Poker in a Delavan House showdown ends in shock
At the Delavan House in New York a porter named Joe plays poker with Senator McCarthy and Senator Woodin. The high stakes escalate with a $10,000 cash deposit and $1,000 bets, ending when Joe eyes drown and quits after facing a pair of queens and a bigger pair of aces. The tale notes California’s population compare to Philadelphia.
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