Word: delayer
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...shattering of the tradition of September of June classes is not without its advantages; hitherto students-finishing their college work at Mid-years have been forced to wait until the next September before beginning their professional training. For the man who is anxious to complete his education such a delay is irksome, if it does not actually cause abandonment of his plans over the long spring and summer. Indeed, the popularity of the experiment is indicated by the increase of enrollment in February classes to sixty one. Undoubtedly, the man who graduates in February has a better opportunity to find...
Japan. Ex-Minister of Finance Junnosuuke Inouye said: "Japan understands the true meaning of Bolshevism, and further delay in establishing trade and diplomatic relations will be harmful." The Mainkhi of Osaka said: "Russia has now gained a strategic advantage over Japan owing to the recognition accorded her by Britain. . . We ought to be very attentive to the changing situation in Europe." The Tokyo Asahi said: "Woe to our statesmen who have not the keen insight to discern the trend of the times. It is a great pity the State ministers have not the courage to carry out their own convictions...
...While America was bending all her energies toward the prosecution of the War; through the agency of a Filipino controlled government, deriving its powers from the peaceful suffrage of the people, American sovereignty and international responsibilities were made secure. No reason exists now why there should be further delay in the granting of that which the Filipinos rightfully seek, and that which in honor America has promised...
...last, after considerable delay, that publication which with the years has grown more and more an essential part of the life of Harvard, the University Register, has made its appearance. Its lateness may lessen its chance for usefulness, but early or late the volume will be gladly and eagerly received by the University community. It is a real necessity for anyone who would keep in close touch with student affairs even though this year there is lacking the geographical directory of students...
...voting was announced in yesterday's CRIMSON as beginning this morning, but the New York office of the Committee on Award was so swamped with requests for printed plans and ballots that there was considerable delay in filling the CRIMSON's requirements. The ballots are being rushed from New York and they will be available at the several polling places at noon today...