Word: corbetts
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Many old Portland families believe that Harvey Scott was promised a half interest in the Oregonian in 1877, learned later he could never have it because of a deal Pittock had made with rich U. S. Senator Henry Winslow Corbett. One story goes that Editor Scott was in the East when he first learned of the "betrayal," dashed across the continent, and wiped up the office floor with his partner's pint-sized frame. Present day Scotts and Pittocks are noticeably cool toward each other. Most embittered has been big, bald, son Leslie M. Scott, President of Portland...
Head nurse Miss Corbett has worked wonders with the staff of Stillman Infirmary, but Richard Morgan 1L, who was sent up the river to Stillman a few weeks ago on the advice of the Hygiene Department, has figured in a development beyond all expectations...
While Stillman Infirmary will never succeed in winning the reputation of a pleasure palace, the terrors of being sent up the river with a touch of grippe have greatly diminished since Miss Corbett has become its head nurse. Announcement of her appointment last fall to succeed Mrs. Brooks, who was retiring, caused no great stir, yet in less than a year her cheerfulness plus her precision have transformed the College hospital...
...Department and Stillman decreases, however, more money will probably be demanded for further improvement. In taking note of this possibility, the University must realize that undergraduates are paying all they can. At the moment it is enough to realize that the nursing staff of the Infirmary under Miss Corbett's direction will treat each patient with warmth and understanding as well as with efficiency...
...Orleans on three successive nights in September 1892, the old Olympia Sporting Club exhibited the world championship lightweight, featherweight and heavyweight boxers in bouts defending their titles. That famous occasion is still remembered because on the third night James J. Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan...