Word: council
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...with early success in the practice of law and began his political career in 1868 as a member of the Common Council of Lowell. He occupied several minor offices in Lowell and was elected Mayor of Lowell in 1880-81. In 1884 he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention, in 1885 was a member of the legislature and in the same year was elected to Congress from the eighth district. He was denominated in 1892 but was defeated...
...resignation to take effect at the end of the college year. His resignation has been accepted by the trustees. The reason of Mr. Gilman's resignation is that he wishes to be relieved of the great responsibility. He will probably still continue to be a member of the advisory council. Arrangements are being made for a public acknowledgement of the valued services rendered...
...commanding influence of Professor Peirce on graduate study in this University did not begin with his formal appointment as Dean of the Graduate School. Long before the establishment of that office, he had performed its duties under the title of Secretary of the Academic Council. In this capacity his wise foresight gave to the Graduate School at its foundation the constitution which it has since retained without substantial change. In the years that followed he avoided on the one hand the iron conservatism common among the founders of systems, and on the other the restless pursuit of change characteristic...
...current expenses have been greater than usual, owing to the fact that many new courses of instruction have been opened, and because the council has made larger payments for some of the courses and for salaries...
HARVARD CRIMSON. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, H. M. Williams '84; secretary-treasurer, Henry Ware '93; members of the council, Lloyd McKim Garrison '88, T. Lamont '92, M. Ladd '94, F. A. Burlingame...