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engagement before Mitz created
great crowds + enthusiasm on
the Linden. Several of the
Royal Family went by and
received a great ovation.
Crowds rushing here + there
fearful of missing something.
Some one began to speak in
front of Hotel demanding the
name "Bristol" be removed
and soon several thousand
people collected + cheered him
+ hissed the Hotel. Manager
telephoned for the police who
came + preserved order but
the crowd would not disperse
Finally against the managers
protest the large rug from
the entrance hall was taken
up stairs + hung over the
balcony on first floor covering
the name and the crowd
then quietly dispersed.
The Empress went by in an
open Auto about ten and
received a great ovation
