Word: gov
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...paragraph in a Western newspaper led to the incorrect statement that Gov. Hamilton, of Illinois, had expressed the opinion in a public address that the study of Greek and Latin is practically useless. The fact proves to be that he spoke only in condemnation of the compulsory study of Greek in our American colleges...
...present purpose magistrate of the State been re-elected to his position, the result would have been looked upon by many people as a direct slap in the face of our university. Gov. Butler's hatred for Harvard and his desire to injure her was apparent throughout his whole canvass and formed a part of the issues of that canvass. This being the case his defeat cannot but be looked upon with favor by all sympathizers with Harvard, however much they may have desired his re-election on other grounds. As to the desirability of his election on general principles...
...discussion. The meeting was called to order at a quarter of eight. The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and approved, and a secret ballot taken on the merits of the question, which was, "Resolved, That the best interests of Massachusetts require the re-election of Gov. Butler." Mr. Sewall opened for the affirmative, speaking twice, as Mr. Barnes yielded his time to him ; and Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Sanders opened for the negative. A secret ballot was then taken on the merits of the debate by the disputants. The debate being then thrown open to the house...
Harvard Union debate tonight in Sever 11, at 7.30. Question: Resolved, "That the best interests of Massachusetts demand the re-election of Gov. Butler." The principal disputants will be Messrs. Sewell, L. S., and Barnes, '84, on the affirmative, and Messrs. Saunders, '84, and Baldwin, '85, on the negative...
NOVEMBER 1. THURSDAY.Harvard Union debate. Sever 11, 7.30 P. M. Question: Resolved, "That the best interests of Massachusetts demand the re-election of Gov. Butler...