Word: minore
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...first test of strength-the vote on the Borah resolution-the coalition was beaten, 39 to 38. But 38 represented the virtual rock bottom of the coalition's strength which could be augmented by minor compromises, when the item-by-item voting comes. Senator Borah, in a thunderous speech, predicted the cement duty would add null to the cost of road building, denounced the glass schedules from "eyes to mirrors," vowed he would rather see no bill passed than that produced by the House...
...prizes were distributed, from $2,000 in gold and a large silver plaque for Miss Universe, to $100 consolation prizes for minor beauties. Miss Brazil did not even place, was dubbed Miss Also Ran by irreverent telegraphers...
Engine overhauls, minor repairs...
...Died. Minor Cooper Keith, 81, of Babylon, L. I., founder of United Fruit Co., president_ of International Railways of Central America; at Babylon...
...venture much beyond U. S. borders. Gradual transition from British to U. S. ownership was completed in 1927 when J. Henry Schroder Banking Corp. of Manhattan became financial sponsor. The directorate is now exclusively Manhattan. Though independent, I. R. C. A. nevertheless maintains close relations with United Fruit. Minor Keith is its board chairman. And the two companies have a 33⅓% discount agreement by which United Fruit passengers and freight travel on the I. R. C. A. at two-thirds the ordinary cost and I. R. C. A. passengers and freight use United Fruit ships on the same basis...