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The luncheon in question was a somewhat unique affair. The invitation list included, not the usual long-haired admirers of communism but some of the most eminent, not to say hardboiled, bankers of Wall Street. The luncheon was held in the spacious Bankers' Club behind closed doors.
Not only has the press been inundated with correspondence, but the religious weeklies are battling royally. As C. F. G. Masterman describes these debates, they have been wages, "It must be confessed, with a ferocity and bitterness which offers a dismal contrast to the testimony of these amiable and eminent...
¶Upon receipt of the report of his Air Inquiry Board (see ARMY & NAVY), the President declared: "The President wishes to acknowledge the distinguished public service rendered by the members of the Aircraft Board, which has just completed its report. He believes that the thanks of the entire country go...
Died. Thomas Burke, 77, eminent Seattle lawyer, onetime Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Washington Territory (later the state of Washington); at Manhattan, in the arms of Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler. He had been stricken with apoplexy while pleading for justice for Japan before his fellow-trustees of the...
Mencken and Nathan would probably be delighted to take part in the chase as beaters. These eminent sportsmen are thoroughly acquainted with the bush country and in addition they have gained quite a reputation as snipers. It is said that in their trophy room these worthies have several rare bigots...