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Dickinsonian, April 1, 1903

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Dickinson Alumni of the Philadelphia Conference hold their annual banquet.

Dickinsonian, April 8, 1903

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Musical Clubs take their annual performance tour.  Report of the YMCA's activities over the academic year.  YMCA elects officers for 1903-1904 academic year.

Dickinsonian, April 15, 1903

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John V. Shoemaker, '72, is appointed director of the Philadelphia Department of Health and Charities.  The Carlisle High School Crucible publishes a special issue written by Dickinson faculty and students.  Professor Stephens decides to...

Dickinsonian, April 22, 1903

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Library Guild writes its constitution. 

Dickinsonian, April 29, 1903

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Baseball defeats Franklin and Marshall.  Distinguished alumnus Alexander Ramsey dies.  Spring Sports event planned.  Louis Heib donates specimens to college mineralogical collection.  Carlisle physicians team up to purchase an induction coil for...

Dickinsonian, May 6, 1903

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Second Annual Interscholastic Track Meet occurs.  P.S. Moyer wins Cole prize; J.S. Miller wins Walkley prize.  Seniors hold their class ride.  President Reed appoints Library Guild Directors.

Dickinsonian, May 13, 1903

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Spring Sports event is held.  The Dickinsonian publishes its annual business report.  Dramatic Club holds its annual reception.

Dickinsonian, May 20, 1903

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Prohibition League elects next year's officers.  Commencement programme is detailed.  Annual cap scrap occurs.  Union Philosophical Society elects officers.

Dickinsonian, May 27, 1903

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Elmer E. Pearce wins gold medal in Sophomore Oratorical Contest.  Faculty agree to senior class petition that they don caps and gowns for future Commencement ceremonies.

Dickinsonian, June 5, 1903

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Overview of senior class.  Dickinson, Fraklin & Marshall, Penn State and Swarthmore draft a constitution for an Inter-Collegiate Debating League.  Phi Kappa Psi moves house.  The class of 1893 holds its tenth anniversary reunion.  Statistics...

Dickinsonian, September 23, 1903

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The school year begins with promising new additions to the football team and high hopes of winning "The Pennsylvania Game." Thrilling, realistic, and true to life moving pictures are shown in Bosler Hall to a cheering crowd, and the Y.M.C.A. has...

Dickinsonian, September 30, 1903

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Dickinson is the first team to play (and lose to) Penn on their brand new field. A student mass meeting is called by Coach Hutchins to thank students for their support before and after the Penn game. Class election results announced, and lemonade...

Dickinsonian, October 7, 1903

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Dickinson considers making knowledge of the Bible a requirement for admission and number of Dickinson graduates pursuing missionary work is higher than ever before. A college fair will be hosted by the Athletic Association and the Law Department...

Dickinsonian, October 14, 1903

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In this special edition circulated for Alumni, Dickinson returns to debating as part of the Inter Collegiate Debating League of Penna, The Library Guild asks for small donations to be contributed directly to the endowment of the library, and The...

Dickinsonian, October 21, 1903

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Horatio C. King class of 1858 contributes his "Reminiscences of College Days."  Mrs. MacDonald-Sheridan of Atlanta Georgia thrills Dickinsonians with songs from the south. 

Dickinsonian, October 28, 1903

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Dickinson defeats Franklin & Marshall 18-6. The Carlisle Indian School football team is of special interest since the team quarterback is a Sophomore at the college. The mandolin club meets in Denny Hall.

Dickinsonian, November 4, 1903

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Train crash kills 10 Purdue football players, an assistant coach, and the team trainer on their way to Indianapolis.  Charles T. Dunning (class of 1872) contributes his reminiscences of college days.

Dickinsonian, November 11, 1903

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President George Reed encourages Methodists to donate money to existing Methodist colleges instead of starting new colleges. Pi Beta Phi enters Dickinson. Reports come in from Heib '95 and Pemberton '03 about their mission work in Ceylon &...

Dickinsonian, November 18, 1903

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Dickinson defeats State at Williamsport and returns for celebrations in Carlisle with their mascot "Dick" the dog who had apparently passed away, been stuffed, and resided in Williamsport for several months.  A brief biography and defense of...

Dickinsonian, November 25, 1903

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A Dickinsonian pleas with the campus to be proud of and use original Dickinson songs and cheers after Lafayette accuses Dickinson of stealing their tune. William Perry Eveland class of 1892 contributes reminiscences of college days. Harry F.  ...

Dickinsonian, December 2, 1903

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The college fair far exceeds expectations, Phi Delta Theta attended a convention in Syracuse and the Comus Club Dances are set to resume. Professor David B. Brunner class of 1860 passed away at the age of 68. 

Dickinsonian, December 9, 1903

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Johnson the quarterback of the "Indian Football Team" and Dickinson class of 1906 was listed as part of the All-American Football Team. The Dickinsonian pays tribute to the 1903 football team at the end of their season.

Dickinsonian, January 13, 1904

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Dickinson defeats Swarthmore in debate, the Carlisle Indian School Band is a great success at the Opera House, and Pi Beta Phi is officially established at Dickinson with 15 members.

Dickinsonian, January 20, 1904

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The freshmen take a delightful sleigh ride to Newville, but are repeatedly disturbed by members of the sophomore class. Dr. Morris W. Prince offers his thoughts about Milan. 

Dickinsonian, January 27, 1904

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The Dickinsonian makes a plea for better advertising of the college and suggests starting a club dedicated to press relations. The Freshman class manages to secretly plan and execute their class banquet without interruption from the sophomore...

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