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“Whoever after due and proper warning shall be heard to utter the abominable word "Frisco", which has no linguistic or other warrant, shall be deemed guilty of High Misdemeanour, and shall pay into the Imperial Treasury as penalty the sum of twenty-five dollars.”

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Emperor Norton
Emperor Norton

Emperor Norton, whose real name was Joshua Norton, was a mysterious figure in 19th-century San Francisco. He claimed to be an emperor and established his own empire in San Francisco. Norton was known for his generosity and humor, although his true identity and motives remain a mystery to this day. more

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