Word: watchmen
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...Durant has explained the present rate as being calculated only to pay the wages of two "superannuated" watchmen, who, he says, would otherwise be used in the Houses. The support of these men, however, would not require the relatively high rate that the University charges...
Whatever its origin, the problem child was finally discovered by the night watchmen and, amid the mingled cheers and boos of Dunster-men was unceremoniously wheeled out through the gate, specially opened for the occasion. Its ears ringing with the echoing boom of a regular cheer for the Austin, the infant was trundled off to points unknown...
...administrating the following activities which formerly came under the supervision of the Assistant Comptroller: Caretaking (Janitors and Goodies). Dining Halls, Engineering Department (Heat, Light and Power), Harvard Bindery, Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds, New Construction and Alterations, Purchasing, Real Estate in Cambridge and Brighton, Service Bureau, Telephone Service, Watchmen and Police...
...carriers all listed as products of Bethlehem's plants. The site at Bethlehem where cannon and armour plate are made is separate from the rest of the plant. No outsiders are allowed, and it may be that Mr. Schwab has never been able to evade the vigilance of his watchmen. But if he could once get inside he would see a triumph of inventiveness--for Bethlehem not only makes "armor-piecing" projectiles, but "non-pierceable" armor plate--which must sometimes cause a slight confusion on the proving ground when anyone attempts to demonstrate the virtues of both at the same...
...small hours of the morning, Harvard has guardians more mysterious than yardcops and night watchmen. The University has a dog and cat that penetrate the more-than-human-secrets of the hours before dawn...