On the recordFebruary 2, 1896
the dependent families of some of the unfortunate victims invite by their deplorable condition gracious provision for their needs.
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presidency.ucsb.eduthe dependent families of some of the unfortunate victims invite by their deplorable condition gracious provision for their needs.
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