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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
1
Nashville reports Prof Helen Clarissa Morgan of Fisk University, born February 26 1846 in Masonville New York, died May 21 1914 in Oberlin Ohio after a brief illness. She had long served the institution.
Miss Vinton Davis of Washington DC renowned elocutionist visits Jacksonville in June for a series of entertainments aided by local churches. She has toured coast to coast and the South for five years studying the people and future prospects. The event offers leaders a chance to confer with her before she leaves.
An exhibit at Thomas Durham School last Thursday displayed pupil work across mathematics geography basketry and mat weaving. Officials praised the effort of backward and incorrigible pupils with notable improvements and skill in projects tailored to individual tastes.
Fort Worth I M College wrapped its closing exercises with a drama The Noble Outcast presented to a large audience at the Fort Worth High School auditorium. Music by the E R C Orchestra preceded and between acts. A Codwell Literary Society program followed in the college chapel despite heavy rain that pushed the afternoon picnic indoors with cheerful festivities.
William Suykers secures street lamps at City Park as Gibson-Bozarth reports fewer visitors last week. Henry Wimberg opens a large New Furniture Store on Liverpool Ave with two establishments and a note that locals need not travel to Philadelphia for furnishings. Evening Concerts by the Egg Harbor City Band begin in City Park on June 14 in a program of elaborate plans.
Judson Mississippi May 26 Mrs Ida Revels Redmond wife of H D Redmond died May 21 in Judson She was one of two surviving daughters of the late Hiram R Revels first Negro U S Senator and founder and long president of Alcorn College The deceased was known to Baltimore readers as Kiahaadeeie Battie pastor of Madison Street Presbyterian Church.
Burlington N J June 8 In the second New Jersey district Senator Griffith W Lewis a Burlington shoe manufacturer and former Assemblyman and State Senator runs on the Republican ticket for Congress He is described as a protectionist who supports American industry and wage earners and is praised for aiding local colored voters and churches in the district
A June Parents Meet and Class Exhibition at Joseph E Hill School Germantown drew a vast crowd. Principal Miss Marie Roland and staff presented a varied program with a chorus Twilight solos piano trio and readings from Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Atlantic City magistrate continued action pending consultation with Prosecutor Moore in a case involving Nelson Adams and Louis Purnell as witnesses. Bail of 200 dollars each was continued for Haley and Weaver, two colored defendants, amid conflicting testimony.
A political letter questions retrogression and gender progress, cites Ward 7 politics regarding Mr Bass, and notes Republicans like Cannon, Foraker, and Longworth seeking reelection after the 1912 landslide. It reflects a columnist's decision to resume writing for a larger Tribune audience after publisher pressure.
Augusta Ga June 6 The closing exercises of Spelman Seminary were held at 10 o clock on Wednesday morning May 20 marking a successful year with unusually good enrollment. The graduating class numbered many and represented all departments.
Trinity case notes Calvin Burns convicted before Magistrate Joshua Jagmetty in Atlantic City for riding a trolley without paying fare when denied a seat. The 1911 Act requires proof of trespass against railroad rules. the case was appealed with Justice Swayze delivering the opinion. Continued on Page 4.
In Atlantic City, Dr Edward B Terry, once dismissed as Medical Inspector in the public schools for being away from duty to nurse his dying mother, is vindicated by Assistant Commissioner J Brognard Betts. The ruling orders reinstatement for the appointed year and full back pay of 500 dollars.
Lincoln Maryland June 12 opening of Lincoln Chautauqua Park after improvements including a new hotel public hall rustic swings and grounds for croquet tennis and baseball Weekly meetings will feature prominent colored speakers from across the country The sketch subject is Preston C Slowe a Philadelphia engineer now offering consulting services for heating ventilation electrical plumbing and related work to builders and institutions Chance to get expert advice on materials and costs guidance on better cheaper results
Beaumont Texas June 10 Enthusiastic Sabbath School workers gathered for the Ninth Annual Sunday School Congress in a large multi denominal assembly. A parade featuring Boy Cadets and Negro Doll Clubs led to the amphitheatre with banners and brass band. The program covered methods Sunday School mandates and departmental questions with papers read and discussion by leaders H Boyd D D and H Clark D D.
Miss Ruth A. Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jenkins of Routts Hill Virginia married the son of Mr Daniel Dilley of Warrenton Virginia in a ceremony at her aunt Mrs L Deaton home in Routts Hill Rev Tyler of Routts performed the rites. The bride wore a white gown with car Tyler flowers and was attended by Miss Brown and Miss Dora. A sister from Philadelphia and other relatives attended. The couple will make their home in Baltimore Maryland.
Mrs. James Hall hosted a dinner for Mrs. Joe Spencer with several friends and relatives in attendance. Notices mention plans for a Northern F C trip to Lebanon Pa on June 13 meeting at Reading Terminal at 10 am, fare 3.44 dollars. Victoria Cross hopes for visitors while Mrs Keen and Mrs Taliaferro are recovering, and a note about Mr Bayton and Mr Brown at a Tribune shop.
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