Street pests a triumphal procession honors Emmett J Scott visit
A vast public welcome in Greater Kansas City celebrated Hon. Emmett J. Scott Special Assistant to the Secretary of War. He opened with a banquet at Lincoln High School and delivered forceful addresses at Allen Chapel Second Baptist St. Stephen's and a final Kansas side reception. The event drew hundreds of prominents and a 600 strong parade, reflecting widespread pride in Scott and his message of justice for all.
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Emmet J. Scott
Secretary of War
Kansas Cities
Emmett J. Scott
Greater
Kansas City
Scott
Union Station
Des Moines
Messrs
C. H. Calloway
W. ©. Hueston
J. R. E. Lee
J. B. Dibble
T. B. Watkins
T. B. Watkins, Chairman of the Committee On
8. J. Hightower
Police Department
J. Edgar Dibble
Lincoln High School Steering Committee
Civic League of Kansas City
Kans
Negro Business League of Greater Kansas City
Kansas City Kansas Forum
Kansas City Mo. Medical Society
Lincoln High School
W. H. Thomas
G. B. Buster
John Love
M. H. Lambright
Wm. H. Thomas
J. B. Perry
D. A. Holmes
G. A. Page
Nelson C. Crews
A. M. Curtis
Washington, D. C
Medical Society
War Department
Department
Sam Bucklew
White
Funston
Allen Chapel
Second Baptist Church
St. Stephen's Baptist Church
J. W. Hurse
Madame Hammett Bartell
Hon Emmett J Scott Visits Funston Camp
Hon Emmett J Scott arrives at Camp Funston with escort Dr J E Dibble W C Hueston and Dr M H Smith. He meets Maj Gen Ballou and staff, speaks to soldiers about the Fighting 92d, attends a Liberty Theatre opening, and attends banquets and toasts before departing for Kansas City.
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Mr. Scott
J. E. Dibble
W. C. Hueston
MH. M. Smith
Camp Funston
Dean
Hickman
Medical Reserve Corps
Lieut
Ammons
Scott
Ballou
Liberty Theatre
Knights of Columbus
Cantonment
Sterling
Washington, D. C
Day
Darnell
Gaillard
Kansas City
Hardy
Alexander
Hueston
Dibble
Smith
War Department
Des Moines
Government and Our Twelve Millions in a Turbulent Tor
A clipped phrase hints at a conflict or negotiation between the Government and a faction or entity referred to as Our Twelve Millions, suggesting a political or fiscal dispute. No additional context or specifics are available in the fragment to identify dates people or places.
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Tor
Paid in Fulls Drive for 1000 Members and Negro Fraternal News
The notice details a statewide campaign to recruit 1,000 members for the Knights of Pythias in Missouri and Kansas City. It notes paid pledges to Wheatley Provident Hospital Fund and praises white contributors while urging Black leaders to honor commitments. It includes speeches by C M White of the American Woodmen, church events, and financials from the Grand Lodge.
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C. M. White
Ebenezer A. M. E
Lydia Avenue
America
L. D. Hines
American Woodmen Fraternal Insurance Society of Missouri
Mr. White
White
F. D. Gleed
American Woodmen
East 12Th Street
J. W. Long
Wheatley-Provident Hospital Fund
St. Louis
Knights of Pythias
Rock of Gibraltar
Pythian Brotherhood
Pythian Temple
Pine Street
A. W. Lloyd
Kansas City
Kaw
Pride of Missouri Lodge
Mayard
Grand Lodge K. of P
Uon
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal
Missouri
United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Orllinois
Quarterly Meeting at St. Paul AME Church Independence MO
Rev. W Brooks invites pastors members and friends from Kansas City area to the Third Quarterly Meeting services at St. Paul AME Church on Sunday May 12 1918. All welcome.
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Kansas City
St. Paul A. M. E
Street Pest Must Go Campaign Theme on 18th Street
A local Bulletin Window article urges cleanliness and moral atmosphere on 18th Street in a predominantly Negro neighborhood. It contrasts respectable shoppers with a vulgar ruffian, calling for public action to remove the menace and preserve a safe, pleasant street life.
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18Th Street
Hoe
Flashlight Fiend Terrorizes City in Kansas City
A housebreaker described by victims as a Negro has terrorized Kansas City for three weeks. The Sun urges swift capture and punishment, with calls for both Negro and white involvement to apprehend the suspect, whether Negro or white. The editorial also asks Negro officers to assist and to shield the race from unwarranted blame.
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Kansas City
Fund drive urged for Colored soldiers at Camp Funston
Community House committee plans many fund raising activities to aid the welfare and comfort of Colored soldiers at Camp Funston and nearby cities. They request priority for this effort, noting Emmett J. Scott urged Kansas City residents to support Chairman W. C. Hueston. All local entertainments and subscriptions should be held in abeyance to back this call.
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Camp Funston
Punston
W. C. Hueston
Emmett J. Scott
Kansas City
Scott
Local rest room to aid soldiers in the city
A committee plans a local restroom for soldiers in the city to ensure their comfort while they pass through. The effort emphasizes that soldiers should be the first consideration as forts are being prepared.
Distinguished violinist headlining May 20 recital in Kansas City
A Michigan Conservatory student and distinguished violinist returns for a brief visit to his parents and will perform in recital May 20 at Allen Chapel. He is among Kansas City's young talents, having attended Ward and High schools and been active in the Y M C A Allen Chapel Choir Sunday School and Christian Endeavor. He will be assisted by Mattie Jackson soprano Arthur Saunders baritone Lincolm High School Glew Club under Major WM Clark Smith and Prof R G Jackson.
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Michigan Conservatory
North
Allen Chapel
Roland
Kansas City
Ward
Mattie Jackson
Arthur Saunders
Lincolm High School Glew Club
WM. Clark Smith
R. G. Jackson
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J. P. King
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Home Guards
Major Holmes
Cespides
King
H. T. Kealing
Lone Star
St. Stephens Baptist
Lincoln Hlght
Wendell Phillips
Lincoln Ward
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Missionary Society of the Church
J. C. Vanloo
New York City
Wheatley-Provident Hospital
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W. Harold King
Grand Lodge
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L. Brooks
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