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Dickinsonian, October 29, 1898

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The football team wins 23-0 against Wyoming Seminary. In the first game of this year’s series of inter-class football games, the sophomore class wins against the freshmen. Students argue law students are disconnected from campus...

Dickinsonian, November 5, 1898

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Dickinson football wins 22 to 0 against Franklin and Marshall. The reserve team played its first game of the season and tied with Mercersburg Academy. A column lists several recommended improvements to be done on the college...

Dickinsonian, November 12, 1898

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The Dickinson football team suffers its first defeat of the season against the Carlisle Indian School. The editors request that a student help curate the Dickinson Museum in Tome. Gettysburg representatives visit Dickinson to...

Dickinsonian, November 19, 1898

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The football team wins against Gettysburg and Lebanon Valley. This was the first game Dickinson played against Gettysburg in five years; the colleges had stopped interactions due to several grievances between them. The...

Dickinsonian, November 26, 1898

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Students are encouraged to spend more time in studying the Bible. The previous week was designated as the “Week of Prayer” by the Y. M. C. A.. It is reported that Lehigh’s poor football management skills lead them to cancel...

Dickinsonian, December 3, 1898

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In the last game of the season, the football team loses against State College. Dr. Reed gave a Thanksgiving Address at Carlisle High School summarizing the history of Thanksgiving. The text of the Dickinson-Gettysburg Agreement...

Dickinsonian, December 10, 1898

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Through studies, a group of people in charge of the physical welfare of college students came up with a series of tests to ascertain the health of a student, and these tests will be administered at Dickinson. A mass meeting is...

Dickinsonian, January 7, 1899

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The annual Phi Kappa Sigma grand chapter meeting was held in Baltimore during the winter break. A trend of "college snobbery" is discussed. Students are encouraged to continue to engage in physical activity during the interim...

Dickinsonian, January 14, 1899

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An article encourages students to spend more time in studying the Bible, and other states the importance of attending chapel regularly. Discussion of the importance of the Literary Society. Another article comments on the...

Dickinsonian, January 21, 1899

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Preparations for the upcoming athletic season are in full swing. The Dickinson Trustees met to discuss several issues of the college. The college Debate Team turns down the offer to debate with Gettysburg. The history of the...

Dickinsonian, January 28, 1899

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The New York Association of the Alumni holds a dinner. A few sophomore class members crashed the Freshmen Banquet and abducted a freshman, resulting in a chase around the streets of Carlisle and the involvement of the Carlisle...

Dickinsonian, February 4, 1899

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 An entire day is given up to religious worship for Dickinson’s Day of Prayer. An article discusses the matter of coming up with a name for the athletic field. Y. M. C. A. services occur under the direction of Sayford. Dr. Reed...

Dickinsonian, February 11, 1899

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Robert H. Richards gave an address on the “Life and Services of John Dickinson” at the college at Bosler Hall. Rev. Cassard gives a lecture on the "Indiana". The Y. M. C. A. was addressed by Earl Taylor to talk about the Student...

Dickinsonian, February 18, 1899

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The Union Philosophical Society held a celebration for its 110th anniversary in Bosler Hall. The Belles Lettres Society celebrated their 113th anniversary in Bosler Hall. The Senior Class held their class Banquet. Results of...

Dickinsonian, February 25, 1899

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An alumnus writes an article commemorating the great legacy of Dickinson. The anniversary of George Washington’s birthday is celebrated on campus. Some necessary improvements are called for in East College. The results of the...

Dickinsonian, March 4, 1899

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The Inter-Society Debate between the Union Philosophical Society and the Belles Lettres Society took place in Bosler Hall. The Belles Lettres Society won. The state convention for the Y. M. C. A. is held. A reader responds to...

Dickinsonian, March 11, 1899

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The commencement of the Indian Industrial School occurred last week. The winners of the essay contest and new editors of The Dickinsonian are announced.

Dickinsonian, March 18, 1899

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A lecture on the biography of historic Justice Roger Taney is given in Bosler Hall. The results of the Mid-Winter Sports are announced. The Debate Team prepares for a debate with State College. The annual reunion of the Beta...

Dickinsonian, March 25, 1899

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The revised baseball schedule is announced. The Ladies of the college held a reception for the Freshman Class. The results of the Prep School strength tests are announced, revealing that on average the prep school students are...

Dickinsonian, April 8, 1899

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In the first game of the season, the baseball team wins 25 to 1 against Mercersburg. The coming track events are announced. The Y.M.C.A. committees are announced for the coming year. The intercollegiate and interscholastic races...

Dickinsonian, April 15, 1899

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The baseball team wins 8 to 6 against Albright, while the Dickinson Reserves loses to Mercersburg Academy. The Glee Club and Orchestra travels south to Coatesville to perform. The Phi Kappa Psi convention was attended by...

Dickinsonian, April 22, 1899

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The baseball team wins against Syracuse and State College. An article about the division of younger classes is submitted for an essay contest.

Dickinsonian, April 28, 1899

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The Dickinson baseball team wins against Lehigh and Mt. St. Mary’s. Thomas Marshall, a member of the Junior Class, dies suddenly. A trophy room is to be built in the third floor of Denny.

Dickinsonian, May 5, 1899

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Students encourage advertisement of sports to attract prospective students. The annual Delta Chi convention is held. The annual Freshman constest for Cole and Walkley prizes is held.

Dickinsonian, May 13, 1899

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Debate between Dickinson and State College is held, and State College wins. Delta Chi banquet is held. The female glee club of Kee Mar College gives a concert at the Carlisle Opera House. Phi Kappa Sigma takes a trolley ride to Boiling Springs. A...

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