Knights of Pythias leader tours Missouri lodges and Tipton home
The Grand Chancellor of Missouri Knights of Pythias visits Kansas City lodges and Calanthe Courts as plans for the summer Grand Lodge session form. He reports lodges up to the prior year’s standard and tours the Tipton State Industrial Home for Girls, praising its management and care. Funeral rites for Cicero Samuel Smith reveal his long Pullman career and Masonic ties. tributes come from Pullman officials and Commercial Club survivors. May opens with The Public Defender play. Lincoln Theatre previews Hart and Breene films and sensational suspense. Willis O Tyler elected lay delegate to A M E Zion General Conference in St Louis.
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Knights of Pythias of
Missouri
Kansas City
Calanthe
Grand Lodge
Lloyd
Tipton
Adora Sanderson
Ida D .Gray
Sanderson
Ccicero
Samuel Smith
Lula Clinkscale Smith
Second Baptist Church
Bacote
Smith
Pullman
Masonic Fraternity
Far West Commandery
St Paul
Far West Guild
Graham Lodge
Masonic
Nora Bennett
Sara Hammett Bartell
Pullman Company
Vann
Clendening
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Mr. Smith
Public Defender
Mayor Goldman
Office of Public Defender
Apollo
Goldman
New York
Apsociated Negro Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Willis
Tyler
General Conference
A. M. B. Church
City of
St Louis
Wilson’s Missiles and Quiet Contributors to Progress
A reflective meditation on how not all who seek fame or wealth advance humanity. True progress comes from quiet, practical effort and honest influence, not loud advertisement or monuments. The piece argues real value lies in energetic self provision, honest speech, and the enduring impact of deeds over names in history.
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Lincoln
Douglass
Columbus
Webster
YWCA Notices and Meeting Reports
Unpaid pledges are delinquent and payments may be left at 1501 BE 19th Street or via Bell phone Clifton 1968. YWCA invites all Women’s Clubs to hold meetings at Paseo YWCA. Misa Bickford reports progress at Cleveland National YWCA Convention. Pleasant Green YWCA Club met at Center. Girl Reserve Corps resumes regular meetings with Initiation for Corps No 1126 of the Freshmen Class. Helen Hall Vivian Wynn Lillian Harrington and Laucille Thomas entered as new volunteers.
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19Th Street
Clifton
Bell
Misa Bickford
Cleveland National Y. W. C
Pleasant Green Y. W. C
Clase
Helen Hall
Vivian Wynn
Lillian Harrington
Laucille Thomas
Racial Tensions Prompt Evacuation of Negroes in Revena Ky
In Revena Haull county eastern Kentucky oil fields white men order all Negro residents to leave at once after a white boy was attacked. About two hundred Negro residents began boarding trains as the situation escalates into potential race trouble.
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Associated Negro Press
Lexington
Revena
Haull County
Kentucky
Civic League events mark pleasant Civic Center week
The Civic League reported a well attended Monday meeting on April 12 with over eighty present. Various clubs held socials and programs through the week while the Center developed as a rallying point for about thirty five organizations including American Legion Post and City Federation of Women's Clubs. The Du Boils Dramatic Club prepares for Everywoman at the Auditorium Theatre April 29 and 30.
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Kewple Club
du Boils Dramatic Club
Center
Auditorium Theatre
E.G. Lacy
Kansas City
Colored Scouts
Parenta
Our
Boy Scouts
American Legion Post
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
Pythian Troops
Poro Club
Benefit for Jamison Temple at 1409 Euclid Every Saturday
A benefit event for Jamison Temple Church of God at 1409 Euclid runs each Saturday from 4:00 to 9:00 with admission priced at 50 cents. Dell Phono Clifton 4438 serves as contact.
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Jamison Temple
Co. M. B. Church
Euclid
Dell Phono Clifton
Wright Elected Committeeman in Second Ward
Edward H. Wright wins the Second Ward committeeman race over Warren B. Douglass by 2906 votes becoming the only Colored man on the County Central committee. Other Colored officeholders include Louis B. Anderson and Robt R. Jackson in the City Council and William Douglas Adelbert H. Roberts and S. S. Turner in the State Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Negro Press
Chicago
Ill
Edward H. Wright
Warren B. Douglass
Louis B. Anderson
Robt. R. Jackson
Aldertain
Warren B. Douglas
Adelbert H. Roberts
8S. B. Turner
House of Representatives
Vernon of Avery Chapel a Missouri boy aims at bishopric
The Rev W T Vernon A M D D LLM of Avery Chapel Memphis Tenn, a leading Negro minister in the ninth Episcopal district, seeks election to the Bishopric at the General Conference in St Louis next month. Born a slave descendant in Lebanon Ozark Mo, he rose through Lincoln University and Western University, later serving as U S Treasury registrar, Campbell College president, and pastor of Avery Chapel. A prominent leader in anti tuberculosis work, he advocates expanded college funding, evangelism, lay representation, protection for retirees, and active participation in national and world religious movements. Westerners anticipate his elevation to bishop, believing he would advance justice and uplift for the race and nation.
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W. T. Vernon
Avery Chapel
Memphis
Missouri
Lfe
Lebanon
Ozark Mountains
Adam
Margaret Vernon
Kansas City
Kas
Lincoln
Western University
Quindaro
Campbell College
Our Church
Jackson
Miss
Southland
Conneption
Colored Anti-Tu
Berculosis Society
Tennessee
Vernon
America
William T. Vernon
Mary Ann of Dixie Land Opens Play Tuesday
Mary Ann of Dixie Land centers on a journey through obstacles to love. The one day show on Tuesday, April 26, features Frances Grant as Mammy delivering a revered southern mother role. Frances Grant garners praise alongside June Caprice noted for clever acting.
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Mary Ann
Dixie Land
Mary
Charity
Chile
Frances Grant
June Caprice
Frances Grant's Noble Screen Guardian Angel Image
A brief praise of Frances Grant describing her as a faithful southern guardian angel type, highlighting the strong acting admired by audiences and noting her standout performance in a Southern audience context.
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Frances Grant
Mary
Woman's Law Plays Downtown for Week Long Engagement
The dramatic play Woman's Law has completed a week downtown engagement, described as a forceful picture with charm and suspense. The Hall Room Boys are also featured in a live, funny comedy, making the bill an exceptional strong program. Playing Friday, April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Law
Hall Room Boys
Mary Pickford in Pollyanna at the theatre
Mary Pickford stars in Pollyanna drawing strong calls for every child to see the play. Vocal supporters praise its uplifting tone and hopeful message in a community venue.
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Mary Pickford
State Supervisor American Woodmen Anniversary at Second Baptist
State Supervisor American Woodmen will celebrate its 19th anniversary Sunday April 25 at the Second Baptist Church. Mr Adking expects many friends and about nine hundred loyal Woodmen members to attend. Known as the Insurance King, his success underlines the nickname and his executive ability has grown Camp No. 5 to 990 members in this city with a substantial bank deposit.
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American Woodmen
Second Baptist Church
Adking
Camp No. 5
South Public Schools and Race in the South
Prof W T B Williams of Tuskegee Institute spoke in Hampton Virginia on April 22 about the Souths public school system and race. He praised reform efforts by young trained school authorities and noted substantial funding by Colored people for rural schools surpassing other contributions. He stressed education by and for the two and a quarter million Negroes who cannot read or write.
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Hampton
W. T. B. Williams
Tuskegee Institute
South
Because I Love You Thrilling Four Act Drama at Auditorium
A message filled production titled Because I Love You promises wholesome cheer and real entertainment. Mrs W T Osborne and an All Star cast present a four act drama in Kansas City for Knights of Pythians and Courts of Calanthe benefit Grand Lodge Entertainment with two nights of top seats sold and tickets available through Lodges Knox’s office and Grand Lodge officers.
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W. T. Osborne
Kansas City
Knights of Pythians
Courts of
Calanthe
Grand Lodge Entertainment
Knox
A. W. Lloyd
Grand Lodge
Mt Olive Baptist Church Inspiring Sunday Services Rally Promised
The Mt Olive Baptist Church at 21st and Flort Streets led by Rev. James E. Anderson opened Sunday school on time with an engaging lesson. Morning service featured a sermon Have Faith in God with Mark 11 22 and evening sermon The Reward for Christian Service Matthew 16 27. Members donate one dollar weekly. Names listed include Oscar Stanton Join Turpin Wh Holmes Ida Turpin Mary Stanton and W Owens. Read the Kansas City Sun for fresh country news.
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Oscar Stanton
Turpin
Wh. Holmes
Harry Holmes
Ida Turpin
Mary Stanton
W. Owens
Kansas City Sun
Railroad Labor Board Permanent Despite Negro Opposition
The Railroad Labor Board announced by the White House and confirmed by the Senate is now permanent. The effort by Black railway workers to seat W. H. Lewis of Boston failed as the board remains lacking Negro representation. White labor groups are described as dominant, with mixed expectations from railroad management.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
White House
Wilson
United States Senate
W. H. Lewis
Boston
Southern Railroad
Mrs Bya Tucker Weds F O McAllister In Douglass Arizona
Mrs Bya Tucker of Kansas City married F O McAllister a prominent Douglass Arizona resident. The ceremony at 11 PM was officiated by Rey McGinnis of the A M B L church, with a wedding supper prepared by the groom's parents. They will reside at 847 17th Street Douglass after April 10 following the ceremony.
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Bya Tucker
Little Howard
Hattia Jackson
Kansas City
Douglass
Arizona
F. O. McAllister & Prosperous
Tucker
Rey McGinnis
A. M. BL
Brooklyn Court Hears Confession From Veteran Tucker
John Tucker told Magistrate Short at Adams Street Court in Brooklyn that during fifteen months overseas service he killed twenty one Germans. He faced charges in the alleged shooting of K. Chumiane a Porto Rican resident of New York City.
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New York
N. Y
John Tucker
Short
Adams Street Court
Brooklyn
K. Chumiane
Savannah Woman Bequeaths Car to longtime Chauffeur
Savannah Georgia April 20 Mrs Denmark of this city died at home recently leaving a number of bequests. She left six thousand dollars and a Packard automobile to a Colored man who had served as her chauffeur for several years.
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Savannah
Denmark
Major Lynch to Lecture in Memphis on Churches
Major John R. Lynch traveled through the city en route to Memphis to deliver a lecture on the interests of the churches on the twentieth.
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John R. Lynch
Memphis
Dentists Opens New Parlor at 1700 East Twelfth
An announcement states a new Dental Parlor opened at 1700 East Twelfth Street near 12th and Highland. Dr Troupe a skilled surgeon from Texas Meharry graduate and World War I veteran promises fine facilities and guaranteed work.
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Dental Parnora
East Twelfth Street
12Th and
Highland
Troupe
Lone Star State
Texas
Meharry
Revival and Outreach at Second Baptist Church
The pulpit pastor Dr. Bacote preached at both services and fifteen souls joined the church. A ten day revival is underway with all auxiliaries suspended as open air meetings are held at 6th and Oak and Cottage Laine among other city locations. A nation wide inter church drive urges every member to fulfill their duty and invite the lost.
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Bacote
6Th and Oak
Cottage Laine
Christian Church Service Schedule at Woodland Avenue
Services last Sunday were well attended by an appreciative audience. Bible School at 9 30 A M led by Mrs M A Alphin Sunt. 11 00 A M preaching and offering. 6 20 P M C EB Prayer Meeting led by A G Nelson. 7 90 P M preaching offering and communion. Morning subject Conservation in Church Policy evening Life The minister choir and all concerned are making special preparation to serve and help you. Come and worship with us.
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Bible School
M. A
Washington district A M B church reports record finances
In Baltimore the Washington district of the A M B church revealed the largest report in its history. Dr Brooks raised 111000 to pay a major mortgage on Bethel properties and spent over 16000 on improvements. Brooks is a leading candidate for bishop at the May General Conference in St Louis.
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Associated Negro Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Baltimore
Brooks
Bethel
A. M. EB. Church
St. Louis
Birth of a Race Play to Be Shown in Kansas City
The Negroes of Kansas City will be afforded two weeks to witness at the Auditorium theatre a major historical drama titled The Birth of a Race. The production is billed as a historic review of human origins, addressing all races and intended to provoke thought rather than focus on prejudice.
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Kansas City
Auditorium Theatre
Topeka Candidate Sherman Scruggs for State Auditor
Topeka Kansas on April 19 Republican workers announce Sherman Scruggs a Wrandotte county Negro will run for state auditor. Scruggs a Washburn College student served with the Ninety-Second division in France.
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Associated Negro Press
Topeka, Kas
Sherman Scruggs
Wrandotte County
Republican Worker
Topeka
Scruggs
Washburn College
France
Desperate Chicago Husband Kills Wife then Self
Maurice Anderson, driven by his wife’s demand for rapid spending, shot his wife to death in Chicago and then fatally wounded himself. Police report a probable suicide after the spree.
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Associated Negro Press
Chicago
Maurice Anderson
May 31 Feast of Seven Tables Diamond Ring Contest
Queen of Sheba Temple No 284 8, M T will host a Feast of Seven Tables Anniversary Entertainment featuring a Diamond Far Ring Contest on May 31.
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Queen of Sheba
M. T
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Woman’s Law
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MT. Olive Baptist Church
21St and
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James 8. Anderson
Christian Church
24Th and
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William Alphin
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