Pershing reports Le Charme l capture and Verdilly actions
Pershing’s communique details July 21 through 24 fighting northeast of Chateau Thierry. American troops advanced to five miles from Le Charmel and Epiedes while repelling German counterattacks. An aviator downed a hostile plane as U S forces incurred gains near Verdilly and Epiedes, Trugny, and the forest of Fere.
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le Charmel
Marne
Pershing
Thierry
Verdilly
Ameri
Epiede
Trugny
Epieds
Forest de Fere
Tribute to Americans in fierce French offensive gains
French generals praise American bravery during a renewed offensive. General Degout says he could not have done better with the best troops as Americans push through villages, pivot for France, securing a foothold on the Ferre road. In six days they gain seventeen kilometers, take thousands of prisoners and many cannon while Yankee officers lead with discipline. Prisoners credit officers behind the offensive as proof of strong Franco American cooperation on the battlefield.
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Wgry
Agence
I. N. S. Waris
Degout
Fere Road
France
America
NEW GERMAN BLOW
The dispatch notes American forces have fought across all modern warfare stages from large to small scale actions. US units are cited as performing well on the battlefield, earning confidence from French commanders. The piece suggests German efforts to launch a major offensive are underway, while warning German manpower is thinning with some divisions reduced to around 3,500 bayonets.
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H. G. Wales
Kuhlmann Episode Reveals German Split Over War Policy
Paris reports German officers tell of von Kuhlmann delivering a Reichstag speech criticizing Germany’s war aims. Ludendorff reportedly threatened resignation. Kuhlmann and others resigned or were sidelined. The Kaiser, von Hindenburg, and Crown Prince reportedly faced renewed friction as divisions widened.
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Paris
Marne
Rheims
von Kuhl
Germany
Reichstag
Kaiser
von Hindenre
Ludendorff
Kuhlmann
Dendorff
von Kuhlmann
Denburg
Greeks And Italians Agree On Nationality Basis
Washington July 27 Greek and Italian differences over long standing issues have been settled on a nationality basis according to a cable from the Italian embassy. The cables also note that peace negotiations between Russia and Finland will open in Berlin next week.
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Washington
Ans
Russia
Fin
Berlin
Commended by Daniels for Navy Firefighter Heroism
Chief Carpenter’s Mate Richard E. Ryeberg of the U S W Navy was commended for bravery during a Norfolk naval dispensary fire. Ryeberg battled through fire and smoke to extinguish the blaze before the fire department could deploy a water stream.
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Daniels
Washington
Richard E. Ryeberg
Tory Daniels
Ryeberg
Norfolk
Thompson Named Supervisor of Arsenals in Washington
Colonel John Thompson retired designated supervisor of manufacturing arms to succeed Colonel S E Blunt in the ordnance department. He will continue as advisory engineer to the ordnance.
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Washington
John Thompson
S. E. Blunt
Ordnance Department
Ianal
Thompson Will Contin
Thef Ordnance
Navy announces Lieut Leary dies from burns in service
Lieut Clar FP Leary died of burns received in the U.S. service. Chariton Hall, the navy announced this afternoon, lives in Brooklyn.
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Burnegton
Clar
Leary
Burns
U.S
Chariton Hall
Navy
Brooklyn
Outlook for level beef prices good
Chicago July 27 The National Livestock Exchange sees a bright outlook for beef prices with potential slight declines in winter and little change for pork and mutton. Factors include strong production demand, fewer disease losses, improved rail service, range conditions, and new shipping zones reducing price swings. Hog and cattle numbers rise. licensing of packers underway.
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Chicago
National Livestock Exchange
C. B. Heinemann
Exchange
Heinemann
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Stock Yards Licenses and Rules Signed by Wilson
President Wilson signed general regulations for stock yards to curb extortion, refusals to accept stock, unfair dealing, and deceptive practices. The secretary of agriculture will enforce the order, with licensed yards and traders required to keep records of stock received and shipped, prices, contracts, and reports on cleanliness and conditions.
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Wilson
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Sedition case continued in Waterbury firm worker
New Haven July 27 The case of Joseph Zadrowsky of Waterbury and Joseph Sadruski an employee of Chase Manufacturing Co was continued to late August after witnesses testified to possible spiteful conduct and seditious utterances. Zadrowsky’s espionage act case was also pushed to August 4.
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New Haven
Joseph Sadruski
Chase Mfg. Co
Waterbury
Wright
F. C Bauby
Sadruski
Joseph Zadrowsky
All of the Dates Utilized
The passage explains diverse uses of the date palm including timber from stems, rope from fibres, fronds woven into matting, edible male buds, and fruit as a staple with crushed stones used as feed for beasts, highlighting the plant’s valued parts across regions.
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Garden of Eden
Americans Capture Farm on Aisne Front
American forces on the Aisne advanced today crossing the Fere en Tardennois Jaulonne road and capturing a farm southwest of Fresnes. Brisk fighting occurred as both sides charged repeatedly. The German rear guards held stubbornly, delaying the American push amid limited aerial activity due to rain.
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N. C. Parke
Aisne
Fere En Tardennois-Jaulgonne
Fresnes
Naval Constructor Coburn Commended On Factory Anniversary
Secretary Daniels commends Naval Constructor F G Coburn manager of the naval aircraft factory League Island Philadelphia for efficiency and upholding navy traditions. Today marks the factory's anniversary as the largest in the country with some products now flying in British waters.
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Washington
F. G. Coburn
U. S N
Naval Aircraft Factory
League Island
Philadelphia
Daniels
Navy
Italians Repulse Attacks In World War I News
Rome reports repulsed enemy assaults at Mont Corona Asiago Asolo and Stelvio. In Albania fighting at Kuci continues and an attempt to cross the Semeni west of Jagodina failed with heavy losses. Prisoners and machine guns were taken.
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Rome
Mont Corona
Asiago
Asolo
Stelvia
Albania
Kuci
Semeni
Jagodina
Governor Oliver Named Virgin Islands Governor
Read Admiral James H. Oliver, U. S. N., appointed governor of the Virgin Islands in the West Indies, to establish a provisional government. announcement made today. Some say loud talk implies argument, a noted opinion amid the report.
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Virgin Islands
Washington
James H. Oliver
West Indies
Denmark
Cause of the War Credited to Austrian Bad Faith by Swiss Papers
Swiss press cables distributed through Rome to the Italian embassy assign responsibility for the conflict to Austria amid the Sarajevo crisis. They claim the Austrian high command refused to return Russian prisoners, arguing the Russian situation did not warrant restitution. Garibaldi’s daughter, General Ricciotti Garibaldi’s nurse, serves with Italian troops as Red Cross support near the front. Italian forces on the Rheims defensive ask not to be moved until a decisive Marne victory.
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Austria
Washington
Rome
Sarjevo
Kila Garibaldi
Ricciotti Garibaldi
Red Cross
Rheims
The
Marne
Allied diplomats refuse move to Moscow over German troops
Washington reports allied diplomats declined to relocate from Vologda to Moscow at Bolshevik invitation due to German guards at the embassy. The note cites worsening food shortages, German requisitions of timber, horses, and cattle from Poland and Lithuania, and grain seizures under threshing pretenses.
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Moscow
Washington
State Department
Vologda
Russia
Germany
Poland
Lithuania
Teutons
Flier Killed in Mineola Plane Crash near Hazelhurst Field
Lieut. C. H. Haynes of DorchesterMass was killed when the aeroplane he piloted fell 100 feet at Hazelhurst field. Private Minard S. Meist of Los Angeles, a mechanic, suffered a fractured shoulder and leg and was rushed to base hospital. Haynes was ascending for a formation flight when the engine failed and the craft hit the ground pinning him beneath it.
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Mineola
C. H. Haynes
Dorchester
Mass
Hazelhurst Field
Here
Minard
Meist
Los Angeles
Hanes
Haynes
Belgian Patrols Active in Cypress Salient
Belgian patrols were highly active in the Cypress salient on the nights of July 24 and 25, per cables to the Belgian legation. Hand to hand fighting shifted along corps lines, with some German officers and men captured as the enemy fell back. Germans reportedly expressed satisfaction at their captures and said Austrians and Germans were completely demoralized.
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Washington
Cypres
Draft board elevates registrants to class one
Waterbury on July 27 reports the state district board ruled several deferred registrants failed to comply with the work or fight order and were moved to class one making them eligible for service. Among those affected is Joe Kid Shea a former prominent professional fighter well known statewide.
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Waterbury
State District Board
Joe
Kid" Shea
Two U S Officers Held in German Camps Reported
In German Prison Camps Washington July 27 two more Americans have been found to be held in German prison camps the war department announced this afternoon Capt A H Sewing St Louis and Second Lieut Walter M Tenney St Albans Vt Sewing is held at Camp Villigen and Tenney at Camp Rastatt
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Washington
War Department
A. H. Sewing
St. Louis
Walter M. Tenney
St. Albans
Camp Villigen
Tenney
Camp Rastatt
Gas Price Increase Unwarranted, Fuel Admin Says
Boston July 27 unwarranted gasoline retail price rise feared after a half cent wholesale increase, as stated by United States fuel administration official James J Storraw for New England.
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Boston
United States Fuel Administration
James J. Storraw
New England
Derby Hero Rescues Lad From Naugatuck River
Fireman Samuel Papali on a New Haven road switcher observed George Fraser of 27 Smith Street struggling in the water near railroad tracks by the Naugatuck River. He plunged in and saved the lad from drowning yesterday evening near Derby.
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Derby
Samuel Papali
New Haven
George Fraser
Smith Street
Naugatuck River
Flying Cadet Killed Near Fort Worth
Flying Cadet Fred Campbell of Rosedale Kansas was killed in Fort Worth Texas as his practice aircraft entered a nose spin on the eve of receiving his commission as second lieutenant in the flying corps. The accident occurred during routine training with no other injuries reported. Campbell was nearing completion of his cadet program and was expected to be commissioned in the near future.
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Forth Worth
Tex
Fred ©. Campbell
Rosedale
Kan
Flying Corps
Mooney Granted Reprieve By Governor Stephens
Los Angeles July 27 Thomas J Mooney, sentenced to hang for murder tied to the preparedness day bombing in San Francisco, receives a gubernatorial reprieve until December from Governor Stephens.
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Stephens
Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas J. Mooney
San Fran
Mooney Granted Reprieve by Governor Stephens
Thomas J Mooney receives a reprieve until December 13 1918 from Governor William D Stephens after a lengthy clemency fight. The decision follows President Wilson urging delay to allow review. Mooney to be moved from San Quentin death row as execution date August 23 was pending.
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Cisco
William Dpd. Stephens
Thomas J. Mooney
Stephens
Wilson
Washington
Mooney
San Quentin
State Supreme Court
Tragedy at Bar Harbor: Bodies Found Bound Under Water
Bar Harbor Me July 27 a man and woman bound together by cords were recovered 100 yards from the breakwater at 10 am by a US patrol boat. E E Usher of Louisburg Hotel identified the pair as H H Morse of Portland and his wife who left Louisburg on July 6. Police in Portland notified.
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Bar Harbor
United States
E. E. Usher
Louisburg
H. H. Morse
Portland
Morse
Nahma Freighter Launched at Downey Yard Staten Island
The 7,500 ton freighter Nahma was launched at Downey Shipbuilding Corp Arlington Staten Island. Ropes parted causing a grounding on a mud bank 1,200 feet from the ways. the ship will be pulled off at high tide and emerged undamaged. Miss M Audrey Eaton christened the vessel named by Mrs Woodrow Wilson. First ship completed at these yards for the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
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New York
Downey Shipbuilding Corporation
Arlington
Staten Island
Nahma
M. Audrey Eaton
Charles A. Eaton
National Service Section
The
Shipping Board
Woodrow Wilson
Emergency Fleet Corporation
War Industries Board denies scrap price cut plan
Washington reports rumors that the price fixing policy on scrap steel would end are denied by the War Industries Board. An official statement stresses that controlling scrap steel prices and boosting the scrap steel industry remain top priorities for meeting war needs.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Three Aviation Fatalities Reported This Week
Washington reports three fatalities in aviation schools for the week ending July 20. The War Department notes the three deaths equal one per 7,926 hours flown or 634,080 miles. A woman comments on the unpredictability of chance in a separate line.
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Washington
War Department
Blood Relation of Kaiser Led U S German Propaganda Ring
New York July 27 federal investigators declare George Sylvester Vierick a blood relative of the Kaiser directed a national German propaganda ring after the United States entered the war. The group used the Blind Agricultural Industrial and Labor Relief Society as cover with New York headquarters at 1125 Broadway and met chiefs including Count von Bernstorff von Papen Boy-Ed Dernburg. Vierick allegedly sent broadcast lists of German sympathizers and subscriptions to the society ranged from 5 to 500 dollars. Deputy Attorney General Becker said Vierick’s influence was among the strongest anti U S forces in the country.
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Kaiser
New York
George Sylvester Vierick
United States
Agricultural and Industrial and Labor Relief Society
Ring of Plotters
New York City
Count von Bernstorff
von Papen
Dernburg
Albert
Vierick
Broadway
Becker
Viereck
King Albert Thanks US Leader for Belgian Holiday Message
King Albert of Belgium cabled President Wilson thanking him for the Belgian national holiday message and honoring the heroism of American troops in France. The note praises the United States and lauds recent Allied victories as emblematic of shared resolve.
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Albert
Washington
King Albert
Belgium
Wilson
France
Tobacco tin and bacon make dugout lamp
British soldier describes a Gippo lamp made from a tobacco tin filled with bacon fat with a rope wick for light in Gallipoli. Sapper W J Williams of Llanelly writes that the improvised lamp eliminates the need for candles and claims patent application pending.
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Cardiff Western Mail
Gallipoli
Sapper
W. J. Williams
Llanelly
Charity concert yields village recitation encore request
In a country town a Miss Carter recited The Village Blacksmith at a charity concert. The rural crowd cheered for an encore, then a breathless burly man asked for a new verse claiming he hires out bicycles.
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Chicago News
Donkey May Not Care to be Named for Mayor
A northern town mayor famed for generosity faced a comic request from Talking Tim who asked a loan to start a rag and bone business for a donkey and cart. Tim proposed naming the donkey after the mayor if he lent the funds, prompting a humorous pause before the plan unfolded.
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London
Tim
Tired Rating From the Detroit Free Press
A humorous exchange questions what counts as being tired in spring with lines about before versus after labor. The chatter probes when fatigue begins and whether effort or seasonality drives the weariness. The brief item mirrors light editorial voice and domestic humor.
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Detroit Free Press
Bridgeport 10 Get Government Aid
Washington reports the bureau of housing plans to improve transportation facilities in addition to housing for war workers. Negotiations pursue loan funding to corporations controlling transport in Bridgeport Philadelphia Indiana steel towns Chicago suburbs and other munitions towns with early tests successful in South Amboy and Elizabeth.
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Washington
Bureau of Housing
Department of Labor
Bridgeport
Philadelphia
Indiana Steel
Chicago
Depew
N. Y
Buffalo
Seven Pines
South Amboy
Elizabeth
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company Hartford July 27
After a modest opening, the market weakened in the first half hour with General Motors leading declines from 154 1 8 to 149. Steel common eased from 1083 8 to 1075 8, while Reading and Wabash A preferred also slipped. Canadian Pacific rose to 1583 4 before settling near 153, with preliminary notes on capital readjustment affecting Wabash A Preferred. Government bonds held steady as total daily and weekly activity tallies were reported for stocks and bonds.
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New York
General Motors
Baldwin Locomotive
Wabash A
America
Sumatra
Canadian Pacific
Distillers
American Sumatra
Chicago grain and livestock futures close higher on July 27
Chicago markets recap shows corn up to 2 cents, oats up to 7-8 cents, provisions higher. Prices for corn futures June August and September rise. oats advance across July August and September contracts. Park September at 45.45, lard July 26.50, September 26.42, ribs July 24.65, September 24.90 to 24.92.
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Chicago
Park
Banking totals show mixed shifts in July
New York figures show average loans down 36.18 million while actual loans rose 118.27 million. Demand deposits fell 61.21 million but rose 1.93 million in actuals. time deposits declined 130 thousand in averages and 4.203 million in totals. Reserve rose 8.50 million in averages and fell 2.023 million in totals.
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New York
Clearing House Statement data for Sub-treasury balances and debits
New York July 27 figures show sub-treasury debit of 1 615 695 with exchanges totaling 457 992 488 and aggregate balances at 38 611 148 across the Clearing House, reflecting daily financial movements and ledger standings.
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New York
Sub-treasury
Bingham to Buy Louisville Papers in Major Deal
Louisville July 27 Judge W R Bingham who just received 5 000 000 under a codicil to the late wife of Henry N Flagler is said to seek control of the Courier Journal and the Times Louisville by exercising an option on the majority holdings of W B Haldeman and Col Henry Watterson elevating a dramatic media consolidation bid locally through thymed finance and transfers, involving prominent industrial and press figures.
Drowning at Derby Jak Dattis Battista Jumped Into River
Dattis Battista jumped from the Main Street bridge into the Naugatuck river early today and drowned. John Statats attempted to intervene but failed. bystanders were slow to believe he had gone overboard. The body was recovered later.
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Derby
Dattis Battista
Main Street
Naugatuck
John Statats
Strikes Spread in Kiev Amid Ukrainian Grain Unrest
A Russian wireless dispatch reports rapidly spreading railway strikes in Kiev and Ukrainian grain centers. Sympathisers have been arrested and several were shot in fighting as unrest widens across the region.
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London
Kiev
Ukraiian
Form Two New Army Corps Planned for WWI
Washington July 27 announcement by Peyton C. March outlines creation of the Fourth and Fifth Army Corps in addition to three existing bodies. Roles include major generals Reed and Bundy. units include 83rd division, 89th national guard, and several national army brigades. Details on exact Italy-bound troop placements remain undisclosed.
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Washington
Italy
United States
Peyton C. March
War Department
March
I George W. Reed
Omar Bundy
Anal Army
Glenn
89Th National al
Winn
Tional Guard
Faworth
29Th National Guard
Morton
9Th National Army
Allen
9 National Army
Coro
Lou
Regular Army
Erwin
36Th National Guard
W. K. Smith
76Th
National Army
Hodges
An Army
Kuhn
4Th
Kennedy
F. W. Foltz
France
Army Corps
Man and Woman in Court Over Sidewalk Squabble
Victoria Bys fined 3 dollars and 7.15 in costs and Martin Gistyle fined 7 dollars and 7.15 in costs in city court. Both charged with assault after a sidewalk quarrel as Mrs Bys, with a pitchfork, confronted Gistyle who claimed he was struck first. Gistyle had a bruised face. case lasted over an hour with Judge George Burnh presiding.
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Victoria Bys
Martin Gistyle
George Burnh
Shorten Tipperary Road Petition Surprise at Capitol
Plainville Kansas reports a wager where two Abilene men gathered signatures to a petition to shorten Tipperary Road. The governor Capper and Secretary Sessions received the petition before its origin was understood, and readers learned the petitioner’s true aim only later.
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Tipperary
Plainville
Kan
Abilene
Gov Capper
Secretary Sessions
Seaman John Ricee Cotter Returns From Furlough
Able seaman John Ricee Cotter, who enlisted last March, has been aboard the U S S Hercules since May first. He left for port News last night after a 21 day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Bart hew Cotter of Douglas Avenue and with relatives in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ricee Cotter
Navy
U. S. S. Hercules
Port News
Barthew Cotter
Douglas Avenue
New Jersey
Educational Influences in Farmer Corn’s Lesson
In a Washington Star snippet, Farmer Corn notes his family benefits from reading scientific agricultural works. He explains that his children have absorbed much from such material, and he uses the war as a motivator to push them to study and act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Star
Farmer Corn
North Bankrupt Petition Filed in Hartford Court
Benjamin N. North of this city filed a bankruptcy petition listing liabilities over $1,000 and assets about $600. The case is in Hartford. No hearing date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. N. North
Benjamin N. North
Hartford
Washington Moves to Eradicate Beer Signs on Cars
July 27 The administration ordered that all beer signs on cars be painted over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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