Word: americans
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...complete set of the American Statesmen...
This pamphlet, forming No. LVIII of the "Question of the lay" series, is a reprint of an article which appeared in the October number of the Harvard Monthly. It is a candid discussion of American politics from the standpoint of an independent. The evils of our present system are clearly set forth, especially the ineffectiveness of our legislative bodies and the danger of a partisan civil service. Recognizing the necessity of organization, Mr. Storey deplores the supremacy of the party spirit now so predominant in politics. He suggests as a substitute the organization of local clubs for the purpose...
...State ownership would do away with the existing evits. (1) The combinations of private corporations.- North American Review, vol. 112, (Jan.) p. 6. (2) The waste of national resources (a) in unnecessary competition.- Hadley, Railroad Transportation, pp. 82-100; (a) in land grants.- North American Review, vol. 136, pp. 257-260. (3) Discriminations. Hudson, The Railways and the Republic, pp. 25-105, 155-187. (4) Gambling in railroad stocks.- Hadley, pp. 40-62. (5) Control of political action.- Hudson...
...complete set of the American Statesmen...
...Ingersoll Bowditch, a well known resident of Jamaica Plain, died at his residence last Thursday. Mr. Bowditch was well known in scientific circles and published several editions of "Bowditch's American Navigator." In 1849 Harvard conferred upon him the honorary degree of A. M., and in 1886 at the 250th anniversary added the higher degree...