Word: appointed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Both Parties ?Republican and Democratic ?crowed as lustily as Chanticleer when Chairman Adams, of the Republican National Committee, announced that he had asked each of the 48 members of the Republican National Committee to appoint a woman from his state as an " advisory member...
...instances. On the occasion of the visit of the British Royalties the Fascist hymn was played with the English and Italian national anthems, an award of royal honor to Mussolini that surprised Queen Mary and annoyed the King of Italy. Mussolini's Minister of Finance referred to his appointment " by Mussolini," although it is the royal prerogative to appoint Ministers. The Minister of Education, Signor Gentile, announced that he had become converted from Liberalism to Fascism. Liberal leaders pointed out that Gentile had never been a member of their Party and could not speak for the Liberal Party...
Under the terms of the measure the Manitoban Government will appoint a commission of three members to administer the sale of drink as a beverage in permanent or temporary residences of permit holders. Breweries will be permitted to deliver to the homes of purchasers, and liquor sold in Government stores may also be delivered. This system corresponds roughly to those adopted by the Governments of British Columbia and Quebec...
...supreme court of the United States. The demands are wholly without merit." If he gives up the annuity he will still be "the same man mentally and morally . . . still be chief justice. . . . On the other hand, suppose he did resign. What then? Harding is still President. He would appoint Taft's successor and the United States Senate would confirm the appointment. (Signed) Robert M. La Follette...
...dwelling place of Britain's Prime Ministers. The suspense abroad was real. There is no telling what a Conservative party will do in an emergency. Curzon was in the offing, but did not get the job. The world breathes again and Mr. Baldwin becomes a popular choice. His appointment, however, is convenient rather than fortunate. Baldwin. Stanley Baldwin is a man of 55 years of age. He was educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he obtained honors in mathematics. He then became immersed in business and succeeded his father, Alfred Baldwin, as chief partner of Baldwins...