Porto Ricans React To Army Segregation Order
In San Juan Puerto Rico March 30 a strong wave of resentment sweeps the islands over an executive order to divide 12 833 men in the New National Army into colored and white units under US law. Despite a Rossey resolution objecting to segregation the order stands. Portoricans have no appeal and leading papers and figures decry the color ban as the law takes effect forcing training in segregated camps.
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San Juan
P. R
Islands
National Army of the
United States
Manuel Rossy
House
Senate
Easter Services Highlight Media Church Activities and Corners tone
Easter services at Campbell A M E church featured a strong junior choir led by Horace Fairfax and superintendent Miss Grimes. Rev Wells and local families attended along with a grand Easter dinner at the Ford home. The weekend included a cornerstone date set for April 14 and reports of Trinity church services, a sacred cantata The Resurrection, and Girls Day preparations with junior choirs from Campbell and Baptist churches joining for a special afternoon program.
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Edgar Ford
East Media
D. W. Smith
Trenton
Edwards
New Campbell Church
Jackson
Our Church
Will M. 8. Brown
Campbell
Baptist
Adelia Berry
Colored Red Cross Unit
Woman's Club of Media
Ryder
Trinity Parsonage
Nannie Batiops
Edgar Noche
Oxford
Jos Nocho
William Peterson
Philadelphia
Jos
Nocho
Rowland Ganges
Meade
West Chester
Jos. Nocho
Camp Meade
Theosophical Lectures Continue Sunday Evenings
Theosophical lectures are held every Sunday evening at O and o clock at 1352 Lombard Street by O Neal Hail inviting the public to attend certain talks and discussions.
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O'Neal
Lombard Street
Gilbert Famous Organist Dies as Son Lies Near Death
Stanley C. Gilbert renowned organist and singer at St. Thomas P. E. church died on Wednesday evening. His death is tempered by the tragedy of one of his sons in a recent automobile crash, now at the point of death from brain concussion.
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Stanley C. Gilbert
St. Thomas P. E. Church
Large Audience Attends YMCA Musical Recital in Atlantic City
Atlantic City April 3 Tonight a Tribune reporter and over 1500 attendees of diverse backgrounds enjoyed a refined classical concert at the New Nixon Theatre under the Arctic avenue YMCA. Performers included Roland W. Hayes W A Richardson Maud Cuney Hare and Wm King. Hayes received encores and praise for his tenor.
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Atlantic City
Tribune
New Nixon Theatre
Arctic Avenue
Y. M. C. Association
Roland W. Hayes
W. A. Richardson
Maud Cuney Hare
Boston
Wm. King
Philadelphia
Hayes
St. Augustine P. E. Murch
Asbury M. E
Martin
Mary Church Terrell
Washington, D. C
Jethro Presbyterian Church
Ford
Newark
N. J
P. J. Hawkins
Hawkins
Durham
N. C
B. G. Fitzgerald
Milledgeville
Max Barber
Grand Jury
Pro German Meetings Alleged in Church Circles
The article reports claims that pro German meetings are pushed by some preachers with influence from leaders of both races. It suggests sermons spark hatred against whites to hinder colored youths enlisting in the army. It notes an investigation by Frank Garbarino of the U S Secret Service to suppress propaganda, while asserting no verifiable German propaganda exists according to the editorial.
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Frank Garbarino
U.S. Secret Service
Speed up draft calls to meet France emergency
Washington reports measures to accelerate the draft as 800000 men to be called this year will be dispatched more quickly. Officials deny plans for a 40.5 million draft and say about 1500000 Americans will be in Europe by year end with a similar number training at home. Factors include agriculture and industry demands and Allied needs.
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Washington
France
War Department
Food Administration clarifies oat flour substitutions for bakers
The Food Administration allows oat flour to be sold as a substitute for wheat to bakers but not to consumers. It also states potatoes count as four to one to bakers under Wheat Conservation Rule 25, with licensees allowed to sell potatoes to bakers as four pounds equal one pound of other substitutes.
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United States Food Administration
Food Administration
The
Amos Scott and Vare Ties Stir South Philadelphia Club
A Philadelphia club called the 3-4-5 club honors Senator Vare with testimonials praising his favors to Amos Scott a saloon keeper. Scott claims Vare helped him obtain jobs and money, noting a $190,000 check and a license aid. The piece portrays political graft and local boosterism tied to Vare and Amos Scott.
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Amos Scott
Twelfth and Pine Bts
Vares
Senator Vare
Mint
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Bill Vare
Scott
Vare
National Win the War Day Proclaimed for April 6
Observances mark the first anniversary of U S entry into World War I and the opening day of the Third Liberty Loan. Citizens are urged to renew loyalty with a pledge to support the nation and its ideals, offering material help, strength, and sacrifice.
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America
Virginian man attacks Miss McPhearson in Washington encounter
At Fourteenth and U Street N W last Tuesday Miss Cora Belle McPhearson aged resident of 615 L Street N W was struck by a man who claimed to be from Virginia after insisting on a white man entering a car first Rufus Byers of the Howard Theatre intervened and struck the assailant and the officer later arrested Miss Pearson while the white man faced no charges A Mrs Dessie 1318 Delphine Street testified as a witness
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Washington, D. C
Fourteenth and
U Street
N.W
Cora Belle McPhearson
L Street
N. W
Virginia
Colored police officer a hero
On Tuesday around 2 a m Officer Wm H W White of the 17th district noticed a garage fire at 19th and Morris. He sounded the alarm and joined a rescue, carrying tenants from 1908 Morris and aiding another resident at 1912 Morris before being helped by a fire captain. He had served less than a year and said, I did my duty.
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Wm. H. W. White
17Th
19Th
Morris Streets
20Th
Tasker Sts
Morris— 8&T
Morris St
No. 1 Fire Co
Policeman White
Senate approves bill to take over streetcar lines for shipyard workers
The Senate passed a bill by Senator Fletcher of Florida to permit the President to seize and operate street car and interurban lines serving shipyards when Government operation is needed to move workers. The measure targets Hog Island Pennsylvania Staten Island New York and Baltimore.
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Washington
Senate Today
Fletcher
Florida
Hog Island
Staten Island
N. Y
Baltimore
Wife of Archdeacon Phillips Dies at Home
Mrs. Sallie Phillips, wife of Archdeacon Henry L. Phillips, died at her South 15th street residence Friday morning. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Sallie Phillips
Henry L. Phillips
South 15Th Street
Girl Jumps From Burning Home. One Child Injured
A fire at the Jas. Reddy residence at 1744 Olive Street trapped two asleep children on the second floor. Victoria, 11, leaped from a window and broke her leg while Joseph, 6, was carried to safety by a passerby. James Reddy suffered severe facial and hand burns as the house burned to the ground. The blaze started when a gas stove ignited bed clothing.
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Jas. Reddy
Olive Street
Victoria
Joseph
James Reddy
National capital overpopulated making workers victims of profiteers
Washington reports a vast influx of new workers due to wartime conditions has overpopulated the capital. Rents have soared beyond reach and lodgings are held at exorbitant rates. The government will have to curb profiteers in this housing squeeze.
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National Capital
Washington
Indiana to become bone dry under new state law
Indianapolis reports that starting tomorrow Indiana will fully enforce a bone dry status as the state repeals local option laws. The new act defines intoxicating liquors as beverages over 0.5 percent alcohol and even covers patent medicines or powders used to yield intoxicating mixtures, marking a century of change.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Potatoes Considered as Flour Substitute in Victory Bread
Howard Heinz state food administrator rules potatoes on a four to one basis may be used by bakers four pounds of potatoes equal one pound of wheat oat flour also a substitute Victory bread contains twenty five percent wheat substitutes Jay Cooke city food administrator calls patriotic men to act as investigators in ferreting out violations in this city
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Victory Bread
Howard Heinz
Jay Cooke
Cake Walk Controversy At Negro Talent Show
A letter from a North Carolina reader condemns a racial performance described as loathsome and vulgar after an event featuring Black performers and prominent local leaders. The writer warns against promoting such acts near white audiences and appeals for restraint.
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North Carolina
Closing of Cabarets Throws Many Waiters Out of Work
The closing of music and dancing in cafes and hotels leaves hundreds of waiters jobless. Many are drifting into government work as the industry winds down.
Rev Moss Stricken by Paralysis at Brooklyn Church
Brooklyn April 2 Rev William M Moss pastor of Concord Baptist church fell ill during the monthly business meeting Monday night. physicians diagnose paralysis with his entire right side affected and condition described as critical.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Wm. M. Moss
Concord Baptist Church
Kealing leaves $50 000 estate to widow and children
The will of Prof H T Kealing educator who died in Kansas City Mo is filed in Wyandotte county probate court. He leaves 50000 in property divided between his widow and children. The description lists residences in Philadelphia Bordentown N J a farm near Waco Tex and a farm in Wyandotte county.
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Kansas City
H. T. Kealing
Wyandotte County
Philadelphia
Bordentown
N. 4
Rafid
Waco
Tex
Thompson Wins $6000 Damage Suit Against R R
A New York jury awarded J Thompson of Louisville Kentucky $6000 in the U S District Court Southern New York against the New York Central Lines for a permanent injury to a leg. The verdict was delivered in the case heard last week.
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New York
N. Y
J Thompson
Louteville
New York Central Lines
U. S. District Court of Southern New York
Thompson
Former Philadelphia figure dies in Chicago
Thomas E. Sammons a former Philadelphia resident died March 14 in Chicago after a brief illness He had been failing in health since visiting the East years ago He was born in Philadelphia and lived in Chicago about 10 years He leaves his widow Mrs Etta Sammons of 3109 Rhodes Avenue two brothers and many friends Interment was at Lincoln Cemetery
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Chicago
Ill
Thomas E. Sammons
Philadelphia
East
Etta Sammons
Rhodes Avenue
Lincoln Cemetery
Vice Report Sparks Political Storm in Philadelphia
Federal report condemning vice conditions in Philadelphia prompts protests from Governor Brumbaugh and Mayor Smith. The governor assigns cleanup to the mayor who pledges action, while the mayor calls the report exaggerated but vows citywide cleanup and urges police to act decisively. Secretary Daniels awaits a clearer moral atmosphere after 48 hours of federal authority.
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Philadelphia
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Brumbaugh
Smith
Janitor Confesses in Creel Bureau Watchman Slaying
Washington report says Will Clements colored janitor in the committee on public information confessed to killing James King watchman of the offices. King lay dead with a pistol in hand. cartridges had failed to explode. Clements claims self defense.
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Washington, D. C
Will Clements
Committee On Public Information
James King
King
Clements
Overman Bill Introduced Amid Senate Clash
Washington April 2 The Overman bill granting unlimited wartime powers to the President was introduced today triggering an acrimonious Senate debate. Senator Cummins spoke against the measure while Senator Overman defended it.
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Washington
Overman
Cummins
Senator Overman
Eleven States Endorse Federal Prohibition Amendment
The State Senate ratified a resolution endorsing the Federal prohibition amendment. Eleven states have now endorsed the amendment: Mississippi Virginia Kentucky North Dakota South Carolina Maryland Montana Texas Delaware South Dakota and Massachusetts.
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Boston
State Senate
House
Mississippi
Virginia
Kentucky
North Dakota
South Carolina
Maryland
Montana
Texas
Delaware
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Sommersville News Trip Notes and Local Updates
Miss Georgianna Turner and Mrs. Martha Banks return from visits to Baltimore Perryman and Aberdeen Maryland. Mrs W J Byrd travels for business at Aberdeen and visits Havre de Grace Hospital where sister Mary C Johnson is operated on. Brother Huie O Preston at Camp Meide is ill and Eugene Preston plans to leave for camp soon. Royal Jenkins visits relatives on Easter Monday. Miss Mabel Phillips is on the sick list.
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Eugene Preston
Royal Jenkins
Mabel Phillips
Dorsey Family Thanks For Floral Tributes
Mr and Mrs Henry Dorsey express gratitude through the Tribune column for the floral designs and sympathy offered for their daughter Gladys who died March 18th.
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Henry Dorsey
the Tribune
Gladys
Appreciation Reception Honors Colored Leaders At Egyptian Hall
An April reception at Egyptian Hall of the Wa Store honored Messrs. Emien and W Frazier as leaders across races. speakers included John W Love president of the Ogden Association and Carl E Grammer of the Armstrong Association, with addresses by Dr H L Phillips and Rev Dr Ander Hannum. A school children procession yielded eight hundred dollars pledged to support the Armstrong Association.
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John T. Emien
W. Frazier
Robert C. Ogden A
John W. Love
Armstrong
Em Frazier
John P. Turner
Bishop Blackwell
America
Ogden Association
J. Love
John Wanamaker
Patterson Atkinson
Mary Voat
H. L. Phillips
Carl E. Grammer
Armstrong Association
Mr. May
Ander Hannum
H. Brooks
Negro Business League
N. F. Sell
G. Edward Dickerson
Sara Henderson
Richardson
Work Armstrong Association
Hebrew Free Society reports significant free loan impact in 1917
New York City March 20 The Hebrew Free Society at its twenty sixth meeting at 108 Second Avenue announced total free loans since inception amounted to 799 in value 765 500 and loans in 1917 totaled 2910 reflecting low interest support for families of soldiers. Key speakers included Jacob H Schiff Adolph Lewisohn and Edward Lauterbach praising the charity as constructive and patriotic.
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New York City
Hebrew Free Society
Second Avenue
Jacob H. Schiff
Adolph Lewisohn
Edward Lauterbach
Schiff
The
Fius J. Dukas
Meeting to Combat Illiteracy Opens in Washington
An organization conference of state governors and chairmen of the councils of defense opened in Washington on April 3. Secretary Lane called the gathering to plan a nationwide program to combat illiteracy in America.
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Washington
Anzanization
Ennors
Councils of Defense
Lane
America
Maryland Home Guard unit bill defeated in Senate vote
Baltimore April 2. The bill creating a unit of colored men for the state Home Guard was defeated by Democrats. The vote stood 42 to 14.
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Baltimore
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Caesar
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Creel Bureau
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Ogden
Messrs Emien and
Frazier
Hollander & Fleishman
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