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Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Unknown
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CORBETT, James J., known as "gentleman Jim," one-time champion
fighter of the world, and a "has been" for whom everybody has a
good word. Many persons wish he might be the Corbett he used
to be. Ambition: A white champion.

CORELLI,[2] Marie, an old-maid authoress who wrote delightful
love scenes. She is said to have written some books which
brought her fame and royalty. C. does not approve of society
except her own. She remains secluded with her typewriter at
Mason Croft, Stratford-on-Avon, only being seen by her
publishers and the editor. Publications: See book stores and
railway stations. Recreation: Flowers. Clubs: All
anti-suffragette.

[2] Ed. Note: The editor hopes to remove this name before the
next edition. Its insertion is entirely due to the machinations
of book reviewers, who claim Miss Corelli's books have fallen
into the "was" class. The editor never contradicts a book
reviewer.



COXEY, General, leader of the only non-militant army in the
world which did not take up collections or give away Christmas
dinners.

CRITIC, Dramatic, a notorious prevaricator who tells the world
to see all the shows, and thus preserves the advertising column
for his employers.

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