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Philadelphia Tribune

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

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Political clash at Y M C A meeting over civil rights bill

Dr J Max Barber used a Memorial Day Y M C A gathering to attack the Citizen's Club and its leaders over the Civil Rights Bill. Secretary Porter and Congressman White rebuked Barber as the Southwest Branch Y M C A distance themselves from the dispute.

J. Max Barber The Philadelphia Tribune Barber Citizen’s Club Ite H. W. Porter Philadelphia National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Scott Tribune Citizen's Club Pernally Downingtown Ware Dr. Barber Porter Association George H. White

Largest parade marks Egg Harbor City celebration

The largest parade in Egg Harbor City's history occurred Monday led by the first Egg Harbor City Band followed by Civil War Veterans Egg Harbor City National Guards and over a hundred school children. The mile long procession drew business interest as plans for a Carnival Celebration unfold with a Trade meeting to set dates.

Egg Harbor City N. J Egg Harbor

Former pastor found guilty in high school case

Jurors convict Rev. George Cash of fathering Mary Johnson’s child after two trials at Berean Church. Judge Wheeler orders $1.60 weekly support for fourteen years. Witnesses included Dr. Matthew Anderson and Mrs. Angeline Holland amid church ties and testimonies of campus events during Commencement week.

Be- Trean Presbyterian Church 19Th St College Ave George Cash Lincoln University Cash Mary Johnson Wheeler Berean Church Berean Manual Training Matthew Anderson Rev

Will Draw No Color Line At PhtHisis Sanitarium

Chicago May 25 protests will not create a color line at the municipal tuberculosis sanitarium while the institution’s control remains unchanged. Dr Theodore B Sachs president of the board of trustees confirms the stance after reports that four white girls left treatment to avoid a cottage housing two colored girls.

Chicago Theodore B. Sachs

Supreme Court rules against contest of Church will

Tennessee Supreme Court in a unanimous decision upholds the will of the late R. R. Church, confirming the executrix widow Anna S Church as rightful agent to distribute a large estate. Laura Napier had sought a share, but lost standing. Notable figures included ex Gov M R Patterson and lawyer S M Neely in the long battle.

Tribune Memphis Tenn R. R. Church Supreme Court of Tennessee Justice Francher Anna 8 Church Memphis Sun Laura Napier Probate Court County Civil Court of Appeals of Tennessee Probate Supreme Court Court of Appeals Luke E. Wright exGov M. R. Patterson S. M. Neely Wright Patterson Robert R. Church, Jr Anna 8. Church Annette E. Church R. R. Church, Jr Mary Church Terrell Washington Thomas A. Church New York Solvent Savings Bank and Trust Company

Maid Captures Intruder in Walnut Street Residence

Ida Johnson, a maid at Miss Elizabeth Aldred’s apartment house at 1727 Walnut Street, detained intruder Peter Caime until Officer Titchnell arrived. Caime claimed he sought food after breaking in via the kitchen door and was sent to the House of Correction for three months.

Ida Johnson Elizabeth Aldred Walnut St Peter Caimerist Ludlow Titchnell 15Th Locust Streets

Mighty Citadel La Ferriere Overlooking Haitian Peak

The great citadel La Ferriere rises over a Haitian summit 4000 feet high built by Christophe. Walls reach 80 feet high and 16 feet thick with old 56 and 32 pound guns guarding the last asylum of Haiti’s independence. Water springs, secret passages, and hidden wealth allure to travelers. Earthquake of 1842 damaged many buildings, yet the colossal ruins reveal vast ambition and mystery surrounding construction and transport of materials. The Argonaut notes scarce authentic details, shrouding the tale in romance.

la Ferriere Christophe Haytien

Sheriff Lures Suspect Across State Line

Coudersport reports Sheriff Clark traveled to New York to pursue Jane Spicer and Samer EO cane-line. The suspect, held after a Saturday night arrest, faced transport to Clinton County for booking.

Coudersport Clark New York State Jane Spicer Netok Clinton

Public Waiters Endorse Strike For Higher Pay At Lombard St

A large meeting of the Public Waiters Association at 1515 Lombard Street voted to strike until wage increases are granted. President N G Nutter led speeches supporting higher pay with leaders including S Bell and John Adams pledging backing. The session closed after benediction by a Latimore.

Public Waiters Association Lombard Street N. G. Nutter Augustin Dunn Nutter S. Bell John Adams Wm. Linton Conquest John Green Dangerfield Griber Ardmore George Jackson Albert Mosebach Wm. E. Johnson David McAllister Chas. Partlow T. Mayer Aie Latimore

War threat deepens Memorial Day rites at city graves

Crowds stood in silent tribute as Soldiers and Sailors not Forgotten, Veterans, Boys' Brigade, Boy Scouts and Knights of Pythians honored the fallen at Eden Cemetery and other city plots. Posts 27 G A R and 102 and 80 led processions, with guards from Union and Alien/Wesley groups and a hospital guard.

Eden Cemetery Boys’ Brigade Boy Scouts Knights of Pythians Eden Olive Frankford Boys West Philadelphia Wesley

Lincoln Students Give Prof Rendall A Royal Reception

Lincoln students at the YMCA accord Prof Rendall a cordial welcome with an enthusiastic gathering and remarks praising his work and presence on campus.

Lincoln Prof Rendall

Notable Lincoln University Professor Speaks at Atlantic City

Prof John Rendalls of Lincoln University drew large crowds in Atlantic City on Sunday as he spoke at the Y M C A rooms and Jethro Presbyterian Church. The event honored Decoration Day with sermons, music, and a campus-themed fellowship, while social clubs planned a July 3 dance at Fitzgeralds Auditorium and a tennis match spotlighted Lincoln and Howard Universities.

Atlantic City N. J John Rendalls Lincoln C. M. Cain R. N. Dunn LeRoy Morris Lincoln University Rendalis Atlantic Coast Gregory Union Baptist Temple Hampton Jethro Presbyterian Church Rendalls Russell Pennington Philadelphia Benedicts Chas. Deaver Pleasantville John W. Lowe William Glover Ralph Weddington Joseph Christian Elizabeth Pinkett Tazewell Brown St. Elmo Davenport John Emery James Deaver John Glover R.S. Allen Fitzgeralds Auditorium University Clb Indiana Ave W. G. Anderson R. M. Chase F. Davis Ralph Dunn Anderson Dunn West Chester New Jersey Wm. Jennings Miller No. 16Th Street Wright's

Philadelphia Tribune Notice On Ad Payments

The Philadelphia Tribune warns readers it is not responsible for any money paid to Rodger Williams for advertising or job print services in these columns.

Philadelphia Tribune

Public debate over Amos Scott’s actions sparks criticism

The letter from the Citizens' Club members denounces Amos Scott's conduct toward Black Pennsylvanians and questions supporters J C Asbury A B Jones and J W Parks. It recounts Civil Rights Bill efforts in Harrisburg with the Cosmopolitan Civic Club and NAACP backing, noting delays and eventual House passage after strategic actions.

the Tribune Amos Scott Pennsylvania J. C. Asbury A. 8. Jones J. W Parks Scott Mr. Asbury Harrisburg Mr. Davis Isaiah Asbury Cosmopolitan Civic Club of Pittsburgh Stein

Memorial services by Spanish War Veterans at Allen A M E Church

Charles Young Camp No 27 United Spanish War Veterans held its annual memorial service at Allen A M E Church with the Camp Guards, a parade, and readings. Rev W Spencer Carpenter and Mme Armstrong led the program, followed by sermons and an Armed Forces salute. Memorial activities continued at Race Street Pier and Germantown National Cemetery with speeches by Edward J. Cattell and Lincoln Gettysburg address read by T Worcester Worrell.

Charles Young United Spanish War Veterans John C. Jordan Allen A. M. E. Church John Coo B. MacCorkle W. 8. Carpenter Dept Geo. W. Jackson Adj. Meyers Mme. Armstrong Ladies Auxiliary Frank Wooten W. Spencer Carpenter Race Street Pier National Cemetery Germantown Carpenter Department of Pennsylvania John M. Hinkson Army and Navy Union Marine Corps Independence Hall Fifth St Market Street Reading Terminal Hillside Roslyn Chopin

Court news details cases in domestic relations court

In a Camden area domestic relations session Judge Gilpin settles petitions including Joseph and Nettie Roberts arrears, Philip and Jane Coleman weekly support, Marcus Johnson’s bigamy plea with 15 months, John Mason ordered weekly child support, and Edward Gray sentenced for robbery and perjury after assault on Mrs. Garwood.

Joseph Roberts Nettie Gilpin Roberts Philip Jane Coleman Coleman Coridor Marcus Johnson Mabel Johnson Johnson Eastern John Mason Edward Gry William Garwood South Ninth Street Boyle Camden Gray

Scouts Construct New Clubhouse in Pitman New Jersey

Fifty Boy Scouts in a troop organized here by John Getz, scoutmaster, began constructing a new clubhouse in Pitman New Jersey on May 31. The project aims to provide a meeting place and facilities for local scouting activities and to strengthen troop community involvement.

Pitmam N. J Pfifty Boy Scouts John Getz

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Harbor City News Theodore B. Sadie Pres Nathan Nutter DR. Max Senate National Association For Advancement of Colored People Jay Isadore Martin Ellwood Heacock
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