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Rhode Island Privateering In The Revolution, Bailey J. Cornell Jan 1901

Rhode Island Privateering In The Revolution, Bailey J. Cornell

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

An essay which chronicles how privateering activities came about in Rhode Island during the Revolution and the constructive influence in ending the fighting, while also aiming to convince the reader that privateering was a lawful act, not simply “licensed piracy”.


Trusts: Their Advantages And Disadvantages, Arthur Albertus Denico Jan 1901

Trusts: Their Advantages And Disadvantages, Arthur Albertus Denico

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This essay defines what a Trust is (circa 1899) and the numerous advantages and disadvantages a Trust can provide to a growing business, individual or society as a whole.


Our National Police, William Case Clarke Jan 1898

Our National Police, William Case Clarke

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A brief history and review of the effectiveness of the nineteenth century army, or ‘national police’ of the United States.


The Effect Of Inventions Upon Social Problems, Henry A. Congdon Jan 1898

The Effect Of Inventions Upon Social Problems, Henry A. Congdon

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A study of the most notable effects of new inventions upon social issues, including employment opportunities, distribution of industry and the life of a laborer.


The Liquor Traffic Once More, Reuben Wallace Peckham Jan 1894

The Liquor Traffic Once More, Reuben Wallace Peckham

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Argument for the prohibition of alcohol. Includes statistics and history of the movement toward temperance legislation.