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    What did Bailey's wife sell, when he died in 1906?

    Question #109848. Asked by snuiteke. (Oct 16 09 4:34 PM)


    Zbeckabee

    		"James Bailey died in 1906. It was his wife who sold the interests in the Barnum & Bailey Circus to the Ringling Bros. after his death."

    http://www.rapunzelsdelight.com/guests/thompson_collection/thompson_collection.htm

    Oct 16 09, 6:13 PM
    serpa

    		In 1905, Bailey acquired full ownership of Adam Forepaugh and Sells Bros. Circus and then sold a half interest in it to the Ringlings. In 1906, Bailey, who was considered the best manager in circus history and a model of efficiency and generosity, died. After his death, the Ringlings purchased the remaining share of the Forepaugh-Sells Circus from his widow.

    http://www.circusinamerica.org/public/timelines?date1=1906&date2=1940

    Oct 16 09, 6:46 PM

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