Glory of 1dth Street as a Center of Black Business
The article extols Afro-American commerce centered on the 1500 and 1600 blocks of Eighteenth Street, calling it the hub of black business and a gateway to city life. It notes shops and services from A. Franklins print shop to Moon’s poultry and a flourishing district that draws traffic from all directions. It highlights the praise foreigners give and the need for local honor toward this economic center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth Street
Stull
Harrison Street
A. Franklin
Moon
Theodore Smith
People's Drug Store
Weaver Floral Company
Chapman Millinery and Hair Culturists
The
Page
Spring Shoes and Stores Shine on 18th Street
The block lists Delmonico cafe, Hub bard Millinery, Stewart & Smith real estate, the League Enterprise, Jones barber shop, Golden cleaning, Santee photography, Palace pharmacy and more. It celebrates local businesses as a community effort on 18th street, urging readers to watch windows for the best spring display at 1507 Fast 18th St, Colored Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmonico Cafe
Hubbard Millinery
Stewart & Smith
The
League Enterprise
Jones
Golden's
Santee’s
Palace Pharmacy
Masonic Temple
Ideal Drug Store
Husting
Kansas City
Eighteenth Street
18Th St
Printer C A Franklin Offers Satisfactory Printing
Drop in at C A Franklin's Print shop at 1 East 18th Street or Troost to see why his work is counted. Bell phone Grand 2988. Ce ae ae aete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Franklin
East 18Th Street
Troost
Grand
Night School closes with diplomas at auditorium program
Kansas City scene recaps the Night School closing night at Ninth and Minnesota Avenue with diplomas awarded to four ladies. Prof J T King praised by Dr J A Patton, and Marquess gave an address. Six hundred pupils enrolled this year and Sumner Night observed with speeches, music, and public exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth
Minnesota Avenue
J. T. King
J. A. Patton
Marquess
Brooks
J. A. Fulton
Jno
W. Jones
Chas. Slaughter
Nat Singletary
Eva P. Washington
the Sun
A. M
N. Clark Smith
Western University
J. R. Ransom
Local residents report multiple illnesses and recoveries
Mr and Mrs W W Penn entertain the Postal Alliance at 3010 Summit Street. Mrs Tennie Johnson at 707 Oakland Avenue is out again after weeks of illness. Mrs Hesate Green of Kansas wins guest of sister Mrs D W White last week. Mrs Andrewd Washington at 122 Lafayette and Mrs Mary Jones at 1240 Barnett slowly recover from recent illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Grant
Hayden
J. Dallas Bowser
Mra. W. W. Penn
Summit Street
Postal Alliance
Tennie Johnson
Oakland Avenue
Hesate Green
Kas
D. W. White
Andrewd Washington
Lafayette
Mary Jones
Barnett
Sermon to Waiters in Kansas City at Allen Chapel
Rev. W. H. Thomas will preach a special sermon to waiters at Allen Chapel Sunday morning. An excellent program accompanies the service, highlighting the event for service staff in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Allen Chapel
W. H. Thomas
D. D
Monster benefit entertainment for Kansas City lodges
On March 24 Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe in Kansas City stage a monster benefit at Lyric Hall to raise funds for the Second Hesment K of P Bani uniform fund. A general committee from each lodge and court manages the event, expected crowd to be record breaking, with tickets at 25 cents from Pythians or Calanthians or by calling L A Knox Grand 1413 or band members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Courts of Calanthe
Kansas City
Lyric Hall
Lydia Avenue
L. A. Knox
Charity dance by Odiya Girls at Lyric Hall Apr 12
The Odiya Girls present a charity dance at Lyric Hall on April 12 with proceeds aiding charity. Tickets are sold by members and at drug stores, and a chance drawing offers a fine leather traveling bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Lyric Hall
Music and Prejudice in New York School Concerts
The Southern Workman quotes a New York Musio School Settlement program that mixed white and black audiences and praised the Negro race. It cites David Hishpham praising an American Negro composer and urging colorblind merit in music, predicting improved race relations through shared culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Musio School
David Hishpham
Harvard Club
Ito
Eminent Negro Jurist Will Speak At Paseo Y M C A
The Hon William Harrison of Oklahoma City will speak at the Paseo Y M C A on Monday evening April 5 1915 under the Sorosie Club for the YMCA Piano Fund. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Tickets are sold at colored drug stores and the YMCA building.
Afro American Aviators' Association Formed in Kansas City
Monday February 22 a group of Negro men in Kansas City Mo organized the Afro American Aviators Association to manufacture aeroplanes for exclusive sale. The C-15 model by inventor Jacob W F Berry will be exhibited soon. Members include Berry president Edwards vice president Gaylor secretary Wheeler advertiser Lewis treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jacob W. F. Berry
Thomas RK. Edwards
Seaman F. Gaylor
L. B. Wheeler
Joe Arthur Lewis
Prominent Minister's Wife Slashed and Beaten at Church
Mrs. L. H. Mills wife of the Highland Avenue Baptist pastor was cut stabbed and severely beaten by another church member a few weeks ago The Sun reports her condition is much improved and rumors say her husband plans to resign as pastor of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H.mills
Highland Avenue Baptist Church
Mills
Attucks School Exhibit Delights Parents and Friends
Misa Maudin Mason at Attucks School hosted an exhibit of pupil work on Friday March 12 from 2w2pm entertaining about 40 parents and friends. Walls displayed sewing drawing writing and paper cutting with sewing praised as unusual for first grade. Guests called the work the best yet and Miss Mason an ideal teacher. A musical program accompanied the event and Miss Mason's room again received the flag this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Maudin Mason
Attucks School
Eraded
First Stade
Doctors List Local Patients With Various Ailments
Dr TC Unthank and other physicians report a long roster of patients including W H Davis of 150 East 1 Mighteenth Street with hemorrhage of brain, Rosw Juck Ben at 1710 East Thirteenth, Ella Stone at 44 Cherry, Lizzie Williams on East Thirteenth, Melvin Coker infant with diphtheria, Elsworth Scott at 4241 East Thirteenth, Irene Duncan at 475 Harrison rear, Mrs Spriggins at Twenty ninth and Brooklyn, and many others across multiple streets and avenues with rheumatism tuberculosis fractures and related conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TC. Unthank
W. H. Davis
Muskogee
Ben
East Thirteenth
Ella Stone
Bradbury
Theo Smith
Lizzie Williams
Melvin Coker
Elsworth Scott
Irene Duncan
Harrison
Mrs. Spriggins
Twenty-ninth
Brooklyn
Masonic Insights By Longdon On Fraternal Writing Revival
In a broad Masonic jurisdiction active unity and purpose depend on suitable medium. Prof Joe E Herriford offers concise concepts guiding words and deeds. The reappearance of Masonic articles in the paper is anticipated by those in fraternal circles and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. V. Longdon
Joe E Herriford
Joe E. Herriford
Nelson C. Crews
Annual Sermon by Immaculators and Queen Esther Court
The Immaculators and Queen Esther Court will present their annual sermon on Easter Sunday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Rev. J. M. H. Smith, G. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Court
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
J. M. H. Smith
G. M
Horrible Murder in City Ends in Tragedy
Albert Rogers shot and killed Mrs. Fannie Johnson at Troost avenue after a long quarrel over a former job. Rogers and his wife were taken into custody as the coroner's inquest began. Mrs. Johnson was removed to Hot Springs Arkansas for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rogers
al Rogers
West
Fannie Johnson
Harvey Johnson
Kansans City Athletic Club
Rogers
Johnson
Johncots
Police Department
Troost Avenue
Courntee’s
Hot Springs
Ark
Buring
Mis souri-Kansas Knights Templar elect officers for 25th anniversary event
The executive committee met in Lawrence Kansas for annual elections and planned a three day tournament and exhibit to mark 25 years of the Missouri Kansas Knights Templar Association. Officers elected were W G Moseley president E J Lee vice president G S Baker secretary H S Smith treasurer James Johnson chaplain R L Sims sergeant at arms. A management committee will be chosen from each commandery to run the fall festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri-Kansas Knights Templar Association
Lawrence
Kas
Kansas City
W. G. Moseley
E. J. Lee
St. Joseph
Baker
Smith
James Johnson
Topeka
R. L. Sims
Reward for information on Richard Ewing and Lavanna Steward
Ten dollars reward for information on the whereabouts of Richard Ewing and Lavanna Steward alias Lavanna Ewing known as Littl Joplin. They are wanted in St. Joseph Missouri. All rooming house people beware. The lady may wear a dus velvet coat with yellow fur on the collar. Reward paid by Chas. T. Phelps at 209 East Second Street St. Joseph Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ewing
Lavanna Steward
Lavanna Ewing
Littl Joplin
St. Joseph, Mo
Chas. T. Phelps
East Second Street
St. Joseph
Ralph Wortham Cleaner and Presser Moves Location
Notice states Ralph Wortham, expert cleaner and presser, now across from the Y M C A where old acquaintances will be glad to meet new ones. Bargains in uncalled for garments offered. Bell phone East 701.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wortham
Gale
Bell Phone
East
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A. Starks
W. Sampson Brooks
St Paul's
A. I M. E. Church
St. Louis
America
Holy Land
Bell Phone East
Brown Clipper Automobile
Hubbel
Kansas City, Kas
Mary Ellen
Grove Street
Davis
Joss
Amanda Hicke
Eighth Street Christian Church
Relief Corpa
Hancock
Ruby
Robert Hill
Freeman Avenue
W. 5S. Scott
Nebraska Avenue
Dan Moore
Michigan Avenue
Mite Missionary Society
G. E. Horsey
Wenty
P. Brown
Lena B. Downs
Haskell Avenue
First Baptist Church
J. M. David
Freeman
F. P. Perry
J. D. Monroe
Mina Bary Eden Bourn
Harry White
Greely Avenue
Dan Carson
New Jersey Avenue
Jane Hill
A. J. Hill
New Orleans
Mary Gundy
Mamie Fieming
Alien Chapel List
Webster Hall
Pythians
Wm. Harrison
Oklahoma
City, Ok
Will
Paseo Y. M.C. A
Sorosie Club
Piano Fund
All Colored Drug Stores
Benefit Entertainment
P. Lodges
Calanthe N.A
K. of P.band
Ric
Lydia Ave
G. W. Green
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
South America
Columbus
M. HW. Lambright
Nonlta Moore
Woodland
Ruben Mitchell
Summit
Mr. Chappelle
East Seventeenth
J. BE. Perry Spots
Mettle Ellis
Gladstone Boulevard
Wm. Monroe
Flora
Lillie Walker
Baby McCampbell
Carrie Burns
East Sixteenth Street
Wm. Dodd
East Thirteenth Street
J. F. Shannon
Maggie Mauping
Lydia
Tyler Jackson
Missouri Avenue
Main Street
Mary Moore
Nash
James Jacques
Holmes
W. H. McDaniels
Tracy
Masonic
Master Masons
Welsom
Grand Waster
Mies
Mamile Allen
Rogers and Wife
Jaiw
Mosely
Missouri
Missouri-Kansas
Knights Templar
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