19 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
1
The World War and the Negro emphasizes a vital chance for the race to serve both country and progress. It argues educated young Black men must unite through press and organizations to support the government and soldiers, proving themselves to help erase prejudice. A white editor notes equality in discipline may lessen racism.
Miss Minerva Akins daughter of Mrs. Laura Akins married Rev. A. B. Harris in a Tuesday evening ceremony at 9 at Ebenezer A M E church. Rev W T Osborne read the nuptials. Bride given by brother Leste Akins. Home to friends after January 26 at 1001 Oak Street.
The Wheatley Providence Hospital fund shows over $8,000 in pledges paid as of press time with expectations of more. Contracts for alterations will be let next week to ready the building for occupancy by May. The executive committee thanks supporters and urges full pledge payment by the first notice, with dedication planned for a May Sunday amid civic and fraternal turnout.
The Poro Club held a Monday reception from 7:30 to 11:30 PM January 14 to 18 at 2128 Highland Ave in honor of Mrs B J Hawkins of St Louis Demonstrator of Poro System hair culture Poro College About 150 guests attended with music by Mesdames Graves and Kingsberry Graves and Bel ford The house was decorated in green and white The event featured a repast and Mrs Hawkins departed for St Louis to continue her work under Mrs A M Pope Malone
The Intercity Dames host a Soldier Benefit Dance at Lyric Hall on Friday March 1 after severe weather postponed the event. All outstanding door and coal tickets will be honored for this date.
The foremost sculptor of the Negro race in America today is Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller. Her work divides into romantic and social divisions with pieces like The Wretched Secret Sorrows Immigrant in America The Silent Appeal and Watching for Dawn. Critics say her early intense terrifying work speaks to the tragedy of the Negro race while later pieces move toward everyday humanity.
The notice recalls Black soldiers' loyalty and physical fitness, noting near equal or superior exam results and low venereal infection rates at Fort Des Moines. It highlights interracial respect, local honors in Woodsville Ohio, Georgia towns hosting dinners, and a call to a city federation meeting led by I. L. Campbell on January 25 at the YMCA.
Judge Fred W. Coon of the North ile police court is described as a fighter for the common people and an exceptional lawyer. He is believed by many to be a strong Republican candidate for mayor.
Installation exercises of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance officers held at Bethel A M E Church with remarks by Rev. B D Wells and Rev. W Alphin. Discussion criticizes funeral customs as unclean and inhumane, urging reforms and restraint on viewing the deceased and prolonged services.
Editors present a faithful reproduction of a timely persuasive article by a noted Raven writer, responding to reader requests from ministers doctors and laymen. The piece analyzes current social issues with logical argument and aims to guide public thought and future discussion.
Lincoln High School principal J T E Lee sought permission to continue semi monthly community meetings at the Lincoln School. The board of education granted the request last night, noting the need for a local venue for whites to gather away from hotels and clubs. In Jefferson City, January 17, Robert Page Butler, 42, a former penitentiary escapee turned preacher, surrendered at Governor Gardner's office. He previously served in Kansas City starting 1899 for two years on a charge of assault with intent to kill.
Dr J W Horse has purchased rights to Mackey's Wonderful Rheumatic Cure and sells the ten day remedy from his laboratory and residence 71302 Euclid Avenue Kansas City Missouri. Advertisements claim rapid relief for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago throat asthma and other pains with a guaranteed cure under the Pure Food and Drug Act. Testimonial letters from Mary Thompson Shanater Annie Williams and others praise the liniment.
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