Word: upon
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...growth of the Speaker's power is a part of a general tendency in our governmental system to fasten responsibility upon individuals: Hart, Speaker as Premier, Practical Essays...
...powers of the Speaker have steadily increased till from moderator he has become despot.- (a) Clay imposed his personality upon House.- (b) Stevenson, 1827-35, made House subservient to Pres. Jackson.- (c) Blaine, 1869-75, used office to further political ambitions.- (d) Carlisle, 1883-89, made himself real source of all legislation by refusing recognition to members he did not favor.- (e) Reed, 1889-91.- (1) Overrode minority summarily.- (2) Increased power of chair by new rules...
...inferred that Harvard students were not sportsmen enough, not gentlemen enough, to sink all differences of opinion that had previously obtained and unite heartily and disinterestedly in support of the man who was finally chosen. This is where the honor of Harvard has been assaild and it is upon the supporters of the defeated candidates that the brunt of the insult falls. To them we appeal to give the lie to an insinuation whose utterance alone has already done more harm to Harvard, coming as it does from a usually reliable source, than any criticism that has been published...
...College. The recipient of a prize is requested to present five copies of the prize work to Columbia College, which copies shall be distributed in accordance with the conditions prescribed in Mr. Loubat's deed of gift; and it is requested that all subsequent editions of the work bear upon the title-page the words: "Loubat Prize, Columbia College in the City of New York," with the date at which the prize was conferred...
...public, private and preparatory schools of the United States. The first field games of the association will be held in New York next June after the schools have closed. All members of the association will be entitled to enter the winners and second men in their separate league games upon the payment of the annual dues of $25. Five leagues, representing at least 150 schools, have announced their intention of joining and the prospect of five more coming in is bright...