Western University Commencement at Convention Hall
Ten thousand strong attend the Western University pageant in Kansas City as Lincoln High School performers wow the crowd with cadet drills, dances, and a vivid display of Black civic pride. The feature honors Miss Jeanette Mack and Major N Clark Smith, with a second major program at Quindaro celebrating the twenty second annual commencement and new president F Jesse Peck.
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Lincoln High School
Kansas City
Convention Hall
Kaiser
America
Verdun
Stars and Stripes
Lincoln High
France
N. Clark Smith
Australia
Illinois
Tuskegee Institute
Western University
Kansas
Smith
Roland Bruce Violinist in Recital at Allen Chapel
Violinist Roland Bruce presents a recital on May 20 at 8 15 PM at Allen Chapel assisted by soprano Miss Mattie Jackson and bass baritone Mr Arthur Saunders. Lincoln High School Glee Club under Maj N C Smith and Prof R G Jackson will accompany with piano.
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Roland Bruce
Allen Chapel
Mattie Jackson
Arthur Saunders
Lincoln High School Glee Club
Maj
N. C. Smith
R. G. Jackson
Grisham Masterpiece Highlighted At University Display
The piece lauds G. N. Grisham as upholding intellectual standards and celebrates an elaborate display by Industrial departments. Congratulations pour in for Acting President French, while Bishop of Topeka announces Rev. F. Jesse Peck as 45th President. Expectation runs high for next year’s large student body and ongoing growth at Western University.
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H. H. Parks
Fifth Episcopal District
Western University
G. N. Grisham
French
F. Jesse Peck
Topeka
Kan
Bishop Parks
City Federation Elects A E Jenkins President
At the May regular meeting the City Federation elected Mra. A. E. Jenkins president an active fundraiser and community leader among Kansas City's colored women Other officers named include Mrs Clara Adams Louise Winn Frye R B E L Bailey E H C Bunch Alice Mason Essie Lewis Nel Ne Young and delegates to the National Federation are Mra L A Mel Campbell and Mrs Minnie L Crosthwaite with alternates Nellie Young and Emma Vaughan
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City Federation
Mra
A. E. Jenkins
Jenkins
Kansas City
Clara Adams
Athenaeum Club
Louise Winn
Harmony Club
Frye
Utopia Club
R. BE
L. Bailey
Sorosis Club
Treas
EH. C. Bunch
Graece Club
Alice Mason
Self-Improvement Club
Cor
Minnie L. Crosthwaite
Nellie Young
Emma Vaughan
Attorney Chas H Calloway Spends Days in Chicago
Attorney Chas H Calloway spent Monday and Tuesday in Chicago visiting clients and attending meetings. He was seen at several law offices and related engagements during his stay.
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Chas. H. Calloway
Chicago
Head of Negro School Asked to Quit
Topeka, May 14. W. R. Carter, head of the Industrial Institution of Topeka, a Negro institution, is to resign June 1 at the request of Governor Capper.
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Topeka
W. R. Carter
Industrial Institution of
Capper
Conservation Luncheon for Orphan Home Benefit
The Progress Study Club will host a Conservation luncheon to aid the Orphan Children's Home. It runs 4:00 to 11:00 PM on Friday May 24 at 1612 Lydia. Public invited. plates are 25 cents.
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Progress Study Club
Orphan Children's Home
Lydia
Square Deal Oil and Gas Company Sees First Oil Well
Square Deal Oil and Gas at 1915 E 18th St reports its first oil well producing about thirty barrels per day. The investment is touted as safe with shares at 3.00 dollars, urging buyers to act soon.
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Square Deal Oil and Gas Company
E. 18Th St
Kunazs
Ady
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Chas. A. Starks
Lee's Organization
Miss Mack
Jeanette Mack
Pierrot
Pierette
Spain
Jack Johnson
Paviona Gavotte
Ministerial Alliance
J. R. Ransom
Wichita
Crews
Red Cross
Quindaro
H. GB. Parks
Episcopal
Trades
Dennind
Erenerie
Peeteralico
Herbert
Ulysses Stewart Hall
Denver
Colo
Saint-Saens
Etta G. Moten
Okla
Homer Burbridge
White Side
Plano Solo
Edna Ella Jones
Plano
Oskalowsa
Louisiana
Estudientina
Cohan Band
Grace Marina Goodall
H. B. Parks
D. D
Board of Trustees
Oklahomer Burbridge
The
Sun
Kennedy
William Alexander
Liberty
Allen Christian Endeavor League
A. M. E. Church
Missouri
Bethel
Ebenezer Church
16Th
Julian C. Caldwell
James Weldon Johnson
New York City
Kelly Miller
Howard University
Ashington
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