Word: astors
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...part of their duty, acquiring first hand information of international affairs; during the course of his ten years' devotion to foreign affairs every man would become an expert. The Jefferson Day dinner, designated by tradition as the official gathering of National Democratic leaders, will take place at the Astor Hotel, Manhattan, on April 14 under the chairmanship of James W. Gerard, former Ambassador to Germany. The list of speakers includes Governor Parker of Louisiana, Governor Smith of New York, Governor Silzer of New Jersey and Royal S. Copeland, junior United States Senator from New York. The return...
...Lady Astor was successful in defeating an amendment to her anti-liquor bill, which aims at preventing the sale of intoxicants to people under the age of 18. The amendment, which was defeated by 30 to 17 votes, was to exempt beer from the scope of the bill. A second amendment to limit conviction to those people who "knowingly" sold drink to youngsters was carried. During debate Mr. J. H. Thomas (Labor), acting as Chairman of Committee, demurred against the constant interruptions and pointed out the retarding effect they had on the progress of the bill. Lieutenant-Colonel Archer-Shee...
...intercollegiate fencing tournament will be held in the Astor Hotel in New York city Thursday and Friday, April...
...University fencers have won five out of six matches this year and have only two more after today's. Next Saturday they will face Yale at New Haven and on April 12 and 13 they will take part in the Intercollegiate meet at the Hotel Astor, New York...
...Vincent Astor and T. Suffern Tailer are the committee in charge for the underwriters...