Word: arrested
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Technology senior tried to vote on Tuesday in ward 11 of Boston, but was challenged at the polls, and when he deposited his ballot was arrested and brought before the United States commissioner. The student claimed that he was of age and entitled to vote, and was discharged, pending an investigation. It is said that several others had been informed by a politician that they had a right to vote, and were intending to cast their ballots also, but were deterred by the arrest of their companion...
...student cards given to students entering German universities admit holders to the theatres at half-price, shield them from arrest by the civil authorities, and give free admission to many of the galleries and museums of Europe...
...arrest of the thief in the gymnasium on Monday afternoon was made through the energy and perseverance of the gymnasium employees, who took the culprit in the act. Great praise is awarded to them for the zeal and honest endeavor which they have shown in the matter...
Only one further suggestion remains to be made, that the college authorities either hire another such policeman to keep the muckers out of the yard or else have authority conferred by the city upon their own employees to arrest intruders who do not retire from the yard after sufficient warning has been given them...
...appear dignified, and the desire to get it over as soon as possible, combine to produce one of the most comical effects ever seen. The reason for this absurd performance is not far to seek. In ancient days any tradesman who had money owing him from an undergraduate, might arrest the Proctor's course by plucking his sleeve, and so prevent the defaulter from taking his degree till his debt had been discharged. Few people know that this is the real origin of the term 'plucked' as applied to failure in examination...