Word: attempting
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...days of the California dispute have official relations with Japan been more friendly, and the courtesy and tact of Baron Ishii have done much to bring this about. But to reap the full fruits of this change of official sentiment it is necessary to supplement it by an earnest attempt to change public sentiment. Moderation and politeness in our press are deeply appreciated by such a sensitive people as the Japanese. And as by public expression, international friendships are made and unmade, it gives all of us a chance by our words as well as our deeds to help...
...attempt at regular football was made, the ball being placed in all parts of the field at the direction of the coaches...
...peace proposals offered by the Central Executive Committee of the Russian Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates are more suggestive than actually important. They are an attempt on the part of the representaties of the peasant and industrial classes of all Russia to make a real interpretation of the general policy of no annexations and indemnities declared when the Miliukof government was forced out last April...
...proposals themselves contain many admirable and some doubtful provisions. But whatever might be the effect of their actual adoption, they are exceedingly interesting as the sincere and earnest attempt on the part of the Russian people to solve the vexing questions which must come up sooner or later. It is for this reason that they deserve the serious consideration of the allies who would do well to make a similar trial at least in the solution of those problems which are not the less important because they are difficult or because they are seemingly subordinate to the questions...
Murray and Casey completed five forward passes for gains ranging from 10 to 25 yards. It was through this attack that Murray was given the opportunity to score three points on a 30-yard drop kick. In the final minute of play the Radio teams attempt to tie the score by a field goal was broken up by Temple, who blocked the kick...