Word: chiefs
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Mercier, instructor in French, joined the territorial troops at his native town of Le Mans in France, and, though strongly desiring to be sent to the front, is retained there for the value of his services as chief interpreter, having charge of the office work of that depot of the French army...
After his return to the East he became identified with the United States Geological Survey, on which he was chief geographer until 1902. He was the first secretary, and later president, of the National Geographic Society. He was geographer of the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth censuses, and assistant director of the Philippine census in 1902 and of the Cuban census in 1907. He wrote numerous scientific works, chiefly on geographical subjects...
...second lecture, delivered yesterday afternoon, ex-President Taft continued with his discussion of the President's powers, giving special attention to his legislative power, and to the control which, as Commander-in-Chief of the Army, he exercises over outlying territories of the United States. He illustrated his points from his Philippine experiences...
...seconds made their chief gains by consistent line-bucking, and by constantly following the ball. Twice Townsend broke through the line, blocking kicks, and once Seaver did the same. On all three occasions the seconds recovered the ball, thus helping materially in placing them in a position to score...
...statue of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is to be unveiled this afternoon at 3 o'clock in Longfellow Park, Cambridge. The chief speaker of the occasion will be President Eliot who will deliver an address after the unveiling of the memorial...