Word: statements
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...following official statement of the chancellor of Syracuse is printed in explanation of that University's method of awarding war credits to returning officers and enlisted men. Erroneous and in completed reports of Syracuse's action appeared several weeks ago in the eastern papers, and gave rise to the editorial in the CRIMSON of February 12, entitled "Unhonored and Unsung." We are glad to learn that these reports are not correct, though we still question the advisability of distinguishing between men technically trained officers and untrained privates in awarding war credits; the University's system of treating all men returning...
...honorably discharged soldiers and sailors may now apply for the $60 bonus which is being given them by the government, according to a recent statement to the press. An extract from the announcement made by the War Department concerning this compensation follows: "Those who have been discharged and have received their final pay without the $60 bonus, should write to the General Zone Finance Office, Lemon Building, Washington, stating their service since April 6, 1917, date of last discharge and address to which they desire bonus checks sent and enclosing their discharge certificate or military order for discharge or both...
Because of the feeling of doubt expressed by some members of the class of 1919 as to their status in regard to Class Day, C. A. Clark, Jr., '19, chairman of the Class Day Committee issued the following statement yesterday: "It has been decided that all men who were originally in the class as Freshmen, or have since joined, shall be considered Seniors as far as Class Day is concerned, regardless of their scholastic standing. A man may only be a Junior according to his standing at the College Office, or he may not even be in College...
...statement cannot be doubted. For the sake of an ideal, America sent millions of men to Europe and placed all her resources at the disposal of the Allies when, in a material sense, she had nothing to gain. No nation in history has ever before made such sacrifices for such a reason...
...known as the "Big Three." Major Moore '93, Graduate Treasurer of the Athletic Association, in the CRIMSON, and Professor Corwin, chairman of Yale's Board of Athletic Control, in the Yale News, denied any exclusiveness on the part of Yale, Princeton and the University. At the second conference a statement in regard to this misunderstanding was prepared for publication and the CRIMSON received the following communication from Professor R. B. Merriman '96, who represented the University...