Word: sun
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...object of the journal is to offer, in an accessible literary form, the work and progress of the several departments of knowledge. The first volume, will contain the following articles by Harvard men. The Influence of the Sun upon the Formation of the Earth's Surface, by Professor Shaler, Recent Advance in Physical Science, by Professor Trowbridge; The Theatrical Syndicate, by Norman Hapgood '90. There is also an article on Later Evolution in French Criticism, by Edonard Red. Professor Royce is on the advisory board of philosophy and Professor C. H. Toy of comparative religion...
...ushers filed on the field at 12 o'clock, and the spectators began to arrive about 12.30 in straggling two and threes. The number increased towards 1.15, and the stands were practically all filled at 1.45. A slight haze partially obscured the sun, and the wind blew lightly across the field from the south. The afternoon was excellent for football, but in spite of the gray overcoat and dark cloaks there was considerable color on the Harvard and Yale stands. The field was hard and freshly marked out. A great number of people came out by way of Western avenue...
...sun will set in crimson, as the sun has set before...
Best general references: Current History, IX, No. 1, pp. 12-49 (1st Quar. 1899); No. 2, pp. 268-285 (2d Quar. 1899); Roosevelt: Akron Speech, in N. Y. Sun of Sept. 24, 1899; Excerpts in Pub. Opin. XXVI all numbers, XXVII Nos. 1-14, (1898-99); Harper's Monthly XCVIII, pp. 319 and 485 (July and August 1898), Henry C. Lodge's "War with Spain" in same, Vols. XCVIII and XCIX; Documents on Treaty of Paris, Senate Doc., 55th Cong., 3d Session, No. 62; Rev. of Reviews, XX, Nos. 114 and 116 (July and Sept., 1899). McKinley, Boston Speech...
...that time the water was fairly smooth and a steady breeze blew down the course. Courtney refused, however, to permit his crew to race, although Harvard and Yale were both willing. The race was accordingly postponed until 7 o'clock. At that time the storm had lifted and the sun shone out clear and strong. The change in the tides necessitated the race being rowed up stream, and everything was in readiness. No crews, however, appeared at the start, and it was finally announced by the referee that the race would take place tomorrow at 12.30 o'clock...