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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
5
A June schedule lists concerts and recitals at White's Auditorium Union Baptist church and Walnut Street Theatre plus lectures at Union AME church. Community updates note marriages, a birth, travel to New York, and local residents’ activities including Miss Lulu Harmon selling Liberty bonds and Mme. Keene’s orchestra engagements.
The Acade my of Music presents G Grant Williams with an honor badge for selling out the entire House three times in succession. The badge is displayed in the Tribune window. The song He Draws No Color Line, popular at Clef Club, is on sale at The Philadelphia Tribune Office.
A collection of social notices lists Mr. John Ray at the Elk's Ball in Lancaster on May 22, visits in Wilmington and New York, and various family gatherings. It mentions a spiritual medium at 1553 N 12th St and a Philadelphia event promoting The Ambassador musical comedy with tickets at Davis' Drug Store in South Broadway.
The $50 Liberty Bond won by Mr. Affe Jones of 918 French Street Wilmington proceeds to the Pennsylvania Railroad Women's War Relief. Mrs. James Tyson’s unit conducted the drawing and thanks go to railroad staff for cooperation. A separate civic notice thanks local contributors and recalls a 1918 wedding, with detailed social greetings and a small gathering at 1632 Stiles Street.
Evelyn Crawford hosts guests at 1801 Fitzwater Street while Mrs Randolph, Mrs Eva Nelson and Miss Mary mingle. A listing notes performances at the Ambassador Theatre with Billy Morris and a May queen at Bethel A M E church. Also covered are social gatherings, a Lumby School commencement, a Camp Hill visit, a funeral, and a Camp Dix donation acknowledgment with local civic thanks.
Change in booking brings The Ambassador to Walnut Street Theatre on June 6 7 and 8 for a benefit for Southwest Branch Emergency Aid and local charities. Tickets range 35 to 150 cents and are sold at Davis Drug Store 1637 South 81. Local notices mention a benefit event and community updates.
The May 23 premier at Union Baptist featured Mme Florence Cole Talbert and Miss Marian Anderson in a song festival. Talbert impressed with a pure sweet dramatic soprano and superb trill, while Anderson delivered a powerful contralto in Rachel and other pieces, earning tumultuous applause.
In memory of Rosie Bell Robinson who died May 30 1916 two years since her death and of Fannie M Herbert who died March 27 1916 their bereaved husband Wyatt Robinson and their family honor their memories with tender remembrance and sorrow.
In loving remembrance of Lucy N Johnson who departed this life May 29th 1916. Two years have passed our hearts still sore. Her loving face her gentle smile no one can fill her vacant place. A fondly loved sadly missed by her husband children and grandchildren.
In fond remembrance of William A Robbins who departed this life May 20 1917 Oh loved one thou hast passed beyond This vale of toil and trouble Where ne er the fleeting joys engage But the tears and pain come double Some day we too shall follow Beyond the shadows gray Where the wicked cease to weary And dull sorrow flees away By his devoted Wife and Children.
Eulogizing the passing of Earnest Gaines on May 30 1917 the obituary notes enduring sorrow and prayers for reconciliation as wife sister and brother express their loss in a solemn memorial page line.
Vicksburg Miss May 16 President Jones calls Executive Board of the National Baptist Convention to convene in Alexandria Louisiana June 12 at noon. Rumors of a change had circulated earlier.
The following colored officers of the new army, all second lieutenants, are transferred from Camp Meade to Camp Lee Petersburgh Va May 26 Joseph E Anderson Earl M Lawson Herman E Johnson Lee G Warrick Burrell Tillman Jos E Oliver Alan R Felon Willis Dickerson Harold R Lacy Ransom G Venson Wm C Evans Jr Meredith G Ferguson Thos J Williamson.
Howard University trustees elect Rev Diggs a white superannuated minister from Massachusetts as president to succeed Dr Newman who resigned. The move comes amid hopes for a colored educator like Prof Kelly Miller.
Washington May 28 An item of 60 million dollars within the 90 million emergency deficiency bill is designated to provide homes for war workers. Ten million is allotted to relieve congestion in the city where conditions are almost unbearable.
Chicago May 28 The Pullman Company has been notified by Director General McAdoo of the government plan to take over the operating end of the corporation. The manufacturing end remains unaffected by the order.
In Cleveland on May 26 Fannie Gray a 90 year old blind beggar who sat at Central Market on Ontario Street died at her home. Before dying she summoned two officers revealing a hoard hidden among rags and coal including silver pennies a bag of bills and 320 in a roll. A bank book showed 2069 97.
Washington May 23 Provost Marshal General Crowder with the approval of Secretary Baker and the President issues an edict that all men of draft age in unnecessary occupations must fight or switch jobs. Those labeled idlers include gamblers bucket shop and race track workers and attendants fortune tellers clairvoyants palmists and other workers. Also required to change jobs or fight are workers serving food in public places social clubs elevator operators door men footmen ushers domestics store clerks and other mercantile attendants.
Dr John B Reeve reports thousands subscribed and others intend to, but delays persist. The committee closes Class A on April 27 and opens Class B for contributions from five dollars upward. Those contributing one dollar are urged to act now.
The notice invites subscribers to donate freely to a Residence Fund without listing amounts to avoid rivalry. It calls for immediate mail payments to the Tribune office and urges a spirited campaign. Named subscribers include Dr W A Creditt Bishop L J Pin Bishop Geo Clinton Dr J McDougald Jas H Irvin and wife Jasper Brown and wife C J Perry and wife Lydia V Thomas Rachel Murray Dr N F Mossell Nancy A Dosher Washington C Young Mia E T Wilson Walter W H Casselle, with many others expected.
At a testimonial dinner Monday night Charles H. Grakelow former president of the City Business Club was hailed as a mayoral candidate for the next fall. Supporters included Congressman William S. Ware and Mayor Thomas B. Smith who praised him.
A large steamship named Damao arrived in Newport News led by Custodia Rocha, a colored captain of Portuguese ancestry. The ship sails between the port and England carrying munitions and food to the Allies with an all white crew, a unique case in local history.
G Edward Dickerson Republican nomination candidate for the State House in the 7th Legislative District 30th Ward was defeated. The report notes colored voters were not fully loyal and the gang was organized. The fight is just beginning.
Charleston West Virginia May 20 The World Safe for Democracy This Country Safe for Us is one inscription seen in banners carried by Charleston and West Virginia colored men and women in a parade of 56000 through the city streets. The armory meeting followed with Rev L N Patterson and Prof S H Guass addressing the gathering as part of the Red Cross fundraising drive.
In two early Sunday brawls in South Philadelphia, William Johnson and Samuel Hutchinson were killed after neighbors exchanged revolver fire on Bainbridge Street. A second melee at Broad and Lombard left Thomas Gordon dead after a razor and knife attack on Charles Lawson. Gordon was committed without bail.
Federal Judge Dyer has made permanent his injunction against the local segregation ordinance in St Louis Missouri aligning with the U S Supreme Court ruling. The decision follows a Louisville Kentucky case deeming such ordinances unconstitutional.
Wilmington hosts the Philadelphia A. M. E. conference for its 103rd annual session as migration of thousands northward fuels growth. Bishop Tyree is ill and Bishop Hurst assists. Bethel Philadelphia reports 1,274 new members, 223 conversions, and $1,000 Dollar Money raised. Four presiding elders present their reports.
Washington May 20 300 representative young registrants were inducted last Wednesday into the national army as students of technical branches at Howard University The parade through the city included members of the District and local draft boards Red Cross auxiliaries and citizens The parade was reviewed by Provost Marshal General E H Crowder who called the group highly creditable
Carnegie Pa May 26 reports say the Oakdale TNT plant blast at Aetna Chemical on May 18 killed at least 150 workers with as many as 200 feared dead. Twelve victims are colored and seven of the 475 employees were among the dead or missing. Property loss exceeds 8 million dollars.
Rayville Louisiana May 26 Rev R H Windsor resides near this town and has fourteen in the army Each son volunteered for the regular infantry He has four more sons and a daughter expected to reach maturity within two years Eighteen children all boys from his first wife include a set of triplets named Matthew Mark and Luke
The June Crisis reports a circulation of 73,000, marking a significant milestone for the publication. The number reflects growing readership and wider distribution of the magazine.
The office will close at 1 o clock on Saturdays during June July and August.
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