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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...face of the present national crisis intercollegiate athletics have been abandoned by many colleges in all parts of the country. Definite and final announcements have been made that the contests and races of seasons past will be given up so that those who compete in these events may devote themselves to military training...
...much discussed question of the so-called German peril in Brazil. Although no official figures are available as to the size of the German colonies in southern Brazil, it has recently been estimated by impartial investigators that the Teutonic population is between 250,000 and 300,000, on the face of it an ominous figure. But the fact that the colonies have no access to the outside world except by rail-roads controlled by French and English capital goes far towards nullifying the danger. Add to this the fact that the Germans are surrounded by Italian settlements (the total number...
...University and Freshman crew squads were formally disbanded yesterday by Coaches Haines and Beane, as it was thought unwise to attempt to continue the rowing in face of the outbreak of war. The boat houses are to remain open, however, and Coach Haines will be on hand every afternoon until further notice to give individual instruction. Shells will be made up and sent out every day at 6.30 o'clock, in order that those Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen who can spare the time may keep up their work in preparation for possible future seasons...
...foreign policy, the debate with Yale in Sanders Theatre tonight takes on an interest and significance far exceeding that of ordinary contests. The question of whether the United States should depart from its traditional diplomatic policies and enter into entangling alliances in Europe is one which this country must face within the next few weeks as well as at the close of the war. While the United States is not legally at war, it many be, either by actual hostilities between the armed forces of Germany and the United States or declaration by Germany, even before Congress has time...
...recent communication in our columns urges that the 1920 Red Book should be abandoned, saying that such a heavy expenditure for selfish purposes is unjustifiable in the face of the pressing needs of European nations. Aside from the obviously high motives of our correspondents, it is difficult to see the practical value of their suggestion since its application would only keep a little extra spending money in the pockets of each Freshman, without adding in any way to the resources of the relief committees abroad...