Word: orsi
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Hotel Royal Danieli, Mayor Walker attended a formal luncheon given in his honor by Count Orsi, Podesta of Venice. Having finished what he termed "the best luncheon I have ever drunk," the Mayor spoke to the guests. He reminded them that in New York there are Italian, Chinese, Jewish quarters where no English is understood. Even his interpreter smiled when he remarked: "That is why I've been elected so many times." When congratulated upon this and other sallies, the Mayor made a gesture of dismay, exclaiming: "My goodness, I forgot to mention Columbus. Just imagine an American speaking...
...veiled with flags in his honor; people cheered when they spied him on foot or in a boat. Mayor Walker quickly called the gondoliers "wet taxi drivers," the canals, "nature's pavement." On being shown the Doges' Palace, he lighted a cigaret, murmured to Count Pietro Orsi, Podesta of Venice, "Very historical." When he saw the sunset-colored pajamas worn by other guests in his hotel, he reflected, in jocular fashion: "If I dress like everyone else here nobody will know whether I am just getting up or just going to bed. Perhaps I will be able...