Dogs, Men and Mistresses, and others mourn in San Francisco and Berkeley today.

They don't make 'em like "The Ruler" any more! Yes, Twain knew him, wrote about him, but did not return to "Baghdad By The Bay" for the funeral, which drew masses from all parts. 

He shoulda been here...


Richard R
San Francisco



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>From: Richard Reineccius <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Richard Reineccius <[log in to unmask]>; Richard Reineccius <[log in to unmask]> 
>Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 
>Subject: TODAY IS EMPEROR NORTON DEATH ANNIVERSARY
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>Today in Strangeness: (snipped from CoastToCoastam Radio)
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>On this date in 1880, the "ruler" Emperor Norton passed away in San Francisco. The eccentric Joshua Abraham Norton 
proclaimed himself "Emperor of these United States and Protector of 
Mexico." During his 20-year "reign," he was humored by the locals, and currency was even issued in his name.
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