Memorial Committee Encouraged by Emulation Efforts
The Institute, in Ala, reports pre arranged contributions to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund for year end and New Year greetings. The Birmingham District Medical and Pharmaceutical Association sent $25 with a note praising the memorial as a tribute to Dr. Booker T. Washington and its co worker. The letter, signed Huckabee President, Dr. Donovan Treasurer, and Dr. Fred A Secretary, signals strong support and ongoing commitment.
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Institute
Ala
T. Washington Memorial Fund
Tuskegee
Birmingham District Medical
Pharmaceutical Associa
Booker
Aign
Huckabee
Fred A
Bethel Sabbath Services Highlight Day of Unity
In Bethel Square Pa a Day of Sabbath services unfolded with sermons by M L Bryson and an 8 o clock session led by Pastor Baker. Notable remarks praised Rev. Baker and the U A M E church with words of thanks for support and shared spiritual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Harris
Phoenixville
H. Keene
Collee
Bro. Baker
Young Elsie Thomas Shows Promise as Writer
Miss Elsie M. Thomas, from William Penn High School, contributes to the current Onas magazine with a story titled Frances Adventure. A Progressive Club at the same school, led by Miss Hattie Norris, earns praise for entertaining peers and aiding a home for crippled children during Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie M. Thomas
H. H. Thomas
William Penn High School
Frances
Progressive
Hattie Norris
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Father Uncles Entry to Priesthood
Baltimore and nearby cities mark the 25th anniversary of Rev. Charles R. Uncles ordination with a two day civic and church celebration. Cardinal Gibbons sends a letter of regret. Events include a solemn high mass at St Francis Xavier and vesper services at St Barnabas. Notables and testimonials honor the first colored priest ordained in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles R. Uncles
St. Peter Clavers Hall
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Father Uncles
Jharene
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Barnabasatholic
William C. McCord
Thomas A. Johnson
Morgan College
J. J. Nally
Clarke L. Smith
Harry 8. Cummings
Frank A. Simmons
Committee of Arrangements
Marcellus Dorsey
Joseph Burgess
Henry Dorsey
Stephen Theobald
Chris. J. Perry
Philadelphia Tribune
Jesse Binga
Chicago Banker
Death of Salem's Dan Bradpher A Respected Local Man
Salem Virginia funeral for Dan Bradpher 68 who died suddenly Tuesday morning was held Thursday January 11 at 3 PM from the First Baptist church. Bradpher a well known colored man of Salem with considerable means leaves a widow and son Isaac D Bradpher of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Dan Bradpher
First Baptist Church
Isaac D. Bradpher
Philadelphia
Truck wreck leaves driver with a broken leg in Allentown
Allentown Pa Jan 13 George D Williams received a broken leg and other injuries when a five ton truck he was driving upset Thursday He was taken to Allentown Hospital where he is resting nicely His wife is at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
George D. Williams
Allentown Hospital
West Philadelphia Notes and Social Appointments
Mrs. Annie Nugent of Atlantic City visited relatives in Chester Middletown and Smyrna during holidays. Mr and Mrs George Gardner hosted dinner for several friends at their 1212 North 23rd Street home. The item notes condolences for a sister in Atlantic City.
The Late John Bunyan Reeve D D A Memorial Ode
A elegiac portrait honors Reverend John Bunyan Reeve D D longtime Central Presbyterian pastor and founder of Berean School. The poem recalls his New York roots, fifty years of teaching and guiding his congregation, and his work with youth and theology, ending with a benediction on his legacy.
Gompers Defies No Strike Law in Testimony
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, told the House Commerce Committee that if a law banning strikes were enacted he would violate it. Leaders of railroad unions also opposed a strict eight hour bill, arguing compulsory arbitration and overtime pay limits are unacceptable.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
H. B. Perham
The
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Adamson
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gompers
Wilson
Congress
Cleveland
Brotherhoods of Railroad
Warren 8
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Mt Zion Church Holds Revival Services in Berwyn
Mt Zion church in Berwyn extends revival services with Rev R F Wright preaching morning and evening. Four converts and four still at the altar amid attendance draws. Mrs Belle Williams of Berlin Md to visit Mr Williams at Menock Farm. Theo Ricks of Devon moves to Zion church after a severe grip illness. Inclement weather dampens attendance.
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Berwyn
Mt. Zion Church
R. F. Wright
Alter
Belle Williams
Berlin
Ae, Williams
Menock Farm
Ae Brown
Anna Little
Devon
Theo Ricks
Zion Church
Penrose to press probe of Brumaugh administration
Senator Penrose on Wednesday announced plans for a legislative probe into State Government departments under Governor Brumbaugh. A joint committee will investigate the Attorney General, Public Service Commission, Labor and Industry, Agriculture and Banking, with an appropriation of 25 000 to 50 000 dollars. The focus includes Governor Brumbaughs removal of Banking Commissioner William H. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Brumbaugh
Public Service Commission
Labor and Industry
Agriculture
Banking
Senate
E. E. Biedleman
House
Richard J. Baldwin
Capitol Hill
Banking Department
William H. Smith
Smith
Mob Threatens Lynching Governor in Murray Ky
Governor A Stanley arrived to calm a mob in Murray Kentucky after threats surfaced against Judge Charles Bush and States a oat Smith. He asserted support for due process and ordered a fair trial for The life of Martin a colored man accused in a killing. The mob vow to resist and to threaten officials if the trial proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Martin
A. ©. Stanley
Stanley
Charles Bush
Kentucky
Factory 15 closure rumor debunked by managers and workers
Statement denies circulating report that the Shirt Waist Factory for young colored girls at 22nd and Ridge avenue would close. The plant, opened Jan 1 1916, will continue full time under manager I Rodesky with ongoing training and employment for workers.
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Haney Kuttner
Raab
I. Rovesky
22Nd and
Ridge Avenue
I. Rodesky
Lott Carey Convention Plans $7000 Haitian Mission Drive
In Richmond on January 5, representatives of the Lott Carey Baptist Convention authorized a $7,000 appeal to support eight missionaries in Haiti. Dr C B Brown and Dr A M Moore to attend Jamaica Baptist Convention for cooperation. Rev W M Alexander of Baltimore to lead fund raising.
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Richmond
Lott Carey Baptist Convention
Hert
Haiti
C. 8. Brown
A. M. Moore
Jamaican Baptist Convention
W. M. Alexander
Baltimore
Pastors Plan Great Race Meeting
A committee of the Interdenominational Ministers' Alliance met at Holy Trinity Baptist church to arrange a rally for northernly migrated African Americans from the South. Rev. John W. Lee serves as chairman and Rev. Wm. A. Harrod as secretary. another planning session is set for next Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interdenominational Ministers’ Alliance
Holy Trinity Baptist Church
Southland
John W. Lee
First African Presbyterian Church
Progressive Business Association Elect Officers
The Progressive Business Association held its largest meeting to date at the YMCA on 1724 Christian Street. Organized July 18, 1916, it has 116 members. new 1917 certificates issued and officers elected for six months.
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Progressive Business Association
Christian Street
G. Grant
Wrest
B. J. Bunn Ter
J. Brown
E. Monroe
A. F. Stevens
J. W. Townes
C. L. Peal
R. E. Robinson
G. Edward Dickinson
Edward Osely
H. W. Porter
G. Grant Williams
Celebrate silver wedding anniversary of Rev and Mrs Gaskins
Rev P B Gaskins and his wife of St Pauls Baptist Riverton NJ celebrate their silver wedding at 3629 Warren Street. At 8:30 the bridal party gathered for a re marriage ceremony conducted by Rev J M Moses. Attendants included Pauline Bertha Emanuel James Baby Gaskins and Georgia Lewis. A large gathering filled the couple’s home with friends and family then refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Gaskins
St. Pauls Baptist Church
Riverton
N. J
Warren Street
J. M. Moses
Pauline
Bertha Gaskins
Baltimore ministers urge independent church for colored members
In Baltimore on January 19 Dr John P Goucher advised that the colored membership of the M E Church should seek to form an independent church for the 346000 colored members of the Northern branch He argued the community might progress faster and noted attitudes toward presidency and regional conferences A. M E Church leader James Weldon Johnson urged equal rights for race migrants and other local notices include funeral details for Mrs Emily J Harrod and travel of Bishop John Hurst
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Baltimore
M. E. Church
John P. Goucher
M. E
South
United States
Freedmen's Aid Society
Church Extension Society
Trinity A. M. E. Church
James Weldon Johnson
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
North
John Hurst
Florida
Emily J. Harrod
Eutaw Street
M. J. Nay
Centenary Douglass Observances Urged by Equal Rights Leagues
National Equal Rights League calls nationwide centenary events for Frederick Douglass on February 14 1917. Equal Rights Committees urged in numerous communities to honor the abolitionist and advocate for civil rights with a New Year message urging youth respect for Douglass and a stronger race rights movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Equal Rights League
Frederick Douglass
League
Equal Rights Cause
Equal Rights Committee
Equal League
Douglass
United States of America
Statesman
Ausces of Equal Rights Committee
Unltead League
Citizens
P C A Hosts Supper Dance for Hundreds in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Caterers Association held its annual Caterette Supper Dance at New Garrick Hall on a Wednesday evening. Mme Keene’s orchestra supplied music as guests arrived in formal dress. A grand march led guests, followed by a lavish supper and dancing until 3 am. Attendees came from multiple cities including Washington DC, Baltimore, New Bedford, and Wilmington. Norman D. Johnson chaired arrangements with Ira J. Stewart as president and other officers listed.
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Philadelphia Caterers Association
New Garrick Hall
Philadelphia
Mme. Keene
Holly Caterer
Robert Street
Carrie Nelson
Reading
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
New Bedford
Mass
New Haven
J. A. Howard
8. Perkins
J. H Bacon
H. H. Jackson
A. Lee
Robert Keene
R. Primas
F. Augusta
J. E. Morris
W. A. Webster
L. Jones
C. A. Howard
J. Smith
Ira Stewart
R. Street
L. W. Hood
F. Patterson
Investig investigation clears Bryn Mawr man of forgery charge
An Augusta C. Buzby led effort, with Eli Briggs, cleared of a $65 forgery claim tied to a Camden, New Jersey case. The forger, Earl Freeman, used Briggs name to collect on a worthless check from Bryn Mawr Bank and Norristown, prompting removal of Briggs from prison records.
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Augusta C. Buzby
Eli Briggs
Bryn Mawr
Camden
N. J
Merchants Trust Co
Briggs
Buzby
Earlman
Bryn Mawr Bank
Freeman
Norristown
Griggs
Revered Murray and Wife Visit Coatesville
West Chester residents Rev. Wm. Murray his wife and daughter spent Sunday in Coatesville. They attended the U A M E church where Rev. Ezekiel Smith preached and led a class. They left early to visit brother John F. Murrey, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson on Canton Green Street.
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West Chester
Wm. Murray
Coatesville
Ezekiel Smith
John F. Murrey
Johnson
ton-Cbnins
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