Word: attempt
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...mention that since the attempt to establish a republic 14 years ago there have been 8 presidents or chief executives, 42 cabinets with a continuously changing membership, and 25 ministers of justice. The last president, Tsao Kun, was locked up in Peking from December, 1924, to April, 1926, because it was said he bought his office-yet no formal charge was ever made against him and he was never brought to trial. He was released when the armies of Wu Pei-fu and Chang Tso-lin entered Peking on Apr. 10, 1926. On that day the chief executive, Tuan...
...This play is at present owned by the Actors' Theatre," explained Mr. Macgowan, "and we are most anxious to see it played by the Dramatic Club before we attempt to produce it in New York...
Sponsored by Matthew Luce '91, University Regent, and endorsed by President Lowell, the Union offer marks the first official attempt to find a solution for the present eating problem in Cambridge. The new plan provides for the installation of a number of tables on the second floor of the Union where four, ten, or more students may eat regularly at the same place each day. This will revive the old procedure at the University, whereby a group of friends ate together during their last three years at college...
When Horween signed a one-year contract as head coach, many expressed the fear that his lack of experience would handicap him in his attempt to lead the University eleven, but the great and steady improvement of the team and the potentialities which it has shown have led the Committee to believe that he is entitled to a long-term contract...
...Robinson '27 began the scoring for Coach Horween's warriors by scooping up a "Princeton" fumble on his own 40-yard line and scampering 60 yards for a score. No attempt was made to add the extra point after touchdown...