Word: occasionals
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Dewey. "Greatest U. S. philosopher," exponent of what he calls "empirical naturalism or naturalistic empiricism," Columbia University's Professor John Dewey was voted a life membership in the association, to be conferred on the occasion of his 70th birthday (Oct. 20).
¶ Last week a farewell dinner party was given in the White House. Guest of honor: Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt. Occasion: her retirement as Assistant Attorney General in charge of prohibition.
Last week these two cities had solemn occasion to remember Mother Mary Magdalene. For now has begun the secret "trial" to determine whether she was worthy to be made a saint. After the proceedings and findings of that trial have been reported to the Vatican, the Pope may announce her...
The occasion called attention to the fact that Senator Warren, besides being the oldest Senator, had established a new duration record. No man in U. S. history can match his 36½ years of Senate service. It was, however, not yet a non-stop record. Senator Warren "took off" on...
Next to the arrival of Charles Gates Dawes in England and the proposed visit of Prime Minister James Ramsay MacDonald to the U. S. (see 11), the British press was most concerned last week with the annually recurring rumor of Edward of Wales's engagement. On this occasion the...