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Proportional representation "P. R.", as it is called for short--is spreading over the world rapidly. Nearly a dozen European nations have adopted it since June, 1918. But the proportional systems in use on the Continent--except for certain elections in Denmark--fall short, in the opinion of British and...

Author: By Proportional REPRESENTATION League, | Title: HARE SYSTEM OF PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION REMEDIES EVILS OF PRESENT VOTING SYSTEMS | 5/13/1922 | See Source »

The coal strike admittedly is a tough nut to crack, but certainly it would not improve matters to plunge into another era of extravagance, resulting in an in- adequate supply of coal. The broad impersonal back of Uncle Sam looms up invitingly enough; but every indication points to complete failure...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "COALESCENT" | 5/2/1922 | See Source »

President Eliot was born in Boston on March 20, 1834. He acquired his early education at the Boston Latin School from which he entered the University at the age of 16, receiving his A. B. in 1853 and A. M. in 1857. In 1909 he received the degrees of LL...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PRESIDENT-EMERITUS ELIOT TO CELEBRATE 88TH BIRTHDAY TODAY | 3/20/1922 | See Source »

But before I continue my narrative I must clear up a misunderstanding that seems to have arisen from these hasty letters of mine, and which I am informed by cable, has led to doubt as to their authenticity. It is generally believed that the Incas had no written language except...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication | 3/13/1922 | See Source »

Improvements as the result of careful study and analysis were made in the transmitting apparatus, so that as the listening field broadened, the transmitting field kept pace. Then it was that the idea of a national radio relay organization be formed of all of the amateurs all over the country...

Author: By Hiram PERCY Maxim., (SPECIAL ARTICLE FOR THE CRIMSON) | Title: WIRELESS PROMISES TO SHOW STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS | 2/8/1922 | See Source »

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