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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...facts. Two of the three judges are not so impreg- nated with New England provincialism as their critic imagines. They actually had the temerity to believe, as a matter of principle, in our opponent's case. Many other New Englanders doubtless do the same. The third judge did not commit himself one way or the other, but it seems to be a fact that at least a majority of the board were prejudiced in favor of our visitor's side of the subject. They were not alumni of Harvard. It would seem, therefore, that when Mr. Palmer assumes that...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication | 5/27/1920 | See Source »

...still in existence. France has today a population just half the size of Germany's; and her industrial system is still largely in ruins. Hence it is only natural that she should look with more concern upon infractions of the Treaty, and, she argues, if Germany is willing to commit such infractions now, what will she be prepared to do ten years hence...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE FRENCH OCCUPATION. | 4/9/1920 | See Source »

This Propaganda constitutes a great mediate danger, the extent of which he judiciary is in a position to decide. All individual rights rest on the maintence of government. The proposed measure is practical in that the laws should and will prevent a man from attempting to commit irreparable damage to the general welfare. This measure is in accord with the constitution and should be adoted

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DECISION ON FREE SPEECH QUESTION WENT TO YALE IN TWELFETH ANNUAL TRAINGULAR DEBATE | 3/20/1920 | See Source »

...heterogeneous population. Foreigners, illiterates, and negroes form a large percentage of our population and it is our duty to protect these classes against the radical agitator preaching force and violence. More than that, we must protoect the American people against this vicious propaganda which will cause them to commit acts of violence, which the agitator is too cowardly to commit. This danger to the American people must be eliminated

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: YALE WINS DEBATE | 3/20/1920 | See Source »

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