Word: firing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Foxcroft Hall, one of the two dining places used by students of the University for many years, was badly damaged by fire early yesterday morning. The fire was discovered about 1 o'clock in the kitchen in the rear of the wooden frame building, and before the firemen arrived had worked its way between the partitions and into the blind attic above, so that they had a long task before they were certain that they had it under control. It was not until between 6 and 7 o'clock that the engines were finally recalled. The danger is estimated...
...sudden crisis searches out both the brave and the cowardly. At such times the character of those caught in it becomes evident. The subway coward is the self-seeker under fire. Those who are brave in a panic are those who are gentle and considerate at other times. --Boston Globe...
...abroad, by summer we should have a huge fleet of fighters with which to supply our Overseas Force, by October or November the first American drive should be on. We cannot expect an immediate advance on Berlin; but few of our troops have had their baptism of fire, and the war game must be learned...
Phillips Brooks House will hold its annual "open house" entertainment for those who remain in Cambridge during the recess on Christmas night, beginning at 6 o'clock and lasting the entire evening. An old-fashioned Christmas entertainment before the open fire will be provided, and the usual apples, nuts, candy, doughnuts and cider will be served...
...English progress continues, while the Mohammedans weaken, the lasting possession of Jerusalem seems assured. Unlike many places captured in war, this has suffered no bombardment, much to the satisfaction of all who wish the preservation of the relies of the past. A field of historical research undamaged by shell-fire and mines has been opened up. Through an easy approach and a ready withdrawal it has been made possible to seize the Holy city in its integrity. Unlike Rheims and other centres of mediaeval Christianity, the very home of our religion has escaped destruction. Whether the refusal of the Turks...