Dickinsonian, March 12, 1898

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

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 26, 1898

Dickinsonian, February 26, 1898

The college celebrates the birthday of George Washington as well as the 109th anniversary of the Union Philosophical Literary Society.  An alumni banquet takes place in Baltimore, Maryland.  The Gamma Epsilon Literary Society celebrates its annual banquet.

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Dickinsonian, February 12, 1898

Dickinsonian, February 12, 1898

The 112th anniversary of the Belles Lettres Literary Society is celebrated in Bosler Hall.  The average bodily measurements for the class of 1900 are released.  Rev. Dr. Richard H. Gilbert gives a lecture on "The Origin of Man."

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Dickinsonian, February 5, 1898

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 29, 1898

Dickinsonian, January 29, 1898

The Dickinsonian advertises for the interdenomenational proselytizing Student Volunteer Movement.  The community mourns the sudden death of Rev. Michael John Cramer, S.T.D., LL.D..

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Dickinsonian, January 22, 1898

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, January 8, 1898

Dickinsonian, January 8, 1898

The American Educator reference book misinterprets Dickinson's history regarding its attachment - or lack thereof - to the Presbyterian Church and later the Methodist Church.  The concert company goes on a trip, performing throughout the region.

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Dickinsonian, December 11, 1897

Dickinsonian, December 11, 1897

The Athletic Association holds a general meeting during which Article XXIII is ratified, determining when teams will choose managers.  Former Dickinson professors attend a Methodist Congress in Pittsburgh.  The Oriental Troubadours perform a concert under the auspices of the YMCA in Bosler Hall.

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Dickinsonian, December 4, 1897

Dickinsonian, December 4, 1897

Dickinson's football team defeats State College in a "close and exciting contest" at Sunbury, Pa. a week after defeating Franklin and Marshall 42-0.  The Library of American Literature, The American Educator, and the official papers of U.S. Presidents volumes of texts are added to the library.

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