Trials - Famous & Infamous!
Trials - Famous & Infamous!
Nice map of Jamaica...
Item #666213
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine still has the full page plate of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. This map measures 5 by 8 inches and has tiny binding holes above the top margin, not touching the map. There is also a report which relates to it titled: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica".There is also another art... See More
Ku-Klux Klan... mention of Sleepy Hollow...
Item #664787
September 16, 1871
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 16, 1871 The front page has an article regarding the Ku-Klux Klan: "The Phantom Ku-Klux" which provides details related to the infamous Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy. The article's focus is the trial held in Raleigh, North Carolina (see).
Another unrelated but interesting front page article is: "NOT HANGED", with subhead "...the ... See More
On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #664463
February 26, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Page 3 has proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Subsidence Of The Excitement" "Preliminary Preparations for the Trial of the President" and more.
Eight pages, minor margin wear, nice condi... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664293
October 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1934
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
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* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
Events from just after the Civil War...
Item #664164
September 14, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1865 The front page begins with a stack of heads on events from the end of the war: "Postponement of the Trial of Capt. Wirz" "The Prisoner Suffering Severely From Nervousness" "Stores About the Inflation of the Currency" "No Considerable Increase Present or Prospective" "Vast Influx of Southerns in Search of Pardon"... See More
Female Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
Item #661034
September 22, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945 Page 5 contains a very compelling article on identifying Nazis leaders involved in the holocaust atrocities on the Jews, with the one column head: "Belsen Survivor Picks Out Nazis" and subhead: "Jewish Woman Physician Who Was Also in Oswiecim Camp Is Witness at Trial". The text (see photos) notes a: "...Polish Jewish woman, her conc... See More
Landmark issue on the Communism trials...
Item #660009
October 15, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1949
* Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders
* Socialists - socialism - guilty verdict (1st report)
The top of the front page has five column headline on the Smith Act trials of Communist party leaders, with: "11 COMMUNISTS CONVICTED OF PLOT; MEDINA TO SENTENCE THEM FRIDAY; 6 OF COUNSEL JAILED IN CONTEMPT" with various related subheads & a ... See More
Huey Long's succession dispute & Al Capone's trial....
Item #659049
October 14, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1931
* Huey 'The Kingfish" Long & Paul N. Cyr
* Louisiana governor succession dispute
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
The front page has a one column heading: "HUEY LONG DEFEATS COUP D-ETAT BY CYR" with subheads. (see)
Page 4 has a one column heading: "PROSECUTION RESTS IN CAPONE TRIAL" with subheads. ... See More
Aviator Howard Hughes... Pan Am trials...
Item #658905
August 08, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 8, 1947
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Pan Am airlines - TWA
The front page has a six column heading: "End Hughes-Brewster Feud; Quiz to Go On" with subheads. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp ... See More
On Fremont's court martial trial for mutiny & insubordination...
Item #658835
November 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1847 The front page has a full column taken up with the detailed report of the: "Army Court Martial" trial of Col. John Fremont, which carries over to page 2 as well.
Fremont was convicted in court-martial for mutiny and insubordination over a conflict of who was the rightful military governor of California. After his senten... See More
The trial of Mary Harris - rare "insanity" plea by a female...
Item #658252
July 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1865
* The trial of Mary Harris
* a rare "insanity" plea made by a female...
* Post Civil War Mississippi reconstruction
On the front page under Mississippi is the Proclamation of Governor Sharkey to permit ...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..., signed in type by the provisional government W.
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* The trial of Mary Harris
* a rare "insanity" plea made by a female...
* Post Civil War Mississippi reconstruction
On the front page under Mississippi is the Proclamation of Governor Sharkey to permit ...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..., signed in type by the provisional government W.
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657857
October 12, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. TO TRACE CAPONE'S RISE IN TRIAL TODAY" with subhead. (se... See More
Reward offered for runaway seamen... Trials for the rebels from the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #657479
November 17, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 17, 1746
* Jacobite Rebellion rebels - trial
The front page has a list of various "rebel prisoners" from the Jacobite Rebellion, noting their trial. And page 3 has a report of an escaped prisoner: 'That William Ashley, who had been confined in Dunsermline Prison as a Rebel, having in the night betwixt Thursday and Friday la... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657407
October 14, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 14, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "DRAMA IN COURT AS U. S. CLOSES CASE ON CAPONE" with subhead. (see)... See More
A trial for sedition... Saluting Washington's home...
Item #656567
October 31, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 31, 1798 The front page has: "Trial of Matthew Lyon for Sedition". Also on the ftpg: "More Electioneering ! " Page 3 has a report from Alexandria: "Protection to Commerce, Combined with Patriotism" concerning a ship which fired an honor salute as it passed Washington's home at Mt. Vernon, etc.&n... See More
Actress Mae West declared married in 1937...
Item #655957
July 17, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1937
* Actress Mae West
* Frank Wallace marriage
The front page has a one column heading: "Court Decides Mae West Is Mrs. Wallace" with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for... See More
George 'Bugs' Moran's trial for vagrancy begins...
Item #655850
December 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1930
* George 'Bugs' Moran trial begins
* Chicago Prohibition Gangster
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "MORAN'S CRIMES TOLD TO JURY S TRIAL BEGINS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the beginning of George 'Bugs' Moran's trial for vagrancy. Probably only found in a Chicago publication. Rar
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* George 'Bugs' Moran trial begins
* Chicago Prohibition Gangster
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "MORAN'S CRIMES TOLD TO JURY S TRIAL BEGINS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the beginning of George 'Bugs' Moran's trial for vagrancy. Probably only found in a Chicago publication. Rar
Grace Fortescue trial for murder...
Item #655238
April 23, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1932
* Grace Fortescue trial
* Joseph Kahahawai murder
* Thalia Massie rape ?
* Honolulu, Hawaii
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "DARROW BARS MOVE TO EXAMINE MASSIE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the trial of Grace Fortescue for the murder of Joseph Kahahawai, a innocent man charged with the rape of her daughter, Thalia Massie.
Othe... See More
The Charles Manson murder trial ends...
Item #654574
January 16, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 16, 1971
* Charles Manson murder trial ends
* Sharon Tate
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Tate Murder Case Goes to the Jury," which tells of the ending of the murder trial involving Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 3... See More
Charles Manson's trial begins...
Item #654573
June 17, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 17, 1970
* Charles Manson trial begins
* Sharon Tate
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Tate Trial Jury Selection Begins," which tells of the beginning of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Co... See More
John Dillinger's toy gun escape told....
Item #654516
May 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1934
* Bank robber John Dillinger
* Crown Point, Indiana Jail
* Famous wooden gun escape told
The back page has an article headed: "Dillinger's Escape Described At Trial" "Warden Testifies About 'Toy Gun' as Deputy Is Accused of Aiding Outlaw". (see) This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United ... See More
Great content on the Mexican War... Taylor's Proclamation to the Mexicans...
Item #654438
July 29, 1846
THE DAILY UNION, Washington City, July 29, 1846 The ftpg. has a great wealth of reporting on the Mexican War. Some of the column heads include: "One Day Later From The Army" "Trial & Honorable Acquittal of Captain Thornton--General Taylor's Proclamation--Health of the Army--Advance Towards Monterey".
Taylor's proclamation is to the Mexican people & begins... See More
Lee Bible's land speed record attempt disaster...
Item #653720
March 14, 1929
QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Mass., March 14 & 15, 1929
* Race car driver Lee Bible killed
* Land speed record attempt
* Ormond Beach, Florida
The sport's section (page 4) of the 14th issue has a one column heading: "Tragedy Again Mars Daytona Speed Trials" with subhead: "Lee Bible, Driver, and Pathe Camerman Killed. (see) You also get the March 15 issue which has a small ph... See More
Andrew Jackson's trial continues... The frigate Constitution...
Item #653254
June 10, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 10, 1815 The issue begins mid-sentence with: "Gen. Jackson's "Trial" taking over 4 pages. There are 3 pages of "Health Statistics" with state-by-state charts breaking down the population by sex, and age. There are nearly 2 pages of "War Events: Or Things Incidental to the Late War" which includes a su... See More
Reporting on the John Scopes "monkey trial"...
Item #652887
July 07, 1925
NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1925
* Scopes Monkey Trial
* Dayton, Tennessee
* William Jennings Bryan
* Clarence Darrow
The top of a front page column reports on the historic & controversial Scopes "monkey" trial with: "SCOPES FAILS TO GET FEDERAL INJUNCTION; STATE TRIAL FRIDAY" and subheads: "Judge Gore Rules Tennessee Officers Are Acting in t... See More
John Scopes focused on coming trial, not big movie money...
Item #652741
June 13, 1925
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, June 13, 1925 The top of the ftpg. has 2 column heads on the famous John Scopes "monkey" trial over the teaching of evolution in school: "SCOPES, EVOLUTION DEFENDANT, TURNS DOWN BIG FORTUNE" with subheads: "Movie Concern Said to Have Offered Him $50,000 to Act" "Prefers Trial" "Many Newspapermen to be at Dayton, ... See More
Bugsy Siegel murders Harry Greenberg...
Item #652727
November 25, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 25, 1939
* Gangster Benjamin Bugsy Siegel
* Harry "Big Greenie" Greenberg murder
Page 8 has a one column heading: "Gangland Victim Linked to Lepke" with subhead. (see) First report coverage of the murder of gangster Harry "Big Greenie" Greenberg by Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel and a few others. Of course Siegel is not... See More
Trial of Admiral Keppel...
Item #652592
January 19, 1779
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, Jan. 19, 1779 The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with verbatim: "Proceedings of the Court Martial on the Trial of Admiral Keppel". As Wikipedia notes: 'During the American Revolutionary War Keppel came into a notorious dispute with Sir Hugh Palliser over Palliser's conduct as his second-in-command at the... See More
The John Scopes "monkey trial"...
Item #652502
July 08, 1925
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 8, 1925 The top of the first column has heads: "WOULD BAR EVOLUTION BY CONSTITUTION" "Bryan Group is Prepared to Go the Limit" "Adverse Decision to Be Appealed Through" with the text carrying over to page 11.
This reports on the famous evolution vs. creation trial of teacher John Scopes in Dayton, Tennessee. ... See More
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller freed & rearrested in Berlin....
Item #652462
March 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1938
* Reverend Martin Niemöller rearrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Niemoeller Freed in Reich, Then Rearrested; Is Seized After Conviction at Sedition Trial" First report coverage on anti-Nazi theologian, Reverend M... See More
The John Scopes evolution trial...
Item #651944
July 11, 1925
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1925 The last column of the ftpg. has heads on the famous Scopes "monkey" trial at Dayton, Tennessee: "SEEK TO BAR THE EVIDENCE OF SCIENTISTS" "Prosecution in the Scopes Case Against It" "Its Exclusion Would Shorten Length of Trial" with the text carrying over to page 11.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at ... See More
Doctors' trial ends... Nazi human experimentation...
Item #651550
August 20, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1947
* Doctors' trial ends w/ guilty verdicts
* United States of America v. Karl Brandt
* Nazi human experimentation - Jewish holocaust
The front page has a two column heading: "Hitler's Doctor, 14 Others Guilty In Medical Experimentation Trial" First report coverage continues inside with photo of Dr. Karl Brandt.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Double-deck streets... Coca-Cola advertisement...
Item #651489
June 22, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1907 The full front page is an interesting print: "Double-Deck Streets - A Relief for Traffic Congestion" with an accompanying article inside. Also within: "The Government Trials for the New U. S. Submarine 'Octopus'" "The Wellman Polar Airship Expedition" "Mechanical Masterpieces of the Eighteenth Century&quo... See More
The Massie Affair - murder trial verdict...1932...
Item #651295
April 30, 1932
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 30, 1932
* Massie murder trial verdict
* Thomas and Thalia Massie
* Joseph "Joe" Kahahawai Jr
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "MASSIE JURY CONVICTS FOUR, HONOLULU TENSE; REPRISALS ARE FEARED" with subheads and related photo (see photos). First report coverage on the convic... See More
Baseball player print... The 'Black Crook'...
Item #651254
October 06, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 6, 1866
* "The Black Crook" at Niblo's Garden
* The 1st modern-day musical
* Baseball player portrait... The Johnstown Flood
Page 41 has a full page print of the "Great Scene Of The Second Performance Of The 'Black Crook,' Spectacle Now Performing At Niblo's Garden," This would eventually become genera... See More
Patterson v. Alabama... Scottsboro Boys....
Item #651041
April 02, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1935
* Patterson v. Alabama decision
* United States Supreme Court case
* Scottsboro Boys rape case
* Jury of African-Americans
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NEW TRIAL ORDERED BY SUPREME COURT IN SCOTTSBORO CASE" with subheads. (See) Much more on page 15 with complete text of U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Other news, sports and ... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650852
July 25, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 25, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
The front page has a six column headline: "KENNEDY FACES TRIAL, POSSIBLE PRISON TERM" with subhead. (see) Nice to have coverage from a Massachusetts publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with reporting on the Apollo 11 Moon la... See More
Mrs. Harris is acquitted of involvement in Lincoln's murder...
Item #650683
July 20, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* Mary Harris acquitted
* Reconstruction era
The top of the front page has: "Mary Harris' Trial" "Conclusion of the Washington Murder Case" "Exciting Scenes in the Court" "Sharp Practice of the Lawyers for the Defence" "Verdict of Acquittal" (see photos).
Other ... See More
Las Vegas gambling and divorce are legalized...
Item #650359
March 20, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1931
* Gambling becomes legal in Nevada
* Divorce legalized as well
Page 17 has one column headings: "SIX-WEEKS DIVORCE MADE LAW IN NEVADA" "Secret trial Provided--Governor Also Signs Bill to Legalize Gambling--Reno Prepared" (see) A historic report on the legalization of gambling that would eventually lead to the business boom of the famous... See More
Indiana prepares for statehood... Court martial trial of General Edmund Gaines...
Item #650008
November 30, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1816 Pages 7 & 8 contain the inaugural address of Governor Jennings, the first governor of Indiana, given just a month prior to Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. Not surprisingly much of his speech focuses on the work in gaining statehood.
Also inside is great detail on the: "Trial of General Gaines" court marti... See More
Thomas Edison & Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #649900
October 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 17, 1931
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Falls into a coma - would die next day
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
* Would be found guilty on this day
The front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IN DEEP COMA" with subheads. (see) Edison would die on the following day.
Page 4 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AS 'NO P... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone in 1931....
Item #649897
February 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone vs. United States
* Contempt of Court trial decision (day of)
* Beer baron makes fortune in illegal alcohol
Page 12 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AFFIDAVIT UNDER FIRE IN TRIAL" with subheads. (see) He would be found guilty on this day and be sentenced to Cook County Jail for 6 months.
Also on the same page ... See More
Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...
Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More
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Much on the Sam Houston flogging incident...
Item #649021
April 28, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 28, 1832 Within this issue is an article headed: "Case Of Samuel Houston" which is concerning his trial for flogging William Stanberry. This report is quite lengthy, taking almost 6 pages, with a portion including: "...At the moment of stepping on the side walk Mr. Houston stood before me. I think he called me by my name, and i... See More
Woodhull & Claflin in their libel suit...
Item #648973
March 05, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
The back page has: "The Woodhull & Claflin Case" "The Challis Libel Suit Commenced--Two Jurors Obtained" takes close to have a column & begins: "The long-ending trial of Victoria C. Woodhull, Tennie C. Claflin, and Col. James H. Blood, charged with libeling Luther C. Challis ... See More
Outlaw Dick Liddil released on bond... School for cowboys...
Item #648227
November 03, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 3, 1882 Page 2 has a somewhat brief article headed: "Dick Liddell [Liddil] Released on Bond" noting in part: "...the case of Dick Liddel, on trial for conspiracy in connection with the Mussel Shoals robbery, committed by Frank and Jesse James and Bill Ryan..." with more (see). Page 5 has: "Taught To Be Cowboys" "The Practical ... See More
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #648139
January 11, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1935
* Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping murder trial
* Great depression era original
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mary Pickford Obtains Divorce In Surprise 3-Minute Hearing" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photos of the couple. Also front ... See More
Mustering out Negro troops...
Item #647559
September 20, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1865
* Henry Wirz trial
* Jefferson Davis
From shortly after the end of the Civil War but still with war-related reports including: "Returned Soldiers" "The Real Abolition Platform of Ohio" "Mustering Out Negro Troops" "The Wirz Trial" "Trouble Brewing in the Abolition Camp" "Jefferson Davis&q... See More
General Marquis de LaFayette in retirement...
Item #647151
October 25, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 25, 1817 Inside has over 1 1/2 columns providing details of General Marquis de LaFayette's life of retirement. Another article: "Prisoners with the Indians" talks briefly about American citizens who were held prison by the Heron. Yet another discusses the origins of 'Trials by Jury".
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, scat... See More
The South African diamond fields...
Item #643521
February 25, 1888
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 25, 1888 The front cover shows: "Chasing and Capturing a Diamond thief at the South African Diamond-Fields" with four scenes. Within the issues is "The Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa"; half page print: "Trial of M. Wilson, in Paris, for Illicit Dealing in French Decorations". A full page: "The Russian Army: ... See More
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