Jim Crow train incident in Chickasha Oklahoma
Lieut Charles Tribbett, a Negro from Connecticut serving with the 865th Infantry National Army, was arrested after refusing to ride in the Jim Crow car on a Frisco train. He was removed and fined $5 in Chickasha Oklahoma on March 4 for violating state Jim Crow laws while en route to Fort Sill.
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Chickarha
Charles Tribbett
865Th Infantry
National Army
Tribbett
Connecticut
Fort Sill
Race Representation and Racial Tensions in Kansas City
A call to elect a Black alderman and secure race representation in city government is linked with broader protest against misrepresentation and systemic racism. The piece condemns lynching, cites Roosevelt and Dallas Express commentary, and notes a marriage announcement and rising anti-Black violence in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Mrs Willis Bitten by Brindle Bull Dog on Highland Avenue
Mrs. D. A. Willis, wife of a prominent real estate dealer, was severely bitten Tuesday evening when a brindle bulldog knocked her to the pavement. She suffered a lacerated hand and arm as bystanders aided her. Dr. D. M. Miller and nurse Miss Laura Brown treated her injuries. Authorities ordered the dog killed. a possible damage suit against the owners may follow.
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D. A. Willis
Highland Avenue
D. M. Miller
Laura Brown
Mass Meeting for Colored Children’s Improvement Association Held
The mass meeting is moved to the 17th at Lincoln High School at 3 p m. All members and friends should attend and bring neighbors. The goal is to secure suitable homes for neglected and wayward boys and girls.
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The
Colored Children's Improvement Association
Lincoln High School
Twenty third Anniversary Celebration at Second Baptist
The twenty third anniversary of Rev. 8. W. Racote, pastor of the Second Baptist Church at 10th and Charlotte, will be observed Sunday March 10 with a morning sermon by Rev. D. A. Holmes of Metropolitan Temple and a 3 p.m. program by the U B F and S M T groups led by Dr. J. H. Williams. Special music features an augmented choir and the famous U B P choir. Everyone is invited.
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G. M
Missouri
Open Air School For Negro Children At Lincoln Ward
Open Air School for Negro children opened at Lincoln Ward School on September 10, 1917 under the Anti-Tuberculosis Society. President Walter Root led the effort with Prof. J B Herriford Miss Grace White Miss Beatrice Sydnor and Dr T C Brown assisting. Children ages 8 to 14 attend. the project emphasizes non tubercular open air learning and relies on active leadership.
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Lincoln Ward School
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Walter Root
J. B. Herriford
Grace White
Misa Beatrice Sydnor
T. C. Brown
Lincoln School
Negroes Back on the Job at Hotel Baltimore
The Hotel Baltimore resumed all American wait staff with Negroes back on duty after a white waiter strike. Breakfast and lunch service were disrupted, but by night the dining rooms showed rhythmic, urbane service as Negro workers filled positions previously held by white staff.
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Hotel
Baltimore
Congress of Nations
Newhart
War work and relief efforts dominate Lincoln High notes
Prof H O Cook takes indefinite leave for MCA war work at Camp Grant. Dr Theo Smith expands drug business with Dr Drew added to staff. Supplies for underfed children and a large sympathy support parade reach Hotel Baltimore as efforts to enroll more youngsters continue amid space limits.
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H. O. Cook
Lincoln High School
M.C. A
Camp Grant
Cook
Home Care Routine for Children in Early 20th Century
The text outlines regular care for children including weighing and measuring twice a month, showers installed with a registered nurse daily, a physician visiting thrice weekly, and bathing and feeding schedules at 10 am and 2 pm. Students receive breathing exercise instructions and teachers visit homes to leave care instructions when needed.
Woman Wins Breach of Promise Suit in Illinois Case
Mise Blake Lewis once of Kansas City Missouri a manicurist at Mecca Barber Shop won a breach of promise suit. Trial before Judge Bowles then Judge Baldwin with a jury verdict for $2250 in damages. Attorneys Ellis and Weatbrooks 3000 South State Street. Defendant a white man. Houston Shelton made a business trip to Oklahoma City.
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Mise Blake Lewis
Kansas City
Mecca
Bowles
Baldwin
Miss Lewin
Ellis & Weatbrooks
South State Street
Chicago
Wage increase sparks hotel strike riot call
Striking workers recently secured a wage rise as crowds gathered around hotels. A riot call brought four police squads to the scene to restore order and control the disturbance.
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Derstood
Policy Holder Notice From Clover Leaf Changes Address
A policy holder notice states that until further notice the speaker will be located at 1507 East 18th Street. The message is signed by F. C. James of District Mer Bell East 2760 and addresses Clover Leaf policy holders.
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Cuntil
East 18Th St
F.C. James
Dist
Mer
Bell East
Negro band offers Topeka unit to Army
Topeka March 1 George Washington Jackson a Negro bandmaster offers his entire band with men uniforms and instruments to the War Department. He proposes the band accompany the Three Hundred and First stevedore regiment. He says the boys will make music that will help the stevedores hustle but the offer has not been accepted.
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Topeka
George Washington Jackson
War Department
Cornbread Victory Echoed in Food Themed Rally Message
A brief cultural note celebrates choosing cornbread over wheat bread as a symbolic victory for a cause, urging readers to view dietary preference as a contribution to a larger struggle and community effort.
Pickets Allowed to Stay as Crowd Moves Peacefully
The crowd dispersed with a few pickets remaining under police watch. Demonstrators carried banners and cheered while moving. no riot, injuries, or arrests occurred amid substantial turnout and excitement.
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Norge
Erresta
Paid in Full Subscriptions for Wheatley Provident Hospital Drive
A long list confirms payments by numerous individuals and firms toward remodeling at 1826 Forest Avenue. Subscriptions range from full amounts to smaller sums as the hospital board hopes for swift completion and a June dedication program with city churches, clubs, and fraternal groups participating.
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Wheatley- Provident Hospital Fund
Wheatley-Provident Hospital Committee
Forest Avenue
Hospital Board
Prichard Court No 3 Jericho Ladies Entertain Friday
Prichard Court No 3 Heroines of Jericho present an entertainment at Lyric Hall on Friday March 1 with admission…
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Lyric Hall
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