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January 2, 1926

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A Prince of Broadway

Brock Penberton

PROFILE of Joe Leblang cut rate ticket king. Offices in Fitzgerald Building. Gray's drugstore upstairs. Formerly in cloaks and suits, raw furs and read…

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MUNSEY, THE JOURNALIST

Frank A. Munsey is dead. Tells about his life. Reporters didn't touch on his activities as banker, hotel owner of stock trader. He aroused animosity. …

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