Word: argument
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...bishops were considering Mexico, particularly in regard to electing a missionary bishop for that country. Bishop George H. Kinsolving of Texas rose to present a report on the situation, then two resolutions, then an argument. He reported that the new Mexican constitution prohibits foreigners from propagating religion and holding property in connection therewith. He asked that it be resolved that no bishop be elected until October, 1925, and that further investigations be made. He argued...
...rebuttal to this argument was easy. It was made by Bishop Hiram R. Hulse of Cuba. Since when had missionaries stayed out of heathen lands at the behest of sovereigns? He added: "The Apostles did not inquire whether it was in accordance with the laws of the Roman Empire when they went there to preach Christianity...
Telegraph wires hummed as if war were declared. Thousands and thousands and thousands of people ram-jammed into automobiles, streetcars, subways and onto sidewalks, honking and shouting and pushing their way. The New York "Giants" and the Washington "Senators" continued their exciting argument over the baseball championship of the planet...
RAIN-Jeanne Eagels in her incisive argument that wickedness is sometimes next to godliness and even a little ahead...
...Coffin has succeeded in converting Dr. Charles Whelan, Boston University Coach, to his scheme and the latter has set a movement on foot to experiment with it in the coming game between Boston University and Brown on October 18. The main feature of Mr. Coffin's argument is that the "downs" in football are comparable with the "outs" in baseball and should be treated in the same manner...