Word: ground
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...influence on the wrong side. On questions relating to trusts, the municipalization of franchises, the conflict between capital and labor, and the like, the great lawyers have almost invariably tried to influence legislation in favor of wealthy corporations, and against the people. They justify their action on the ground that they are only attempting to present one side of the question, just as in a court of law, and are leaving the legislatures to decide between them and their opponents. But, as the lecturer pointed out, whereas the wealthy corporations are always ably represented, the public seldom has an efficient...
...hollow ground on Soldiers Field between the University Boat Club gate and the shooting box has been filled in and is at present being graded. It will be seeded within the next month and will be used as a baseball diamond next spring...
...Ground was broken yesterday afternoon on Holmes Field for four new dirt tennis courts which will probably be ready for use on Monday, April 24. These, with the courts now open on Jarvis and Holmes Fields, will make a total of 43 available courts. During the April recess play will be permitted on the courts already in use between 7 o'clock in the morning and 6 o'clock in the evening...
...regular diamond on Solders Field will probably not be used until after the southern trip, owing to the softness of the ground...
Work was begun last Monday on a concrete foundation four feet below the ground. Above this will be erected a large brick base with decorations of white stone, upon which will rest a square pedestal of Knoxville marble, will be executed in herole size by Mckim, Mead and White, of New York. A stone settee, ten feet long, will be placed in front of the statue, and the windows on each side of the niche will be bricked up in order to give greater prominence to the bust...