Liberia Loan Debate and African Future Fears
Editorial argues Liberia would welcome a loan as a means to prevent disintegration but warns against extracting power or undermining native rights. It contends that misused wealth could harm Africa’s development, urges safeguards for American investors, and warns against dismemberment of Liberia or replacement by European control.
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Liberia
German South West Africa
Sahara
Tawareg
Tibu
Niger Bank
Gabdon
Loango
Ogowe
Leopold Lic Iy
Republic
Congo
Winlows
Swelllo
Tate
Africa
Trong
Altira
Atak
United Senate
Sti
Hess
America
Verona
Went
Urges Negro Railway Men to Organize for Unity
The piece reports that Black railway workers advise forming unions to protect wages and improve standing in strikes. It notes resistance to Black inclusion in white unions and cites the Railway Men's International Association urging a Chicago convention with shop representatives to map future action and improve white–Black worker relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Reas
Uns
Ney
Cn Negro
M ‘Mays
Railway Men's International Association
Suma
Chicago
Pickens Urges Garvey Delegates for Universal Movement
Wm Pickens urges readers to join Marcus Garvey in the Universal Negro Improvement Association convention. Garvey invites the reader to become a top leader in the movement, promising broad influence and a role in the new administration. A circular with convention questions is included for reader engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearing
Universal Negro Improvement Association
Tri
Amy Jacques
Marcus Garvey
Universal Negro Improvement
Ala'n P. 8
ABC
Wm. Pickens
Virginia Negro Vote Shapes State Political Power
A Virginia News piece analyzes how the rising political and economic influence of African Americans is shifting power in Virginia. It notes increased wealth and independence, calls for social and political equality, and discusses the potential balance of power in Northern states and upcoming elections in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Bowie
Virginia
Chicago
Tom
Alassacnusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahom
Delaware
Hemisrera
Petersburg
Slemp
Pecan
Sir Alanee
Pricer Jailed For Failure To Protect Negro
Federal Judge Paris Thoreday sentenced Oscar Steers of Hannibal Missouri to three months in Charles County Jail and a 250 dollar fine for failing to protect a Black man in an incident at Burlington shops. The judge cited Steers age and local pressures as factors in a light sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Paris Thoreday
Poceman
Oscar Steers
Hannibal
Charles County
Burlngton
Steers
Parlava
Police Stand By As Mob Attacks Cook
A chef named Fred Morrin was assaulted by 16 to 20 men after he appealed to police for protection. A deputy said the officer failed to intervene, allowing Morrin to be turned over to the mob and drawn on by the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Fred Morrin
Steers
Morris
United Stateseoresne
Iris
Beoker T. Washington
Frederick Douglass
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
W. E. B. DuBois
Tousaint
L’overture
Henry C. Tanner
Crispus Attucks
Sojourner Truth
Phyllis Wheatley
Coleridge Taylor
Alexandre Dumas
John Afercer Langston
B. K. Bruce
R. T. Greener
John R. Lynch
Aida Wilmot Blyden
Overton Walker
Robert R. Moton
Emmett J. Scott
Prich
Col Young
Williams Touted as Likely Heir to Morris Leadership
Helena reports growing talk that Lacey K. Williams of Olivet Baptist Church Chicago may succeed the late Dr. Edward C. Morris as head of the Negro Baptist movement. Williams, a seven year Chicago pastor, built Olivet’s roster to over 10 000 and led extensive social programs including nurseries, a free employment bureau, and health services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Edward
Morris
Lacey K. Willliams
Olivet Baptist’ Church of
Chicago
Williams
Dr Williams
Lacey K. Williams
Chicago Olivet Baptist Church
Dr. Williams
Olivet Organization
Royal Scouts
Windy
Edward C. Morris
Negro bank issues first notes with Overton as executive officer
Chicago reports a groundbreaking move as a national bank releases currency notes bearing Anthony Overton’s name marking him as the first Black executive to grace U S bank notes. The money circulate nationwide and reflect progress amid local honors and new bank charter news from Douglas National Bank’s July 1 start and 99 year charter under the 1922 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chi
Agias National Bank
United States of America
Anthony Overton
Wing
Douglas National Bank
Hair Straightner Demand in Africa Reported
An appeal for a reliable hair straightener reaches the U S Commerce Department from South Africa via the American Trade Commission in Johannesburg. The department offers bid details through its specifications division as demand grows for this cosmetic item in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Commerce Department
South Africa
American Trade Commission
Johannesburg
Pirms
Come ‘Merce Department
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