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Section seven of Who Was Who. This is a LibriVox recording.
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Who Was Who? By Irwin L. Gordon Section seven j
K L. J. Jack the man who kept company with Jill. Occupation,
water carrier, killed well at work, ambition and artesian well
in the valley.
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See Jill Jacob birthright speculator, traveler, son of Isaac and
brother of Esau. Was mother's pet. Became proficient as a
character impersonator, but never went on the stage. Left home suddenly,
slept on a stone and had hard dreams. Later married
and was responsible for Joseph and his brethren See Joe Jaeger.
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Doctor Gustav claimed his underwear kept him warm.
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James Jesse an American westerner who murdered, stole, and appeared
in paper novels for the benefit of the messenger, boy,
the author, and the publisher.
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James King, a scotchman who was considered good enough to
be elected King of England.
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Janus h. Manufacturer of a popular beverage.
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Jeff Peth, third officer of the Ark.
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Jefferson, Joe A fine old memory.
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Jeffreys James j Formerly a prize fighter who carried his
gloves and bluff once too often to the ring c Johnson.
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Jackyll doctor, a physician who took a dose of his
own medicine.
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Jew Wandering, an ancient Hebrew who has been going over
the face of the earth for centuries, only stopping at
the call of such men as Eugene Sue and lou Wallace.
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Jill Jack's girl. She was assisting her fiancee when the
accident occurred.
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Job prehistoric millionaire who had his ups and downs. Like
all rich men. He had a good young manhood. Saved
his money and entered the market, formed the Camel Trust
and cornered the real estate market. The market tumbled, and
so did Job. Family troubles also distressed him. His camels
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died of the colic or were stolen. Job went broke
even in hard luck. He patronized the temple and believed
while there was money, it could be. Had started in
business again with a small capital, remarried and ended his
days ahead of the game ambition a chance at the
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New York Stock Market. Death to his comforters, recreation, sackcloth
and ashes.
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Johnson John called Jack one time one black champion prize
fighter of the world who learned that too much chicken,
automobile and champagne made even a colored gentleman a wiser.
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Johnson Samuel, no relation of the above, employed the greatest
presagon the world has ever seen, and was thus made famous.
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Also wrote Jonah, traveler, whaler and lucky dog, became renowned
for taking a rough trip to sea, was thrown overboard
because he was the Jonah swam until he was tired
and finally made a morsel for a fish. Tradition has
it that Jonah was tough and indigestible. He remained three
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days and three nights in the interior of the whale,
causing the animal considerable annoyance when he exercised. Was later maldemared,
swam ashore and thanked his lucky stars for his indigestibility
and the illness of his rescuer. His story was published,
will causes some comment. Tradition also says that Jona never
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could look a fish in the face. After the harrowing
incident Ambition dry Land Recreation, mountain climbing address, Sodom Clubs.
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Alpine Jonathan a man who loved King David more than
a successor.
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Jones John made a fortune for Europe by inventing the
picture postcard.
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Jones John Paul an American admiral who scared England and
was only prevented from capturing London by the unimportance of
the place.
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Joseph a Hebrew Egyptian politician born in Judea. When a
young man, he became his father's favorite. While his brethren
had to do the heavy work, wore a loud coat.
This aroused the ire of his brethren, resulting in Job
being sold as a slave and in the coat being
sent to the cleaners. Jay journeyed to Egypt, where he
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refused to elope with the Pharaoess her husband. The Pharaoh,
out of gratitude, put Jay in prison and afterward made
him the royal butler. Years passed, a famine occurred in Judea.
Joe's brethren came down to Egypt to lay in provisions.
There they were confronted by the coatless Joe, who thanked
them for the good luck they had thrust upon him.
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Josephine only one of that great multitude of women who
carried a heart which was broken by the ambitions of.
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A Man, Judas Suicide, Judy missus Punch, but usually unconventionally
called by her first name. She suffered considerable annoyance at
the hands of her husband, although she frequently hen packed him,
went on the puppet stage for a few hundred years,
displaying her domestic infelicity.
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Juliette a celebrated sweetheart who permitted her lover to make
love on a balcony. Her history was written by one
Shakespeare and had a splendid sale.
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See Romeo Jupiter, boss of the ancient gods, father of
most of them, and a regular Frenchman ambition to run
everything recreation, killing giants, disguising himself as a Swan, et cetera.
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Address Olympia Justice only, a mythological creature whose statue has
been frequently erected. She had eye trouble. In the United States,
Jay carried scales with a small statue of politics in
one pan and money in the other. Her statues in
other countries are said to be different, although occasionally the
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little statues are found in the pans.
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K Kaiser Thhe alias Emperor William Build to his friends,
a German of some prominence who caused heart failure in Europe,
considerable comment in England and much applause in his own country.
Was also a naval constructor. Born of royal parents, inherited
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his father's position. At a tender age, he formed a
passion for an army. Like all royal children, he had
his own way. His plaything has grown steadily, is in
fine condition, but is only used for parading and scaring purposes.
His later years were spent in making additions to the fleet,
but for what purposes even the wisest sages could not guess.
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Kaiser was also honored by a visit from Teddy Roosevelt
see the Wonder. On his exhibition through Europe. It is
said he could not learn anything from his adviser, Heir
the Crown Prince. Ambition his army applied to the Socialists,
Recreation Army, address, army clubs Army.
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Keighley, doctor, water wagon manufacturer, claimed fame solely on account
of the invention which prevented men from going home to
a scolding without the assistance of lamp posts. Declared his
cure was good as gold. Was strongly opposed by John
Barleycorn and his friends never cared for New York, London
or Paris. Hay's end has never been made public. Historians
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are endeavoring to ascertain whether he practiced what he preached. Ambition,
large breweries, recreation, getting away from business, address all large cities, clubs.
W C. T U.
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Kayam Omar, a fine old Persian who wrote a beautiful
and heartfelt commentary on headache producers, ambition, more grapes, recreation,
a flask, books and a Persian bow epitaph. He certainly
practiced what he preached.
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Kid Captain, the man who spent his life burying the
treasurer which several people have been sure they could locate,
was said to have been one of the finest men
who ever scuttled a ship.
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Killer Jack the Giant, a man who combined his name
and accomplishments.
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Kipling Rudyard, an English writer who has not been knighted.
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Knox John of Edinburgh. He was the man who introduced
the kirk into Scotland, but failed to launch the collection plate.
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Krueger om Paul, a Dutch cleanser who originally made England
scrub up.
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Kubelik Jan, the only violinist who never gave a farewell concert.
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L Le Chaise Pair, confessor of Louis the fourteenth for
thirty four years. He was such an intentive listener and
heard so much that the leading cemetery in Paris was
named in his honor.
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Lamb Charles, one of those immortals who forgot his life
of tears to play smiles on paper.
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Langtrey missus, the Sarah Bernhardt of England, less considerable talent, ambition,
those old tom lovers.
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L'aucun, a Trojan priest who suffered with delirium tremens together
with his sons. He posed for his statue while encumbered
with a bad attack. Address Vatican Rome.
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Laurie, Annie of Maxwelton, the only woman in history who
had a brow like a snow drift, also the only
good looking lassie in Scotland, to whom Burns did not
write a few poems. L was engaged to be married.
No record of the ceremony can be found.
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Law Andres Bonner, a scotchman who gave up the iron
business to become a mere member of Parliament, is said
to have spoken on Irish questions, ambition, unknown recreation, travel
except in the South of Ireland, address Parliament. This will
probably hold good for several editions. Of who was who?
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Clubs conservative of course.
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Law Mother in no relation of the above, a much
abused ancient whose life and story has been written by
malicious biographers. In reality, law was a kind soul who
invited us to dinner, permitted the gas to be turned down,
and always knocked before she came into the room. Later,
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she wiped the dishes, took care of her grandchild see baby,
help pay the bills, and told the neighbors what a
fine son in law she had. Ambition, daughter, recreation, our address,
our house most of the time, clubs suffrage. Editor's note
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the editor will not be held responsible for the accuracy
of the above.
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Lawson Thomas W. Justice Squealer.
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Leda sea mythology, books, paintings and statuary. Also Jupiter Castor
and Pollux.
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Leonn Perkins, discoverers of Worcester sauce and royal sorcerers to
the King.
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Leehr Frank, the man who assisted the merry widow to
make her debut, also was the press agent for mister
Maxim of Paris ambition to find another widow.
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Leonora became famous because she had a lover who left
her with a good song.
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Leopold, King of the Congo and Belgium has not been
dead long enough for historians to make him famous. Ambition
Song Women and Wine Recreation Wine Women and Song address
several in Brussels. Epitaph Quantum Mutatus, Abby.
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Low Liberty, a huge lady who guards New York Harbor
and welcomes Italy and Poland to the United States.
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Limburger of Germany, manufacturer of a self advertising.
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Cheese Lipton, Sir Thomas, a United Irishman who advertised tea
with shamrocks, and one of the men of his race
who did not enter politics or the police force. Ambition
that cup.
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Liszt Frank, a piano player who wore long hair, wrote
music and played piano.
Speaker 3 (14:02):
Lloyd the man who will ensure anything except the prospects
for the sale of this book.
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Laurelai said to be a beautiful German lady who always
hides herself when the tourist goes down the rhine.
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Lot Missus, Lott's husband.
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Lot Missus the only woman who had an inquisitiveness which
became practical. She also was considered one of the salt
of the earth.
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Louis the first seven hundred seventy eight to eight hundred forty,
called the Debonair, introduced cafes into France, put the is
in Paris.
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Louis the second eight forty six to eight forty nine
introduced chorus girls into France. Patron of cafes.
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Louis three eight eighty two to nine six introduced champagne
into France. Continued the works of his predecessors.
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Louis the fourth nine thirty six to nine fifty four
introduced high heels. Continued the work of his predecessors.
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Louis the fifth nine sixty six to nine eighty seven
introduced absinthe.
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Louis sixth eleven o six to eleven thirty seven enlarged
the works of his ancestors, started pre tango dancing.
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Louis the seventh eleven thirty seven to eleven eighty fought Germany,
inaugurated the French menu.
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Louis the eighth eleven eighty seven to eleven ninety six
introduced the words allah and dressmakers into Paris.
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Louis nine, called the Saint twelve fifteen to twelve sixty three,
was a good Louis fought the Turks and was taken prisoner.
His subjects thought seven million francs worth of him was
awarded his Halo for work in the Crusades. Not a
patron of his ancestors. Very unpopular in Paris.
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Louis the tenth twelve eighty nine to thirteen sixteen reopened cafayes,
introduced the taxi cab. Very popular.
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Louis the eleventh fourteen twenty three to fourteen eighty three
fought England and died too soon to hear of the
discovery of the United States.
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Louis the twelfth fourteen sixty two to fifteen fifteen was
king when the United States were discovered.
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Louis the thirteenth sixteen o one to sixteen forty three
permitted Cardinal Richelieu to king for him was a patron
of Cafes Champagne and Paris in general.
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Louis the fourteenth, called the Grand sixteen thirty eight to
seventeen fifteen furniture builder, salon, decorator, wig maker and constructor,
also assisted Paris in acquiring her reputation. Built Versailles, the
Louver and Napoleon's tomb. He was the man who captured Alsace,
Lorraine from Germany see Napoleon the third motto, I am
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the State ambition strauss Waltz's at Versailles, recreation, dancing and
attending to affairs of state.
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Address Versailles, Louis fifteenth seventeen ten to seventeen seventy four,
called a bird, he lived during the reigns of Queen's
Papadour and Duberry.
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Louis the sixteen seventeen fifty four to seventeen ninety three,
a Louis who continued the traditions of his ancestors, but
married Marie Antoinette, introduced the turkey trot and the Salomi dance.
At Versailles. While his subjects were starving, he ate peti
de fois gras they objected, and carried his white wigginess
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to Paris, where he ended his reign, ambition to have
been any one of his ancestors, even number nine recreation
short walks in the jail yard address, not permitted to
receive letters. Epitaph easy falls the head which wore a crown.
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Louis seventeenth seventeen eighty five to seventeen ninety five, the
only Louis who did not live long enough to have
the good times of his ancestors, and the only Louis
for whom the world has a word of sympathy.
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Louis eighteenth seventeen seventy five to eighteen twenty four, called
the Last He was the Louis who got back on
the job after the dizziness of the revolution and Napoleon
had subsided.
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Lover t h e conqueror of worlds, architect of castles,
lunatic and saint, spent early days only in living in
young manhood he met her. From that moment, all other
hers he had known became lemons. Lover was an expert prevaricator,
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polished shoes, dressed neatly, shaved every day, and never ate onions.
Spent evenings at her house. Detested gas or electric lights,
was fond of the fireplace and hands, quarreled, occasionally, spent
salary for theater tickets, candy and flowers, walked on air.
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Had a terrible time keeping away from his friends, who
wanted him to have a good time. One night, her
looked wonderfully beautiful. Lover said some things he could not keep.
Her blushed, permitted him to sit closer, and then told
Lover he was the dearest, sweetest, finest, biggest, noblest, bravest
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lovey in the wide wide world. Later, Lover secured an
embarrassing interview and visited a jewelry store. Diet poor ambition.
A mother in law address her home. Clubs none epitaph
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for men may come and men may go.
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Luthor Martin, a German who started competition.
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End of section seven