Relatives contest will over million estate left by Mrs Mayhew
Eleven nieces and nephews challenge the Newark Orphans Court probate of Mrs Calista Mayhews $1,000,000 will claiming unsound mind and lack of witnesses. Executors include George B Nash and Albert Kronmiller. Beneficiaries include Snow Hill Institute Hampton Institute Tuskegee Atlanta University and Good Will Farm among others with multiple specific bequests to charities and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Calista
Mayhew
South Orange
N. J
Orphans’ Court
Newark
Flora C. Lapham
Cambridge
Mass
Frank M., Talbott
Glen Ridge
Mary T. Goodman
Bather B. Talbott
Minneapolis
Mary Wass Small
Calista Leigh
Harrington
Minnie G. Waas
Frank N. Wass
John B. Wass
Addison
Fredrik
H. Plummer
Horatio N. Plummer
Arlington
George B. Nash
Rutherford
Albert Kronmiller
Brooklyn
Nash
Snow Hill Normal and Industrial School
Snow Hill
Ala
Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute
Hampton
Tuskegee Institute and Training School For Nurses
Tuskegee
Atlanta University
Good Will Farm
East Fairfield
Kinsey
Children's Aid Association of New York
Orange Memorial Hospital
New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund
Estate mystery and will theft in Mississippi case
In West Point Mississippi H H Young a wealthy bachelor dies intestate leaving an estate near $250 000. An alleged will copied by attorney Gates Tyy triggers a scandal as a cook reveals knowledge of the affairs and the will’s theft by concealment. A new administrator is appointed to resolve the complicating matter. In Boston Massachusetts activists seek federal anti lynching legislation and rally support for the Dyer Bill. The National Equal Rights League marks its 15th anniversary urging Northern and border state legislatures to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Miss
H. H. Young
Mississippi
Neaseo
Texas
J. J. Young
Gates T. Tyy
C. Ivy
Bank of W. ] Point
Nad
Mr. Young
Ivy Hospital
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
Senate
Judiciary
Mass. Senate
National Equal Rights League
Mass. House
Rep
Wiyers
Cambridge
Monroe Trotter
RE. T. Morris
Walter D. McClane
Trotterres
Morris
Albert G. Wolff
Bay
League
Congress
Palestine
Martha Taylor
Kentucky
Myers
Kidder
Teague
All Race
Equal Rights Committees
U. S&s Senate
Judiciary Committee
Masons to Hold Session in St Paul May 8
The United Supreme Council 33° A A B R Masons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction meets in Union Hall St Paul on Monday May 8. The session will run two days with a 33rd degree lead by Dr Sumner A Furniss of Indianapolis and plans featured social events and a move toward a permanent home in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
United Supreme Council
Union
Supreme Council
Grand East
Philadelphia
Sumner A. Furniss
Indianapolis
Mo P
The
Triangular Debaters Ready for Contests
Washington announces Howard will defend in a dual debate with Atlanta University and in triangular debates with Lincoln and Union. The Atlanta debate squad includes Milo Cravath Murray and Yancy L. Sims. Howard to meet Union in Washington with Robb, King, and Bledsoe. Howard to meet Lincoln with Alexander, Simmons, and Zephorah Alexander. Alternates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Washington
Frederick Harold Robb
Hartford
Conn
Eugene King
Buckeyestown
Harold Edward Bledsoe
Marlin
Texas
Howerd
Lincoln University
Lincoln
Karl Russel Alexander
Washington, D.C
Edward A. Simmons
Charleston
S.C
Zephorah Alexander Lobby
Antigua
Albert C Gilbert
New York City
James Arthur Curry
Thomasville
N.C
James Garland Wood
Cotton Plant
Ark
Arnold EB. Stowe
Frank Williams
Fayetteville, Noc
Urban League begins Baltimore Negro labor survey
Charles Johnson of the National Urban League directs a Baltimore survey with Dr. B M Rietta and Prof Broadus Mitchell to record wages conditions on the job and social conditions of industrial workers. The project, in cooperation with Baltimore’s inter-racial committee, aims to chart progress and advancement in employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Charles 8. Johnson
Department of Research and Investigations
National Urban League
Baltimore
Inter-Racial Committee of
Johnson
B. M. Rietta
Broadus Mitchell
Johns Hopkins University
Youth shoots officer in failed arrest at Harlem intersection
In New York City on April 8 Henry Sanford a frail youth shot Policeman Frank McHugh of the 38th Precinct at 14th Street and Lenox Avenue as officers moved to arrest him. Sanford was disarmed after a chase into a tenement. McHugh was hospitalized and is expected to recover within 4 to 6 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Negro Press
New York City
Frank McHugh
38Th Precinct
Henry Sanford
Sanford
14Th Street
Lenox Avenue
Reubert
Carter
186Th St
McHugh
Earl Hospital
Edward Nelson
West 135Th Stree
Harlem
Chicago’s Mammoth Pageant of Progress Draws 1000000 Strong
Chicago gears up for the 2d annual Pageant of Progress from July 29 to August 14 hosted by the Associated Negro Press and Chicago Business League. The main event centers on Chicago’s Municipal Pier with district queen coronations and a huge South Side celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Negro Press
Chicano
Chicago
Windy City
Chicago Business League
Therese & Mammoth Street
Pali
Parnatte
New Orleans
South Side
Frank L. Gillespie
Chief Business League
U.S
Genius Cofield Escapes After Burglary Conviction
A Georgia man convicted of burglary, Genius Cofield, asked for execution by hanging at sentencing and later escaped from jail this week. The Fayetteville sheriff’s office is actively searching for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Negro Presa
Fayetteville, Ga
Genius Cofield
Genius
Sheriffs Office
Taboo Voodoo Drama Attracts Mixed Cast At Sam Harris
A color and white cast staged Taboo on April 1 and 7 at the Sam H Harris Theatre New York with choral support and a focus on race relations. Critics noted strong performances by Alex Nogers and Miss Stuart while praising the production’s detailed staging and potential for expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Neuro Press
J. A. Dackeoy
Coe Billboard
New York City
Sam H. Harris
New York
O'Neils
Emperor Jones
Gilpin
Margeret Wyseberly
Elkins Choral Study Club
Happy Bove
Alex, Nogers
Marie Suart
Harold Simmelkamer
Rogers
Stuart
Dore Cole Norman
Bob Cole
Express Correspondent Sees No Sunday Observance in French Africa
The Express correspondent in Conakry Dakar surveys urban and rural life in French West Africa noting Sabbath disregard, colonial policies, and the contrast between French civilization and native conditions. He visits a French church, meets Dr. Moort, and observes Dakar’s medical college and education programs for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
French Africa
Chicago Scholarship Awarded to Howard Professor
The University of Chicago grants a prestigious fellowship of about $2000 annually to Prof. E. P. Davis head of the German department at Howard University. Davis is noted as a modest scholar and Phi Beta Sigma member, with duties to conduct research and lecture to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Negro Press
Chicago
Pure
Hanning
University of Chicago
E. P. Davis
Howard University
Davis
Phi Beta Sigma
North Australia White Settlement Association Formed
The North Australian white Settlement Association is formed to push immigration and colonization in the north amid a debate over using Negro labor. The group seeks closer coordination, better transport, suitable industries, and housing for families, with Prime Minister Hughes opposing Negro labor but supporting housing for returning soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N. 8
North Australian White Settlement Association
Northern Territory
Negro Lawar
Commonwealth
Brovidlnt
Hughes
Musical Triumph At Chicago Orchestra Hall
The Polyphonic Choir Union under George Be Garner presented a concert at Orchestra Hall Chicago drawing praise for a well balanced program. Garner sang with a robust tenor while Mrs Elnora Manson offered Compensation and Mme Madeline Carter Hawkins assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Orchestra
Polyphonic Chroat Union
George Be Garner
Garner
Elnora Manson
David Manson
Nile Queen Corporation
Manson
Prisoner Escapes Train Jump On Joliet Run
William Webb known as Chicago's toughest sunmen leaped from a moving train at Joliet while handcuffed and being taken to Pontiac reformatory. Police comb Joliet's colored settlement as Barrere and detectives search the area and stop trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Webb
Joliet
Pontiac Reformatory
4Th Avenue
Chicago and Alton
Webb
W. 5. Tarrére
Reformatory
Barrere
Soliet
Black Belt
South
Hughes
Son of Dr Boyd Dies in Denver
Blaine Boyd, second son of Dr and Mrs R H Boyd of Nashville, died in Denver at 11 30 after a prolonged illness TB of the throat. He came to Denver after Christmas seeking health, arranged for an operation, and his wife was summoned from Nashville. The Rev Dr David E Over and friends aided. remains to be shipped to Tennessee. He was General Foreman at the National Baptist Publishing Board plant, 25 years service. He leaves a wife and two brothers. Interment at Greenewood Cemetery in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
James Garfield Blaine Boyd
Mra
R. H. Boyd
Nashville
Tenn
Blaine Boyd
United States
Tennessee
David E. Over
R Boyd
Florida
Henry A. Byd
National Aatist Publishing Board
Ahan
M Five Baptist Church
Nashm
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Neco Methodist Episcopal Conference
Monrovia
Liberia
Legislature
ACTO
Urban League
Charles T. Magill
Negares
Flushing
L. 1
Lowden
Illinois
George W. Buckner
St. Louis Urban League
Tulsa
Jesse O. Thomas
Committee On Church Co
Tampa
J.T. B. Lee
Richmond
Lee
T. Arnold Hill
William Wilcox
Booker T. Washington Memorial
Tuskegee Institute
Allen. I
J. W. BR. Bowen
B.J. Davis
A F. Herndon
H. A. Rucker
M. W. Reddick
Walter 8. Scott
Job Hope
Georgia
George ©. Hall
Charles Stewart
Weigh Barnette
Ilinniss
John M. Wright
GR Bridgeforth
Kansas
H. Steward
Clark
Walter Cohen
Bishop Jones
Louisiana
W. T. Andrews
Ernest Lyon
Maryland
Alexander Cox
W. DeBerry
William H. Lewis
Courtney
Chas, Banks
W. H. Holtzclaw
Isaiah Montgomery
W. Sherrod
Elias Cottrell
Miastasippi
W. C Gordon
A. Malone
Missouri
Charles W. Anderson
T. H. Gilbert
Fred St. Moore
H. H. Proctor
P. Roberts
W. WH. Smith
J. W. Thompson
A. M. Moore
G. Atkins
Berry O'Kelly
C. C.spaulding
North Carolina
George Fiayes
Lee L. Jones
George A. Myne
Scarborough
Ohio
T. J. Hilton
Oklahoma
Charles H. Brooks
Rls. Jackson
R. C. Bruce
Byrd Pridermen
West Virginia
Africa
Iiberia
Mt. Scott Methodist Episcopal Church
Harper
Cape Palmas
Ishop
Matthew W. Clair
LLD
W. T. Hagan
L. W. Wah
J. N. F. Russ
J.T. Dayrell
J. Oo
W. Garver
B. Kruckles
J. F. King
Lee Anderson
J. Ho Reed
Bishop Clair
Bishop
Jamey Harris
Jacksonville
Jonney Harrie
Taa
Republic
Methodist Episcopal Church
Conakray
French West Africa
Chas. W. Abington
DR. Moort
Td Ocean
Dakar Senewal
Mohamme
Christian Moort
Dakar
Senegal
Tit
Mont Cellent
Genial Isard
Sabboth Eurely
Ania
Rena
Moorat
Christian Moorst
Sudan
Howard
North Australia
White Settlement Association
Boyd
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