Inland canal survey to link Mobile and Pensacola Bay
Engineers authorize and soon begin survey work for an inland waterway from Mobile Bay to Pensacola Bay. The project aims to connect Alabama coal fields with the Pensacola port, using lagoons to require minimal dredging and enable coal barges to travel directly to Pensacola. Captain W M W Strock commands the dredge Pettus as dredging continues at various sites including St Andrews and a Pensacola harbor channel for the Texas Company.
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Mobile Bay
Pensacola Bay
Montgomery
Pensacola
Mobile
Pettus
Alabama
Florida
Congress
Gulf
Birmingham
Merrill
Eeeolahg Bay
Esk
Alabama River
Fred T. Tey Shipbuilding Company
Funeral Fleet Corporation
W.M. W. Strock
Texas Company
St. Andrews
British Dirigible R-34 Halfway Across Atlantic
The air ministry reports the British dirigible R-34 at 6 11 Greenwich time at 52 30 N 30 W, about midway to Newfoundland, wind four mph NW, sea calm, on an almost due west course. A later NY report confirms position at 52 50 N 84 30 W, closing above fog as it advances toward Newfoundland. The B-34 is expected to reach St Johns Friday morning.
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Associated Press
London
Air Ministry
Newfoundland
Renown
mid-Atlantic
Kraisselle Ae Ene
New York
ST. Johns
British Air Ministry
Worl Fazethursas
Confessions Tie 55 Men to Bay Minette Jail Lynchings
Confessions implicate thirty five men in two failed and one successful assault on Frank Foukal who died in his Bay Minette jail cell. Assistant Attorney General Horace Wilkinson aims to arrest seven more as sixteen suspects remain in custody. Indictments expected when Baldwin county grand jury convenes July 7.
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Frank Foukal
Bay Minette
Horace Wilkinson
Orteese
Nelson Devereaux
Point Clear
Ransay Stuart
Agoosse
Foukal
Baldwin County
Robert Bishop
Birmingham
Wilkinson
Circuit Court
German Emperor to Stand Trial in London House of Commons
The German emperor faces a future trial in London as Premier George reports to Parliament on peace terms. He notes German officers who committed appalling deeds would be judged, while acknowledging the treaty’s harsh and disturbing implications for Germany and neighbors.
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London
Premie George
House of Commons
Germany
Salvage Award Granted in Ferm Case for Pine Lumber Cargo
A United States district court decree awarded $10,000 salvage to libellants in the case Marshal T. Jackson et al. versus the steamer Ferm for salvage of the vessel and her cargo of pine lumber. The pro rata share among tugs and crew and the share from steamer and cargo owners are reserved for further court action.
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United States District Court
Ervin
Marshal T. Jackson
Ferm
Negro Convicted of Forgery in Recorder's Court
Aaron Barnes, a Negro, was convicted in recorder's court on forgery charges and held on $500 bond to await circuit court. State evidence said he forged James T. Peterson's name on a $12.50 check drawn at First National Bank and altered P. F. Martin's signature, passing it to John J. McNamara. McNamara testified Barnes cashed the check on Sunday. forgery surfaced days later after a ten day detective chase led to his arrest.
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Aaron Barnes
Recorder’s Court
Barnes
James T. Peterson
First National Bank
Vaughan
Connick, Moody and Adams
Body of Citronelle Man En Route Here
The body of C. T. Rogers of Citronelle Alabama, killed last Tuesday in Rochester New York when struck by a New York Central train, will arrive in Mobile Friday. Roche Burke to transport the body to Citronelle for burial. Rogers, a lumber inspector for the New York Central, moved from Citronelle last December and is survived by his widow and three small children.
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C. T. Rogers
Citronelle
Ala
Mobile
Rochester
N. Y
New York Central
Roche & Burke
Rogers
New York Central Road
Engagement Ring Lost at Sea Saved by Gull
A Norse tale-like note reports an engagement ring lost overboard from the Leone Mauretania in the mid Atlantic was found months later in a gull’s gizzard off the Maine coast. The ring’s owner is unnamed, and the event is framed as a curious maritime oddity.
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Leone Mauretania
Maine
First German POWs to be released from Brussels
The first batch of 60 German prisoners of war departed Brussels yesterday and will rejoin their units before beginning repatriation. Their release marks a step in postwar demobilization as crews prepare for return home.
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Brussels
Wnits
Weather Forecast For Southeast States
Forecast from AP notes fair tonight and Friday for Alabama and Mississippi with possible coastal showers. Extreme northwest Florida to have fair weather, but coast may see showers. Winds become fresher and stronger along the coast with squalls expected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Still Captured by Sheriff Forces Near St Stephens Road
Deputies Puckett Donahue Easterling and Burch recovered a thirty gallon illicit distillery on an island between St Stephens and Moffat roads and brought it to the county jail. The site contained a freshly brewed beer tank and two barrels of mash. This is the fourth still seized by W H Holcombe Jr’s forces since January 1.
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St. Stephen's Road
Moffat Road
Puckett
Donahue
Easterling
Burch
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
Earthquake Relief Rushed to Firenzuola After Tremors
Relief efforts accelerate in Firenzuola after a weekend quake. Homes destroyed in Tirli Casanuova Rifredo Moscheta and Londa bring homelessness and injuries though no deaths reported. Two American Red Cross relief trains depart Paris for Italy with food and US Army tents.
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Borgo San Lorenzo
Italy
Associated Press
Firenzuola
Tirli
Rapezzo
Casanuova
Rifredo
Paris
Red Cross
France
United States Army
R. B. Olds
Europe
Florence
Burleson Explains Wire Strike Failure
Postmaster General Burleson states there was no strike, saying he failed when called because the wire control board limited employee actions and government control prohibited strikes. He asserts fair treatment for all workers, with no discrimination against labor members, and full protection of their rights.
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Associated Press
Washington
Postimaster
Burleson
Negro on freight train killed after choking conductor
An unidentified black soldier choked conductor J B Wilson of a Southern Railway freight at Mattox, Va., was shot and killed by brakeman J E Spicer after forcing engineers to stop. The assailant had boarded passenger No 11, crawled over cars, and attacked crew with coal lumps before Wilson was choked.
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Associated Press
Richmond
J. B. Wilson
Southern Railway
Mattoux
J. E. Spicer
Chulu
Wilson
Spicer
Lieutenant Hangs Self in County Jail
Second Lieutenant Paul F. Morrison of the army signal corps hanged himself in his Charleston county jail cell using a belt. He had been brought from Camp Jackson under federal charges of violating the drug act.
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Associated Press
Charleston
S&l. C
Leutenant
Paul F. Morrison
Army Signal Corps
Charleston County
Camp Jackson
S. C
War Supplies Disposition Inquiry Set by Subcommittee
Washington July 7 Investigation of the disposition of surplus war supplies by the war department will be started Monday by the quartermasters corps sub committee of the special house investigating committee Rep Heavis Nebraska chairman said today C W Hare director of sales for the army would be questioned as to why some of the supplies particularly foodstuffs were not placed on the market in larger quantities
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Washington
War Department
Theuartermasters Corps
Special House
Representative Heavis
Nebraska
C. W. Hare
Army
Court Fines Eugene Simpson for Inland Liquor Import
Eugene Simpson was fined $25 and costs by Judge R. T. Ervin in the United States district court for importing a small quantity of liquor into Alabama aboard a schooner. The incident occurred Thursday and involved liquor brought from abroad.
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Eugene Simpson
Alabama
R. T. Ervin
United States District Court
Simpson
All Aboard Blimp Is Reported Well
The wiresless station at St Johns Newfoundland reports hearing signals from the R 34 last night indicating all was well and that the dirigible continued her westward journey. The ship’s position was not reported.
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Associated Press
ST. Johns, N. F
French Army Losses Total Over One Million
Paris reports official armistice figures show French land and sea casualties. Killed and missing total 1 089 700 and 265 800 for the army, with navy losses at 10 735 killed and 5 214 missing. Parliament debated disposal of missing men’ s effects.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Louis Marin
Doughboys Anxious to Marry Hun Girls
In Coblenz on July 2 with Associated Press report soldiers question military rules on alliances with civilians. Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett notes the United States remains technically at war with Germany. Many inquiries concern marriages between American soldiers and German girls, prompting the bulletin.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Army
Hunter Liggett
United States
Germany
Prague to celebrate American holiday
Great preparations are under way in Prague to mark July 4th Independence Day. The Czecho-Slovak National Assembly sent a message to the United States Congress praising the American democracy and President Wilson for contributing to the realization of independence for the Czecho-Slovak republic.
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Prague
Huntsville Moonshine Stills Destroyed in June Actions
Deputy Collector N L Pierce of Huntsville reports the destruction of fifty five moonshine stills for June, eliminating about 620 thousand gallons of beer. Several barrels of whiskey were seized and fifty men recommended for prosecution.
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Huntsville
Ala
N. L. Pierce
American Bankers Set 45th Convention for St Louis
The American Bankers Association announced the 45th annual convention will be held in St Louis during the week of September 29. Officials and bankers from across the country are expected to attend the meeting.
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American Bankers” Association
St. Louis
Five Million in Gold to be Sent Abroad
New York July 2 Gold coin totaling 3% of funds was sent to the sub-treasury. Spain will receive about 2,206,008 and Mexico a portion of the transfer as part of a large international payment.
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New York
Spain
Mexico
Disturbance over East Gulf Prompts Coastal Warnings
Weather officials issued warnings for a southeast storm over the east Gulf predicting a move north-northeastward with strong winds and squalls. Advisories were posted from Key West to Apalachicola with further northeast warnings west of Apalachicola.
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Gulf
Washington Weather Bureau
Florida
Mobile
Washington
Jorda
Associated Press
Key West
Apalachicola
East Gulf
New Commissions Form To Continue Paris Peace Work
The council of five created three commissions for the peace conference tasks. Dulles Crowe Tardieu and Peel named to execution of the German treaty and Bulgarian frontiers. Loucheur Peel Crespi Moni to permanent reparations. Brantiano and Makiakos attend on Romania and Russia issues. Twenty seven notes from Austria since May 22 discussed boundaries prisoners and property.
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Paris
Associated Press
John Foster Dulles
United States
Eyre Crowe
England
Andre Tardieu
France
Vitorio Scialoia
Italy
Louis Loucheur
Sydney Peel
Devile Crespi
Klagenfurt
Bolshevik Forces Gain Strength in Perm Occupation
Advices from Omsk report Kolchak Siberian forces evacuated on June 29 as Bolsheviki entered Perm last Tuesday. Swedish reports say Bolsheviki mobilizing energetically with able bodies called to arms. Officers may hold posts only if their families bear consequences of possible treason.
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Washington
State Department
Omsk
Kolchak Siberian
Rusagian
London
Perm
Poe
Paris July 2 Texts Of France United States Agreements
Paris dispatch reports the texts of agreements between France and the United States. Details are continued on page five.
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Paris
The
Associated Press
France
United
Frau Greta Dorblush Wounded in Versailles Clash
Berlin reports Frau Greta Dorblush, a German peace delegation secretary, was struck on the head after leaving Versailles. She is in a precarious condition with concussion feared to be caused by the blow.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Frau Greta Dorblush
Versailles
Forces of Denekin Take Tzaritzin on the Volga
London reports Denekin the anti Bolshevik leader in Southern Russia has occupied Tzaritzin on the Volga south of Saratov. The city had been abandoned by Bolsheviki, according to a wireless dispatch received today.
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London
Denekine
Russia
Tzaritzin
Volga River
Saratov
Sailor Arrested on Liquor Charge Aboard Steamer
Customs Inspector John F. Burke reports the arrest of a sailor aboard the steamer IG on a liquor importation charge from Panama during wartime demobilization. The seizure involved a consignment of liquor and was handled by U S marshals office.
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Sailor
Rg Christensen
Allor
John F. Burke
Panama
Ony Eyamnamristensen
U. S. Marshals Office
Honorary President Anna Shaw Dies in Moylan Residence
PhiladelphiaJuly 3 Dr Anna Howard Shaw honorary president of the Nations American Woman's Suffrage Association died at her Moylan Virginia home near Philadelphia last night The death ends a long advocacy for women's suffrage and leadership in the movement.
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Philadelphia
Anna Howard Shaw
The
Nations American Woman's Suffrage Association
Moylan
Fear Bombers New York Homes Guarded
New York reports that Fifth Avenue mansions of William A. Clark Cornelius Vanderbilt Andrew Carnegie Henry C. Frick Mrs Finley P Shepard Vincent Astor and other wealthy individuals along with City Hall are under police guard after threats of renewed bomb outrages. St Patricks Cathedral St Thomas church and many churches are patrolled by detectives as Brigadier General Dyer orders rapid mobilization for any radical demonstrations tonight or tomorrow.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
United States
William A. Clark
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Andrew Carnegie
Henry C. Frick
Finley P. Shepard
Vincent Astor
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Thomas’ Church
Dyer
New York State Guard
Torrow
Lansing to Return to U.S. as Peace Tasks Grow
Secretary Lansing plans to leave Paris in mid July to return to the United States. He intends to seek funds from Congress to help the State Department manage new duties arising from the peace settlement. He hopes a successor to head the American peace mission may arrive before his departure but will not wait for it.
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Paris
Lansing
Washington
State Department
United States
Congress
Crack Regiment Heads to Paris Fourth of July Parade
The United States army will be represented at the Place de la Concorde ceremony by a selected regiment from the army of occupation. It will include one company from each of the first six regular divisions and a Rhine forces band.
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Paris
United States Army
Place de la Concorde
Army of Occupation
Rhine
Woman Awarded 86000 Damages in Palm Beach Fall
Miss Elizabeth Hoffman received 86 000 damages in a New York supreme court verdict against the Florida East Coast Hotel Company for injuries from a fall down an elevator shaft at the Hotel Breaks in Palm Beach.
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Associated Press
New York
Florida East Coast
Elizabeth Hoffman
Supreme Court
Palm Beach
Centenary Observes Americanization Day in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on July 3 Americanization day was observed at the Methodist Centenary exposition with Bishop Francis J McConnell of Denver delivering the principal address.
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Columbus
Ohio
Francis J. McConnell
Denver
US Soldiers Forbidden to Marry German Women
The judge advocates department on the Rhine ruled that American soldiers may not wed German women while peace treaty ratification is pending. Marriages are illegal under present conditions as the U. S. remains technically at war with Germany. Violations could be prosecuted for communicating with the enemy or fraternization. Army headquarters reports ongoing inquiries from soldiers wishing to marry German women.
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Associated Press
Army
United States
Department of the American
the Rhine
Germany
French bishops for Metz and Strasbourg spark debate
In Paris on July 2 the French government faced an animated debate over appointing Catholic bishops for Metz and Strasbourg. Demonsie charged unofficial diplomacy with the Vatican and alleged violation of church and state separation, while Pichon defended concordat upholding in Alsace Lorraine and claimed true separation behind the scenes. Critics accepted Pichon's explanations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Metz
Strassbourg
M. Demonsie
Vatican
Jean Bon
Stephen Pichon
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Heward
Strasbourg
M. Pichon
Germans Glad to Send Aid to Vienna
Berlin reports quote Himil von aes di rector of the Jeutgehe Bank saying Vienna faces imminent danger from Hungarian communist activity. He notes Hungary funds corruption and a Soviet republic threat while Germany would be glad to send troops to aid Vienna but fears Entente opposition.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Himil von Aes
Jeutgehe Bank
Pie of Cies
Vienna
Henner
Herr von Staussa
Germany
Danube
Munich
Entente
Living Costs Stir Italian Rallies Across Central Italy
A general strike against high living costs is declared in Faenza Ancona and other central towns in sympathy with Forti unrest. Ancona reports a complete strike worsening food shortages as authorities deploy military measures to restore order amid rising anarchist tension.
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Rome
Tuesaday
Associated Press
Faenza
Ancona
Italy
Forti
Turnkey Shot While Searching Prisoner in Baltimore
Turnkey John J. Lanahan of the Central police station was shot and killed as he prepared to search a prisoner in front of the desk. A second shot narrowly missed Police Lieutenant Kinnefelter. The shooter, Wraniak, a East Baltimore resident, was beaten into unconsciousness by nearby officers after the attack. Wraniak had been arrested as a larceny suspect. a second loaded pistol and about two dozen cartridges were found on him.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
John J. Lanahan
Central Police Station
Kinnefelter
Lanahan
Wrank Wraniak
Wraniak
American Forces in Germany renamed by general orders
Coblenz July 2. By the Associated Press. General headquarters orders rename the occupying army as American forces in Germany. The Third Army is dissolved in name only, effective immediately as part of the transition.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
United States Army
Army of Occupation
Germany
General Headquarters
Amy
Belgian towns asked to supply files on wartime atrocities
Brussels July 3 Belgian municipalities have been asked to submit documents for the trial of German officers accused of atrocities during the occupation of Belgium. The move aims to gather evidence for the case and establish accountability for wartime actions.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
Baptist Young People's Union Opens 28th Convention
The twenty eighth annual Baptist Young People’s Union of America convention opened in St. Louis with over 800 delegates. Topics included home missions and reconstruction as the event runs through Sunday.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
The
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Hog prices break all previous records in Chicago
In Chicago on July 3 a third record high hog price was set for the week at 22.25 dollars per hundredweight, rising sharply from the day before and eclipsing all prior records.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Assembly to Consider Peace Treaty Friday
Copenhagen dispatch says the national assembly will debate the peace treaty with Germany this weekend. Ratification appears likely as the measure gains Weimar approval per Politiken report.
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Seoeied
Copenhagen
National ‘Assembly
Alli
Germany
Weimar
Politiken
Romanian Minister Protests Treaty Text
Paris July 3 M Bratianu, minister to Burbania, left Bucharest to present the treaty text to his government. He says it is no secret Romanian claims in Transylvania and Bessabaria are not satisfied by the treaty.
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CUMAN
Italian Parliament to Discuss Peace Terms
In Rome Premier Orlando returned to Palmero to meet Sonnino after his Paris arrival. They held a long conference on the stance to take in parliament about the peace conference. Discussions will cover relations between Italian and American delegations and the Paris exchanges amid a session.
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Rome
Orlando
Tod. Palmero
Sonnino
For Fairs
Paris
Parliamen
Ital
Itm
France and Belgium Near New Commercial Treaty
Negotiations in Brussels on a new commercial treaty between France and Belgium progress over several days. A hearing on the proposed economic agreement with Luxembourg is also anticipated as talks continue.
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France
Trade of cloth for Russian wheat seen as relief barter
Paris dispatch reports the American steamer Kickapoo sailing from Nazaire to Novorossiysk with $500,000 worth of cloth and goods to trade for Russian wheat. The bartering experiment, funded by a relief committee and backed by the American administration, aims to ease shortages amid wartime inflation and exchange difficulties.
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Associated Press
Paris
Associated
Costa Rica Capit Declares Return to Normal After Turmoil
Reports say Costa Rica restored order in San Jose as troops of two revolutionary forces along the border withdrew to central zones. Officials in Washington and the Navy Department received details from Costa Rican authorities about renewed disturbances and recent events shaping the crisis.
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Washington
San Jose
Costa Rica
Navy Department
U Castine
Costa
President Wilson extends regrest to Brazil preside
President Wilson sends a message of regret to the Brazil president in New York. He extends life and wishes the Brazilian statesman a pleasant stay, expressing hope for good relations and happiness during the visit.
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Regree
Brazil
Geoington
Day
Pres Pessou
New York
United States
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