Race Prejudice and Citizenship Discussed in Socialist Talk
Edward Russell argues in Broad Street Theatre for true citizenship and urges elimination of race prejudice. He cites lynchings and outlines how a united France contrasts with U S failures, warning that without liberty equality and fraternity the nation risks internal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Russell
France
Hussell
Eet
Socialist Literary Society
Ite
Russell
New Industrial School Planned for Kentucky colored Youth
Ill e Ky April 3 It is reported that a new industrial school will be established at Mayslick Mason for colored youth with most funding from the Slater fund for improving colored schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckv
Ille, Ky
Mayslick
Mason
Slater Fund
NTA Surprised By Report On Defective School Children
Atata Ga April 3 the Board of Education met after Dr N Atkins former medical director schools reported 74.6 percent of white children and 0.6 percent of colored children are physically defective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NTA
Ata, Ga
Jon
N. Atkins
Policewoman Named in California First Colored Appointed
Los Angeles April 3 Mrs A Robinson has been appointed to the city police force under the claim she is the first colored woman to receive such an appointment. She joins as a patrol woman in the Los Angeles department marking a historic step for diversity in local law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
A. Robinson
First Colored Man Receives Wireless Operator License
Washington April 4 Ali has been issued by the Department of Labor to William Jennings as a wireless operator. He denied the Dunbar High School examination. He resides at 2002 13th Street N W and is to be the first colored man to hold a government license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ali
William Jennings
Dunbar High School
13Th Street
N. W
Evangeline Home for Colored Women Opens Planned
In innati Ohio March 20 a home for Protection of Colored Women, the Evangeline Home for Women, will open at 712 ary J Emery widow of the late J Emery, both of whom gave thousands to national enterprises and donated the property. Meacham a wealthy merchant has provided 10000 to start work. It is a much needed project filling a long felt want in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innati
Evangeline Home For
Ary J. Emery
Os. J. Emery
Meacham
Norristown Black Clergy Attends Mt Zion Parsonage Event
Norristown, April 3. Bishop Tyree and Reverends Beckett Williams and Bivens traveled to Mt Zion to dine with Dr. Daniel ligson and Dr. J R Reed before visiting Valley Forge. Rev Tyree preached at Mt Zion and Dr Reed spoke at Ardmore later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Tyree
Beckett
J. Williams
W. J
G. E. Bivens
Saturn
Mt. Zion
Parsons
Daniel Ligson
J. R. Reed
Valley Forge
Wilson
Reed
William A
Rachel J. Smith
Wright
Royersford
Florence
Wks
Vivian Bantum
Wilmington
B. Agusta
Fen Watty
At- Chu
Lucy Fisher
Charity
Johnson
Mattie D. White
E. Airy &J
E. Airy
Frances EB. White
Baltimore
Ida EB. Scott
Charlottes
P. White
O. Davis
City
White
Emily
Bryce
Simms and Elva Host Del Saturday Feeds Relatives
Simms and Mrs Elva hosted relatives and friends for a Del Saturday gathering as they shared a meal and fellowship with those in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag. Simms
Mrs. Elva
Eastern District Baptist Sunday School Union Banquet Held
The third annual banquet of the Eastern District Baptist Sunday School Union was hosted at Union Baptist Church on Tuesday evening March 20. About five to six hundred Sunday school workers attended as the program featured modern Sunday school methods and questions addressed by John K. Henderson. The event praised Union Baptist Church for its hospitality and the devoted young ladies who served as waitresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern District Baptist Sunday School Union
Union Baptist Church
Baptist Sunday School Workers
Philadelphia
John RK. Henderson
Union Baptist Chure
Smyrna Wedding Unites George Mc Gomrey and Millie Brooks
A wedding of George Mc Gomrey and Millie Brooks occurred Sunday night April 1 at 8 30 p m at Dr Albert Price's residence with Rev Dr Price officiating. The bride received a diamond ring and the couple plan to live in Towns end Del. Many attendees and church reports followed including illness updates and conference closings with total annual fundraising of 1043 31 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H., Bradley
Albert Price
Townsend
Del
Emma Gibbs
Albert Johnson
Philadelphia
Sarah Johnson
M P. Jackson
Clayton
Hollin
Greenwood
Union A. M. E
Trena Facett
Charles Prather
Moses Brown
Walter Johnson
Richard Evans
Smyrna
Centennial M. E. Church
Murphy
Urphy
Ev. J. L. Porter
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Wm. Trader
Mt. Zion A. S. E. Church
J. H. Holland
Mt. Friendship E. Church
Alfred Lehane
Orener
Death of Edward Turpin Former New Jersey Freemason Leader
Camden New Jersey April 6 Edward Turpin Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of New Jersey died suddenly today after a period of illness though recently convalescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Edward Turpin
Grand Lodge of
New Jersey
Douglass Hospital Board Agrees to Reorganize
The State Appropriation Committee urged removing Dr. N F Mossell and restructuring the board. The hospital directors met and voted for reorganization, with officers offering to resign. They decided to keep Mossell as superintendent and operate without state aid if needed. A volunteer auxiliary delegation offered to raise half the funds for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Hospital
N. F. Mossell
Mossell
Kansas Legislature Appropriates for State Industrial School
Quindaro Kan March 11 A bill passed both Kansas Legislature chambers authorizing 73850 for two years maintenance of the State Industrial Department at Western. The president H T Key says a fall department opening will teach Auto Repairing and Machine Construction. The school recently bought a motor truck from C R Patterson & Sons and will buy more. No funds for new building, but the appropriation increases maintenance and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quindaro
Kan
Kansas
Western Ee
H. T. Key
C. R. Patterson & Sons
Greenfield
Ohio
Bishops of the C. M. E. Church Hold Meeting in Texas
Houston hosts key C. M. E. Church session as Bishop R. A. Carter and about two hundred Connectional Council delegates attend. Bishop L. H. Holsey presides. Bishop Isaac Lane delivers opening sermon. Galveston and Houston receptions highlighted the event. Migration discussion urges moving to places with better treatment and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
C. M. E. Church
Connectional Council
R. A. Carter
L. H. Holsey
Atlanta
Isaac Lane
Jackson
Tenn
Galveston
South
Halsey
Williams
Cottrell
Philips
Jamison
Carter
Cleaves
Bray
Gilbert
Stouf
Wayne News highlights from April services and local sports
Services at J Johns A M E church drew full attendance with Sunday school at 10 a m and communion in the afternoon. Rev Mackall and others attended the fourth quarterly meeting at Ardmore while Rev Davis presided over the conference at St Johns. Devon Athletics look strong on the Main Line with two moundmen and a full lineup for the coming season. opening game with Mt Pleasant A A penciled in for April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Page
Frank Long
Ees
Ethel
Philade
Busy Bee
William Bruce
Chester
Wayne
Devon Athletics
King
Day
Cy. Holmes
Eld
Birthday party for Mrs T B Thomas noted in Atlantic City
Atlantic City April 3. A March 15 birthday party for Mrs T B Thomas at 827 North New York avenue featured flowers music and a green and white dining setup. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Man ard Hawthorne Olivia Dickerson and several local residents.
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Atlantic City
T. B. Thomas
North
New York Avenue
Manard Hawthorne
Olivia Dickerson
W. M. Jones
Anna Saxton
Viola Harrison
Wm. Holden
John P. Turner
Ridey
Heirs to Fortune Sought by Lawyers in Columbus
Columbus, March 27. The law firm McGrew Laybourne and Mac Gregor of Springfield seeks to locate two colored women, Marie and Mary Duncan, aged about 22 and 24, taken from Clark County Children's Home about 15 years ago. They are heirs to property in another state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
McGrew Laybourne and MacGregor
Springfield
Marie
Mary Duncan
Clark County
Ohio
Young Man of Race Wins High Honor in State Contest
Ernest Brown of New Rochelle wins the State speaking contest held at War Hall Columbia University after taking the West Chester County title at Win yah School. New Rochelle High School earns its second public speaking victory for its students. Prize offers $50 cash or a Columbia University scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Ernest Brown
New Rochelle
Columbia University
West Chester County
Winyah School
War Hall
New Rochelle High School
Colores Artist Receives Recognition at Indiana Exhibit
Indianapolis March 27 John Hardrick earned honorable mention for two portraits at the tenth annual exhibit of sculpture and applied art by Indiana artists held at the John Herron Institute. The show was restricted to Art Association members and judged by higher standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
John Herron Institute of
John Hardrick
Art Association
President Newman of Howard University Resigns
Washington March 27 Dr S M Newman tendered his resignation as President of Howard University to take effect at the close of the 1918 school year The Board of Trustees assented He cites advancing years and failing health as reasons for leaving and says a broad minded man is wanted for the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
S. M. Newman
Howard University
Ad of Trustees
Downingtown club visitors and meetings noted
Downingtown PA April 4 report shows the Men's Union Club meeting Tuesday with visitors Joe Flowers and William Warnick, and William Brown with Daniel Johnnan in Philadelphia. The Boys Club met Monday at Fisher's Building. Herbert Flowers visited Friday. Florence Smith and Malzina moved to West Chester to live with daughter Mrs. B Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downingtown
Men’s Union Club
Joe. Flowers
Wm. Warnick
W. Brown
Daniel Johnnan
Philadelphia
Fisher's
Herbert Flowers
J. Holmes
Coatesville
Florence Smith
Malzina
West Chester
Lve
B. Jackson
Crestmont Socials Include Philadelphia Guests
Crestmont Pennsylvania hosts Mr and Mrs Walter H Casselle and Mr and Mrs Howard Cart of Philadelphia for dinner with Mr and Mrs James E Christopher and Miss Cromwell of Jenkintown. Mrs Wm Cuff visits family across the state with an Easter stop at Anselma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crestmont
Walter H. Casselle
Howard Cart
Philadelphia
James E. Christopher
Miss Cromwell
Jenkintown
Wm. Cuff
Bacton
Chester County
Anselma, Pa
Cuff
Street Evangelist Charged With Murderous Crime
Charles Baizemore a street preacher known for open air meetings in South Street is a fugitive after a Tuesday morning attempt to murder his wife Addie Smallwood and three others. He entered their home using a roof crawl and struck four people with a knife and pipe. the wife and youngest sister are recovering while Leitha 13 is seriously injured and may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baizemore
South St
Addie Smallwood
Wm. Smallwood
Agate Street
Port Richmond
Babe
Smallwood
Leitha
Anna
Episcopal Hospital
2Nd and
Lehigh Avenue
Lincoln Defeats Union in Close Debate
Lincoln wins the annual debate against Union by a 2 to 1 decision. McMorris 18 excels in speech and rebuttal, outperforming Union’s strong first round. University orchestra provides music before a reception hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha, which excludes McMorris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Lincoln
McMorris
Alpha Phi Alpha
Lisa
Business League to honor Booker T. Washington in Ardmore
The Main Line Negro Business Men's League of Ardmore plans a April 5 tribute at Zion Baptist Church to honor founder Booker T. Washington. Organizers praise self help and racial uplift, urging other city leagues to follow the example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Line
Negro Business Mens League of
Ardmore
National Business Men's League of America
Booker T. Washington
Zion Baptist Church
Creditt v Reliable Mutual Aid Society New Trial Denied
In Common Pleas Court No 1 the Creditt plaintiff won a verdict for services and the Reliable Mutual Aid Improvement Society moved for a new trial. The court ruled the facts were thoroughly examined at the first trial and denied the motion after arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creditt
Reliable Mutual Aid Improvement Society
Common Pleas Court No. 1
Famous 297th Infantry Honored in Honolulu Parade
The famous 25th Infantry now on duty in the Hawaiian Islands headed the Washington's birthday parade last month. They carried off parade honors and many athletic contest prizes. Honolulu papers gave them top credit in full page celebration articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
25Th Infantry
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Eight more colored citizens die aboard City of Memphis
New York reports the City of Memphis was sunk by submarines with eight additional colored citizens among the losses. The dispatch notes that colored citizens die beside white soldiers in every war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City of
Memphis
York Physician Secures Employment for Girls
York, March 27. Factories in the city are employing many colored girls as a result of the efforts of Dr. George W. Bowles. He acts as exam iner for the employers, facilitating job placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
George W. Bowles
Colored farmer earns near sixteen dollars a hog
Chicago March 20 a colored farmer F A Henderson of Kirkwood NL sold a drove of hogs in the market at 14.90 dollars per hundredweight netting him about 34.24 dollars in profit as a lesson on the rising cost of living and its impact on farmers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Lll
F. A. Henderson
Kirkwood
Auto Truck Drives Onto Sidewalk Killing Baby and Woman
On Monday at 17th and Fitzwater streets an auto truck swerved to avoid a collision with a westbound truck and crossed the sidewalk at the First African Presbyterian church. Mary Anderson, 9 months, died. Mrs Fannie Lee, 24, and Mrs Eleanor Beckett, 30, were injured with Beckett dying of heart disease at the scene. The coroner held Patrick McAller, 24, in bond for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th
Fitzwater Streets
First African Presbyterian Church
Patrick McAller
87Th and
Lancaster Avenue
17Th Street
U. S. Naval Home
Fitzwater Street
Fannie Lee
Eleanor Beckett
Chadwick Street
Holy Trinity Sabbath School Claims Payment Delayed
The Rev Dr Graham of Holy Trinity Baptist church defends his Sabbath school as timely in meeting obligations, says a check to the National Baptist Publishing House was held up, and notes funds were sent to Nashville to cover part of the bill. He calls for an apology from Publishing House officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Holy Trinity Baptist Church
Boyd
Nashville
Holy Trinity
National Baptist Publishing House
Newport News Opens New Hospital for Colored Citizens
Newport News March 20 a modern hospital for colored citizens named the Whit takerpe Hospital is opened to the public. Officers are President Dr W T Jones Vice President Dr P A Scott Treasurer Dr W P Dickerson and Secretary Dr W T Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpole Va
Whittakerpe Hospital
W. T. Jones
P. A. Scott
W. P. Dickerson
W. T. Foreman
Detroit Judge Dismisses Murder Charge After Self Defense Finding
Detroit judge Edward J. Jeffries dismisses Levi Pruitt's murder charge after a jury ruled the death occurred in self defense. He commends the jury and says the law is color blind, with only acts and circumstances weighing in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit, Mich
Edward J. Jeffries
Levi Pruitt
Will of Oscar G. Murray Probated in Baltimore
The will of Oscar G. Murray former president of the B and O Railroad was probated last week in Baltimore. One bequest provides ten thousand dollars to William J. Mossell long time valet to the deceased benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Oscar G. Murray
B. & O. Railroad
Wm. J. Mossell
Reverend Cassius M. C. Mason Dies After 37 Years at All Saints
Rev Cassius M C Mason longtime rector of All Saints P E Church in St Louis Missouri died last Wednesday. He served 37 years as pastor earning a reputation as a faithful tireless and efficient minister and leaves a lasting record as a monument to his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luis, Mo
Cassius M. C. Mason
All Saints P. E. Church
Miss Alberta Ross Visits Mother and Returns to Maryland School
Miss Alberta Ross visited her ailing mother and is reported much improved. She then returned to her school in Maryland to continue her studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Ross
Baltimore scandal surrounds St Barnabas priests paternity case
A sensational Baltimore report alleges Rev Charles A Evers pastor of St Barnabas Catholic Church is the father of Mary Lilly’s child. It cites an indictment of Rev William J Nieuwenhoff for choking Lilly and details other children s origins and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dor
Mary Lilly
Nieuwenhoff
Father Evers
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Violet Holmes
John A. Holmes
Society
Preston
Allen Fields
Asbury M. E. Church
Fields
Mia
Rebecca Fields
Robert Lindsay
Perth A . Y
R. R. Wright
Recorder
Philadelphia
Ebenezer A. M. E. Church
William Pickens
New York
Civic Club
Charles FE. Herbert
Samuel J.,herbert
W. 134Th Street
New York City
Mme
Azalia Hackley
Cosmopolitan Choral Club
William Bell
S. 17Th Street
D. Arnett Murphy
Queens Rally Pageant Draws Crowded House
The Queens Rally Pageant under the Eastern District benefitting the Protection of Colored Women drew a large audience Monday at St. Pauls Baptist church. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley directed the event marking her first try at this new entertainment form. The audience applauded wildly as each participant entered, with the Japanese Queen Mrs. Martha Page from Union Baptist crowned Queen of Queens. Hackley then departed for Baltimore for a recital at Ebenezer Methodist Church, returning Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
For the Protection of Colored Women
St. Pauls Baptist Church
Mme. E. Azalia Hackley
Martha Page
Union Baptist Church
Baltimore
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Colored Painters and Paperhangers Form Philadelphia Association
In Philadelphia, painters and paperhangers organize to improve work access and mutual support. Fourteen tradesmen met March 19 and formed The Painters and Paperhangers Association of Philadelphia, electing Geo. Gary president F. W. Burrell treasurer and Wm. Smiley secretary. The next meeting is April 5 at 8 30 p m at 19th and Carpenter streets to enroll members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painters A Paperhangers Association of
Philadelphia
Geo. Gary
F. W. Burrell
Wm. Smiley
19Th and
Carpenter Streets
Residence Visit Mentioned in City Notes
Mr and Mrs Albert Brown of East Levernest are visiting Mr and Mrs Philip Coleman at 2439 N Warnock Street. Mrs Coleman, who has been very ill, is mentioned in the brief social item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brown
East Levernest
Andhilip Ot Coleman
N. Warnock Street
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THE
Social Literary Society
Chamber of Deputies
California
Department OF Labor
Evangeline Home For Colored Women
Baptist Sunday School Union
Smyrna News
Edwin Turpin
C. M. FE. Church
Wayne News
Indiana Avenue
Cor. Michigan
Atlantic Avenues
R. M. Fowler
Colores
Newman
Downingtown News
South Street
Businee League
297Th Infantry
A. A. Lee
Newport News
New Hospital
Detroit
Paithfal
Colored Painters and Paper Rangers Organize
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