Philadelphia remembers nation's dead from many wars
Philadelphia paused at noon to honor soldiers who died in many wars. Crowds gathered in Fairmount Park and cemeteries while veterans from the Nava Veteran's Association Spanish War Veterans American and G A R led marches and laid flowers at sea and on graves. The Vine Street pier service featured a floral ship launched by police, with Mayor Moore and Admiral Hughes in attendance.
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Fairmount Park
Vine Street
Nava Veteran's Association
United Spanish War Veterans
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Delaware River
America
Chopin
Moore
Hughs
Navy Ard
William McEwan
Naval Associations
Belleaus Woods
Thomas Albert Reath Marine Post
American Legion
Astibridge
France
Isaac K. Archer
Broad Street
Spruce
Union League
Admiral Hughes
Chestnut
Raymond J. Godwin
Y Godwin
Charles Thanner
William Roberts
Edward Buechter
J Beuhler
Uni
Navy
Post 80
Inkford
Sons of
Sons of Veterans
Grand ‘Army
Bryan Post
Stephen Adams
Sons of To
Man Who Shot Bell Boy Sparks Pittsburgh Race Clash
Racial tensions flare after Captain Earl Price trial verdict manslaughter in the Albert Loving case. Joseph Conway, white, wounded in the abdomen during clashes. Eugene Walthour arrested. Conway to hospital with poor prospects. George Kovolovich dies after recent shooting. Heavy police presence kept order in Hill district.
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Pittsburgh
Earl M. Price
Racine
Wis
Albert Loving
Joseph Conway
Eugene T. Walthour
West Penn Hospital
Conway
George Kovalcovich
Hill
Price
U of Yeu
Memorial Day Observances At Local Cemeteries
Members of the G A Roahd Camp 29 attended services at Biden and Merion cemeteries. The Sons of Veterans tried to ensure every veteran grave was decorated and marked with a flag. Commander Seaman traveled by auto to visit all three cemeteries and urged more Sons of Veterans to assist for a greater memorial effort.
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Biden
Merion
GA. To and
Sons of Veterans
Seaman
Many Contests Keep Republican Committee Busy
Chicago June 1 A busy week around the Republican National Convention headquarters as disputes unfold between lily white and black and tan factions in states including Arkansas Florida Georgia over delegates. Contests center on seating and loyalties with figures like Henry Lincoln Johnson in Georgia and George W Bean in Florida leading factions.
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Chicago
Arkansas
Lowdon
Florida
Lily White
George W. Bean
Tampa
W. L. van Duzer
Georgia
Lowden
Wood
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Atlanta
Roscoe Pickett
Frank Hitchcock
Senate
Annual meeting of teachers at Cheyney Pa observed
Cheyney Pa May 29 teachers from Delaware and state schools gather for the fifth annual meeting of the Association of Teachers of the Schools. Program includes Miss Bascom Miss Thompson Mrs Dunbar Nelson and Mr Valentine plus lectures and a geography demonstration. Lunch and supper were served.
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Cheyney, PA
Cheyney
Association of Teachers of
Delaware
Ndance
Ethel Bascom
Durham School
Maude Thompson
Martha Washington School
Alice Dunbar-Nelson
Howard High School
Wilmington
Del
Valentine
Watts School
Chester
Manley
Leslie Pinckney Hill
J. Maxwell Carter
Jas. G. Pentz
State Department of Public Instruction
W. R. Valentine
Bordentown School
Cheyney Singers
L. S
Dr Moton to Speak at Bordentown Industrial School Commencement
Dr R K Moton principal of Tuskegee Institute will give the commencement address at Bordentown Industrial School Friday at 2 PM. Tev Solomon Hood will deliver the annual sermon Sunday at 2 30 PM. An operetta Nautical Knot is set for 7 15 PM and Class Day exercises occur Thursday at 2 30 PM June 10. Admission free with all invited.
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RK. BR. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Bordentown Industrial School
Tev
Solomon Hood
Suh
Declaration of Principles Adopted at a Convention
The Colored Republican Committee of New Jersey renews its support for Lincoln as the living symbol of freedom for all men and pledges to defend the lawful rights of every citizen. It calls leaders to prudent, deliberate action during a time of national readjustment.
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Colored Republican Committee
New Jersey
Pri A
Abraham Lincoln
Vardaman Attacks Wood as Presidential Feasibility
In Washington June 2 the Press notes U S Senator Vardaman attacks Maj. General Leonard Wood and questions his fitness for the presidency. The piece comments on the muted impact amid a turbulent political scene and ongoing gubernatorial considerations as the nation moves forward.
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Washington, S. C
Vardaman
Leonard Wood
Vardamay
United Community Stores Opens In South Street Philadelphia
Philadelphia chain United Community Stores opened at 1724 South Street with a full stock of groceries meats and produce. President W H Moses praised community support as doors opened and dedicatory exercises ended with formal remarks by executives and a blessing from Bishop Heard.
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Philadelphia
United Community
South Street
W. H. Moses
Afso
United Community Stores Co
R. R B. Wright
Jr. Treaserer
J. M. Moxes
Benj. A. Amm
Isaac H. Nutter Acquitted After Jury Verdict
In Mays Landing New Jersey on July 3 the case of Hon Isaac H Nutter faced multiple indictments. After hearing all testimony the judge instructed the jury to render a verdict of acquittal on all charges.
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Isaac H. Nutter
Pittsburgh
Mays Landing
N. J
Jude
Splendor of Colored Homes of Other Days Observed
An Old Timer reviews Sam H. Reading’s Philadelphia American letter on colored home ownership forty years ago. He discusses Lombard and Addison streets, property values, and the contrast with today, noting conservative progress and the era’s hardships. Page 10 continuation teased.
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Sam
H. Reading
Philadelphia American
Lombard Street
Harry W. Bass
Philadelphia
Lombard
Addison
Eve
Washington
Peter MceGruder
Alexandria Vigilantes Mobilize As Lynch Threats Stir City
May 26 Alexandria Virginia population 18 000 becomes an armed camp as militia patrols police reserves seal streets and armored barriers rise after reports of a large marching group from Washington to seek retaliation for alleged threats to Turner. Warnings officials deem possibly exaggerated but authoritative reports from Washington and Richmond say threats persist and Turner has been moved to Henrico County jail.
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Washington
Ee Turner
Segrees
Richmond
Turner
Henrito Couny At
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