Votes of confidence

It did not take long for two Votes of Confidence to appear at the University. The Board of Trustees met at the University on Saturday, Feb. 7, 1925. Present were L.E. Laybourne, vice chairman, 0.E. Bradfute, John Kaiser, Egbert Mack, Mrs. Alma Paterson, and Mr. Winters representing Vernon M. Riegel, Director of Education.

Action In Poison Mystery 

The following recommendation was unanimously adopted: 

RESOLVED, That the Trustees of the University express their profound regret at the unfortunate circumstances resulting in the death of two students, Charles Henry Huls and David Isaac Puskin, and the serious and almost fatal illness of others. The Trustees also place on record their approval of the promptness and care exercised by the University officials in their efforts to disclose all the facts. They also approve the placing at the disposal of the public authorities all available means and facilities of the University, by which may be ascertained all the facts pertaining to the case and the location of any responsibility for the deplorable situation.

The Trustees further express their approval and hearty appreciation of the diligence with which the city and county officials and their assistants are conducting the investigation.

Dean Claire Albert Dye

Meanwhile, on Monday, Feb. 9, 1925 more than 200 students of the college of pharmacy signed an informal, but heartfelt, petition expressing confidence in the administration of Dean Claire A. Dye:

"We, the students of the Ohio State University college of pharmacy, wish to express our confidence in yourself and your leadership.

"We know that you have not loaned, but given freely and unselfishly your time and assistance to aid in the movement to clear up the mystery of our recent tragedy.

"We feel, through personal contact with you, we are qualified to judge in this connection.

"We have been greatly benefitted by this association, not to mention your thorough instruction and good advice often given, and as often accepted,  always considerate, yet decisive."

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