Withdraw, Mr Knox Don t Cut Dont Slash Race Ward Race Candidate Debate
A heated call urges the election of a Black alderman in the Eighth Ward while denouncing L A Knox s campaign and a Democratic tactic. The piece warns Knox risks alienating Black voters and facing collective backlash if he withdraws or persists, urging a constructive path over destructive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
Hueston
Democratic Party
L. A. Knox
Knox
Houston
Mr. Knox
Principal Lee Appointed President of Lincoln Institute
Prof J R E B Lee, chosen by Lincoln Institute Board of Regents to the presidency, excites pride and sadness in the community as the High School loses a valued educator. Lee's energy and leadership are seen as boosting Negro education, with Lincoln Institute poised to become a leading institution. Mrs Randolph Wisdom joins her husband at Camp Dodge with Y M C A duties as he heads to France. Big feet, soldier gets discharge. Ivey Cleveland of 165th depot brigade leaves Camp Travis with an honorable discharge after enduring oversized boots and the famed largest feet on the parade ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. EB. Lee
Board of Regents of
Lincoln Institute
Lee
the Sun
J. R. BE. Lee
Randolph Wisdom
Highland Avenue
Camp Dodge
France
Ivey Cleveland
165Th
Travis
Brazox
Camp Travis
Cleveland
Joey
Women endorse Henry N Biss for School Board
At a large meeting in the Masonic temple Women’s headquarters last Wednesday under the Women’s Political League Mrs Henry N Biss was unanimously endorsed for a School Board seat. Speeches by several leaders including Mrs T G McCampbell presiding in Mrs Mamie C Bunch’s absence and others noted both white and colored participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Woodland
Women’s Political League
Henry N. Biss
T. G. McCampbell
Mamie C. Bunch
Ess
Knapp
Allen (White
Ida M. Becks
Evangelist McDuffie Pleads Guilty in Tulsa Assault Case
Self styled evangelist Douglas McDuffie answered a charge of assault in Justice Lee Daniels court Tuesday morning. After pressure on the complainant by followers to drop the case, the evangelist pleaded guilty in effect and apologized promising good conduct. Judge Daniel dismissed the case in Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas McDuffie
Lee Daniel
Laura Mills
Milla
Daniel
Tulsa
Okla
Star
Lyons Welcomes 15th N Y Regiment Afro American Band
The 15th New York regiment, part of the American army, received the warmest greeting in Lyons France. The band led by James KR Europe played music that charmed the city as the regiment paraded, with Lyons officials extending the welcome. The locals proclaimed it the grandest band to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iment
James KR
Europe
Lyons
Mrs. Compton Confined by Painful La Grippe Attack
Mrs. A. Compton of 1425 Michigan has been confined to her home this week due to a painful attack of la grippe, the common early 20th century influenza. The illness keeps her indoors while doctors advise rest and relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Compton
Michigan
Barker for Treasurer Wins Enthusiastic Support
A campaign meeting endorses Harry E. Barker for Kansas City treasurer, claiming the most competence and urging a record majority. Speakers include W. C. Thueston and others praising Barker and supporting Hueston and Mrs. Ess as well, with women voters active and optimism high for election victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Barker
Kansas City
Harry EB. Barker
Mr Wm Craver in the City overseeing Western University work
Mr Wm Craver student secretary for the International arrives in city this week to supervise activities at Western University and advance related work duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Craver
the International
Western University
Man of the Hour William C Hueston for Alderman
William Clarence Hueston Republican nominee for Alderman of the Eight Ward. Born in the Old Blue Grass State 37 years ago he is a Kansas University law graduate 1904 who moved to Kansas City to practice. He owns a home at 1514 East ith street and other property. He is active in many fraternal and civic groups and urged all residents to vote for him under the banner of equality and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clarence Hueston
Blue Grass
Kansas University
Kansas City
Hueston
East Ith Street
Missouri
The
Odd Fellows
Mount Oread Lodge
Progress Lodge
K. of P
United Brethren of Friendship
Allen Chapel
Wheatley-Provident Hospital
Eighth Ward
Florida Draft Tensions in Florida Negroes Not Called
Governor Catts cables Secretary Baker complaining that Florida’s first draft called six thousand white men into training camps while four thousand drawn negroes remain at home. He notes white agitation over the apparent delay and jokes about keeping peace by drafting black residents to prevent violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Catts
Florida
Catia
Hurse Reports Progress on Baptist Union Meeting
Rev J W Hurse D D pastor of St Stephen s Baptist church returns from Memphis where two Baptist factions held a joint conference. White Baptists attended and aided the gathering. A plan for consolidation is expected in a summer meeting in a city to be chosen by a joint committee including Hurse. He was a prominent figure and preached one of the absent sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hurse
St. Stephen's Baptist Church
America
Memphis
Dr. Hurse
Hurse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lai
McDuffie
Mrs. Ess
By Charles A. Stares
Principal Lee
5Th
N. Y. Regiment
N. Y. Reg
Attucks School
Kansas City Sun
W. H. Harrison
Maude V. Olden
Berenice West
Crews
Harrison
Olden
Attacks
W. C. Thueston
T. G. Mc Campbell
Fred W. Dabney
C. H. Calloway
Nelson C. Crews
Mr. Hueston
Ebenezer A. M. E. Church
Christ
Radford
Ebenezer
W. T. Osborne
Morris H. Turk
Paseo “Y
Heston
the Man OF the Hour
Redemption
Gounod
Charlotte Sts
Frances J, Dawley
Chm
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!