Maryland House Deliberates Over Charter Probe Compromise
In Annapolis a joint admin vs. independent Democrats committee forms to probe the Washington branch stock and charter grants. It names members including Seth and France, aims for a report by March 19, and sparks Republican anger over alleged breach of faith.
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Maryland
Washington Post
State House
Annapolis
Battimnore
Ohio
Washington
Itelf
Senate
House
Seth
Ousnn
Corman, Lee
Pei- Ling
Murphy
Ray
Geodwin
France
Dorton
Tenton
Hig
Marceh W
S v Dan
Congressman Mudd
Administration
Hinks Opposes Pearre for Sixth Maryland District
Frederick Md February 18 William J Hinks of Frederick is nominated as a Republican challenger to Col Pearre for Congress in the Sixth Maryland district Nearly 25 years since a Frederick County Congressman, Hinks supported by Stepublians in the county, former State Attorney Micikiuks' past runs noted Cumberland today reports Tack at Lonaconing says he is not a candidate for Congress or for Joffre soon after his recent defeat and vows investigations to expose conspirators within Republican ranks
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Mudd
Goorkeeper
Senate
Duperkeeper
Mir. Mudd
Hrewington
Congress
State Board of Health
Lockerman
Somerset
House Committee
Washington Post
Frederick
Maryland
Col. Pearre
William J. Finks
Frederick County
Mgr. Hinks
Miciiuks
Atcrorher
Irederick County
Mary Wn
James McSherry
Cumberland
Dick Republican Cloud
Lonaconing
Tack
Joffre
Appointment Recalled Delays Newport News Postmaster
Newport News Virginia February reports a clerical error sent W. I. Stapkins appointment as postmaster to the general postmaster and to the Senate. President Roosevelt was informed and the appointment has not yet been sent through. Read as postmaster last Thursday. Jol Stemp endorses Hopkins, but Read’s supporters hold the city business and professional leaders.
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Washington Postewport News
Stapkins
Newport News
Jes
Roosevel
Senate
Jol Stemp
Hopkins
Ironis
Read
Cty
Bill to Aid McCue Heirs and Save Children From Costs
In Virginia news from February 13 and 15, efforts continue to shield the McCue heirs from paying the estate costs of the late Charlottesville mayor James Samuel McCue’s trial and hanging. Delegate Byrd plans to introduce two bills to remit about 3,000 dollars in costs, noting the governor has no constitutional authority to act. In Danville on February 15, J. G. Willard and H. E. Stuart of the Virginia Corporation Commission heard complaints about Southern Railway freight-rate discrimination and called for better facilities and service.
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Washington Post
Richmond
James Samuel McCue
Charlottesville
McCue
Montague
Hut Fe
Byrd To-Morrow
Danville
Washington Poms
J. G. Willard
H. E. Stuart
Virginia Corporation Commission
Southern Railway
Man Arrested on Desertion Charge in Philadelphia
William Flannigan, held by Baltimore detectives Hogan and Hammersin, faces Philadelphia authorities over desertion charges from two years ago. He confessed to a single 16 cent beer purchase that led to a dispute with his wife, who then assaulted him, prompting his move to Baltimore after quitting his marriage.
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Washington Foo
Baltimore
William Flannigan
Hogan
Hammersin
Central Police Station
Philadelphia
Flannigan
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Death of Miss Matthews in Rivermont Park
Lynchburg authorities conclude coroner's jury finds Miss Lottie Matthews was shot by unknown persons. Though suspected as suicide after a recent breakup with her fiancé, pistol and five discharged cartridges beside her body raise questions. fiancé, a traveling salesman, unlocated, and family opposition noted. Funeral held. investigation continues.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Lottie Matthews
Rivermont Park
Miss Matthews
Tthe Gir
Tramp Fatally Stabbed Gibson at Limekilns
Frederick Maryland February reports a man named Charles Gibson about thirty eight years old employed at Barricks limekilns near Legorca was stabbed to death by a tramp identified as Charles Cline. Cline attempted to drive him away, stabbed near the heart with a pocket knife and died minutes later in jail after a chase by fellow workers.
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Bosciat
Washington Post
Frederick
Charles Gibaon
Barricks
Legorca
Charles Cline
Cline
Gibson
Clne
Guests of Gov Warfield entertain judiciary at Government House
Annapolis February fifteenth Gov Edwin Warfield hosted a stag affair for Maryland state judiciary at Government House. Attendees included Chief Judge James McSherry and numerous Court of Appeals and circuit judges, U S District Court judge, and Attorney General W S Bryan from diverse circuits.
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Judiciary of
Maryland
Government House
Washington Post
Annapolis
Edwin Warfield
State Judiciary
James McSherry
Court of Appeals
Henry Page
Thomas Jones
A. Hunter Boyd
Samuel D. Schmucker
John P. Briscoe
Charles N. Burke
Henry D. Harlan
Supreme Bench of
Baltimore City
Pete I. Wickes
John B. Dobler
George M. Sharp
Henry Stockbridge, Jr
Thomas J. Morris
United States District Court of
Baltimore
Henry Lloyd
Charles IF. Holland
Winst
Ewin H. Brown
Second Circuit
Frank I. Duncan
Third Circuit
Robert BR. Henderson
Fourth Circuit
William FH. Thomas
Fifth Circuit
J. Parran Crane
Seventh Circuit
W.S. Bryan
Annexation Ruling Expands Richmond Territory Significantly
Judge C B Nicol of Alexandria orders most proposed annexed area added to Richmond, excluding Barton Heights Chestnut Hill River View and the Dooley property. City gains about 4 million dollars in property and expansion area. Judge Wicoi upholds the annexation act as constitutional and valid, with a $50,000 improvement mandate in three years.
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Washington
Richmond
C. B. Nicol
Alexandria
Henrico County
Barton Heights
Chestnut Hill
River View
Dooley
Wicoi
Father of Eighteen in Virginia Sends Photo to Roosevelt
Winchester Va Feb 15 James A Boyce a well known farmer of Mount Williams forwarded to President Roosevelt a photograph of himself his wife and their eighteen children nine sons and nine daughters The couple aged fifty and forty five married in 1876 There are not twin or triplet among the offspring.
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Washington Post
Winchester
James A. Boyce
Mount Wiliams
Roosevelt
Lineman’s Fall Fatal in Roanoke and Norfolk Deaths
In Roanoke on February 1 Atwood C Hammersly a lineman for the Roanoke electrical department fell from a pole while stringing a wire. He sustained severe injuries including loss of an eye skull fracture and leg break and is not expected to survive. In Norfolk on February 15 George Sawyer of the Chesapeake Transit Line was killed at the company power house when struck on the head by a flying fragment of a broken eccentric rod from an engine.
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Roanoke
Atwood C. Hammersly
Washington Pas
Norfolk
George Sawyer
Chesapeake Transit Line
Favor Adjournment Rate Bill Passed by House
The House approved Delegate Churchman’s 2 cent railway rate bill with only one vote against. A Senate inquiry into the dismissal of three Corporation Commission attaches stirred capital. Reports favored $400,000 school funding and for an oil inspector post. Cigarette ban and public voting machines were debated as legislators weighed measures.
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Washington Post
Richmond
General Assembly
Committee On Courts of Justice
Sadler
Churchman
A. S. Lanier
A. M. Tyler
J. W. Newby
State Corporation Commission
Senate Committee On Finance
House
Senate
Dr Hale Honored Guest At Alpha Delta Phi Reception
The Alpha Delta Phi fraternity entertained last night at 122 Rhode Tass avenue with Boward Hale among the guests. A Roosevelt-era medal note and sixty years of membership were highlighted, as officers for the coming year were elected. A portrait supplement of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth is promised for next Sunday.
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Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
Matthew G. Trimble
Rhode Tass Avenue
Boward Everett Hale
Senate
Hale
Roosevelt
Alpha Dela Phi Fraternity
Trimble
Sautelle
Waiter Hymean
Rufua AH. Thayer
Walter & Hyman
Hobert & Hume
William Frye Wahtte
Rufus H. Thayer
Walter S. Hyman
and & R. Bond
John D.ames
Henry P. Blair
George F. Bowersman
G. T. Bretenshi
William R. Frisbie
H. H. Hawxhurst
H. H. Kerr
E. J. Kim‘bal
George O. Little
KF. Wr. Mitchell
Woodbury Pulsifer
Nathaniel Robbins
EB. Stebbins
Odell & Smith
R. W. Stone
Nicholas Longworth
Indian Chief Pleads for Girl in Court
Chief Cook of the Pamunkey Indians pleads with Richmond Police Court to spare Lola Collins from jail after she is charged with stealing a dress. Grace Folk, the witness, weeps as she asks dismissal. The chief says 163 tribe members mourn, pleads for a fine instead of imprisonment, citing Jamestown Exposition. judge imposes fifteen days and signs a gubernatorial pardon.
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Washington. Post
Richmond
Cook
Lola Collins
Grace Folk
Lince
Cant
John Smith
Crutchfield
Gov. Swanson
Social Hall of Cameron Run Club Ball in Alexandria
The Cameron Run Juniors Club social event will be held at McBurney's Hall in Alexandria with a committee led by Charles Hooff jr and chaperones including Mrs. Daingerfield and Mrs. Slaymaker. Hunt clubs from across the region attend, guests expected from Washington and other cities, Mount Vernon palace car to ferry guests home. Separately, a break in a King Street shop window led to two suspects, Bush confessing, goods recovered. Also notes the Ferneyhough-Fitzhugh wedding in Alexandria and a quiet Wildt-Travera marriage. George H. Bossart, an Alexandria registrar, died at Schwab's Hotel aged 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fort
King Street
Alexandria
McBurney’s
Charles Hooff, Jr
M. F
Courtland H. Smith
David Dunlap
David Rust, Jr
Richard Gibson
Paul Fort
Hotel
Rammies
Mramer
B. Abramson
King and
Washington Streets
Clarence Hanson
Hildred Bush
Bush
Ferneyhough
J. R. Caton, Jr
George H. Bessart
George TH. Bessart
Schwab's Hotel
North Royal Street
Michael Bossart
Disease Illustrated By Epilepsy Lecture And Biograph
Dr Walter G Chase of Boston lectured to George Washington University Medical Society on epilepsy and idiocy using life size motion pictures. The biograph is praised as a growing aid in medical demonstrations, with Chase noted for nervous disease study rather than practice. A luncheon honored him with a long guest list. Laurel MD group endorses Maryland rail fare bill for quarterly commuter tickets.
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Walter G. Chase
Boston
George Washington University Medical Society
Chase
New York
A. B. Hope
Rauscher’s
Edward Alexander
Rockvile
H. B. Haddox
Gaithernburg
T. C. Quick
Falls Church
J. W. Blackburn
Adams
Barnes
Washington
Laurel
Laurel Improvement Association
Pairo
Maryland
Aged Farmer Dies After Self-Directed Harm in Pa
John R. Smith a farmer aged about seventy five living near Easlesville Franklin County Pa attempted to end his life at his son Daniel Smith's home by shooting himself in the head Wednes day night He died shortly after at a local hospital The incident occurred amid tense conditions following the blast of the war news and local inquiries into the farmer's financial hardships and family disputes
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Wesnington
Hagerstown
John R. Smith
Easlesville
Franklin County
Daniel Smith
Westminster Kennel Club Show Draws Record Crowd
The thirtyeth Westminster Kennel Club exhibition ends with no protests over judging. Maj G M Carnochan wins two dusky Welsh terrier classes. Old Philadelphia gains with Champion Lenny King. Gene see Valley Hunt takes special prize among three packs, while Windholme and Somerset packs post notable finishes.
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Washington Post
New York
Williama
Westminster Kennel Club
Brace Spantels
Maj
G. M. Carnochan
Cairnsmuir Wizard
Bob Brandy
F. C. Benson, Jr
Philadelphia
United States
Grand Junction
Tenn
Georgia
Town and Monongahela
Metschenbacher
Westminster Club
Genessee Valley Hunt
J. W. Wadsworth
George Pool
James Totten
Middlesex Hunt
North Grafton
Mass
Radium Hunt
Pennsylvania
Windholme Cerriers
Harry T. Peters
Somerset Beagles
George B. Post, Jr
Cherubim
Chantress
Stately
Winifred
Radiant
Priestess
Bedlam
Beauty
Riot at Kansas City Basketball Game Ends in Police Interventions
In Kansas City on February 14 the New York National Guard basketball team from Schenectady defeated the Kansas City Athletic Club 34 to 26 in a three game series for the world championship. The contest was marred by rough play with bloody injuries. A melee between players led to a police interruption to restore order before the game resumed. The visitors played strongly, though the local team fought hard.
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Kansas City
New York National Guard
Schenectady
N. Y
Kansas City Athletic Club
Visitors
Golf Association fixes dates for three national championships
New York February 15 At a United States Golf Association executive meeting the Amateur Championship will be July 10 to 14 at Englewood New Jersey. The women’s event is October 8 to 13 at Brae Burn West Newton Massachusetts and the Open at Onwentsla Lake Forest Illinois will be June 29 and 30. Associate members elected include Columbia Golf Club Washington Midlothian Country Club Blue Island Euclid Country Club Cleveland and Plainfield Country Club Plainfield New Jersey. The Midlothian club had been associate since 1900 and was reclassified in 1992.
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New York
United States Golf Association
Englewood Golf Club
Englewood
N. J
Brae Burn
West Newton
Mass
Onwentsla Club
Lake Forest
Ill
Columbia Golf Club
Washington, D. C
Midlothian Country Club
Blue Island
Euclid Country Club
Cleveland
Ohio
Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield
N. I
Midlothian Club
Roosevelt Yacht Cup races off Marblehead in 1907
Massachusetts coast Boston February 15. Admiral Barandon announces plans for international small-sloop races off Marblehead in September next. The event is joint by Eastern Yacht Club and German Club with German boats to compete against American defenders. Roosevelt to sponsor the cup. Kaiser’s return races at Kiel in 1907 promised. Captain Hetlinghaus aids preparations.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Eastern Yacht Club
Admiral Barandon
Imperial Yacht Club of Germany
Marblehead
Mass
Eastern’ Yacht Club
Roosevelt Haveing
Admiral Marandon
Kiel
Hetbinghaus
Washington
M C A Defeats Columbia in Minute Men Armory Cage
In the MinuteMen Armory rink the M C A defeated the Columbia Athletic Club by 9 to 3. The game was dull with weak shooting. Schlosser and Mueller led their teams. Lineups included Peattions, White, Loughran, McQueen, Leach, Hopp, Scott, Soundera, Ellta, and Eliza. Free goals credited to Schlosser and Mueller. Umpire Moriarity.
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Minutemen's Armory
MC. A
Columbia Athletic Club
Schlosser
Mueller
Y. WG
AL Peattions
White
Loughran
Mueller -Mueller
Ellta
McQueen
Leach
Hopp
Scott
Soundera
Eliza
Qohlorser
Mr. Moriarity
Two Basketball Games At Y M C A For Track Fund
Two basketball games at the Y M C A tomorrow night to aid the track team feature Reserve teams of the Y M C A and Carroll Institute, a Regular YMCA team, and Company A Hospital Corps. First game at 8 pm, with halves as described and lineups listed.
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Carroll Institute
Company A
Hospital Corps
U. S. 4A
Ymca Pouttton
Co. A. H. Corps
McCormack Bopp
Wilford Schiessar
Starep Woollhead
Jabelks
Pryor Willtems
Glass
Beelyo
Plate Printer Team Leads In Tight Bowling Race
New York trails Philadelphia by three games in the Plate Printers Bowling League after the third series with both sides equal in games played and remaining. St. Louis and Boston fall behind as Charley Lord dominates with 187 high in the race, while Joe Hardie nears. Most players have at least one 200+ game, and officiated records follow.
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Plate Printers
Philadelphia
New York Quint
Quaker City
Bureau
Phillies
St. Louis
Boston
Charley Lord
Joe Hardie
Flordie
Lord
O'Connor
Field Trials Board To Meet In Haston Md
Governors of Maryland and District of Columbia Field Trials Association plan a late March meeting to set the date and location for 1908 dog trials. A merged Virginia and Delaware group may join, expanding entries. Secretary Frank M. Finley aided arrangements as Talbot County backs a November 15 season opener with more birds near Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waston
Maryland
Virginia and Delaware Fields Trials Association
Maryland and District
Frank M. Finley
Washington
Talbot County Game Protective Association
Easton
Wrestling Bouts Tonight at Concordia Hall
Joe Grant a Washington middleweight faces Joe Rusek in a finish wrestling match at Concordia Hall Sixth and EH streets NW Grant returns after a year off to pursue a business offer and trains hard to make a strong showing Rusek an ex partner to Farmer Burns has worked in Baltimore and is a seasoned challenger Main preliminary pits Shad Link and George Burlingame while Alcuin and Charles Weiss will showcase holds W Wackenschmidt and Tom Jenkins world championship throw cited Also Benny Finwice of Baltimore seeks a match with Joe Grant at 125 to 128 pounds in Washington
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Joe Grant
Washington
Joe Rusek
Concordia Hall
EH Streets
Northwest
Grant
Ife
Jessona
National Guard
Rusek
Farmer Burns
Tom Jenkins
Baltimore
Washingtonian
Shad Link
George Burlingame
Link
Burlingame
Alcuin
Charles Weiss
Charley Weiss
George W Wackenschmidt
New York
Naval Academy Fencing Schedule Details Announced
The Naval Academy fencing team unveils dates for February and March matches against Penn, Columbia, Cornell, and the Philadelphia Fencers Club. Additional fixtures are planned with several events未 fixed, and the squad will enter the Intercollegiate Fencers Association tournament in New York March 16 to 19. Grattan C. Dishman serves as captain and Philip Lauman as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Port
Annapolis
Heb
Naval Academy
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia
Cornell
Philadelphia Fencers’ Club
Intercollegiate Fencers'’ Association
New York
Grattnn C. Dishman
Midshipmens
Philip Lauman
Medal Play at Pinehurst in Valentine Tournament
In Pinehurst North Carolina on February 15 perfect conditions produced close matches in the second annual Saint Valentine tournament. Foote of Apawamis defeated Becker of Woodland Auburndale 1 up with a halved hole while medal scores were 79 for Foote and 79 for Becker. First division saw Berker over Pres brey three and two and Denny over Dana five and three. Second round Foote edged Hecker one up and Knight defeated Keyes one up.
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Pinehurst
N.1
J. D. Foote
Apawamis
C. L. Becker
Woodland Golf Club
Auburndale
Foote
Becker
J. O. H. Denny
Oakmont
G. Lee Knight
Philadelphia
C LL Berker
Woodland
Charles Presbrey
New York
JD. Foute
Che Townee
H Denny
Dana
Pmlandale
Little
Wollaston
Fownes
Gakwon
C. W Royce
Gien Hidge
Wrederiek Schavoir
Weeburn
GH Knight
Gelden Gate
Halkett
Ridhey
Lee Knight
Bear LE Wardwell
Camden
Meloup
Hil
Pleamont
Avlanta
G Thomas
Glen Kise
Band
Forte
Hecker
Denny
Tittle
Dr Knight
Keyes
Knight
C B Pownes
Presbrey
Dr. Behavoir
the Mag
Wardwell
A N Chandler to Be First American Balloon Aeronaut
A N Chandler of AON Chandler & Co bankers plans balloon ownership and flight training in Paris for aviation debut in the United States. The Aero Club of America formed last November mirrors the Paris club, seeking practical air navigation. Chandler confirms the ship is here to stay and aims to develop autonomy in aerial travel.
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A. N. Chandler
United States
Washington Post
New York
AON Chandler & Co
Inti- Gelniva
Algerica
Tiv
Pans
Ua Buinider
Feanece
Arnt Intehbds
Aero Club of al
Chandler
Trinity Huilding
Breadway
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Pearre
Bill
Legores
Gov. Warfield
Highteen
Virginia Farmer
Power House
Virginia
Corporation Commission Investigation
Office of State
House Committee On
Barrett
Boards of Supervisora
Sion Railway
Eugene Gould
House Committee On General Laws
Corporation Commission
American Tobacco Company
Sale
DR. Hale
Richmond Court
Hunt Club
Anna L. Slaymaker
TH. Jc. Slaymaker
G. W. Ramsay
Prince and
St. Asaph Streets
Frank Slaymaker
Genesee Valley Hunt Pack
Maj. Carnodian
Columbia Club
Roosevelt Yacht Cup
Tookiat
Bornet
Bro. Franch Scourers& Oyers Aise Sr
Minutemen’s Armory
AY Pina
Sta
HG HS
Ord
Hardin
Land Puuten
Orgpada
Jones
Miller
Donon
Lg Helmerich
Spencer
Bad Miers
Shanahan
BSE Budice
al Baz Jonnaco
Stanton Ae
Kilpatrick
Bowman
Davis
Morrison
Mowaly
Las
Putnam
Ls. W. Pot
St. Louis Ag
P.O. Commitasionesy
Iy Barr
Cross
Akers
Splain
I Smith
Las Brosnan
Carey, Ag
Meyers
McCarthy
Fplath
Puredespite
Shafter
Williams
Bia Iya
Johnson
Patric
Donahue
Brevier Minion
Ist
Eilett
Mitchell
McCarty
Brooks
Downon
Ferguson
Fowler
Payne
Corwin
Cromwell Ney
Saengerbund
Kiposhed
Florists
Wiorists. Saengerbund Bd. Pd
Welser
Abe
Crigt
Ernest
Campbell
G Street
U. S. Treasury
Nathan Sale
Harriet Lane Johnston
White House
Buchanan
D. K. Este. Fisher, May S. Kennedy, Wm. G. Johnson
Iate
G St
Treasury Dept
C. G. Sloan & Coo., Aucts
Benny Finwice
St. Valentine’s
Paris
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Hile
Naters
Ape
Alt Punties
Ervbaisies Kywse
Bosko
Hancock
Mancock
Britimore, Md
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