Word: visitations
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Chancellor Stresemann arranged to visit Chancellor Seipel of Austria at an early date. Austrian support in a German plea to the Vatican for intervention in the Ruhr was said to be the object of the visit...
...Otto Wiedfeldt, German Ambassador to the U. S., returned from a visit to his native land. He expressed faith in the Republic and felt sure of the failure of Communists, Separatists and Monarchists. He was, however, apprehensive of the coming Winter, in which, he said, thousands of Germans will starve...
...peasants as much as his father, Tsar Ferdinand, was hated by them. He is a good sportsman and particularly fond of riding and hunting. He believes that to rule he must hold his crown by deeds and not only by heredity. There have been frequent rumors of an " American visit" during the past two years. Generally he has shaken his head, laughed a denial, or said he was too busy, when questioned about marrying an American bride. The late Premier Stambuliski was very keen for him to make a match with an American girl - "beautiful and wealthy...
Story of Thais. Athana?, a Cenobite monk living in the Theban desert near Alexandria, worships God through self-mortification. On a visit to Alexandria he meets Thaïs, beautiful courtesan who worships Venus. Nicias, a young Sybaritic philosopher, has bought her love for one week. The monk Athena? perceives in a vision that his mission is to spiritualize Thaïs, to make her the bride of Christ. His ancient comrade, Pelamon, says: "My son, ne'er mingle with the people of this era"; Nicias laughs in scorn; the mob throws stones; yet he succeeds in reforming Thaïs. Tha?...
...their article appeared: "The Princetonians found Mr. Wilson in excellent spirits and good health and willing to converse on many topics. He recited several limericks for the amusement of the three undergraduates during their visit." That and nothing more...