Colored regiment to be organized in Philadelphia
In spring 1870 A On car Jones called city youths to form a colored military unit, the Invincibles, later part of the National Guard First Brigade. After 1899 no such unit existed until Major Bailey formed four colored companies in Home Defense Reserve. A mass meeting June 16 at Union Baptist Church will push for a state colored regiment followed by a recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Oncar Jones
Jones
National Guard
Joseph L. Bailey
Philadelphia
Home Defense Reserve
Major Baill
Pennsylvania
Union Baptist Church
Fitzwater
Foreign Service Legion
Plague Fire Threatens Vera Cruz Homes
Mexico City reports Vera Cruz faces mass burning of about a third of its houses to stop bubonic plague. Local and state authorities order isolation measures as the plague spreads, with casualties and intensified street surveillance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Tate
United
Praises for Germantown Welfare Worker Mrs Cassie E Green
Mrs Cassie E Green of 441 High Street Germantown earned a certificate after completing training at Women’s Hospital. She is the institution’s only colored worker and has long served Germantown through Home and the Germantown Chic Women’s Association. We wish her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie E. Green
High Street
Germantown
The
Women's Hospital
Amphions reelect officers for 29th year in Washington
At a June meeting in Washington the Amphions re elected President J H Washington Vice President J G Chapman Secretary C A Barbour Treasurer C A Champ Librarian Leon J Leonard and Manager Director J Henry Lewis since the group's organization This marks the Amphi ons 29th year of continuous existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Amphions
J. H. Washington
J. G. Chapman
C. A. Barbour
C. A. Champ
Leon J. Leonard
J. Henry Lewis
Republicans Act to End Local Delegates Conventions Racially Seated
Chicago June 3. The Republican National Committee unanimously instructed Chairman Hays to tell state organizations to stop holding local conventions for national delegates in places where negroes are denied admission. Southern officials objected, arguing the resolution targets the South but the motion was unanimously adopted after amendments. Colonel Warren urged confronting the race issue for party good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican Natonal Committee
Hays
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
W. H. Jackson
Georgia
Warren
Prize trip to Fourth National Convention offered by Madam C J Walker Mfg
The Madam C J Walker Manufacturing Company offers regular certified agents a chance to win a free trip to the Fourth National Convention in Cleveland Ohio on August 12 to 14. Ten best articles on how I succeeded as an agent will win. Submit a 600 word statement by July 25 to Editor, Madam Walker Mfg Co Indianapolis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam C. J. Walker Mfg
Cleveland
Ohio
Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company
C. J. Walker
All Manuscriote
Madam Walker Mfg. Company
No. West Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Pickaninny Rose Song From Pace & Handy
Broadway release titled Pickaginny Rose published by Pace and Handy Music Co. known for lullaby songs. Pace and Handy pride themselves as masters of the lullaby type with Nightie Night among their popular tunes. The note highlights their worldwide reputation and ongoing advertisements for their BMNA offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Pace & Handy Music Co
Prontines Rose
Lincoln University Commencement Honors Moton and Alumni
Lincoln University conferred the Doctor of Literature on Robert R. Moton principal of Tuskegee Institute who spoke at College Commencement on June 8. Alumni subscriptions totaled 35000 for the Extension Campaign as 38 graduates were named. The valedictorian was Francis L Atkins and the Finney Prize was shared by Atkins and Joseph H Hill. Lincoln defeated Howard 6 to 1 in the Class Day baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln University
Robert R. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Moton
Lincoln
E. P. Roberts
New York
George C. Hall
Chicago
G. EB. Cannon
Jersey City
Edgar P. Hill
Presbyterian General Board of Education
Francis L. Atkins
North Carolina
Finney
Joseph H. Hill
Howard
Lawyer challenges Volstead act policing of colored men
Wilkes Barre, June 4. Attorney Charles B Lenahan leader of the Palmer opposition counsels James Williams a colored man jailed by U S Commissioner Smith for possessing alcohol and a cider raisin mixture Williams denounced prohibition agents saying officers travel miles to arrest one black man amid suspicions of much booze in Scranton and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Canton
Charles B. Lenahan
Palmer
James Williams
Williams
United States
Smith
Colored Republican Club of Bryn Mawr Opens for Membership
The Colored Republican Club of Bryn Mawr invites Montgomery County voters to join. Membership costs a joining fee of $1.00 and monthly dues of 26 cents. Robert Winston serves as President and Matthew Edwards as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Republican Club of
Bryn Mawr
Montgomery County
Robert Winston
Matthew Edwards
Urban League Shows Growth Among Our Folk
At a May 20 joint Finance Committee Meeting of the National Urban League and the New York Urban League, 733.79 of their 62 000 budget was already secured by month five. Total spending this year reaches 220 000, with funding from white philanthropic bodies and individual donors, alongside growing contributions from the colored community to boost industrial, health, urban, and educational advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Urban League
New York- Urban League
League
Pupil Recitals Highlight Lela Walker Bryan Academy
The June 1920 Philadelphia event showcased talent from the Lela Walker Bryan Academy of Dramatic Art with ensembles and dances. Notable speakers included Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University and J. R. Paul Brock. The recital praised disciplined training and urged Black students to pursue higher education beyond grammar and high school. Philadelphia audiences applauded the school’s artistry and potential for growth under Mrs. R. E. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Walker Bryan
Academy of Dramatic Art
Philadelphia
Rho
Psi
Alpha Phi Alpha Praternity
Kelly Miller
Howard University
J. R. Paul Brock
Durham
Atlantic City
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Zion's Female Military Order Drill and Concert Held
Ardmore notes report the Zion's Female Military Order second annual drill and concert at Merion Tile and Trust Company hall on June 9. Fletcher W. Stites spoke at the previous function and Commander Coleman brought a Philadelphia drill unit to survey Main Line attendees. Miss H E Peyton of Asbury Park visited Ardmore hosts Mrs Rebecca Birk and family over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Zion
Merion Tile and Trust Company
Fletcher W. Stites
Coleman
Philadelphia
H. E. Peyton
Sylvan Avenue
Asbury Park
N. J
Rebecca Birk
Simpson Road
Special Musical at Phillips Brooks Chapel
On Sunday evening June 6 a special musical at Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel before the 7:30 to 8 o’clock service drew a large audience. A 16 member Philadelphia orchestra performed Wagner and Tchaikowsky pieces while Mr. Pence sang Take up Thy Cross. The choir aided by organist Mr. Newlin impressed and plans to continue improving the city’s leading choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel
Philadelphia
Newlin
Colored youth accused of purse snatching at 19th and Market
Edward Williams aged nineteen, colored, held on $300 bail for court by Magistrate Rooney after being chased by traffic officer Mc Mahon. Williams is accused of snatching a pocketbook from Fannie McCoy of 1335 S Markeé St at 19th and Market streets Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Streets
Edward Williams
Rooney
City Hall
McMahon
Fannie McCoy
S. Markeé St
Williams
Caulk First Black Applicant Scoring 100 Percent in Embalming
Austin O. Caulk of 1226 Be 21st St connected with Home Extension Insurance Co. earned a perfect 100 percent in Practical Embalming before the Delaware State Board of Examiners. The board praised his skill and precision in embalming a real body, noting he was the sole Black applicant. Caulk hails from a prominent Delaware family, brother to F. D. Caulk and A. C. Dawkins, and his business prospects appear strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin O. Caulk
21St St
Home Extension Insurance Co
Delaware State Board of Examiners
Board of Examiners
Caulk
Delaware
F. D. Caulk
A. C. Dawkins
First Colored Woman Admitted to Illinois Bar
Violet WN Anderson of 3347 Calumet Avenue is the first colored woman admitted to the Illinois bar by examination, graduating from Chicago Law School in the class of 1920. She completed public and high school in Chicago and becomes the first of her group to gain admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Violet ‘Wn. Anderson
Calumet Avenue
Chicago Law School
Illinois
State Board of Bar Examiners
New England Baptist Sunday School and B Y P U to Meet in Baltimore
Plainfield New Jersey June 7 The New England Baptist Sunday School and B Y P U Convention prepares for its 27th annual meeting at Enon Baptist Church Baltimore June 16 17 led by President A J Cary. The program includes raising one thousand dollars for education missions and work a silk banner for largest per capita contribution and a scholarship for a deserving member. The board of managers meets June 15 with the convention opening June 16 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
N. J
District of Columbia
Maine
New England Baptist Sunday School
B. ¥. P. U. Convention
Enon Baptist Church
Dolphin Street
Baltimore
A. J. Cary
Board of Managers
Cary
Remarkable Caesarean Performed at Provident Hospital
Baltimore July reports a notable Caesarean by Dr B Hughes with help from African American physicians on an undersized woman. Mother and child are said to be thriving. Also covered are Rev Frederick Douglass' ovation at Bethel A M E Church and fundraising for African work, college honors for bishops, and Maryland attendees at the Republican National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
B.hughes
Provident Hospital
Frederick Douglass
Bethel A. .M. EB. Church
W. Sampson Brooks
Brooks
Knights of Pythias
M. W. Clair
W.sampson Brooks
Morgan College
New England Baptist Convention
Enon Baptist Church
Park Avenue
Lanvale Street
J. H. Green
Jeremiah Hawkins
Breatwood
H. M. St. Clair
Cambridge
Ernest Lyon
Thomas R. Smith
W. L. Pitzgerald
Warner T. McGuinn
E. B. Taylor
George A. Watty
W. C. McCard
Joseph Dorsey
John H. Toadyin
Balti
Ieago
Delaware City News Commencement a Grand Success
Delaware City June 7 report says Mt. Salem Church was decorated for the ceremonies with flowers fern garlands and class colors. Twe graduates received many presents including a piano to Miss Hannah E. Sadler. Rev and Mrs Turner visit Oxford Pa. Mrs Caroline Bard is ill. Ushers Board member Herbert Brown attended. Union Church plans a new building. townspeople call for the Tribune newspaper and J T Turner acts as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware City
Del
Mt. Salem Church
Twe
Hannah E. Sadler
Turner
Oxford
Caroline Bard
Herbert Brown
Philadelphia
Union Church
Tribune
J. T. Turner
Dinner Honour for Graduation at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Miss A L King and her mother hosted a refined dinner in honor of Ford Motley’s graduation from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. The home and table were well decorated with college colors. Present were Mrs Mary E Motley Mrs Mary J Washington Miss Louise King and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. King
Ford Motley
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
College
Phose
Mary E. Motley
Mary J. Washington
Louise King
Thomas P. Sazon
Ministers and Agricultural Men to Hold Meeting
Hampton Va June 7 Rev Laurence Fenninger chaplain Hampton Institute announces lecturers for the seventh annual Ministers Conference at Hampton II from June 32 to June 26. Notable speakers include Dr James H Dillard and Dr Albert R Mann with topics on church and rural life, leadership and social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Laurence Fenninger
Hampton Institute
Ministers’ Conference of
Hampton II
James H. Dillard
Lorenzo H., King
Central Avenue
M. B
Atlanta
Georgia
Southwestern Christian
Albert’ "R. Mann
Ithaca
New York State ‘College of Agriculture
Cornell University
A. Clayton Powell
Abyssinia
York City
Christ Church
Ue Institute Agric
Warren K.ee
James
Albert R. Mann
Gorm Wi
Teete
Acison
Blacorg
Interghared World Movement
Ton Institute
Laurence Penninger
Parkesburg Parish Notes and Local Delights
Parkesburg records June activities at Bethany A M E Church with a farewell sermon and a $15.10 collection. Residents and visitors are noted including Mrs Annie Thomas, Mr W Jott, Mrs Margent and Mrs Wilmore, Mrs Ida Woodbure, Mr Oakey, Mr Levi Peter wife, and Mr Murphy. Miss Watkins of Richmond visits daughter Mrs Fiamer in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkesburg
Bethany A, M. BE
Annie Thomas
Atgien
W. Jott
Lancaster
Margent
Wilmore
Ida Woodbure
Neat
Oakey
Patterson Returns From Harrisburg Family Trip
Mrs Pearl Patterson of 2002 Nicholas Street with Mr William Nutter returned from a full trip to Harrisburg with friends and relatives in Newville, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Pearl Patterson
Nicholas Street
William Nutter
Harrisburg
Cartos Newville, Pa
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Philadelphia American
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Caldwell
John C. Love
W. G. Parks
Frank Butler
Jimes
Jos. L. Bailey
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Spabr Dick
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Alpha Phi Alpha
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Chestnut Streets
Clara Ivory
Jennie Squt
Ruthton
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Anita Hunter
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