Word: premiere
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...connection with the Y. M. C. A. activities, Dr. Mott was granted a two-hour conference by Premier Kerensky of the provisional government, in which the latter told him that his aid and the assistance of the Y. M. C. A. were absolutely necessary for the morale of the Russian Army. In like manner the governing authorities of France, Great Britain, and Italy have expressed their appreciation of his work, and their need for further efforts along the same lines...
...address to the Cosmopolitan Club on October 26, when Kerensky's position seemed secure, he spoke of the Premier as a man "of great energy, enthusiasm, eloquence and integrity." He was also very optimistic about the future. "Everyone expects serious outbreaks this year," he said, "but I feel sure that Russia will eventually pull through, although not without many hard knocks...
...cabinet of Monsieur Ribot, after repeated attacks on his policy by the Socialists. It is not without genuine regret that Americans read of his resignation, as throughout the war he has shown consummate ability and statesmanlike moderation in all his public acts, whether as finance minister, foreign secretary, or Premier. The grand old man of France, as his friends are wont to call him, has given much to his country in return for scant gratitude. For over a quarter of a century he has been active in French politics, but on each of the three occasions when he was made...
Tuesday evening the sixth Craig Prize Play was given its premier production, and for the first time in the history of the prize plays the performance was not in the hands of the old Craig Stock Company. Mr. Craig has ventured into broader fields of producing, and Mr. Andrews' play has, therefore, the benefit of a specially selected cast. To judge from the symptoms of real success and ability clearly apparent in the play we shall hear much more from and of Mr. Andrews within the next few years in the world of the theatre. "America Passes...
...Mexico; Ty Cobb, a freshman said, was an ex-governor of Maine; another called him "greatest baseball twirler living," also "stellar performer on Jack Combe's team"; Fernald was named governor of this state, and the chief executive of Massachusetts was stated as Call. Several said that Grey was premier of England and that Asquith was prime minister, rather overcrowding the office, as it were...