Word: working
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...death yesterday at the Stillman Infirmary of Professor Charles Gross, the University loses one of her greatest scholars and most devoted servants. For the past 21 years he has worked here with unflagging energy and zeal, a shining example for his pupils, and an object of love and admiration to all who knew him; while his books have brought to Harvard wide renown in his chosen field of Mediaeval English History both in this country and in Europe. Modest, unselfish and retiring, with the broad outlook and noble charity of judgment which supplement and adorn the highest attainment, he labored...
...unremitting even in illness, when his great fortitude banished discouragement and inspired him to continue his splendid service. Thorough as was his scholarship, his genius was by no means purely academic. As a writer, he achieved fame in no mean degree; as an editor of important histories, his work was of immeasurable value; as a teacher he was admired and respected. His name stands high on the long list of men who have brought honor to Harvard...
...February 10, 1857. He was graduated from Williams College in 1878 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. During his life he received degrees of A.M. from Williams College, Ph.D. from University of Gottingen, A.M. from Harvard University, and LL.D. from Williams College. After four years of literary work in England, he returned to this country in 1888 and was appointed an instructor of History in the University. Gradually working higher, in 1901 he became a professor, and in 1908 was tendered the chair of the Gurney Professor of History and Political Science...
...went abroad last winter, following an operation on his stomach, and apparently found relief in the climate of Sicily. In London, however, his old trouble recurred. Returning to this country, he took up his work although far from well. His sudden attack and subsequent death came as a surprise...
...Work began yesterday afternoon on two rinks to be constructed on Soldiers Field inside the Stadium. The larger of the two will be 180 by 90 feet, exactly the width of the Boston Arena; the other will be 180 by 80 feet, the size of the St. Nicholas Rink in New York. As soon as the latter is complete the University team will use it until just before the Princeton game on January 15. After that they will practice on the larger rink in preparation for the Yale game on February 19 in the Boston Arena. The rink...