Tragic End of Old Tarvard Hero at Harvard Short Story Event
The Senate his colleagues in a Harvard room read thousands of Collier's manuscripts and select a final short story. An aging fireman in Station 17 performs feats of strength during a fire rescue and dies saving a child, earning a eulogized tribute to Harvard's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
Havana
Tarvard
Fire Department
Kantas Piaces
Tie
J. R. H., Warward
Jesup
Washington
Buckingham
Connecticut
Senate
Clinton L. Merriam
House
Lally
James G. Blaine
Crusade Against Vice Forges A Compelling Life Of Comstock
A detailed portrait recalls Anthony Comstock’s fight against obscene books and images, noting his solitary, relentless crusade that led to arrests, seizures, and laws shaping moral enforcement. It covers his early years, debts, and support from Morris Jesup, plus his steadfast post office role and ongoing impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Comstock
Eytion
United States
Gnrich
Morris K. Jesup
Admiral Beresford First European to See Mikado Face
In 1868 Admiral Lord Charles Beresford of the British navy was said to be the first European to see the face of the Mikado of Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Charles Beresford
Japan
Briefs: Marconi Wheat in Colorado and Global Notes
News notes report Marconi wheat rising as a staple in Colorado dry zones. Spain’s sole newsboys are women. Friction matches are about 50 years old. Honduras mahogany costs less than pine. Switzerland has 5,000 women students. Britain imports farm products totaling 900 million dollars annually. Norge-Americans send one million dollars abroad to Norway each year. Kansas has 44 counties with no paupers and 37 with no inmates. Sir Blarry Johnston cites more London misery than Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Spain
Honduras
Switzerland
Great Britain
Norway
Kansas
Blarry Johnston
London
Africa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Force
Grandpap
Sonny
Gnurmur
Nater
Harvard
Comstock
New York
Comsteel
Summit
N. J
Samuel
Gettysburg
Anthony
New Haven
Tennessee
Lookout Mountain Institute
Young Comstock
Simpson
Nassau Street
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Angel
Luckingham
Postorfies
Robert G. Ingersoll
Congress
Society
Republic
Cleveland
Rockefellers
Cookes
The
Angle Mfg. CO
Murray St
Tim
Kampfe Brothers Manuufacturers of
Star Safety Razors and Supplies
Reade Street
New York City
Kandy Supply CO
Washington, D. C
Goodwin
Aether Pacoaris
T ‘J. H. Goodwin
Broadway
Nrnasa
Es Ome
woon-Wooo CO
Dept
Baltic
Valal Sr
Tor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!