Dickinsonian, May 28, 1898

The second of the annual Sophomore oratorical contests is held in Bosler Hall under the auspices of the Belles Lettres Literary Society.  The 115th annual commencement ceremonies are planned, to include a sermon by President George Edward Reed.  The track and field dual meet between Dickinson and the Carlisle Indian School is cancelled due to petty disagreements in methods of arbitration.

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Dickinsonian, March 26, 1898

Five of Dickinson's trustees have died within the past twelve months, the most recent being Jacob Tome.  James Russell Lowell is to be honored through a plan to construct Lowell Memorial Park.  The eighth annual Inter-Society Debate between the Union Philosophical and Belles Lettres literary societies occurs.  The Athletic Association defrays the expenses of the "base-ball" and track teams.

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Dickinsonian, March 19, 1898

Rev. Frank D. Gamewell, class of 1881 and professor at Peking University, China, presents a Chinese idol to his alma mater.  Student preachers organize themselves into a Divinity Club.  The Sigma Phi chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity celebrates their 42nd anniversary with literary exercises and a banquet.

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Dickinsonian, March 12, 1898

Through the courtesty of Captain Richard Henry Pratt, the students of Dickinson were permitted to witness the graduation ceremonies of the Carlisle Indian School.  Dickinson agrees to a three-year agreement for intercollegiate debates with Penn State University at State College.

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Dickinsonian, March 5, 1898

Rev. Dr. James P. Wright gives a lecture on "The Philosophy of Success."  The 30th annual Keystone YMCA convention is held in York.  The Dickinsonian cites an article from the Philadelphia Ledger, backed by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, to forbid liquor imbibement on campus, lest the college be boycotted.

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Dickinsonian, February 5, 1898

It is announced that George A. Wilson will succeed Rev. Dr. Cramer as Professor of Philosophy.  A Day of Prayer is observed, with students gathering at Allison Memorial Church for a sermon by Dr. Reed.  The Faculty Room receives a large picture of the Octopus Gigantius, a large octopus that washed up on the Florida beach.

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Dickinsonian, January 22, 1898

A letter written in 1790 by then college president Dr. Charles Nisbet of Scotland recounts his distaste for American society, remarking that "People have as little Patriotism as Religion, & many concurred in the Revolution merely to avoid paying their debts."  A speaker from the Young Womens' Christian Temperance Union addresses students, backing the actions of many young ladies to "put down the drink evil."

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Dickinsonian, December 10, 1898

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 called to address the problem of the destruction of college property by way of vandalism. Phi Delta Theta convention held in Ohio. The Union Philosophical Society, the Belles Lettres Society, and the Athletic Association elect new officers. Dickinson attends Y. M. C. A. convention.

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Dickinsonian, December 3, 1898

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 is provided. Use of and conduct in the gymnasium is discussed.

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Dickinsonian, November 26, 1898

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 their game with Dickinson. The Phi Alpha Pi Sorority is started by a group of women on the campus. The school adds a chapel choir to sing during chapel services at the college. The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity holds its annual banquet in honor of its new members.

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Dickinsonian, November 19, 1898

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 constitution of the Athletic Association is analyzed after the question of the election of baseball managers arises. Recipients of the Reed and Dare prizes are announced.

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Dickinsonian, November 12, 1898

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 set up the athletic game schedule. Meeting held for state elections.

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 1898

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 grounds. The Sigma Chi freaternity admits new members. Lewis Morrison will perform in "Faust".

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Dickinsonian, October 29, 1898

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 life. Miss Jesse A. Ackerman, a great Women's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U) worker, addressed the college in a speech about womanhood and the role of women in the abolition of liquor.

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