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Divorced, Arthur McKinne Stires, Manhattan architect, third son of Episcopal Bishop Ernest Milmore Stires of Long Island; by Catherine Wilcox Stires, Southern socialite; in Reno. On a cross-complaint to Architect Stire's suit alleging "extreme cruelty," Mrs. Stires charged that for a year her husband had provided "nothing by way of food, shelter or clothing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones, Apr. 11, 1932 | 4/11/1932 | See Source »

...reform in this matter may not be one that will stire any great amount of enthusiasm, or that would be likely to attract the attention of the ordinary philanthropist. The need of reform, nevertheless, is very real. The poor ventilation has caused much trouble to students in the past and is constantly exposing them to danger in the present. There is need of some benefactor who will devote part of his resources to providing in this uninspiring and yet fundamental matter, for the good of the students...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 2/26/1894 | See Source »

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