Commencement Day Honors at the University of Pennsylvania
Six honorary degrees conferred by the University of Pennsylvania during the 146th commencement day ceremonies. Joseph Wharton announced a stock endowment increase for the Wharton School to $500,000. Notable honorees included Richard M. Jones, David Jayne Hill, Nicholas Murray Butler, Willoughby Dayton Miller, Edward MacDowell, and Hugh T. Henry. The day featured a formal procession to the Academy of Music, academic hood distinctions, Phi Beta Kappa exercises, and Alumni Society events.
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University of Pennsylvania
Harrison
Joseph Wharton
Wharton School of Finance
Wharton
Old Penn
Richard M. Jones
Penn Charter School
United States
David Jayne Hill
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
Willoughby Dayton Miller
Berlin
Edward MacDowell
Columbia
Hugh T. Henry
Catholic High School
Academy of Music
Academy
Horticultural Hall
Broad Street
Doctor Butler
University
Law
Father
Butler
Wharton Endowment Increased to 500000
Provost Harrison announces the endowment of the Wharton School of Finance and Economy will be increased to 500000 by founder Joseph Wharton. He outlines the school’s mission and the long friendship between Penn and Columbia, urging universities to guide public life with reason and patriotism.
Union Trust Company Promises Yearround Service
A trusted financial institution advertises nonstop handling of affairs while clients are away. It offers to collect rents dividends and interest and provides its Chestnet Street address for contact and service inquiries.
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Cue Union Trust Company
Chestnet Street
Iia
President Butler Commencement Oration at University
Nicholas Murray Butler delivered a keynote address praising college education and the university role in national enlightenment. He linked Philadelphia’s and New York’s universities with the republic’s founders, stressed enduring truths over material gain, and argued that Jerusalem Athens and Rome symbolize eternal ideals guiding learning and civic life.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Republic
Franklin
Hamilton
Lincoln
McKinley
Pennsylvania Military College Holds Fortieth Commencement
Chester June 18. Twelve graduates receive Bachelor of Science and Civil Engineer degrees at the Pennsylvania Military College ceremony. Trustees and a thousand spectators attend guard mount and military exercises. Ground is broken for a new Alumni Lodge building to be completed this year.
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Philadelphia Times
Chester
United States
Pennsylvania Military College
John Wanamaker
Silas G. Comfort
Hyatt
Harry B. Marsh
John W. Bowers
W. H. Shaffer
Madison Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry A. Poth
Gionius
Hugo W. Schoellkopf
Eugene M. Elias
Benjamin 8 Terry
St. George H. Cooke
Churchill B. Medard
William H. Coffin
Newton
Brittain
Benjamin
Berry
Pennsylvania
Wiliam H. Coffin
Missouri
St. George
Churchill R. Medard
Charles F. Price
New York
Texas
Harry G. Salomon
Cyrus P. M. Trustman
Alumni Lodge
Lafayette College Holds 67th Commencement at Pardee Hall
Lafayette College in Easton closes its 67th commencement with 57 graduates receiving diplomas. Speakers include Herman Styles Ficke and Frederick Starr Wright, while Thomas Morgan earns the valedictory. Honorary degrees go to Gov. Franklin Murphy and others as trustees name acting president and fill vacancies.
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Philadelphia Times
Easton
Lafayette College
Pardee Hall
Herman Styles Ficke
Dubuque
Iowa
Frederick Starr Wright
Barnegat
N. J
Otto Frederick Theis
Germania
Thomas Morgan
Wilkesbarre
Francis A. March
Thomas
Morgan
James Rea Stockton
Allegheny
Parke Richards
Pittston
J. A. Nesbitt
Colora
D. A. Kline
Thomas Burns
Otto A. Greiner
Benezette
Daniel E. Steckel
KE. W. Greiner
J. M. Shelly
Bally
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
George McCurdy
Common Council of
Philadelphia
D. D
H. Swift
Presbyterian Church
Honesdale
Murphy
W. 8. Kirkpatrick
Pennsylvania
The
Steel
Warfield
J. M. Machlin
J. L. C. Rausehen
A. M
Machlin
Washington and Jefferson
David Bennett King
New York
Nathan Grier Moore
Chicago
Rutgers College Commencement at Ballantine Gymnasium
Rutgers College New Brunswick held its annual commencement at Ballantine Gymnasium. A class of 48 classic and 36 scientific students received diplomas. Trustees met to elect an alumni representative on the Board. Henry W. Bookstaver gave the alumni address at Kirkpatrick Chapel followed by the alumni banquet in Winants Hall.
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Joseph C. Rosengarten
W. A. Lamberton
A. H. Quinn
Phi Beta Kappa
Society of the Alumni (College
Houston Hall
New Brunswick
Rutgers College
Ballantine Gymnasium
Alumni Association
Kirkpatrick Chapel
Henry W. Bookstaver
New York
Winants’ Hall
Mra. Scott
Fine Arts
Es Campis
Front College
La Salle College holds thirty fifth commencement
The La Salle College held its thirty fifth Annual commencement at the Park Theatre. Six graduates Norris J. Horn James B. McGrane Francis de Gil Charles H. Sanderson John B. Shields and William B. Long received diplomas. Rev. Edmond F. Prendergast presided and Rev. William J. Higgins spoke. Elocution prizes were awarded including the Archbishop Ryan prize to Francis de S. Gill.
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The
la Salle College
Park Theatre
Norris J. Horn
James B. McGrane
Francis de Gil
Charles H. Sanderson
John BR. Shields
William BR. Long
Edmond F. Prendergast
Philadelphia
William J. Higgins
Francis de S. Gill
William B. Long
Alfred the Great
Hoar
Francis de
F. Prendergast
Ph. R. McDevitt
L. 8. C. Alumni Association
John K. Shields
Albert W. Strecker
James F. O'’Neill
Alfred W. Josopait
Academie
James W. Bradley
James M. Gray
J. Burrwood Daly
James L. MeIntire
Leo A. Fischer
Doner
Alphons M. Schnorr
Matthew F. Rogers
Harry J. Wagner
William J. Noonan
Hubert J. Horan
The Decrease in Litigation Commentary from Court Dockets
The author notes shrinking bar dockets with each term and predicts probate and criminal matters will remain as the core court business. The decline signals better judgment and a conservative business climate, embodying the adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure in law.
Stage Notes on Actors and Productions in Boston New York
Richard Carle leads The Storks and Leo Ditrichstein joins Captain Marshall’s new NY farce for Frohman. Sam Bernard to headline The Prince of Pilsner in Boston, with John W. Ransome’s Defender moving to NYC. Boston staging praised for splendor though book revised by J Cheever Goodwin. Paula Edwards Irene Perry Charles Dickson Alexander Clark Harry Davenport Sdor Milliken among cast.
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Leo Ditrichstein
Captain Marshall
New York City
Charles Frohman
Ditrichstein
New York
Frohman
Sam Bernard
Pixley and
Luders
Boston
John W. Ransome
Croker
Kanna
the Defender
Thomas W. Lawson
Hub
J. Cheever Goodwin
Ren o and Richards among acts for next week at Keith's Theatre
Reno and Richards the comic acrobats are announced among performers for next week's bill at Keith's Theatre where they have had success in the past. The programme will feature well known entertainers. Lovers Lane ends its run at the Park Theatre with ten weeks of shows totaling thirteen weeks in Philadelphia. Souvenirs of Millie James as Simplicity will be given Saturday afternoon and evening, and the audience will see the stage hands between acts. Victor Herbert and the Pittsburg Orchestra stay at Willow Grove Park with twice daily concerts. Admiral and Mrs. Winfield Scott Schley visit the park this afternoon and evening. Chestnut Hill Park continues free entertainments with the Lapetina orchestra. Fonterno's band and Adgie and her lions remain at Woodside Park until further notice. The steamer Republic begins regular season trips today from Chestnut Street wharf at 7.30, stopping at Wilmington to take on a U A M committee and friends. Cape May trips will be daily thereafter.
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Academy
Philadelphia
Stratford
Conn
William Smith
College of Philadelphia
New York
King’s College
Columbia
University of Pennsylvania
England
College, Academy and Charitable School of
Province of
Pennsylvania
James Jay
College of
Province of New York
City of
Lambeth Palace
Reno and Richards
Keith’s
Lovers’ Lane
Park Theatre
Millie James
Victor Herbert
Pittsburg
Whlow Grove Park
Winfield Scott Schley
Republic
Chestnut-street
Wilmington
Entertainment listings at multiple venues printed
A compact schedule lists showtimes and venues including Grand Opera House Keith's Theatre and Willow Grove Park. Entries show performances such as variety acts, minstrelsy, and orchestral programs with 2:00 and 8:00 PM time slots and several venues in Chestnut Hill area.
Is Coeducation a Failure in Chicago University Era Debate
A World article argues coeducation waning with a $1,500,000 bid for separate quad rangles. It notes Barnard, Wellesley, Vassar, Smith, Bryn Mawr grew 33 percent in ten years, vs Stanford Syracuse Kansas Michigan Wisconsin up 97 percent. Colorado Cornell Harvard grew 105 percent as coeducation expands within universities.
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Chicago University
Barnard
Wellesley
Vassar
Smith
Bryn Mawr
Barnard’s
New York
Leland Stanford
Syracuse
Kansas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Colorida
Cornell
Harvard
New York World
Missing Youths Spark Local Police Appeal
Reported missing are James K. Graeff, 17, of 1847 Law rence Street. James Atkinson, 11, 3638 Earp Street. Edwin Morely, 15, Reese Street below Indiana Avenue. and Harry Mymen, ages not clear, with last known locations including TOT North Second Street. Authorities seek public help locating them since June 17.
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James K. Graeff
Lawrence Street
James Atkinson
Earp Street
Edwin Morely
Reese Street
Indiana Avenue
Harry Mymen
Peers
North Second Street
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promises Teething Relief
The advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed millions of mothers for over sixty years during teething. It touts calming effect on children, soft gums, pain relief, wind colic and diarrhea with a price of 25 cents a bottle. It urges buying only this product from druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
Day in Philadelphia Includes Tacony Cadets Outing
A brisk schedule of events in Philadelphia features a Sham battle at Tacony Cadets, an outing for city letter carriers at Central Park, and a municipal band concert at Frenkford Avenue and Wakeling Street. Also noted are closing exercises at Langhorne's Foulke and Long Institute and appearances by Admiral and Mrs. Schley at Willow Grove concerts.
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Philadelphia
Central Park
Ivy Hall and
Park Boulevard
Frenkford Avenue
Wakeling Street
Foulke and Long Institute
Langhorne
Admiral Schley
Schley
Willow Grove
Sper
Hettenel Conservatory
Academy Pacis Paste
Baptiste Weve A Lela
Ebliagsighia
Beye
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Phi Beta Kappa Society
Francis Howard Williams
Felix E. Schelling
Wharton School of Finance and Economy
School of Finance and Economy
Finance and Commerce
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
Csty
Pericles
America
President Butler
Babylon
Croesus
Jerusalem
Athens
Rome
S.C
Chester Military Academy
Hyatt School
LA Salle
Vincent A. Walsh
John A. Dats
John A. Patz
Harry A. Bergan
Joseph J. McNichol
John Gill
Charles A. Gill
Tlarry A. McNichol
Andrew J. McCrudden
John G. Watts
Frank J. Gallagher
Joseph F. Larkin
H. Joseph McCaffrey
Michael P
Richard P. Bloom
Win
J. McKeon
Fkdnanl
F. Walah
Robert J. O. Neill
William J. McNichol
E. G
McGarvey
Thomas F. Mackisay
Ate “* Bloom, Jr
Jacob H. Bieler
James J. Maynes
John V. Conroy
Thomas J. Weldon
August J. Budenz
John F. Byrne
James Gray
Charles J. Savers
John Donovan
Fred
N. Close
Francis Tenka
James O'Neill
William Corcoran
Joseph L. McFadden
Charles McFadden
Jos. DD. McCormick
Joseph V. Klauder
John McDonnell
Edward A. Wheanlon
Wm. J. Nolan
Joseph FP. Smith
James I. Stroud
Thomas R. Dugan
Seem P. Donohoe
Anthony EB. de Leas
J. Donohoe
John R. Abbott
Chea
Geo. A. Hub
John J. Tunney
Harry A. Campbell
George W. Brigger
Harry B. Warriner
Arthur J. Cunningham
Charles F. McFadden
Francis J. Lats
Rene J. Mesa
Henry A. Wagner
James J. Wari
John J. Carr
J. Brickley
Matthias A. Gill
Robert J. Endy
A. J.L. McLaughblin
Henry J. Dougherty
French J. McNichol
George J. Barker
Hugh J. McCloskey
Martin J. Foody
Francis X. Reilly
George BL M. Hess
John B. Russell
Hubert J. Toran
George A. Turner
Joseph A. Metall
Francis T. Toomey
John Gil
Theo, Angermann
George Nolan
William Ahrens
Edward McNichol
Herbert C. Devlin
Lawrence McHugh
Philadelphia Normal School
Spring Garden
Missea Mary C. Peacock
Jane Rodgers
Helen Pulaski
Alumnae Association
Milas Florence Cullen
Pottstown
Hill School
Cadet Corps
Forest L. Daniels
Piqua
Ohio
Guy M. Grandin
Tideonte
Douglas T. Johnson
Cooperstown
N. Y
George Hamilton Colker, Jr
Graham Roberts
Linden Hall Seminary
Lititz
Mary Dixon Memorial Chapel
Mies Myrtle May Eckert
Anna Rubemper
E. T. Jeffries
York, Pa
NEW Publications
David Harum
By Will N. Harben
Westerfelt
Harper & Brothers
Richard Carle
Chestnut Hill Park
Lapetina
Fonterno
Adgie
Lions
Woodside Park
Steamer Republic
Entertainments Today
Grand Opera House
Keith's Theatre
Lyceum Theatre
Lovers' Lane
Estminster Cemetery
N. E. Cor
Chestnut ST
Broadway
St. N. Y City
W. Johnson Quinn
Atlantic City
Royal Palace Hotel
Chestnut Street
F. N. Pike
Lexington Corner
Pacific and
Missouri Avenues
Beach
New House
Matthew Baines
Hotel Champlain
Kentucky Avenue
Tile Beach
Hotel of the Malvern
Phila
M. KB. Leach
Makleokholgh House
Ocean Front
Booklen Josiah White & Sons
Grand Central Hotel
Penna Depot
F. L. Addor
W. J. Imel
Rudolf Ocean Front
Charles R. Myers
Shelburne
Ramsey Cape May
Hotel Lafayette
Cape Mar
Sea Isle City, N. J
Sea Isle City
K. J
Reading
Spains
West Virginia
Harrington Milla
Greenbrier White
W. Va
Tacony
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