Word: delayed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...declare this conference adjourned without delay...
...every learned attorney knows, the Statute of Limitations prevents persons from suing for money, for land reclamation, etc., etc., after lapse of a certain number of years (the number differing in various states). "Laches," which may be a defense where the Statute does not apply, means "undue delay in asserting a right, or in claiming or asking for a privilege." In deciding for the Negro Shriners, the venerable justices pointed out that the White Shriners had been guilty of "long and obvious lapses." While Negro Shriners strutted, rejoiced over their victory, White Shriners were also rejoicing-for other reasons. They...
...went out for a longer paddle with Coach Brown working on racing starts. During this time the shell looked better than it has since its arrival here. There was no catch at the end of the stroke and the eight men were working well together. There was a slight delay in getting the boat into the water due to the fact that the float, which started leaking in the afternoon sank to the bottom of the river before it could be saved. This mishap made it necessary for the crew to launch the boat from the bank and most...
...Marine nine from Quantico will storm the Harvard baseball fort on Soldiers Field this afternoon. The conflict is scheduled to start at 3 o'clock, but some of the festivities before the game may delay the zero hour until about 3.20 o'clock...
...donating a like amount. And the International Labor Conference which last week opened at Geneva is using a telephonic translation system for which Mr. Filene paid. This translation system is a device which records speeches in six languages, thus enabling most of the delegates to follow proceedings without the delay of interpreters...