. The impact derailed two refrigerator cars and demolished them, with the cow killed in the collision. No injuries to crew reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell, Neb
Lightning Kills Farmer Near Brainard Nebraska
Albert McKnight was struck by lightning and killed while traveling from his farm to Brainard Nebraska. His wife and one year old son escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard, Neb
Albert McKnight
Brainard
Beatrice Learns Hugo Shultz Passed West Point Cadet Exam
A telegram from Beatrice Nebraska confirms Hugo Shultz passed the West Point cadetship exam after being recommended by Congressman Stark. The message brings welcome news to the Shultz family and local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Shultz
Neb
Hugo Shultz
Congressman Stark
West Point
Farmer Robert Hanson Wins Local Recognition
Kiet Farmer in Hospital reports that Robert Hanson, a respected citizen and leading farmer of Oakland Nebraska, was admitted to St Bernard hospital in Council Bluffs Iowa after two months of melancholy tied to crop losses and financial worries. Hanson operates 300 acres of premier land in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiet Farmer
Hospital
Oakland
Neb
Robert Hanson
St. Bernard Hospital
Council Bluffs
Hanson
Nebraska State Teachers Association to Meet in Lincoln
The Nebraska State Teachers Association announces its next session in Lincoln from December 31 to January 2. The program includes a high school debate on December 31, an adjourned meeting from October of the educational council, a spelling match on January 1, and an afternoon auxiliary sections followed by a Wednesday evening concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska State Teachers, Association
Educational Council
Nebraska National Guard quorum drills and officer exams
Adjutant General Colby certifies 2077 Nebraska National Guard members served the year ending June 30 1901 with 127 commissioned officers and 1950 enlisted men. The guard’s government appropriation is about $17000. An officer examination list is set for August 7 with the state military board to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icate
Washington
Lincoln
Neb
Colby
War Department
Nebraska National Guard
Adjutant General
State Military Board
Ernest H. Tracy
William K. Wood
Emmett Giffin
Charles M. Richardson
A. M. Hull
George T. Nor Ben
Leroy YV. Patch
George H. Emery
Herald Bednar
Edwin F. Wilhelmy
Henry Olson
Arthur R. Marshall
Charles E. Brown
John T. Chambers
Charles M. Anderson
William H. Ray
Clayton J. Norton
William S. Baldwin
Governor appoints deputy game wardens to serve without pay
Lincoln Neb July 29 Governor Savage names A J Shirley Ord for Valley county J A Edwards Franklin for Franklin county G W Whitehorn Spencer for Boone county L K McGaw Osceola for Polk county W A Myers Alma for Harlan county J E Cox Cairo for Hall county M H Bruning Cedar Bluffs for Saunders and Dodge counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Savage
A. J. Shirley
Ord
Valley County
J. A. Edwards
Franklin
Franklin County
G. W. Whitehorn
Spencer
Boone County
L. K. McGaw
Osceola
Polk County
W. A. Myers
Alma
Harlan County
J. E. Cox
Cairo
Hall County
M. H. Bruning
Cedar Bluffs
Saunders
Dodge Counties
Man Struck by Engine Near McCook Killed Instantly
Ben Glasson of Nelson Neb was killed when he ignored the stock whistle and tried to cross the Narrows track near a curve, about a mile east of McCook. The coroner's jury exonerated the railroad company from blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Cook
Neb
Ben Glasson
Nelson
Narrows
McCook
Glasson
Howe's Welcome Home Hon. Church Howe to Auburn
Auburn Nebraska prepares for the return of United States consul Church Howe of Sheffield England arriving July 30. A half tone portrait poster campaign and a thirty piece Pawnee City band are engaged for the welcome in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Auburn
Neb
Church Howe
United States
Sheffield
England
Pawnee City
Farmer's Narrow Escape in Nebraska Hay Field
Adam Frederick, a farmer five miles north of Ashton, Nebraska, was overcome by heat while mowing hay in a ravine. He fell in front of the rowing machine and was carried home unconscious. Dr. Howard of Ashton found two ribs broken and other internal injuries. His condition is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton, Neb
Adam Frederick
Here
Howard
Ashton
Another Suspect Arrested in Nebraska Cattle Theft Case
Deputy Sheriff Hackler arrested William Hastings in Springview Nebraska for alleged cattle stealing. Hastings pleaded not guilty at the preliminary hearing and was bound over to the October term of district court in $1,500. He is the fifth Helyer and Bingham man arrested in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springview
Neb
Hackler
William Hastings
Helyer
Bingham
Land Seekers From Pawnee In El Reno Drawing
About thirty Pawnee City settlers went to El Reno to secure land, with around twenty remaining to participate in the drawing. Many left Friday to join others already there, and plan to settle near them. Weather is pleasant and nights are cool as over fifty thousand people camp within a square mile at El Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee
Pawnee City
Neb
el Reno
Crops Dented by Insects and Drought in Overton Nebraska
Overton Nebraska report notes grain harvest finished with fall wheat and rye expected strong. Spring wheat and oats badly damaged by brouth chinch bugs and grasshoppers likely to reach only about a quarter of normal. Second alfalfa crop half the first. Corn stands drought well and may suffer up to twenty percent without rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrouth
Overton
Neb
Brouth
Thieves Plead Guilty in Nebraska Cattle and Horse Theft Case
Five men confess to cattle and horse stealing in Keya Paha county. Sentences include Brewer Hellyer five years for horse theft and Joseph S. Bingham five years for cattle theft. George Pease one year and William Hastings two years for cattle theft, Ira Johnson two years. Grant Hoover remains under bail for trial in October. Most defendants are ranchmen. Pease is 20 living with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Hoover
Pease
Rain Ends Heat Wave Saving Nebraska Corn
In Filley Nebraska July 30 relief arrived after twenty three days of 100 degree heat with about two inches of rain. Early corn was harmed but later corn is expected to reach half crop or more with continued rain. Pastures and vegetation revived and residents rejoice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filley
Neb
Narrow Escape From Drowning At Callaway
Frank Johns of Broken Bow narrowly escaped drowning while swimming with friends below the mill water wheel in Callaway Nebraska. He was caught in a whirlpool but with help from companions reached the shore alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaway, Neb
Frank Johns
Young Johns
Need For Killing a Deer in South County
Odo and Art Percival were tried under the old game law for killing a deer last winter. County attorney prosecuted. jury found them guilty. Each was fined 20 dollars. The defendants appealed the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawsnsee City
Neb
Odo
Art Percival
Polk County Farm Hand Killed On Osceola Farm
Osceola Neb July 30 Mike Soctka was killed on the farm of O A Gadeka seven miles north of Osceola as he rode a road from the field the road slipped and the wagon wheels passed over him breaking his neck in the accident involving farm laborers stacking wheat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Neb
Mike Soctka
O. A. Gadeka
Sortka
Soctka
Field of Wheat Burns in Dixon Nebraska
Hunters accidentally set fire to a sixty acre field of wheat owned by J. W. Stall postmaster at St. Peter twelve miles north of Dixon. The entire field was consumed and the hunters' names are not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon, Neb
J. W. Stall
St. Peter
Dixon
Slugged and Robbed in Nebraska City Robbery
A. H. Earley, a Syracuse born farm hand, was slugged and robbed while walking with a girl he met on the street in Nebraska City. The robber wore a mask but Earley identified him. Police jailed the girl May Varney as an accomplice. the robber escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
A. H.earley
Syracuse
May Varney
Union Pacific May Change Cheyenne Division Point
A well authenticated rumor in Sidney Neb suggests Union Pacific will drop Cheyenne as a division point. Passenger crews would run from North Platte to Laramie while freight crews operate from Sidney to Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
North Platte
Laramie
Close of Successful Institute in Nuckolls County
Nelson Nebraska July 30 County Superintendent W T Battenfield closed the most successful county teachers institute ever held in Nuckolls county with about 120 teachers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson, Neb
W. T. Battenfield
Nuckolls County
May Go As a Missionary
Elder P. Van Fleet of Nebraska City longtime district presiding elder for Methodists weighs an offer to become a minister in Uruguay South America. Bishop McCabe urged the move and prompted the elder and his wife to consider the proposal carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
P. van Fleet
Uruguay
South America
McCabe
Elevator Worker Injured in Yard Car Accident
In Grafton Nebraska on July 30 George Giffin, a young worker at the O'Brien elevator, was injured when Burlington freight No. 71 cars were shoved in the yards. A bar he used was driven through his leg and workers released him after about five minutes. He likely will suffer a leak.
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Grafton
Neb
Burlington Freight No. 71
George Giffin
O’brien
Interstate Old Settlers to Hold First Annual Meeting
Early Nebraska settlers from Nemaha and Pawnee counties and nearby Kansas will form the Interstate Old Settlers Association and hold its first annual meeting on July 3 and August 1 at Turkey creek in Bob Scott's grove. Membership requires thirty years of residence. Vernor Savage will represent Nebraska and speak August 11 alongside Sterling Morton Governor Stanley and Congressman Bailey of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nemaha
Pawnee
Nebraska
Kansas
Old Settlers’ Association
Turkey Creek
Bob Scott
Vernor Savage
Sterling Morton
Nebraska City
Stanley
Congressman Bailey
Benjamin Harrison
Elizabeth
Adirondacks
Richard B. Taylor
Margaret Houston
First Cavalry
Batanzas
P. L
Elko Ney
Fairmont
W. Va
Fountain Gordon
Belle Campbell
Mattie Simpson
First National Bank of Alexandria
Savage
Bridge Allender
Holt County
Idaho
State Department
Stowe
Capetown
United States
Frank L. Dodds
United States Army
Omaha
Army Headquarters
Erwin
Carrie Nation
Jetland
Sweden
John Irwin
Washington, D. C
St. Frances
Canada Paper Company
Fire damages bridge near Wymore Nebraska
July 27 report from Wymore Nebraska says the west approach of Burlington bridge No 39 over the Blue River about a mile east of town caught fire around 11 PM. Frank Crawford raised the alarm after a stranger tried to stop him and fired three shots. three spans burned before the blaze was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
Neb
Burlington Bridge No
Blue River
Frank Crawford
Crawford
Evidence of Guilt Found in Hastings Post Office Probe
In Hastings Nebraska on July 27 a coincidence with the removal of the post office appears to prove Ed Bexton’s guilt. His November reports as money order clerk were incomplete and the Washington department was unsettled by the missing items. Bexton admitted issuing a forged twenty dollar money order when confronted. Further developments are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Post Office
Ed Bexton
Washington
Bexton
Amés woman sues Weber and staff for $10000
Miss Anna Streitner of Amés files action against B. R. B. Weber former Geneva industrial school superintendent and others seeking $10000. She claims in 1900 she was kept seven days in a cell for rule infractions with inadequate clothing, leading to a diseased arm likely to require amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Anna Streitner
Amés
B. R. B. Weber
Geneva
Nebraska Republicans Convene in Lincoln August 28 1901
The Republican state convention will meet at the auditorium in Lincoln on Wednesday August 28 1901 to nominate a supreme court justice two university of Nebraska regents and to handle other routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
State of
Nebraska
Supreme Court
University of the State of Nebraska
Blackleg Hits Cattle in Callaway Area
CALLAWAY Neb July 27 Black leg has appeared in the locality with several cattle dying in the past week. Cattlemen are vaccinating and taking precautions to guard against the disease. Reports also say many fat hogs are dying from the intense heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaway
Neb
Wheat yields lift in Seward County Nebraska
The July report notes wheat yields improving with almost all fields yielding at least 25 bushels per acre and many over 40. A farmer in the county’s southern area threshed 200 acres at an average of 30 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Neb
Deputies Fine Men for Overhook Trot Lines on Platte River
Fremont Nebraska July 27 Deputy Game Wards Carter arrested Charles Benton and A W Burns for fishing in the Platte river with trot lines carrying more than five hooks. They claimed ignorance of the new law and were given the lowest fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Neb
Carter
Charles Benton
A. W. Burns
Platte River
Populist Committee to Meet in Lincoln August 7
Chairman J. H. Edmisten announces the populist state central committee will convene in Lincoln on August 7. The same date also hosts the free silverites and democrats in a joint gathering.
Court House Bond Proposal Fails in Seward Special Election
SEWARD Neb July 27 At a special election the $80 000 court house proposition was voted on and failed to carry.
Thirty Five Cattle Stolen Near Heartwell
In Minden Nebraska on July 27 a large herd from several farmers at Ed Westing’s place near Heartwell was rustled. About thirty five head are missing and a reward of ten dollars is offered for the thieves’ capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden Neb
Ed Westing
Heartwell
Mr. Westing
Crescens Trots to New World Record 2 02 for Mile
Crescens the world champion trotting stallion, driven by George Ketcham, set a new world record for the mile at Glenville track Cleveland reaching 2:02 amid a 10,000 crowd after two preliminary miles and tough footing from heavy rains. The feat adds to his record for both sexes and his two fastest heats at Detroit circuit.
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Cleveland
Crescens
Glenville
Abbot
George Ketcham
Ketcham
Netcham
Crescens Was Upon the Lips of Everyone Present. “Ketcham,” “Ketcham
Robert McGregor
Charley Herr
Heat Kills 250 Horses in Minnehaha County
In Sioux Falls on July 27 intense heat is blamed for the death of about 250 horses in Minnehaha County. Farmer William Parkinson, 27, near Belclare was instantly killed by lightning while harvesting. four horses drawing his wagon also perished. Parkinson leaves a wife and child. his father and relatives reside in Sioux Falls.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Minnehaha
William Parkinson
Bel Clare
Parkinson
Treasury buys short term bonds for sinking fund total
The secretary of the treasury purchased short term bonds today totaling 15 954 106 dollars in face value cost 18 026 563 dollars. It included 2000 bonds of 4s at 1 1306 14, 1500 bonds of 5s at 1 092 136, and 800 bonds of 3s at 1 09 128.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Union Pacific Branch Sold in Leavenworth Sale
Leavenworth Kansas July 27 The Leavenworth and Lawrence branch of the Union Pacific, long under a receiver, was sold for 900000 with a single bid. Judge W R Kelly of Omaha bought the line for the Union Pacific system and the receiver will be discharged immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Boys
Leavenworth
Kan
Leavenworth & Lawrence
Union Pacific
W. R. Kelly
Omaha
Union Pacific Railway
Chicago Heat-Driven Deaths and Strain Hit City
Chicago reports four deaths and six prostrations from a heat wave with a high of 82 degrees. Humidity at 71 percent worsens conditions as transport firms delay rush orders due to horse fatalities from the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Live Stock Market Report From South Omaha
The South Omaha market shows active cattle trading with higher beef steer and cow prices. Hogs opened higher and remained firm as packers sought supplies. sheep and lambs faced slower trade with prices easing, while lambs and mutton traded stronger in places. Bulls calves and stags advanced. stockers and feeders showed notable activity.
Kansas City Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep Bounds
Cattle natives and Texans steady to higher with choice exports and dressed beef steers around 500 to 505.9. Hogs top prices rising with heavy and mixed lots around 41. Packers note strong demand. Sheep and lambs steady. lambs at 400, muttons 82 to 14, ewes 60 to 89, range sheep 97.80, stockers 130 to 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texans
Indiana
Texas
Thors
Globe Trotter at Home Paris Arrival Delayed
Gaston Steigler, world traveler funded by a newspaper, was due to reach Paris after a global journey of sixty four days and four hours. Crowds gathered at Northern station and the planned reception room was set with tri color and palms. A delay in the Oceanic caused him to miss a London train and adjust plans for an elaborate daylight welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gaston Steigler
Globe
Northern
Steigier
New York
Liverpool
London
Steigler
Prof Howie Shot in Denver Street Fight
A street brawl at Seventeenth and Curtis in Denver left Prof J M Howie of Nebraska State Normal at Peru wounded by a bullet in the leg. Three gamblers and bystanders exchanged shots. none of the shooters were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
J. M. Howie
Nebraska State Normal
Peru
Cal
O. Jeftles
Nicholas Schweiger
West
Crowlie
Ind
Adam Caspar
Harney Boyce
Sam Boyce
Boycees
Seventeenth
Curtis
Cripple Creek Mines Increase July Output Marked
Cripple Creek production in July reached 2,312,500 dollars, rising by about 500,000 from June, the COLORADO SPRINGS report shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs
Colo
Turkish cereal export ban noted for Hay district Basharah
United States Minister Leishman in Constantinople forwards a note verbale from the Turkish foreign minister prohibiting cereal exports from the Hay district in Basharah. An exception applies to contracts already signed. The minister asks U S nationals to heed the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Leishman
Constantinople
State Department
Hay
Vallet
Basharah
Wills Not Pay the Shortage
ROME GA Aug 1 W T Sanford tax collector of Floyd county was indicted by the grand jury on embezzlement charges. It is alleged Sanford is short 34249 with 15424 due the state and 18825 to Floyd county. A Baltimore guarantee company backs his 125000 bond, which the company denies liability citing alleged negligence by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
W. T. Sanford
Floyd County
Sanford
State of Georgia
Baltimore
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Certif
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Morece
Cattl
Richardson County
Braska
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Bob Scotts
Ciuilt
Snes Mead
Geneva Home
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Mates
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Bush
South Omate
Kansas City
South Omaha
Globe Trotter
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Prof
Howie
Gambler
Sutton
John Moore
St. Augustine
Florida
I. M. Platt
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Warren
George W. Yenowine
Milwaukee
Wis
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New Rochelle Yacht Club
Admiral Schley
el Verde Rio of
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Utah
Green River
Revenuy Yerkes
Conrad
Guam
Antanasio Tarano Perez
H. SN. Royden
Twentysixth Infantry
San Francisco
Berry
Marivales
Bataan
Mark Bennett
Mess Department
Pan-American Bureau of Publicity
Buffalo
St. Louis
John F. Johnson
State National Bank of
Logansport
M. A. Hawley
D. D. Barlow
Witherbee
Yokohama
Japan
W. W. Carpenter
Fort Supply
I. T
Milo B. Ward
Porto Rico
Jamaica
Caroline Pitts Brown
Henry Brown
United States Supreme Court
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