Many Graduates Receive Diplomas Across Philadelphia Institutions
Central High School and Haverford College led large Class of graduates in a year of record numbers. Commencement events spanned universities and preparatory schools as six days of exercises began at the University of Pennsylvania with the closing meeting of the literary societies.
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University of Pennsylvania
Haverford College
Graduates of Haverford College Celebrate Largest Class
The 39 graduates of Haverford College, led by President Isaac Sharpless, receive diplomas as Dr. Le Baron Briggs delivers the commencement oration. Prizes and honors crown the ceremony with Phi Beta Kappa elections, class awards, and multiple degrees announced amid student and faculty presence.
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Harvard
Haverford
Dr. le Baron Russell Briggs
Haverford College
Isaac Sharpless
Harvard University
Central High School Confers Largest Class Diploma
The Academy of Music hosted Central High School commencement where 117 graduates completed four year courses and received diplomas. The ceremony marked the largest class in the school's history.
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Central High School
Acad
Commencement Events at University of Pennsylvania
Commencement exercises begin with literary society closings in College Hall. Diplomas are awarded to graduates. Tonight features class reunions and Alumni Association meetings. The Sigma Chi annual assembly will hear Prof. R H Thurston of Cornell in Houston Hall. Frank Miles Day will lecture on Washington’s architectural development. Priestley Club holds a semi annual meeting in the John Harrison Laboratory.
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City of Washington
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Chemistry
Fox Brothers To Lead Tactics Class At Boys High
Professor Joseph Fox will teach tactics at the Boys' High School where Lee Fox serves as a five member faculty member.
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Lee Fox
School to Offer Military Drill Courses in Fall Annex
The school will open in September with a new military drill course for willing students. A sub committee of Kavanagh, Tilden and Cook will design gymnastic exercises to be taught in the upcoming annex, aimed at developing a manly bearing among young men.
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Presbyterian Church
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Tilden
Cook
Central Manual School graduates honor scholars at ceremony
Graduation exercises at the Central Manual Training School in Broad Street Theatre featured Dr. M. G. Brumbaugh delivering the address. Edwin C. Moore was valedictorian while William B. Neill and Edwin C. Moore received the gold and silver medals for scholarship. The list of graduates includes Edwin C. Moore and many others, with related ceremonies and upcoming events at Pennington Seminary and Bucknell University. Bucknell opened its fifty-second commencement with a music exhibition directed by Dr. F. E. Aviragnet, featuring students from Lewisburg and surrounding towns.
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Albert Anthony Giesecke
John William Hardt
William Robert Murphy
Maurice Bower Saul
John L. Laird
Central Training School
Broad Street Theatre
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Broad Street
M. G. Brumbaugh
Edwin C. Moore
Sayre
William B. Neill
Philadelphia Times
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Bucknell University
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FE. Aviragnet
Esther Lydie
Mahaffey
Lola Burchinal
Uniontown
Bettie Florin
Johnsonburg
Ruth Stephens
Estie Ocker
Centre Hall
Artilissa Steele
Milton
Nellie Dunkle
Martha Taylor
Factoryville
Mary Stanton
Chinchilla
Nellie Goddard
Ningpoo
China
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Punxsutawner
Hayden Prout
Wiconiseo
Pauline Berger
Watsontown
Mayme Davis
Knoxville
Tenn
Elizabeth Cornelius
Elizabeth Russell
Friends' Select School Commencement Honors Graduates
The Friends' Select School on Sixteenth and Cherry held its annual commencement with J Henry Bartlett presiding and John H Dillingham delivering the address. Graduates presented theses on topics including The Dunkers Jane Welsh Carlyle Christ Hospital and German Universities among others, with Florence Megee delivering the valedictory.
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Prussia
Helen Walton Thert
Christ's Hospital
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Jane Welsh Carlyle
Eliza Jones Clevenger
Florence Egee
Ethel Reader Crain
College
Elsie Gaskill Davis
Marly
New Jersey
Graduation at Mount St. Josephs Academy showcases multiple honors
Miss Mary Adams Hayden of Bloomington Illinois and Miss Clara Agnes Cannon of Newark New Jersey led the Mount St. Josephs Academy for Young Ladies commencement at Chestnut Hill. Diplomas and medals were presented by Rev J O Sullivan with several special premiums for top averages in disciplines including cooking instrumental and vocal music. The Bishop presided as graduates Cecelia Knittel Regina McCarty Mary OCallaghan Mary Murray and Mary Hedges received diplomas and prizes for excellence in academics music and language. In the boys section Joseph McCloskey Engelbert Byrne and George Fornwall earned certificates.
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Marie Roche
Ella Bolger
Cadets Parade At Pennsylvania Military College Commencement
Colonel Henry Clay Cochrane of the U S Marine Corps reviewed the cadet battalion at the Pennsylvania Military College in Chester with high court attendance. Officers from the Navy and Army observed as the cadets performed drill maneuvers and a praised sham battle. Medals and bars were awarded by the Eastern Alumni Association to cadets, including a Bergels medal for cavalry work.
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Kilpatrick Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Robert Kilpatrick of Chester was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the February 14 killing of his housekeeper Elizabeth Bea mere. The defense admitted the act and sought an insanity verdict, with counsel immediately moving for a new trial.
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Philadelphia Times
Robert Kilpatrick
Chester
Kilpatrick
Elizabeth Beamere
Burglars Loot Conshohocken Homes in Broad Round
Six prominent residences were entered in Conshohocken with victims reporting silverware jewelry and clothing taken. Burglars gained access via rear doors or windows at sites including Caleb Wilson Mrs. Conrad Lee Miller Paulus Dr. D. R. Beaver Rev. J. F. Shepherd and Charlies Lukens. An attempt on Charles Heber Clarke’s home failed.
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Conrad Lee
Miller Paulus
D. R. Beaver
Fireman Fatally Scalded in Bridge Construction Accident
NORRISTOWN June 13 Leo Nevins 21 of Bridgeport a fireman at the Reading Railway bridge construction across the Schuylkill was severely burned when a boiler exploded while he operated a derrick engine at Charity Hospital he is in precarious condition.
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Farm House Robbed by Sneak Thief
READING June 13 A daylight robbery occurred yesterday at the home of Jonathan Trexlee Lenhartsville. While the family except Mrs Trexler were in the hay field the thief entered a second story window and escaped with 80 dollars in cash a gold watch and a revolver.
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Lenhartsville
Woman in Burning Accident Dies in Reading Hospital
Mrs. Catharine Hunter is dying at St. Joseph's Hospital from injuries after her clothing caught fire while starting a fire in Reading Pennsylvania. The June 13 report notes the accident and her critical condition.
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Independent slates form in new Sixth Congressional district
Notes on potential candidates across wards 21, 22, 24, 27, 34, 40 and 41 for Congress Senate and Legislature. Names mentioned include Henry Budd J Bayard Henry G Von Phul Jones Jacob Leeds Ziba T Moore Paul Bedford and backers such as the Pennsylvania Railroad. District history cites victories by Yerkes over Potter and Coray over Harris.
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Missing Persons Report For Several Citizens
Police note multiple missing persons including Frank Hoffman age 9 at 4144 Market Street since June 12 and Edward Makleson age 35 at 2781 Cambridge Street since June 1. Also listed are Guy Johnson 18 at 3132 Diamond Street since June 11 Jenett Leaghtman 15 at 422 North Fourth Street Hugh Kbn 26 at 1420 Sansom Street since June 10 Jane McCabe 48 or 50 at 312 North Seventh Street since June 5 J W Smith 30 at Nineteenth and Diamond Streets attic since June 11.
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Diamond Street
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North Fourth Street
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Sansom Street
Jane McCabe
North Seventh Street
J. W. Smith
Diamond Streets
Kerr plans Santos-Dumont airship ascents at Brighton Beach
In Brooklyn it was announced that George F. Kerr of Syndicate Construction Company has arranged with M Santos-Dumont to make ascensions with his airship at Brighton Beach this summer. The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company agreed to permit use of the west end of the Brighton Beach Hotel property for the operation. A building to house the airship is said to be erected on Monday.
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Cheap Round Trip Fare to Denver for Convention
Baltimore and Ohio Railway offers one fare for a round trip to Denver Colorado for attendees of the International Sunday School Convention. Tickets good for specific dates around the convention period with return by a stated deadline.
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Ruling Democrats Meet Here Today
Democrats from across the state gather at 11 in the Erie city headquarters to map ballot reform personal registration and primary laws for the Erie convention. Leaders like Dallas Sanders John S Bill James A Stranahan and Charles P Donnelly attend alongside William T Creasy John M Garman and George W Guthrie.
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Pittsburg
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Philadelphia
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William T. Creasy
John M. Garman
Wilkesbarre
James Kerr
Cleare
J. E. P. Hall
George W. Guthrie
Atlantic City
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Quay To Be Away During The Summer
Senator Quay's temporary choice as Republican State convention chairman draws speculation about its binding effect. Judge Pennypacker undecided on resigning to campaign as party leaders send congratulatory telegrams while Quay plans a Maine hunting trip delaying full campaign activity. A party yachting cruise conveys social support before September political resumes.
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Vibration Destroys Hatching Eggs Says Expert
An expert warns that vibration severely impacts incubator hatching. Train rumble, wagon wheels, or even a door bang can ruin an entire batch if the incubator is not placed away from disturbances. Thunderstorms and other disturbances also threaten hatch success.
Berks Republicans charge Lehigh broke faith in pact
Reading reports Berks county Republican leaders accuse Lehigh of breaking a two term Congressional nomination compact. They claim Berks promised to back Mayor Lewis for Lieutenant Governor if Igh’s delegates supported Elkin, a pledge not honored. Some fear Berks aim to disrupt GOP unity to boost Green’s candidacy.
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