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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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purpose even the wisest sages could not guess. K. was also
honored by a visit from T. Roosevelt (see the Wonder) on his
exhibition through Europe. It is said he could not learn
anything from his adviser. Heir: The crown prince. Ambition:
His army applied to the socialists. Recreation: Army.
Address: Army. Clubs: Army.

KEELEY, Doctor, water-wagon manufacturer. Claimed fame solely
on account of the invention which prevented men from going home
to a scolding without the assistance of lamp posts. Declared
his cure was as good as gold. Was strongly opposed by John
Barleycorn and his friends. Never cared for New York, London,
or Paris. K.'s end never has been made public. Historians are
endeavoring to ascertain whether he practiced what he preached.
Ambition: Large breweries. Recreation: Getting away from
business. Address: All large cities. Clubs: W. C. T. U.

KHAYYAM, Omar, a fine old Persian who wrote a beautiful and
heartfelt commentary on headache producers. Ambition: More
grapes. Recreation: A flask, books, and a Persian "thou."
Epitaph: He Certainly Practised What He Preached.

KIDD, Captain, the man who spent his life burying the treasure
which several people have been sure they could locate. Was said
to have been one of the finest men who ever scuttled a ship.

KILLER, Jack The Giant, a man who combined his name and
accomplishments.

KIPLING, Rudyard, an English writer who has not been knighted.
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