Source of Information: newspapers at public places
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Reading Room
PERSONALITIES
Savoy and popular music
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The first regular broacast (from the Savoy) and the Savoy Orpheans.
Marylin Monroe at The Imperial, Tokyo
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In 1954, Japanese had a chance to see Hollywood legend Marylin Monroe in Tokyo.
Vuitton, Louis
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In the late 19th century, Louis Vuitton was a renowned trunks and luggage retailer.
H. H. Holmes, The Killer Hotelier
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Holmes would kill anyone for pleasure but he was apparently most aroused by the murder of young children and women.
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