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Word: doubtful (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1910-1919
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...doubt the "unassailable statistical authority" of the Herald, but we match against it other statistics of our own, of a variety that do not come far from fitting the definition of the worthy president of Harvard mentioned above. We leave it to the reader, if perchance he has not given up in despair, which of the conflicting deductions is most clearly substantiated by fact...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WHERE THE BEST SCHOLARS GO. | 3/20/1912 | See Source »

...star theory, and perhaps upset some of the existing theories concerning the origin and composition of stars. Professor Pickering stated that "because the star had not been seen before it must not be taken that it has just been formed. It is several hundred years old beyond a doubt. The equation of light is such that it takes that long for the rays to come that distance to the earth...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Spectrum of New Star is Unique | 3/18/1912 | See Source »

Detective Burns is probably best known for his phenomenal work in tracking the McNamara brothers and forcing them to confess. As a detective, Mr. Burns should no doubt be placed at the head of the list, in America at least. Being a man who knows his work so thoroughly, and who knows social conditions so well, his lecture should be very interesting...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DETECTIVE BURNS TO SPEAK | 3/15/1912 | See Source »

Detective Burns is probably best known for his phenomenal work in tracking the McNamara brothers and forcing them to confess. As a detective, Mr. Burns should no doubt be placed at the head of the list, in America at least. Being a man who knows his work so thoroughly and who knows social conditions so well, his lecture should be very interesting...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WILLIAM J. BURNS TO SPEAK | 3/14/1912 | See Source »

...First of the second half, the visitors took the lead once more, when T. Spence scored. Palmer, however, soon after kicked a difficult goal from the 30-yard line, and tied the score again. Play during the last ten minutes was highly exciting, with the result in doubt...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SOCCER TEAM IN THE GAME | 3/11/1912 | See Source »

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