Word: sought
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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This morning the chapel will be provided with new books for responsive readings. For some time it has been felt that the book merely of psalms was inadequate and had altogether too little variety. On that account a new book was sought, one that should have passages of suitable length and at the same time be appropriate. Such a book Dr. Henry Van Dyke compiled about two year's ago. Owing to unavoidable delays it has been impossible to make use of it until now. The arrangement of the book is by subjects suitable to different moods and different seasons...
...efficiency of the work ought to be as great as ever. In connection with this Mr. Cobb wishes the circulars which Mr. Bolles sent out to seniors to be handed in just as if Mr. Bolles were still living. They will be put on file and positions will be sought for men as usual. Mr. Cobb is very anxious to have all the circulars handed in as soon as possible...
...diplomas will be given by the new Radcliffe College countersigned by the president of Harvard University, will add immensely to the dignity of the institution and to the significance of its degrees. The compliment is not all in favor of the smaller institution, however. The Annex authorities have long sought the recognition from Harvard which they have now obtained. They have felt how much more influential the institution would be as a part of Harvard University than it could possibly be as a college by itself. Both institutions may congratulate themselves on the new relations. We feel sure that...
...members of all denominations, and those outside of denominations. We can make progress towards religious union by bringing people of all kinds together. It need never be feared that religion is losing its power. It is a permanent motive. If we are to seek union, it may best be sought through the lifting up of one ideal of human character...
...convicted anarchists had sought to arouse workingmen to deeds of violence. (1) Constantly prior to May 4, 1886, by inflammatory articles in the Arbeiter and the Alarm, and in speeches urging the annihilation of opposition to their demands by violence and dynamite. (2) On May 4, 1886, by inflammatory speeches and placards. (b) Because of the above advice the prisoners were convicted of Degaus murder. Altgelt's letter, Chicago Inter Ocean, June 27, 1893. (c) The verdict was sustained by Supreme Courts of Illinois and the United States: 12 N. E. Reporter 865. 123 U. S. 131: (d) Oglesby when...