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...York bosses, Mr. Curry is of Irish descent and distinguished himself by early physical prowess, in his case footracing. Until his election in 1903 to the State Senate he was a Western Union telegraph operator. He is a devout churchman, speaks quietly and?unlike Bosses Tweed, Croker and Kelly???prefers to remain out of the picture as much as possible...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: STATES & CITIES: The Lady & The Tiger | 3/23/1931 | See Source »

LITTLE NELLY KELLY???The infinite invention of George M. Cohan has again evolved a musical concoction that has stuck fast in the public fancy. Mr. Cohan, analysts observe, is not so much concerned with the elaborate beauty of his chorus and their silks as he is with his dancers and his humor. Though Nelly Kelly has danced and laughed on Broadway these many months her popularity persists...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Summer Chorus | 7/9/1923 | See Source »

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