Word: thrones
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...last week faced one of the most difficult decisions of its career. It had to decide what to do with General Jose Sanjurjo, the brave, paunchy Monarchist who, fortnight prior, had seized Seville in an attempt to put Prince Juan Carlos, third son of ex-King Alfonso, on the throne (TIME, Aug. 22). On trial before the Supreme Court in Madrid, General Sanjurjo lived up to his reputation for indifference in the face of danger. He listened quietly while old Francisco Bergamin, Spain's Clarence Darrow, argued that his coup had not been a "consummated revolt...
...buying orders. Their excited turmoil was heard above the traffic in Gravier Street. Loiterers grinned up at the exchange when they caught the yells and cheers of brokers as quotations crashed through to new highs. Cotton houses took on full crews, raised salaries, worked late settling contracts. Though its throne has tottered, dangerously of late, Cotton was again King last week...
...Managua, professional lady-killer, and took the affair so hard that her conscience went to her head, nearly drove her off it. Edmond was so nice about it that she gave up lady-killers for a long Lent. Edmond's father died, Denise rushed Edmond to the throne, encouraged him into such a multiplicity of ventures that at last he failed. But by that time they had so much practice in being partners, Denise had unlearned so much intolerance, learned a few good lessons so well, that she was willing to settle down in a small way, be friends...
...step and had difficulties with their bayonets while trying to execute a few simple evolutions. Up drove Premier Bennett in his glistening Stearns-Knight (an "orphan car" no longer manufactured). Up drove other delegates in official Buicks. In the House of Commons, kleig lights blazed upon the Throne, movietone cameras whirred, microphones were switched on and Lord Bessborough began to read the King's message while all delegates and spectators stood...
...thanks, drove home to Rideau Hall, his viceregal residence. Up popped England's Baldwin, nominated Canada's Bennett as permanent chairman. Up stood Australia's "handsomest" Bruce to second the nomination. By unanimous vote Mr. Bennett then took the Desk (carried in and placed in front of the Throne) for the duration of the Conference...