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Word: acception (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...army too. The tradition now seemed soundly entrenched. Director No. 1 was Brig.-Gen. Charles Gates Dawes. Director No. 2 was Brig.-Gen. Herbert Mayhew Lord. Director No. 3 is Col. James C. Roop, who will doubtless get higher rank before long. President Hoover induced him to accept "at great personal sacrifice...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CABINET: No-Man | 7/1/1929 | See Source »

Pennsylvania's Bishop Thomas James Garland, his clergymen and his laymen have long been trying to get a bishop coadjutor. Five men they asked and were five times refused.* Last week they found a man who would accept. Unlike the previous five selected he was right there in Pennsylvania. He was Dr. Francis M. Taitt, rector of St. Paul's Church, Chester...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Sixth Choice | 7/1/1929 | See Source »

Article 36 was written.by Elihu Root in 1920. It has already been accepted by 47 of the 52 World Court nations. Japan is willing to accept it when all the other nations do. Until last week Great Britain and Italy were the only two large powers remaining aloof...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WORLD COURT: Article 36 | 7/1/1929 | See Source »

...allow Mrs. Carter to marry the engaging Bradford. But when he divulges this plan, Manager Bradford coolly declares that he is an itinerant fellow, not given to matrimony. Husband Carter's rage is quelled by his wife, who afterwards tells him that she has never been able to accept Bradford completely. Inspired by this new light on faithful, patient wifehood, Husband Carter decides to stay with Mrs. Carter and consult a new doctor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays in Manhattan: Jul. 1, 1929 | 7/1/1929 | See Source »

Herr Stresemann uttered no word. Chairman Adatci of Japan had already persuaded the Council to accept unanimously a compromise minorities plan, having three main features: 1) The Council's subcommittee on Minorities shall make its proceedings public; 2) shall meet more often; 3) and in case of a world-shaking dispute shall have its members increased from three to four. Herr Stresemann's challenge was only a warning that Germany would consider this plan purely temporary...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS: Council of Madrid | 6/24/1929 | See Source »

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