Word: signal
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...entered for a 440 yards' run, handicap, and he was the only man who toed the scratch, the competitor that stood nearest to him having a start of 25 yards, and the one furthest from him having a start of 60 yards. There were 11 entries, and when the signal go was given Myers started like a deer, rapidly passing one runner after another. Had the race been a few yards longer he would undoubtedly have won, and as it was he came in second in 0:49 3-5. T. J. Murphy, who had a start of 30 yards...
...crew appeared to be taking off their jerseys when the signal to start was given, consequently '82 got nearly a length ahead on the start...
...Senate yesterday discussed the political disabilities bill and the bill to create a court of appeals. The House discussed the tariff question and considered the report upon a bill making new provisions for the election of President. A bill to enlarge the signal service was also introduced...
Congress. - In the House yesterday Messrs. Lynch and Chalmers, contestants for a seat from Mississippi, opposed each other in speeches on the floor. The marine danger signal bill was passed. In the Senate there was a tie party vote on the question relating to certification of bank checks. The House anti-Chinese bill came up, and a bill was introduced to regulate the coinage of standard silver dollars. A message from the President was received by both houses relating to the late Indian outbreak...
...meeting of the Harvard Natural History Society, to be held Tuesday evening, March 20th, at 7.30 P. M., Mr. W. M. Davis will read a communication on "Local Signal Service...