Rock Creek Park Real Estate Plan Pushes Garden Move
The House passed the Slayden bill to relocate the decorative garden from Capitol Grounds to Rock Creek Park and later expand Potomac Park boulevard. Opponents led by Representative Howard questioned a real estate ring, while Cooper and Slayden denied improper motives and defended the measure as beneficial city beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper and Slayden
Potomac Park
Capitol Grounds
Rock Creek Park
Senate
Boulevard
Grant Monument
Rock Crash Park
Howard
Georgia
Washington
Cooper
Wisconsin
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Mr. Slayden
Trade bill conferees meet after delay in Congress
After a week’s delay the House and Senate conferees on the Federal Trade Commission bill met for a preparatory session. The main dispute centers on unfair competition provisions as they work toward a compromise before further consideration of related Clayton and anti-trust measures. In a separate report, Mrs. Lillie Clark reports an intruder attacked her in her room at 1309 Connecticut Avenue Northwest around 10:46 p.m. and she believes the intruder intended robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Lillie Clark
Connecticut Averdue
Saratoga Race Results Show Wide Odds Shifts Across Five Races
Detailed results from Saratoga's races list winners and payouts for five events. Winning Witch led the first race at odds 2 to 4 to 1, with Dardee and Bito placing, while Jomtien and Little Hugh headed the steeplechase card. Thoroughbred outcomes include Albena and Manila K among others, with times noted for several heats and a Mohawk feature race concluding at 1:40.
Saratoga Racing Entries Read Like A Jumbled Card
A chaotic list of two year olds and older thoroughbreds stakes and allowances at Saratoga. Entries include Quien Saba Vladimir Dousier and many others with diverse odd spellings and numbers, signaling a busy day of races across multiple conditions and distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Mila Ambrose
Guy. Fisker
Amat
Grover Hughem
Sperrhas
Belle
Brynmawr
Piehersee Atagea
Gude Wright
Bonanet
Moakir
Agnet
Trumps
Superintendent
Miying
Mie Steetor
Noble Grand
Lauder
St. Battery
Melton Ogmar Robin
Ant
King Edward Park
Carriers Hold Two Sessions At National Museum
The Rural Letter Carriers Association met in two sessions at the National Museum to discuss development and future plans. Representatives Finley Hamlin Shackele ford and Powell spoke on measures to aid carriers, with committee chairmen named for resolutions finance mileage per diem ways and means constitution by laws membership. A large American flag was presented by the Tennessee delegation as officers reported, with Fourth Assistant Postmaster Biakslee set to speak and advocates for expanding rural delivery to address the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Powell
J. B. Newcomer
Maryland
B. J. Rosenthal
General Association
Tennessee
Biakslee
Peter Volo Wins 10000 Futurity at Kalamazoo Race
Peter Volo driven by Tom Murphy wins the $10,000 Futurity for 2-year-old trotters at Kalamazoo, with a 3:04 3-4 heat time and set multiple track records. Lassie McGregor takes the $10,000 Paper Mills purse for 2:11 trotters, Sienna wins the first heat, and Pop Geers features in two winning drives including Sparkle Watts. Geers also drives Napoleon Direct to a $2,000 pacing stake victory, while Tommy Murray reports purchase of Peter Scott for 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Peter Volo
Tom Murphy
Spirit of the Times
the Harvester
Luelle Spier
Grand Rapids
Lee Axworthy
Paper Mills
Lassie McGregor
Sienna
Pop Geers
Sparkle Watts
Napoleon
Tommy Murray
Sanford Small
Boston
Peter Scott
Peter the Great
Nobleswe
Floyd
May Mack
Garrity
Qaxadle
Jooms Herab
Saaasa Otek
Seowjss
Pace
Fome King
Boyle
Plants Dilloo
Horsey
Sparkie Watte
Che
General Waits Ares
Aa Ba
Ge Ae Marshman
Svirte
Thas Futurity
Seyourald Lrotters
Purae
Pater Wolo
Murpttiga Lan Arworthy
Landrowal
Drtolan Axworthy
B.c
McDonald
Megs
Adbolin Watts
Greier
Paper
McGremer
Br Jay MaGregor Murphy
King Edward Park Horse Races Result Summary
At King Edward Park several races produced winners and placers. Rosemary won the first race, Dada Dick placed second, with Time recorded as 0:68 25. Margaret won the second with Colonel Fred second and Reay third. Gitena led the third, Birka second, Harvest Queen third with Time 1:18. Pontefract won the fourth, Oga Star second, Fantoso third, Time 1:61. Jolly Tar won the fifth. Pascos and Chica placed second and third. Pierre Dumas won the birth race with Spahn second and Time 1:24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturiougeakenle
Daly Stevens
Mello
Byeat Olda
Bulger
Andy Even
Birka
Griner
Harvest Queen
Smith
Tigpile
Tempest
Dig Lomax
Lady Bountizel
Woods Fitugersid
Drawn
Elmahdie
Millon
Pontefract
Molaay
Oga Star
Fantoso
Garam
Thomas Haro
Barn Dance
Gatr Pailon
Jolly Tar
Bauer
Chilton Sauen
McQinn
Pascos
Chica
Brush
Pierre Dumas
iSmiths
Spahn
Nthelda
Cleopat
Ben Stove
Belfast
Henry Hutchinson
Fort Erie Race Meet Yields Fast Times and Upsets
Fort Erie hosted six races with Thoroughbreds and steeplechase events. Winners included Aunt Josie in the first race, Promoter and Parlor Box among top placers, and Kiloburne in the Canadien Sportsman Handicap. Times and payouts varied, with multiple thoroughbred fields racing 6 furlongs to about two miles and a 1 1/4 mile stint for older horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purea
Boo
Josie
Motemba
Dengro
McEwen
Kazan
Coleman
Dat
Roberta
Palarmo
Proctor
Ed Weils
Clynta
Ram
Dayton
David
Dupes
Orderly Nat
Bernhard
Joe Galery
Parlor Box
Taplin
Bolala
Salth
Sherwood
McRivens
Hamilton
Neville
Marnegat
Kioburne
Smith
David Craig
McCabey
Ageona
Love
iMurphyh
Thue
Doctor Larrick
Helen
Laura
Colethan
Aven
Salon
Hinchext
Mordecai
Tarmer
Deka’ Pot
Arran
Springway
Are
Exlon
Ship Bill Broadened by Conferees and Navy Aid Mentioned
Congress moves to broaden ownership rules for foreign built vessels under American registry allowing coastwise trade within two years. Senate and House conferees include O Gorman Thornton Shields Perkins Borah and Mann. Separate measures ask for Navy funding to build a merchant fleet with up to twenty steamships for combined passenger and freight service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Bil
House
Senate
Congress
Bir
Jones
United States
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Atlantic and
Cumming
O‘gorman
Thornton
Shields
Perkins
Borah
Alexander
Hardy
Underwood
Greene
Massachusetts
Mann
Harlier
Galveston
New Orleans
New York
Tampa
Fla
Jacksonville
Lakes
Welland Canal
Lake Porta
Atlantic Coast
Pacifico Coat Oy
Gulf
Mano
Secretary of the Navy
Vessala
World War I Army and Navy Chiefs Across Europe
Special to The Washington Post from London outlines the top military leaders in Britain France Germany Russia Austria Hungary and Serbia. It notes Kitchener Joffre Jellicoe Moltke Sukhomlinoff and Kaisers circle with Archduke Frederick and other royal commanders directing forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington
London
France
Raymond Poincare
Theophile Delcakes
Russia
Germany
Gen. Joffre
Admiral de la Peyrera
Arraigns Washington Businessmen Over Southeast Saloons
Albert B. Shoemaker of the Antisaloon League pressed charges against Washington businessmen at Metropolitan Baptist Church, accusing them of blocking anti liquor efforts and warning saloons in the southeast would draw drinkers from dry areas. Rep Addison T. Smith said prohibition will stay and a doctor or lawyer cannot drink and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwera
Washington
Eugene
Capitol Hill
Albert B. Shoemaker
Antisaloon League of
Metropolitan Baptist Church
East Washington Civic Association
Shoemaker
Addison T. Smith
Jéaho
Paris Women in Men's Jobs Amid War Labor Strains
Paris reports thousands of men called to front lines disrupting transport and city services. Underground lines run sparsely and with reduced service as conductors punchers and staff join regiments. Wives and sons cover duties. trams and Seine steamers operate leanly. taxi cabs scarce as chauffeurs enlist. Horse cabs surge as a traditional Parisian service fills gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Seine
Parla
Dye import crisis could shutter many US factories
Representative Herman A Metz warned the House that a European war cut of German imports of dyestuffs would halt production in cotton and silk goods, affecting mills and thousands of jobs. He urged State Department action to keep shipments flowing and notified diplomats to secure transit routes, noting only about days of supply remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Parsons
Aays
Herman A. Metz
New York
Metz
State Department
Secretary of State
Department
United States
Matz
Rhine
Rotterdam
Suite
Debate Peace Pacts In Senate Behind Closed Doors
As Europe barrels through war, the United States Senate debates twenty special peace treaties with foreign nations. Secretary of State and Counselor Robert Lansing oversee consultations on international law and dispute resolution by commissions prior to any resort to arms. Alliance talks include Argentina Brazil Bolivia Chile Costa Rica Denmark Dominican Republic Guatemala Honduras Italy Norway Nicaragua Netherlands Panama Persia Portugal El Salvador Switzerland Uruguay and Venezuela. Similar treaties with Great Britain and France are anticipated but delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Capitol
Robert Lansing
State Department
Ares
Argentina
Braza
Bolivia
Chile
Costa Rica
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Honduras
Italy
Norway
Nicaragua
Netherlands
Panama
Fersia
Portugal
Salvador
Switzerland
Uruguay
Vensanela
Great Britain
France
Orphans Guests at Knights Event for St. Vincent's Schools
The Knights hosted a guest day at Marshall Hall with pupils from St. Vincent's St. Joseph's and St Rose's Industrial School joining in baseball and athletic events after dinner The committees led by Dr J Rozler Biggs and Mrs Aughinbaugh organized guest tables pies cakes and awards with numerous volunteers handling meals and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Volumous
Marshall Hall
St. Vincent's
St. Joseph's Orphan
James H. Kates
Joseph J. Degnan
Joseph A. Repett
George A. Dardy
James J. Conroy
Daniel Cleary
H. P. Robbins
J. J. Wilson
P. O'Brien
Thomas McNamee
Leo A. Rover
P. Ly. O'Brien
John Costello
William Howard
George A. Howe
BJ. Smith
J. Cassen Howard
John J
Mra
de Lang
Lemonadin Aughinbaugh
Chapplear
Mra. Flynn
Altavall
James O'Connell
I Cecilia Desmond
Marie O'Brien
Misa Reed
Fitzpatrick
J. Rozier Blges
Misa Frances Walley
Mias K. Moriarty
Misa Florence Colford
Miss Wolf
Misa Pearson
Joe Cream
Arthur Thotl
Mary Oliphant
Alice Cotter
Anna Doering
Misa Slattery
Julia Buckley
Mulhare
Joseph, Moriarty
Mary Quigley
Misa Albright
Mary Kane
Hellen McCullough
Leo Roger
Bana Hilliard
V. Co
Aughinbaugh
Mins Boswell
No Fear of Coal Shortage Reported in London Dispatches
London dispatches to the British embassy say there is no risk of coal shortage in England. Details were not provided, but it is believed import fuel will continue to flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Poincara
London
Quay
Will Withdraw Battleships From Vera Cruz by Sept 1
Secretary Daniels said the Atlantic fleet will be withdrawn from Vera Cruz and brought north by September 1 leaving only small patrol craft in Mexican waters. Rear Admiral Fletcher would take command at Hampton Roads in succession to Rear Admiral Badger who retires. Movement deemed unrelated to European actions.
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Vera Cruz
Daniels
Gulf
Dominican
Haitien
Ttig
Fletcher
Hampton Roade
Badger
Navy Department
Father believes dead girl is his daughter in Philadelphia hotel
John C Moore of Washington identified a body found in a Philadelphia hotel as his daughter Blancha M Moore after fasting to confirm the match. He had received weekly letters and traveled to Philadelphia when the description matched his missing child. Police in Philadelphia were still seeking the victim's identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Blancha M. Moore
John C. Moore
Tenth Atraet Northwest
Washington
Mc Moore
Child Found With Throat Slashed In Woodshed
Arthur C. Osborne, seven, a retired barber, was discovered yesterday morning in a woodshed behind his home at 1508 Fenth Street Northwest with a throat wound from a small table knife. He was taken to Washington Asylum Hospital in not serious condition. Osborne had operated a barber shop at 1708 Pennsylvania Avenue until about two months ago, selling due to palsy that hindered work for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Osborne
Fenth Street
Washington Asylum Hospital
Osborne
Pennsylvania Avenue
Engineers Tie Civil War Bridge Feat Near Woodbridge Va
Pennsylvanian engineers and US regulars built a 630 foot pontoon bridge across Occoquan Creek near Woodbridge Virginia in 90 minutes, surpassing Hooker’s two day time. The joint camp at Belvoir involved regular and militia engineers as well as Scranton and Philadelphia units, faced by river hazards and forest fires. Captains Kingsman Puller Andrews led the effort, with the militia to break camp today as the units depart Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occoquen Creek
Woodbridge
Hooker
John Kingsman
Belvoir
Corps of Engineers
Scranton
Philadelphia
State Guards
Pennsylvania
Washington
Ray W. Puller
Scranton Company
J. H. M. Andrews
Philadelphia Company
Auto Collides With Car in Northwest Street Crash
An automobile owned and driven by Julian De Knight of South Fairfax street Alexandria Virginia struck a Capital Traction Company car last night in front of 513 M street Northwest. The Knight said no one was hurt and the vehicle was only slightly damaged.
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Julian de Knight
South Fairfax Street
Alexandria
Capital Traction Company
S513
M Street
Recruiting in Canada Ends as Volunteers Flood War Contingent
Ottawa Aug. 12 The number of volunteers enlisted for service in the overseas contingent to be sent from Canada is so large that 25 000 men required can be picked from any three of the nine military divisions in the dominion. Col Samuel Hughes minister of militia announced tonight that recruiting closed nationwide and commanding officers are preparing lists to rush to the militia department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Samuel Hughes
Militia
Militia Department
Duchess A War Nurse Volunteers For Refugees
The Duchess of Sutherland and Mme de Pourtales travel from London to Bruges to aid German women and children left stranded. A German-American relief committee forms in London with Home Office support, appealing for funds to charter a vessel to repatriate refugees to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Sutherland
Mme
de Pourtales
London
Mme. de Pourtales
St. Petersburg
Brugeela
British Home Office
Germany
Rail chaos as trains stop and guards patrol Europe
On the Paris to Calais run thousands of Americans and Brits struggle aboard crowded trains with no water as soldiers guard tunnels and bridges. Passengers recount searches for Germans, shortages of food and money, and efforts by London and New York committees to aid stranded travelers. Among those aboard are notable names and families fleeing St Petersburg, with talks of Johnson and relief efforts led by Gilroy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Mr. Willett
France
Philadelphia
Thomas F. Gilroy
New York
Europe
England
Germany
Charles Aldrich
Cleveland
London
John A. Wilson
J.L. Harahan
Winels Central Railroad
Mis
Martha Harris
Memphis
St. Petersburg
John H. Gregory
B. B. Anthony
Rochester
Albert #H. Wierin
New York Clearing House
Meuse Crossing Reported Without Crown Prince
Rotter dam dispatches to the Rotterdam Courant claim German officers at Vise confirmed the crown prince did not accompany his regiment when it crossed the River Meuse several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Adjanatch
Rotterdam
Meastricht
Rotterdam Courant
Vise
Meuse
Princes Elube Kaiser Rescued By Spanish Envoy In Moscow
Russian news describes Crown Princess interceding with the Kaiser after princes Yusupoff were seized as prisoners of war in Berlin. Spanish Ambassador aided the dowager Empress in a special train to St Petersburg, as war uproots travel and enriches relief efforts. Government and public bodies rally Red Cross aid for reservists families. The Moscow visit of the czar and imperial family is announced, with order to be maintained by the populace. The Yusupoff line is traced to 15th century Nogai Tartars, with Felix Felxovitch Yusupoff and his descendants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sukomlinoff
Kieff
St. Petersburg
Julius von Moltke
von Moltke
Count von Moltke
Julius
Archduke Frederick
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Spain
Charles
Archduke Leopold Salvator
Austria-Hungarian
Archduke Wagene
Landwehr
Austria
Hungary
Moscow
Germany
Yusupoff
Berlin
Yusupof
Russia
House of Yusupoff
Samall
Zeneide Yusupoff
Nikola Borlesovitch
Felix Felxovitch
Bumarokoff-Histon
Sumarckoff
Europe
Novgorod
Felix Elston
Felix
Prince Yugupoff
Felix Sumarokoff-Elston Yugupoff
U. S. Aids Germans in Canada
The State Department extends protection to German and Austrian citizens in Canada equal to that given to British subjects in Germany. Consular officers are instructed to safeguard nationals amid denouncements as spies, with efforts to secure fair trials away from military action zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
State Department
Germany
London
Paris
St. Petersburg
Denada
Sdd
Would Deny Coal to Canada Protest by Detroit German American League
Adolph Niederpreuem secretary of the Detroit German American City League sends a message to the President alleging neutrality law violations over coal shipments from the United States to Canada via Port Huron on the Grand Trunk Railroad. He cites 12 500 German American citizens in the league and urges a vigorous protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New York
City Lunch Club
London
H. W. Thornton
Great Eastern Railroad
Albert Stalley
Washington
Detroit
Telegraphic messages to Turkey to be in French
Telegraph companies announced that messages for delivery in Turkey must be prepared in French only. Instructions issued to European Atlantic cable terminals specify no other language will be accepted.
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New York
Augus
Turkey
Atlantic
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Sua
Eoghh
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Bito
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Jeidora
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Little Hugh
Alieny
Wen
Meynes
Moaton
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Sq Rurtony
Albena
Buxton
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McTaurart
Vandeven
Con
Manila K
McCuhent
Etme
Merry Twinkle
Bnd View Alto
Pearida
Neylong
McCaney
Prinetis
Ederis
Bac
Toynbee
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Jimmy
Sir John Johnson
Wall
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Tor Thegeries
Rupert Bradlay
McTaggart
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Selar Star
Warlock
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Ture
Meva E Gorth
Lady May
Little Pete
Maria
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Pareal Post
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Costas
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Olgan
Gegar Crees
Wales
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Sadorus
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Sarurka
Mornlight
Batwa
Othello
Miss Dena
Joe Katey
Kate el Firth
Jevear-olda
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Milton Rubies
Flerce Inman
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Tha Monk
Nice
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Orpeeth
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Nino Mucha
Bea Vo
Lyne
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Joe
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Jim" Eatiedy
Archy
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Laasie McGregor
Paper “Mills
Pop” Geers
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Sir John French
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King George of
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Friedrich Willhelm
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Sukomnaff
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Grand Duke
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Grigorovitch
Nicholas
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Ritter von Brobatin
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Gen. von Hotzendorff
Admiral Hauss
Emperor Francia Joseph
Sergia
Peter
Boja Yankovitch
Sife
Joffre
D. C
Saya
U.S
War—Administration
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Mexican
Ceates
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Duchess
Calais Mra
Blackmore
Howard L. Willett
Chicago
Naples
Paria
Willett
Mr. Wilson
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Golf Clubs
Charles Plankington
Milwaukee
Martin Vogel
William H. Porter
J. P. Morgan & Co
Leroy Fadwin
Empire Trust Company
Giroy
Thomas ©. Fellner
F. J. Hartley
Prince
Elube Kaiser
Yusupoffs
Sweden
Finland
Red Cross
U. S
Gi Chiye
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