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December 28, 1881
Public Ledger
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
A walking match and masquerade ball organized by Professor King at the Exposition building failed after a $25 fine for lacking a license, resulting in a $50 loss, but managers stayed lighthearted.
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A Dead Failure.
A walking match and a masquerade ball were given Monday night at the Exposition building. Professor King and a few of his friends were managers. About the time the spectators had all gathered, the authorities swooped down upon Professor King and emptied his cash-box by requiring him to fork over $25 for a ball license. The Professor didn't know the law on the subject, but he settled. The managers lost fifty dollars on their venture, but didn't lose their temper. In fact, they all grew quite hilarious over the flattest failure of the season. The public wouldn't allow themselves to be taken in so soon after the other one.
A walking match and a masquerade ball were given Monday night at the Exposition building. Professor King and a few of his friends were managers. About the time the spectators had all gathered, the authorities swooped down upon Professor King and emptied his cash-box by requiring him to fork over $25 for a ball license. The Professor didn't know the law on the subject, but he settled. The managers lost fifty dollars on their venture, but didn't lose their temper. In fact, they all grew quite hilarious over the flattest failure of the season. The public wouldn't allow themselves to be taken in so soon after the other one.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Walking Match
Masquerade Ball
Ball License
Financial Loss
Exposition Building
What entities or persons were involved?
Professor King
Where did it happen?
Exposition Building
Story Details
Key Persons
Professor King
Location
Exposition Building
Event Date
Monday Night
Story Details
Professor King and friends managed a walking match and masquerade ball at the Exposition building, but authorities fined him $25 for lacking a license, leading to a $50 loss; they remained humorous about the failure.