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January 19, 1833
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In London, a costly statue honors the late Duke of York, who died owing massive debts to tradesmen. Creditors bitterly complain, preferring funds for debt repayment over the monument, quipping they ask for bread but get a stone.
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A costly statue is being erected in London, to honor the memory of the late Duke of York, who it will be recollected, died leaving debts unpaid to an immense amount, the Royal prodigal having taken in every honest tradesman who was unfortunate enough to fall in his way. Some of these ruined creditors of the Duke complain bitterly of the statue erecting to his memory, when the money ought to be appropriated to the payment of his debts. "We ask," say they, "for bread, and all we get is a stone."
There is no doubt many of these folks will remember him long enough, without the help of a statue.
There is no doubt many of these folks will remember him long enough, without the help of a statue.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Duke Of York
Statue
Debts
Creditors
London
What entities or persons were involved?
Duke Of York
Where did it happen?
London
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Key Persons
Duke Of York
Location
London
Story Details
A statue is being erected in London to honor the late Duke of York, who died leaving immense unpaid debts to tradesmen, leading ruined creditors to complain that the money should pay his debts instead of funding the monument.