Word: argentinians
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Dates: during 1923-1923
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After Firpo, the boxer, Dr. Zeballos is probably the best known Argentinian in the world. He was a man of many parts. Starting as a lawyer he branched off into journalism and eventually became editor of La Prensa (Buenos Aires)-one of the two best dailies in Latin America. Subsequently he entered politics, became Speaker of the Lower House, was noted for his oratorical ability. In 1893 he was sent as Ambassador to Washington, a post he held for two years. During his political career he has held the post of Foreign Minister on several occasions...
...Significance. A picturesque, rapid narrative, superbly adapted for spectacular filming, especially as regards the Argentinian episodes, where Ibanez, with his flair for local color, is rather better than when attempting to describe high society in the Ouida vein. A well constructed novel, whose catchy title should lure a large public?not one-tenth-of-one-percent. of durability in its fabric, but very saleable goods for the Autumn trade...
...this is the case of Luis Angel Firpo from Argentina. Firpo recently discharged his excellent American trainer Jimmy DeForest, presumably because the latter's salary cut into the Argentinian's profits. In DeForest's stead Firpo engaged Senor Horatio Lavalle of Argentina, who serves without pay. The press remarked that Firpo was " hard to beat at figures." Firpo has fought a number of low caliber performers, thereby gaining certain gate receipts. The press remarked that Firpo was " fond of his purse" and dubbed him " Business-Man Firpo." This criticism is evidently aimed at the young Argentinian...