Steamboat Excursion Events and Worldview Notes
A long, opinionated column advertises a Steamboat excursion by the K. C. Consistory on July 22 and critiques modern preachers and church governance. It argues against clerical authority, urges the church to serve the people, and urges moral reform, featuring quotes and references to Patrick Henry and Emerson. The piece also covers community efforts, charity consolidations, and local church support for a home for children, with acknowledgments to volunteers and furnishing groups.
Call To Missouri Women For Union In 1915 Conference
The Illinois Federation of Colored Women's Clubs calls Missouri women to join a Western States compact to improve religious social and civic conditions and protest unfair laws. Missouri representatives named include Minnie Crosthwait Lucinda Day and many others across Kansas City Lexington Jefferson City and St. Louis. The conference dates August 16 1915 at St Mark's A M E Church Chicago Haole coincide with the Lincoln Jubilee and National Half Century Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
St. Mark's A. M. E. Church
Chicago
Haole
Missouri Federation
Minnie L. Crosthwait
Lucinda Day
Pearl M. Debner
Ruth Lange
Kansas City
Gertrude Hall
Lexington
Mary E. Goins
Estella Diggs
Ella Lane
Rosetta Bennett
St. Joseph
Daisy Baker
Farmington
Benora Highsmith
Leata L. Fields
Carrolton
Ida L. Garnett
Macon
A. J. Abbington
Clarksville
Federated Clubs of Missouri
Ida A. Walker
Barber Shop Expands As Loyal Patrons Help Grow Jones Trade
John A Jones thanks friends and patrons in Kansas City Sun for four years of support. He remodeled his barber shop and billiard parlor, notes growth and improved services, and emphasizes a sober, reliable staff. He recalls starting as a white trade barber twenty seven years ago and aims to serve the race with progressive, clean, high quality entertainment and grooming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kmeas
Sun
John A, Jones
Questioning Preachers Masters in Kansas City Churches
A critical reflection argues that paid ministers often rule rather than serve, creating a divide between clergy and laypeople. It condemns church leaders who act as masters, urging believers to seek ministers who are servants of the people and promote broader Christian intelligence and social progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Shriner Week at the Criterion Theatre Opens With Fun
Allah Temple No 6 Shriners present a week of entertainment at the Criterion Theatre 18th and Highland starting Monday the 12th. Featuring moving pictures a Shrine minstrel show and a lively bones and tambourine act with notable Mason and Shrine figures as potential interlocutors. Tickets are 15 cents good for any night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allah Temple
Mystic Shrine
Criterion Theatre
Highland
Billy King
Mecca
M. E
Baker
Valley of Missouri
P. €. Kincaid
Knights Templar of
Missouri
Eugene Lacy
W. H. Dawley, Jr
Mr. Baker
Kincaid
Dawley and
Lacy
Punkins
Mosely
Fourth of July Celebration Draws Large Kansas City Crowd
More than 500 attended Monday afternoon events with another hundred joining later. Highlights included speeches by Lawyer Hueston and Calloway, Miss Owens pupils Indian dance, and N Clark Smith’s band. Remarks were made by J D Bowser, L Steward, and Mrs J M Crews of the Welfare Board. Charles Stevens, a prominent Mason from Hannibal Missouri, visited friends here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer
Hueston and Calloway
Excelsior Springs Guests at Albany Hotel Collective
A list of guests at the Albany Hotel in Excelsior Springs Missouri includes A M Schweich and Bartlett Akers of Columbus C L Smith of Salt Lake City Francis Wilson of Omaha and others from Kansas City Jefferson City and Raton plus local residents. Community updates note church activities at Vine Street Baptist and Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with recent additions and quilting fundraiser results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Albany
A. M. Schweich
Bartlett Akers
Columbua
C. L. Smith
Salt Lake City
Utah
Francis Wilson
Omaha
Francis A. Hayes
Nina Z. Bell
Kansas City
Jasper Thompson
H. Thompson
Kansans City
Kas
Albert Collins
Michigan
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Glover
Mission Circle
Lillian Schooler
Schooler
Wesley
Chapel M. E
Winone Maddox
Chase Maddox
Vine Street
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
Baptist State Convention
Jefferson City
Lincoln High Alumni to honor Prof G N Grisham
The Lincoln High Alumni Association of Kansas City invites the public to a testimonial event honoring Prof. G. N. Grisham. The occasion showcases alumni support and community recognition for the professor’s contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High Alumni Association of
Kansas City
G. N. Grisham
Fortunes Unequal Pay Noted After Louisiana Trip
Mra Fannie Parker returned from an extended Louisiana trip visiting New Orleans and Centerville. She urges reflection on gender pay disparity noting men earn 65 cents while women receive 25 cents per day without board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Fannie Parker
Louisiana
New Orleans
Centerville
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K. C
Stevis
Chas
A. Starks
Socratea
America
Bingland
Patrick Henry
Apostle Paul
Timothy
Emerson
Bruce School
Slater
Sin
Grace Williams
the Sun
Lestturday
Colorado Springs
Colo
Crildren
Colored Pétrated Charities
South Side Day Nursery
Industriel Orphans Home
St. Simon's Day Nursery
Michigan Avenue
Mae
Gmerco Art Club
Centennial M. EB
Allen Chapel
St. Stephen's
Peasant Green Baptist Church
Carnation Art Club
Ernest, McCampbell
T. B. Watkins
Mesdames C. BE. Cimminges
Li Williams
MM. Williams
G. Unthank
Ll. Defrantz
ER. Mott
M. Abernathy
M. Grady
C. Rogers
T. W. H. Williams
Ida A, Walker
Bell Road
Gertrude Ball
Franklin St
J. A. Wilson
Kensas City
Wilson
A. M. E. District
Higeinsville
W. H. Peck
D. D
Wim
Martain
Peck
HK. B. Green
Rh. G. Jackson
Gay
Beulah Douglass
Lena Mosely
Coretta Kingsberry
EK. R. Roberson
S. Dimery
H. T
United States
Lettie P. Shade
The
Order of Eastern Star
Plattsburg, Mo
United Grand Chapter
Shriner
Criteterion Theatre
Garrison Field House
Chas. Stevens
Hannibal, Ma
Robert R. Jackson
Illinois
8Th Illinois Regiment
National Guard
Rosedale, Kansas
Bernice Shelby
Mr. Levi Collins
J. M. Booker
Fraternity Hall Groves Center
Kansas
Groves
E. J. Hawkins
N. C. Crews
G. M
Dorsey Green
Odd Fellows of
Kaneas
Odd Fellows of Missouri
George McNeal
I. BF
Kanaan
G. C.K
Kanega
A. W. Liord
P. of
Eastern Star
Kanaan City
Bonner Springs
10Th
Main Streets
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