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Mencken Fame and Death Mark End of An Era
Baltimore obituary notes H L Mencken dies in his sleep at 75 in his Hollins Street home. The sage of Baltimore, famed editor and author, left two dozen books and a vast correspondence. Brother August and survivor relatives. Funeral arrangements pending.
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