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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...hall was packed with about 1200 men, and Mr. Houdini entertained them for about half an hour with sleight of hand tricks. He then produced a huge iron can, just large enough to contain him, and after demonstrating its soundness and air-tightness to a committee from the audience, filled it with water. He then stripped and gave a preliminary exhibition by squeezing himself in the can and remaining under water for one minute. After this he disappeared under water again, the water-tight lid was locked with six locks by the committee, and the curtain drawn...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Mysterious Acts by Houdini in Union | 5/7/1908 | See Source »

...graduates, on the other hand, are even better united than the students. They are convening this week in Philadelphia, whence we trust may come some statement that will throw light on our tangled problem...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ARBITRATION. | 5/4/1908 | See Source »

Last day for Undergraduates and for Graduate Students to hand in their Commencement Parts...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: University Calendar | 5/1/1908 | See Source »

...keep him out of the game this week, although it is possible that he may recover sufficiently to play against Holy Cross Saturday. Aronson's injury is rather serious and it will prevent his playing for some time, if not for the rest of the season. Kemble hurt his hand in the Georgetown game while sliding, and will not be in the line-up this afternoon. The outfield will be made up of Dana, Keefe, and Pounds. McCall will play at second, and Harvey in Leonard's place at third. The team as a whole demonstrated good batting ability...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BASEBALL GAME WITH BATES | 4/28/1908 | See Source »

Last day for Undergraduates and for Graduate Students to hand in their Commencement Parts...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: University Calendar | 4/27/1908 | See Source »

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