Capable Young Woman Given A High Position
Friday night at the Y W C A a gathering bid Mrs. Bailey farewell. She is described as the best trained colored woman in the section with roles as expert dietitian, state mother’s pension agent, and national appointee. The event highlighted preparation as a key to advancement and honored Mrs. Falconer for her work at Sleighton Farms and broader efforts for colored people. Speakers included Miss Johnson, Miss Earnest, and Dr A Lewis who chaired a committee to form a cooperative social service group.
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Bailey
Falconer
Sleighton Farms
Miss Johnson
Tyler
Whiteater
Miss Earnest
Doug Hees
Watkins
Turner
A. Lewis
Death of J A Fassitt in Philadelphia
John Alexander Fassitt longtime Philadelphia area resident and team business worker died Sunday eve March 26 at his son in law D James Run 2111 Reed Street. He was born December 5 1841 in Ilin Maryland, married Charlotte Fassitt forty nine years ago, leaves one daughter and several relatives. Funeral services held Thursday April 81st at Bethel Church with Rev C r officiating. Interment at Merion. The piece also notes church singers and local reactions.
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John Alexander Fassitt
D. James Run
Reed Street
Eveong
Isaac Elizabeth Fassitt
Ilin
Philadelphia
Charlotte Fassitt
Christ
Bethel Church
Moore
James Mason
Rele
C. R
W. H
R. J. Williams
Wilterment
Merion IN Williams
Worthy Employee Receives Pension After 31 Years
Mrs. Maria L. Cooper, a longtime janitress at the Drexel bank, was granted a pension after thirty-one years of faithful service. The 82 year old, still sprightly and industrious, wept with joy as the general superintendent announced the reward on March 28. The Tribune joins relatives and friends in congratulating this esteemed lady.
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Maria L. Cooper
Drexel Bank
Cooper
Tribune
Colored vote debate rises again in the South
Atlanta reports Louisiana politics heated over the colored vote as John M. Parker campaigns for governor. Parker a Progressive seeks to abolish the white primary, potentially empowering black voters and sparking intra party conflict as New Orleans press cautions against divisions and the possible swing of state elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Louisiana
John M. Parker
Mr. Parker
New Orleans
Colonel Pleasant
Parker
Indiana
Negro Clubs
State College Dormitory Fire at Orangeburg Causes Injuries
A disastrous blaze destroyed the State College girls dormitory in Orangeburg South Carolina. Forty six girls sustained injuries from a fall from the second story as about 350 people were inside the building. The cause remains unknown and the damage is estimated at sixty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Orangeburg
8. C
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs Meets in Baltimore
The next biennial meeting led by president Mrs. Booker T. Washington will be held in Baltimore beginning Sunday August 6 at a prominent church. Delegates from affiliated clubs nationwide are expected to attend and discuss issues affecting Black women and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs
Booker T. Washington
Moton Ends Speeches for Hampton
At Carnegie Music Hall R Moton delivered his last Hampton speech before taking the position at Tuskegee. Miss Ruby Harris modeled a bust of Dr. Washington presented to him at the Institute of Technology.
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Carnegie Music Hall
Hampton
Ee R. Moton
Tuskegee
Dr. Washington
Ruby Harris
Institute of Technology
Local visits and salon services noted in city
Mrs Effie Jenkins and Mrs B Hill visited Mrs Eva Cook Friday evening and took supper. Madam Robinson advertised services at 427 Locust Street including manicuring hair dressing shampooing and scalp treatments. A Philadelphia visitor from South Charles Mperemee SEE FEZ was noted.
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Effie Jenkins
B. Hill
Eva Cook
Madam Robinson
Locust &T
Chas. M Peremee
Philadelphia
Fez
Closing of Delaware M. E. Conference
The Delaware and Philadelphia districts announce closing services with a long list of Superintendents and supply staff across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland including J. H. Scott and W. Bard. The notice names numerous circuits and churches from Atlantic City to Wilmington and Yonkers with several supplies and appointments to be arranged.
Moorestown Community Notices Highlight Church Eventson
A Moorestown report lists services at Bethel A M E Church with Oscar McKim preaching his first sermon, a 3 pm Sunday school, and a 3 30 pm sermon by Mrs. Mary Still. Dp J Brown christened Mildred Rhiner Eldridge. Socials include Academy of Music attendance by multiple locals and the 36th wedding anniversary dinner for George and Sarah Muse with many guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorestown
N. J
Bethel A. M
Oscar Resp
Mary Still
D. J. Brown
Mildred Rhiner Eldridge
Stanley Eldridge
Ella Stevens
Florine Johnson
Gertrude Preston
Florence Singer
Mary J. Prout
Florince Butler
Edward Preston
John Prout
Clifford White
Academy of Music
Charles Taylor
Oscar McKim
H. Clements
Woodbury
Cora Alwyn
Philadelphia
Evelyn McKim
Effie Jenkins
Richard McKim
Dora A. Powers
Cathrine Chambers
Cedar Street
John Fisher
Fred Nelson
Adolphine Anderson
Salem
John Hopkins
Nelson Moody
William Muse
Wm. Hawkins
Shederick Eldridge
Isaac Eldridge
George Anderson
Annie Prout
Mary Muse
Lillie Williams
L. Lawrence and
Dson
Gertrude Mullick
Ocean Springs Riot Reports Debunked By Local News
The Ocean Springs News states the February incident ended with the conviction of Alf Smith and Bud Jemison, while alleging outsiders provoked the violence. It notes racial tension and dismisses sensational nationwide reports as misleading and potentially harmful to the town.
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Ocean Springs
Miss
Reciprocal News Service
United States
Ocean Springs News
Alf. Smith
Bud Jemison
Geo. Friar
Smith
Jemison
Moxey Tyron
Cumberland Telephone Company
Ocean Springs Bank
Times Picayune
New Orleans
Mobile Register
Not damaged by fire says Dr. R. H. Boyd from Nashville plant
Rev. R. H. Boyd, secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board, declares the Board's seven brick buildings west of the Cumberland River and housing the world's leading Negro printing works were not damaged by a major fire that swept east of the river. He notes winds blew sparks away and credits divine blessing and patrons' concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Reciprocal News Service
Nashville
Cumberland River
National Baptist Publishing Board
R. H. Boyd
D. D
Collier’s Weekly Rejects Colored Subscriptions Report
A Omaha letter to the editor claims Collier’s Weekly refused to hire or accept subscriptions from Black people. The writer cites an auditor’s discovery and a written card listing “Negroes” among undesirables, with a supervisor adding a cross to emphasize the bias.
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Omaha
Neb
United States
Colliers Weekly
Magazine Club
New York
Colliers
F. H. Rice
George Wells Parker
Stand Together Against World Plea of Speaker Simmons
Roscoe C. Simmons of Louisville spoke to Danville Kentucky crowds urging white and black Americans to stand side by side against the world. He proclaimed friendship across races, praised emancipation leaders, and urged unity while deflecting local criticisms.
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Danville
Roscoe C. Simmons
Louisville
J. M. Wallace
Republic
Tanner
Dunbar
Douglass
Walnut Street
Col. Simmons
Relief Fund Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Colored Employees Relief Fund of the Union League of Philadelphia held its annual election on Tuesday April 4. Executive officers elected include Samuel A. Cottman president J B Wright first vice president J W Smith second vice president W H Johnson treasurer W S Trice financial secretary James Williams recording secretary James Fassett chaplain Hamilton Jackson counselor. Directors named are George Bibbins Dale Anderson Moses Tull Dale Carter and Robert Morris.
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Colored Employees Relief Fund
Union League of Philadelphia
Samuel A. Cottman
J. B. Wright
J. W. Smith
Wm. H. Johnson
W. 8. Trice
James Williams
James Fassett
Hamilton Jackson
George Bibbins
Dale Anderson
Moses Tull
Dale Carter
Robert Morris
W Green Loses Suit Over Pullman Ejectment
New Orleans April 5 The United States District Court ruled against W Green Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in a 25000 damages suit against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for alleged unlawful ejectment from a Pullman berth aboard a Jacksonville to New Orleans passenger in May 1913 The defense contends he was an interstate traveler not subject to Florida Jim Crow car law The case will be appealed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
United States District Court
W. Green
The
Knights of Pythias
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Jacksonville
Fla
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Noted Band Master Resigns Manila
Walter H. Loving retires after fifteen years as conductor of the Philippines Constabulary Band with honors in Manila.
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Manila
P. 1
Walter H. Loving
Philippines Constabulary
New York Conference Advocates Race Bishops
Rev. W. H. Brooks of St. Marks M. E. Church in New York City spoke at Peekskill urging the New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church to consider race bishops and related reforms during the April meeting.
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New York
Peekskill, N. Y
W. H. Brooks
St. Marks M. E. Church
West 63Rd Street
New York City
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fire damages Germantown Pioneer Hand Laundry
A Sunday fire at 224 and 226 W Coulter street damaged the Pioneer Hand Laundry, owned by Jackson and Fortie. One story rear addition burned into two floors of the three story building, with a total loss of 2500 dollars. Firefighters took an hour to control the blaze. insurance partly covers the loss. The laundry employed many colored workers and the bucket brigade saved nearby mills.
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Germantown
W. Coulter Street
Pioneer Hand
Jackson and Fortie
Jackson
Noted English actor hears a colored actor recite
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree attended a performance at the Lafayett Theatre staged by colored actors as part of Shakespeare Tercentenary events. He praised Shakespeare’s reach across races and spoke on Othello, with Edward Sterling Wright reading the scene, as the audience applauded and the box displayed flags.
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New York
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Lafayette Theatre
Lafayett
Sir Herbert
Patrick Campbell
Iris Tree
Brutus
Cassius
Caesar
Shakespeare
Mr. Tree
Edward Sterling Wright
Mr. Wright
Star of Ethiopia meetings held across week at churches
The article notes three meetings for participants this week occurring Wednesday Friday and Saturday. On Wednesday most attendees gathered at Union A. M. EB. Church with exceptions of Egyptians and Cushites. Cushites met at Baptist Church Friday evening. School children met Saturday at 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Baptist Church.
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Union A. M. EB
16Th and Fairmount Avenue
Baptist Church
Holy Trinity Baptist Church
Smebe
Roundtree Seeks NJ Primary Backing as New Era Dawns
In a Trenton street encounter Rev. L. L. Roundtree discusses his bid as an alternate delegate to the National Convention. He argues white and black communities must back capable leaders and push colored men ahead, urging voters to support progress and self improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Roundtree
New Jersey
Jottings From The Nument al Cite
Baltimore April 6 Robert Hott one of the oldest funeral directors in the city died Friday after long illness He was born in Baltimore and belonged to several lodges His funeral Tuesday with interment in local cemetery Rev Dr Ernest Lyon of John Wesley M E Church addressed a reception Monday night Daniel H Murphy of New York is studying linotype Mrs Maggie Walker of Virginia spoke before lodges of St Luke last week The Baltimore A M E will hold its conference Metropolitan area begins next Wednesday Rev Dr Harvey Johnson of Union Baptist Church improving Mr Frank Johnson Afro American reporter will attend the M E B Conference in Philadelphia
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Baltimore
Robert Hott
Ernest Lyon
John Wesley M. E
Daniel H. Murphy
N. Y
Maggie Walker
St. Luke
Germantown Shooting Frenzy Sparks Police Hunt
A Saturday night shooting at 173 W Price street Germantown left Read fatally wounded. Morton an older resident, accused by Morris, a house boarder, then fled as police pursued him and neighbors including Mrs Morton and two children provided statements.
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W. Price Street
Germantown
Morton
Morris
Read
Mraton
Soram
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U. S
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J. A. Fassett
Academy
G. ‘Williams
Clark K
Iliams
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Camden
Mary
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Philade
South
Louisana
Moton
Delaware
M. E
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J. H. Scott
Atlantic City
A.L. Martin
Bridgeton
J. E. Cook
A. H. Hill
Brooklyn
W. J. Bridgeman
Burlington
J. H. Blackiston
E. O. Parker
Camden Mission
B. W. Berry
Cape May
Magnolia
M. Shelton
Merchantville
T. Purnell
Montclair
F. J. Handy
Mount Holly
W. R. A. Palmer
Newark
J. BE. A. Johns
Ocean City
N J
Orange
R. G. Waters
Ossining
WN. Y
T. O. Johns
Pleasantville
E. F. Morris
East Calvary
C. A. Tindley
Frankford
R. H. Wallace
J. T. Fletcher
Haven
J. R. Brown
Ohn Wesley
J. W. Jefferson
St. al
Alexander Reid
Somerville
E. Parker
Zoa
A. McNeil
Bethlehem
N. M. Chisholm
Wilmington
W. A. Hubbard
Barclay
Del
W. Johnson
Catlin
Cheswold
J. L. Taylor
Cokesberry
H. T. G. Jennings
Coleman
M. C. Jennings
Crumpton
H. J. McBride
Delaware City
O. P. Dickerson
Dover
L. H. Moore
I. J. Brittingham
Galena
L. E. Houlson
Marydel
I. D. Pitts
Middletown
M. A. Thompson
Millington
G. W. Moore
New Castle
W. C. Rowland
Newport
J. H. Steveson
Odessa
L. W. Deakins
Port Deposit
B. C. T. Parker
Port Penn
L. T. Robbins
Sassafras
H. S. Johns
Smyrna
M. H. Murphy
Still Pond
P. W. Price
Townsend
M. Rasin
Ezion
W. T. Hemsley
C. H. Spriggs
Mt. Joy
J. W. Jewett
Gammon Theological Seminary
P. O. Connell
Genealggen
Ecuesceae
Collier’s Weekly
Relief Fund
Samuel T. Cottman
Bucket Brigade
Ethiopia
DR. L. W. L. Roundtred
Trenton
Rev. Ll. W. L. Tree
Numental
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