Word: face
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Professor Nelson pointed out in great detail the difficulties in political life which beset the country and those which Mr. Curtis had to face. Under the present regulations, continued the speaker, there are over one hundred and seventy-two thousand persons, in the classified service list who are subject to civil service examination, but there still remain some seventy-five thousand offices throughout the country which are the spoil of the Senate...
There shall be no striking with the fist or elbows, kneeing, kicking, meeting with the knee or striking with the locked hands by the line men, when they are breaking through; nor shall a player on defense strike in the face with the heel of the hand the opponent who is carrying the ball. Penalty.-Disqualification and the loss by the offending team of half the distance to its own goal line...
...ready to face the situation. Existing conditions demand a remedy. Shall it be further attempts at regulation or municipal ownership? Three years ago, District-Attorney Jerome pledged himself to secure from these companies more efficient service, and although he was clothed with all the police powers of the city, he could accomplish almost nothing. All attempts at regulation have failed. The reason is manifest. Most of the franchises, owned by the street railway companies, are almost unconditional and practically perpetual. The only legal means by which the city can secure adequate control is to buy back the franchises. This means...
...speaker used a chart to show that the city would have to pay out annually for interest, sinking fund, and depreciation over $42,000,000. But as the net earnings of the roads are only $22,000,000 the city would have to face a net loss of $20,000,000 each year...
...described as between 24 and 25 years old, 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighing about 140 pounds. He is broad-shouldered, although mediumly built. He has a dark complexion, dark hair and a smooth, pale face, which is particularly noticeable on account of heavy, black rings under the eyes. Usually he wears a stiff hat and a dark paddock coat, and often patent leather shoes...