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PASSING OF THE EMPEROR OF THE US - 1880
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Richard Reineccius <[log in to unmask]>
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Richard Reineccius <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:37:53 -0800
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19TH CENTURY MEMORIES: Lots of virtual ink about Dickens birth and life yesterday, and very little about one of San Francisco's finest eccentrics' death anniversary today. And not a word about his dog(s), or about his acquaintance Twain, a fellow North Beach-ite!
(some items in Clemens of the Call)

Richard R - in North California/dock of the Bay


FEB 8 -Today CA:

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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