Word: towering
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Charlemagne Tower '72 will speak in the Union tonight on a phase of life which has always been regarded with particular interest. The idea of a diplomatic career appeals to almost everyone, and many college graduates take up this form of employment every year. As consuls, secretaries of legations, and private secretaries to ambassadors, they come into contact with leading foreigners and lead pleasant and interesting lives...
...Tower is not one of those who have spent their lives in the diplomatic service, but for ten years he held by appointment important positions in European capitals. By his ability and tact he has placed himself on the list of distinguished Harvard graduates who have brought honor on themselves and the University as representatives of the United States abroad...
...Charlemagne Tower '72, late ambassador to Germany, will speak on "Diplomacy and Diplomatic Life" in the Living Room of the Union this evening at 8 o'clock. The lecture will be open to members of the Union only...
After being graduated from the University in 1872, Mr. Tower studied for four years in Europe and America, being admitted to the bar in 1878. From 1882 to 1887 he resided in Duluth and held the offices of president of the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad, and managing director of the Minnesota Iron Company...
...Tower is the author of "The Marquis de Lafayette in the American Revolution." He is a member of a number of learned societies, and holds the degree of LL.D. from Lafayette College, the University of Chicago, and the University of Glasgow...