Prominent Negro Leaders Back Kansas City Franchise
A letter from Mr. Kinsler and other leading Black businessmen urges all Negroes to vote for the Metropolitan Franchise. They argue the measure benefits employment and city services, warn against Star influence, and stress open shop principles. The assembly lists attendees and endorses Met ownership, calling for unity and practical consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kansas City Sun
Kansas City Star
Star
Tture
Kansas City
Capacitias
Vine
Met
Community gathering honors Osborne Crews on Highland Avenue
At 2624 Highland Avenue a social hour hosted by editor Nelson C. Crews brought together about sixty professionals for an informal evening of hospitality. The event celebrated Osborne Crews, son of James H. Crews, a Mail Carrier, who is to wed soon and join the line of clerks. The gathering featured music, generous refreshments, and well wishes from local public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coll—Automobilea Gottreet
Prielt
Highland Avenue
Nelson C. Crews
Osborne Crews
James H. Crews
Thin City
Benedict
Spirily Senta
Negro educator urges July 7 vote for Metropolitan Franchise
President of the National Negro Educational Congress and longtime Kangaa City teacher appeals to every Black voter to back the Metropolitan Franchise on July 7, stressing the race and city’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Negro Educational Congress
Kangaa City
Volunteer Meeting at Pheasant Green Auditorium
An Afro American community gathering at Pheasant Green Auditorium drew a large attentive audience. Professor Hughes and Secretary spoke on unity, progress, and pride, with tribute to notable women and a call to sustain collective advancement for the race. Next Sunday a volunteer meeting of the Negro Bust enterprise is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. G. McNeal
Minefuelah Douglass
Business League
McNeal
Wiley Hyde
G. C. Hughes
Franklin
Phyllis Wheatley
Ida Wella Barnett
Silome Yates
Negro Bust Enterprise, BD
A. Robinson
Knights of Tabor Chief Grand Mantor A R Chinn to Visit
Chief Grand Mantor A R Chinn of the Knights of Tabor plans a city visit in July. He desires to meet all members during his stay and will announce exact date and location soon.
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Mantor
A. R. Chinn
The
Knights of
Tabor
Anougl
Calloway and Hueston Move Law Offices
Attorneys Calloway and Hueston announce the relocation of their law offices from 117 West 6th Street to 601 Delaware Street. They invite clients and friends to visit and contact them at their new premises via the home phone Main 123.
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C. H. Calloway
W. &. Hueston
Attorneys-Io-Law
West 6Th Street
Delaware Street
Ward Hall Dedication at Western University Today
Ward Hall at Western University will be dedicated at 1 PM today by presiding bishop H. B. Parks D. D. and AME Church ministers of the fifth Episcopal district. A large crowd is expected to attend.
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Ward Hall
Western University
H. B. Parks
D. D
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Fifth Episcopal District
Harris acquitted in high profile murder case
Robert Harris, formerly of Kansas City and member of R T Coles lodge No 56, A F and A M, was acquitted today by a Denver, Colorado jury after his prior death sentence for protecting his aged parents. The report highlights support from several Grand Masters, Negro newspapers, and lodges, and notes ongoing appeals and fundraising efforts to cover legal costs. Harris thanks supporters and references a forthcoming detailed account in the next issue.
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Enestriet St
Bell
Grand
Main
Kinsler
Kansas City
Kansans City
Negro Business League
Bone Lodge No
Denver
Colo
Robert Harris
R. T. Coles Lodge
Chiich
Titus S. Rector
Colorado
J. Hawkins
Kansas
Missouri
R. T. Coles
Sun
Colorado State Penitentiary
N. C. Crews
Supreme Court of Colorado
Otero County
la Juni
Hard Isbor
Lyman L Henry
Pueblo
W. B. Townsend
A. F
A. M
Kanais City
Prudent Lodge
Kas
Supreme Court
Tower Court
Joseph Harris
Clara Harris
River Street
Canon City
Father
Colorado State Prison
Lymon I Henry
Henry
Kansas City Leaders Endorse Franchise Vote in Community Call
Kansas Citys leading undertaker and a prominent physician who edits the Health Hints column in The Sun urge Black voters to support the Franchise. They assert that voting for the Franchise benefits Kansas City and the Negro community alike.
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H. P. Edwards
Kansas City
The
Sun
WM. J. Thompkins
Prominent Speakers At Federated Colored Charities Meet
The Poro Club held a meeting with Mrs Jacobs at 120 Mill Street Rosedale Kansas Friday June 26 and will meet with Mrs Thomas at 12022 W Thirtieth Street July 24 Those present included Mrs Jacobs Mrs Thomas Mr Gibson Mrs Baldwin Mrs Smith and Mrs Alice Roland recently returned from a nine month Los Angeles visit greatly improved in health The New Theatre proprietor a staunch Franchise supporter hosted Mr and Mrs John Mitchell at 5417 E 21st Street last Wednesday with guests invited
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Poro Club
Jacobs
Mill Street
Rosedale
Kans
Thomas
W. Thirtieth Street
Mra
Gibson
Misa Baldwin
Mre
Smith
Franchise Means Bigger Territory and Transit Growth
With the election near, W. B. Strang predicts the franchise will pass two to one. He says it will end Metropolitan receivership, boost interurban lines, and benefit workers, merchants, and banking interests by expanding service and development. The knocker faces no proof but seeks to block progress.
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Worlld
Kansas City
Congress
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Terminal Company
Union Station
St. Louis
Kansas City Franchises and Transportation Boom Predicted
The speaker argues a franchise verdict will boost Kansas City and the world in transportation. Opposes reformers who dislike railroads, claims renewed confidence and a market boom will follow a favorable decision, with broad economic benefits and renewed investment.
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Kansas City
Kansan City
Socom
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