The Downs and Outs in a World of Fortune and Fall
The piece contrasts street outs with fallen fortunes, noting how quick wealth can vanish. It cites J Edward Addicks the Gas Man, jailed for a $15,000 judgment after riding high in politics and finance, then drifting to despair and drink. It also recalls a veteran New York hotel and roadhouse keeper who killed himself after failing to borrow funds, decades of goodwill forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
J. Edward Addicks
Delaware
New York
Windward
Republican Mayor for Philadelphia Urged by Tribune
The Tribune editors advocate a Republican mayor for Philadelphia, arguing it would better serve Afro American and general citizens. They praise Mayor Blankenburg but contend a Republican leader could have done as well or better, criticizing coalition politics and urging unity as Penrose signals no divided counsels in party candidate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Philadelphia
Blankenburg
King
Republican Party
Penrose
Philadelphia Municipal Election Promotes Republican Unity
The piece argues Philadelphia should elect the strongest Republican candidates to advance party strength in the city and to align with national goals. It notes heightened interest due to the upcoming Presidential election and urges voters to help push the Democratic party out of the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penrose
White House
The Fast Life of the Great White Ways
A critic denounces New York City s nightlife and moral clampdown as hypocritical yet warns the city mirrors broader urban decay. The piece cites a nineteen year old heiress case, questions police duty, and laments rising demoralization among the young who abandon church and home life for all night venues. It ends by probing Philadelphia s moral state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Great White Way
New York
Philadelphia
Italy Joins War as Public Debt and Losses Mount
The article notes Italy’s sudden plunge into the European war and the rapid Austrian defeats early on. It questions why other nations entered the conflict, yet acknowledges the sacrifice of countless lives and the mounting debt. The piece criticizes the war as foolish and inhumane given modern destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Austria
Bishop Walters Calls for Calm Amid Rights Debate
The speaker warns against bloodshed and urges restraint, arguing that the race has not yet proven its ability to pursue peaceful opportunities and suggesting not to overreact to inflammatory talk. He urges patience and prudent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Walters
Bishop
Wood
Washington School Upsurge Amid Scandal Claims
The Washington upheaval over school management intensifies with accusations around a recent Baltimore area automobile crash and a party member, Roscoe Conkling Bruce, alleged to fuel discontent. The piece implies a pattern of stirring controversy through unproven scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Roscoe Conkling Bruce
Notable Local Gossip Mentions Hospital Exit and Guest
The New York Age reports last week that Lorenzo Allright is ready to leave the hospital for home, and that John Adams of Boston is registered at a local hotel. The piece notes the names are well known, with a playful tone about their fame and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Age
Lorenzo Allright
John Adams
Boston
Bishop candidates flood Jersey during busy election season
The piece notes a large slate of candidates for the office of bishop, with many good pastors exhausted and chasing the bishopric amid a crowded hopeful field.
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Skeeters
Jersey
Woman defends Dr Stanford against Dr Lewis slander
A letter to the editor from a reader disputes a Dr Lewis accusation linked to an arson trial. She cites support from the Society to Protect Children from Cruelty and Judge Gorman. notes Miss Downs’ innocence and criticizes the self confident defendant. She claims Lewis required three Philadelphia lawyers to escape conviction and calls for him to focus on his affairs.
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Charles A. Lewis
Dr. Stanford
Lewis
Philadelphia
Census Takers Begin New Jersey Enumeration
May 31 report notes nearly 2700 workers will staff the New Jersey census. About 500 are supervisors and the rest enumerators begin fieldwork in the statewide effort.
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Trenton
New Jersey
Siemene
Controversy over Harrisburg bill deal and Negro leadership
A Philadelphia writer charges betrayal by Amos Scott and white allies in Harrisburg over a civil rights bill. He details caucus maneuvering, amendments, and a weakened penalty, arguing the Citizen's Club backed a compromised measure and urging local Negro leadership to reject such tactics in future politics.
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Brutus
Caesar
Ware
Salus
Amos Scott
Harrisburg
Senate
Samaritain
Asbury
Citizen’s Club
Scott
12Th and
Pine Streets
Vare
Philadelphia
Political machine warned against betrayal by J Max Barber
A force of public opinion is urged to grow to prevent further betrayal, with a sharp warning attributed to J Max Barber. The language suggests a heated appeal in a political context and signals a broader demand for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Max Barber
Three Stabbings After Church Service in Reading
Three men were stabbed as they left Saints Cyril and Method Roman Catholic Church in Reading on May 31 by three feudists who waited in the crowd. The assault happened under bright arc lights at the corner and was witnessed by scores of worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Saints Cyril and Method Roman Catholic Church
Baltimore Jottings: Race Bias Drives Enterprise Push
In Maryland Baptist State Missionary Convention remarks, Dr. Ernest Lyon urged blacks to back racial enterprises amid segregation. Rev. J. H. Taylor reelected president. Lee and Hayes University report by Rev. W. J. Winston. Starlight steamer owners Brown and Langley honored. survey of business prospects for colored Baltimoreans planned. A birthday reception for Charles Murphy was held. a fence dispute at St Paul M E Church was deemed permissible.
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Baltimore
Maryland Baptist State Missionary Convention
Ernest Lyon
United States
Liberia
W. J. Winston
Lee and Hayes University
J. H. Taylor
George W. Brown
Walter Langley
Starlight
Brown's Grove
Charles Murphy
Saratoga Street
St. Paul M. E. Church
Sunday rally at Zoar and funeral for Mrs. Lyons in North Philadelphia
Sunday events at Zoar Church include sermons by Rev. Butler and Rev. Waters and a 3 PM Sunday school fair. Funeral held for Mrs. Alice Lyons at Zoar Church with interment at Eden Cemetery. Also noted are Gleaning Day plans and upcoming Queen Esther Circle contest plus local social notes and visits by residents.
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North Philadelphia
Zoar
F. H. Butler
J. R. Waters
St. Daniels M. E
Chester
Alice Lyons
Martha St
K. Butler
Queen Esther
Womans H. M. Society
R. F. T. Webster
Mary and
Farmer
Cheyney School
Grimage
No 1H
Julia Lanister
Saulisbury
Zoar Parsonage
Estella Butler
Saulisberry
Houseton
Lizzie Jones
Bryn Mawr
Minor
Mount Clair
N. J
Harris
Marten
Mrs Jones Hosts Dinner For Odessa Guest In 1920s
Mrs Joel Smith at Women’s Hospital hosts a dinner on Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock honoring Miss Amanda Jones of Odessa Delaware. Guests include Miss Rebecca Lulu Mr Samuel Jones and Miss Florence Gould aided by helpers. Amanda departs January 1st for home pleased with her visit. Miss Biddle of North Street takes rooms at Glen Oak Hotel Wildwood. A H Robinson of 817 North 19th Street visits Wildwood over weekend staying with Miss Biddle. Defico of 1110 Fairmount Ave travels to Wildwood on business with Miss Biddle.
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Joel Smith
Women's Hospital
Rennie Gould
No. Fawn St
Amanda Jones
Odessa
Del
Rebecca
Lulu
Samuel Jones
Florence Gould
Amanda
B. Biddle
North St
Glen Oak
Wildwood
A. H. Robinson
Womens Day at Ezion Church in Wilmington
Large Wilmington congregation attends Womens Day exercises at Ezion Church with Rev J. W. Jewett as master of ceremonies. Community members and guests share greetings, birthday supper, and a card party, with notices of visits, illnesses, and funerals among local families.
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Jed
16Th Street
Chris. J. Perry
Grant Williams
City Editor
Bell Phone
Pickineon
National Negro PR Association
the Knocker’s Creed
Max Barber
National Association
Guhootton
Colored Republican Citizens’ Club
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
James Davis
Isidore Martin
Willliam Jones
Ellwood Heacock
Senator McNichol
Martin
Beach
McNichol
Salas
Heacock
A. 8. Jones
Stanton
Pittsburgh
Davis
Will Jones
Dauphin County
Citizen's Club
Special Judiciary Committee
Senator Salus
Frank Stewart
Fred Douglass
Jones
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Amoe Scott
Behald
Jee Jubilee
May
A Beansweets
Montgomery ‘& McClain
Europe
Bay Avenue
Ocean City, N. J
M. B. Comfort
Proprietress
Wilmington
Ezion Church
Hattie ‘Heshsley
Joseph Bretts
Mae Nelson
Lawrence Henderson
Frederick Biot
James Spence
West Cheerter, Pa
Eee
Frederick Dorre
Henrietta Butler
Maston
BH. Brittingham
Silas Givens
J. W. Jewett
Mt. Joy M. E
J. H. Hubbard
W. T. Hemsley
A. G. Scott
C. S. Spriggs
B. T
Harvey Kane
Kane
Jennie Jennings
Ter
Carrie Spencer
Layton Home
Ladies Limited Club
Margaret Jackson
W. 6Th Street
Bertha Smith
Wilmore E. Waters
Josephine Wallace
George W. Wright
Edmund Howell
Mary L. Watkins
Wol St
Ezion M. E. Church
Mi Onelninir
Re. Jones
Germantown
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