Hughes and Fairbanks Victory in November Shaping
The National Republican Convention in Chicago nominated Charles Evans Hughes of New York for president and Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president. The party aims to unite the rank and file for a victory in the November elections, with Hughes resigning as Federal judge to lead the ticket and Roosevelt’s rival candidates not thwarting the effort.
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Haries Evans Hughes
New York
Maries Warren Fairbanks
In- A
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Farris Bpelis
Republc
Federal Court
Republic
York
Nation
Janke
Congress
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Brandeis Sailed Through Senate Fight On Jewish Heritage
The article reports Louis D. Brandeis of Boston sworn in as Justice of the U S Supreme Court last week. It notes intense opposition rooted in his Jewish identity, his defense of labor against big corporations, and his public reputation as a reformer.
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United States
Ndies
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Fed- E
Mtry
Europe
America
Asia
Brandies
Wilson
Senate
Federal Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Debate on race, judges, and policy outlines in 1910s rhetoric
The piece critiques Senator Vardaman and Senator Tillman, praising Judge Brandeis and opposing anti Afro American policies. It accuses Mississippi of white supremacy, denies Black rights, and predicts a forthcoming political shift away from the old order. It references President Wilson and wartime-era sentiments and calls out racial hypocrisy in governance and national discourse.
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Commonwealth
United States
Vardaman
Tillman
South Carolina
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Charles Sumner
Wendell Phillips
Wilson
Senator Vardaman
Lord Kitchener Dead Conqueror of Egypt and Sudan
British Field Marshal Lord Horatio Kitchener and his entire staff perished when the HMS Hampshire was sunk near Scotland while they were en route to Russia to coordinate war efforts. He was famed for reorganizing Egyptian forces and conquering Sudan, India, and other regions, and his death leaves a void in Britain’s leadership during the war.
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Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Great Britain
Europe
Asia
Africa
Hampshire
Scotland
Russia
Lord Kitchener
Sudan
India
Egypt
Liberty and Equality in Revolutionary Thought and US Constitution
The article links the French Revolution's Liberty, Fraternity, and Equality to American ideals and the Constitution, noting the clash with slavery. It cites Jefferson, Paine, Madam Roland, and contrasts the creed of equality with the reality of African slavery under the founding framework. It criticizes Southern leaders like James Vardeman and Tillman as lacking citizenship loyalty to the Federal Republic.
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Europe
America
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
United States
Madam Roland
James Kirkman Vardeman
Mississippi
Federal Republic
Benjamin F. Tillman
District of Columbia barred from convention
The National Republican convention in Chicago refused to seat any DC delegates leaving the district without representation. The Tribune notes long standing factional contests and dirty methods in DC Republican politics and calls for reform as Afro-American fortunes are described as at a low point.
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Tribune
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Chicago
Presnt Committee
New England Baptist Missionary Convention Opens Sessions
The 42nd annual New England Baptist Convention began Tuesday morning at Second Baptist Church in Germantown with the 26th annual Sunday school session. President W Bishop Johnson presided. committees were appointed, and Mrs E B Holland of Providence led the women’s auxiliary anniversary. Officers for the next year include Holland as president and Russell as third vice president. The gathering covered education, temperance, and national issues affecting Negro Baptists, with recommendations for church edifice day and ministerial institutes.
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Russell
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Brooklyn
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Philadelphia
L. E. Miller
Savannah Ashe
Connecticut
K. Stevens
Boston
Mass
Tyler Brent
New Haven
Conn
Rev. Wiley
New England Baptist Missionary Convention
Johnson
Washington, D. C
J. C. Jackson
Convention Church
F. M. Hodgman
C. H. Woolston
C. Cc. Dunlap
L. E. Keiser
The
Northern University
J. C. Love
W. B. Reed
Hartford
R. C. Wood
Wm. A. Creditt
Pres. Winston
N. Burroughs
A. C. Powell
W. A. Taylor
L. G. Jordan
W.P. Hayes
W. A. Harrod
T. J. King
R. D. Wyn
Driver Held in Boy's Death on Monroe Street
William, a colored driver of a motor truck, was held without bail at Central Station by Magistrate Beaton to await the Coroner's action. The incident occurred when the truck struck nine year old Arthur Burley, colored, at Broad and South streets near 619 Bo 13th Street.
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Monroe Street
Beaton
Central Station
Arthur Burley
13Th
William
Broad
South Streets
Bristol Social notes reflect pastor’s return and gatherings
Charles Fisher and a host of Philadelphia visitors joined Mr and Mrs George Fisher for a weekend gathering in Bristol. Rev Albert Stewart returned to lead services at Bethel Church while L H Willhite hosted guests and filled pulpit duties. A birthday party hosted by Florence Waters and attendance at the A M E Conference in Harrisburg are noted. Mrs J E Allen advertises 309 Washington Street.
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Charles Fisher
Philadelphia
Harry Fisher
Wilmer Fisher
Pauline Mackey
Garnet Brown
Chester Fisher
Skiilman
Morrisville
Chas, Young
George W. Fisher
Sarah Fee
Mary Young
Harrisburg
Albert Stewart
Florence Waters
L. H. Willhite
Jennie Dorsey
Bethel Church
J. E. Allen
Washington Street
Sharon Hill Notes And Local Visits Highlight Sunday Services
Sunday services at First Baptist Church and Mt Zion C M E Church drew large congregations under Rev W E Scott and Rev L C Coleman. Local residents and visitors including Samuel Thomas and Verna Smart visited Wm Thomas of West Chester. Mrs Elizabeth Ederston of Norfolk Va visits sister Mrs John Wright of Burton Street. Mrs Wm H Brown hosted teachers from Abraham Lincoln Public School for dinner. New J W Madison store on Hook Road opens. Clifford John injured stepping on a nail. Local sick list includes Mrs B Hackett, Mrs S Ross, Mrs N Ruffin. Mrs W E Madison hosted sister in law Mrs Mamie White and Mrs Kate Young of Baltimore. Mrs J J Wilmer hosted sister Mrs Craxton and Miss Hall of Swarthmore. St Peters Mission met in Citizens Hall with Rev Ashby of West Palmyra NJ. Mrs Mabel Parker visited Philadelphia relatives.
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First Baptist Church
W. E. Scott
Mt. Zion C. M. E
L. C. Coleman
Samuel Thomas
Verna Smart
Wm. Thomas
West Chester
Elizabeth Ederston
Norfolk
John Wright
Burton Street
Wm. H. Brown
Felton Avenue
Miss Ray
Miss Smith
Miss Kemp
Abraham Lincoln
J. W. Madison
Hook Road
Clifford John
B. Hackett
S. Ross
N. Ruffin
W. E. Madison
South Sharon Avenue
Mamie White
Kate Young
Baltimore
J. J. Wilmer
Grimes A M E Church Welcomes Pastor Back
Phoenixville daily notes Grimes A M E Church holding Sunday school and morning service in the pastor’s absence at Harrisburg. Rev. Rooks of Philadelphia led 11 a m service. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Welcoming congregation praised pastor’s return for another year. Local visits include Stanford with a friend and Blackburns with Roberts in Pottstown.
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Grimes A. M. E
Harrisburg
Rooks
Philadelphia
Christian Endeavor
Arthur White
Henry Stanford
Blackburn
Roberts
Pottstown
Minnie Coleman
Dora Linch
Lancaster
Thirty-ninth annual session of United Order of Tents held in Media
J Allen Spencer reports from Wilmington that the thirty-ninth annual session of the United Order of Tents Northern District No 2 met at Campbells Church Media Pa on June 8 and 9. Local attendees from Wilmington included numerous named ladies and Miss Agnes Washington of Ger
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J. Allen Spencer
Philadelphia Tribune
W. 7Th Street
United Order of Tents
Northern District No. 2
Campbells Church
Media
Martha Bayard
Ida Anderson
Anna M. Burres
Mary Reed
Mary Fleming
Emma Pritchard
Mary E. Carty
Mary A. Posties
Mary A. Glasgow
Laura Shockley
Mary E. Tilghman
Lida Lewis
Rachel Ruley
Sadie Wright
Caroline Caulk
Anne Nichols
Susie Hamilton
Elsie Walker
Sadie Glasgow
Eva Walker
Emma Chester
Ethel C. McGann
Anna Kennard
Madge Price
Ella Burris
Elizabeth Cropper
Amelia Calahan
Clara Walker
Laura Cale
Jessie Johnson
Agnes Washington
Ger
New York Girl Wins LHJ Fashion Contest Prize
Miss Olga Scott of 676 East 180th Street wins a fourth prize of $10 in the Ladies Home Journal Philadelphia fashion contest. She submitted a linen outfit designed and constructed by herself.
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