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Kansas City Sun

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

4

City St Officer Under Act of March 4 187a Charged

Fragmentary OCR notes show a city street officer referenced under a March act with unclear details. Mentions subscription rates and an advertising rate per inch, but lacks full context or names.

Kansas City Churches Directory Fragment Mini listing

Directory style listing of numerous churches in Kansas City Kansas including Baptist M E and A M E churches with cross streets such as 19th and Char, 10th and Ave, 11th and on, and others across districts like Centrop Valley Ave and Independence Avenue. Contains many church names and street intersections for reference.

Bethe Mrch Flora Stephen J Aption Urch M. E Charaie Cuaget A. M. EB Eee Ave Kanens Ebeneser A. M. E Armuntine P. E Ith Vine Gt Ioe Valley Baptist Church Wood- Monica's Catholic Lydia Coming Star Baptist Vine Man ‘Avenue Baptist Church Ntropolia A. M. B Centrop- Sealand Avery Yeeney Taeay Roundtop People's Alm Genesee Racy Avenue EU Baptist Church Charlotte Mat Green Baptist Lat Bt Baptist Sth Washington Baptist Bath M Water and Broward Spacenat Valley Baptist Church Rosedale Oakland Coe Misalo Oery Park Kan Pearce Stewart Second Baptist Church Hth Wesley Chapel St Paul Zion Ogee Bethel Mt Zion

Editorials on city life and reform in a 1910s paper

Our editorial column rails at local speakers for declamatory excess and warns against citybed habits for rural youths. It lauds Wheatley Provident House committee for frugality, mocks rival bandleaders, notes Rep Jackson’s defense of anti Negro film bill, condemns policy shops as illegal gambling and robbery, and urges effective enforcement to curb street gambling and public dissipation.

Illinois Jackson

Kansas City Spirit Drives Voted Expenditures

The article praises the Kansas City spirit guiding how funds were allocated for various purposes, urging that the vigor continue to shape future budgets and public works.

Florida Senate panel opposes disbarment bill for lawyers

From Tampa May 16 the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee reported unfavorably on a bill to disbar all colored lawyers in the state. The lower house had passed the measure by a large majority, but time expected the Senate to support the committee’s stance and kill the bill.

Tampa Florida Senate Judiciary Committee Senate

Garrison School Calendar For The Closing Week

The calendar lists events from Tuesday June 8 to Wednesday June 9. Seventh grade graduation at Lincoln High School at 8:00 p m. On Wednesday nine to ten forty display of work for all grades and manual training with domestic service. Gym exercises in the Garrison Field House. Luncheon served 12:00 to 1:30 for patrons and friends. Playground activities and gym work follow.

Lincoln High School

Wheatley Provident Hospital graduates at Allen Chapel

The Wheatley Provident Hospital held its annual graduation exercise Monday evening at Allen Chapel. The program featured Lincoln and Garrison school choruses, a vocal quartet by Prof. F J Work, and soloist Miss Elsa Nie. Dr Wm J Thompkins delivered the address, Mayor J H Young presented the diploma to Miss Jessie Wooten, and Miss Nellie A Palmer awarded the gold class pin. Prof Joe E Herriford presided.

Allen Chapel Wheatley Provident Hospital Lincoln Garrison F. J. Work Leon Hlerrford Elsa Nie Wm. J. Thompkins J. H. Young Boley Oklo Jessie Wooten Nellie A. Palmer Joe E. Herriford

Local church notes and upcoming events in Joplin

Rev Debord heads to St Joseph Sunday to bring his family here while Catherine C is in town for lectures. Rev J A Robinson of Handy Chapel preaches to a crowded house. Unity Baptist reports a fine Sunday School led by Supt M Lowe. Mine Fern Breedlove plans a Los Angeles summer. Susie Glover visits Joe Smith. August 4 Lakeside Park hosts a big event for colored people. Joplin High grads include Eugene Stuart Walter Reed Flora Hamilton Dora Keyes. Trinity Choir to perform Friday night June 14 with Joe Washington Lula Montgomery Lillie Moore and James Miller in a quartette.

Debord St. Joseph Catherine C., Johnson New York J. A. Robinson Handy Chapel Unity Baptist Church M. Lowe Fern Breedlove Los Angeles California Susie Glover Joe Smith Sundey Lakeside Park Joplin High School Eugene Stuart Walter Reed Flora Hamilton Dora Keyes Trinity Choir Joe Washington Lula Montgomery Lillie Moore James Miller

The Sun Encourages Kansas City Students in Education

The Sun extends best wishes to Kansas City boys and girls as they finish their work next week. It praises persistence amid hardships, links education to character, usefulness, and good citizenship, and emphasizes education as more than a mere smattering of books.

Kansas City

Bonds Carry in City Vote for Colored Citizens

In Kansas City the bond propositions carried by an overwhelming white majority while the best elements of the colored community quietly campaigned for passage. Negro workers labored with no expectation of reward beyond shared opportunity in the resulting improvements and benefits.

Kansan

Some blunt maxims from a troubled city

A collection of pointed observations about moral failings and social tensions. The speaker notes vice in marriages, policing, business ethics, racial stereotypes and local behavior, criticizing neglectful windows and a reportedly scandalous young woman while urging restraint and accountability. The tone is moralizing and caustic, reflecting community frustrations.

Western Universitys 19th commencement exercises

The 19th annual commencement at Western University opened May 20 with a band concert under Capt. N. Clark Smith. Despite rain the program impressed. Alma Bass and Ruth Adams gave a fine graduating recital. The Theological department led by Dean Vaughan delivered standout exercises. Rev J C Anderson preached a masterly baccalaureate sermon. Prof Frank Williams was to speak but could not attend. Dr Kealing spoke to a large audience. Monday featured chess night and senior play, praised as the best yet. Eva Jessie won the oratorical contest on June 1. the New State Board met and elected Bishop Parks president. The university board named Bishop Park president and Rev W H Thomas secretary. treasurer J R Ransom reported assets of 75,686.00 and total liabilities 10,66.00. Demonstrations highlighted domestic science, sewing, carpentry, engineering, blacksmithing, printing, tailoring, agronomy, laundry, commercial work. Thursday’s commencement drew a large audience. Ross delivered the graduating address.

Western University N. Clark Smith Capt. Smith Thurelay Alma Bass Ruth Adams Theological Department E. R. Vaughan J. C. Anderson D.D Quinn Chapel Chicago Ill Frank Williams Sumner High School St. Louis Kealing Prof. Williams University Bleahop Park Tte W. H. Thomas Allen Chapel J. R. Ransom Trea Ner Etta Kelly Jessie McWilliams Mattie Beasley Lillian Lewis Myrtle Fields Mable Harbert Ethel Slappy Geo. Johnson Robert Willis Rupert Franklin Harvey Duckett Solomon Johnson Sylvester Quinn Preston Smith Forest Pitman Roy Garrett Purcel Baugh Jas. Manly Lee Reed Otis Oliver Charlemae Hill Casper Garrard Jackson White Stewart Halk Arthur Wiliams Misses M. Brown R. Seymour Goodwin E. Brinson J. Rollins

Leavenworth Trip With U B F and S M T Voted

Come and go with us to Leavenworth Kansas on Saturday June 12 1915. Departures from 4th and Minnesota Kansas City Kansas at 10 AM 12 PM 3 PM and 7 PM. Exhibition drill by Watmington Drill Corps of U B F and other amusements. Round trip 60 cents. The fair is presented for Kansas by U B F and S M T.

Leavenworth Kansas Dickerson Park Minnesota Kansas City Wat- Mngton Drill Corps Madam Walker Theo Smith Smith's Drug Store Bell Phone

Lincoln Institute Closing Exercises and Baccalaureate Sermon

The closing exercises ran from June 1 to June 10 with a bac calaureate sermon preached by Bishop H. B. Parks on June 6 and religious services by Rev. H. B. Shaw. The Tuesday address was given by Miss Lucy C. Laney of Augusta Georgia and the Thursday program included a 7:30 p.m. commencement exercises.

Lincoln Institute H. B. Parks H. B. Shaw Misa Lucy C. Laney Augusta

Trial at Hast 18th Street in 1912 case

A 1912 case unfolds at Hast 18th Street with a trial occurring this week. Details describe proceedings, location, and involved parties in a local legal matter.

H. Calloway Delaware Bell Phone W. C. Hueston Geo. T. Wassom Walnut Street C. Bruce Santee the Fact East 18Th St Bell

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