Word: ress
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Manhattan monstrous, acromegalic Primo Camera appeared before a referee in bankruptcy, sequel to a breach of prom ise verdict for $14,380.25 obtained against him by one Emelia Tersini, London wait ress (TIME, March 24, 1930). Demanded the referee: "Have you any money at all?" Camera : "I dono. That don't intrust me." Referee: "Do you know what a petition in bankruptcy is?" Camera: "Sure. Broke." Referee: "Is that all you know . . .?" Camera: "Yeah...