Word: felt
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Standing in Westminster Abbey, Sir Roger de Coverley found himself seized with a great desire to sit on the throne which had held so many kings, just to see how it felt. After he had done so, he was perfectly satisfied, and spent the rest of the day giving forth snatches of history as they came into his mind...
...last some of the less lovely ingredients in this melting pot of nations have made their presence felt to such an extent that the newspapers bring up the question of the immigration laws, and the carrying-out thereof. The pot itself is being looked into, and the curious are wondering how some of the things in it got there. The answer seems to be laxness due to over-hurriedness in examination, and a great deal of smuggling. It is stated that ninety-five per cent of those admitted either temporarily or under bond in the past have forfeited their bonds...
...symbols of her reminiscence, in which she slept from time to time. Little beyond rumor is known of her love affairs. She herself used a horsewhip on a rival who published a malicious account of them. Her personality is wrapped in mystery and quaint anecdote. Through it all is felt the sharp im pact of a great and noble spirit, a supreme artist and a magnificent woman...
...Democrats will have a majority. Control of the Senate by the Administration will be at an end. This new state of affairs is likely to be felt as soon as the 68th Congress assembles. The chairmanship of the Finance Committee is left vacant by the retirement of Senator McCumber. This committee handles tariff" and other financial measures; so control of it is very desirable to the La Follette bloc. Senator Smoot, who is classed as a reactionary, would, according to seniority precedent, naturally become chairman. But next to Smoot in seniority is La Follette himself. It is entirely probable that...
...ostensibly trying to lead a movement to effect the reunification of China. There is one other party that deserves attention and that is the Chang-Tso party, who want a return to the old monarchy. Their political machinations are like the wind, they are felt but not seen...