Grand Opening Panama Theatre and Love's Theatre
The notice proclaims a grand Panama Theatre opening on Saturday June 7 featuring Mary Pickford at Love's Theatre on Sunday and Monday. A racial equity effort details Paseo Bath House transfer to Kansas City's Negro community, with letters between Dr William J Thompkins Alderman Scannell and park officials confirming the handover. A Lincoln High School exhibition at Convention Hall showcases military calisthenics, fashion and dance with praise for the school and staff. Topeka awards Merit Certificates to colored men for success in mechanical arts and farming.
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Panama Theatre
Mary Pickford
Love’s Theatre
William J Thompking
Park Hound
Bath House
Alderman Scannell
Wm. J. Thompkins
City Hospital
Park Board
Paseo
Nore
W. J. Scannell
J. R. Williams
Lincoln High School
Convention Hall
Kansas City
Nelson C. ©Rews
J. R. E. Lee
Topeka
Kas
Industrial Institute
Ife
W. W. Buckner
John W. Rogers
Ottawa
H. W. Bell
Oskaloosa
Grand Court Heroines of Jericho session held in St Louis
The Grand Court Heroines of Jericho held its annual session in St Louis last week with attendees reporting an enjoyable time. Eva Bolden of St Louis was elected Most Ancient Grand Matron and T G Campbell of Kansas City was named Grand Joshua. A full account will appear next week.
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Grand Court
Jericho
St. Louis
Eva Bolden
T. G. McCampbell
Kansas City
Grand Joshua
Medical Association Meets Pan Missouri Session in City
The Pan Missouri Medical Association convenes in the city June 10 to 12 with morning clinicals at Old City Hospital and Wheatley Provident Hospital. Afternoon papers in the Paseo Y M C A gymnasium. Hosted by the Kantas Medical Society, events include a public reception, a dance at Armory Hall, an auto ride to Swope Park, and a banquet at the Paseo Y M C A. Dr. Daniel Williams of Chicago will be a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paseo Y. M
Pan-Middourf Medical Association
Old City Hospital
Wheatley Provident Hospital
Forest Avenue
Paseol
Kantas Medical Society
Pan-Missouri Medical Association
Clinton
Paseo Y. M. C. A
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Kansas City Medical Society
Lyric Hall
Daniel Williams
Chicago
T. C. Chapman
D.D.S
C. A. Murray Kane
Franklin Radford
Royaldegree event decor and honors in Grand Temple
Elegant hall decorated with rugs lace curtains and flowers as Kings and Masters in evening gowns attend. Lyons and Beaty orchestra with Miss May William at piano and Professor Tellis on violin. Guest of honor Mrs Annie EB Floyd, Second Grand Trustee, portrayed the King from cradle to throne.
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B. FY
Lyons and Beaty
May William
Professor Tellis
Annie EB. Floyd
Grand Temple
Oradle
Lyons
M. E. Walker
S.K
Grand R. H
Maggie Hopson
Monsanna
Davis
William Sanders
J. A. Lyons
Charles Byrus
H. Claybrooks
L. M. Bates
M.E
R. H
Sgt Warren A Brown Dies in Chicago at 27
Sgt Warren A Brown born Kansas City Mo July 1801 died in Chicago Friday May 16 1919 at 6 45 PM aged 27 years 10 months and 8 days eldest of three children of Alongs P Brown and Ella Brown married to Vera Owens eight years ago joined St Stephens Baptist Church January later served as Sergeant of the Motor Transport Headquarters Company over there brother Alonzo P Crown drafted into overseas service Warren enlisted to be near his brother but was not sent overseas his death noted with religious reflections and a memorial verse describing his life and death
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Warren Alexander Brown
Kansas City
Chicago
Warren
Alongs P
Ella Brown
Vera Owens
Owens
St. Stephens Baptist Church
Alonzo P. Crown
Sith Pioneer Infantry Band
Motor Transport Headquarters Company
Sgt. Brown
Jesus
Zion
New Jerusalem
Warren Aa
Firend
Lincoln Institute Commencement Highlights and Local News
The Forty seventh annual Lincoln Institute commencement ran May 24 to June 1 with strong attendance and praise for President Clement Richard. In Arenham, Texas a Victory Bond drive saw Washington Dillard purchase 5000 in bonds, bringing his Liberty holdings to 12500 and urging others to invest. Mrs G L Tyler recovers from six weeks illness and smiles to friends, while Mrs William Green and Mrs Ousley visit Utlea and Chillicothe for Decoration Day.
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Lincoln Institute
Clement Richard, Son
Associated Negro Press
Arenham
Tex
Washington Dillard
Washington County
Mla
William Green
Ousley
Utlea
Chillicothe, Mo
Lincoln High School Commencement Week Events Summary
Lincoln High School hosts a series of commencement week events from Friday June 6 to Friday June 13. Programs include the annual sermon at Allen Chapel led by Dr. William H Thomas, a senior play Mid-Summer Night's Dream, an oratorical contest by J. W. Perry, alumni play and reception, Senior Class Day on the lawn, and a free-admission commencement at Convention Hall. Students, teachers, and alumni will participate, with performances in Lincoln High School Auditorium and Theatre Yeh and Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Juunior Mlay
William H Thomas
Allen Chapel
A. M. E. Church
Weloek
Iawn
Convention Hall
Soldier Sgt Brown Dies After Courageous Final Words
Listed first in Christs army, Sgt Brown faced death with faith and song. He urged his mother and wife to keep God with them always, then sang Lord Have Mercy and God Will Take Care of You. As seven edged closer, he passed peacefully, leaving family traveling from Mt Richard and Chicago to share his last goodbye.
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Christs Army
Sgt. Brown
Chicago
Brown
Mt. Richard
France
Big Bedelde Ag Fext
Commencement Exercises for Gen em Hospital Nurses
The Senior Clans of the Gen em Hospital Colored Division Training School will hold commencement exercises Monday at 8 30 pm at the Paseo Y M C A. President Clement and Dr Dan Williams will deliver addresses. On Sunday June 8 Rev W H Thomas will deliver the Eneva wurkte sermon.
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Genem! Hospital
Colored Division
Paseo Y. MC. A
Clement
Dan Williams Willeeliver
W. H. Thomas
In Memoriam Thelma Hurt One Year Gone
In remembrance of Thelma Hurt who died June 4, 1918. We loved her in life and still love her in death. We think of her often and wish she were here. God took her home to be a wife and mother to those who cared for her. Memoriam note from Mrs. L Walker and family.
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Thelma Hurt
L. Walker
Mia
Mamie Wright
Mr. Lee Wright
Francis Finley
Campaign Fund Drive Seeks More Pledges and Workers
Campaign funds steadily rise but $12 short of goal. The mostly faithful pledge and recruit more women to collect overdue pledges. The Seventh grade and Miss Lavett hosted a program at Doughesa School with recitations and music. Blue Triangle League and YWCA groups push girl education and city surveys. Bundy defense fund gains subscriptions. Canvass teams organized to raise support and publicize pledges.
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Precare
Leroy M. Bondy
Campilen
The
Kansas City Sun
Alberta S. Col Nhs
Chirge
Plue
Kanena City
Nepro
Dr. Bundy
Kansas City
Bundy
Cail
St. Stephen's Baptist Church
Ccc Shoolin Linge Lodge
A. F
As Mewes Aneses Eeeeeseens
St. Stephen’s Lodge
U. Bof
W. J. Thompkins
C. Chapman
J. EK. Dibble
Ccc
C. Hy. Agwinn
Kansis
Tom
Fitiontom
al Gymteaim
Fackson
T. C. Unthank
Calloway
Perry Wuicccecnccuse
G. W. Brown
Jas
Baker ccc Cou
Brent Andrews
AL Campbell
Peat Sailviss
Jagkaom
William Trownm
Allan Meangs
Harwell
William Warshum
Heceesseadenseds i
A. McWilliams
T. G. McCampbell
W. H. Brown
J. W. Brown
J Silas Harris Appointed to United States Senate
Just as we go to press, news arrives of J Silas Harris being named to a key position in the United States Senate. Senator Selden P Spencer is credited for recognizing this educator and scholar.
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J. Silas Harris
United States Senate
Selden P. Spencer
Gratitude for Supporters of Peace Congress at Allen Chapel
A note thanks the multitude of friends who generously contributed to the Peace Congress at Allen Chapel. Space cannot list all names, but gratitude is extended to everyone who helped.
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Allen Chapel
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PALEO
Wm. J. Scannell
City
Mr. Scannell
William J. Thompkins
General Hospital
Avery
Company A
Lincoln High
Grand Court H. OF
Medical Association Meets
Sopha Lyons
MR. Forest Struman M
J. R. E. See
West
YY. W. CG. A. Notes
Blue Triangle League
Seekers Club
Dpoughsesa School
Betelle Lavett
Qusto
Libe
Ming Tata Rimore
Mise Lovett
Girl
W. CA
Josephine Martin
Batelle Lovett
Neosha Venerable
Lela Elmore
Katie White
Hazel Hickam
Judith Syms
Frances Hayes
Ceatrice Martin
Goldie Cunningham
Josephine Yates
Maud Hudgins
Ethelyn Wilson
Anita Hunakell
Percy Lee
Eit
ATL
Rive Triangle League
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
Countee
Y. W
Mort Hoawilnl
Taraar
Ida Heokasam
J. Rh. B. Lee
Mane Belcher
Mies Harriett BE. Vance
Central Association
Kongas City
San Francisco
China
Miss Vance
War Work Council
Bundy Fund Growing
Bundy Defense Fund
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