Alumni Celebrate University of Pennsylvania Reunion Speeches
The 1890s style reunion at the University of Pennsylvania drew Greybeards and youths on campus for music, pranks, and a formal address by Assistant Secretary of State David J. Hill. Hill spoke on America’s 19th century progress, democracy, science, and national duty toward world affairs and Cuba.
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University of Pennsylvania
David J. Hill
Sylvester Deehan
Sousa
University Honors Rewarded for Scholarship Across Disciplines
The University named prizewinners and honored graduates for the year across Arts and Science, Law, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine. Ruth Elma White of Carlisle won the $250 essay prize on classical education. Multiple students received college entrances prizes, faculty prizes, and department honors, with recognitions in biology, civil engineering, finance, law, and more.
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Pennsylvania
Ruth Elma White
Carlisle
Joseph Albert Beck
James Alfred Hayes, Jr
Jacob Albert Huntzinger
William Philip Rech
Winnally
Willis Terry
Albert Adam Custard
John Wallace de- Roque Farris
Law
Horace Stern
Frazier
Robert Howard Eisenbrey
Arthur Spayd Brooke
Thornton Oakley
John Stewardson
John Molitor
Philadelphia
Department OF Law
Henry Blackiston Patton
Thomas Ignatius V Parkinson
William Wagner Staake
P. Pemberton Morris
Cures Promised by Bester Gifted Healer
Hundreds have been cured and more may be cured after doctors fail. The healer claims rapid results in a few days, relieving patients who have sought other treatments without success. Sunday public listing noted but incomplete in OCR.
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Fr Val Ring
Degrees conferred today on Philadelphia college graduates
The Philadelphia Times lists University of Pennsylvania graduates conferred today including Doctor of Philosophy recipients Leonora A Blue Samuel Po Capen Maude B Hansehe and many others across Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts categories. The long roster names dozens of students with various degrees.
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Leonora A. Blue
Alee
Menere
Samuel Po Capen
Urner
Maude B. Hansehe
Bawin B. Twitmyer
Frank FE
Horack
Frank J. Warne
Alfred L. Kammerer
Lemuel Whitaker
George D. Luetscher
James ¥. Willard
Daniell FE. Martell
Levi P. Wiman
Lafayette College Alumni Day Draws 600 Former Students
Easton reports Lafayette College alumni from industry and professional life totaling 600 returning for Alumni Day. Frank G. Harris state treasurer presided. Horace Lehr mayor welcomed. Officers elected include William L. Schaeffer president and Horace Glover vice president. A bronze tablet honoring Rev. James H. Coffin was presented by the class of 1866.
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Lafayette College
Frank G. Harris
Horace Lehr
John W. Griggs
D. B. King
N. G. Moore
B. Shaw
Association
William L. Schaeffer
Pottaville
Horace Glover
J. Coffin
James H. Coffin
J. W. Wood
F. A. March
James Or Coffin
Li. D. Loog
College votes to relieve Warfield of duties for health
The student assembly voted to relieve President Warfield from executive duties at the college until the fall term of 1908, with no change to his salary so he can rest and recover his health. Literary Hall reunions occurred. A. Barree of Easton spoke for the Franklin Society, while the Washington Society met without David Bennett King. Reunions were held for classes of 1852, 1859, 1862, 1872, 1877, 1882, 1892, and 1899.
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New York
Rutgers College Commencement Week Activities Highlight 136th Ceremony
Rutgers College in New Brunswick reports a busy schedule with a Glee Club concert, class day exercises at Kirkpatrick Chapel led by Andrew J. Steelman Jr., and speakers Frederick Conger and Russell Leary. A memorial gateway replaces chapel windows, gifted to the trustees by President Scott. Tonight features an eight-entrant Perlee medal oratory contest.
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Atlantic City
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Newark
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Manito
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Yokohama
Japan
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Ralph Croaby Morris
Austin Wakeman Scott
Theodore Tobish
Trenton
Percy L. van Nuis
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Lee Statue Debate Echoes Across Virginia and Nation
Charles Francis Adams cites Lee as emblematic of Virginia and predicts a 1965 recognition of his loyalty and self sacrifice. At Virginia events George Hutcheson Denny takes oath as Washington and Lee president. Henry Smith Pritchett named as Wisconsin president to succeed Adams.
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Boston
Phi Beta Kappa Society
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Lexington
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Washington and Lee University
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Joins Hopkins University
Baltimore
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Princeton University
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University of North Carolina
Richard Mellwain
Hampden Sidney College of Virginia
William E. Peters
Wisconsin University
Milwacker
Henry Smith Pritchett
University of Wisconsin
Charles Kendall Adams
German hotel keepers bankrupted by weather
Berlin reports ongoing cold rains across Germany as snow lingers in the Alps. Berlin records 54 degrees Fahrenheit, Munich 47, Rostock coldest at 80, with temperatures never reaching 60. Frost damage harms rye and late fruits. tourism collapses as travelers stay indoors and outdoor cafes suffer. some hotelkeepers face bankruptcy court.
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Reform in New Zealand Banquet Highlights Social Change
London June 17 At the annual New Zealand banquet PM R J Seddon praised the colony's reform program describing it as radical yet sound. He claimed low crime no poverty full employment and a happy populace under a system viewed with interest by outsiders.
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Senate Puts Cuba Reciprocity on Back Burner
Washington dispatch says reciprocity with Cuba is a moribund issue as beet sugar senators push to drop the Cuba question for this session. A conference vote is expected on a do nothing policy while many senators seek an early adjournment and peace in the intra party split.
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Kerr Contemplates Governor Run and Pattison Threat
Former Congressman James Kerr of Clearfield may seek the gubernatorial nomination at the Erie convention if enough counties back former Governor Robert E. Pattison. Kerr could refrain if Pattison’s support seems insurmountable. Philadelphia leaders remain noncommittal while Gordon’s candidacy fades, raising questions about Kerr’s possible backing and party strategy.
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Clearfield
Iether
Erie
Kerr
Robert E. Pattison
Guffey
Harrisburg
Pattison Hopes Rise For Democratic Nomination In Pennsylvania
State party figures in Philadelphia and Wilkesbarre push Pattison as the favored candidate to unite anti Quay sentiment. Delegates from this city prepare to travel to Erie for the Democratic State convention with plans to contest seating rules and influence the outcome.
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John M. Garman
Wilkesbarre
Philadelphia
John A. Woodward
Centre County
Erie
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Creasy
Lace Makers Join Goal Strikers In Wilkes Barre
Wilkesbarre Lace Manufacturing Company shuts down after five girls refuse to quit while relatives work in mines. About 800 to 1,000 workers affected as lace and cotton departments walk out amid broader coal strike tensions in Wyoming region.
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United States
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Wyoming
Coal Company
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
West Virginia
Nicholls
Fahey
Yale
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Lehigh
Lafayette
South Wilkesbarre
German delays Cuba policy awaiting US relations
Berlin June 17 German Foreign Office waits to adopt a definite Cuba policy until it assesses Cuba US relations. Baron Brueck, Havana’s consul general, has arrived in Berlin. A Madrid dispatch says Spain will cable its recognition of the Cuban Republic today.
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Madrid
College Cadets Review Military Day Drills
In a Military Day ceremony, cadets from St. Joseph College with Colonel Dechert and the Second Regiment staff participated in drill evolutions at the Second Regiment Armory. The group marched from the campus led by the Second Regiment Band and, under Major Edward L. Randall, performed physical drills to the applause and tears of spectators.
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St. Joseph's College
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Edwardd L. Randall
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