Word: ams
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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In Munich, on his incognito arrival, he said to reporters: "In the words of the popular American song, 'Please go away and let me sleep.'" Later, on emerging from the Hofbrauhaus (brewery) he remarked: "I am having my first real rest in Germany." On leaving Munich, in a...
Venice was veiled with flags in his honor; people cheered when they spied him on foot or in a boat. Mayor Walker quickly called the gondoliers "wet taxi drivers," the canals, "nature's pavement." On being shown the Doges' Palace, he lighted a cigaret, murmured to Count Pietro...
The first time Dr. Ferrero was held in Italy was last December when he wanted to lecture in Geneva. On the second occasion he wished to visit the U. S. Said he then: "The Government seems to fear my passing the frontier. For the moment I am virtually a prisoner...
Millicent, dowager Duchess of Sutherland, strode up to the locked door of Memorial Hall in Fairmont Park, Philadelphia, knocked imperatively. Wet-eyed, she begged attendants to be allowed to see "The Lady in the Green Dress," by John Singer Sargent. She said: "I am sailing for England . . . must see the...
William Edgar Borah, about to change horses, sought a home for Jester, his old mount, aged 14. The new horse was a bay hunter, aged 3, from Virginia. Cautioned about riding it, Senator Borah said: "Well, I haven't had any operation so I am at a better advantage...