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Newspaper
Dallas Express
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
4
The Dallas Express outlines its publication details and subscription terms. It notes Saturday morning release, address 2690 Swiss Avenue, and rates for subscriptions. mentions advertising and ownership by Dallas Exrnss Publishing Company.
A historical piece marking Emancipation Day celebrates progress since emancipation, noting 22 million acres of land, 600 splendid homes, 45 churches, and a thriving Black middle class. It urges self reliance, communal cooperation, and removal of internal hindrances to realize fuller freedom and a more glorious future.
In a Houston Chronicle oped, the writer denounces Texas violence and mob rule as a threat to white Christian civilization and the rule of law. The piece argues for cool headed judgment, restraint, and protectors of due process, urging Texans to defend institutions over vigilante justice.
The Dallas Express asserts it never wavers, rejects fear or flattery, and upholds broad patriotism and even handed justice for all people. The piece frames press integrity as a sacred duty and invites fellow journalists to stand with the paper on this moral ground.
A period piece arguing states should enact laws to punish lynching after the Dyer Bill failed. It asserts states bear duty to curb mob violence, notes Southern states oppose federalaction yet must defend rights by own legislatures, and urges prompt state measures. The piece reflects press rhetoric on race and federalism.
An editorial argues for financed special trains from North and South Texas to transport delegates to Grand Lodge meetings in San Antonio. It praises the Grand Chancellor for arranging comfortable travel and calls for broader use to secure better railroad accommodations for Negro travelers, noting the potential savings and the need to overcome Jim Crow limits. The piece also references a Houston delegation choosing inferior “Jim Crow” trains and urges education and reform to end such practices.
The Worcester Telegram cites George Bernard Shaw on lynching as sport and condemns mob rule while contrasting French and British executions with American racial terror. It argues state rights cannot justify slavery or lynching and urges federal action to stop violence against Negroes.
An article outlines acute intestinal infection forms including cholera infantum and dyspeptic diarrhea. It notes summer onset, high fever, irritable stomach, watery stools, and possible undigested food. Diet and heat are cited as influencing factors, with relapses possible and severe cases risking enterocolitis and fatal outcomes. A note mentions a free TB clinic at Morgan-Tr Sanitarium on Monday from 2 to 3 pm at 1027 162 Roll St.
Book review by Mary White Ovington on Talley and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The piece praises Talley’s study of African American folk songs and rhymes, noting their origins and cultural significance. It reflects on two lives of the enslaved, the music they created, and the impact of Talley’s scholarly approach.
In New York June 15 Republican circles debate attacks on Senator William M Calder by Negro voters citing opposition to the Dyer Antilynching bill. Calder declares strong support, accuses Democrats, and says some Republicans doubt its constitutionality while others back it. He appeals to Judiciary Committee members and rallies audiences in New York to push passage.
Mrs Mary B Talbert announces the dedicatory exercises for the Frederick Douglass Memorial at Vedra Hill on August 11 at 2 pm. National Association of Colored Women members arrive by special train from Richmond and are escorted by local committees. Prominent speakers include Charles Cottrell and Dr Robert Moton. Five memorial tables will be unveiled as part of a program to inspire youth, with thousands expected.
Merfolk Virginia notes the National Negro Business League will convene in August with Norfolk as a central hub for Tidewater. Local civic and business leaders are engaging in preparations and anticipation is high for the convention. Alban L. Halsey, secretary of the league, will serve as acting secretary until the next session. Malfunctions in OCR may cause odd spellings and typos.
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