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Romeo the elephant changes hands under Jacksons show
In a Chicago deal Joshua Jackson buys Maybell & Co. and Romeo the elephant. Carpenter the keeper becomes Romeo’s trainer. romance blooms with Juliet Jackson while the circus plans a Chicago opening and faces Romeo’s tantrums and risks. Consular reports note European industrial mood declines due to lower American purchases.
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Joshua Jackson
Maybell & Co
Jackson
Romeo
Carpenter
Tim Maydell
United States
Maybell
Joshua Jacson
Romieo
Tess
Mr. Jackson
War Elephant
Philadelphia
Chicago
Joshua
Juliet
Juliet Jackson
Joshua “Jackson
Vamuek
Mammoth
Charles Carpenter
Papa Jackson
Papa