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Refused Offer To Be a King
John Kelly declines the Swahilis chieftainship in Nairobi British East Africa citing his hot dog stand business in Central Park New York. His nomination arose after befriending two visiting natives who cared for animals brought by explorer Martin Johnson. He gained favor by treating them to ice cream peppermint candy and hot dogs.
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John Kelly
Nairobi
British East Africa
Kelly
Central Park
New York
Martin Johnson
Himself
Prince