Picture brides from Japan prepare for voyage to new lives
San Francisco January 25. Many picture brides will travel from Japan to embark on marriages with husbands they have never met. At Angel Island immigration station Dr. B C Haworth will handle their affairs as secretary to the Japanese Association of America. A prior register marriage is performed in Japan and the bride receives her husband’s photograph before sailing.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Japan
Angel Island
B. C. Haworth
Japanese Association of America
Haworth
Abge Island
Young Man Fatally Run Down by Trolley on South Street
Louis Dupree, son of Fidelity Hat manager, was struck while crossing South Street at Sixteenth Street on Wednesday evening. He suffered a fractured skull and multiple injuries, reportedly blamed on his own carelessness. He was taken to Polyclinic Hospital where reports indicated he was improving as of press time.
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South Street
Sixteenth St
Louis Dupree
Fidelity Hat
South St
16Th
Dupree
Polyclinic Hospital
C. V. —_ Lodge of Elks
Citizens Club Reception Largest of the Season
A Citizens Club reception marked the season's largest event with a concert by Pe Republican Chub and performances by Miss Bessie Moseley Al Brown Percussion Warfield and Lancaster. The program included clog and buck dancing, songs, and jokes, with George J. Cole as master of ceremonies and a supper table afterward.
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pCa
Bessie Moseley
al Brown
Percy Warfield
Lancaster
Buck
Mamta
Contina
George J. Cole
Give Smith and
Oi A
Christmas Wage Earners Bank in 1915 Opening
A fragmented report notes the 1915 Christmas Wage Earners' Bank event drawing a large crowd of colored people and other supporters. Details are sparse but indicate a significant gathering and community involvement around the project.
Nails Pop Like Bullets In Frigid Aurora Newborn Homes
In Aurora Illinois on January 26 the cold snap caused nails in newly built houses to shoot loose and pop, alarmed residents and a caller reported a “bluecoat.” A patrolman, hearing the rattle at 5:45 am, could not locate a source but assured the frightened caller there was no danger.
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Aurora
Ill
Aascon
First Kansas church bell melts in fire
A historic copper bell that summoned Kansas worshippers melted in the Kickapoo schoolhouse fire. Shipped from St Louis in 1856 as a gift to a Methodist church, it was later sold to the Kickapoo School Board in 1865 and perished with the burning schoolhouse.
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First Kansas
F ‘Louis
Leavenworth
Kan
Kickapoo
Kansas
St. Louis
Bufus
Methodist Church
Song Covers Jail Escape in Ladysmith
Prisoners sang "Down by the Old Mill Stream" as a jail escape occurred in Ladysmith Wisconsin on January 23. The event involved inmates and drew local attention to the see store and the post office atony.
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Ladysmith, Wis
Ony
Lancaster Church Services and Lodge Social Draw Crowds
In Lancaster Pennsylvania Rev Shirley preached at Bethel A M E Church with large Sunday school attendance. The quarterly feast was led by Rev R H Shirley and Rev John Weaver delivered an evening sermon. Conestoga Lodge Elks 140 hosted a well attended social.
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Lancaster
Shirley
Bethel
R. H. Shirley
John Weaver
Conestoga Lodge of Elks
Iaus Eice
Clara
Ardmore woman injured in apparent accident
Mrs. R. E. Reid of 209 Holland Ave. Ardmore, Pa., was involved in a mishap last week when she struck her head on a stairs railing.
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Ardmore
R. E. Reid
Holland Ave
Saas
Rector Hendricks Instated At St Thomas Church Unity Aimed
The new rector Rev William E Hendricks was installed at St Thomas Episcopal Church on Twelfth Street last Sunday in a ceremony led by Bishop Rhinelander. About 500 attendees witnessed the presentation of symbols of office and the handing of church keys as 19 of 35 candidates were confirmed. Hendricks outlined plans for St Stephens Guild to unify members and promised steadfast leadership to heal past factional rifts. He was born in 1879 on St Croix and educated at Lincoln Yale and the General Theological Seminary before missionary work in Porto Rico.
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Ruinelander
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Twelfth Street
Walnut
William E. Hendricks
Raymond J. Burr
Bis Rhinelander
Hendricks
St. Stephen's Guild
St. Croix
Danish West Indies
St. Croix Boys’ High School
Island
United Nee Begin
Nicetown Revival Highlights Baptisms and Strong Attendance
In Nicetown on January 26 churches report a successful revival with eight baptisms at Second Baptist Church and morning baptismal services at the Nazarene. Holsey M E Church held evening Baptist services. weather kept many at their churches all day. The Second Baptist Sunday school, led by Superintendent Stephens, filled its classrooms with orderly, engaged scholars. pastor V. Jackson started a Bible class.
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Nicetown
Second Baptist Church
Holsey
M. E
Stephens
Second Baptist Sunday School
V. Jackson
Copper
Carlisle St
Logan
Victoria St
Williams
Scott St
Sydney Medley
Kerbough St
Wi Street
Philadelphia
F. C
Tribunes
Victoria Street
Local Fraternal Group Reports Three Month Dues Total
During the last three months of Lo Fue Te De Notas AM De Reenes United Brothers of Jurisdiction of Texas the group received from its members thirty two thousand nine hundred sixteen dollars and twenty nine cents.
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Reenes United Brothers of Jurisdiction of Texas
Memorial fund to honor Mrs Coppin marks second anniversary
The Fanny Jackson Coppin Memorial Association met at Allen Chapel on January 21 to mark Mrs Coppin’s second death anniversary. Archdeacon Henry L. Phillips explained the goal of a memorial fund for education, now totaling 1250 dollars with 1000 from Bishop Coppin, custodian Provident Life and Trust. The group hopes to raise at least 5000 dollars soon. Financial secretary Andrew F. Stevens solicits pledges at 1345 Lombard St.
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Fanny Jackson Coppin
Phillips
Coppin
Provident Life and Trust’ Company
Parks
Blackwell
Palmer
Association
Andrew F. Stevens
Lombard St
Germantown Church Events Highlight Local Activities
Germantown communities discuss The Fall of Man at First Presbyterian Church and plan monthly Virgin Mary services at St Barnabas Church. Andrew J. Sellars and bride visit. Rev R H Armstrong lectures to men. St Barnabas choir shines under Prof J F Adger. Local residents recover from illnesses and attend church events.
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Germantown
First Presbyterian Church
Pulaski
Coulter St
R. H Armstrong
St. Barnabas Church
Auditorum
Andrew J. Sellars
Charwick St
Sellars
Broad St
Billy Sunday
Chas. A. Tindley
E. 8
Thomas
J. F. Adger
W. Rittenhouse St
R. Henri Strange
Philadelphia
Generge Parham
Kenyon St
Mayme Dennis
E. Haines St
J. C. Ell
L. Rivers
Newark
N. J
G. R. Evans
Priscilla St
James Baylor
W. Master of Star In the
Court Allows Church to Bar Colored Persons
A court ruling upholds a church's right to bar African Americans under civil rights law. The decision discusses the scope of exclusionary practices and the application of the Civil Rights Act in religious spaces.
A8 et A8 Et Old Woman Up The State Held In Slavery
A terse notice reports an elderly woman in a northern state described as enslaved under local authority. The brief item notes her status and potential calls for aid or intervention. No further details are provided in the legible text.
Ruling Finds No Civil Rights for Colored Sunday School Attendees
In Brainerd Minnesota Judge McClenahan ruled that the Civil Rights act does not cover churches or religious societies, saying courts should not dictate church conduct. The case involved Mary Marshall, a sixteen year old colored girl alleging discrimination at an Aitkin Sunday school.
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Brainerd
Minn
W. S McClenahan
Mary C. Marshall
Aitkin
Minnesota
Mercy Hospital Expands With New Southwestern Philadelphia Site
Mercy Hospital purchases a building plot on Twenty second below Reed near St Simon's Church, planning a fund drive to raise ten thousand dollars. The campaign asks ten cents daily for thirty days, inviting volunteers and clubs to support a comprehensive hospital and social service plant serving Southwest Philadelphia and the African American community.
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Mercy Hospital
Seventeenth
Fitzwater Streets
Philadelphia
Washington Avenue
Reed
St Simon's P. E. Church
the Tribune
Friends of
Tribune
Jackson
Mr. Grams
Montgomery League Honors Governor O Neale Resolutions
The Montgomery Local Business League presented resolutions of respect to Hon. Emmet O Neal, the retiring Governor, recognizing his service and leadership.
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Thee
Montgomery Local Business League
Emmet O'Neal
Organ Recital Delight At Zion Baptist Church
A stormy Sunday drew a sizeable audience to Zion Baptist Church for the second series organ recital. Organist of the church Mr G and Lon: elyne led a program with Matty singing and strong instrumental numbers by cornetist Mr Bizzell and violinist Mr Lewis. Julian sie, president of the P.O. A., praised the aim to lift church music as the recital pleased lovers of music and a repeat was announced.
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Zion Baptist Chi
Wallace Street
P.O. A
Lon
Elyne
Matty
R. Bizzell
Lewis
Julian Sie
Ed Harris Announces Embalming Service in Philadelphia
Edgar L Harris introduces himself as undertaker with years of experience alongside his father. He trained in Embalming and Sanitary Science at Eckles College and holds a license and strong recommendations. He lists 416-80 11th Avenue Philadelphia as his current office and promises full service until a new premier office opens.
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Regs
Sylvania
Yeerf
Eckles Calleg
Srenees
Craden Authority
Wade
Vimeet
Phila
John B. Harrie
Gad Tom
Edgar L. Harris
Grandfather Clause in Georgia Ends
A late 19th to 20th century voting provision in Georgia is reported as ending or being repealed, signaling a shift in state voting rules. The notice notes the expiry or removal of the grandfather clause affecting voter eligibility and registration practices.
Funeral Held For Local Businesswoman Selena Vodery
Selena Hall Vodery died at 53 at 1233 Pine Street after a two week pneumonia battle. Funeral services were held at Lombard Street Central Presbyterian Church with Rev. Griffin and Rev. Armstrong officiating. She built a long career in Philadelphia and raised son Willie Vodery, a noted composer, with support from family and friends.
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Selena Hall Vodery
Pine Street
Lombard St. Central Presbyterian Church
W. E. Griffin
John B. Reeve
R. H. Armstrong
Germantown
Griffin
Armstrong
J. B. Reeve
Eden Cemetery
Selena Hall
Philadelphia
J. C. Y. School
Jackson
North
Berean College
Ufort
3. C
P. Hood. S
W. H. Vodery, Jr
Willie Wodery
C. K. Harris
Chicago
Cebecans
Willie
New York
Crestmont 10 Builds New Store In Prospect and Aves
Crestmont Home Supply Co organized at John W Love home on Tuesday January 12. The company bought land and will open a store at northeast corner of Prospect and Aves, with completion about 20 days. Directors named John W Love Bell James Christopher William H Jones Richard Jones and Chas E Cornish elected officers John W Leva president Richard Jones vice president Chas E Cornish secretary James Christopher treasurer.
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Crestmont
Crestmont Home Supply Co
John W. Love
Prospect End Aves
Bell
James Christopher
William H. Jones
Richard Jones
Chas. E
John W. Leva
Chas. E. Cornish
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U. S
Citizens Club
Aurora, Ill
Ardmore News
ST. Thomas
Son Memorial Association
Rev. Phillips
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Shippensburg
Zion Baptist Church
Georgia
Crestmont 10
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