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Valentino’s Native Village in Mourning, But Elders Hold His Example Was Bad
CASTELLANETA. Province of Turanto, Italy, August 25.—This village, where Rudolph Valentino was born 31 years ago, today is in mourning.
When a newspaper from the neighboring city of Bari arrived in the village about sunset on Monday, it was glanced at by a group of sleepy card players who were sipping beer. Some one saw the bulletin announcing Valentino’s death. The card game was forgotten.
“Nostro Rudolfo morto!” they exclaimed.