Colored Citizens Resent Sidewalk Harassment by Whites
Riot fears flare after street clash in Trenton New Jersey as white men push through Black crowds. Police arrest Lonny and Emerson Glover on charges of assault and battery while 20 additional officers reinforce the area. A bystander was wounded as shots were fired. authorities seek the fourth man involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Rocas
Mori Ny
Bern
Lonny
Emerson Glover
Shota
Wan
Convicted Fifth Ward Police Men Remain In Court
On Wednesday last, six Fifth Ward police officers were convicted and jailed as the courthouse clock tolled. The group, including former Police Lieutenant Lennett and Emanuel Urem, faced sentences about two terms, with election fallout and lingering district tensions noted in Chester courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchpster
Fifth Ward
Court House
Chester
Lennett
Emanuel Urem
Leuan
Michael Mur
Ahrfter
Clarence
Local Barber Hygiene Rules Enforced in Aug Reform
Aug. 5 report from La DRE notes new barber shop regulations require sterilized tools and hand washing between customers. Inspectors emphasize clean stations in all shops, with fines for violations.
Potato Disease Ravages Potatoes in Luzerne County
Experts from the state Department of Plant Industry and Agriculture surveyed potatoes in Luzerne County noting a wart disease that ruins tubers. They warn the blight threatens widespread crop value and urge rapid control efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
T U
Deef Agriculture
Luzerne County
Camden plans LN service work by social aid chiefs
The text notes plans to extend social services in Camden with leaders such as Dr H erees Own and War Camp officials to supervise a speech program. It lists names including Mrs Katie P Johnson, C Webb, Mrs William Jan, and Rev O S Watts as participants or organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
H. Eres
Own
Srete Hington G Piel
D. Cornish
J. T. Nutt
A. Phan
Katie P. Johnson
Dr Roberts Leads Republican Canvass From 27th Nomination
New York on August 4 Dr Charles H Roberts a veteran dentist emerged as the Republican candidate. The report notes his prominent campaign role and the party's efforts to secure support from aldermen and local officials as the nomination process continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chas. H. Roberts
Ice Conservation Commission Seeks 25 Percent Ice Cut in September
The Ice Conservation Commission orders dealers to reduce supplies to restaurants drug stores soda fountains saloons and meat and milk stores by twenty five percent. A fifty percent cut applies to places serving cracked ice and ice in drinks. Sales for window displays are banned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Conservation Commission
Police Raid Sparks Outrage Over Hypocrisy
In Camden detectives raided the home of James Russell and Mary West, who were fined $50 each by Recorder Stackhouse. The pair, labeled as street evangelists, allegedly ran a disorderly house amid their alleged gambling activity.
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Camden
James Russell
Mary West
Recorder Stackhouse
British Home Secretary Prefers Self‑Help on American Question
London August 7 The House of Commons heard Ward Shortt say British electors prefer to settle their own question in America and that government action is not necessary. The remark was cheered as the Home Secretary expressed readiness to agree with self determination but cautioned against formal government steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Birth of a Nation screening halted in Omaha
Omaha officer bans the photoplay The Birth of a Nation at Majestic theatre South Side. City leaders have long sought to curb content that stirs race prejudice, and authorities acted quickly in this case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Majestic Theatre
Third annual aqua at Bordentown School
Preparations are underway to host the third annual aqua on Thursday August 14 1919 at the Bordentown School. The event gathers colored people to discuss issues and hear from leaders Jas Johnson of the NAACP and Dr George R Haynes of the Interior Department. Attendees will enjoy a country dinner on campus and various games, with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordentown
Peety
Jas. We Ohnson
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Geo. R. Haynes
Bureau of Negro Economics
Department of the Interior
Washington
James Weldon Johnson
George E. Haynes
W. R. Valentine
West Virginia Couple Visits Germantown and Atlantic City
Mr. and Mrs. BR J Ford of Giotto West Virginia arrived in Germantown on July 26 to visit his brother J T Gaines at 1489 Stafford St. They have been away years and enjoyed staying in Atlantic City and parts of New Jersey. They plan further visits to Norfolk Richmond and other Virginia cities before returning.
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BR. J. Ford
Giotto
W. Va
J. T. Gaines
Stafford St
Germantown
Ford
West Virginia
Atlantic City
Jersey Star
Mrs. Ford
Norfolk
Richmond
Virginia
Murder Suspect Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Richmond Va Aug 4 one of two colored men held for the murder of Rosa Bidettt has been sentenced to die in the electric chair October 3 Clifford Allen 23 is the condemned man the other suspect Sam Hil has not yet been tried
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Richmond
Rosa’ Bidett
Bicoff
Clifford Allen
Coroe
Sam Hil
Tennis Tournament Opens at Strawberry Mansion Today
The annual tennis event under the Chautauqua Tennis Club begins today at 1 o clock at Strawberry Mansion and will run through August 16. Tally Holmes of Washington has returned from overseas to compete, with a tournament dance planned next Friday evening at New Garrick Hall.
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Chautauqua Tennis Club
Strawberry Mansion
Tally Holmes
Washington
New Garrick Hall
Perpetrators of Dastardly Crimes to Face Justice
Clarence Cothron and Grace Clark alias Grace Cothron were returned from Palatka Florida to Baltimore last Friday on charges of shooting to death Homer Jones a colored chauffeur near Laurel Maryland on June 4. They were sought in Atlantic City and led detectives to the site of John T Weldon s murder on Montrose Street. Four weeks earlier Cothron and a woman claimed as his wife hired Weldon to chauffeur them on a month long southern car tour. Weldon reported missing and Baltimore police prompted a renewed search. The circular linked a white man and a woman to the Jones murder.
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Clarence Cothron
Grace Clark
Grace Cothron
Balttimore
Palatka
Fla
Homer Jones
Laurel
Atlantic City
John T. Weldon
Montrose Street
Cothran
Weldon
Baltimore
Homer Tones
Jones
Colored motor corps entertains 100000 soldiers in New York
The Had Unit, world’s only colored women’s motor corps, entertained about 100000 servicemen, mostly from southern states, in New York City. The unit used ambulances and buses to transport convalescents to events, hospitals, and tours while providing comfort and cheer.
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New York
Had
New York City
League
Hayward
Lonesome
Louisiana
Debar Hospital No
Pearl
Anc
Motor Corps
Georgia
Alabama
Usbank
Mississippi
Tennessee
Leavelle
Mae Kemp
Murray
Annald
Harry Payne
Mig Amber
National Reing
Ian
Saeki
Jamaica
Pelo
Chinatown
Ghetto
Wall Street
Riverside Drive
Coney Island
No. 200
West
Shantung Deal Revealed In U S Japan Pact Talk
Secretary Lansing testified before the Senate relations committee on a hearing about the Shantung provision. He said the United States did not know of the secret treaty between Japan and the Allies and questioned whether any American drafts remained in the President's possession. The inquiry focused on how the Shantung concession and policy in China were agreed without U.S. knowledge.
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Wn Ion
Nu Relations Committee
Senate
Germany
Monaree Teg
League of Nations
Shantung
Lansing
Japan
China
Bhan
Public Invited to Attend Progressive Association Meeting
A group of young men formed a Progressive Association and report securing the entire list at 928 W. Jefferson Street. They plan a public meeting on August 15 with addresses by bankers Brown and Meyers and manager Meven at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Street
Messrs. Brown and Mevens
Wae
Parents' League Frets Over Bruce Ouster in Washington
In Washington on August 4 Dr. Van Shaick pledges a nonracial board as the Parents' League pushes to remove Mr. Bruce. A three-member committee is named to probe Bruce charges, with mixed support among trustees. The league warns 15000 colored children may withdraw to private classes if Sept 15 action fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bruce
van Shaick
League
Larned
Dr. Larned
Coralie Cook
Fountain Peyton
Bruce Muddle
Parents’ League
Langford and Thompson Box Draw In Tulsa Bout
Sam Langford of Boston and Jack Thompson of Philadelphia boxed fifteen rounds to a draw in Tulsa Oregon? Aug 5. The bout was the first for the belt offered by Billy for the colored heavyweight world championship, primary in seption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Sam Laford
Boston
Jack
Philadelphia
Billy
Quiet in Chicago race riot district sparks investigation
Atlantic City reports Mayor Bacharach inviting James Lightfoot to present gambling evidence amid claims of 7 percent craps in the back of the city. Chicago announces 50 alleged race rioters to stand trial in October for murder and conspiracy as troops police and sheriffs patrol the black belt after a deadly riot leaving 33 dead and hundreds injured.
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Atlantic City
James Lightfoot
Kuehnie
Bacharach
Lightfoot
Chicago
Black Belt
Henry Baker
James Crawford
Oscar Dozier
B. F. Mardy
Edward Lee
John Miles
John H. Simpson
Hiram Taylor
Joshua Thomas
Eugene Williams
Rob Stege
Trisbune
Endured Ordeals in Overseas War End in Camden Shooting
Irvin Wolford a 26 year old discharged serviceman died after being shot in a home at 11th and Baxter streets. Harrison White identified by Wolford before death as the shooter during a quarrel. White has pleaded in police court on a murder charge claiming the shooting was accidental. Captain of Detectives Schredier reported the killing and witnesses said White ran upstairs and then fired at Wolford.
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Camden
N. J
Irvin Wolford
Sycamore
Llth
Baxter Streets
Cooper Hospital
Harrison White
Sycamore St
Wolford
Schredier
Twee Heroes of 368th Receive War Medals
Private Joseph James of 1622 Alder Street and Private John Baker of 1835 South Twentieth Street, both formerly with the 368th Infantry, received the French War Cross and Gold Star at the U.S. Army recruiting office. James is cited for rescuing a wounded comrade under heavy fire and returning him to safety. Baker earned his medal for delivering a message to an advance battalion despite wounds and intense machine-gun fire.
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U. S Army
Joseph James
Alder Street
368Th Infantry
John Baker
South Twentieth Street
Northeastern Federation protests to President over Chicago riot
Providence R I August 3 The Northeastern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs condemned race riots and the burning of Negro homes in Chicago. They telegraphed President Wilson urging him to stop the mob violence and protect all people regardless of race or creed.
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Providence
Chicago
Wilson
Northeastern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs
United States
Conference to address race riots and Black economic welfare
Representatives from more than thirty denominations meeting in September to formulate programs for preventing race riots and improving Black economic conditions. The gathering follows discussions by the Federal Council of Churches and Home Missions Council about riots in Washington and Chicago.
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New York
Wilbur P. Thirkield
Methodist Episcopal
New Orleans
Federal Council of Churches and Home Missions Council
Washington
Chicago
Miss Bradshaw of Topeka Visits City Guest of Solomons
Miss Mattie Bradshaw of Topeka Kansas visits the city as a guest of Miss Gertrude Solomon and Mrs James H Dodd at 2032 Bainbridge street. She is described as among Topeka’s wealthiest residents and travels from Cleveland to Newark for events including the National Baptist Convention in Atlantic City.
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Mattie Bradshaw
Topeka
Kans
Gertrude Solomon
James,h. Dodd
Haynes
Bainbridge Street
Brad
Cleveland
Ohio
Atlantic City
Bradshaw
Newark
N. J
New York Subway Strike Halts Morning Commute
A partial walkout by part of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company's 13 000 employees disrupted service on subways elevated and trolley lines during rush hour. The strike started as workers planned a 5 o'clock walkout and kept thousands awaiting trains across New York and its boroughs.
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New York
Brooklyn
Presbyterians Host Evangelists at Vacation Bible School Session
The Evangelistic Committee of the Presbyterian Church hosted a gathering at the Daily Vacation Bible Schools featuring evangelists and workers. About two hundred attendees, including colored participants, heard leaders discuss the work of the schools and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beatlett
Enebyterian
Gosay
W. P. Fult
W. H. Scott
Freeman
Spann
B. A
Henry L. Méliger
Rev Fred A Garrett to lead St Thomas Church
Bishop Rhinelander names the Rev Frederick A Garrett to take charge of St Thomas Church on 12th Street. The church, unable to call a rector, surrenders its choice to the bishop while the diocese arranges portions of the incumbent’s salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. A. Garrett
ST. Thomas Church
Rhinelander
Frederick A. Atone
St. Tho . K. Chure
Principal seeks aid for Alabama school in dire straits
The chairman requests donations to support an Alabama school led by Mr Samuel, facing financial strain after recent hurricane damage and the death of a key writer. The institution covers thirty acres with four buildings and farm implements valued at $20 000. last year enrollment declined amid community subsidies. Donations may be sent to Rev H N Brown or Rev P Dimicop on wealth avenue.
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Samuel Eas Beir
Richmond
St the
Dalllas
Mowe Me Beston
Mary
Brown
Snow Hill
Booker T. Washi
H. N. Brown
P. Dimi
Wealth Avenue
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Conservation Commission
Nebraska
Chatauqua
R. BR. Ford
Bordentown Industrial School
Pittsburg
Brownsville
Houston
Clarence Cothorn
White
Elkton, Md
U. S. Army
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Bosineuf
Lagrosiliiere
Guadeloupe
Martinique
Chamber
Bet
Nnry
Jules Paris
France
Theister of
Boisneuf
America
Charles
Seine
Mayeras
MR. Bruce
H. Fugene Wilson
TWEE
N. E Federation
Miss Bradshaw
Topeka Kansas
City
OR Aid
Haas 1738
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