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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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PADEREWSKI, Ignace Jan, another farewell-concert giver, who
wore long red hair, a soulful expression, insured his fingers,
and broke pianos.

PALLAS, a Grecian goddess who was metamorphosed into a raven
perch by Poe.

PAN, monstrosity, musical instrument maker, friend of poets.
Born half a man and half a goat. Took after the latter.
Studied music under the old masters and outfluted Apollo. Was
also a sheep fancier. Fathered fife and drum corps. Ambition:
A pair of shoes or a goat's appetite. Recreation: Hunting and
falling in love. Address: Greece. Clubs: Musical.

PAN, Peter, a little fellow who was a delightful actress,
believed in fairies, and crowded houses in England and the
United States.

PANKHURST, Mrs., a celebrated English woman who terrorized a
government, starved herself, smashed windows, blew up things,
and made speeches for a living. Girlhood spent in developing
muscle, pluck, and theories. She appeared before the public and
declared that the liquor traffic would be terminated when women
voted. Spent years of her life wondering why the men would not
give them the privilege. Never cared for the ministry,
although she was a very good woman. Ambition: A woman king.
"Votes for Women" in the Union Jack. Recreation: Planning the
"next." Publications: From the Cradle to the Ballot. Windows
I have Smashed. Address: London. Care Scotland Yard.
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