Word: rhodes
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...President of the United States was chairman, two living ex-Presidents, the Governor of Massachusetts, and the Premier of Canada, Vice-Chairmen, had been appointed to represent the public. The members of the committee were prominent citizens of the United States and Canada headed by the Governors of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Committees had also been designated by the Alumni Association and the Associated Harvard Clubs. These committees in collaboration with the University authorities arranged a carefully worked out schedule. On account of the smallness of Sanders Theatre it was decided that the President Emeritus should...
John Newbold Robinson of Wakefield, Rhode Island...
...Rear Admiral: "Sitting peacefully in my home at Newport, R. I., last week, I was startled by a sudden crash at a window beside me. I leaped to my feet, ready for the worst. Upon the floor amid jagged splinters of glass lay a hawk as big as a Rhode Island...
...England could have a dinner with its collars, and, neckties, off..?" *The textile groups with boots and shoes constitute 31% of New England industry. The balance is spread over 200 classifications, all highly localized. Thus Maine and Massachusetts make 75% of New England paper and wood pulp. Rhode Island and Massachusetts make 99% of the jewelry...
Brown's "iron men" lasted until five minutes before the close of the game. Then, to the disgust of the Rhode Island rooters, substitutes were sent in, who, in the gathering darkness put over Brown's third score. Mishel tore through the Harvard team for 40 yards, to be downed on the Crimson 32-yard streak. Edes, diminutive Bruin back, raced 26 yards, and on the next play a triple pass, Eisenberg to Randall to Edes, accounted for six yards and the third touchdown. The point after touchdown came, as had the other two, on a business-like dropkick...