Emancipation Exposition Plans Highlight 1913 Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Emancipation Exposition moves to Broad and Oregon avenue with a four day religious and cultural program. Nurses convention shifts to the Expo dates Sept 4 and 5 for a large national gathering. Contractors pledge to complete grounds and buildings ahead of the event. Public notices outline railroad rates and transportation access, with a strong emphasis on performances, choruses, drama and a Jubilee Plantation theme.
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Broad and
Oregon Avenue
Tribune
Emancipation
I 1000
Exhibitors urged to ship items to Philadelphia exposition by August 10
Exhibits must arrive in Philadelphia by August 15, with freight sent by August 1 and excess by August 10. Send to the ripation Sey Com 1 APamitoad and Oregon Streets, Philadelphia, with shipping tags from the office. Include sender name and itemized contents. duplicate to the Director at 1352 Lombard Street.
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Philadelphia
Apamitoad
Oregon Streets
Lombard Street
Philsk
Notable Baltimore Notes Highlight Local Talent and Politics
Baltimore notes report Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon seeks Republican Congress nomination in Third District with August primaries. Local headlines include the death of John W. Shipley, master German instructor Carl J. Murphy, and a prominent commencement at the Colored High School with 77 diplomas. A Ford's Theatre benefit, A. M. E. ministerial meeting, and Knights of Pythias plans for the Supreme Lodge gathering draw crowds.
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Baltimore
Ernest Lyon
United States
Liberia
Coutest
Congress
John W. Shipley
Carl J. Murphy
G. Howard University
Harvard University
John H. Murphy
Asro American Ledger
Couneilman
Harry 3. Cummings
Ford
Prov Gut Heeqital
A. M. E. Church Review
Waters A. M. E
John H. Murphy, Jr
J. Arthur Turner
Columbia University
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge of
Order
George A. Watty
Knight of Pythias
J. Edward Smith
Thomas Smith
Pythians
Cumberland
Well Known Citizen Passes Away After Illness
Andrew J. Jones, native of the city and long prominent writer and editor, died after a weeklong illness on June 30 1913 at age seventy. Survived by a daughter from first marriage and a son and daughter from second. funeral held at 2125 Street with Rev. A C V.
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Andrew J. Jones
Henry
Margaret Jones
James Bird
Ebenezer D. Bassett
Institute For Colored Youth
North Carolina
Metamora Cricket Club
Pythian
Banneker Institute
Union League of America
Equal Rights League
George W. Gardner
Philadelphia Sentinel
Ellen Brown
Ada Boseman
Troy
N. Y
Real Estate Page Promises Bargain Listings
A Real Estate section highlights discounted properties offered by area agencies. Listings emphasize value pricing, potential upgrades, and guidance from brokers. Buyers are urged to act quickly as prices and inventory fluctuate.
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Gee
Commencement Exercises At Holy Trinity Baptist Church
The Mme M S Jones Beauty Culture and Hair Dressing School held its annual commencement Thursday at Holy Trinity Baptist Church Bainbridge Street above 18th. A program directed by Prof Wm H Banks featured readings solos and papers by graduates discussing beauty culture hairdressing and scalp care. Diplomas were presented by A Mitchell Jr and Rev W F Graham gave the Class Address. Refreshments followed and the event drew a large audience with Mrs Jones opening a summer office on Fayette Street Capeay.
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Mme. M. S. Jones
Holy Trinity Baptist Church
Bainbridge Street
Wm. H. Banks
Mme. Sterling
Wilmington
Del
Mme
Emma Banks
M. Elizabeth Jackson
Esther Cousin
S. Scroggins
A. Mitchell, Jr
W. F. Graham
J. W. Buford
Banks
Wm. Banks
Distinguished Guests Dine at Lancaster Five Course Dinner
Mr and Mrs John Grisby hosted a five course dinner Thursday evening for Miss Elizabeth Marie Williams at 236 N Grant St Lancaster. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Gusby Mr and Mrs Robinson Mr and Mrs James Handy Mrs George Henry Mrs James Frances Mrs Albert Wilson Mrs Theresa Niehum Emma Keyes Marion Williams Estelle D Allen Elnora Wilson Charlotte Millen Lucile Gibbs Margaret Harris Hilda Nelson Rosetta Shurley Ruth Clark Bertha Harris Atlantic City Rev R H Shirley John Harris James Mitchell George Harris Author Keyes.
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Lancaster
John Grisby
Elizabeth Marie Williams
N. Grant St
John Gusby
Robinson
James Handy
George Henry
James Frances
Albert Wilson
Thersa Niehum
Emma Keyes
Marion Williams
Atlantic City
Estelle D. Allen
Philadelphia
Elnora Wilson
Charlotte Millen
Lucile Gibbs
Margaret Harris
Hilda Nelson
Rosetta Shurley
Ruth Clark
Bertha Harris
R. H. Shirley
John Harris
James Mitchell
George Harris
Keyes
Wedding Anniversary A Large Gouldtown Gathering
Gouldtown N J July 1 Rev J H Robinson and Mrs Robinson celebrated their wedding anniversary with about 200 invitations issued and most guests attending. Guests included Rev Marishaw Mt Zion Bridge ton Rev Jennings Fordeville M E Church Mrs Jones Pensauken and Mrs Brown Riverton plus others from Millville and Bridgeton. Refreshments followed later. Also reported is the death Sunday at 2 am of Mrs Luther D Gould from neurology of the heart leaving husband two children and extended family mourning.
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Gouldtown
N. J
J.H. Robinson
Marishaw
Mt. Zion
Bridgeton
Jennings
Fordeville M. E. Church
Jones
Pensauken
Robinson
Riverton
Brown
Millville
Beal
Princeton
Luther D. Gould
Berwyn Notes Highlight Local Social Activities
Berwyn Pennsylvania notes describe a July 1 community update from Maple Avenue about a Saturday afternoon gathering at Mrs. W. Harmon's home with the Sunday school class, Busy Bee Sewing Circle, and families. Other items mention visits, health improvements after Atlantic City, and a minor accident involving Mrs. Lizzie Thomas.
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Berwyn
W. Harmon
Maple Ave
Busy Bee Sewing Circle
Jennie Showell
Belle Tingle
Newtown Square
Lucy Wilburn
Mary Hearn
Anna Williame
Viola West
Atlantic City
Lizzie Thomas
Edgewood Ave
Walters pressing for offices in President's circle
Washington June 28 Still striving for spoils Walters has not given up on gaining positions for Black leaders. Bishop Walters urged the President to appoint Deeds Registrar and Recorder of Deeds posts, naming candidates Clement Patterson Casey Rose, Smith and Langston for various offices.
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Washington D. C
Walters
Deeds and Register
George C. Clement
North Carolina
A. E. Patterson
Oklahoma
Alfred B. Casey
New Jersey
James A. Rose
New York
Peter Smith
Massachusetts
Langston
Social gathering at Bethany U A M E B church location New Castle
A social was given by the Bethany U A M E B at Eliza Washington's residence on South 4th Street. Attendees included members from Salem M E Church and U A M E E Church such as J Ryder Sanmelle G Miller Clara Wade Rochester Lizzie Hollis Archie ma A son and many others.
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J. Ryder
Sanmelle
G. Miller
Mable Ivory
Anna Brown
Leslie Miller
Elsie Smith
Eliza Washington
W. M
Mary Lolly
Violeter
Jas. Green
Coatesville Churches Report Sunday Attendance and Local News
In Coatesville Pennsylvania on June 30 churches reported large crowds for services. The St Paul A M E Church planned its fifth annual church outing to Rocky Springs Lancaster on July 10 1913. Dr Wright of Philadelphia lectured at St Pauls Church on June 23 1918. Stanley Lawrence infant son of Ethel and Ernest Jason died June 30 aged 7 months. Mrs Jane Erbeg returned to Washington DC after a three week visit to her brother Mr Author Fisher.
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Coatesville
Alexander
West Chester
S. Burton
Merchant St
A. Williams
Coates St
St. Paul A. M. E
Rocky Springs
Lancaster
Wright
Philadelphia
St. Paul's Church
Stanley Lawrence
Ethel
Ernest Jason
Jane Erbeg
Washington, D. C
Author Fisher
Amos Scott Rumor Highlights Unfinished Public Works
Fragmentary text describes Amos Scott and workers for a public project. It notes that tasks should have been done long ago and mentions possible delays or misallocation of labor. The readable portion suggests a critique of agency hiring practices.
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Amos Scott
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