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…Rhine that he had named for his wife. His burial was in St. Louis, the scene of his best accomplishments, as he had directed. There, the townsfolk were one in mourning this merchant prince. There was never before of since a funeral like his. Six thousand employees marched in line and twenty-five trucks were required to transport the floral tributes. The Kaiser sent his personal representative and the President of the United States his condolences.