Friedrich Trump…
Heard of him?
Born in 1869
In a small town in
Germany,
Not too far from the
beautiful Rhine…
Grandfather of you
know who…
Left home seeking
fortune and glory…
Ran taverns and
brothels in
Canada's Yukon
Territory…
Returned to Europe
in 1901
And found himself a
German wife…
Skipped military
service--
Who needs such a
crimp in his life?--
By taking his wife
to New York City…
When they returned
to German soil,
News of the draft
dodger reached
German officials and
made their blood boil.
His actions also
didn't sit well
With Prince Karl of
Bavaria, who
Wanted Friedrich to
be deported.
Friedrich's appeals
to stay fell through.
On July 1, 1905,
The Trumps, having
been told to scram,
Boarded a New York
City-bound steamship.
If only they'd
stayed in Germany! Damn!
(12-6-16) By Bob B
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