Word: quashed
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...connection with the proposed plan of universal military service there arises the dual question of principle and detail which must be satisfactorily solved before we venture farther into so uncertain a project. Among those pacifists who make it a point to quash every scheme of national defense which savors of compulsion or armament, whether or not such a course be in fact an expedient one, no proposal concerning military service will ever enjoy widespread support. We should remember, however, that so long as the possibility of war in the future exists, no matter how pleasing the prospect or how buoyant...
...trial of Herbert B. Harris and Arthur K. Reading on the charge of signing a false certificate in connection with the assessment, to become a voter, of W. Townsend '16 commenced yesterday. Former Attorney General Herbert Parker, senior counsel for the defendants, moved to quash the indictment, contending that its allegations were not sufficient to establish a crime. Judge Raymond overruled Mr. Parker's motion, and after counsel had waived the reading of the indictment, Harris pleaded not guilty. No witnesses were called, but the cases were continued until tomorrow morning...