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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...year was 17,983 enlisted men, 1,020 officers. Two thirds of this force was on expeditionary duty in Nicaragua, China, Haiti. Of Nicaraguan intervention Secretary Adams explained obliquely: "To carry out the agreement of the U. S. with the Conservative and Liberal forces of Nicaragua to guarantee a free and fair election it was necessary to increase the U. S. forces operating against bandits...
...Defendant McManus, free on light bail while court was recessed, went to a Thanksgiving Day football game in Manhattan. Robbers entered his Riverside Drive apartment, stole $8,000 worth of jewelry and clothing...
These signings were really a triumph for ancient and honorable Elihu Root, U. S. elder statesman who spent a furious fortnight last March smoothing World Court-U. S. differences, drafting the Root Formula (TIME, April 1) which in effect left the U. S. entirely free to divorce the World Court instantly at any time after the final diplomatic marriage takes place. The marriage is not yet, the signature of Attaché Moffat was a mere betrothal. There remains U. S. Senate ratification. Washington wiseacres wagered that another year would pass before this is achieved...
Captain Wenner led the scoring for both fives rolling up 18 points, six less than the B. U. total, by virtue of seven field goals and four free throws. He was the Crimson's offensive star throughout and also contributed to the defense. Captain Nims, the Terrier right forward, scored the majority of his team's points by caging four field goals along with two foul shots...
There still remain vestiges of past rowing history which may hamper the new coach. It is to be hoped that he will be given free reign to carry out his policies as he sees fit. He should have complete power to name his own assistants and to regulate and direct coaching of all rowing at Harvard from the freshman dormitory crews right up to the first university eight. From all reports, Mr. Whiteside is the type of man to be entrusted with a share in Harvard's crew destinies not only to the extent of turning out winning combinations...