Whitworth Story of Accident Told by Defender Reporter
In the Philadelphia Defender account at the hospital pitcher Whitworth recalls walking with Morin on Marys avenue when a dark car sped by. They jumped to avoid a crash. Whitworth's right foot and both knees were damaged while Morgan suffered severe knee and ankle injuries. ByStander quick actions prevented a possible crowd tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcher Whitworth
Defender
Winston
Whitworth
Mr. Morgan
Philadelphia
Dr Smith a Real Race Leader in Kansas City
Theodore Smith, a young Kansas City entrepreneur, built the first Negro owned drug store in the city. He expanded to a multi-store operation, owns property in Bossom and North Carolina, and attributes his success to entering business. He urges Negro women to boost economic power and for Negroes to patronize each other. The Sun praises his achievements and mentions a Christmas program at Ward Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Smith
Kansas City
Dringeter
Alladin
Dr. Smith
Bishop C. Tshaffer
Busi
Kansic
East 12Th Street
Smith
M. I Flinn
Ehile
Smithi
Smitti
Dr. Smiths
Dr Smith’s Grand Pharmacy Rise and Opulent New Store
Dr. Smith built a modest drug shop at 90S East Twelfth Street into a three-store chain and finally merged into a single grand establishment at 18th Street and Tracy Avenue. The new store features mahogany fixtures, a 16 foot modern soda fountain, built in booths, electric carbonated water, and a vast reserve stock. Dr. Smith, aided by Dr. M. I Flinn, supports a Free Clinic and generous civic contributions, with a reputation for hospitality and leadership in the local Black business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Smith
East Twelfth Street
S08
Exet 12Th Street
Independence and
Campbell
18Th Street
Tracy Avenue
Dr. Smiths
Accontector
Firstolass Noda
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port—Theatricals
Bell Grand
Kansas City Power & Light Co
Grand Ave
Harrison
A. M. E. Church
Woodland Avenue
Walnut Street
Swift
Nebraska
Nat'l
Blue Valley & Prairie
Danberg's Music Store
E. 12Th
12Th
Oak
Carmel
Jeff's
Hurst Loan Office
18Th and
Vine Streets
Ward Chapel
T8th Street
Tracy Ave
Missouri
E. Roy Carpenter
Kansas City, MO
Berns Furniture CO
12Th Street
Wedeliver
Harrison St
Robt. Hill
Vwiear
Ceet
Paseo Day, Goods CO
Paseo and
Home
Pitone Harrisce
OLD Bird Store
Madame L. Malone
MERIT
East 24Th Street
Stores Union
Bell Tailoring Company
West Ninth Street
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