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April 7, 1847
The National Whig
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Debunking rumor: Ravel tight-rope troupe did not retire wealthy near Toulouse; originally two unrelated brothers, one died in New Orleans last winter; lost earnings to U.S. Bank years ago; surviving brother performing in West Indies.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
The Ravels. A paragraph is going the rounds to the effect that these Tight Rope performers have retired on immense fortunes near Toulouse in France brothers and sisters--the matter is, there were originally only two brothers of the Ravels, and one of them died in New Orleans last winter, and the rest of that celebrated troupe was composed of parties no way related to each other. The fortune part of the story is likewise without foundation, for the Ravel Brothers, who employed the troupe, some few years ago lost nearly all their earnings by the United States Bank.-- Nor has the surviving brother retired from the stage. At last advices he and his troupe were performing in the West Indies.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Ravel Troupe
Tight Rope Performers
Rumor Debunked
New Orleans Death
Us Bank Loss
What entities or persons were involved?
Ravels
Ravel Brothers
Where did it happen?
Near Toulouse In France, New Orleans, West Indies
Story Details
Key Persons
Ravels
Ravel Brothers
Location
Near Toulouse In France, New Orleans, West Indies
Event Date
Last Winter, Some Few Years Ago
Story Details
Rumor circulating that the Ravel tight-rope performers retired wealthy near Toulouse is false; originally two brothers, one died in New Orleans last winter; troupe members unrelated; lost earnings to U.S. Bank; surviving brother still performing in West Indies.