Word: formalities
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...There is also a formal dedication, to the late Critic Stuart P. Sherman...
...Referee O'Sullivan counted ten seconds, declared Dempsey the winner. Under the regulations this decision was final. Though he complained loudly after coming to, Sharkey entered no formal appeal from the decision. He bore no tell-tale bruise; did not seek medical examination. Tex Rickard, promoter of the fight, proceeded at once to arrange the second meeting of Winner Dempsey and Champion Tunney, in Chicago in September...
...Staten Island, N. Y., Federal men took Mr. Battice ashore to be tried for murder, with Donkeyman Badke a material witness and statutory offender. Seamen Hans Malibar, Frederick Kline, Alex Christiansen, Sig Scvhwanborg and Erik Anderson, with Thomas Murray, acting first mate and onetime bosun, were held pending formal entry of the almost obsolete charge, "mutiny on the high seas...
...thus predicted, the Ambassador did resign. He called on President Coolidge at Custer Park, requested relief from his post in a formal letter: "It is with deepest regret. . . has been a great privilege . . . great honor. . . your wise comprehension. . . unfailing kindness . . . generous support . . . . With my earnest wishes for health and strength in the carrying on of your great burdens . . . ." To which the President replied: "Your formal letter . . . has been received. . . . Your services. . . able and distinguished. . . sincere appreciation . . . courage and ability . . . I shall always feel under obligations to you. . . ." Relieved, the Ambassador remained at the State Lodge for a few days, planned...
Upon their arrival at Victoria Station, London, last week, the Duchess kissed Queen Mary once in formal salutation; but received from Her Majesty three warm kisses and an impulsive...