Word: interest
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...condition of the tenement district of New York City. Mr. Gilder then spoke on the general subject of public opinion in the United States. He said those who are watching most closely and keenly the trend of events note two tendencies; on the one hand a growth of public interest in purer government; a winning battle for the abolition of the spoils system; a growing independence among voters; a diminution of corruption in Congress; on the other hand, along with all this, a great deal of bribery at the polls; a growing domination of corrupt political machines; an increasing tyranny...
This boat race will be the most interesting athletic event in which Harvard will have participated for several years past. A race with Cornell alone would be attended by a large contingent from every class; but the entrance of Yale into the contest lends it a double interest, so that it is safe to say that every Harvard man who can afford the expense would wish to go to Poughkeepsie this year...
...time to settle the question. If the interest of Harvard demands the latest possible date for the race the only alternative is to change the date of Class...
Question: "Resolved, That it is to the interest of the United States that the Monroe Doctrine be abandoned...
...sufficient amount has been subscribed to secure the construction of a bicycle track one-third of a mile in circuit. The track will be situated directly back of Brown Hall. If sufficient interest is taken in bicycle work this spring, and a large enough number of men are willing to engage in the necessary training, it is possible that a coach will be secured later in the season...