Word: generalization
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Missouri the untiring efforts of Francis P. Blair, who afterwards served with honor as major general, defeated the secret attempts of the Governor to secure the state for the confederacy. Blair seized a camp of the rebels before their plans were matured, acting with Nathaniel Lyon. Lyon boldly disguised himself in the dress of an old lady well known in the locality and was driven all through the camp in her victoria, getting all the information required for success. Lyon and Blair continued their prompt action and drove the confederates to the southwest corner ot the state. There the Southerners...
...this crisis Grant appeared on the scene and ordered a general attack. The veteran Gen. C. G. Smith led in person a gallant charge and won the first ridge with a rush. Pillow's attention was thus distracted and McClernand and Wallace assaulted in their turn. Pillow was again shut in and his escape...
...Should the scheme of the Postmaster-General for the consolidation of post-offices be adopted...
These gatherings are informal in their nature Opportunity is given one to learn of the variety of work which is actually being undertaken by students and indirectly to benefit oneself by learning of the experience of others. Besides some general remarks by the director, Mr. Birtwell, short addresses are expected from Professor Peabody, Dr. Moxom, and Robert Ely of the Prospect Union...
...selection of F. T. Murphy for captain of next year's eleven meets with general support and endorsement. His work in the past three years has been hard, painstaking and thorough and besides playing his own position well he has a complete knowledge of the requirements of all the positions and every good quality for a successful captain...