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260:. Reportedly, after her presentation at court, she "at once attained great popularity in London society, she became the most highly sought-after debutante that season. Her modesty and simple, easy manners, attracted many proposals. Among her reported suitors were
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498:"ANTHONY J. DREXEL, BANKER, DIES AT 70; Head of Famous Philadelphia Family Succumbs Here After Illness of Eight Months, RESIDED LONG IN ENGLAND Keen Yachtsman and Owner of Celebrated Craft -Had Been Host to Edward VII. i"
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