Word: wanted
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Hawaii does not want annexation: N. Y. World, Feb. 7; - (a) Interferes with self gov't.; N. Y. Post, Feb. 6. Nation, Feb. 13. - (b) Work of Speculators: Nation, Feb. 2, 23; World, Feb. 14; - (c) Native population extremely opposed to it: Nation, Feb. 2; N. Y. Post...
...between the two universities must cease permanently unless a compromise is effected, by which Princeton will broaden her stand. If she, for her own reasons, declines to do this, there are other universities, whose rapid growth of late has convinced us that Harvard need not go a-begging for want of worthy rivals...
...cause for congratulation that the university can look forward to the immediate erection of a new dormitory and particularly of a reading-room, which has been a long felt want. Both gifts come at the time when we feel most grateful for them. The constantly increasing number of students, particularly of those who come here of limited means, has made us realize only too well that the dormitory accommodations have been far from sufficient, and each year the number of men who are forced to room in private houses has been constantly growing. The inconveniences of our present reading room...
...Golden Rule. Many a poor man would willingly work and better himself but is dragged down by social conditions that are rapidly widening the gap between the rich and the poor. Whatever the gains in wealth, hatred between employer and employee is becoming more and more marked. We want less luxury more good will. In politics, too, private interests have taken the place of patriotism. Parties are held together only by gigantic systems of bribery...
...want this evening, began Dr. Peabody, to speak to you very informally. One sometimes thinks that he should speak on purity. Such sermons, if not entered upon with great earnestness, often do more harm than good. The apostles before coming to Jesus were trying to conform with the law of Moses. Jesus came to them and told them to be pure. They understood from that God was their father and loved them and would be with them forever...