Washington Branch NAACP Disputes Dr DuBois Letter
Nora H Thorm of the Washington Branch NAACP writes to Emmet I Scott denouncing Dr DuBois for attacking the war effort and urging support for War Department policy. The letter defends the branch’s leadership and criticizes editorial slant in The Crisis, expressing frustration over perceived neglect of Black soldiers and rights.
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Washington, D
D. C
Nora H. Thorm
Washington
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Emmet I. Scott
Mr. Embett J. Scott
War Department
Washington, D.C
Mr. Scott
DuBois
Archibald
Grinke urged to present grievances of colored soldiers
Neval H. Thomas of the Washington Branch NAACP writes to Grinke praising efforts to address soldiers' grievances. He notes the organization pays The Crisis editor and expresses confidence in Grinke’s advocacy for gallant troops, contrasting with critics seeking honors at surrender.
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Grinke
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Solliers
Neval H. Thomas
Washington
Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Rosedale PTA learns about rearing children at Attucks School
Hon Dorsey Green of Kansas City was principal speaker at the Attucks School Parent-Teachers meeting in Rosedale on Friday evening discussing Rearing Children. Rev Lee and Miss Edith Robinson gave talks and papers on study at home while music and readings accompanied the event.
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Dorsey Green
Kansas City
Kansas
Attucks
Green
Lee
Edith Robinson
James Adking
Parker
Rosa Jones
The
Sun
Cy Sun
Elyie Woods
Lawrence
Haven Hong
Harvey Young
Charles Young
Wheatley-Provident Hospital
Aliee Rogers
Attucks School
Harles Maddux
Ella Tucker
Cherokee sue over $300000 claim and freedman lands
The Cherokee Indians file suits against the government to recover about $300000 alleged as interest on an old claim and to challenge compensation of lands allotted to Cherokee freedmen. The land, amounting to about $30 million in value, had been turned over to Negroes by the government.
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Tahlougah, Okio
Auge General Manager Notice at Kansas City Post Office
Metered as second class matter, Auge, 1908, at the post office at Kansas City under the act of March 4, 1878, signed by General Manager.
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Kansas City
Negroes Not Returning to the South, Migration Continues
An Associated Negro Press dispatch from Atlanta reports that newspapers across the South show Black migrants did not return from the North. Thousands depart monthly, while reconstructions plans falter. A prominent businessman notes limited progress toward opportunity and warns the South still falls short of the imagined paradise.
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Associated Negro Press
Atlanta
South
Tuskegee Institute to Mark 38th Anniversary Program
The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute celebrates its thirty eighth anniversary from May 18 to May 22. Dr George H Denny of the University of Alabama will preach the baccalaureate and Isaac Fisher a Tuskegee graduate will deliver the commencement address. Activities include Phelps Hall Bible Training School exercises, Trinity Church Contest, Class Day, and an Industrial Exhibit. Over one hundred students are candidates for diplomas.
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Tuskegee
Als
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Eorge H. Denny
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Isaac Fisher
Tuskegee Institute
The
Negro Farmer
Flak University
Phelps Hall Bible
W. W. Matthews, Paetor
Old Ship Church
Montgomery
Couple Weds Quietly in Los Angeles ceremony
Mr Isaac Gilbert Oliver from Kansas City and Mrs Josephine J Caldwell of Kansas City Missouri wed at the home of Mrs L Bradley 122 East Forty first street with Rev J Logan Craw officiating Mrs Chapman sister of the bride acted as hostess and witness in Los Angeles Eugle.
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Isaac Gilbert Oliver
Kansas City
Kansas
Josephine J. Caldwell
Kansasity
J. Logan Craw
L. Bradley
East Forty-first Street
Dr. Chapman
Los Angeles
Dr Bundy Sentenced to Penitentiary in Illinois
Chicago Plaindealer reports Dr Bundy, identified as Dr Fundy by some, has been moved to the state penitentiary in Chester Illinois wearing stripes since last Friday. It notes expected notification delays, appeals to raise funds, and a group meeting at City Club House over 1400 Finman Avenue to support juristic action and public defense, with Kansas City backing up to fund the Supreme Court appeal. The piece urges Illinois citizens to unite against what it calls judicial injustice and to attend the upcoming meeting to discuss strategies.
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Dr. Fundy
Chester
Imat
Tr. Pundy
Litzen
Chicago
W. C. Houston
Kansas City
Dr. Bandy
Waterloo
Jesus
Supreme Court
Illinois
Bestir Wimeek
Maid's Hands Shattered In Mail Bomb at Senator Hardwick Home
Atlanta May 9 A mailed infernal machine sent to former Senator Hardwick exploded when opened by the maid at the request of Mrs Hardwick. The blast blew off the maid's hands and injured Mrs Hardwick. The Senator suspects Bolshevik involvement aimed at him over his senate stance.
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Atlanta
Hardwick
Knights Templar Meet With Grand Lodge In Missouri
Rt. Ambient Grand Commander Major Jose H. Sherwood of St. Paul Minnesota authorizes the Sun to announce that, per the wishes of a majority of Missouri jurisdiction Commanderies, the Annual Session will be held in conjunction with the Grand Lodge but on a separate date as recommended at Marshal last year. Knights Templar will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly.
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Rt. Ambient
Jose H. Sherwood
St. Paul Minn
The
Sun
Missouri
Grand Lodge
Knights Templar
European Interests Question United States Ideals
The article argues European powers may not let U S ideals prevail. It recalls World War I era tensions with Italy and Japan and critiques Allied promises, Race Equality debate, and Japan’s trust in agreements, while noting broader social chaos and Russian short stories exploring 1917 Revolution themes.
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United States
Italy
Germany
Moter
France
England
Europa
Turpan
League of Nations
Janan
Makina
Susanne
le Matin
Australia
Europe
Kalo Chan
China
Japan
Neuroettraction Poet Alexander S Pustikio Emerges
Rusala's greatest poet, almost a contemporary of Phyliss Wheatley, hailed as a monumental figure in early 19th century letters. The brief tribute highlights his stature and enduring influence on regional literary culture.
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Alexander S. Pustikio
Rusala
Phyliss Wheatley
History of the World War by Dr Emmet J Scott
The Associated Negro Press reports Dr Emmet J Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, has prepared an authentic history of the World War with hundreds of illustrations. The book highlights the role of Black soldiers in making the world safe for democracy, and the work aims to support postwar reconstruction efforts.
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Associated Negro Press
Washington, D. C
Emmet J. Scott
Tuskegee Institute
Stott
Tir
Best
Riot in Philadelphia Leaves Nine Wounded
May 1 report from Philadelphia describes a riot near Twenty-fifth and Pine where white residents clashed with Negro tenants. A mob broke into 2005 Pine Street, wounding nine men and prompting arrests. The event followed conflicts over a new resident, George Grahm, moving in a week earlier. Peace Congress at Allen Chapel postponed to May 1923.
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Neemn Mrese
Philadelphia
Twernty-fifth
Andy
Pine Street
George Grahm
Allen Chapel
Metropolitan Temple Covenant Service and Forum Recital
A single Sunday at Metropolitan Temple opened with a Covenant service at 1 AM. At 4 PM the Citizens Forum featured an organ recital by Prof. A G Jackson with a 150 voice chorus, drawing about 1200 attendees. Evening preaching by the pastor followed, many taking the Lord s Supper as several joined the church. rally planned for July 7. Earl Gardener returned home from the Philippines.
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Rubenstein
Jesus
Earl Gardener
Nelson C. Crews Notes Budgeted Farm and TB Hospital Funds
Sun Hills reports legislature appropriated twenty thousand dollars for farm experimental work and two hundred thousand dollars for the Tuberculosis Hospital and Home for Deaf, Dumb and Blind. The measures passed both legislative branches and await the governor’s signature by WM. J. Thompkins.
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Jefferson City
Nelson C. Crews
Sun— Hills
WM. J. Thompkins
Negroes urged to drop white newspapers in protest
A brief call asks Negroes to drop white newspapers between now and the eleventh of Mas, urging readers to join a campaign against insult from white papers. Mrs A Jenkins is mentioned as a contact.
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A.&. Jenkins
Important Notice for Colored People Mass Meeting
A mass meeting of the colored community is announced at St Stephens Baptist Church Independence Avenue and Charlottet streets Monday evening May 12 at 7:30 to organize, support financially, and assist in Dr Leroy N. Tandy of East St. Louis who was recently convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. Signers include Rev William H H Thomas J B Dibble M D N Crews Rev J W Horne W C Hueston C A Franklin T J Watkine DPD M Miller M I Ceiloway.
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Kitinas
St Stephens’ Baptist Church
Independence Avenue
Charlottet Streets
Leroy N. Tandy
East St. Louis
Wiliam HH. Thomas
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