Colored students shine in city wide graduation drive
The Maple Grove area and multiple city high schools reported record grades for colored students in graduating classes. Sadie Tanner Mossell and other notable scholars were highlighted as standout performers amid strong leadership by colored principals and dedicated students. A separate report recounts a devastating postouting hailstorm near Maple Grove Park that disrupted an African American postal workers’ excursion, caused property damage, and required emergency shelter with heroic aid from postal staff.
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Sadie Tanner Mossel
University of Pennsylvania
Durham School
Thomas Durham School
Gradhime Wascar
C. J. Whyte
David Terret
Eacom
Maple Grove
Philadelphia
Ames
Ion
The
Postal
Double Attraction for Atlantic City Holiday Visitors
Two halls, two balls, two orchestras plus midnight vaudeville headline Atlantic City Fourth of July events under Fletcher Watts Terry and Jackson. Jean Thomas Jazzers face Wilmington Jazz Idols with vaudeville acts in Fitzgerald's Hall and the Biks Auditorium. Dancing from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. admission 55 cents for both dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Jas. R. Fletcher
Washington, D. C
Branley Watts
Philadelphia
A. &. Terry
Wilmington
Del
J. B. Jackson
Washington
D D. C
Jean Thomas
Fitzgerald
Biks
German Woman Objects to Colored Patients at Dr Greiss Office
A white German descent woman visited Dr. Greiss at 1435 Chestnut Street for treatment and complained after seeing colored patients. The doctor refused to bar any patient based on race, stating he serves all. She left, returned another week still a patient, and the case highlights racial prejudice in medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greiss
Chestnut Street
Annual clemency petition at Detroit conference
Detroit conference drafts petition to President for clemency for prisoners from the 1917 Houston riots. The Pan African Congress seeks 100000 signatures and international action via the League of Nations. W E B Du Bois attends as secretary of the Pan African Congress. Robert T Kerlin, professor of English, also participates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Bible Class Hosts Last Meeting in Old Calvary Edifice
The C A Ey Bible Class of East Calvary Episcopal Church on Broad and Firewater streets held its final gathering last Sunday afternoon. The aging structure will be torn down to make way for a larger church with seating for about 6006. Rev. J A Sellara led the class.
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C. A. Ey
East Calvary
Oaist Episcopal Church
Broad and
Firewater Streets
J. A. Sellara
Alpha Society Refuses Aid for Man with Sciatica
Thomas Hopkins of 33 N Ruby Street, treated by Dr Gries at 1496 Chestnut Street since late March, suffers Sciatica and enlarged prostate. He says he joined the Alpha Steurance Society but they declined to pay him, claiming illness. Dr Gries arranged payment.
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Thomas Hopkins
N. Ruby Street
Gries
Chestnut Street
Alphm Steurance Society
Ores
Hop
Colored Attache Receives British Empire Medal at Embassy
Chas F M Brown, color ed messenger and clerical assistant at the British Embassy, is the only colored man in the United States to receive the Order of the British Empire medal. The presentation by Ambassador Goddess occurred in the presence of all embassy attaches. Brown has served under nine ministers and ambassadors across 35 years.
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United States
Order of the British Empire
Washington, DD
Chas, F. M. Brown
Goddess
Brown
Nashville Prep Sees Negro Music Week With Local Support
Nashville leaders announce the National Association of Negro Musicians will meet July 26 to 28 with events at Mt Olive Church and Fisk University. Local music stores and churches will feature Negro composers during the session as organizers urge broad public support.
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Nashville
Tenn
H. B. P. Johnson
National Association of Negro Musicians
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
J. B. Ridley
Fisk University
Johnson
Music Stores
National Association
Oregon
2Nd Avenue
N. Nashville
Immigration Debate Silent on Japanese Rights in United States
Washington June 25 Opposing voices on Japanese immigration and land ownership in California urge stricter measures. Representative Charles F Curry and a Pacific Coast committee led by Senator Hiram W Johnson insist no treaty or constitutional rights are violated and advocate keeping aliens from owning or leasing land while respecting law and nationhood.
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Washington
California
Charles F. Curry
House
Senate
Pacific Coast
Tes
Senaor
Hiram W. Johnson
Curry
United States
America
Ameri
Women Endorse Amos M. Scott for Magistrate
In the 6th Senatorial District colored women unite to back Amos M. Scott for magistrate. A district meeting declared Scott the most available candidate and the women’s association notified him of their endorsement. Delegations from South Philadelphia and city leaders vow support, expanding a coordinated campaign across districts.
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Magistrat
Amos M. Scott
Scott
Hotel
Evelyn Robinson
Arthur Lynch
Philadelphia Journal
Nathan Nutter
Layton
Sebtt
Philadelphia
Willie Layton
Republican Organization
Blind poetess honored in Lynick Hall Berwyn Pa
Madam Myra V Wilds, a blind poetess, headlined a Lynick Hall concert in Berwyn Pennsylvania. Accompanied by other artists she performed vocal and instrumental pieces including violin and piano, earning multiple encores. The Tribune notes her engaging stage presence and strong musical selections that enchanted the audience.
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Myra V. Wilds
Lynick Hall
Berwyn
Madam Wilds
S. B Hart
the Tribune
Death claims the Rev William A Creditt famed preacher
Reverend William A Creditt, renowned preacher and orator, died Tuesday night at Mercy Hospital after two months of illness. Funeral services will be held today at the Baptist Temple amid tributes to his long career as teacher and public figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm A. Creditt
Mercy Hospital
Baptist Temple
Distinguished African Women Present African Art and Hope
Mrs. Casely Hayford and her niece Miss K K Eliasman spoke at Lombard Street Central Church on African life, art, and moral progress. They urged love over hatred, highlighted African textiles and metalwork as original crafts, and announced a July 6 exhibition with plans for women and girls in Sierra Leone and West Africa.
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Casely Hayford
Sierra Leone
W. C. Africa
K K. M. Eliasman
Africa
Te Lombard Street Central Church
Hayford
Miss Bago
Central Church
Lombard
Mtr A
Phia
Sierry Coun
Ater Christian Service
Ems
Miss Bas
Hotel Dale
Legless musician robbed after ride offer near Belmont Mansion
Ja cob Tucker a legless banjo player on South Street was offered a motor ride by four men last Sunday night. They took $20 from his pockets at Belmont Mansion in Mount Park then dumped him in bushes. A Park guard found him, and he was treated for cuts and bruises at West Philadelphia Homeopathic Hospital.
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Jacob Tucker
Belmont Mansion
Mount Park
West Philadelphia Homeopathic Hospital
Tucker
South Street
Colored voters call for representation in Philadelphia politics
An open letter argues that Black citizens in Philadelphia lack recognition proportional to their voting strength. The piece urges organization, warns against reliance on white bosses, and cites racial political dynamics in city wards and police complicity in vice districts.
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Admiral Sims
Europe
U. S
Philadelphia
Admiral Sime
The
Ledger
Rittenhouse Square
Wilmington
Del
McCoach
Men of Color
Jero
Banner Unveiling Prompts Historic Goodwill Lodge Event
Many attended a banner unveiling by Goodwill Lodge No. 9 Benevolent Protective Herd of Buffaloes at 300 N. 10th Street Philadelphia. The June 20 1921 ceremony featured a Grand Lodge lecture from Chap man of New York and a reception following a banquet.
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Goodwill Lodge
10Th Street
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
Grand Lodge
Chapman
New York
Bro
Hall
Prairie Pride of
Lodge No. 8
Haywood
Bewell
Pikho
Richard Jones
Wil Branch
Charles
Elle
Athea
Harding appoints Henry Lincoln Johnson Recorder of Deeds
President Harding nominates Henry Lincoln Johnson of Santa Georgia for Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. The move marks a high profile appointment of a Black man and triggers Republican party realignment discussions in the South. Some Southern Democrats vow opposition though officials expect confirmation.
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Washington
Harding
Henry Lin Johnson
Columbia
Mr. J
Ieee
Wm. Howard Taft
Adama
South
Adams
Congress
National Committee
Conen Henry Lincoln Johnson
Santa, Ga
District of Columbia
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Robert T. Kerlin
Engike
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Alpha Society
Manta
Sciatica
Chas. F. M. Brown
Mrs. Layton
Easy Payments Haas
Market St
WM. A. Creditt
Downingtown School
WM. A. Greditt
G. Grant Williams
Hkre
Goodwill
T Buffaloes
Mationale
Nashum
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As- Gratter
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