Florida Catholic Sisters Arrested Provokes National Outcry
The Florida governor orders three Catholic Sisters of St. Joseph arrested in St. Augustine on Easter Monday for teaching colored children in a parochial school. The denunciation condemns bigotry, civil rights violations, and state hostility to Catholic institutions, urging national papers to expose Florida’s condition.
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Florida
Eayter
St. Joseph
St. Augustine
United States
Park Trammell
Miles
Jeff Davin
South
America
Perry
St. John's County
Segregation Policy Sparks Southern City Restrictions
The Milwaukee Free Press argues President Wilson's endorsement of segregated Negro employees in federal departments emboldened the South to restrict Black residents. It claims Southern cities then enacted laws curtailing civil equality once the color line gained federal endorsement.
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Milwaukee Free Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Federal Department
Memorial Day Flower Prices at Weaver Flower and Fruit Store
On Tuesday May 30 the Weaver Flower and Fruit Store offers early ordering to secure better prices and exact selections. A full line of choisest flowers is available with free citywide delivery from 1510 EB 18th Street. Bell BATI8 Howe 802 Bast.
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Weaver Flower and Fruit Store
18Th Street
Bell
Howe
Trouble at 8st James Baptist Church pastor charged
A local church faced a disruption as the pastor was charged with conduct unbecoming a Christian minister. The case involves church leadership and community fallout as authorities outline next steps.
Westport Church in Turmoil After Pastor Draws Knife
At St James Baptist Church Westport a clash between Reverend J R Williams and choir director C T Perry led to threats with a knife and a revolver. Perry allegedly refused to be intimidated and warned Williams. Members fear the dispute will disrupt the church’s work until a swift settlement. Mrs Necy Perry swears the statements are true and Perry bears no blame.
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St. James Baptist Church
Corner Mill
High Streets
Westport
Theastor
J. R. Willams
C. T. Perry
Mr. Perry
Necy Perry
Grand Master Jessee Dies After Illness in Mattoon
The Ex Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Brother Jessee, died suddenly Sunday night about 8 at his home in Mattoon after a long illness. He served as grand master for several years and was succeeded by Brother A. A. Martin of Cairo about three years ago. A barber by trade, he ran a highly regarded shop in Mattoon and was a prominent Masonic figure and citizen.
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Prince Hall
Woman injured lighting a gas stove in street address
Mrs G H Purnell of 1912 Vine Street was hurt last Wednesday morning while lighting a gas stove. The burns are not expected to be serious.
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G. H. Purnell
Vine Street
A Personal Tribute To My Beloved Wife
A Kansas City, Missouri reader thanks friends and faith groups for kindness after the death of his wife, Jamies Fry of Lawrence. He recalls their eight years of marriage, six children, and the loss of a son, praising churches, Masonic groups, and local figures for support and comfort. He extends gratitude to doctors, teachers, undertaker H. B. Moore, and communities in multiple cities, noting heartfelt floral tokens and spoken words of sympathy from white and Black friends alike.
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J. W. Horse
St. Stephens Baptist Church
Jamies, Fry
Lawrence, Kas
Trinity Alliances
Masonic Family
Masons
Missouri
Nelson
Crews
M. T
J. H. Williams
W. ©. Hoeston
H. Calliway
Rheys
Adion W. Brown
H. B. Moore
Kansas City
Chicago
Ill
Nashville
Confirmation Services At St Monica Church
Next Sunday at 10 30 the Rt Rev Bishop T F Lillis will administer confirmation to 65 colored people at St Monica church The bishop performs the sacrament and the service begins with a sermon The event is described as very important and the invitation goes to all colored people to attend the ceremonies Father Cyprian OO FM signs the notice.
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Lincoln High School
Western University
Lee
F. J. Work
Lincoln High
Frank P. Walsh
T. F. Lillis
Kansas City
St. Monica's Church
St. Monica Church
Father Cyprian
OO. F. M
Teachers Wanted at Moberly Colored School
Two young women teachers can secure a position in the colored school at Moberly Missouri by addressing Robert Kingsberry secretary of the school board Moberly They must have first grade state certificates or a diploma from Lincoln Institute or some other college You must hurry Mrs Florence M Crews who is extremely low shows no argo of improvement.
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America
Florida
Union
South
Morning Star
Republic
Fort Lauderdale
Catholic Register
Moberly
Robert Kingsberry
Lincoln Institute
Florence M. Crews
Hampton Leader Washington Named Commandant of Cadets
Allen Washington, Hampton Institute graduate and associate commandant of cadets, will succeed Major Robert F. Morton as commandant. Washington rose from work student to trusted disciplinary officer, shaping 500 Negro and Indian boys toward leadership in education, farming, and industry, while active in Negro organizations and Hampton alumni affairs. The piece also notes his ties to Dr. Washington and broader Hampton education efforts.
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Big Boy
Hampton Institute
Allen Wadaworth Washington
Washington
Robert F. Morton
Tuskegee Institute
Hampton
Booker T. Washington
Booth
Major Moton
Dr. Washington
Tuskegee
Friends of
Negro Education
Allen Washington
Chaptoan Armstrong
Hampton School
Lower Peninsula
Hampton Day School
Captain Washington
South
Negro Organization Society of Virginia
Hampton Institute Alumni Association
U. S. Army
Fort Monroe
Speech for Race Problem by Allen Washington
The passage highlights Allen Washington’s simple speech and sincere racial goodwill. It notes growing public reliance on leaders like Booker T. Washington Robert R Moton and Allen Washington for guidance on the race problem.
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Allen Washington
Booker T. Washington
Robert R. Moton
Local Helena Social And Religious Notes In April Meeting
Helena Montana notes from Sunday April 30 cover St James A M B Church quarterly meeting led by Rev Douglass in Philadelphia plans. East visits by Mrs J B Clark and Mrs Ada Salsburg surgery and recovery. Tuskeegee singers hosted by George M Lee Jr. and wife. Various social events include T K P banquet May 10 Busy Bee club at home, parties for Miss Eula Gay, Mrs Bickford, and others. Upcoming sermons at Household of Ruth and K of P banquet at Germania hall.
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St. James A. M. B
Rossman
Great Falle
Mont
Douglass
St. John's Hospital
Tuskegee Singers
Butte
George M. Lee, Jr
Breckenridge
C. V. Ford
Seattle
Spokane
Ed"Johnson
Vera Bickford
Virginia City
T. K P
L. Walker
Busy Bee Club
M. Floree
Wm. Mason
Eula Gay
Mira
Bud Johnson
Bickford
Hathway
Ada Salishburg
J. W. Clarke
A. BE. Douglass
Mousha
Friends
Ruth
Wilson
Elmer Green
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Oakland
Cal
K. of P
Germania Hall
Etta White
J. Seals
Mra. Johnson
Wiayor Green
Cutler
Funeral of Mrs BE Ward Held at Allen Chapel
The funeral for Mrs BE Ward was held last Tuesday afternoon at Allen chapel. Rev F D Wells led the service, with assistances from Rev Davis and Roy McClain. Mrs Ward served Allen chapel for thirty years and held several titles in multiple orders including Star of the West Court No 17 HB of J Ruth chapter No 4 and Ladies of the Golden Circle. She leaves a husband and several other relatives to mourn her loss.
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BE. L. Ward
Allen Chapel
F. D. Wells
Davis
Roy. McClain
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Cornelus T. Shaffer
Bethel Choir
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Arkansas
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Wilberforce
J. N. Ross
Baltimore
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Selma
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