Dr Moton Speaks in Scotland on Negro Hopes and Progress
In Glasgow, Dr. Booker T. Washington Moton speaks at two events about the state of African Americans. He urges progress and unity, cites economic gains since slavery, and condemns segregation and mob violence while praising Black women and highlighting interdependence of Africa and America. He notes white support aided Black advancement and calls for careful supervision of public services to prevent degraded conditions for both races.
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DR. Moton
Scotland
Glasgow
Bephland
Russa Moton
Tuskegee
Freres
America
Benaif
Africa
Pha
Deon
Je Hs
Nero
Roes
United States
South
Poe
Kerlin
Arkansas
Elaine
W. W
Prof. Kerlin
Wm. F. Lenny
Richmond
H. Frank Harris
Petersburg
Knights of Pythias Lay Cornerstone of Wago’s Finest Church
The Federal Council of Churches Administrative Committee passes two resolutions. One mourns Dr. J. C. Morris of the National Baptist Convention, the other condemns masked, unidentified groups threatening church and public life. It warns against secret forces corrupting government and urges churches to oppose such movements.
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Knights OF Pythias
WAGO
New York
Federal Council of Churches
EB. C. Morris
Aia
Morris Ry
J. C. Morris
National Baptist Convention
Bas
Federal Council
National Baptist
Nation Baptist Convention
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ On America
Federal Council of the Churches
Republic
Boy Arrests and Fatal Aftermath Overshadow Crusade Event
A 13 year old James Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $18 from Miss May Dixon, later found dead on Lackawanna tracks after a remorseful act. Police report say the boy may have wandered town after, and a bystander discovered the body. Grand Chancellor Willis officiated at a ceremony for a church donation of $500 as part of a Knights of Pythias event in Dallas where a large crowd gathered.
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Grand Lodge
Grand Court OF
ING
M.S
Willis
Madison
N. J
Warly
James Brown
May Dixon
Lacka
L. BB
T Berry
Robinson
Roca
Belmont Avenue
Fe Peavest
W. 5
Will
Sovio
Mairy
Ane
Dallas
Aly — Rayed Pythian Band
Rom
Pythian Band
Col
J. M. Albert
Willis and Connor
Willie
Bob Crushall
San Antoni
Marce
Masters-at-arme
Waco
Texas
Noy Ie
Meen
Towes
Oni
Greneay
Court of Calanthe
J. Newton Jenks Daster
Grand Ch . Willis
Knights of Pythias
Egypt Honors Wife Exiled Leader in Cairo Demonstration
Crowds across Cairo greet Mine Zaghlul, wife of the banished Egyptian nationalist, as she travels to Gib raler to join her husband in exile. Women of all classes fill streets, with scarce police presence, signaling strong support for the Egyptian Liberation Movement and resistance to British rule.
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Cairo
Zaghlul
Gibraler
Polloa
Uey Warenae
Black Prince in Exile Works for Bread in Paris
Paris dispatch notes a long line of exiled kings, including a Black prince claimant linked to African dynasties. The narrative traces his travels from 1912 onward through Aiete, Nice, Brussels, Rome, Berlin, Vienna, and Aria while he works for subsistence, amid broader European turmoil.
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Paris
Paria
Daudet
Chad
Aes
Raim
Ibrahim
Aiete
Pericimatincos
Nice
Brussels
Berlin
Vienna
Abolishment call sparks debate in Independence Heights
Houston report notes dissension in Independence Heights Negro suburb as many residents seek to abolish the municipality. A petition asks the commissioners court to call an election in Independence Heights to determine the future of the local government.
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Houston
Texas
Independence Heights
Indepen
Kirlin Sues School for Fifty Thousand Dollars
Robert Kirlin, professor of English at Virginia Military Institute, sues the school for fifty thousand dollars. The case involves alleged defamation and breach related to his work The Voice of the New era. The action points to damages and formal complaint filed in the court.
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Righmont
Eve
Robert £Erlin
Virginia A Military Institute
Voice of the New
Spirit Chasers Draw Color Line at Spiritualist Convention
Chicago officials report tensions as National Spiritualist convention debates racial segregation. Colored delegates argue no heaven color rules while proponents seek to push segregation to aid southern propaganda. Chairman Warne warns of possible action as disputes linger with mixed reactions from attendees.
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Chicago
Gates
Mas Dixon
George FR. Warne
South
New England
Colo
Shuren
Columbus
Ohio
Anti lynching crusaders form national group with New York leaders
The Anti lynching Crusaders, a Negro women’s organization, announce national reach with members from nearly every state. Mary B. Talbert is national director and Lary KE. Jackson directs New York State. They cite 83 women lynched in new states since 1899 and compare rape indictments to overall lynching trends, noting contested proofs and alleged motives.
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New York
Fec
New States
Rusadern
Will Abe
Paige
Mary B. Talbert
Na Monal
Ing Hent
Whatehirty Caves
Newn
Husband shoots wife's lover after northern visit
A husband shot in the jaw by his wife's lover after returning from a northern visit. George Williamsham, apartment 21, second floor, was found with the wife in his bed. The assailant fled after a gun was drawn and a bullet struck Phillips. He was hospitalized for a serious wound.
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Priom
Ee Phin
Phillips
Ee Williamsham
Wetabiye
Moe Phillips
Mra
Illips
Willamsham
Mr. Phine
Injured Woman Dies After Auto Accident in Washington
Washington October 26 Mina Cora Winfield age 25 or 5 years died on the way to Georgetown University Hospital after a Thursday night auto crash. Snyder was arrested charged with driving while intoxicated and held for grand jury action. He said he drank and did not know how the woman left the automobile.
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Washington, D. C
Mina
Cora Winfield
Saldie
Epee
Georgetown University Hospital
Snyder
Miss Winfield
Coroners
Bishop Brooks Visit Raises $500 for African Education
Bishop W S Brooks of Monrovia West Africa visited Dallas to recount Africa’s needs and inspire aid. A Sunday sermon at St James Temple and three sermons plus a Monday reception under the Ministerial Alliance raised the total Dallas contributions to 500 dollars for education and mission work in Africa.
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Bish
W. Sampson Brooks
Monrovia
West Africa
Dallas
Hte
St. James Temple
Bighea Fi Brooks
Ministerial Alliance
Africa
Nara
Toma
Bocietlou
Jackson
Eee Ron
Fe J Men
A. R. Starke
Prisoner Williams linked to brutal prison case in Georgia
Albany reports detail indictments against Frank Dejohn Maurice Pullen Coy Buntin C. S. Brown and George Anderson for robbery assault and related acts tied to a fatal shooting and abduction. A woman companion was forced into a car and beaten near the city outskirts. Authorities seek four men and note tensions between races surrounding the case.
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Albany
Lawrence Hampton
Minerva King
Aredon
Dougherty County Grand Jury
Georgia
Grand
Frank Dejohn
Maurice Pullen
Coy Buntin
C. 5. Brown
George Anderson
Mauchin
Witna
Knee
Haitian Protests Against American Loan
Haitian demonstrations in New York and across the Republic oppose a proposed American loan. The movement includes thousands of people and a society statement condemns the loan as servile to foreign interests, blaming powerful agents and press exclusion for their stance.
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New York
Republic of 4 Iit
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J. J. Smith
Egypt
Negro City
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Preston News Service
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Newton County
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