Word: attended
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...would seem useless and even sarcastic for us to urge everyone to attend the class races which will take place this afternoon. The interest taken in rowing is at present at its height and as the crews appear to be more evenly matched than for many years past, every class is sure to be well represented and each crew will be well supported. Everyone must bear in mind that the men who have been working steadily and conscientiously for over six months for their respective crews, long ago ceased to consider the work as play, and have given up everything...
...Bolles still suffers too much with his eyes to be able to attend to his duties as secretary of the University. He hopes to be able to be back at the office in about two weeks...
...regulate rates. But the irresponsible and arbitrary action of corporations finally forced first the state and then the national government to consider the matter. The interstate commerce act is entitled an act to regulate commerce but it does not touch some forms, and this greatly complicates the difficulties which attend the enforcement of the act. But if congress were disposed to regulate all transportation, decided obstacles would be encountered. In the first place railroads are in private, and for the most part separate ownership. A uniform mileage rate would, therefore, not be just; but property rights must be protected...
...Bolles is still unable to attend to his duties at the office. He will probably be back by the beginning of next week...
Considering the disadvantages which attend the work of such a crew as the Bradford eight, it is highly probable that the efforts to counteract President Barry's intentions will be successful...