Looking Back on Aug. 3
Read Article 100 Years Ago: 1921 Enrico Caruso died today. The great singer, whose ultimate recovery had been hoped for under the benign influences of his own Italy passed away at nine o’clock this morning at the Hotel Vesuvius. He had been brought here hurriedly from Sorrento, on the Bay of Naples, where less than a week ago he avowed his returning strength and expressed’ the conviction that he would sing again as in the old days. He had been able to visit the famous Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pompei, giving thanks offering for his recovery. He also went to the wonderful Island of Capri w...
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