Dickinsonian, November 25, 1903

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.  Pemberton class of 1903 submits a report about his travels as a missionary. Mr. Harry Wetzel and his wife, both Carlisle residents, noticed and put out a fire under the college grandstand before it was able to do serious damage. 

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Dickinsonian, November 18, 1903

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 James Buchanan class of 1809 written by W.H.C class of 1904.  Reverend James Doherty class of 1897 is mentioned in the New York Times after a goat gains access to his office and eats his sermon.  

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Dickinsonian, November 11, 1903

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 & India. Request from the editors for alumni to submit any old copies of the Dickinsonian they may have so that "a complete file of these volumes may be bound and preserved for reference in the future." William A. DeGroot '97 elected as a member of the General Assembly of New York.

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Dickinsonian, October 14, 1903

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 Honor Guild is formed combat "unfairness on the part of students in examinations.". 

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Dickinsonian, October 7, 1903

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 will open at 4 pm. Steelton beats Dickinson 6-0.

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Dickinsonian, September 30, 1903

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 and cake are served at a "delightfully informal" Y.W.C.A. Reception.

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Dickinsonian, September 23, 1903

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 entered a contest for a new piano. Andrew Beale, former slave and Dickinson College employee of 35 years, passed away of heart failure.

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Dickinsonian, June 5, 1903

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 from baseball and track seasons.  President Reed gives three rooms in Old West to the YMCA.  Belles Lettres elects officers.  Class of 1902 issues its first annual letter.  Theta Lambda Phi to open new fraternity house at 150 W Louther.

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Dickinsonian, April 15, 1903

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 experiment with pigeon raising at his house on College Street.  

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Dickinsonian, March 11, 1903

Annual Mid-Winter Sports event is held.  L. Wellington Johnson, Elmer L. Williams and Frank P. Fleegal of the Union Philosophical Society defeat Thomas J. Towers, George L. Reed and George E. Mark of Belles Lettres in the annual inter-society debate on a question of arbitration in strikes.  The Dickinson Library Guild petitions the Board of Trustees for approval of its existence and work.  Union Philosophical Society elects officers.

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