Memorial Day Reflections on Unity and Freedom
An 1912 Memorial Day reflection discusses national unity after four years of civil conflict, honoring sacrifices by soldiers of all colors and urging continued commitment to liberty and constitutional rights. It quotes Daniel Webster and Dr. J B Reeve and critiques race politics and segregation in Washington under Taft.
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Free
Free Institut
South
Daniel, Webster
J. B. Reeve
The
Indianapolis Freeman
Tribune
the Tribune
Washington
Mr. Taft
Taft
Roosevelt Taft clash hinted in scattered city chatter
Fragmentary lines suggest rival factions discuss Col. Roosevelt and Mr. Taft during a heated political moment. The text notes Taft facing opposition in his home state and New York as speculation about renomination continues amid verbal sparring and concern over confidence in leadership.
Roosevelt landslide politics in New Jersey taints Taft view
The letter mocks Taft and his supporters amid party platform talks after Roosevelt's New Jersey victory. It likens Taft to Zacchaeus in a tree and calls for a Georgia ally Link Johnson to persuade him down from delusion while Ben Davis counteracts the misinformation.
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Roosevelt
New Jersey
Link Johnson
Georgia
Mr. Taft
Ben Davis
West Chester Social Notes Share Local Visits and Events
West Chester columns record visitors and social moments including Miss Flossie Cambridge from Philadelphia visiting, Mr Robert Brown's Sunday visit with Mr Edinboro Coggins family, and Mrs Wee Murray returning from Atlantic City. Also noted are eye issues of Sadie Hexter, Esther A Miller's illness, the Shiloh church Imagination Conference success, Walter Jackson's visit, and a school exhibition of physical culture on the lawn.
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Weat Chester
Flossie Cambridge
Philadelphia
Robert Brown
Edinboro Coggins
al C. Johnson
Chicago
Bo Pndenas University
Washington, D
Wee ‘Murray
Atlantic
Nic Etta Reed
Eneeneiehn
Misees Carrell
Sun“Nive
Sadie E. Hexter
Mies Esther A. Miller
Tribune
Shiloh Church
Westtown
Walter Jackson
W. Hoe
Lake’s U
Moe Curley
Pups Street
George H. Jones
Jine Williame
Jeesie Ach
Mae Peterson
Onsen Staneie New
M . ’ Feochine
Wise Protection Against Imitation Hair Preparations
An advertisement warns against counterfeit hair preparations. It identifies a well known label named Lady and notes the word Ruby on labels including Pomade and Scalp Soap. The notice emphasizes brand markings and protective measures for consumers.
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Beer & Sur
Real Estate Ads Rooms or Houses for Rent or Sale
Advertisement snippet indicates listings managed by the Real Estate Department offering rooms or houses for rent or sale. Details such as location, price, and features are not fully legible in the fragment.
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Sai Our Real Estate Department
Crowded Memoir Tracks 1869 Black Professional Pioneers
The article recalls early Black professionals in Philadelphia around 1869, noting doctors Rebecca J. Cole Caroline Still Anderson and others, and describes barriers to education, suffrage, and business. It traces shifts in medicine, law, trade, and civil rights efforts led by Black communities, including churches schools and commerce. It ends with a tease of continued history.
Thousand Dollar Accident Policy Offer in Tribune
Tribune Insurance Dept advertises a one year accident policy for $2.50 with a $1000 death benefit and seven special features including losses of eyes hands and feet plus weekly indemnity. The offer requires no medical exam and may be subscribed by mailing payment to Philadelphia at 717 Sansom St.
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the Tribune
The
Tribune
P. O
Phila
Tribune Insurance Dept
Sansom St
Ladies Aid Rally and Church Activities Noted in North Philadelphia
The North Philadelphia News reports a Sunday Ladies Aid Rally with Rev W E Bonandha of Chester and Rev Brown of Daniel's Church delivering sermons. Choirs, lectures, and a scholarly sermon by Rev F J Quinn of Lincoln University are noted. Church events include a meeting, an upcoming Children’s Day, and a parish social at the League. Several members are ill or recovering.
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W. E. Bonandha
Chester
Rn Mown Brown
Daniel’s Church
F. J. Quinn
Lincoln University
J. H. Scott
Zoar
Sanre
B. Fawcett
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Philadelphia Tribune
Phila., Pa
Chris. J. Perry
City Editor
Bell Telephone
Wainut
Bace Questions and Politiq
Col. Roosevelt
Newy
Jane
West Chester News
E. C. Howard
Southland
James H Wilson
David Rossell
Howard
N. Mossell
James A. Porter
Broad Aieet
Washington Avenue
Pythians
Visi
Washington, Coburg
Broad Street
Schuylkill River
Cherry Memorial Church
Montrose Street
Addison, Dugan
Jalielma
Darby
Walnut Street
Chestnut Street
Institute For Colored Youth
Bird's School
Bassett
Cones Oan
Thomas J. Dorsey
James
Smith, Whipper and Vidal
Broad & Willow
William Still
Washington Avenuue
Robert Adger
David Lewis
Ellis Beer
Robert Alien
Geo. White
N. W. Depee
Charles O'Donnell
Oswald Bundy
John W. Price
Levi Cromwell
Jeremiah Scott
John DL. Lewis
Br. Brister
Robert Johnson
Octavius V. Catto
William D. Forten
David B. Bows
H. S. Duterte
T. Seth
Sox 9Th Street
North Philadelphia News
E. T. Roe
Li. B
Ielierite
Sansom
Barabbas
Marie Corelli
Leia Walker Bryan
Boise School of Expression
12Th Street
the Pelican Dramatic CO
Frank Tanners
ST. Peter Claver’s Hall
Lombard Streets
Josephine Kelly
Nellie Sherman
Montrose Pierce
Jack Brown
James T. Reed
Jasper Johnson
Katharine Hubert
Jemi Sarah Keene
Ruth
Frank Turner
Little Remus
T Famous
Old Dominion Quartette
Alpha Orchestra
Citizens’ Republican Club
Washington Park
Allegheny Ave
Prof. Lymas
Joseph Bassett
Ruby Pomade
Raby
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