Word: frequent
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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From the roof of the CRIMSON building the sun looked like a new moon. At breakfast tables and on the way to examinations a frequent comment was to the effect that the phenomenon was "not half as effective as any moonlight night...
...Premier Orlando opened the debate for the Opposition. Amid frequent and angry interruptions he criticised adversely the Premier's recent iron-hand policy (TIME, Jan. 19), and for the rest contented himself with expatiating upon the contents of the withdrawn motion...
...Governor, Felix Toupin, a fiery little man of French descent who presided over the Senate, the Democrats began a filibuster a year ago to compel the Republicans to agree to a Constitutional Convention to do away with the "rotten borough" system. The filibuster lasted from January to June, with frequent clashes, several of which went to the point of physical violence. Finally in June, at the end of a heated session of 50 hours' duration, someone placed a bromine gas bomb behind the Lieutenant Governor's chair. The Democrats said it was a plot to kill Mr. Toupin...
...Carnarvon, discovered the tomb in November, 1922. The tomb was opened on successive winters; but last February work was stopped because of ructions between the excavators and the Government. Lord Carnarvon had granted exclusive press rights to certain papers. The Government objected. The Government brought to the tomb frequent parties of official visitors who interrupted the work. The excavators protested. Finally, the Government objected when the excavators wished to take their wives to the tomb...
...American Federation was obliged to close its convention without his presence, but, nevertheless, reflected him President. Seņor Calles sent to inquire after his health at frequent intervals. Meanwhile, his illness grew. At last, he said: "Take me home." A train was procured and he was hastened to San Antonio, Tex. When he arrived, his condition was critical, although he was helped by coming down to the coast from the high altitudes of the interior. Telegrams were dispatched summoning doctors from Manhattan; his heart was very weak...