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July 1, 1888
Wichita Eagle
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
What is this article about?
History of chair rentals in London's Hyde Park, originating from a post-Waterloo concession to a impoverished English general, who began with 100 chairs; now over 27,000 generate $50,000 annually.
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Hired Chairs in Hyde Park.
There are thousands of chairs in Hyde park, London, which can be hired for a penny each, and their history is an interesting one. It dates back to shortly after the battle of Waterloo, when an English general, who had done good service, found himself reduced to extreme poverty. The government of that day acknowledged his past services by granting him and his heirs forever the right of letting on hire chairs in Hyde park. The general gathered his resources and started with 100 chairs. There are now over 27,000 chairs, the income from them amounting to over $50,000 a year.-London Letter.
There are thousands of chairs in Hyde park, London, which can be hired for a penny each, and their history is an interesting one. It dates back to shortly after the battle of Waterloo, when an English general, who had done good service, found himself reduced to extreme poverty. The government of that day acknowledged his past services by granting him and his heirs forever the right of letting on hire chairs in Hyde park. The general gathered his resources and started with 100 chairs. There are now over 27,000 chairs, the income from them amounting to over $50,000 a year.-London Letter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Hyde Park Chairs
Waterloo General
Chair Hire Concession
What entities or persons were involved?
English General
Where did it happen?
Hyde Park, London
Story Details
Key Persons
English General
Location
Hyde Park, London
Event Date
Shortly After The Battle Of Waterloo
Story Details
An English general, reduced to poverty after Waterloo, was granted the right to hire chairs in Hyde Park. He started with 100 chairs; now there are over 27,000, yielding over $50,000 yearly income.