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Mr. Hudson

A business associate of Barnum.

minor

First appearance: iii in business for myself

Mr. Hudson shows up with force in XLI: Bennett and the Herald. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Managing editor of the Herald; informs Barnum that Bennett has ordered the exclusion of his advertisements.
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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse associates and performers
  • Barnum's inner circle
  • Journalistic rivals and musical associates

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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