Word: sweeping
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...said in her set speeches. Jump, Yale's speaker scored a strong point for Yale. Harvard contended that the Uaited States needs a coaling station in the Pacific; that in the event of a foregin war the United States would have to have such a station in order to sweep the Pacific of her enemies' ships. Yale answered this statement by saying that the annexation of Hawaii would only extend the boundary of the United States 2000 miles further westward, and would necessitate doubling the number of ships in our navy, increasing the army...
...considerably this week from the loss of Boardman at stroke. He got a chill last Monday night and had to remain in bed until Thursday afternoon. Marvin has been taking his place, but has shortened the men up considerably, and they consequently have not quite such a long, driving sweep as when they first rowed on the Hudson...
...announcing a reduction in prices for his summer opera this week. Not content with giving the best light summer entertainment ever seen in this city, at an unparalleled expenditure, he has decided, in view of the splendid patronage, to strive for still greater successes by making a clean sweep in prices and making 50 cents the highest price possible to be paid for a seat. All orchestra chairs will sell at that figure, also the orchestra circle. The entire balcony and dress circle seats will be sold at 25 cents each. Every seat in the house will be reserved...
...whole community. From the General Court she received her charter and financial aid; through it she was governed. The college never has been nor can be separate and distinct from the people and their dearest interests. Public spirit moves through her as the winds from the surrounding country sweep through her elms. The pulse of the people can be felt and the movements of the nation anticipated...
...Sweep of the Current...