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The Emperor Impostor and the Poacher Standoff
A German American, Sam Borngesser, pretends to be Emperor William II to test a poacher on a German imperial preserve. The ruse backfires as the host plays along, leading to a royal dinner and a thousand thaler wager won by the impostor.
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Stella
Berlin
Sam Heinrich Lorngesser
America
Missouri
Emperor William II
Aunajesty
Amelia
Mr. Borngesser
Mr Borngesser
Leze
Far West
Oscar Cox