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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
1
A Kansas City note questions nonresident pleas against appointing a Lincoln High principal. Residents and school patrons, upset by a few self appointed critics, argue for local credentials and insist on a gymnasium and vocational school for Negro youth.
The Sun defends Wm. H. Dawley for Lincoln High School principal, praising his fifteen years of service and urging Kansas City Negro voters to support his appointment. It argues for home talent over outsiders and condemns prejudice and disruption from opponents. It emphasizes Dawley’s character, taxpaying status, and community impact.
A Kansas City event notes the unanimous election of Rev. Wm. H. Peck D D as delegate to the next General Conference by his Southwest Missouri Conference brethren. Esther-day services were held by eight chapters of Kansas City order Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple on June 4 with George W. K. Love as master of ceremonies.
A reader seeks contact for Mattie Clay also known as Mattie Anderson. Send address details to 1304 Michigan Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, with payment of 25 to the informant. No questions asked.
Mrs Josie Wickliffe formerly of this city died suddenly at her Hutchinson Kansas home on Tuesday and was buried Thursday. The death shocked many friends here with only Mrs Lillian Lavington Lewis, a lifelong friend, attending the funeral from this city.
In loving remembrance of our deceased mother and grandmother who died in Chillicothe Missouri June 9 1914. Through pain she smiled a heavenly smile and when the angel called her home she smiled farewell to earth Heaven retaineth now our treasure Earth the lonely casket keeps. Mrs Mary Sochumache John B. Peniston Children Mrs Lillip Weaster Mrs Nelle E Howard Grandchildren
A historical poem memorializes Roscoe C Jamison as ambassador and hero, praising leadership against oppression and slavery, and urging Negro youth to draw courage from his example in Georgia’s hills and beyond. It lauds his efforts to uplift Black Americans and the church, with references to religious and political figures and events.
The poem presents Old Winter as a venerable, commanding figure who extols cold truth and the life-giving yet harsh power of winter. He claims strength, wisdom, and the cleansing effects of frost, contrasting with youth and heat. The quartet of seasons joins in, voicing a final chorus praising God as all.
Mr. Billy King purchases the Criterion Theatre and will supervise all operations. The venue will feature new employees furnishings fixtures scenery while maintaining the high class, popular bills that have drawn crowds. Location remains 18th and Highland Avenue.
Sunday marks the third anniversary of Home Day with a call to wear a red carnation in honor of home. Attend a home sermon at a church and place flowers in church windows for those who have broken the circle.
George W Golden, a busy and successful tailor on Eighteenth Street, has built a large patronage. He can employ about six skilled workers, reflecting his thriving business and leadership in the trade.
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