Word: overran
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...known of the early Ghegs and Tosks (Albanians) except that their country was administered by Turkey from 1431 to 1912. When independence from the Turk was proclaimed, Albania became a pawn in the Balkan game, coveted alike by Austria, Serbia, Greece and Italy. During the War, first the Austrians overran the country; then the Italians who proclaimed a Protectorate over it. In 1920, when Premier Giolitti was in power, the Albanians kicked the Italians out-which insult the "Ities" (not then being Fascisti) swallowed with marked humility. Albanian independence for the second time was established...
...minutes of rapid-fire battling at the Ice Palace in this city last night, and the figures do no more than justice to the superior team-play of the Crimson seven. Captain Bigelow's men, in Possession of the puck fully three-fourths of the time, completely overran the ice, outwitting and outskatting the Blue team...