Word: sayed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...nature of these concessions nobody could say. There were many guesses, none of them probable. Certainly it seemed that an effort was actually being made to induce Spain to return to the League and that some sort of a compromise was being worked out concerning the future status of Tangier and there were hints of tariff concessions; but as to what France might have to offer Spain remained completely in the dark, and as to what Dictator Benito Mussolini of Italy might think of the negotiations (in which he is closely concerned) was equally obscure...
...long time James Walsh knew what he wanted to do most. He wanted to be an altar boy, and wear a long cassock, and move about near the altar of St. Michael's Church, in Newark, N. J., quietly so that the people at mass would say to each other: "That's Jimmy Walsh. He's a swell altar boy." It would be nice also to touch the bright golden cross and to feel the close presence of the chalice...
...throne room of the Vatican, Mr. Levine, well rehearsed, kissed the Pope's ring. He listened mutely while His Holiness carried on a polite monolog, later confided: "I was so flabbergasted, I couldn't say a thing." It was the first time a U. S. citizen had ever been received in the throne room. At the close of the interview, the Pope blessed Mr. Levine, his family, his future flights...
...First Spiritual Church of New York went Magician Howard Thurston. Magician Thurston had been quoted as saying that he could do anything with a watch-size instrument that mediums say they have done with supernatural power. One Arthur A. Ford was to contest the point in debate. Police had been called to prevent violent outbreaks...
...Chicago now has the sixth largest bank in the U. S.* But Chicago must break a habit learned in 1910 when the Commercial National Bank consolidated with the Continental National Bank to form the Continental & Commercial National Bank. After Dec. 1, Chicago will be obliged to say Continental National Bank & Trust...