Billy Gratton's Model Barber Shop opens in Philadelphia
A new Billy Gratton establishment at 1632 South Street offers barber services on three modern chairs with silent grooming on the first floor and a tailoring and cleaning department on the second floor. Gratton, famed from Soap Box Minstrels, ensures prompt courteous service with attendants busy at work while Gratton oversees duties. The ad highlights the shop as a valet parlor with uniformed staff and an accompanying illustration.
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Philadelphia
Gratton
Ich
South Street
Sonia Stleuy
Evrybody
Billy
Billy Gratton
Fenced In On Both Sides In Philadelphia
A Philadelphia family at 1324 and the Birchetts at 1322 46th Street erect fences to block their homes. The article notes two spite fences built to spite a white man who moved out and sold to a colored man, reflecting neighborhood tensions.
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Philadelphia
Arthur Birchett
Birchetts
46Th Street
Puck
Interest in Colored Work Convened in Downing County
A meeting of colored men in Downing Industrial and Agricultural area discussed advancing their race through statistics and wider opportunities. The event included figures such as Dr. Wil and Thomas B. Patterson, with Patterson elected treasurer and P Caldwell named editor of the Siete newspaper.
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Downing Industrial and Agricultural
Pennsylvania
Denon
Arers van Tural Woleaien Naan
Wil
Wade Coe
Thomas B. Patterson
Dr Hawkins Defeated In Atlantic City Political Fight
Atlantic City July 9. Dr P L Hawkins a popular physician failed to gain the Board seat as race loyalties and gang pressure influenced the primary results. Hawkins polled 2 154 votes against a stronger gang ticket and the turnout showed the power of organized support.
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Atlantic City
P. L. Hawkins
Hawkins
Col
A. T
Dr. Hawkins
Jolly
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Washington
Dr. Carey
Chicago
J. ©. Asbury
Philadelphia
St Washington
Funeral tribute to Edward C Baxter marks life of service
The obituary recalls Edward C Baxter as a devoted Sunday school worker, political ally, and trusted messenger at the Capitol. It notes his long ties to the A. M. E. Church in Harrisburg and his role in building community through faith, family, and public service. Honorary pallbearers are listed among his colleagues.
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Edward C. Baxter
Edward
Subda
Couartar
Inter State Sundaven
Wanamaker Mission
Hard Street
7Th
Atlantic City
Capitol
Commonwealth
Kith and
Kin
Frank Potts
Gorgas
James H. Williams
A. F. Stevens
Jerome Tiste
Mr. Ambusha
Mesers
J. T. Bradford
Lewis Mintees
Chris J. Perry
Joseph Mackey
Beating Taft Endorsement Fails at Citizens' Club Meeting
A resolution endorsing President Taft for re election was defeated five to one by the Citizens' Republican Club at 422 South 15th Street. Major A F Stevens introduced the measure while John Asbury urged support as two alternates to the Republican National Convention.
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Taft
Citizens’ Republican Club
15Th Street
A. F. Stevens
John ©. Asbury
Real Estate Page Helps City Housing Challenge
In Cape Charles Virginia on June 26 a reader notes the difficulty of housing thousands in a crowded city and suggests the Real Estate page of The Philadelphia Tribune could offer a solution.
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Cape Charles
The
Philadelphia Tribune
Local Ward Politics and a Philosophical Moment
A July breeze stirs talk of politics among local boys. Reports name Porter and Blanken in a limelight contest, with Ward leaders Hamilton and Dillond tied to voter influence. The Johnson Flynn fight is deemed over with Johnson winning, while a street anecdote reflects on ownership and self-improvement.
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Porter
Blanken
Diton
7Th Ard
Wister
Vic Hamilton
Seger
Hall
Hamilton
Johnson-Flynn
Johnson
Flynn
Bak
Jeffries
Coupris Ruelesy Wat
Colored chauffeurs form organization in Denver
Colored Business club organized in Denver Colorado on July 12 to promote driver improvement and to maintain a school for instruction of colored chauffeurs.
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Denver
Col
Colored Business Club
Rosas Seat
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A. Birchett
Doctor Hawkins
Kuehnne
Edward C.baxter
Street
Onus Nelben
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Jersey
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