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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-01-24

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"The State Is Ours," Wooster held the annual preliminary oratorical contest with the representative from Wooster H.L. Dean winning first place. "Day of Prayer," Wooster sets the day of prayer for nearby colleges in an annual custom among Christian institutions. "Local Option," a petition for an election under the Beal Law was presented to the Mayor. "Wooster's Governing," Wooster's first governor J.T Morrison made his inaugural address before the legislature of Idaho. Ethel Marjorie Knapp writes a feature called "The Story of Sister Margaret."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-01-31

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The edition begins with a speech about Abraham Lincoln, by Edmund D Lucas 03', which won second place in the Preliminary Oratorical Contest. There is an article recapping the Central Ohio Alumni Association banquet that took place in Columbus. Additionally, this issue advertises the colleges performance of Hamlet by the Athletic Association.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-02-07

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This edition includes a piece called "How I Came to America: The First Step" by Ernest Ohori. One article discusses the issue of student voters at the University not being legal voters. Additionally, the paper discusses how the city council refused to accept the petition for an election under deal law.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-02-14

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This edition includes the second part to a piece entitled "How I Came to America: The Second Step" by E A Ohori. Additionally, there is a recapping of a lecture on South American problems, discussed from the standpoint of Christian missionaries by Reverend Thomas H. Candor.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-02-21

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"How I Came To American," E. A. Ohori writes the third phase of him coming to America. "Wooster Takes Third Place," H. L. Dean takes third place at the state oratorical contest. "The Giddings Lecture," Hon J. Wight Giddings gives a lecture on the topic of Uncle Sam's People. "Alpha Tau Conclave," and "Alpha Tau Reception," the second annual provincial congress of Alpha Tau Omega was held in Delaware and then they hosted a reception in their halls. "Forum Debating Society," the FDC held their first meeting.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-02-28

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"How I Came To America," E. A. Ohori writes about the fourth step on his journey to America. "Stratford," Stratford society meets after a study on The Tempest. "College Friendships," a feature on the importance of friends in college. "Eddy's Recital," Organist Clarence Eddy comes to campus to perform. "Senior Colonial Party," a celebration for George Washington's birthday. "The Prohibition Club," an organization started by students who are looking for a solution for the drinking question.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-03-07

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"How I Came To America - The Voyage on the Pacific," the fifth chapter of E. A. Ohori journey to America. "Miss Glenn's Song Recital," Miss Frances Glenn performs at the conservatory. "Neiderhauser Concert Company," the Niederhauser Concert performs at the Armory in the village of Shreve. "The Harebell," a poem written by Lena L. Jennings. "The Matter of Commencement," a feature on the commencement ceremony at Wooster.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-03-14

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"How I Came To America," the sixth chapter in E. A. Ohori's journey to America. "Freshman Social," the class of 1903 enjoys an event at the home of Rev. Lowry. "Dolliver's Lecture," Senator J. P. Dolliver from Iowa gives the delivers a lecture on campus. "The Coming Exams," a feature on future examinations. "Sophomore Social," sophomores enjoys a event in Kauke Hall. "After Graduation," an advertisement for work after graduation at Hapgoods.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-03-21

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"Pen Pictures From A Reporter's Notebook," Harry Franklin Harrington writes a piece about James Bangs Jr. "Antigone," a feature written by Clara M. Erbeck. "Cramming," a article talking about the topic of cramming foe exams. "Prohibition Contests," Mr. D. Leigh Colvin, President of the national inter-collegiate Prohibition Association arouses interest in oratorical contests.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-04-11

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This edition includes a piece by Clara M. Erbeck, class of 1905, entitled "The Use of the Library." There is an article on the death of Wooster professor W.W. Wallace. The issue has an order of events for the year's first graduation recital. Additionally, the paper discusses Arbor Day and Easter services.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-04-18

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"A Firelight Dream," a feature written by Waldo H. Dunn. "Lively Time On Athletic Field," the Athletic Association asked for volunteers for the athletic field and received over fifty people. "Student Conference at Lakeside," Student Department of the International Committee of Young Men's Christian Association hosts a conference for college men at Lakeside. "Punctuality," a feature on punctuality. "New Books and Their Donors," a piece on the books that have been added to library via donations from the Y.M.C.A.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-04-25

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This edition begins with the "Annual Reports," where various departments of association are set forth by the presidents. In "Fall Campaign," preparation for the fall semester more that fifty letters were sent out to perspective students. "Membership," talks about the struggles the membership committee is going through due the departure of F.H. Merrick.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-05-02

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In "Association Work," it talks about the advantages of the Y. M. C. A. "The Intercollegiate Prohibition Association," talks about the IPA hosting its national oratorical contest and convention in the City of Wooster. In "An Honored Friend," former President of the University of Wooster Rev A. A. E. Taylor passes away following the death of his son Edward Taylor that occurred weeks earlier.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-05-09

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The edition begins with a piece on Boston written by college alumnus Edwin Barlow Evans, class of 1901. President Holden entertains the soon to be Junior class with a geological puzzle. Additionally, this issue includes an article comparing city vs. country life.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-05-16

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This edition begins with "Athletics," where Wooster wins baseball against Washington and Jefferson. In "Know Thyself," it talks about students learning to discover themselves. "Dr. Bennett Entertains," is about the class of 06' being entertained by Dr. and Mrs. Bennett. In "K. K. G. Entertains," Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted a gathering at the home of Miss Brown. "Seniors at Prof. Notestein's," is about the class of 1903 spending time at the home of the Senior's honorary member Prof Notestein.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-05-23

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In "Freshman-Junior Banquet," the Freshman-Junior Banquet is the first class event to be served in the new Kauke Banquet Hall. "Sophomore-Senior," is about the classes of 1905 and 1903 gathering in the University Banquet Hall. In "Athletics," Western Reserve puts up a fight, but Wooster still defeats their rival and the article ends with stats about the game.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-05-30

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The edition begins with "Interesting Letter," where an alumnus writes about his work and experience in Tennessee. "University - Independent Debate," is about the first inter-club debate of the year in the lecture rooms at Scovel Hall. In "Good Performance," the Ladies of Castalian presented Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. "Senior Honors," is about how most of the class of '03 are graduating with honors. In "New Books," is a list of new books that have been added to the University Library.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-06-06

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This edition begins with an article about the Y.W.C.A. and the College Woman. Ethel Knapp, of Beall avenue, throws a gypsy party at her home for Seniors of Wooster. Willard Literary Society performs a stage adaptation of Dickens' "Cricket on the Hearth." Additionally, the issue advertises the 91st annual Princeton Theological Seminary.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-06-18

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In "The Heavenly Vision," a Baccalaureate sermon at the Memorial Chapel. "Pipe of Piece," is about the peace that has begun between the tribes of '03 and '04. In "Farewell Breakfast," the graduating seniors receive a farewell breakfast at the Hoover Cottage. "Not to the Victor," is a featured poem written by a student. "Preparatory Commencement," and "Musical Commencement," are about the commencement ceremonies in the Preparatory Department and the School of Music.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-09-19

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This edition of the voice welcomes the incoming class of 1907. In the absence of President Holden, Dr. Scovel conducts opening exercises. The issue discusses the start of sports season. An article highlights recent class of 1903 alumni. Additionally, the campus Y.W.C.A. greets the women of the college during their annual opening reception.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-09-28

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This edition includes a piece by Dr. Bennett on college football. Dr. Selby Frame Vance, Dean of the Bible School, declines a job offer from Lane Theological Seminary of Cincinnati. Wooster holds the annual election of officers for the class of 1906. The issue includes a list of new campus policies that have been instated by administration. Additionally, there is a full roster of students and faculty included in this Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-10-05

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This edition includes an article about the Ohio Athletic Conference or the "Big Six." Wooster holds their annual election of the officers of the Athletic Association. Dr Thomas P. Shepherd, class of 1896, dies in a Cleveland hospital of typhoid fever. Additionally, the Y.W.C.A. begins the years work in a promising manner.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-10-12

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The Synod of Ohio holds its 22nd annual assembly. The Seniors' reception to the Sophomores is given at the Conservatory of Music. Former United States Congressman, John J. Lentz, of Columbus revisits Wooster, his alma mater. Student suffers injury from heated potassium chlorate while working in the chemical laboratory.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-10-19

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This edition details the 22nd annual meeting of Synod of Ohio. Wooster announces that due to generous donations, the college is officially out of debt. The issue describes a wedding service that took place in Memorial Chapel. U.S. Senator Marcus A. Hanna and Myron T. Herrick, Republican candidate for the governor of the state, address a political meeting at the City Opera House. Wooglin, the mascot of the Beta house is shot by an persons unknown; the injury was fatal.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-10-26

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"Race Problem," talks about the first lecture of the school year by Hon. Chas Littlefield. An advertisement promotes an organ recital by Professor J. Byron Oliver at Memorial Chapel. The campus Athletic Association request permission to preform a minstrel show. The Bi-County Teachers Association of Stark and Wayne takes place in the University buildings. Additionally, J. Wallaston Kirk, of the Alaskan mission, conducts services at Memorial Chapel.