Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 99, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 August 1925 — Page 1

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EX-INDIANAPOLIS MAN ADDRESSES BIBLESTUDENTS C. A. Wise Declares Second Coming of Christ Is | at Hand. f MEET IN TABERNACLE Convention Opens Sessions With Night Service. The second coming of Christ is at hand, declared C. A. Wise, Brooklyn, N. Y., today in his talk 'on “Delivery of the Children or Israel from Egypt,” which closed the first morning session of the International Bible Students Association convention at Cadle Tabernacle. Wise Is vice president of the association. He drew a parallel between Moses as God’s mediator of delivery from bondage and the modern church as a mediator. He said the Gospel age was drawing to a close after which the Kingdom of Christ would be established. Until seven years ago. Wise had lived in Indianapolis for twentyeight years. He has just returned from Europe. Song S<nice Held Preceding Wise's talk, song service was held, and H. S. Murray of Florida spoke on “Loyalty to God.” The first of the noon-hour lectures was given at 12:30 at English’s theater, by W. F. Hudglngs, New York, publicity director of the convention. "Where are the Dead?" was the subject of Hudglngs’ talk in which he declared the dead do not go either to Heaven or Hell. They are dead. He gave scientific evidence to prove his point in the fact that dead persons revived to life by the use of adrenaline knew absolutely nothing of their lapse of life. The thirty minute noonday lectures will continue throughout the session at English’s. Discussions of evolution and fundamentalism will be held. To Have Radio Another feature of the convention will be the radio programs given at 8:15 nightly, through WFBM, Indianapolis. C. E. Stewart, Milwaukee, Wis., and S. M. Van Sipma, of Chicago, •were to be speakers for the afternoon. M. C. Harbeck, Canton, Ohio, will speak tonight. The opening meeting of the convention Monday night was attended by about 7,000 delegates and friends. C. J. Woodworth of Scranton, Pa., general convention chairman called the followers of Christ to prepare for the final conflict which will establish the Kingdom of Christ on earth within tjhe bounds of this generation. Woodworth Haid that many statesmen believed we are nearing another World War, which will see the end of the established order. Wednesday's speakers will he A. J. Eshleman, evangelist, and H. H. Riemar, of St. Joseph, Mo.; W. E. Van Amburgh, of New York, and W. L. Pelle, of Louisville, Ky.

MAGEE HEARING IS POSTPONED Editor’s Condition Prevents Court Appearance. Bv United Press ALBUQUERQUE, Mex., Aug. 26. —The preliminorl hearing of Carl C. Magee, editor of the New Mexico State Tribune, set for Wednesday a.t East Las Vgas, N. Mex., has been postponed a week, Magee killed John B. Lassiter accidentally Friday night in a hotel in East Last Begas while in a fight with former Judge David J. Leahy. ' It is believed here that a charge of manslaughter will be asked at the preliminary hearing. The hearing was postponed due to Magee’s condition. He received three broken ribs and severe bruises at the hands of Leahy. DELIVERY WAGON LOOTED Three Suits and Two Dresses Taken, Police Are Told. Three suits and two women’s dresses were taken from his delivery wagon parked in front of an apartment building at Twenty-First and Illinois Sts.,' C. J. Bego, 117 N. Highland PI., driver for Schoen Brothers, cleautvt*, told police today. W. H. Dav'v 462 W. Thirty-First St., reported the theft of paint .valued at SSO from a house under construction at 4349 Washington Blvd. GOVERNMENT TO ACT White House Says U. S. Will Provide Fuel If Strike Comes Bv Unit'd Preß SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Aug. 26. The Federal government will do everything It can to help provide the public with fuel in case of a cessation of anthracite production, it was said at the summer White House today. This pronouncement was coupled with the statement that President Coolidg# Is reassured by the recent statement of John Hayes Hammond ♦hat the, r Will be no strike.

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Board of Accounts .Head Makes Charges Against Architects of State Project —Dismissal of Two Is Urged. NEW LEGION BUiLDING TO BE INVESTIGATED Designers Officers of Cleveland Firm Whicn Manufactures Steel Originally Specified for Foundation, Orr Says. Investigation of affairs of the Indiana World War Memorial, including a review of all construction details on the recently completed $300,000 American Legion Bldg., is to be made by the State board of accounts, Lawrence F. Orr, chief examiner for the board, announced today. Orr's announcement came after he had recommended dismissal of Walker and Weeks, Cleveland, Ohio, architects for the entire Memorial, in a letter to Marcus S. Sonntag, Evansville, president of the Memorial board. Serious charges were set forth In the letter. Most attention will be given to specifications of the Legion Bldg., Orr said. These specifications were not submitted to the board of accounts, as ordered by law, it Is alleged. It was for this reason that (Turn to Page 11)

‘CORNER OF U. S.’ IS INDORSED BY BOARD Ordinance for Turns at Washington and Meridian Sts. Will Be Submitted to City Counei!.

Following an appeal by officers of the Hoosier Motor Club to assist in making Washington and Meridian Sts. “the corner of the United States,” board of safety members indorsed submission of an ordinance to city council authorizing both left and right turns at that intersection. Motor Club officers pointed out that with the crossing of the N’aFIRE EQUIPMENT MADESTANDARD Board of Safety Votes Approval of Plan. Reduction of o le-half of one per cent in fire insurance rates, involving savings -of thousands of dollars to Indianapolis persons, was made possible by the board of safety today when it voted approval of standardization of hose and hydrants in conformity with a national plan. Fire Chief John J. O'Brien said the standardization work, for which expenses will be paid by the underwriters, will enable fire units from other cities to help fight a destructive blaze in Indianapolis. Three firemen were promoted to chauffeurs by the board. They were James Love, truck company 32; Louis Newton, truck company 3. and Ralph Fender. \ _________________ SEFRIT RITES ARE SET Funeral for Hoosier Editor to Be Held Wednesday. Bv Tim'a Special WASHINGTON, Ind„ Aug. 25. Funeral services for Charles G. Setfrit, edfltor of the Washington Herald, who died at West Baden Monday, will be held here Wednesday at 2:30 p. m.‘with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. His body was brought here late Monday. CHURCH MEETING OPENS United Bret hern White River Conference Convenes Here. Eightieth annual meeting of the White River conference of the Church of the United Brethern In Christ convened today at the University Heights United Brethern Church. Bishop H. H. Fout, Indiana head of the denomination, made the opening conference address this afternoon. J. B. Parsons, superintendent of the White River conference was in charge of devotional exercises. Committee meetings were held this morning. Lieut. Col. Earl F. Hites of the Volunteers of America wiil preach this evening. PI ONER IS BURIED Bv Times Spicial SHERIDAN, Ind., Aug. 25.—Funeral services for Clayton Cox, 91, prominent Sheridan resident, were to be held today. Cox who had been ill for several months, died at his home Saturday. Several childr.„ survlv.

THREE KILLED BY TONG GUNS BLAZING ANEW New York, Chicago and Pittsburgh Chinese Are Murder Victims. ✓ REPRISAL IS SWIFT Several Men Are Dangerously Wounded. Deadly warfare between the two rival Chinese tongs. On Leong and Hip Sing, broke out anew in principal American cities last night and early today. The blazing clan guns have claimed three victims and several are dangerously wounded. NO TONG WAR HERE Police Say No Outbreaks likely in Indianapolis. Local police have not received any reports of a tong war among the Chinese residents of Indianapolis, according to Detective Captain Simon. When the last tong war was raging In other large cities several Chinamen in Indianapolis sought protection of the local police, fe&iing their lives might be in danger. Police kept close watch on strange Chinamen who drifted Into the city. WAR REACHES CHICAGO Chinese Is Slain by Bullet From Behind, Killer Caught. 8 1/ United Prett CHICAGO, Aug. 25.—Tong warfare which flared in Boston and "New York overnight reached Chicago early today. Shortly before dawn an unidentified Chinese was slain by a bullet from behind. His slayer was captured quickly. Police reserves have been rushed Into the Chinese district to guard against further slayings. Every place raided by Federal agents in the recent narcotic "clean(Tum to Page 11)

tional Rd. and Dixie Highway at that corner, plans are under way to advertise the fact nationally. They said the club would mark routes of leading highways through the city at an expense of $1,500, indicating all routes to converge at that intersection. Tourists now are passing through the city at a rate of 1,500 an hour, according to Ernest L. Kingston, board of safety president. Three more traffic policemen will be available for duty following the board’s decision to install stop and go signals at the Senate Ave. and East St. Intersections with Washington St. and at Pennsylvania and New York Sts. Automotic signal device* also will be placed at Virginia Ave. and East St. and at Washington Blvd. and Thirtieth St. A caution signal will be installed at Madison Ave. and Morris St. KLAN TORN DY CREED DISPUTE Modernist - Fundamentalist Fight Appears at Meeting. Bv United Pres* BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio., Aug. 26. —An outcropping of the fundament-alist-modernist dispute within the ranke of the Ku Klux Klan was prophesied today as the international Klan council convened here in extraordinary session. Backed by the Kl&ns of many states, Grand Dragon Clyde W. Osborne of the Ohio realm, was prepared to propose a campaign to "rout agnosticism and intellectual Christianity and restore harmony to the ranks of American Protestantism.” Bitter opposition was expected fom the New England Klan, leaders of which are said to be avowed modernists. MONEY AND TEETH L_OST Man Says Lower Set Dropped Out In Fight With Bandits. In a struggle early today with two men who robbed him of a watch and chain and money, total value SBO, L. W. Riley, 60, of 121 E. Vermont St., lost his lower set of artificial teeth at Indiana Ave.. north of Ohio St., according to his report to Motorpolice Chitwood and Ma vs. Riley said one of the mem who was colored, cut his trousers’ pocket and took ,S4O, while his white accomplice lield Riley. DOG THEFT CHARGED “Buddie,” Valued at S2O, la Responsible for Arrest. "Buddie,” the bristling Boston bulldog of S. G. Roberts, 21 W. Twentieth St., was the alleged loot responsible for the arrest of W. D. Chambers, 34, of 34 W. Twenty-First St. In an affidavit charging Chambers with petit larceny Roberts alleged that Chambers stole "Buddie." valued at .*"

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, AUG. 25, 1925

BANDITS GET SII,OOO IN HOOSIER ROAD HOLD-UP

Honest, This Really Is Kentucky Ave.

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Kentucky Ave northeast from Maryland St. after police had chase and busses and autos parked in the center of the street. The automobile in the center is driving where the cars formerly were parked.

It Looks Different With MidStreet Parking Banned by Law. Kentucky Ave., between Washington and Maryland Sts., looked like any other downtown street today, which meant It looked different. There were no taxis, autos and long busses parked In the middle of the street. The last refuge of midstreet parking was abolished Monday, when a recently enacted ordinance went Into effect. Meanwhile busses and taxis were scurrying for new parking places today. Clearing of the avenue will afford badly needed facilities for the ; fast growing business section : southeast of Meridian and Illinois Sts. Park at Angle Under the new regulations, parking Is confined to the sides of the street, with a time limit of one ; and one half hours and at an angle of forty-five degrees. Busses are permitted to park fifteen minutes, only long enough to receive and discharge passengers. “The board of safety has been compelled to extend the limited parking district to prevent traffic tangles and afford opportunities for motorists to transact their their downtown business.” said Ernest L. Kingston, board of safety president. Urges Improvements “However, I believe additional Improvements should he contemplated for Kentucky Ave. The street car tracks, virtually abandoned by the company, should be removed and the avenue from Washington to Maryland Sts. should be resurfaced. Flat-to-curb parking should be substituted for angular system southeast of Maryland St., because street cars are passing constantly. This may result In traffic tie-ups.” The last downtown thoroughfare where parking was permitted in the center of the stret was Market St., east of Pennsylvania St., a facility abolished by the board of safety several years ago. Parking for only one hour and one-half Is now enforced In a district bonuded and including New Jersey St., Senate Ave., Michigan St. and the railroad elevation on the south. On 'Washington St. the limits are extended to East and West Sts., Inclusive. MACHINE DRIVEN AWAY Evidence Disappears While Officer Is Calling Patrol. Friends of Fox Roman, 329 Bowman St., and Hatton Woodard, 329 ■ Bowman St., both colored, drove Roman’s machine away while Sergeant McClure was calling the patrol wagon after arresting the men on charges of operating a blind tiger. There was liquor In the car. McClure said. Others held on blind tiger charges. Ree Easley, 36, colored. 1738 Mill St.. Bert Huss, 61. of 223 N. Alabama St., and Charles Cochrane, 17, of 118 Spring St. COOIJDGE GIVES PLANS Bu United Prett SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Aug. 25. President Coolldge plans to return to his desk in Washington the day after Labor Day, Sept. 7, It was announced today.

Today’s Want Ad News A reward Is offered for the return of a brown overnight bag lost on Monday last. Two corner lots and a fiveroom bungalow are offered for sale on terms of S2OO down and S3O per month. Easier and better than Florida property. Four modern rooms completely furnished are for rent for S4O per month. Heat, light, gas and water are included. Owner in poor health Is forced to sell fourteen-room boarding house bringing in S4OO per month. Local firm desires salesman for central Indiana territory. Radiator troubles may be ended by calling on the local firm offering radiators at 50 peri cent off from the regular price list.

LEGION ENTERS FINAL SESSION AT CONVENTION Political Pot Boils as Balloting for New Officers Begins. Bu United Prett FT. WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 25.—The annua] convention of the Indiana department of the American Legion got down to its final business session today with its most Important work before It. Officers and the 1926 convention city were to be selected and resolutions adopted before adjournment. Politics Sizzling The political pot was sizzling as balloting started on election of officers. The race for department commander had narrowed down to William P. Evans, of Indianapolis, and Clarence Jackson, of Newcastle. Tom McConnell of Fowler, retiring State commander, In his annual report, told the convention Indiana must complete its quota in the national campaign for an endowment fund of $6,000,000 for disabled veterans and orphans of the World War. McConnell also urged a constant campaign on the part of every legion post in the State to build up Its membership. The report of Frank Henley. State adjutant, showed 266 posts In the State with a total membership of 13,442. There was a slight decrease from the membership figure of last year, but the decrease was than in previous years, Henley said. Four districts, the tenth, eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth, showed increases in membership. A financial statement showed the been reduced from SII,OOO to $7,000. Local Man Named V. M. Armstrong of Indianapolis, volture of the ‘Forty and Eight,” was elected grand chief de gare, the principal executive officer of the organization at a business session at midnight Monday. Daniel F. McCarthy of Evansville was elected grand chief de train; Leroy Bedellet, Vincennes, grand commlssaire intendant; E. Russell Kenney, Lafayette grand correspondent; Ralph A. McNeeley, H. C. King. Indianapolis, grand conducteur; Dr. Whitefleld Bowers. Michigan City, chemlnot national; Henry Tonnles, Frankfort, W. J. Manoey, Gary, and Dr. W. E. Carey, Ft. Wayne, grand chemlnot. The Forty and Eight meets yearly In connection with the State Legion convention. A street dance was attended Monday night by more than 20,000 Legionnaires and citizens. COLLECTOR ARRESTED Clifford Bradley, 21, of 2016 N. Graham St., said to be a magazine collector, was arrested on charges of burglary and grand larceny today. Mrs. J. H. Ring, 1050 Warman Ave., charged he took a S6O watch, a locket and S2O in money from her home Monday.

C. OF C. SEEKS DATA REGARDING AIR MAIL Survey to Determine Demand for Service in Indianapolis to Be Ur-fJertaken—Questionnaire in Today’s Times.

A survey to determine the demand for air mail service by Industrial and commercial Institutions and Individuals will be undertaken by the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, John B. Reynolds, general secretary, announced today. The survey will be conducted through the newspapers. A coupon containing questions to be answered so the Chamber may obtain information of the advisability of establishing a mail airport here is printed in today’s paper. Fcf- several weeks the Chamber of

Goat Objects to Being ‘Goat’ Bu 1 cited Prett Aug. i’6.—Francis Manilove, 9, Is of an Inventive turn of mind. He hitched a goat to a lawn mower as a labor saving device while mowing his father's lawn. The goat started to run away and the boy caught his hand N In the mower. The hand was badly mangled.

DIAMOND RINGS TAKEN Theft Reported by Rost Jewelry Store; Detectives Silent. Detectives today are working to solve a S7BO diamond ring theft reported to police by the Rost Jewelry Store. 26 N. Illinois St. Officers refused to divulge details of the theft and store officials also were silent. SIGNAL TO BE PLACED Traction Company Meets Request of Coroner. A warning signal will be Installed by the Interstate Public Service Company at Stop 7, Edgewood, L. M. Brown, superintendent, has notified Coroner Paul F. Robinson. The signal was requested by Robinson because many school children use the crossing. CARLTON ~GEIST DIES Brother of Ijoral Man Victim of Blood Poisoning. Bu United Prett ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. Aug. 26. -r-Carlton Geist, general manager of the Atlantic City Gas Company, died in a hospital today after a month’s Illness xrom blood poisoning. His brother, Clarence Geist, president of the Indianapolis Water Company and the widow and two sons were at his bedside when the end came. The blood poisoning took the same form as that which caused the death of the son of President Colidge. GAS REDUCED Cuts Similar to That Made Here Ordered Elsewhere. Bu United Prett CHICAGO, Aug. 26.—Gasoline prices were reduced 2 cents today by the Standard Oil Company of Indiana In the eleven middle western States In which It operates. The new price Is 19 cents a gallon. Local officials of the company said the price cut Is effective In all cities of the State, except Ind’ apolls where the slash was je several days ago. The cut -ings prices In other Hoosler cltltd down to the Indianapolis level. Retail price of low test gasoline In Indianapolis now Is 22.2 cents a gallon at filling stations. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 69 10 a. 83 7 a. m 61 11 a. m 83 8 a. m 70 12 (noon) .... 85 9 a. m...... 79 1 p. m...... 84

[Commerce has been receiving in[quirles from transportation companies contempllng establishment of air mall transportation as well as express and freight transportation, Reynolds said. Indianapolis with Its strategic geographical location might eventually become one of the principal airports of the nation, he said. The questionnaire is designed to determine not only how many firms or individuals have need for air transportation, but also to find out how many would make use of the express and freight services.

Entered as Seoond-clns* Matter at Postofflee, Indianapolis. Published Daily Except Sunday.

Five Men Waylay Bank Messenger at Spot Between St. Bernice and Clinton, Ind., and Escape With Pay Roll of Railroad Company. ROBBERS LEAP FROM CORNFIELD AND FIRE Take Guard by Surprise, Disarm Victims and Disable Auto, Preventing Pursuit —First Major Activity in State Crime Since July 22. Bu United Prett CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 25. Armed with sawed-off shotguns and revolvers, five bandits in a spectacular highway robbery today seized SII,OOO in cash from Floyd Reed, bank messenger, between Clinton and St. Bernice, Ind. Reed, accompanied by two armed guards, left the first NaUonal Bank here by automobile for St. Bernice early this morning. The money was consigned to the American State Bank at St. Bernice and was to meet the pay roll of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad there. Leap From Cornfield At a point on the highway almost halfway between Clinton and St. Bernice, three bandits leaped from cornfield at the side of the road and opened fire on Reed’s auto. Reed and his guards were taken by surprise and were covered by the bandits before they could return the fire. The three hank men were not hit by the outlaw’s bullets. Bringing his auto to a halt, Reed and hi* oompanlons -were forced to leave the auto and one of the bandits grabbed the satchel containing the money. Reed said the bandit who took the cash was about 46 and wore a false beard. The other appeared to be between 36 and 40 years old. Disable Auto The robbers disarmed Reed and the two guards and disabled the engine of their auto so they could not take up the pursuit. An auto containing two other members of the gang was waiting around a turn In the road near the scene of the hold-up. At a signal from their confederates, the two men In the auto drove up and the five sped away northward in the direction of Danville, 111. Reed said he believed he would be able to identify the five bandits. The men were evidently familiar with the schedule of the messenger a r id the fact that he would carry the pay roll money today. It was the second time the gt. Bernice Bank has been the victim of bandits. The safe was blown on April 10, 1924, and $16,867 taken. Since that time the bank has kept Its money In Clinton. Last bank robbery In the State was at Larwlll, near Columbia City, July 22. Robbers blew the safe at the Larwlll State Bank and escaped with SI,OOO. TOTAL U)SS NEAR SBO,OOO Bandits Take Heavy Toll From Banks Since First of Year. Word of the hold-up at St. Bernice was received here by F. E. Miller, superintendent of the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Harry C. Webster, superintendent of the Indiana Bankers’ Protective Association, also received a report and sent operatives there Immediately. Pinkerton detectives are also hunting the bandits. Today’s robbery brought the total loss suffered by Indiana banks In hold-ups and burglaries since the first of the year to $79,735, according to Miss Forba McDaniel, secretary of the Indiana Bankers’ Association. SHERIDAN WOMAN FREED Charged With Threatening Husband, a Doctor. Bu Timet Special SHERIDAN, Ind., Aug. 25.—Mrs. Elma Reck of Sheridan is at liberty today following her release from Hamilton County Jail at Noblesville, Ind., where she was taken Monday following her arrest by Marshal Ous Henderson. According to Hendersory Mrs. Reck threatened her husband. Dr. J. L. Reck, with a revolver. Dr. Reck is suing for a. divorce.

Ice Box Raided Three Times Refrigerator of Mrs. Ethel Starrow, 46 W. Kansas vst., is popular, police say. Monday night, for the third time in the last few days, the Ice box was raided. Eggs, butter and other provisions were taken.

Forecast Generally fair tonight and Wednesday; slightly warmer tonight; cooler Wednesday night.

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DRASTIC SLASH PROPOSED FOR SCHOOL BUDGET Director Book to Submit Way Whereby Levy May Slump to $1,217. ISSUE IS BEFORE BOARD Fate of Building Progran. to Be Decided. The 1925-96 school budget. as tentatively approved by the Indianapolis school board, will call for a tax levy of $1.39 on each SIOO, It was learned today. William H. Book, business director, will submit a report to the school board at Its meeting tonight, in which he suggests further possible reduption in the tentative budget by which the levy may be placed as low as $1,217. Issue at Stake The board Is expected to act tonight as to whether It favors the possible extreme cuts or desires to let the budget stand as It haa been adopted. The reductions which Book) suggests as possibilities are In the maintenance of the schools, and In deferring parts of the plans for carrying forward the school bulld J Ing program. The board will face the question of retarding the building program or asking for the excessive levy. The budget as tentatively adopted calls for $10,320,192. The 1924-26 budget was $9,697,825 and the levy was $0 986. The $1.36 levy. If adopted this year, would mean an Increase of $0,426 or an Increase of about 83 1-8 per cent. “Thle is a most extraordinary Increase,” Book said, “In our confer; ences we have studied the situation with great care to ascertain Jb tvhati ways part of the burden ml'gjht bo carried forward beyond this fiscal year, or in what ways the maintenance budget might staff'd tjurther paring.” Cut Site Money Book pointed out that the board could reduce the appropriation for; building sites from SIOO,OOO to! $60,000, suggesting the ground! might be leased with options to purchase next year, and portable buildings be placed on the proposed Bites in the meantime. He said $6,000 might be eliminated, from the coal Item; the payment of $20,000 In Barrett law assessments might be postponed, and various; other cuts, In small amounts, might be made.

CHANGES MADE * IN NEW FORDS Gas Tank Under Covl — Bodies Lowered. Radical changes in body design of Ford automobiles were announced by the Ford Motor Company today. The Indianapolis factory is not yet in production and will not be for several days. Ford officials said. According to reports new models may be seen on the floors of Indianapolis salesrooms in about a week. Principal changes In the new Hjodels are, lowering of the body about three Inches, a streamline body, deeper and lower seats, placing of the gasoline tank under the cowl in all models except the Fordod sedan, onepiece ventilating windshield on all closed models, increase in the size of baggage space and shelf room in the coupe, and additional equipment on all models. There is no change in the power plant. The coupe and Tudor sedan will be finished in channel green, the Fordor sedan In Windsor maroon and the open cars In black. Therod will be no change In price*.

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