Republican Hosts Gather in Chicago for National Convention
A prominent Republican gathering in Chicago is described as a pivotal moment since Lincoln’s era. The piece discusses unity between old line Republicans and Progressives, race issues, woman suffrage debates, and the role of Afro American leaders in politics and society. It notes tensions in leadership and calls for confronting racial prejudice across institutions.
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Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Democratic Party
Chi
Women and the suffrage question in wartime Europe
A viewpoint arguing the suffrage issue in Britain and the United States during World War I. It claims war strains on households clarify women’s roles, criticizes political tactics, and suggests men’s conduct weakens. It asserts women can work as men do and should not be displaced in postwar society.
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Great Britain
United States
Europe
Britain
Mohammedan
Asia
Africa
America
Greece
Rome
France
Ambition in the Church Remains a Persistent Force
The article argues that ambition and politics afflict church leadership, noting historic and ongoing struggles for power. It contrasts biblical ideals of humility with the drive for offices and emoluments, praising two newly elected bishops from Bethel and Zion AME as capable leaders.
The Haughty Pale Faces Lead But Refuse to Follow
An essayic declamation compares white racial leadership to black and other races across history. It questions why whites lead globally yet refuse to follow or share burdens, tracing attitudes back to ancient times and the Trojan War. The piece contrasts leadership with supposed racial division and social dynamics.
Saintly Sister Joanna Moore 53 Died in Nashville
Obituary honors Sister Joanna P Moore of the North who served Afro-American education and relief from 1863 to 1916. A Pennsylvania Quaker who joined Grant's army rear in the Mississippi River region, she devoted her life to charity and teaching among freed people, admired across the country.
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North
South
Joanna Moore
Nashville
Grant
Mississippi River
John Eaton
Moore
Chicago
Voice of the Negro
J. Max Barber
Reckless policemen and watch dogs in isolated communities
The piece argues dogs often guard life and property in rough areas while police are scarce. It notes dogs deter trespass and theft, but in populous centers officers replace the watchdog role, with guardianship and discipline shaping security.
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Philippine Islands
China
Jarrer
P Dcemen
Police Misconduct Across Regions Provokes Black Community Alarm
The Richmond Planet condemns police brutality toward Afro-Americans as cold blooded and intolerable. It cites unarmed deaths in the South and reckless conduct in New York, Trenton, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, arguing white press apathy and growing tolerance of harsh policing cannot endure.
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Richmond Planet
Richmond
New York
Trenton
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Unification of Northern and Southern Methodists Advance
Saratoga New York last week saw the 880 delegate Methodist Episcopal Conference adopt a unification report with the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Protestant Churches, promising reunion of the northern and southern churches by 1920. The piece argues against racial segregation in the church and calls for equal opportunity and self-respect.
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the Tribune
Saratoga
New York
Methodist Episcopal Church Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Protestant Church
North
Africa
Church of Christ
Tribune
Fragments on government and race uplift in New England era
A fragmentary editorial essay discusses government as a humane system, dangers of legalized injustice, and the need for altruism for social progress. It cites Booker T. Washington’s influence on trades, notes rising skilled colored labor, and endorses a memorial fund while critiquing leaders and church figures in racial uplift.
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Booker T. Washington
Dr. Washington
Washington
Armstrong Association
Alfred Jones
15Th Street
Amos Scott
Pine Street
12Th
Tribune
Preachers Split Over Paper Boycott Threats
The passage notes some preachers threaten boycotts to cripple papers seen as harming families and youths. It counters that not all preachers fit this mold, highlighting a few who strive to aid the community and earn respect, while acknowledging they are rare.
Missionary programs and community notices in Wilmington church scene
Wilmington Delaware church members heard Rev Dr Fender son speak on Foreign Missions. Home Mission leaders Miss Brown Addel Jefferson and others were thanked. Other items include calendar day at Mt Enon rally day at Mt Enon and gleaning day. local visits, marriages, and health updates among church members.
Tribute to Lena Hill and funeral services noted in Dover
The piece honors Lena Hill a Wilmington pianist trained at New England Conservatory of Music, praising her talent and devotion. It also reports the May 25 funeral of John Gibbs, with Knight Templars escorting the casket from William E. Byers parlors to Middletown, Del. graves.
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Bessie Winchester
E. 13Th Street
Dover State College
Lena Hill
Tennyson
New England Conservatory of Music
Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia
Miss Hill
Keziah Green
Knights
Community notices from Sharon Hill area May events
Rev W E Scott preached at the astee Church from the Book of Thews 6 8. J J Wilmore and Ry Tuck bought a new truck. James Titus of Trenton visited Mrs Titus. Mt Zion C M E held services at 10 am led by Rev L C man with sermon Spring time Sow Good Seed. Mrs R E Thompson and Mrs G Warren saw Othello. Mrs Thomas and family moved to West Chester. Mrs D Kinsey robbed. Moore's new home near completion. George Robinson recovering from an accident. Mt Zion women hosted a pastor and wife reception with gifts from Ladies Aid and Stewardesses. Rev Moore master of ceremonies with speakers. Freshments served. Young men formed a baseball team.
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Wilmington
Del
Ezion M. BE
F. W. Fenderson
Centreville
Ackson
Delaware
Home Mission
Agnes Brown
Addel Jefferson
Chisley
Young
Anderson
Simpson
E. W. America
Hemsley
M. E. Church
E B Kruse
Howard High School
Harvey
Woodien
W. T. Hemsley
Lillian Spencer
Middletown
Pinkey
Brown
Johnny Woods
Hopkins National Theatre
Mt. Enon Baptist Church
Eighth Street Baptist Church
G. D. Trusty
Canada
A G. Scott
W. C. Parker
St Lukes A. M. E. Zion
Mattie Kelly
W. 6Th Street
Joseph H. Baynard
Chester
St. Pauls A. A. M. E
Ella Collard
Shorters A. M. E
Oscar W. Brown
W. C. Brooks
Mary E. Jones
Wilson Street
Clyde A. Meek
Philadelphia Tribune
Harald H. Collard
Murphy's A. M. E
Rey.monds
Little Walter Jones
Medico Chiving
Henry Jones
William Harris
Phi
Irene Seco
Ada Nichols
Philadelphia
Cornelius Brown
Wild Man
Bethel Church
Ellen Freeny
Cheater
Madge Price
Esther
William Morrie
Sharon Hill
W. E. Scott
Astee
J. J. Wilmore
Ry Tuck
James Titus
Trenton
R. E. Thompson
Moore
Hams Temple
Montea
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Chris. J. Perry
G. Grant Williams
T. Thomas Fortune
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Dickinson
National Negro Press Association
DuBois
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Pullman Palace Car Company
Martin Luther
Matthias
Judas Iscariott
Bethel
Zion African Methodist Episcopal Churches
Joanna P. Moore
Earth
John T. Gibson
Gibson
South Street
de Koven
Vaud
Opal
Craeighton Cooper
Cooper Thompson
Wanfields
Anita Bush & Company
Steve & Company
Chang Se
Matinee Daily Co
Northern and
Southern Methodist
New England
Waltz Dream Academy
1520
North 13Th Street
J.T. Mosby
J. H. Foreman
Maker’s
South Steet
Sharon Hilldots
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