Within the Law at Criterion Theater Shines for Colored Players
The Criterion Theater extends the run of Within the Law featuring Mary Turner and Gilder in a vivid tale of economic conflict and crime. Julie McIntosh excels as Mary while Billy King headlines as Gilder, with Howard Kelly Inspector Burke and Aggie Lynch delivering powerful turns in a dramatized study of justice and revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilder
Mary
Mary Turner
Glader
Mins McIntosh
Jean
Mery
Mr. Gilder
Billy" King
Aggie
Underworld
Inspector Burke
Gletttan
Helen Travis West
Cassidy
Voico
Notable Negro Theatre Praise for King Company
A letter from G. A. Page lauds Mr and Mrs Billy King and their company for a stirring audience performance of a melodrama. The writer commends the ensemble’s emotional portrayal and climactic handling, urging all Negro actors to strive for respect in theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy King & Company
Postmaster Linked to Job Proposal From Kansas City Woman
A Kansas City woman writes a bold request seeking a housekeeping post with a widower or bachelor, up to 200 miles from rail, claiming businesslike intent. Postmaster Gillis acknowledges the letter and says he must pass it along, while readers from Butte express dismay at the audacious appeal and the letter’s blunt tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillis
Kangay City
Hilda Moore
Sixth St
Kanena City
Hutte Daily Globe
Butte
Kansas City
Butte, Mont
Tickets to Leavenworth Excursion June 26 1915
Notice details a U B F and G MT Kansas organized trip to Leavenworth Kansas on Saturday June 26 1915. Cars depart 4th and Minnesota Kansas City Kansas at 10 am noon 3 pm and 7 pm with a Wal ington Drill Corps exhibition and other amusements. Fare 60 cents for round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kansas
Dickerson Park
Minnesota
Kansas City
Kannae
Walington Drill Corps
U. B F
Rowad
G. MT. of Kansas
John Marie Rout and Infant Son Return to Kansas City
One of our popular young matrons, John Marie Rout, recently returned from Dayton with her handsome infant son. They are the talk of Greater Kansas City and are sought by those who have seen them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Baby Rout
Kansas City
Lavish Reception for Mrs Lillian Savington Lewis
A party of ladies hosted a grand reception and dance at the Armory Hall in Kansas City in honor of Mrs Lillian Savington Lewis now of Prince Rupert. About 178 guests in full dress enjoyed music and dancing until 1:00 am, with punch served on a Battenberg cloth table, and guests praised the hospitality and charm of Kansas City society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Jas, Perkins
Luther Gregis
Dallas Foster
Cleve Penn
Lessie Penn
Mise Vye
Lillian Savington Lewis
Prince Rupert
Armory Hall
Kansas City
Tica
Masonic Celebration Set for St John’s Day Parade
Eleven Masonic Jorges two Commanderies two chapters consistory Shrine and thirty three degree Masons eight courts H of J eight chapters BD S Daughters of Twit Ladies of the Golden Circle and Past Matrons Council will celebrate St John’s Day Sunday June 27 at Second Baptist church. A real program and the greatest parade ever witnessed in Kansas City will be given. Every Mason is expected to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. of J
Daughters of Twit
Ladies of the Golden Circle
Second Baptist Church
Kansas City
Camp Inspiration delays Linwood Linwood boys camp start
Continuous rain delays pitching the boys camp at Linwood Kansas. Camp Inspiration is the chosen name for the camp. Musicians in the building and new vocal and instrumental members suggest an upcoming orchestra and glee club for the season. The orchestra has already given several cafeteria concerts. Prominent visitors have stayed in the dormitories, including Prof I Wells Younge, Dean of the Agricultural and Mechanical College Normal Alabama. Dr G F E Horsey, a leading Kansas City physician, will discuss Individuality in Religion at the men's meeting on Sunday at 3 20 o clock June 20. All men are welcome to hear the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood, Kine
I. Wells Younge
Agricultural and Mechanical College Normal
Alabama
G. FE. Horsey
Horsey
Kongas City
Kas
Western University
Kansas City Sun
Sun
The
Ezekiel
Lincoln Institute Commencement Impresses Graduates
The Lincoln Institute held an impressive commencement with President F. Allen delivering a scholarly, masterful address regarded as eloquent and outstanding by all attendees. The Sun extends best wishes to President Allen and the Lincoln Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Institute
F. Allen
Sun
President Allen
Garrison Field House Notes on Piano Donations
Piano donations since April 1 total four gifts. Kensington Art Club contributed $5.00. Additional donors not listed. notes reflect small, ongoing contributions to the field house piano fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison Field House
Kensington Art Club
Emanuel Drill Corps Fund Total Report
The Emanuel Drill Corps contributions totaled 13.55 dollars with Maggie Hopson Callie Williams Zola Pigeon Maceo Williams and Victoria Newsom each contributing one dollar and others listed contributing 3.55 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel
Maggie Hopson
Callie Williams
Zola Pigeon
Maceo Williams
Victoria Newsom
Campaign to aid Girls' Home ends with rally at Bailey home
The campaign in the interest of the Girls' Home will close Tuesday June 29 with a rally at Mrs Bailey's residence 1009 Agnes avenue where all reports will be heard. All workers should be ready to report. Mrs L A McCampbrell president. Mrs John M Dugan of Chicago is visiting her sister Mrs W C Fisher of Rosedale Kas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Agnes Avenue
L. A. McCampbrell
John M. Dugan
Chicago, Il
Mra. W. C. Fishler
Rosedale, Kas
Murder of Josie Wickliffe shocks Hutchinson
A brutal killing occurred Tuesday at 1 15 PM at 492 North Main Street when Bert Bell shot and killed Mrs Josephine Wickliffe wife of Riley Wickliffe as she tried to escape. Bell confessed saying he killed her but could not explain why. Funeral services were held for Mrs Wickliffe with large attendance and prayers. The Hutchinson Blade reports community reactions and related notices from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Hutchinson
Bert Bell
Josephine Wiceliffe
Bell
Mrs. Wickeliffe
The
Blade
Josephine Wickcliffe
Ramey
Great Bend
Christ
Second Baptist Church
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Edna May Jefferson
Corinne Bettis Smith
Wickeliffe
Rev WM H Peck D D to Lead Quarter Meeting at Allen Chapel
The popular presiding elder of the Southwest Missouri Conference will conduct the quarterly meeting at Allen Chapel tomorrow and will preach both morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historic Alien Chapel
Tenth and
Charlotte Streets
William H. Thomas
D. D
Southwest Missouri Conference
Allen Chapel
Sojourner Truth Court No 35 Elects Officers in Kansas City
In Castlehall Kansas City at 2730 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, Sojourner Truth Court No 35 welcomed Sister B. T. Buckner G W A of Missouri. Elections for the ensuing term were held by unanimous ballot with M A Kirkpatrick as W C and multiple named officers. Sister Buckner departed after an auto ride to view principal streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlehall
18Th
Troost Avenue
B. T. Buckner
Missouri
Victory Court
Bertha T. Buckner
Enterprise
Zenith
Ruth
Kaw
M.A. Kirkpatrick
W. C
Ida Grant
W. Inspectrix
M. Plummer
W. Inspector
Nina Brown
R. D
Nettle Milligan
R. A
Belle Woods
Dep
R. Sprawlings
Viney Reed
8. C
Hattie Adams
J. D
Lucille Grant
Mab
Country Produce at Country Prices Ad
The B. and B. Commission Co advertises reduced prices for the working man with dressed poultry free eggs fish feed and poultry grain at 1208 East 18th Street. Prices valid Friday Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East 18Th Street
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Theo. Smith
Criterion Theatre
Billy King’s Stock Co
Kansas Citions
By Chas. A. Starks
Criterion Theater
Jack Johnson
Hattie McIntosh
Billy” King
Lillian Brown
Miss Brown
Claybourne Jones
Detective Cassidy
Mise
Gertrude Sandera
Maud Frisby
Helen Morris
Smithson
Floorwalker
Frank Delyous
Hirch
Kang
Eddie Griggs
Archie Jones
Criterion
Joe Carson
Dilly Dement
Joe
Maury Turner
G. A. Page
John Marie
Fraternity Hall
E. J. Hawkins
G. M
N. C. Crews
Dorsey Green
Oddfellows
S. H. Thompson
G. C
Rey
Geo, McNeill
T. B. Watkins
A. W. Lloyd
Eastern Star Chapter
Bonner Springs Oar
Josie Wickliffe
Wm. Smith
Angus
Texas
Galveston
Benj. V. Langdon
WM. H. Peck
WM. H. Thomas
Wilberforce University
Masonic Fraternity
Sojourner Truth Court NO
C. C
B. & B. Commission CO
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