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University Courier
Page 0024_2 from reel: L 722 (1878-10-10 to 1887-06-10)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/133531

Title: German Customs
Summary: Article featuring extracts from Professor Wickersham's letter describing German customs and traditions, including New Year celebrations, living conditions, and social practices.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: cultural customs; German traditions; university life
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Wesley Bishop Poisoning Case
Summary: Report on Wesley Bishop of Connecticut who confessed to poisoning his wife and assisting Mrs. Cobb in poisoning her husband, with details of his confession and sentencing.
Category: local news
Subjects: criminal justice; murder case; Connecticut
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Herbert S. S. Smith New Position
Summary: Announcement that Herbert S. S. Smith has assumed duties as Professor of Physics, Astronomy and Engineering at the university.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university faculty; academic appointments; physics department
Named Entities: Smith, Herbert S. S. [professor of physics, astronomy and engineering]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Orophilian Society Officers
Summary: Listing of newly elected officers for the Orophilian society, including their positions and names.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; university societies; leadership
Named Entities: Riffle, Franklin [speaker]; McClees, Nelson [clerk]; Hayes, James O. [critic]; Peters, C. A. [chorister]; Upton, C. G. [chaplain]; Watson, Julia [organist]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Elocution Class
Summary: Report on Professor W. W. Carnes organizing an elocution class that meets at Macaulay's Commercial College with about forty student members.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university classes; public speaking; Macaulay's Commercial College
Named Entities: Carnes, W. W. [professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: St. Mary's College Fire
Summary: News about St. Mary's College being destroyed by fire, with details about the building cost, lack of insurance, and plans for reconstruction.
Category: local news
Subjects: educational institutions; fire damage; Catholic colleges
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Library Additions
Summary: Notice that eleven new books have been added to the library as gifts from D. Appleton & Co. and Harper Bros.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university library; book donations; academic resources
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Robert's Rules of Order
Summary: Discussion of the Orophilians adopting "Robert's Rules of Order" for their parliamentary guide, comparing it to Cushing's Manual.
Category: informational content
Subjects: parliamentary procedure; organizational governance; student groups
Confidence: 0.8

Title: University Location Commentary
Summary: Commentary on the advantages and disadvantages of the university being located on a high hill, discussing the balance between brain culture and physical development.
Category: informational content
Subjects: university environment; academic culture; physical location
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Michigan University Alumni Address
Summary: Note about receiving an address and poem delivered before the Alumni of Michigan University, with Major W. C. Ransom as president.
Category: informational content
Subjects: alumni associations; academic addresses; university relations
Named Entities: Ransom, W. C. [president, Michigan University Alumni Association]
Confidence: 0.75

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