Word: respectable
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...other criticism is specific. The pictures of class leaders on page 236, with their nicknames surrounded by quotes ("Dolph", "Soapy", etc.) look as if they were intended for a high-school annual. In every other respect the Red Book fully lives up to the Harvard tradition of dignity and maturity. That tradition is founded on the assumption that college undergraduates are men, not schoolboys, and it is worth maintaining on every page of such a publication...
...leader of the Pennsylvania coal strike of 1902, which started with the operators' declaration: " There is nothing to arbitrate," was fought through the summer under Mitchell's slogan, " Fight to a bitter end," and was arbitrated by President Roosevelt in October, 1902, after Mitchell had won public fear and respect by his determined and unflinching character...
Three years ago was published the report of the Interchurch World Movement condemning the steel business as unchristian, particularly in respect of the 12-hour day. The 12-hour day, it said, injured health and ruined home life...
...confiscated as a punishment. Election to the Chamber of Deputies is by " universal, direct and equal franchise." Equality of the sexes was not recognized, but the political rights of women are to be defined. Class distinction and use of titles are prohibited. The press is free in every respect. Freedom of assembly and of education is assured. Free schools are provided; attendance at a State or private school is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 14. The Greek Orthodox religion is the State religion. This Church is given preferential rights over other Churches. Full liberty of conscience...
Johnny Kilbane, featherweight champion of the world, who was introduced to his opponent for June 2, Eugene Criqui, French: " This is the first time I ever met you, Mr. Criqui, and it does me honor to shake your hand. I want you to know that I respect you both as a fighter of the ring and as a soldier who has done much for his country. You have done wonderful things, Mr, Criqui, and when we meet in the ring it is my honest desire that the best man take the honors...