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Nelson Paynes 1900 - 1971

Nelson Paynes of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA was born on May 30, 1900, and died at age 71 years old on July 15, 1971.
Nelson Paynes
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA 70807
May 30, 1900
July 15, 1971
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Nelson Paynes' History: 1900 - 1971

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  • 05/30
    1900

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    May 30, 1900
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  • 07/15
    1971

    Death

    July 15, 1971
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    Nelson Paynes lived 3 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 71.
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In 1900, in the year that Nelson Paynes was born, when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
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In 1925, Nelson was 25 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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