Retributive justice strikes General Wood
A critical attack on Major General Leonard Wood portraying his rise from Captain to General, his ties with Theodore Roosevelt, and alleged color prejudice during Cuban tenure. The piece accuses Wood of social snobbery and racial bias, ending with a claim that justice has now caught up with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Theodore Roosevelt
1St
U. 8B. Volunteer Cavalry
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
Los Guasimas
San Juan Hill
Rough ‘Riders
Uncle Sam
Cuba
United States of America
Lee
Havana
Spain
Old
New Hampshire
Hamilton
Ohio
Havanna
Sagamore Hill
Remembering San Juan Hill and the Mills of God
The passage laments General Wood is sidelined due to friendship with Roosevelt and urges him to recall the valor of the black soldiers who fought at San Juan Hill. It warns that God’s mills grind slowly yet severely, implying a cost to public missteps and ingratitude toward those troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wood
Roosevelt
General Wood
San Juan Hill
The Siren Song of the Democrats and Colored Voters
Editorial argues against Democratic fixation on a divided vote among Black electors. It brands the party as hostile to Black rights, cites Tillman and Vardaman, and urges Black voters to unite, defeat unfriendly leaders, and demand a voice in choosing officers and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Democrats
Florida
Texas
Mountains
Tennessee
Oklahoma
United States
Bishop Walters
Let Us Have the Anti Loafing Law
The article calls for a strict anti loafing law amid rising idle gatherings in saloons, pool rooms, and lounging spots. It argues loafing attracts undesirables and public nuisance.
South Street District Faces Clean Up Push
A letter urges a permanent crackdown on vice in the South Street area. The writer accuses police of colluding with loafers, thieves and gamblers and calls for an anti-loafer law, more manpower, and a sustained effort to close pickpockets, pimps, and prostitutes. The piece laments corruption and stresses the need for better citizens and lasting reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Political Gang Plays On Public Funds In Local Guard
An editorial denounces local leaders and the mayor accusing them of using public money to sustain two Police Superintendents, including a figure-head, while federal intervention looms. It warns voters to beware the political gang’s tactics and urges watchdog action to prevent further manipulation.
A Letter From the Foreign Fleet 1918
An 1918 European waters letter from U. S. Drayton to Jesse Price discusses hope for rights and democracy for Black soldiers, praise for French hospitality, and a contrast between mob violence at home and dignity abroad, ending with a note to remember Jack and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Price
19Th St
Philadelphia
Jess
George
Harry Stafford
Col. Hayward
France
Jack
Second Baptist Church Children's Day Evening Exercises
In Media Pennsylvania on June 12 services at Second Baptist Church led by Rev J L Lewin drew a large attendance. The evening Children’s Day program pleased a large congregation with praise for Wm P Darnell Mrs ER L Grimes Miss EB Long and Miss Mary Johnson for an entertaining program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Media
Second Baptist Church
J. L. Lewin
Wm. P. Darnell
ER. L. Grimes
EB. B. Long
Mary Johnson
Fighting for Democracy Poem by George Raymond Downes Navy
Poem from a Navy sailor urging home front courage and patriotic duty during wartime. It celebrates service aboard the USS Arizona and the resolve to defend democracy, with references to liberty, autocracy, and a hopeful homecoming after the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Raymond Downes
U. S. Navy
Arizona
Norristown Social News Hits June Various Distances
William Roy shows slight improvements while Mrs. John Young and Mrs. Albert Myers attend the Smarter Set at Walnut Street Theatre. New York visitors Miss Fredericka Joseph and Mrs. Ray Marston host Mrs. Baynes as Philadelphia guest Mrs. Howard Jones remains ill. Wedding of William Baylor to Dimple Epps announced. Camp Dix parade draws Vivian Bantam and Douglass Yardley to service. Miss Cornela Jacobs heads to Fairfax County Virginia for new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
William Roy
John Young
Albert Myers
Walnut St. Theatre
Ray Marston
Fredericka Joseph
New York
William Baynes
Frank Augusta
Philadelphia
Frederika Joseph
Howard Jones
William Baylor
Dimple Epps
Abram Edsell
Alma Jones
Vivian Bantam
Camp Dix
Helen Brown
Clarence Roberts
Philadllphia
Elizabeth Blackwell
Leonard Ricks
Hannah Thomas
Douglass Yardley
Anderson
Cornela Jacobs
Fairfax Co
John Gordon
Mica
Martha J
George Ray
Washington, D. c
Elanohr Lee
Daniel L. Reed
W. Coulter Street
Morton Winston
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Ollie Polk
Charles Christian
Atlantic City
Clarence Alexander
Camp Meade
Camp Humphries
Germantown
Harry Amos
Jack Briggs
France
Ernest Price
Priscilla St
Sam
N. J
22Nd Ward
Frederick Douglass Club
Pulaski Avenue
Bailess Family Visits and Local Notables Highlight Summer
Mrs. Louisa Bailess hosted her sons Private Ernest Bailess of Camp Dix and Randy Bailess of Chester along with daughter Miss Jennie Bailess from Atlantic City. Visits include friends from Trent church and Trent Church Children Day winners Lestine Bonds and Howard Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerville
Louisa Bailess
Norwood St
Ernest Bailess
Battery C
F. A
Camp Dix
Randy E. Bailess
Chester
Jennie A. Bailess
Atlantic City
Mary Jenkins
E. L. Clark
Jennie Bailess
L. C. Bailess
Lestine Bonds
Woodstock Street
Howard Smith
Lambert Street
Trent Church
Jeane Preston
W. J. Byrd
Lela Brown
Ella Johnston
Carrie
Elsie
Philadelphia
Ella Cole
Local Germantown Notes Highlighting Residents and Visits
Mrs Margaret Stewart Winsley opens a Hair Culture Parlor at 831 Locust Avenue using Madame C J Walkers method. Several Germantown residents travel to Baltimore and Camp Meade to visit family, with updates on health and employment in Ebensburg Lakewood Norfolk and camp towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Margaret Stewart Winsley
Locust Avenue
C. J. Walker
Mary Ferguson
Mechanic Street
Baltimore
Leon Gaddis
E. Haines St
Ebensburg
Clarence Brooks
Camp Meade
Eugene Brooks
Winona Avenue
Sydney Dunn
Keyser Street
Charles Sellars
W. Dauphin Street
Lemuel B. Proctor
W. Coulter Street
Lakewood
N. J
Norfolk, Conn
New York
George Winkfield
Pulaski Avenue
Camp Dix
Jane Green
Richmond
Henry Smith
W. Price Street
Hattie Marshall
Philadelphia
Clifford Thornton and Son
Montana Street
Edythe Dunn
Margaret Wood
Brooklyn
T. Smith
Daisy Bolden
Bolden
Martha Chambers
Bethel AME Church Hosts Graduates and Community Events
Bethel AME Church in West Chester held a Sunday School Children’s Day. Vella D Austin and other graduates read essays at church events aided by Prof. Hill. A reception honored Vella D, and readers included Mary Massey Edgar Newman and Harold Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Junifer Austin
Vella D
North New Street
Forum
Vella Austin
Mary Massey
Edgar Newman
Harold Dunlap
Hill
Cheyney Training School
James Bell
E. Miner Street
Coatesville
Frances Brock
Philadelphia
A. Brock
M. Brock
Miner Street
St. Pauls Baptist Church
Mary and
Martha
Sunshine Circle
Deacon Sisters
Do Something Circle installs officers in North Philadelphia church
Do Something Circle met at the North Philadelphia church where the pastor installed officers for the year. Officers named include President Mrs. J. Woodland Secretary Miss Ida Cooper Assistant Secretary Mrs. C. Henry and Treasurer Mrs. H. Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Do Something Circle
Brinkley
J. Woodland
Ida Cooper
C. Henry
H. Dorsey
Bessick
Louisa Rice
Hartman
Mises Margaret Congo
Messrs. Cooper
Spriggs
Butler
Joseph
Steven Stanford
Garfield Handy
Leon Melbourne
Milton Young
Boy Scouts
Stephen Stanford
Leroy
F. J. Warrick
Community Notes of Obituary and Social Events
A local column records mourning for Thomas Teal and honors to his family from Union A M E Church. It lists visits from Mrs. Eulee Towns Barnett and others, postings about guests at Mrs. F H Butler’s residence, sermons by Rev E W Henry, and a birthday reception for Master William Jenkins. The Do Something Circle hosts an Economical Supper at Zoar, plus Baby Day and Birth Day events and a cradle roll invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Teal
Union A. M. EB
Eulee Towns Barnett
Camp Meade
Celestine Hall
Asbury Park
Bundy
Ocean City
John J. Terrell
Baltimore
Grace Terrell
F. H. Butler
Parrish Street
E. W. Henry
Bridgeville
Del
Zoar
Kiah
Princess Academy
Wm. Jenkins
James Williams
Melon Street
Milbourne
Pauline Ringgold
Viola
Fulie Ward
A. R. Shockley
Johnson
Camp Dix
Henry
Geo. Jackson
Harriet
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Philadelphia Tribune
6Th Street
Chris. J. Perry
Grant Williams
City Editor
Poet Office
Weer
Bell Phone
Dckinson
National Negro Press Association
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SIREN
U. S
Drayton
America
God
Heaven and
Earth
Summerville News
Germantown News
New Standard Theatre
Oath Street
Swelfsh
John T. Gibson
Irvin G. Miller
Henry Jones
Lillian Brown
William Dement
Tressie Mitchell
Ethel Marshall
Quintard Miller
Will Dixon
Miller
Hudgins & Riley
Evon Robinson
Blanche Thompson
Josephine Lazzo
Wal
Pacious
Mme. Keene
Pri
J.T. Mosby
Danc
J. T. Mosby
J. H. Foreman
Mers
Richland Garden Unique
Newport
Utiful
Union A.M. E. Church
Fairmount
Jerry Maddox
Haven Memorial
M. E. Church
28Rd
Oxford Ste
Dorena Johns
Joan OF Arc
Liberty
League Chorus
Marian Anderson
Centralto
Adalyn Brown
Haven M. E. Church
Haven
Union
C. Arthur Clark
Bettie Franklin
Malinda Crump
Thomas Wesley
Chrisman
Frankford
North Philadelphia
H. S. Duterte Undertaker
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