Death of a Noted Educator and Public Spirit
Mrs Fanny Jackson Coppin former Oberlin student and longtime principal of the Institute for Colored Youth dies at 1913 Bain Street after a long illness. Born a slave in 1837 in Washington DC she pursued education in Rhode Island and Oberlin College before leading schools and serving as a missionary society delegate. Funeral services are planned at Bethel Church with burial arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Jackson-Coppin
Levi J. Coppin
Bainstreet
Chris
Bethel Church
District of Columbia
New Maes
Newport
R. I
George Calvert
Rhode Island Normal School
Bristol
Oberlin College
Reformers Draw Color Line at City Employees Dinner
The first annual Reform administration dinner for city workers was held at John Wanamaker's Tea Room. Despite thousands of employees, only 1200 were seated. Report notes white Wanamaker staff served colored guests, promising to cover the incident in a follow up with names and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Administration
John Wanamaker
Department of Public Works
Rman
Cooke
Johnson
Jones
Wanamaker's
Tribune
Wanamaker
Willin
Nurses' Home Drive Aids Fred Douglass Hospital Effort
A contribution from Alberta A. Griffin of the class of 1912 kicks off a drive to fund the Nurses' Home for the Fred Douglass Hospital. The note highlights civic support and the growing campaign for improved hospital facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Douglass Hospital
Renee
Ned Douglass Hospital
Mies
Alberta A. Griffin
Morse
Gredesdice
Philadelphia NAACP Branch Meeting at Shiloh Baptist Church
A Philadelphia NAACP branch meeting at Shiloh Baptist Church featured temporary chair Dr. N F Mossell and secretary Chris J Perry, with permanent chair Bishop L J Coppin. The program included Shae ion Ovington of New York as main speaker and closing by Spencer Carpenter. The remarks urged civic duty and equality amid disfranchisement concerns and the ongoing fight for civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Shiloh Baptist Church
N. F. Mossell
Chris J. Perry
Mossell
L. J. Coppin
Ion Ovington
New York
Spencer Carpenter
Philadelphia Concert Orchestra at Editorium A
The Philadelphia Concert Orchestra performs Monday evening at the Editorium A on Cherry Street in Philadelphia. The event details include location on Cherry Street and the Monday date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phia Concert Orchestra
Editorium A
Cherry Sts
Phila
Smart thief captured after week long chase
Blanche Cook, a servant in Lieutenant R. Keyes’s house, fled with $5,000 worth of jewelry. Detectives traced her from Camden to Asbury Park. her accomplice Alexander Johnson was captured after a struggle. Johnson faced detainment in New York as authorities plan transport to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Cook
Keyes
Navy
Blanche
Bainbridge Street
Alexander Johnson
Delaware River
George Williams
Camden
Berth Amboy
Manawan
Red Bank
Branch
Asbury Park
New Yor City
Williams
Johnson
41St
9Th Avenue
New York
York
Tective Williams
Philadela
Color Line Case 10 Court Mandamus for Seat
James F. Bourne, a druggist denied a seat on the City Board of Education for the third time since removal by ex-Mayor Bacharach, seeks a mandamus from Chief Justice Gummere to compel the directors to recognize his appointment by the State Board of Education. The board refused admission, pledging to take the matter to the state’s highest court if needed. Wealthy supporters vow to back Bourne’s challenge in the name of ending racial barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
City
James F. Bourne
City Board of Education
Bacharach
Gummere
Supreme Court
Mandamus
Reus
Eplchen
State Board of Education
Bourne
House on easy terms advertised by The Tribune
An advertisement urges readers to contact The Tribune for information on purchasing a house with easy terms.
Just Gone Civil Wartime Gossip and Courtroom Tales
A turbulent column recalls demolition of historic sites and shifting beliefs about superstition in different races. It cites Mrs Adams a white woman who paid fortune tellers and faced a New York court case. The piece weaves in tales of divorce, social satire, and a father teaching his son cooking to prove business fitness, ending with the signoff Just Gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
New York
West Indies
Europe
Bard
France
Italy
Heattnd
Paacthel
Nebeles Ears B. CO
Rasvioniee Clubeames
Longest service record for a Black banker in New York
New York honors Boston Whitehead who served forty years at the Bank of New York on 65 Wall Street. Known as Brother White, he rose to general superintendent and earned respect from bank officers and leading financiers. He resides at Whitehead Cottage in Park, famed as a renowned Black hostelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston Whitehead
Bank of Seeecies
Wall Street
Cense Wales
Ph Pendie Ety
Whitehead
Park
Arthur H Payne Soloist at Philadelphia Orchestra Concert
Public demand prompts a Popular Concert at Parkway Auditorium on Fe 3 featuring Arthur H Payne as soloist. Critics acclaim him a premier singer and he recently performed with Deacon Johnson's Quartette at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel since October 1912. Tickets urged to avoid wait at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Payne
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia Concert Orchestra
Parkway Auditorium
Cherry Streets
Anderson
Bags
Payne
Bellevue-Stratford
Deacon Johnson
Lamott Protest Sparks Community Tension
Special to The Tribune reports a town protest in Lamott A. E. after a pastor led residents to demand justice. A janitor from Oaks Blt School and three white children faced charges tied to a summer incident amid racial tensions. Authorities released the accused after a swift effort by community members and a $100 bond was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
LaMott
A. E
Ie D. Brown
Norristown
Miei
Pol Lala
Ethan Hs
Gunnel
Ministers Elect New Officers At Conference
A large assembly met in the wards and inducted Rev. W. F. Graham as president Rev. H. B. D as vice president Rev. C. C. Scott as secretary Rev. A ext secretary Rev. J. T. Smith as treasurer Rev. J. C. Jackson as catechist Rev. A. R. D. D. as reporter Dr. W. H. Graham accepted the role with courtesy and outlined six months of work for the conference The day featured an address by Dr. L. G. secretary of Foreign Mission Field and a sermon by Rev. Foster of New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Graham
D. D
C. C. Scott
J. T. Smith
J. C. Jackson
W. H. Graham
L. G
Mr. Foster
N. J. A R SA
Boston stirred by interracial marriage announcement
Boston on January 10 was stirred by the announcement that Dr. Charles Freischer, formerly of Boston’s largest… the report notes a romance crossing racial lines and highlights local reactions to an interracial marriage. The piece reflects era attitudes and the evolving color line in Boston society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles Freischer
Apple Trees Packed In Ice Trick To Trick Nature
Washington reports a plan to send 100 tons of ice to a farm to cover apple trees. The goal is to fool observers into thinking winter remains, hoping to dampen early growth if the warm spell ends. Scientists warn the stunt could affect trees and fruit yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas
Phyllis Wheatley Club Hosts Mrs Emma V. Kelly
The Phyllis Wheatley Temple of Lady Elka No 51 entertained in honor of distinguished guest Mrs Emma V. Kelly Grand Secretary at their quarters with violin. Guests departed pleased and full of enthusiasm. Advertisement notes a real estate notice in The Phila Tribune offering bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Wheatley
Lady Elka No. 51
Emma V. Kelly
Vertise
Phila. Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
Shore
Feds
Phyllis Wheatley Club
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!