Word: spite
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...standard of the average American magazine, altogether irreproachable. Mr. Davis' "The Lord's Prayer" is touching enough. We do not wonder that the Belgian children were unable to forgive the Germans. Such forgiveness comes only with understanding. Of the other stories, "A Tale" is perhaps the most arresting, in spite of the conventional pessimism which we find also in Mr. Slingerland's story...
John T. Murray, the star gazer, didn't over-play, in spite of a temptation. And the really lively role of the show was that of John Harwood. He was the green grocer last year in "Getting Married," and the shift from Shavianism to Shubertism did not curb his artfulness. If the librettist, Cosmo Hamilton, will work as hard at revision as Harwood did at the premiere, "The Star Gazer" may discover an orbit for itself on Broadway...
...spite of the vigor of the German attack, the complete success over the Italians which at first seemed assured has not materialized. Cadorna, by a skillful retreat has extricated his Third Army from its almost hopeless situation beyond the Isonzo, has reestablished his front and has taken up a strong defensive position behind the Tagliamento River. Viewed from a purely strategic point, completely discounting the political element, Italy now occupies a better position than before the attack, surer in defence, and offering more favorable opportunities in some future offensive to make full use of her superiority in men. Henceforth...
...faith to his Allies. Whether he is preparing to conclude a separate peace, in the near future, or whether he is being won over by German propaganda, his intentions should be made clear. The Allies should know the worst, and the public as well as the Chancelleries. In spite of her weakness, Russia's aid is still invaluable against Germany and to America it falls in large measure to uphold and support its government. More than ever the United States should show Russia her willingness to help, for only by union and concerted effort can victory...
Coach Leary's sailor eleven held a light scrimmage in the Stadium yesterday before the entire Radio School. No let up was given the men in spite of the exhausting game against the informals the day before. With today the last day of practice, Leary emphasized cohesion in team play to the squad...