Republicans and Progressives Hold Reunion Meeting
Chicago June 9 Roosevelt seeks to reunite the Republican party by endorsing preparedness and Americanism while spurring a potential conference with Hughes and Progressive leaders. The two conventions move toward unity as party lines shift on German American issues and suffrage debates surface among delegates and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Roosevelt
Hughes
William P. Jack
Maryland
Rmony
Fee Hughes
Garnet and Philo Lyceums Hold Lincoln Visit
Rev Dr Whitted, new Memorial Baptist pastor, spoke at Lincoln University on June 1 renewing ties with Garnet and Philo. He traced race progress from slavery to industrialism, praising education and urging unity among departments. Debating cups honored past victories as Philo and Garnet members debated compulsory military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitted
Lincoln Unity
Garnet and Phian Literary Association
In University
J. A
Memorial Baptist Church
Lin Glass
Lincoln
Executive Combath Lyceums
Garnet
John
Executive
J. A. Creditt
Ted
Sfaiisophian Lyceum Room
Philo
United States
Op- Brown
Piternate
Harris Hosts Ladies at Grand Theatre Event
Lancaster Pa June 5 Mr and Mrs Harris entertained the ladies on May 30 including Mrs Lil Harris of Philadelphia Mrs Anna and Mrs Handy and others with a fine menu. The gathering honored Mr W Derry and the Harris household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Harris
Lilof
Philadelphia
Annaen
E. Handy
Berean Manual Training and Industrial School Exercises
Commencement exercises were held Thursday evening June 8 at Berean Presbyterian Church in South College Avenue. Rev. John L. Scott presided as acting president. Rev. Floyd W. Tompkins delivered the annual address. Marian Rebecca Tilghman gave the salutatory and Cora Rena Wiens the valedictory. Diplomas and certificates were awarded by Archibald H. Grimke. Several faculty and speakers contributed, with musical numbers by W. Franklin Hexter and Blanche Esther Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berean Manual Training and Industrial School
Berean Presbyterian Church
South College Avenue
John L. Scott
Floyd W. Tompkins
Church of the Holy Trinity
Marian Rebecca Tilghman
Cora Rena Wiens
Archibald H. Grimke
Washington, D. C
J. C. Asbury
J. Gray Bolton
D. D
J. R. Paul Brock
W. Franklin Hexter
Blanche Esther Williams
Sarah Christian Anderson
Mabel Victoria Barrett
Eva Johanna Beckett
Dorothy McDowell Cummings
Ethel Pearl Dickens
Frances Boston Fitzgerald
Arabella V. Haskins
Anna Tamson Jones
Ethel Sarah Johnson
Catherine Elizabeth Martin
Bertha Marie Maddox
Lulu Frances Nichols
Helen Anita Robinson
Henrietta Christerphee Saunders
Ida Mae Smith
Florence Branch Smeltzer
Mildred Stubbs
Olivia Frances Taylor
Emma B. Terry
Ethel Jane Waters
Cora -Rena Williams
Millinery
Jessie Gertrude Locklear
Leona Saree
Vernal
Elisha Ones
Downingtown News Highlights Local Happenings and Church Dedication
Downingtown and surrounding areas feature a new dog catcher appointment for William Johnson, visits by G T Young and Mrs Hettie Starr, a baseball loss to Kennett Square, and several social calls. Bethel A M E Church marks two years of pastorate with a full house, tribute to ushers, and substantial offerings totaling 31.50. Children’s Day planned at Union Church and hospital updates include Florence Smith’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downingtown
William Johnson
E. Church Street
G. T. Young
Sophia
Hall Jarrett
Coatesville
Bethel Church
Miner Smith
Oxford
J. Holmes
Nathan Prigg
West Chester
Daniel Johnson
Owen States
Prospect Avenue
Remmons
Harrisburg
John Thomas
Gutheryvile
Mary Johns
Mamie Johns
Lincoln University
Union Church
Florence Smith
Alice Thomas
Laner Johnson
Lena Wesley
Bethel A. M. E
Sylvester Asbury
Tor
J. L. Link
Jerusalem
Sharon Hill Local Notes Highlight Church, School and Sports
Sharon Hill area reports Rev C B E King at Mt Zion C M E Church, W E Scott preaching at St Johns Paschall, and many members joining. A Lincoln Public School program featured duets and solos with Miss Roy as principal. Sharon Hill Giants beat Horntown 10 to 8 in a men’s game, and Charlie Walker plans a home addition. Mrs Bayliss Kelson Emmans listed among sick. Miss Brown from Wilmington visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Hill
Cbe
King
Mt. Zion
Emmans
Brown
Wilmington
Del
W. Brown
Felton Avenue
A. Lincoln Public School
Miss Roy
W. H. Brown
G. E. Madison
James Madison
B. Cox
Samuel
Sharon Hill Giants
Horntown
Charlies Walker
Clifton and
Linder Avenues
Marie James Loses Parent in Washington Death
Mrs. Thomas A. James, mother of Marie James the Public School music teacher, died Memorial Day in Washington. The death followed a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie James
Washington, D. C
Thomas A. James
Mise
Halt on charging fees at city playgrounds
City parks remain open to all as the Board of Recreation warns principals against special admission fees and exclusive privileges at Fourth of July events. A 50 cent coupon system at Sherwood Recreation Centre prompts renewed calls to end discriminatory dances, picture shows, and swimming-class registrations. A committee will review how Councils’ 8000 appropriation is allocated for safe Independence Day celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Recreation
Sherwood Recreation Centre
William Champlin
Ayor
Fourth Association
Mercy Hospital Commencement Exercises Honor Nurses
The eighth annual Mercy Hospital and School for Nurses graduating exercises were held on Tuesday evening, June 6, in St. Peter Clavers Auditorium. Graduates Mary Elizabeth Jackson Hazel Virginia Brown and Alva Mae Harper read theses. Dr Wilmer Krusen delivered the principal address on nursing qualities while Arch-Deacon Phillips led the invocation and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital and School For Nurses
St. Peter Clavers
Henry M. Minton
Mary Elizabeth Jackson
Hazel Virginia Brown
Alva Mae Harper
Wilmer Krusen
Health and Charities
Mildred M. Cole
Mayme J. Smith
Phillips
Walter P. Hall
Hinson
Algernon Jackson
Young Lewis Freed from Murder Charge in Juvenile Court
Judge MacNeille discharged fifteen year old William H. Lewis of Stiles street in juvenile court on Wednesday June 7. He had been charged with causing the death of John Mysileski of Stiles street. Mysieski, 22, was struck by Lewis and died shortly after. Testimony said Mysieski was drunk and heart weakness lessened the blow’s impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
MacNeille
William H. Lewis
Stiles Street
John Mysileski
Mysieski
Mysieskis
Bethel Church Reception for Dr Dunlap Honors Rev Dr Dunlap
A June 1 reception at Mother Bethel Church honored Rev Dr and Mrs C C Dunlap. Speakers included Rev Alexander Murray Rev W H Davis Rev Levin H Stanford Rev P A Wallace and others. Over one hundred dollars was presented. family members attended and a choir performed with a served menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dunlap
Mother Bethel Church
Alexander Murray
Constance Coppin
Jessie M. Lewis
Ceremon
Flora Maker
W. H. Davis
Levin H. Stanford
James Dunlap
Cecil
Harold Dunlap
Liberian Educators Visit Baltimore
Liberian educators Walter F. Walker and Gabriel Dennis arrive in Baltimore with the Consul General. Walker serves as secretary of education and sits in President Howard's cabinet, while Dennis plans to attend Syracuse University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Walter F. Walker
Gabriel Dennis
Liberia
Walker
Howard
Dennis
Syracuse University
Memphis to Host National B Y P U and Sunday School Congress
Memphis Tennessee prepares to welcome the National B Y P U and Sunday School Congress from June 14 to 19. The event is billed as the largest youth gathering ever held in this region with organizers counting on broad participation and notable speakers, including Rev. W. G. and others from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Memphis
Tenn
Rev
W. G
Philadel
Stowaways Fight Officials On Commodore Rolins Deportation Ordered
Joseph Thompson and Albert Maxis Jamaican stowaways aboard the Norwegian steamship Commodore Rolins were spotted leaving at Chestnut Street Wharf. Officials chased them along Delaware Avenue. after a struggle they were subdued. A special board ordered their deportation to Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thompson
Albert Maxis
Jamaica
Rolins
Chestnut Street
Delaware Avenue
Board of Inquiry
Jamatees Salad
Is Rev Carpenter Returning to Allen AME Church
The Philadelphia Tribune urges Rev W B Carpenter be returned to Allen AME Church. It praises his fearless preaching and criticizes peers and bishops for potential removal amid a Harrisburg conference. It argues a strong, clean pulpit benefits the city and laments immoral clergy.
Bethel Church Services Highlight Millville News
Bethel A. E. Church with Pastor Rev. Paul Singleton held 10 40 a m and 7 45 p m services. Queen Contest crowned Miss Anna Wilson for largest fund, bracelet awarded. local visits by Rev M B Shep, Rev H A Ivey, and residents from Philadelphia and Atlantic City noted. several families reported visiting and a sick child listed as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millville
N. J
Bethel A. E
Paul Singleton
M. B. Shep
Othello
N. Y
H. A. Ivey
Halyville
Anna Wilson
Hayman
Jas. Taylor
Harry and
Louise
Philadelphia
Harry Griffin
16Th Street
Chas. Miller
Bridgeton
Andrew Corse
Dorothy Selvage
Atlantic City
Harry Lewis
Lenora Lewis
Work of Colored People in Holy Trinity Parish
The article recounts Rev. Phillips Brooks and Union League advocacy for abolition, the start of a colored Sunday school in Holy Trinity Parish and its growth, leadership under I. F. Rondinella, and the evolution of facilities from 1863 through the opening of a Lombard Street chapel in 1913 to serve the local black community amid Philadelphia's southwest district expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Holy Trinity
Phillips Brooks
Union League
William
Holy Trinity Parish
Walnut Street
Carters
Teenth
South Streets
Wm. N. McVicker
J. Cheston Morris
I. F. Rondinella
Ewing L. Miller
Twentieth
Hand Streets
Pine
Twentieth Street
Walnut
Miller
Rondinella
Colored Sunday School
The
Twenty-second
Reed Streets
Our Episcopal Church
Broad
Market Street
St. Marks Parish
St. Marys Chapel
Bainbridge Street
Philadelphia
Our City
Spruce Street
Washington Avenue
Broad Street
Schuylkill River
Episcopal Church
Holy Trinity
Young Men's League
Dorcas Society
Holy Trinity Church
Lombard Street
Dr Jackson Wins Suit Over Bolivar Estate Fees
In Orphans Court Room 426 Judge Dallett awarded Dr. A. B. Jackson 150 for professional services during the late Wm. Carl Bolivar illness. Executors James Needham and R. DeBeef Venning, represented by John H. Connellan, offered 50, which was refused. Witnesses Mrs. Murdur and Mrs. Forbes testified to Jackson’s years of care. The judge ruled payment due for the last illness, totaling 150, and noted Sparks handled the case adeptly while Connellan appeared unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court Room
Dallet
A. B. Jackson
Carl Bolivar
James F. Needham
R. DeBeef Venning
Bolivar
John H. Connellan
John A. Sparks
Jackson
James Murdur
Denna Forbes
Dr. Jackson
Mr. Bolivar
Mrs. Forbes
15Th Street
Forbes
Connellan
Sparks
Amu
Attorney Sparks
Escoffery Funeral Marks City Upholsterer Death
Ambrose Escoffery 34 of 624 Lexington Ave died after a gas pipe hose was kicked at home. Funeral held privately with interment at Pleasantville. family cites personal crisis rumors denied by wife and father. Also noted are Rosa Skyler’s vigil over her death date and other local notices including Mr. James Reeves’s Decoration Day death, Arcadia Band director James Winters event, Boy Scout Corps instrument delivery, and officials traveling to Chicago for a convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Ambrose Escoffery
Lexington Avenue
Short Division Street
Spirit World
E. B. Terry
Skyler
James Reeves
Baltic Avenue
Pleasantville
James Winters
Arcadia Concert Band
Boy Scout Corps
W. F. Cozart
Jas. A. Lightfoot
Chicago
Harry Bacharach
Douglass Hospital Class of 1916 Nurses Graduates
The 1916 class of the Douglass Hospital Training School for Nurses held graduation on Wednesday afternoon June 7 at St Peter Claver's Auditorium. President Andrew F. Stevens presided as four graduates Leone Helen Holmes Fiota Maria Jones Maria Elizabeth Parker and Elisa Ann Venable received diplomas after Dr Alfred Gordon delivered the address. Presentations followed by Dr Mossell Rev John R Logan and an invocation. Music by Prof R Henri Robinson and Miss Lydia McClane. The Alumni Association of the practical Training School urged ongoing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Hospital
St. Peter Claver's
Andrew F. Stevens
Board of Managers
Leone Helen Holmes
Fiota Maria Jones
Maria Elizabeth Parker
Elisa Ann Venable
Alfred Gordon
Mossell
John R. Logan
Local Citizens Join Big Brother Movement Meeting
Judge MacNeille and Assistant District Attorney Chair Edwin Fox presided over a June 6 meeting in Room 288 City Hall to launch the Big Brother Movement in Philadelphia. Andrew Stevens was named chairman and Dr. Minton secretary. the program seeks one-on-one mentorship for at risk boys to improve home life and education and to encourage church, sports, and reading involvement. A follow‑up gathering is planned for the next Tuesday afternoon at Room 676 City Hall.
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MacNeille
Edwin Fox
Ci Hall
Judge MacNeille
Attorney Fox
Philadelphia
Andrew 8. Stevens
Minton
New York
Cago
San Francisco
Big Brother Association Ia
Baxter
South Penn Square
Andrew F. Stevens
Mr. Dawley
Eugene Hinson
Wm. Fuller
G. Edward Dickinson
J. R. Paul Brock
Daniel Brock Clarence White
W. H. Jones
W. T. M. Johnson
Paul Taylor
H. W. Porter
Charles Tindley
McDuffy
Logan
Harewood
Yancy
James Caldwell
City Hall
Ambler and Penllyn Local Notes and Obituary
Ambler Pa June 7 The Harriett Lee funeral at Bethlehem Church drew a large crowd. she was 78 and ill for a long time. Edwards preached. Miss Maud Freeman vacationing in Fayetteville NC. Miss Pearl Smith and Mr Richard Plummer married May 29 in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs White of New York relatives spent Decoration Day in Penllyn. The Methodist Church to mark 40th anniversary in July. Joshua Thompson now suburban constable of Ambler’s 3rd ward. Rev Holden of Zion Church to preach at the Methodist on the third Sunday in June. His choir will be led by Mr Wesley Johnson who visited Ambler recently. Emma Pratt of North Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Frank Wise with Miss Viola Kelly visiting in Ambler and Penllyn last Sunday. Reuben Pollock and Travis spent Sunday in Penllyn.
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Carpenter
Allen A. M. E
Harrisburg
Old Allen Church
Tyree
General Conference
Dr. Carpenter
Allens
17Th
Bainbridge Streets
The
Tribune
Rev. Carpenter
Philadelphia
Gospel Allen
Allen Church
National Baptist
AM B
Carnter
Commonwealth
Ambler
Harriett Lee
Bethlehem Church
Edwards
Lee
Maud Freeman
Fayetteville
N. C
Pearl Smith
Pittsburgh
Richard Plummer
Mrs. White
New York
Penilyn
Vernon Brown
North Street
Methodist Church
Joshua Thompson
Holden
Zion Church
Wesley Johnson
Emma Pratt
North Philadelphia
Frank Wise
Viola Kelly
Ambler and
Penllyn
Reuben Pollock
Mr. Travis
Penillyn
Grimes A M E Church Sees Reduced Debt and Fellowship
Phoenixville June 4 service schedule at Grimes A M E Church includes Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11 by Rev J H Young with text from 1 Epistle of John 3 2. Evening sermon at 8 from James 4 8. Congregation praised for years of work under pastor. guests from Philadelphia and Carlisle noted. debt reduced and social calls mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenixville
Charlies Shaw
Philadelphia
J. H. Young
Blackburn
Asbury Park
Charlies Cooper
Carlisle
Grimes A M. E
Ardmore
Elsie Flamer
J. H. Youps
Bettie Foreman
Colored Boys Dominate Memorial Day Meet at Starr Garden
At Starr Garden Recreation Center Memorial Day meet, Central High School student Taylor led older boys by winning the 100 yard and 440 yard dashes and the 80 yard relay, adding second in the 220 yard and running high jump and fourth in the running long jump. Teammates Harper Calloway Henson and Mitchell also placed high, with Blair of Speewell A. C. earning a third in the 100 yard dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr Garden Recreation Center
Taylor
Central High School
Harper
Calloway
Henson
Mitchell
Blair
Spee
A. C
Fae Sr
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Tee
SHE, Garnet and Philoson Literary Association
Lancaster
Tre
Handy
Berean Manual and Training School
Downingtown News
Board of Education
Mercy Hospital
Millville News
Long
L. F. Rondinella
Bolivar Estate
Dr. Algernon B. Jackson
Atlantic City News
A. F. Stevens
Ambler and Pennyn
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