Will Not Go Professor Bolton Declines Manila Presidency
Professor Frederick E B Bolton of the university cabled refusal of an offer to become president of the Normal School at Manila P I with expenses paid and a salary of at least 4000 a year The offer came from E B Bryan superintendent of all government schools in the Philippine Islands Bolton, head of the department of education, is praised as an exceptional man and will remain at Iowa University The decision is welcomed by The Citizen and university authorities.
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Frederick EB
Bolton
University
Manila
P. I
Iowa
B. Bryan
Philippine Islands
Towa
Bryan
War Department
Department of Education
Iowa Orator Shannahan Takes Fourth in League Contest
Edwin J. Shannahan of Iowa finished fourth in the Northern Oratorical League contest in Minneapolis. His oration on Daniel O’Connell drew praise as one of Iowa’s best efforts, reflecting credit on the university. Northwestern won first, Michigan second, Minnesota third.
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Edwin J. Shannahan
Iowa
Minneapolis
Shannahan
Daniel O'Connel
Northwestern University of Evanston
Jil
Frank J. Myles
Michigan
Eugene Marshall
Hamilton
Minnesota
George P Jones
McCutchen A Candidate For Senate Nomination
S B H McCutchen of the E H McCutchen & Co banking firm declares in Sioux City his avowed candidacy for the Republican senatorial nomination in the district including Ida Cherokee and Plymouth counties. He is staying at Hotel Gametson with his son Fred C McCutchen who formerly managed athletics at the University of Iowa.
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KE. W. McCutchen
Sioux City Journal
S. BH. McCutchen
E. H McCutchen & Co
Ida
Cherokee
Plymouth
McCutchen
Sioux City
Gametson
Fred C. McCutchen
University of Iowa
Delivery Trust to Take Over City Groceries
Trust starts with E. B. Watson & Co controlling deliveries for twelve groceries after next Tuesday. The company will field four teams, covering the entire city four times daily, with many merchants joining the scheme after prior rumors in The Citizen.
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E. B. Watson & Co
Alumni Association Hosts May 8 Reception at College
The local alumni association will hold a reception in the ladies receiving room of the college liberal arts building on May 8. It will honor the senior class and the university faculty.
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Alumni Association of
Iowa City
Ladies’ Hall
The
University Alumni Association
College Liberal Arts
University
University minstrel show rehearsals promise strong chorus
Rehearsals of university minstrel show choruses for athletics benefit progress well. The chorus includes excellent singers and, under Professor Hall, the quartet and small chorus perform exceptionally. A precise performance date will be announced later this week.
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Professor Hall
Iowa National Guard Company I Back From Big Sightseeing March
Members of Company I of the 34th Iowa regiment recall a long march and sight seeing trip. They escorted the president in Keokuk and Hannibal, endured cold nights in Saint Louis, ate sparse meals, and praised the experience while returning home.
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Saint Louis
Exposition City
Iowa National Guard
Keokuk
United States
Iowa
Mississippi
AL Trannibal
Hannibal
National Guard
Western States
Exposition Grounds
Iowa Regiment
Social Science
Grim Reaper Claims Young and Old in Iowa City Deaths
A wave of deaths in Iowa City over 48 hours includes Helen Gordon a 15 year old who died at her North Capitol home after a brief illness. Frederick Hayes Whittaker born 1876 and longtime resident, Mary J. Emmons age 76, Frauen Treptow, and Kathrine Sez of Chicago die after short illnesses. Funeral details note Oak land cemetery interments and local church services.
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Penelen Gordon
H. EB. Gordon
North Capitol Street
Helen
Rev. Cady
Oakland Cemetery
Frederick Hayes Whittaker
Iowa City
Madison Street
Fred
Mary J. Emmons
Ftnis State
G. Best
Cedar Rapids
W. J. Emmons
Hohenschuh
Kathrine Sez
Chicago
Nass
East
Davenport Street
German Lutheran Church
May Social at Presbyterian Church Draws Youth
The Presbyterian church social in the parlor Saturday evening featured many young participants. Activities included various amusements and May pole dances, with decorations in springtime green and white.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Oklahoma boomers and Blanket Indians topic to be discussed
Miss Kathryn Bare, a missionary to the Blanket Indians at Anadarko, will speak at the Baptist church Wednesday night. She will describe the work of Christianizing the Blanket people and discuss the effects of the Oklahoma boomers on their reservation, both good and bad. The public is invited.
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United States
Oklahoma
Kathryn Bare
Anadarko
Baptist Church
Uncle Jimt Becomes Ninth Time Great Grandfather
James T. Robinson, known as Uncle Jimt, reports from the west that he is a great great grandfather for the ninth time, a rejoicing family milestone.
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James T. Robinson
Uncle Jimt
Festival Association Secures Excursion Rate
The May festival association obtained a round trip rate of one and one third fare for travel from any point on the Rock Island or Burlington and Missouri River Railroad within seventy five miles of Iowa City and within the state.
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May Festival Association
Rock Island
Iowa City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Winner in Close Debate With Minnesota at Opera House
Iowa won the seventh annual campus debate against Minnesota by two judges to one on Friday evening. The topic covered labor disputes and the role of courts in administering justice with possible union incorporation. Debaters from both sides earned praise as the decision came after an intense, evenly balanced contest.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Opera House
Prof
Benj. Terry
Chicago
Wunniver
M.B. Hammond
Illinois University
W. D. Fullerton
Ottawa
Til
Joe R Lane
Pot Davenport
Administration of Justice
Towa
George F. Hui
H. Edmundson
E. R. Johnson
Leslie Wilder
Warren C. Williams
Irwin A. Churchill
Speed for the Fair Meeting Scheduled at City Hall
A Johnson County Agricultural Society speech committee meeting at City Hall with president Ed Hummer secretary John Oakes Joseph Miller and R T Davis set the speed program for the upcoming fair in September The schedule lists races from September 9 to 11 including trotting pacing and dash events plus a home seekers excursion fare offer and a refrigerator for sale at the office.
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Ed. Hummer
John Oakes
Jospeh Miller
ER. T. Davis
Johnson County Agricultural Society
Sacred concert at Christian church delights attendees
A Sunday evening sacred concert at the Christian church drew good attendance. Rev. Percy Leach introduced the pieces and shared the origin of the compositions. Fred Bailey directed the program featuring solos and a male quartet with selections such as Doxology and Abide With Me.
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Christian Church
Percy Leach
Fred Bailey
Mr Bailey
Jesus
Bird
Mr. Rogers
Pleasant Delta Tau Delta Party at the Armory
Members of the Delta Tau Delta local chapter hosted a Friday evening party at the armory. The hall featured a single color theme and a central shield with electric lights. Meyer's Orchestra provided music and a dainty latch was served in the north gallery, described as one of the prettiest armory parties in Iowa City.
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Delta Tau Delta
Armory
Tangel
Meyer
Iowa City
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E. H. McCutchen
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Pepe
Helen Gordon
Frederick Whittaker
Mary J Emmons
Frank Treptow
Treptow
University Hospital
Westenhaver Panitorium
Mrs
Katherine Seiz
P. S.C E
the Presbyterian Church
Miss Bare
Jim Robinson
S. L. Wyandotte
J. G. Maruer
City Hall
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Moon Over
Coast & Son
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