Williams Famous Jubilee Singers at Lincoln Electric Park Aug 22
Hon W C Hueston born Lexington Ky Sept 24 1879 is praised as a leading attorney and community figure in Kansas City Mo. The piece highlights his race leadership and fraternal roles with Masonry UV E F Odd Fellows and Pythians plus his plans to become Missouri's grand chancellor. It also quotes Captain Morey on brave Negro troops and recalls a wartime poem about sacrifice and pride by Charles T Dorey from the New York Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hueston
Lexington
Law School
Kansas University
Kansas City
Our City
Hueston
UV. E. F
Progress Lodge No. 44
Missouri
Pythians in Missouri oppose Grand Chancellor slate
Fraternal circles in Missouri awaken to oppose Grand Chancellor A W Lloyd who seeks to repeal Law 80 to gain reelection. Opponents accuse Lloyd of using office for personal gain, while supporters say reform is needed as membership and funding decline. The fight centers on leadership at the Macon City session with rural delegates pivotal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
A. W. Lloyd
Lloyd
Springfield
Macon
Order
Ebenezer's Fifth Arnval Arrival Exhibition Promise
Six thousand people are expected at Ebenezer's Fifth Arnval event with a drawing at White-Woods Drug Store featuring a $50 diamond ring and a $25 bracelet from Cady-Olmstead Jewelry Co. Exhibition runs Monday night. attendees may win the prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White-Woods Drug Store
Cady-Olmstead Jewelry Co
Southern protest against lynching in Georgia speech
In Savannah Georgia Geo W Owens president of the Georgia Bar Association denounced sumptuary laws and a wave of hysteria that has weakened respect for law He warned that laws are ignored leading to harsher punishments and lynchings He urged accountability and questioned indictments when grand juries and officials may be complicit or biased in favor of criminals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Owens
Georgia Bar Association
Owens
Georgia
America
Wanted at Once A Young Colored Typist and Collector
A Kansas City bun office seeks a steady intelligent married woman who can type and collect. Applicants must be competent and not idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iedy
Kansas City
National colored groups set meetings in late summer
The National Association of Colored Women will hold its biennial meeting in Baltimore August 6 to 11. The B M C National Meeting of Colored Odd Fellows is set for Washington September 11 to 16. Kansas City hosts factions of the National Baptist Convention September 11 and 16 and 15 at different churches. The Morris faction meets in Savannah September 15. The National Negro Business League and National Negro Press Association convene in Kansas City August 16 to 18. The National Medical Association in Kansas City August 22 to 25, led by President Dr A G Dailey of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Colored Women
Baltimore
National Meeting of Colored Odd Fellows
The
Washington
Boyd
Second Baptist Church of
Kansas City
Morris
National Baptist Convention
First African Baptist Church of
National Negro Business League
National Negro Press Association
National Medical Association of Colored Physicians
A. G. Dailey
Chicago
Ebenezer A M E Church Holds Inspiring Quarterly Conference
Ebenezer A M E Church held its quarterly conference Thursday evening July 6 led by Presiding Elder Rev A A Gilbert. The event featured strong reports from all church boards praised for outstanding work and progress under Pastor Rev W Williams. Visitor Rev J L Williams of Colorado Springs lauded the organization and craftsmanship, and thanks were given to Rev Gilbert and Rev Williams for their leadership and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer A. M. E
A. A. Gilbert
P. E
W. ©. Williams
West
J. le Williams
Colorado Springs
J. L. Williams
Gilbert
Zion
Mrs Smart and Mise James Visit Kansan City Guests
Mrs Frank Smart of Maryville Missouri and Miss Julia James of St Louis Missouri were house guests of the editor and wife during the Grand Chapter. Both expressed pleasure with Kansas City and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smart
Maryville, Mo
Mise Julia James
St. Louis Mo
Kansan City
Ito
Negro Sergeant Hero of a Mexico Expedition
A Colllier's Weekly excerpt recalls a Mexican expedition where reporters were barred and censored. It highlights a Black sergeant who hauled ten wounded men on a handcar through a desert, cared for them, and even buried a fallen comrade, a feat kept from the public by censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
United States
Geo
The new order of business competitors on friendly terms
J. T. Hart of Prudential Casualty Insurance Co in Kansas City Mo argues that rivals in the same line of business should be viewed as partners in growth. Competition spurs quality, keeps firms alert, and allows cooperative exchanges such as shared lunches when business shifts occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hart
The
Prudential Casualty Insurance Co
Kansas City, Mo
Joe Brown Elected Grand Master of Iowa Colored Masons
Joe Brown of Des Moines, formerly Ottumwa, named Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Colored Masons of Iowa at the closing session. Davenport chosen as next meeting site with July 1917 gathering planned. W. W. Gross of Keokuk re elected Grand Secretary and John L. Thompson named Grand Reviewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brown
Des Moines
Ottumwa
United Grand Lodge of Colored Masons of Iowa
Armory
Davenport
Grand Lodge
W. W. Gross
Keokuk
John L. Thompson
United Grand Chapter Eastern Star Holds 26th Annual Session
The twenty sixth annual session of the United Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Missouri Jurisdiction convened at the Paseo YMCA Gymnasium on Wednesday July 18 at 10 oclock. Royal Grand Matron G W K Love led a full officer corps with a public program featuring music, welcomes, addresses and numerous visiting dignitaries from St. Louis Lexington and other towns. Evening sessions included degree demonstrations by Kansas City teams and a memorial service led by Lettle Shade. A full attendee list and future coverage were noted for next weeks paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
Missouri
G. W. K. Love
Victoria Clay-Haley
Lincoln High School
N. C. Crews
Virginia Walden
Jericho
Annie J. Carter
Edmonia Hubbell Brown
Marty Frances Woods
BOD
F. J. Work Music
Lincoln High School Orchestra
Coles, Ricketts, Herriford
Redd
Grand Joshua
Victoria Clay Haley
Mesdames Sutherland
Trice
St. Louis
Allen
Highland
Eva G. Bolden
Anna Horne
M. Williams
Lydie
Fannie Williams
Chillicothe
Maxwell Trip Teases Visit to Columbian Adjourning
Mr and Mrs Wm Maxwell depart July 20 for Columbian to visit their parents and friends for a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Maxwell
Columbian
Concert by young Endeavor members for Allen Chapel revival
A concert to raise funds for fixing the basement of Allen Chapel Church at 10th and Charlotte is planned for Wednesday night July 26 at 8 30. The program features instrumental soloists led by Doris Novel Solosseaeterae Mit Boatner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Allen Chapel Church
10Th
Charlotte
Doris Novel
Boatner
Nuet Mesers Jefferson and Smyles to See Mr Moasey
Marie Woodson performs instrumental solo with piano accompaniment as part of a school concert program featuring student musicians and the visiting artist Mr Moasey. The event highlights local talent and music education in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
Jefferson
Smyles
Mr. Moasey
Maaie Woodson
Priactey
Reception Honoring Bishop H E Parks in St Louis
A brilliant reception in honor of Bishop H E Parks D D was held at St Paul Chapel last Thursday evening. Dr W Sampson Brooks served as master of ceremonies and introduced speakers drawn from prominent city citizens. It was one of the most enjoyable affairs ever held in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
H. E. Parks
D. D
St. Paul Chapel
W. Sampson Brooks
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the Man OF the Hour
R. of P
Carrizal
Charles T. Dorey
New York Times
William Hueston
W. T. Aucel
Pythians
Charles D. Morrie
Pythian Temple
Adama
Prudential Casualty
Agency
Frank Beal
Wyandotte St
Ebenezer
Lincoln Electric Park
Savannah
Ebenezer A. M .E
Church
James Hopper
Collier's Weekly
United Grand Chapter Order OF Eastern Star
James E. J. Smith
Kate Cash
Hattile Eligin
Gertrude Ball
Highsmith
Carrollton
Moppin
Moberly
Dave Allens
McDowell
Hannibal
J. R.A. Crossland
J. H. Sims
M. 0. Ricketts
St. Joseph
L. D. Carter
Johnson
Evans
Vine
Barton
E. 23Rd Street
Annette Harris
Charlotte Davis
Mary Woods
Montgall Avenue
Lettle Shade
Piatteburg
Lucretia Cunningham
Jane Taylor
Theresa Johnson
Sarah A. Smith
Florence Jenkins
M. A. Hedgeman
Emma Fleming
Dertie Morgan
Carrie Tolson
Deleia Gray
M. A. Williamen
Cora Carter
Liberty
Alice O. Jones
Ethel Thomas
Florence Lee
Ursula Hines
Gertrude Graves
Ada Clark
Flora Cloyden
Louisa Hicks
Susan Lytton
Plattsboro
Mattie Young
Lula Ricker
Mattie Colley
Rosa Carter
Katherine Wing
Roberta Bolton
Margaret Nickens
Della Lane
Mary McDonald
Stella Renfro
B. M. Sayles
Columbia
Tia Goins
Louisiana
Susie Dodson
Melrose
Sallie Wiliams
Jas. W
Order of the Eastern Star
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