Word: proved
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...field events will probably prove to be Harvard's weakest point, especially the high and broad jumps. The hurdlers also have been somewhat handicapped by their inability to begin actual work until late in the season. The University team should have the advantage on the track, however, the outcome of the two-mile run probably being most doubtful. The members of the University team had no practice yesterday and are in excellent condition for the meet. Points for first, second, and third places will be counted 5, 3 and 1 respectively. Silver and bronze medals will be awarded for first...
McCall at second base again played a good game, securing three hits and making no errors. Simons showed more confidence than in the Vermont game, but was decidedly weak at the bat. Burr was steady in his new position at first base, but had little chance to prove his ability in the outfield. Pounds made the first hit for Harvard, but in the next two times at bat struck out twice, and was replaced by Currier. Dexter was unreliable in the field and at bat, and was replaced by Smith in the seventh inning. Stephenson and Leonard played their usual...
Elder then interpreted the question. By ownership is meant absolute ownership; but if the city should own the street railways, it could operate them itself or lease them. In either case, the affirmative will try to prove municipal ownership desirable. The question is one of practical benefit, not of legal possibility. Legal difficulties such as the debt limit, can easily be adjusted if public ownership appears beneficial...
Experience and reason prove conclusively that municipal ownership would be beneficial. During the past 15 years, while we have been experiencing the futility of regulation, 51 British and 30 German cities have undertaken municipal ownership of street railways. In the great majority of cases the service has been made more efficient and more convenient. Municipal ownership is not new to New York, for the city has already successfully undertaken ownership of the subway roads...
...opportunity for frank discussion of present-day religion and theology. They will be under the leadership of Dr. S. McComb of Emmanuel Church, Boston, who will introduce discussion by a brief address, after which the meeting will be opened to the public. It is hoped that these meetings will prove an attraction, as Dr. McComb is well fitted to lead them...