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April 24, 1906
The Semi Weekly Messenger
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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The four-day celebration of Benjamin Franklin's 200th birth anniversary opened in Philadelphia on April 17 with addresses, felicitations from Europe and America, and Andrew Carnegie conferring a Doctor of Laws degree on Miss Agnes Irwin, Franklin's great-great-granddaughter.
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IN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN
Four Days Celebration of 200th Anniversary of His Birth Begins.
Philadelphia, April 17.-In the presence of persons distinguished in the arts, science, literature and in many branches of education the four days celebration in this city of the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin was formally opened tonight. Besides the reception of delegates and invited guests formal addresses of the felicitations from societies and educational institutions in Europe and America were read, and Andrew Carnegie, lord rector of the University of St. Andrews, conferred the degree of doctor of laws upon Miss Agnes Irwin dean of Radcliffe college, who is a great, great grand daughter of Benjamin Franklin.
Four Days Celebration of 200th Anniversary of His Birth Begins.
Philadelphia, April 17.-In the presence of persons distinguished in the arts, science, literature and in many branches of education the four days celebration in this city of the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin was formally opened tonight. Besides the reception of delegates and invited guests formal addresses of the felicitations from societies and educational institutions in Europe and America were read, and Andrew Carnegie, lord rector of the University of St. Andrews, conferred the degree of doctor of laws upon Miss Agnes Irwin dean of Radcliffe college, who is a great, great grand daughter of Benjamin Franklin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Benjamin Franklin
Anniversary Celebration
Philadelphia
Andrew Carnegie
Agnes Irwin
Radcliffe College
What entities or persons were involved?
Benjamin Franklin
Andrew Carnegie
Miss Agnes Irwin
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Benjamin Franklin
Andrew Carnegie
Miss Agnes Irwin
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
April 17, 1906
Story Details
The four-day celebration of Benjamin Franklin's 200th birth anniversary opened with receptions, addresses, and felicitations; Andrew Carnegie conferred a Doctor of Laws degree on Franklin's great-great-granddaughter, Miss Agnes Irwin.