Negro Soldiers And A Race's Progress In America
A historical reflection traces African Americans from 1619 through emancipation and into modern times, noting early arrivals in Virginia, gradual slavery, and the rise to 11 million strong. It cites Cripus Attucks, then lists 1863 and 1913 economic and educational data, church life, and property values, ending with a call to be industrious and educated to reach greater achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
New York
New Jersey
Abraham Lincoln
Ite
Cripus Attucks
Invitation to visit Sears Roebuck plant in Chicago 1916
Executive letter from Julius Rosenwald extends a special plant tour to delegates of the National Negro Business League convention in Kansas City August 16–19, 1916. Luncheon, guides, and a 90-minute plant visit offered. includes accompanying ladies and designated delegates. A long list of local pledges to the Negro Business League follows, with multiple names and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Julius Rosenwald
Sears, Roebuck and Company Corporation
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Sears, Roebuck & Company
National Negro Business League
Kanaas City
Mssouri
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Fort Huachuca Post Notes Highlight Chaplaincy and Social Events
The Fort Huachuca garrison reports Chaplain and Mrs Prioleau leaving for the 26th U S Infantry in Hawaii on the 22nd ult. A ladies only Physical Culture class staged a post gym exhibition before departure. A lit forum elected officers for three months. Mortality noted with Miss Florence Porter’s aunt died June 1 and funeral June 4 at the post cemetery. Sacred services by Quartermaster Saddler uplifted the post chapel and regimental chaplain duties shifted to Saddler. Children’s Day exercises delighted attendees. The Fort Huachuca Literary Forum debuted with a strong public program at the Post chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Mrs. Prioleau
26Th
U. S. Infantry
Hawaiian Islands
Prioleau
Post Gymnasium
Proof
F. M. Liston
F. Spearman
J. H Williams
A. Chambliss
J. Munns
Ella Hudwell
J.Y. Dendy
G. Boston
Mra. Saddler
Sewall
J. GC. Campbell
C. Haslerly
Wilson
Carter
Grace
Helen Carter
Rowlett
Lamar
Hope and
Howard
5. L. Gross
Florence Porter
Harry Portier
W. H. Marchbanks
Chicago
Post Chapel
J. A. Malone
Spearman
Dendy
Sergeant Saddler
Music feature by Bandmaster A. Jack Thomas
A forthcoming article in the new musical section will profile Bandmaster A Jack Thomas of the Tenth Cavalry Band U S A. The piece promises insights into his leadership, repertoire, and the band’s role in military and public performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jack Thomas
Tenth Cavalry Band
U.S. A
Entertaining National Business League visitors in Kansas City
A call to unite race loving citizens to raise funds for a royal welcome for visiting National Business League delegates. The appeal cites Philadelphia’s 7000 contribution in 1915 and seeks 5000 from Greater Kansas City supporters, inviting donations through J. A. Wilson and offering badges and a souvenir program listing donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Effort
Kansas City
United States
Philadelphia
National Business League
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Business League
J. A. Wilson
West Ninth Street
On to Baltimore for the Colored Club women
In August 1016 a remarkable company of women from a downtrodden group will assemble in Baltimore on the Chesapeake. They are rapidly advancing to take their place among the most highly civilized in two months’ time under one roof in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Club
Rome
Baltimore
Chesapeake
Y M C A Framecards and city notes on camp and rally
Y M C A framecards show many Colored men joining the Billy Sunday campaign. Building improvements advance while subscription payments support the effort. The Paseo Y M C A will host Mr. Cook in Chicago this summer. National Guard and militia mobilization affect Colored men in Illinois. A second overnight hike to North Kansas City drew attention to the city view from the stay site. The summer camp aims to host 50 more participants and promises growth. The NA C W Lith Biennial opens August 6 at Bethel A M E church with notable clubwomen and a Baltimore bound program. The event features a symposium on Woman suffrage and reports from national race uplift groups. Mary B. Talbert will preside at large, praising eleven-state women as she travels. On to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jnst
Bethel A. M. E
Baltimore
Booker T. Washington
Joanna Porter
Chicago
Gertrude Ball
Lexington
D. M. Butler
Mississippi
Norris Clarke
Virginia
B. Smith
Texas
Lizzie A. Fouse
Kentucky
Mattie Hicks
Minnesota
8. W. Layton
Pennylvania
Ethelyn Collins
Ohio
Judith Horton
Oklahomam
C. N. Dage
California
L. C. Bnowden
Anna Jones
Uplife
Mia
Mary B. Talbert
Preaid
Nent
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America
Emmett J. Scott
National Business Men's League
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
Negro Business League
the Sun
C. A. Franklin
East 18Th
Wm. Hopkins
Vine St
F. J. Weaver
E. 18Th
N. C. Crews
J. Dallas Bowser
C. Evans
Taylor Holmes
H. Adkins
L. Amos Knox
McCampbell & Houston
Ila
H. Clayborne
Washington
Solomon Smith
W. W. Payne
Watkin Bros
Lydia Ave
J. H. Simmons
Bessie M. Weaver
RK. D. Wortham
R. L. Hopkins
Vine
L. J. Shelton
Noah Thomas
W. A. Williams
R. D. Jackson
H. K. L. Love
J. B. Bloomfield
Birdie Jackson
A. Owens
Victoria Overall
Woodland
Bivetasis
W. Bacote
Kansas
Eetnisaliideas
Elena
H. Walden
Montgall
Belle Scott
H. Rh. Hradley
Parsons, Kas
Erma Johnson
Aflen Chapel Choir
Lloyd Payne
Payne
Glasgow
Effie Grant
Western Uni
Arthur W. Hardy
the Paseol, M
Ebenezer A, M. E
Ebenezeh A. M. BE
I. M. Warfield
M. Weaver
B. M. Weaver
United Brothers of Friendship
Sisters of the Mysterioga Ten
C. B. F. Hall
East
Eighteenth Street
Missouri
Rifles of the Order
Gideon W. Brown
M. Wenvyer
Malinda Robinson
Mercy Temple
P. M. Dabney
Evta Temple No. 245
Eva L. Moore
M. I. Sweatman
Katherine Harris
M. E. Walker
KR. B. Moten
Mrs. Weaver
B. M Weaver Temple
Princess
Nannie Bunch
Alma Robinson
Mrs. Radford
Julia Houston
Belle Martin
F. E. Laing
Joshua
R. Blackwell
Villa
L. Stevenson
Caleb
Gladys Jones
M. Neal
Mise Griffen
Gitekeeper
McCulley
D. Rivers
East Eighteenth Street
Manonic Fraternity
Allen Chapel
Knights Templars
Scottish Rite Masons
Royal Arch
Knights Templar
K. of P
J. W. Harre
L. Hammett
Bethel Church
N.C. Crewe
W. H. Thomas
D.D
Eugene G. Lacey
Richard Fulbright
Walter &. Dickey
W. G. Mosely
Edw. S. Baker
Royal Arch Masons
Fort Huachuca
Arizona
Fort Husachuen
R. T. Coles
Wm, H. Dawley, JR
Billy
Apice
4. O. Cook
The
Paseo ¥. M. C.A
National Guard
Ilinois
Gaston Graham
Association
St.llinois
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