The Saxony Band
A curious little story about a German royal band performing in Kentucky and being offered $1,000 a day to stay for an exhibition — an offer that required royal permission from the King of Saxony.
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The Cairo Bulletin · July 13, 1873 · Page 1
1 min readLOUISVILLE, July 12.
The Saxony band played to-night at the exposition building to a large audience. The Exposition company offered the band $1,000 per day to play during the coming Exhibition. The offer was declined, but if necessary, a leave of absence can be obtained from the king of Saxony, and they will remain in Kentucky.
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