Industrial education row sparks dispute at Morris Brown
Rev. R D Stinson accuses Bishop Smith and E W Lee of hindering industrial education for Negroes at Morris Brown College. He claims a broader plan to eliminate the industrial department, details clashes over leadership, finances, and meetings, and cites threats to staff and shifts in program focus.
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Controversy Over Bishop Smith and Morris Brown College
Avanta Georgia, February 2, 1910. A heated letter accuses Bishop Smith of deceitful tactics and collusion with real estate interests to undermine Morris Brown College and force Black men into industrial labor. The writer asserts Smith’s suspension and questions his fitness, urging the community to scrutinize leadership and protect the college from financial manipulation.
No Negro Cadet for West Point Dropped From Roster
Washington February 2 special There will be no negro cadet at West Point Oldle Smith the Cheyenne youth named by Senator Smith as first alternate failed to stand the entrance examination according to War Department reports Both Dillmore the white appointee and Ole Smith the negro candidate failed Polman the white record alternate was the only successful contender in the qualifying exam
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Murder in Tennessee Duel Ends in Death and Pardon
February 2. On a public road near Laverene Edward W. Thomson was shot and killed by Moward Jordan who was fatally wounded. The dispute stemmed from a long standing quarrel. Jordan was summarily pardoned. His life sentence was commuted to imprisonment by Governor Patterson.
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