Senator Judges Read Final Colliers Short Story
A weary panel of judges, led by a statesman, finish evaluating a vast Collier's short story contest. They discover a concise manuscript, sparking relief and reflection on the range of merit and the faded memory of a brave Harvard alum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Old Harvard
Jesup
Washington
Buckingham
Connecticut
Senate
Clinton L. Merriam
House
James G. Blaine
Old Man Demonstrates Strength as Fire Engulfs Building
In a crowded scene a seasoned showman-like figure displays feats of strength while firemen battle a blaze in a newly finished apartment. He climbs a ladder with one arm and hefts 100 pound dumbbells, then vanishes as the alarm sounds. Fire crews rescue occupants, including a frightened girl at a top floor window amid spreading flames.
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Force
Grandpap
Sonny
Eyo
Floresfen
Crusade Hero Anthony Comstock’s Life and Fight Against Vice
A sweeping portrait of Anthony Comstock, his rise from modest beginnings to leading New York’s reform crusades, and his decades of battles against obscene books and images. The piece details his relentless campaigns, dangers, finances, and the enduring impact of his moral defense across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Comstock
United States
Express
Mr. Comstock
New York
Summit
N. J
Connecticut
Samuel
Gettysburg
Anthony
New Haven
Tennessee
Lookout Mountain Institute
Young Comstock
Simpson
Lfe
Nassautreet
Coomstock
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Comstock
Morris K. Jesup
Harvard Hero Dies in Sudden Fall on Incline
A Harvard classmate, J. R. H. Harvard ’71, loses life saving a young wife in a steep incline incident. Bystanders recall his brave act as fellow alumni and a minister honor his sacrifice, with Greek badge removed and placed in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Harvard
Admiral Beresford First European to See Mikado Face
A historical claim notes Admiral Lord Charles Beresford as the first European to see the Mikado of Japan, a meeting said to have occurred in 1368.
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Lord Charles Beresford
Japan
Hriefs from Everywhere
Fragments give a kaleidoscope of global notes from wheat in Colorado to Spain’s newsboys, Honduras mahogany, Swiss women students, British farm imports at $900 million yearly, one million dollars sent to Norway, Kansas counties with no paupers or inmates, and Sir Harry Johnston comparing misery levels in London and Africa.
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Colorado
Spain
Honduras
Switzerland
Great Britain
Norway
Norge-Americang
Kansas
Harry Johnston
London
Africa
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Feaf
TLE Angle Mfg. CO
Murray St
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Eee
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Fey
Anima American
Oh Saad
Ares
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